The Emma Guns Show

One of the great privileges of creating this podcast is getting to see the world through the lens of other people’s experiences. Seeing the world through Sabrina’s eyes was utterly enthralling.She experienced homelessness in her teens, now holds one of the most senior positions in the Fire Brigade and has multiple qualifications making her an expert leading international expert on risk-critical decision-making in crises.I ask all my guests, ‘What’s your relationship like with risk?’ and as someone whose day job involves dealing with something as unpredictable as fire, Sabrina’s answers are a perspective I hadn’t heard before. What an incredible guest, and now friend, whose primary mission in life is to pay it forward.Sabrina’s book The Gender Bias is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it seems like a lot of us are people-pleasers and I'm so glad my conversation with Anna Mathur was a balm for those of you who have felt exhausted and depleted by always doing for others. If this conversation was helpful you may also enjoy my chat with narcissism expert Dr Ramani Durvasula.This week I'm sharing some of the best beauty products to have come across my desk recently, plus I share a teaser from my conversation with Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton who holds one of the most senior positions in the UK fire service and has written about gender bias in her latest book.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing about interviewing psychotherapists is how tempting it can be to open up about the things that I am personally struggling with, or have struggled with. It’s not something I intended to do but in navigating Anna Mathur’s life lessons we stumbled upon the territory of people pleasing and, well, that was it.Both of us have found ourselves crippled by the effects of people pleasing and these have shown up in Anna’s life in ways that have had a huge impact. I always open the show by asking my guests what their relationship with risk is like and it’s interesting that a big risk for Anna, and me, was to put ourselves first.If you’re afflicted with the disease to please then this episode is definitely for you.Anna’s books are available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goodness me! Mention Pedro Pascal on Instagram once and your DMs go wild. That was my experience after mentioning him in a post at the weekend so let's lean into why we love him.I also share your feedback on my conversation with Tapping Queen Poppy Delbridge and give you a sneak peek at what's coming next when I sit down with psychotherapist Anna Mathur.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to alternative therapy I am, by nature and also from years of working as a journalist in the health, beauty and wellness space, a cynic. For years, I’d get drawn into to fads and trends by their razzle-dazzle and now, to avoid this, I like to see proof in the shape of data, clinical trials and evidence.So you may be surprised to see Poppy Delbridge, aka The Tapping Queen, as a guest on the show. Tapping is a form of therapy that involves tapping your face and upper body to release stress, minimise trauma and ‘raise your emotional baseline’. But, despite sounding ‘woo woo’ has a raft of evidence from neuroscience, and psychology that proves the claims around its benefits.This podcast is about learning from my guests' life lessons and given how integral tapping has been to Poppy, in times of trauma, change and flux, it was a fascinating insight into Poppy and how she has dealt with life’s challenges.Poppy’s book Tapping In is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I told you that you'd be punching the air after listening to Lauren Mahon's episode and based on your feedback, it's clear you loved what she had to say, especially about how she's far less risk-averse on the other side of cancer.This week has been a busy week but I made time for lunch with my good friends Noella Gabriel and Rosie Green and my abs still genuinely hurt from laughing. If I give you one tip today it's to put lunch in the diary with someone you love.And finally, I share some other conversations I have coming up and what you can expect from the next episode with Poppy Delbridge.To join the Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To know Lauren Mahon is to love her. It’s as simple as that. And considering everything she’s been through in the last few years, she’s also a huge inspiration.Diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, she was the host of the hugely successful podcast You, Me and the Big C with her friends Rachel Bland and Dame Deborah James who have both since died. Lauren, on the other hand, has been in remission for over five years.I didn’t want this conversation to be about two huge, defining traumas; her cancer and losing her close friends and I’m so glad because we recorded this episode at a time when Lauren has never felt more hopeful and excited about the future.Though this podcast is about my guests sharing the life lessons they’ve learned from going through the tougher stuff in life, and how they’ve come out the other side, that doesn’t mean we have to plumb the darkest depths - and as you’ll hear in this conversation, there’s a lot of light and love!I challenge you to finish this episode and not a) love Lauren but also want b) to punch the air and potentially c) feel as though you can take over the world.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've shared some incredible feedback on my conversation with Dr Jim Down, which I share in this episode. Thank you so much for all your messages! It's been a busy week of podcasting and I have conversations with Poppy Delbridge, Anna Mathur and Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton coming up very soon. I also attended my friend Anita's book launch this week so if you like the sound of it, grab a copy of UGLY now.Next time I'm chatting to my friend Lauren Mahon and, among other things, we discuss how to move on after trauma.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I love creating this podcast for many reasons but chief among them is the opportunity it affords me to speak to people with whom I might not necessarily cross paths in my every day. This has never been more true than with Jim Down, a consultant in critical care and anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals who was frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic, attended to former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko when he was poisoned with Polonium-210 in 2006 and was one of the first on the scene of the Hatfield train disaster.This show is about hearing how my guests have navigated the more challenging parts of life and come out the other side, and Jim’s stories and learnings are extraordinary. His openness about his own mental health and the challenges he’s had to overcome as a result of the cumulative stress of life in hospital wards, intensive care units and high-stress situations is levelling, to say the least.Jim is also extremely open, warm and thoughtful, and as you’d perhaps expect from someone who has to make life-or-death decisions, shows real compassion. Even as someone who saw the impact of the Covid-19 virus, he makes efforts to understand the people who now say it was a hoax, which feels extraordinarily magnanimous when you hear what he saw, first-hand in 2020.Life in the Balance and Life Support are available to order now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow, your feedback on the episode with Dean Piper has been incredible and I share some of your thoughts and feelings in this episode. There have been lots of events this week and I tell you about my favourites from the week (two new launches from IT Cosmetics and Avène skincare) before I leave with a teaser for the next episode with Dr Jim Down.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Piper! I can't lie, I enjoyed this conversation with Dean immensely and actually found it to be an incredibly cathartic experience too. Dean and I were both 'celebrity journalists' at a time when celebrity journalism was called-in to editors via brick phones and gathered on the dancefloor at nightclubs or in the loos at award ceremonies. It was the era of celebrity weddings, showbiz couples with portmanteau nicknames and when daily sales of newspapers and magazines running showbiz gossip ran into the millions. However, while it was fun for a while, about ten years ago Dean turned his back on 'that life'. In fact, he didn't just turn on his heel, he walked out with no job to go to, no plan and no idea what the future would hold. This conversation details why Dean has never looked back, why he felt it was time to leave and how disappointed he is that in the ten years since he left, celebrity journalism has become so murky and destructive. We discuss some of his biggest regrets while working on tabloids, how he got some of his juiciest scoops back in the day and what happens, and who stops calling when you walk away from the most powerful job in showbiz.If you enjoy Dean's insights here then you'll love his Substack where he's writing a weekly column about his life in showbiz.