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Happy Smiling People

Emily Reilly
Happy Smiling People
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    #100 - Jasmine Shaw - What It's Like To Be A Female Racing Driver

    14/04/2026 | 50 mins.
    Jasmine Shaw is a 20 year old motorsports racing driver. 
    In this episode, we discuss just how physical motorsport is, the niche training of a racing driver and why they train their necks so much, whether weight matters in racing, how prejudice and sexism impact motorsport, the BTS of female motorsport and the pressure of media presence, the business side of being a professional athlete, the problem with being an F1 fan, whether motorsport has become too exclusive, whether Drive to Survive has ruined F1 and women’s motorsport trajectory, the different stages of becoming an F1 driver, Jasmine’s advice for women in sport, and much more!

    Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly 

    Find Jasmine online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineshawracing/ 

    00:00 is motorsports a physical sport?
    2:20 the niche training of a racing driver and why they train their necks so much
    5:30 does weight matter?
    10:00 the prejudice and sexism in motorsport
    17:00 BTS of female motorsports and media presence
    20:00 the business side of being a professional athlete
    25:00 the problem with being an f1 fan
    28:00 is motorsport too exclusive?
    31:00 has Drive To Survive ruined the sport and women’s motorsports trajectory?
    36:30 the different stages to become an F1 Driver
    44:00 is it better to join a sport earlier or later in life?
    48:00 advice for women in sport
  • Happy Smiling People

    #100 - Jasmine Shaw - What It's Like To Be A Female Racing Driver

    14/04/2026 | 50 mins.
    Jasmine Shaw is a 20 year old motorsports racing driver. 

    In this episode, we discuss just how physical motorsport is, the niche training of a racing driver and why they train their necks so much, whether weight matters in racing, how prejudice and sexism impact motorsport, the BTS of female motorsport and the pressure of media presence, the business side of being a professional athlete, the problem with being an F1 fan, whether motorsport has become too exclusive, whether Drive to Survive has ruined F1 and women’s motorsport trajectory, the different stages of becoming an F1 driver, Jasmine’s advice for women in sport, and much more!

    Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly 

    Find Jasmine online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineshawracing/ 

    00:00 is motorsports a physical sport?
    2:20 the niche training of a racing driver and why they train their necks so much
    5:30 does weight matter?
    10:00 the prejudice and sexism in motorsport
    17:00 BTS of female motorsports and media presence
    20:00 the business side of being a professional athlete
    25:00 the problem with being an f1 fan
    28:00 is motorsport too exclusive?
    31:00 has Drive To Survive ruined the sport and women’s motorsports trajectory?
    36:30 the different stages to become an F1 Driver
    44:00 is it better to join a sport earlier or later in life?
    48:00 advice for women in sport

    keywords
    motorsport, female drivers, racing training, gender stereotypes, F1 Academy, career pathway, social media, sponsorship, endurance racing, motorsport community
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    Ep. 99 - Dr Rachel Goldman - The Impact Stress Has On Your Life

    30/03/2026 | 53 mins.
    Dr Rachel Goldman is a clinical psychologist, speaker, consultant, and author of When Life Happens. She is also Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. 

    In this episode, we discuss what stress has to do with our health, how to utilise our thoughts and why our brain is wired the way it is, modern-day emotional fighting, why some people are more competitive and ambitious than others, how different personality types work together, different types of stress, whether work-life balance exists, the stress ladder accumulation, how to use cognitive behavioural therapy to improve your life, ‘should’ statements, setting SMART goals, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠⁠

    Cozy Earth: ⁠⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠⁠ Use code HAPPYSMILINGPEOPLE for up to 20% off sitewide.

