
The Keep Smiling Podcast
Keep Smiling is hosted by Lara Rebecca. With a focus on wellbeing, mindset, and growth, this podcast features honest and authentic discussions with inspirational guests, with an aim to destigmatise the conversation circulating mental health, raise awareness, and provide hope to listeners.
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I’m taking a little break. I’ve got a one-way ticket to Southeast Asia… I’m about to go solo backpacking for I-don’t-know how long. It’s been a busy few years - building my business, chasing external validation, measuring my worth through grades, race times, podcast downloads, business bookings… all the things society

#102 Breaking Free from Expectations: Rediscovering Yourself & Authentic Living | Brittany Farrant-Smith
In this episode, I’m joined by a familiar face - Brittany! In our previous podcast conversation, she shared her journey of recovering from anorexia. But today, we’re diving deeper, reflecting on how both of us have grown and evolved since then. This episode isn’t just about recovery or returning to a baseline. It’s ab

#101 Reflecting on My University Journey & Transitioning from the Student Identity | Highlights, Challenges & Uncertain Next Steps
As my master"s journey concludes, it feels surreal to witness the culmination of countless hours of dedication. This academic pursuit has been central to my life, shaping my routines and lifestyle, making it bittersweet to transition away from something so integral to my identity. This journey has been both rewarding a

#100 Runner and Mother: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Empowerment | Olivia Tsim
Today, I’m joined by Olivia - a Welsh International elite endurance athlete, ACA chartered accountant and first time Mummy to 10 week old baby Alexis, to talk about her running journey, the many transitions she’s experienced, and the power of never underestimating yourself. Olivia’s path in running has evolved over the

#99 Discovering Your Worth & Finding Wholeness Within: Self-First for Fulfilling Relationships | Daria Ermolenko
Daria Ermolenko is a Relationship and Time-management Coach. With an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London, Daria runs her own coaching practice. She works with clients 1:1 to create meaningful change in their lives. Daria helps people break free from the limiting

#98 Addressing the Psychological Roots of Eating Disorders & Overcoming Body Image Challenges | Thomas Midgley
Today, I"m joined by Thomas, a Behavioural and Cognitive and Compassion focused Psychotherapist as well as a Highly Specialised Eating Disorders Dietitian. For over 20 years Thomas has been working in the NHS and/or Private sector with both adolescents and adults in the fields of Eating Disorders, Personality Disorde