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback from her conversation with Estée Lalonde, shares some updates on where and how you can watch clips from the podcast and reveals what's to come in the next episode with former Celebrity Journalist, Dean Piper.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm so glad to welcome Estée Lalonde back to the podcast, especially as this conversation coincides with some exciting developments in her professional and personal life. There's her body care brand Mirror Water and a new relationship...Her career is a truly incredible one: she followed her boyfriend to London, became a part of the beauty blogging community and has gone on to make her social media and Youtube a wildly successful business. She has shared her life with millions of followers and as she evolves from influencer to businesswoman, she's opening up about the highs and lows of taking huge risks, knowing what you want from life, people and relationships and why you have to advocate for yourself.I've known Estée for a few years now and I always come away from time spent with her feeling better for having seen the world through her eyes and, I'm just going to say it, I think this might be the best conversation I've had with her in the time we've known each other.Estée is always honest, real and straight-talking so hearing her share her life lessons with no filter whatsoever was a real eye-opener. I learned a lot and I hope you do too!To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback from her conversation with Andrea McLean, tells us about her visit to Parliament and shares some insights from the next episode with Estée Lalonde.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea McLean is one of those people you already feel as though you know. Not least because she's been a familiar face on British television for two decades but because she has such an easy, warm, open and welcoming way with everyone she meets. And let me tell you, in the flesh, this magnetism is even more charming than you could imagine. She is also blessed with a dry wit and an excellent side-eye!After years anchoring the liveliest panel on TV, the prime-time show Loose Women, she is now focused on her website and app This Girl is On Fire, which focuses on supporting women (and soon men) through midlife. It's not just her day job, it's a calling. Having navigated her own mental health struggles, crises of confidence and a constant drive to want to do better and be better, Andrea is committed to passing on and sharing everything that has worked for her with those who feel the same.I open each podcast by asking my guest 'what's your relationship like with risk?' and, as you can imagine, Andrea's answer, as someone who walked away from one of the most coveted jobs for women in broadcasting, is an incredible one... We discuss being in bad relationships, trying to make a bad thing work, knowing when to listen to advice - and when to ignore it - and why admitting you're wrong can sometimes be the greatest gift. Andrea was so open and honest and I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback on the conversation with Eddie Sternberg, the latest innovation in anti-ageing EMFACE and why you'll be inspired by the next episode with Andrea McLean.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture it. Peckham Rye, 2014. It’s a Friday night and I’m joining a friend’s birthday drinks. I’m nervous because I only know one other person there but one of the first people I chat with is @esternberg.director We immediately bonded over films and, after a brief disagreement over Marvel vs DC, chat about hearing writer, producer and director @rodriguez on a podcast that week. I tell Eddie that if he ever makes a film he too should have a trademark hat.Eddie mentions a film he’d like to make and something about the way he describes it makes me think he’s absolutely going to get it made.Fast-forward to 2022 and I Used to Be Famous, the film Eddie told me about that night, is a huge @netflixuk hit - hitting the Top 10 in the U.K. and US charts. It stars @edskrein@eleanormatsuura and @leojlong and earns high praise from critics, including @jameskingmovies and @kermodeandmayo This podcast tells the story of how the idea Eddie told me about in a bar nearly 10 years ago (a bar that features in the film!) became the hit film it is today. He took risks, made sacrifices, left his ego (but not his hat) at the door and grabbed every opportunity with both hands. Eddie made his idea, and his dream come true. If he can, so can you. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback on her conversation with Rosie Green on divorce and rebuilding your life in your 40s, why her social media post that wasn't about Selena Gomez caused a stir and a sneak peek of her conversation with writer and director Eddie Sternberg.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Green is an award-winning writer, columnist and best-selling author. On her return to the podcast, Rosie shares why writing a piece about the breakdown of her marriage, after writing about her blissful domesticity in a hugely popular magazine column, was the biggest risk she has ever taken, but how it was a risk that paid off in a big way!In addition to sharing her relationship with risk, Rosie talks about the excuses she's made for herself and others, the obstacles she's had to overcome on her journey of rediscovery after her marriage, why she'd have done anything to 'fix' her marriage but how life now is better than she could have ever imagined.Rosie's book How to Heal a Broken Heart is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares an update on the new format for the podcast and what you can expect from the show in 2023.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.For behind-the-scenes content, follow me on Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma shares what's been happening behind-the-scenes on the podcast and why some changes are afoot in 2023...Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma answers listener questions sent in via the Facebook Group. 1. Of all the habits you’ve tried, which are the ones you have stuck with in the long term and find most beneficial, and why?2. Are there any more contraception/hormone-related podcasts coming? I”m 38 and have just decided to come off the pill for no reason other than being fed up with pumping synthetic hormones into my body.3. I’d be interested to know how your early mornings are going now that you’re in winter. I found winter very hard and my early mornings disappeared. Now that it’s summer again, in New Zealand, I’m motivated to get up early again. Maybe it’s about changing what you do in the cold and dark. Exercise seemed to be the last thing my body wanted to do. I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences.4. I know this question will be hard to answer, maybe impossible, but what have you heard from your guest speakers (excluding myself) that most changed the way you think and what you most want others to know about? Book referenced: Everyday Trauma by Dr Tracey Shors.Multiple references in the following answers to The EC Method 5. How long do you give a new regime, either diet or fitness, before deciding it’s not working for you?6. What is an achievable target for weight loss? For example, if you want to lose three stone, how long do you think is sufficient to achieve and keep it off?7. How do you get motivated and stay motivated?8. How do you get back after falling off the wagon when the mental hurdle seems so massive? I don’t know if I’m explaining it well, but it feels daunting and that also you’re beating yourself up for being a failure. I didn’t want to be overweight at 40 but here I am, at nearly 50, and even more overweight.9. I always love finding out what surprising things have happened to people along the way. So my question would be, what did you expect to happen but didn’t.10. What expectations did you have going into the new habits or routines that you made that were happily surprised to see were unrealistic or even unhealthy? For example, I think ‘health’ and ‘fitness’ are sold to us as huge problem solvers. Almost as if when we become fitter we have to stop worrying about X, Y and Z too. So I guess I’m wondering if that kind of thinking influenced any of your goals and/or plans to reach those goals.11. How do you stop yourself from becoming fixated on healthy eating and fitness?12. How do you make changes so that they just become habits?13. How do you meal plan? When I go to a supermarket or try to plan weekly meals, I seem to forget all the foods I like. 14. How do you stick to a certain amount of calories per day without starting the cycle of restricting leading to binge eating?15. How do you plan fun in your life? As I get older and kids’ social lives take priority, I feel my life is sadly lacking fun. I actually can’t think of fund stuff anymore.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Emma chats with Vicky Tsai, the founder of Tatcha skincare.Vicky’s story is a fascinating one; from Wall Street trader to the founder of the one of the most successful skincare brands around, inspired by Geisha skincare rituals and with a devoted fan base that has seen Tatcha recognised as one of ‘The 45 Most Powerful Beauty Brands in the World’. How Vicky went from trading floor to skincare is an incredible and unexpected journey and it’s unlike any story ever told before on this podcast.As you’ll hear, Vicky’s insights aren’t just about business or indeed the business of beauty, but life lessons that we can all learn from. Her wisdom left an indelible mark on me and I hope it’s one you feel too.