    Find Dr Rachel Online: 
    Website: https://www.drrachelnyc.com/ 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/ 

    00:00 what has stress got to do with our health?
    13:00 how to utilise our thoughts and why our brain is wired the way it is
    17:00 modern day emotional fighting
    20:00 why are some people more competitive and ambitious than others?
    24:00 how different personality types work together 
    26:00 different types of stress
    31:00 does work life balance exist?
    36:00 the stress ladder accumulation
    39:00 how to use cognitive behavioural therapy to improve your life
    42:00 the ‘should’ statements 
    49:00 setting SMART goals
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    Ep. 98 - Katie Hardie - Why Rest Days Makes You Stronger

    16/03/2026 | 56 mins.
    Katie Hardie is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner, and founder of My PEAK 365.

    In this episode, we discuss: what a long-term health and performance approach looks like; setting athlete training plans; the impact of exercise as a type of stress; what taper tantrums are and how to incorporate adequate tapering; the serious health consequences of insufficient rest; what a rest day should look like; the effect of lack of rest on the female body; a holistic approach to planning your week; the biological difference between excitement and anxiety; why being busy is addictive; the ‘gold medal syndrome’ and leading a rigidly structured life; the need to feel productive; where to start when identifying key stressors in your life; and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠

    Cozy Earth: ⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠ Use code HAPPYSMILINGPEOPLE for up to 20% off sitewide.

    Find Katie Online: 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/
    Website: https://www.mypeak365.com/ 

    00:00 what does a long term health and performance approach look like?
    02:30 athlete training periodisation
    04:30 start with recovery
    06:00 exercise is a type of stress
    07:14 taper tantrums
    8:30 are you lazy if you aren’t busy?
    12:00 the serious health consequences of insufficient rest
    16:45 what should a rest day look like?
    18:00 lack of rest’s effect on the female body
    21:00 holistic approach to planning your week
    25:00 the difference between excitement and anxiety
    29:00 why being busy is addictive
    40:00 the ‘gold medal syndrome’ and leading a rigidly structured life
    48:00 the need to feel productive 
    52:00 where to start when identifying key stressors in your life
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    Ep. 97 - Dr Heather Finley - The Truth About Gut Health

    02/03/2026 | 44 mins.
    Dr. Heather Finley is a Registered Dietitian and Gut Health Specialist.

    In this episode, we discuss how the landscape of gut health has changed in the past year, how to add gluten and dairy back into your diet after intolerances, what a parasite is and where they come from, how to improve your immune system in your gut, whether it is possible to permanently damage your gut health, whether you can out-supplement a poor lifestyle, the definition of stress and identifying lifestyle stressors, digestive health vs. gut health, dealing with ‘food guilt,’ controlling your self-narrative, myth-busting gut health misconceptions, how to create long-term change and establishing daily habits, and much more.

    Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/ Use code HAPPYSMILINGPEOPLE for up to 20% off sitewide.

    Find Heather online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/
    Website: https://www.drheatherfinley.co/

    00:00 How has the landscape of gut health changed in the past year?
    4:45 How to add gluten and dairy back into your diet
    8:30 What is a parasite and where do they come from?
    10:00 How to improve your immune system in your gut
    13:00 Can you permanently damage your gut health?
    15:00 How to treat gut issues?
    18:00 You can’t out-supplement a poor lifestyle
    19:30 The definition of stress – even good things are stressful
    22:00 Identifying stressors
    23:30 Digestive health vs. gut health
    29:00 Dealing with ‘food guilt’
    30:30 Controlling your self-narrative
    34:00 Myth-busting gut health misconceptions
    36:30 Creating long-term change and establishing daily habits
    40:00 Heather’s biggest piece of advice

    Keywords
    gut health, probiotics, prebiotics, digestive health, immune system, lifestyle factors, stress management, dietary changes, gut microbiome, health myths
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Conversations that inspire, inform, and explore what health and wellness truly mean for women today. The Happy Smiling People Podcast is your go-to space for honest, insightful conversations about health, hormones, and holistic well-being. Each episode dives into topics that matter — from hormone health, perimenopause, and PCOS to longevity, movement, mental health, and nutrition — all with a compassionate, evidence-informed lens. It's not about perfection — it’s about progress, understanding, and finding joy in taking care of yourself.
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