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats with Meik Wiking, founder and CEO of The Happiness Institute. Meik makes a welcome return to the podcast, having appeared as a guest in 2019, to talk about how to find happiness in our homes.For many of us, our homes became a new type of sanctuary during the Covid19 pandemic and Meik shares his insights on the ways in which a home can be joyful and welcoming.In this conversation, Meik shares why it's not just about decor and aesthetics that can make a home feel special.Meik's latest book My Hygge Home is available now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning! This episode makes reference to rape and sexual assault.In this episode, Emma chats to Soma Sara, the multi-award-winning activist, author, speaker and CEO of the charity Everyone's Invited. Everyone's Invited began in 2020 when Soma started to share her experiences of rape culture on Instagram. The space was opened up for everyone to contribute and the response was overwhelming.In this conversation, Emma and Soma discuss their different perspectives on the subject, which vary wildly given that there is a twenty-year age gap between the two (Soma is 24 and Emma is 44 at the time of recording). They discuss how rape culture has become so prevalent, the impact easily accessible porn has had on impressionable children, how behaviour in the playground has become sexualised and what parents can do to help.Emma certainly felt as though her eyes were opened and understood Soma's urgency in needing to make changes so the situation doesn't get any worse.Soma's book Everyone's Invited is available now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats with entrepreneur and brand founder Susan Yara.Susan recently launched her brand Naturium into Space NK here in the UK yet becoming a brand founder wasn't ever part of 'the plan' as Susan shares during this conversationAs it turns out, Emma and Susan have had similar starts in the beauty industry; both starting out in hard news before finding their niche in beauty and Emma wanted to find out how Susan navigated the transition from mainstream news to digital media and how that journey ended up launching one of the most exciting new beauty brands to hit shelves in recent yearsDuring their conversation, Susan shares where she learned her business instinct, where she learned what not to do, why some of her most popular videos on Mixed Makeup happened by chance, why she wanted to create skincare that people loved and also saw results from using and the common beauty mistakes we all makeNaturium is available at Space NK nowListen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats to author, broadcaster and journalist Raphael Rowe.Raphael's story is unlike any other shared on The Emma Guns Show before. He spent 12 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit, sentenced to a life behind bars by a jury even though evidence proved he couldn't be the perpetrator.Emma wanted to find out from Raphael how he was able to find the focus to plead his case and overturn his conviction when it would have been so easy to become consumed by rage at the injustice of which he was a victim.During their conversation, Raphael shares what happened to him during those 12 years in prison, how he finally won his freedom and came out into a world that was completely different from the one he left behind, why he's now committed to ending the mistreatment of people within prison systems and why everybody deserves a second chance.Raphael hosts Inside the World's Toughest Prisons on Netflix.Raphael's book Notorious: Life with No Parole for a Crime I Didn't Commit is available now.Raphael's podcast Second Chance is streaming now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats to author, entrepreneur and fitness expert James Smith.Emma started following James on Instagram because she found his diet and fitness content helpful, clear and easy-to-follow. Much like previous guest Emma Storey-Gordon, James bangs the drum for calorie deficit and energy balance and skilfully dismantles arguments made by people peddling alternatives that have no evidence or science to support them.In all honesty, this conversation didn't go the way Emma was expecting - and thank goodness it didn't!One of James' books is called Not a Life Coach, and right from the off James called Emma out, in a way that any good life coach would, on why she doesn't feel confident sharing her opinions online. Don't worry, they did get to diet and exercise, but James very generously offered a perspective on how to avoid falling into the trap of worrying whether people like or agree with you or not - and much more!This conversation also includes discussion of confirmation bias, deciding what your metrics of success are, emotional issues with food, short term vs long term wants, why life is for living and why the ultimate currency we should be dealing in is happiness.This conversation might not be what you'd expect from The Emma Guns Show, which is why you should definitely listen to it.Links to James:James Smith on Instagram James Smith Academy James Smith's books on Amazon To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats to Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary who returns to the podcast to explore how we can use those feelings of anxiety for our benefit.Tracy was on the podcast back in May 2022 to discuss her book Future Tense, and saying that Emma and Tracy hit it off is an understatement. So, when Tracy travelled to London from the US recently, a face-to-face podcast was on the agenda.Tracy shares with Emma the techniques we can all use actually to benefit from feelings of anxiety and see what they are trying to tell us and how they are steering us away from danger and towards great things. She also shares how important it is to reframe those feelings as things to embrace not something to eliminate.They also unpick past traumas (Emma's time in school as someone who barely scraped by) and how the anxiety that caused at the time actually steered her towards her career now. There's also an unhealthy amount of fantasising about Keanu Reeves, but you'll have to listen to the episode to understand why...Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Emma chats to television presenter and author Gabby Logan about the life lessons, big and small, she's learned.Gabby's book, The First Half, chronicles her life up to the age of 50 and documents the challenges, heartbreak, grief and adversity she has dealt with.It could be tempting to look back at one's life through rose-tinted glasses, but Gabby paints a fair picture of her highs and lows, admitting when she was at fault or could have made better choices. In fact, she was determined to tell her story which meant doing so with utmost honesty and it's one of the reasons she makes such a fabulous guest in this episode.We discuss the value of looking back with as clear and as honest a perspective as possible, how important it is to dig into the ugly stuff so you can learn from it and how to make peace with the things you simply cannot change. She also offers a lesson on how to take criticism.Gabby's book, The First Half, is available now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Emma chats to Radically Honest Psychologist Whitney Goodman (@sitwithwhit) about Toxic Positivity.If you haven't heard the phrase toxic positivity before, it refers to saying things like 'good vibes only' and 'look on the bright side'. It's a positive platitude someone might offer when you tell them about something you're struggling with or sayings such as 'everything happens for a reason'.It might feel like being helpful, it may even seem like kindness to offer a hopeful perspective but, Whitney argues, that it actually invalidates your feelings and can leave you feeling dissatisfied and confused.During our conversation, Whitney and I discuss our thoughts on The Secret and the idea you can manifest your perfect life, we realise how insidious toxic positivity is and how it affects us all. We discuss the type of people who have 'be kind' in their social media bios and how [spoiler alert] they are usually trolls.Whitney also offers valuable tools on how to eradicate toxic positivity and the ways in which you can be helpful and constructive and why, actually, a little negativity is now bad thing...Whitney's book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy is available now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats to celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight about his career creating some of the most iconic looks in fashion history and why, as he launches an extension to his haircare range Hair by Sam McKnight, he's pausing to reflect on what he has learned from decades working with visionaries and trailblazers.During our conversation we discuss the age of the Supermodel, watching punk emerge on the King's Road in the 1970s from the top deck of the number 22 bus, why lockdown offered an opportunity to pause and reconsider, which he didn't know he needed, and much more...Sam's products are available Space NK now and direct from Sam's website sammcknight.comTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Emma Guns Show is brought to you in collaboration with Dell Technologies and Microsoft.I have a very special bonus episode with the incredible guest, the founder of Beauty Pie, Marcia Kilgore. I’m currently working with Dell Technologies and Microsoft as part of their 2022 small business Podference which is a UK podcast-based conference and a place to share advice and inspiration for small businesses. Check out my episode and search Dell Podference or visit. dell.co.uk/Podference to find out more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma chats to journalists, authors and podcasters Emma Haslett and Gabriella Griffith about all things infertility. Having been on their own fertility 'journeys' Emma and Gabby decided to create a safe space where Old Wives' Tales and, let's just be honest about this, all the nonsense around what you should and shouldn't do when you're trying to conceive (TTC) was set straight with expert insights from doctors and specialists. Struggling to conceive can feel very lonely and isolating and Emma and Gabby wanted to make sure that no one had to navigate the challenges of infertility on their own. So, they started the Big Fat Negative Podcast and wrote the Big Fat Negative book.Big Fat Negative PodcastBy Emma and Gabby's book here.Become a Patron and listen to The Emma Guns Show ad-free at patreon.com/theemmagunsshowTo follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rangan Chatterjee is a Doctor, author and speaker who joins me on the podcast to share practical solutions for dealing with modern day stress.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with OTO CBD.To get 20% off your OTO CBD order use the code EMMA20 at checkout when you visit otocbd.com.The Sleep Drops are available here: OTO CBD Sleep Drops.Link to the Faithless remix: https://otocbd.com/the-drop-offIG: @oto-wellbeingJames IG: @thesleepgeekTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy Saligari is an addiction specialist who joins me on the podcast to talk about the complicated relationship people can have with food. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had a therapy session? If you're unsure what to expect, what's realistic to achieve by talking to a counsellor or just curious what happens in therapy then this conversation with Mandy Saligari is a must-listen.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Nadine Baggott and we share our stories from our time as beauty editors on rival magazines. For both of us these roles were dream jobs, and while there were highs, there were most certainly lows. There were also the most ridiculous encounters with A-listers, embarrassing moments and lessons learned. In this very relaxed conversation, recorded at Nadine's house before we inevitably went for Pho, we share the good, the bad and the ugly of our time on magazines.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this re-issue I'm joined by Master Dominic. A professional dominant who talks to me about his work, why people complicate pleasure, his practical advice for communicating what you want from a partner and much more.Find out more here: Master Dominic.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm revisiting my conversation with Trinny Woodall because it's a) one of the most downloaded episodes in The Emma Guns Show history and b) it was a conversation that ended up being much more raw, personal and revealing - for both of us - than I think we were expecting.Trinny opened up about the challenges of business, how to manage other people when your vision isn't being realised, how to find mental clarity during challenging times and much more.She also asked me a very direct question about food addiction and my relationship with food, which prompted some pretty serious and impactful reflections in my own life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Storey-Gordon is an online coach and educator who joins me to debunk health, fitness and weight loss myths and interrogate the middle ground between diet culture and anti-diet.During our conversation we discuss a lot; everything from tapping into motivation, the many myths out there about health, weight loss and fitness that are incredibly unhelpful, the huge middle ground between diet culture and anti-diet culture, why changing your mindset is always a better goal than a weight or clothes size, the benefits of delayed gratification, why it’s a myth that watching what you eat and going to the gym is joyless, why consistency is the most vital component to achieving your goals and so much more.The EC Method To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final instalment of our 5 am habit, I reveal the benefits, how easy it has been to get up at the same time every day and whether I'll continue the 5 am starts after the habit ends...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I revisit my conversation with psychotherapist Julia Samuel on how to prepare for, process and navigate change. We discuss getting to know yourself, why stress and challenges can actually cause an individual to thrive and much more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share a snippet from my conversation with Owen O'Kane on panic attacks and what that build-up of feelings and emotions might be trying to tell you.Owen O'Kane Unedited on The Emma Guns ShowHow to Become Your own Therapist by Owen O'Kane is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're halfway through a month of 5am starts, but am I now super-productive or constantly tired?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen O'Kane is a psychologist and author who joins me on the podcast to talk about the benefits of therapy; how it works, what it does and how to know when you need it.It's a full, frank and honest discussion about mental health with so many helpful insights from Owen on how to make positive changes when life feels hard.Owen's book How to be Your Own Therapist is available now and you can watch his Ted Talk here.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter.h3omMr9KOIHUmcm5EPo2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points, I share a snippet from my conversation with Julia Haart that resonated with listeners, so much so that my inbox was full of messages about it.The full episode is available here: Julia Haart | Can you escape a life you hate?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this update, I share how the first stage in switching to 5am starts is going - am I more productive and more motivated? Only one way to find out...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: this conversation contains reference to suicide.Julia Haart joins me on the podcast to talk about her 'freedom journey' from a strict Orthodox Jewish community.If ever there was a story to inspire anyone to believe that change is possible, then it's Julia's. Julia's book Brazen is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some BIG news about Patreon and a clip from my conversation with Lisa Bilyeu.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our seventh habit, we'll explore the benefits of getting up with the lark. That's right, 5 am starts for the month of July so see whether mood, cognitive function, productivity and quality of sleep are all improved.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Bilyeu returns to the podcast to talk about her book Radical Confidence, available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share a snippet from my conversation with Michelle Visage where we discuss visualisation and self-doubt. The full episode is available here: Michelle Visage on The Emma Guns Show.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we conclude our sixth habit, to be able to complete a full press up, I reflect of the lessons learned that go beyond the physical gains.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and couple's counsellor Jessica Baum to discuss attachment theory and how to move away from anxious and toward secure attachments.Anxious attachment can look one of two ways. There’s anxious-ambivalent attachment, which can look like neediness and can go hand-in-hand with low self-esteem. They may crave connection but are always fearful that people don’t want to be with them. There’s a fear of rejection or abandonment, which may make them clingyThen there’s anxious-avoidant where people will avoid connecting with others and may rely on themselves and find confronting emotions difficult. These people may look confident and self-sufficient but may be struggling to build healthy relationships.The good news is that by deconstructing your attachment style, if any of this sounds familiar, and doing ‘the work’ Jessica goes into in the show, you can move away from anxious attachments towards secure ones.Jessica's book Anxiously Attached is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, I share the exciting meet-up I had with Lisa Bilyey and Andrea McLean and share a snippet from my chat with Estée Lalonde where we discuss falling in love with yoga and its mental, emotional and physical benefits.The Emma Guns Show | Estée Lalonde Leaning into Life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this update, I share the progress I've made towards a full press up and the other lessons I'm learning on this fitness challenge journey.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this replay episode, I'm revisiting my conversation with Alex Light from 2019. It was my first time really broaching this subject on the podcast and I'm glad Alex was my guide into these muddy and murky waters of eating disorders, body image and diet culture.Alex's book You Are Not a Before Picture is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points, we're getting to know Aimee Connolly, the 'Aimee' behind the makeup brand Sculpted by Aimee.Find Sculpted by Aimee and Aimee Connolly on Instagram.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this instalment of #12habits, I share the progress I've made with the press up challenge and whether I'm on course to get to my goal by the end of the month.In the episode, I mention my conversation with Confidence Coach Dr Nate Zinsser, which you can find here: Dr Nate Zinsser on Building a Confident Mind.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this replay episode, we're revisiting my conversation with Sarah Wilson from 2019 about anxiety: how to identify it, how to contend with it, how to live with it and how to navigate it.This is genuinely one of the most honest conversations I've ever had about my own anxiety, and anxiety in general, with a guest and Sarah's insights, are utterly wonderful and so very helpful for anyone who wants to understand anxiety in themselves or in others.Sarah's book First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, we revisit my conversation with Andy Puddicombe from 2019 where he explained exactly what meditation is and how it can benefit anyone who tries it.Listen to the full conversation with Andy here: Andy Puddicombe on The Emma Guns Show.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our sixth habit, I will be setting myself a challenge of doing full press-ups. It might sound small and might sound easy, but I have never been able to do a full press-up despite all my training - my upper body strength leaves a lot to be desired. The only way to develop this skill, once and for all, is to practice and not only practice but start at the very beginning or bottom or whatever seems appropriate. But that's true for anything, right? You set a goal, plot your course there and then tick off everything on the to-do...Will I make it by the end of June and be able to do a full press-up? Make sure you're following along.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Megan Rossi (@theguthealthdoctor) joins me on this episode to talk about her new book Eat Yourself Healthy and bust some myths around all things diet and nutrition.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points, we revisit a fascinating conversation with author James Nestor about the lost art of breathing.James' book Breath is available now.The full conversation with James is available here: The Emma Guns Show | Learning how to breathe with James Nestor. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we come to the end of our fifth habit, I consider what else we may have learned from implementing our daily non-negotiables.The water bottle in mentioned in the show is Air Up.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Pink in an author and speaker who joins me on the podcast to discuss the ways in which we can empower ourselves through regret because no regrets means no growth.Daniel's book The Power of Regret is available now.Take part in the World Regret Survey here.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service agent, author and motivational speaker who joined me on the podcast in August 2020 to talk about how to develop emotional resilience, navigate stressful situations, detect BS in other people and develop a positive mindset that gets you to your goals and much more. In this clip from that episode, Evy describes turning other people's opinions of you into a positive motivator.The full episode: Evy Poumpouras on Becoming Bulletproof on The Emma Guns ShowEvy's book Becoming Bulletproof is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I share some mental shifts that can help you overcome any barriers you may be facing as you implement your daily habits.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Tracey Shors is a Professor in Behavioural and Systems Neuroscience and Vice Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University and she joins me to share her insights and expertise on trauma.Dr Tracey Shors book Everyday Trauma is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Rita Silva from The Ordinary Lab Team to talk about the brand's foray into haircare and the three new products they are launching.To shop:The Ordinary HaircareBehentrimonium Chloride 2% ConditionerSulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and HairNatural Moisturizing Factors + HA for ScalpMulti-Peptide Serum for Hair DensityTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of #12habits I share a three-pronged pep talk for anyone struggling with the daily non-negotiables as we hit the halfway point.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Samuel returns to the podcast to share her insights on the value of exploring your family's story in order to gain an understanding of yourself and the people around you.Julia's book Every Family Has a Story is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share a snippet from my conversation with Dr Nicole Le Pera on how to break free from unhelpful patterns and embrace your true self. The full episode is available here:Dr Nicole Le Pera on The Emma Guns Show Nicole's book How to Do the Work is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I take a look at why building in these non-negotiables can be so helpful in the short and long-term for your health, happiness and productivity.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist whose work investigating anxiety has led her to write the book Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You (even though it feels bad).In this episode, we discuss how to reframe the way you think about anxiety and how you can learn to use it to feel better.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by actress Kristen Bell to discuss the kids' company she set up with her husband Dax Shepard, Hello Bello. It's a range of premium quality products at non-premium prices and it's a project that started out as a feeling, became a reality and has gone onto huge success.Kristen and I also discuss mental health, what it's like to feel shattered when someone doesn't like you, the best advice she's ever received (from Cher no less) and I ask her possibly the most indulgent question I've ever asked on this show.Hello Bello is available now.Hello Bello USHello Bello UKFollow Hello Bello on Instagram here > @hellobelloKristen's interview on Off Camera with Sam Jones about mental health is here: Kristen Bell | Off Camera with Sam Jones.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fifth habit is one we'll be doing together in the Facebook Group as we each set daily non-negotiables. In this episode, I share my non-negotiables and give some tips on how to set and achieve yours so that May is our best month yet!To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Thew is the CEO of Cruelty-Free International, an independent global animal protection organisation.In this episode, Michelle explains the current situation with testing on animals and how consumer pressure can help make vital changes.For more information visit www.crueltyfreeinternational.org and to search your favourite brands click here - Leaping Bunny Shopping Guide.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Reed returns to the podcast to tell the story of 'Headcare' the fundamental mental health pillar at the heart of his new haircare brand Arkive.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode concludes our fourth habit of attempting to overcome procrastination.The accountability website mentioned is Coach.meTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Nate Zinsser is a sports psychology expert, Director of the Performance Psychology Programme at West Point Military Academy and author who joins me to share his insights on how we can all channel our most confident selves.The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance by Dr Nate Zinsser is available now.Mastery by George LeonardTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share your feedback on my conversation with Dr Joanna Silver on eating disorders, ask you three questions about the podcast and re-release a snippet from my conversation with Chris Voss where he shares his tools and techniques for mastering negotiation in all areas of life.View Chris' Masterclass here | Chris Voss MasterclassBuy Chris' book Never Split the DifferenceTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our third week or attempting to overcome procrastination, I look at the ways in which we may be putting off our goals without even realising.Links from the show:John Lee Dumas | The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and FulfilmentAsanaMonday.comSmartsheetWrikeClickUpHubSpotKirsty RaynorTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest in this episode is Dr Joanna Silver, a counselling psychologist and Lead Psychological Therapist at Orri Eating Disorder SpecialistsIn this conversation, we discuss the ways in which eating disorders can affect us and why the spectrum of disordered eating is much broader than you may realise.Orri on InstagramOvercoming Binge Eating Disorder by Christopher FairburnBEAT | UK's Eating Disorder CharityBrain over Binge by Kathryn HansenTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share some behind the scenes from the show and your feedback on my conversation with Dr Aviva Romm, ask YOUR advice and re-release a snippet from my conversation with Wim Hof from 2021.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I share your feedback on this month's habit. The wins and challenges as well as a helpful tip if you're still struggling with your to-do list.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Aviva Romm joins me on the podcast to discuss women's health, how we should be feeling during our menstrual cycle, how to get the help you need if you're feeling 'off balance' and more.Aviva's book Hormone Intelligence is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share your feedback on the conversation with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, explain our new habit in #12habits, have a little Covid worry and give you a sneak-peek at what I'm discussing with Dr Aviva Romm on the next episode...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for a challenge? This month our habit is to do whatever it is you've been putting off...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Happy Mind, Happy Life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points, I share what's been going on at The Emma Guns Show, plus my reaction to the news of Taylor Hawkins' death and that slap at The Oscars.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we conclude our third habit - daily happiness - and determine whether a month of happiness habits has brought more joy into our lives.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest in this episode of the podcast is researcher, speaker and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa is one of the world’s leading experts in ‘people skills’ and interpersonal intelligence.She has over 2 million views on her TED talk, 600k subscribers on Youtube and her new book Cue teaches the reader how to master the secret language of charismatic communication. In the book, and throughout our conversation, Vanessa explains how to interpret, control and master these social signals to help you make an amazing impression at work and anywhere else you’d like to stand out - in the right way.I’d watched Vanessa’s TED talk and seen her in interviews and was fascinated, not only by what her research shows about how we interact with others, but how refreshing it was to hear her describe herself as a ‘recovering awkward person’. Being around other people can be challenging, especially if you don’t feel confident and, as Vanessa describes, you can create a cycle in which you feel awkward, misinterpret the situation, feel more awkward, misinterpret the situation further and so on…If any of that sounds like you, then this episode is a must-listen because Vanessa breaks down how we can become a super cue-reading machine, how to recognise the different cues - non-verbal, vocal, verbal and imagery - and how to interpret them to not only make ourselves feel comfortable but to make the people around us feel comfortable too.She also explains how our own cues can tell the world how to treat us and how empowering learning that skill can be as well as why we should all ask ourselves, before any social interaction, ‘what is my social goal?’ plus she gives some hints about ones to think about if you’re not entirely sure.We also discuss narcissists, how to spot them and how to navigate away from them, toxic personalities, why you may be one of the many people who isn’t an extrovert or an introvert but is actually an ambivert and why being vulnerable isn’t a weaknessVanessa's book Cues is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points, I'm joined by the superstar colourist Justin Anderson. Famed for creating the most incredible blonde bombshell hair on a whole host of A-listers, Justin has funnelled his expertise into a range of products designed to make anyone's hair colour look better for longer.During our conversation, Justin shares the story of dpHUE, the do's and don'ts of looking after your hair colour, his tricks of maximising and caring for fine, thinning hair and why he thinks we should be shampooing less. Yes, you read that right, shampooing less.dpHUE is available at Cult Beauty in the UK.Products mentioned in the show:dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair RinsedpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp ScrubdpHUE Gloss+ Deep ConditionerdpHUE Brightening PowderTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I untangle what being 'happy' even means and what it may feel like...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making the Brand with @lorettaforever from @dizziaklondon How do you turn an idea into something real? In this episode, Loretta tells the story of Dizziak, a range of hair products designed to be efficient, effective and accessible. Catering to hair types that often get ignored or underserved, Loretta’s aim was to finally give people what they needed, wanted and could enjoy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share more insights from the current Happiness Habit, my Checkin Journal, why I'm growing the team here at Emma Guns HQ and give you a sneak peek at Sunday's show.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, listeners share the daily happiness they've been finding and how they've reconnected with the things in life that bring them joy.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Terry Barber and Andrew Glover.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points, I share a #12habits update, the incredible wisdom of Hugh Jackman via an episode of The Tim Ferris Show and an important conversation about the LGBTQIA+ community that'll be on the podcast soon.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we begin our daily happiness habit. That's literally all there is to it. Do something every day that makes you happy. And when you do send me a voice note to thebeautypodcast@gmail.com and I'll share it with your fellow listeners on the next episode.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Hussey is a performance coach who joins me on the show to talk about how to let go of fear, get out of your own way and become your true self.Gerry's book Awaken Your Power Within is available now.To find out more visit Soul Space.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I ask you 'how do you talk about the news when you're not a news outlet?', what it was like meeting Jonathan Van Ness and learning about their new haircare line JVN Hair and I share a little about why I asked Gerry Hussey to join me on the next episode of the podcast.Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar on Apple PodcastsBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar on Youtube Russell Brand on YoutubeJonathan Van Ness' hair care JVN Hair is available exclusively at Space NK in the UK.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Price joins me in this final instalment of our second habit to share how she fostered a healthier and more positive relationship with her phone. Her book How To Break Up with Your Phone is a best-selling guide on exactly how to do this and she shares some key insights during our conversation. Catherine's books are available now:How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your LifeThe Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy lifeTo join Catherine's text challenge, sign up at www.screenlifebalance.com from 1st March 2022.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest on this episode of the podcast is Ruby Wax. She is a writer, comedian, mental health campaigner and author and someone whose interviews over the years inspired me so it’s quite something to be interviewing her for this podcast…Ruby joins me in this episode to talk about her latest book And Now For The Good News - the much-needed tonic for our frazzled world.If you feel utterly distraught at the constant negative news cycle - the climate crisis, increasing costs of living, injustice, Covid and, as this episode goes live, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, then you may have stopped searching for the light of hope on the horizon.You may just assume that there’s only bad news out there in the world to be shared. Here’s the thing, if all we ever expect is bad news. If we assume that there is only bad news that chain reaction can make us feel hopeless, helpless and fall into that space where we wake up in the morning and think ‘what’s the point?’ As someone whose particular shape and shade of depression took this form, a chronic apathy that eventually suffocated everything, I see this bad news cycle as something that can trigger the same feelings - even in the most hopeful of souls.Perhaps Ruby thought this too, which is why she went on a global search to find the good search. If you don’t know the light is there, you won’t know to see it. And so Ruby compiled all her findings into the book so we can all see there is hope and to equip us with a positive approach for a brighter world and, most importantly, for a better collective mental wellbeing.Ruby has been open about her own mental health issues over the years, something that was a source of great comfort to me at a time when I needed it, so during our conversation, I also quizzed her about how she emerged from her own struggles, the coping mechanisms she put in place and what she learned from a masters degree in cognitive-based therapy from Oxford University.I came away from the conversation feeling so inspired, not least because speaking to Ruby it was a reminder to always be curious about the world around you rather than scared of it, how vulnerability can immediately neutralise tension and how, though it might feel hard sometimes, it’s important to look for and follow the light, because it is there.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share your feedback on my conversation with Rhiannon Lambert, the incredible strides you've made with reducing your phone use, have a short rant about self-appointed gurus and tease you with my upcoming chat with Ruby Wax on the next episode.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhiannon Lambert is a registered nutritionist who joins me on the podcast to talk about her new book The Science of Nutrition and how to form a healthy relationship with food.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share:Your feedback about the latest episode with Tom Chapman from The Lion's Barber Collective.The utter indulgence of Estée Lalonde's Mirror Water bathing range.Why Lisa Eldridge's Foundation might be my favourite base of all time.How I'm trying to put right missing out on joy.Why my upcoming conversation with Rhiannon Lambert, discussing the emotion of nutrition, was so powerful.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second installment of 'How do I reduce my phone usage?' I share tips that are available to you right now, in your phone, to keep you from being disturbed and distracted by your phone.Look at Screen Time within your phone's settings and look at how long you're spending on each app to help you know where to focus your attention when minimising your phone use.Keep your phone out of arm's reach.Turn off all your notifications. All of them.Scramble your home screen every few weeks so it's harder to actually use your phone.Don't allow your phone in the bedroom.Try switching from vibrate to silent.Use Down Time within iPhone settings (Wind Down on Android) to sets time limits and periods of time when your phone is essentially in sleep mode.Download Forest App which gamifies taking breaks from your phone (because who doesn't love a win!?)To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.My guest in this episode of the podcast is Tom Chapman. Tom the founder of The Lions Barber Collective, is an award-winning barber, author, public speaker, global barber director, and international educator. I saw Tom give a talk back in October 2021 and knew immediately I wanted to chat to him on the show as I thought his insights would be something that you, my most-excellent listeners, would find interesting and potentially helpful.Tom started The Lions Barber Collective after losing a friend to suicide and their mission is to reduce male suicide rates by encouraging men to talk while getting a trim - an appointment that might seem superficial but which involves close contact and trust. The Lions Barber Collective’s work has had a meaningful impact, Tom revealed in one interview: ‘This can be life-saving. Well I know it's life-saving - we've saved lives and I hope we continue to save others’.Tom’s work highlights something that I think perhaps gets overlooked in the beauty industry and that’s the value and intimacy of the relationship we have with our beauty professionals. They provide a safe space where people can often feel at ease and comfortable to open up about how they are really feeling.I was blown away by his insights and how obvious it is that spotting red flags, knowing how to speak to people who may be struggling is something that anyone working in beauty, who has close physical contact with their customers, clients and/or patients (depending on what field you work in) should be an essential part of training - in the same way Health and Safety is. It is health and safety after all.I invited him to the show to share his insights and to spread the word. You may not think a hair appointment, an eyelash tint or a leg wax has the potential to save a life, but when you hear Tom’s experiences, you may change your mind…During this conversation we discuss:Creating a safe space for people to talk, especially men for whom opening up about mental health can be more of a challenge.How to ask helpful questions and validate someone’s feelings.Signs to watch out for to spot if someone may be struggling with their mental health.Why you won’t ‘give someone ideas’ if you broach the conversation with them.Why we need to offer support to people who work in beauty and grooming to offload after a day of constant interaction and much more.Tom's books can be found here: Tom Chapman on Amazon.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Bullet Points:I want you to get in touch about your reasons for wanting to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone. Email thebeautypodcast@gmail.com and put 'Habits' in the subject line.The EC Method and why I'm signing up for another eight weeks.Your feedback about the episode with Dr Sam Bunting.The interesting and helpful campaign by Heights and how they are helping you understand what's in your supplements. To find out more visit Heights.My first thoughts on the self-tan Bare by Vogue.Why I won't be watching Pam & Tommy. Great articles by Terri White 'Pam & Tommy Review' for Empire and Julie Miller's piece 'Is Pam & Tommy Exploiting Pamela Anderson All Over Again?' for Vanity Fair.My guest appearance on Roxy Saffaie's podcast Black Belt Beauty.And why my upcoming conversation with Tom Chapman could help save lives.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for Habit #2 and it's all about reducing phone usage. This was the most requested habit in the facebook group so in this, our first look at this habit, I'm taking a wider look at why so many of us want to spend less time on our phones.Links from the show:My conversation with Johann HariTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sam Bunting is a cosmetic dermatologist who joins me on the podcast to share her expert insights on the topical skincare ingredients and techniques that actually deliver results.@drsambunting and I discuss:- Why it's so important to simplify skincare.- Why she created a direct-to-consumer range of skincare [clue: it's so she could educate the consumer].- Why retinoids and azelaic acid are two of her favourite skincare ingredients.- Why her skincare advice is direct and clear.- The reasons she favours a holistic approach to skincare, especially when it comes to inflammatory skin conditions.- The effect two years of Zoom calls has had on our we see our skin.- Why barrier support is so important.- Her ingredient hierarchy.- Why knowing that 80% of why we age is preventable is motivation enough to apply SPF daily (and in the right quantities).- Why skincare isn't entertainment and much more...To shop Sam's skincare visit her website: Dr Sam Bunting.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, I share:The EC MethodWordleYour feedback from the episode with Johann HariMy new favourite trainers - The Fitflop Vitamin FFsWhy I invested in an Art PassThe Redhanded episodes on Scientology Part 1 and Part 2A preview of my conversation with Dr Sohère Roked.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the end of our first habit and in this episode, I share my Jerry Springer style final thought about what it's been like incorporating meditation into my daily life. Resources mentioned during this habit:London Meditation CentreJillian LavenderWhy Meditate? by Jillian LavenderHeadspaceCalmYoga with Adriene (guided meditations on Youtube)To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Click here to sign up for my newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not multitasking, the truth is that our focus is so scattered that we're slowly losing our ability to pay attention. Yes, we can blame our phones and all those tantalising apps that seduce us from our home screens, but there's a lot more at play and that's what Johann Hari has spent years investigating, speaking psychologists, sociologists, psychiatrists and more to find out what's really going on.Johann's book Stolen Focus is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mid-week episode, I share:What's next in #12habitsWhy Dave Grohl's book The Storyteller was so inspiring.Why I read Dave Grohl's mum's book From Cradle to Stage immediately after his.The progress I'm making on The EC Method and why taking on coaches has been so helpful.Your feedback on the conversation with negotiation expert Chris VossA teaser of what's the come in my conversation with Johann Hari.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this penultimate episode exploring how to make meditation a habit, I'm answering the question you've been asking the most - how am I feeling? And am I feeling any different?Jillian's book Why Meditate? is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Voss is the CEO of the World's Top Negotiation Coaching Firm, Black Swan Group, the former Head of Negotiation for the FBI and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Never Split the Difference.Access Black Swan Group's free resource centre here - https://blog.blackswanltd.com/resourcesChris' Masterclass can be found here - Masterclass.comTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share an update on the latest of the #12habits, where I am with The EC Method and a world-renowned expert joining me on the next episode.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this update episode, I share some listener questions and share some more insights from the Vedic Meditation course I took as part of the first of these #12habits.Topics covered:the different types of meditationhow to avoid falling asleep during meditationwill 5 minutes meditation a day be enoughhow can meditation benefit people who are neurodivergent: https://www.mindful.org/3-mindfulness-practices-for-neurodiverse-meditators/ https://insighttimer.com/meditation-playlists/jTalZrQiykXe5D3ifh7Pwhy learning to meditate was exhausting (for me).can you learn to meditate online?For details of the course I took visit -- The London Meditation Centre.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Jillian Lavender who is one of the co-founders of The London Meditation Centre. She teaches Vedic meditation, a type of meditation that uses a mantra, and shares the benefits of this technique during our conversation.This episode does not constitute a 'how to' but why meditation can be so helpful in so many areas of life; from physical and mental health, relationships, self-esteem, sleep and more.For more details about the course Jillian teachers visit -- The London Meditation CentreFor details of course pricing click -- course info.Jillian's book, Why Meditate? is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode:I share what it was like doing the Vedic Meditation course at The London Meditation Centre. The lively debate in the Facebook Group after the podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon. I share an update on The EC Method - the 8-week coaching program I'm doing with coaches Emma Storey-Gordon and Chloe Madeley.A sneak-peak at the upcoming episode with Jillian Lavender, my teacher on the meditation course at The London Meditation Centre.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's #12habits episode, I'm fresh from a four-day meditation course at The London Meditation Centre (and by 'fresh' I mean I finished it three hours before recording this episode) and to say it was an incredible experience is an understatement.I share my 'after glow' thoughts on the course but also answer some of the questions that have come into the show about 'where to start with meditation'. The resources mentioned:HeadspaceCalmYoga with AdrieneThe London Meditation CentreAndy Puddicombe from Headspace on The Emma Guns ShowMichael Acton-Smith and Alex Will from Calm on The Emma Guns ShowTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest in this episode of the podcast is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - a fellowship-trained physician and a private doctor to ‘the innovators and game changers’. I came across Gabrielle’s Instagram feed because people I follow kept sharing her posts and that prompted me to follow her and then I got in touch to ask if she’d come on the show.I wanted to dig into her expertise because she does extensive research, is up-to-date on all the clinical trials, and has evidence to back up everything she says - and we love that on this podcast, don’t we listeners? The topic she has spoken about the most, the one that really piqued my interest is when she talks about the way we’re focusing on the wrong thing when it comes to health. There’s a huge focus on fat and the fact that we have an obesity crisis or are over-fat, but Gabrielle says that actually, the biggest issue, is that we’re under-muscled.So, if you look at Gabrielle’s insta bio and see ‘muscle-centric medicine’ you’ll know, after listening to this episode, why this is such a keen area of her research.If you’ve reached a point in your life where you’re conscious of your health choices and how they may impact you down the line then this episode is for you. This isn’t about being on a diet, eating less or being restrictive, Gabrielle’s insights help you eat smart.During our conversation Gabrielle and I discuss:Muscle as the organ of longevity.Her experience of working in geriatrics and palliative care and how it influences how she practices medicine today.What it’s like to be on the receiving end of criticism when making verified health claims on social media.Her feelings about the Healthy At Any Size and Body Positivity movements.Mid-life weight gain and why this is such a crucial time for your health.The biggest false narratives that are rife on the internet that she wishes she could make go away.Why so many people are calorie literate but we need to become more mindful of macros, in particular, protein.Can a diet really suit someone?Why she believes the evidence that shows that red meat and eggs aren’t a risk for cardiovascular health.Whether it’s possible to undo the sins of your past (read: eating fast food in your twenties) and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, I share an update on the first of our #12habits, tell you about the fitness challenge I'm doing with The EC Method, and give you a preview about who is going to be on Sunday's show.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first habit in 12 Habits is meditation and I'll be sharing my journey of learning to meditate at The London Meditation Centre with Jillian Lavender during this habit. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first habit in 12 Habits is meditation and I'll be sharing my journey of learning to meditate at The London Meditation Centre with Jillian Lavender during this habit. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published in Jan 2021.Dr Rangan Chatterjee makes a welcome return to the podcast for a conversation about weight loss. While it’s that time of year when we’re bombarded with messaging about ‘new year, new you’ and so many prompts about going on a diet and starting a new fitness regime this episode definitely isn’t that.@drchatterjee shares his insights from nearly 20 years in GP practice and those appointments where his patients have said, ‘I just can’t seem to lose weight’. What Rangan observed is that so many people were only looking at diet and exercise when, in actual fact, there are more factors at play.Rangan supports his expertise from years in practice and scientific research with his signature approach, which is one of compassion. It’s this approach that has helped him guide patients towards their goals and now readers of his new book Feel Great, Lose Weight.In our conversation @drchatterjee and I discuss:The emotional relationship we have with our bodies, food and fitness.The controversial topic of ‘food addiction’.Why you can be trying your very best to be healthy and fall short for reasons that aren’t your fault.How to break down your health goals so they become enjoyable pursuits not another stick to beat yourself with.How to have a healthy relationship with your bathroom scales.Why how we talk to ourselves is a crucial part of our progress.How our emotional baggage and childhood experiences can influence our weight; and so much more....I am acutely aware that the subjects of weight and weight loss can be difficult ones to approach because the relationship we have with these issues tends to be an emotional one. For that reason, we are inclined to see, hear and react to discussion of these issues through that personal emotional filter. I don’t want to apologise for my content but I do want to explain; I hope it’s evident I have no intention, when creating any episode of the podcast, to upset, alienate, offend or shame. As much as I’m mindful of this and have wrestled with whether it’s appropriate to create content on weight loss or not, I’ve decided it’s important to have this conversation for the benefit of the person it may help rather than not create it for the person it may potentially offend.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018 we did #26habits together, a year-long project where we'd make or break a habit every two weeks. In 2022 we're taking it up a notch, so get ready for #12habits, a month-long exploration into each habit with YOUR feedback and experience.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published in July 2020.Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion around eating disorders.Lorna Luxe joins me to talk about being a people person, creating a brand and overcoming your demons.Find Lorna's clothing collection on In The Style now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published in July 2020.Chloe Brotheridge is a hypnotherapist, coach and author who joins me to share her feel-good habits.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published in September 2020.Bernadette Russell is a writer and performer who is also an expert in kindness and hope. In 2011 she happened upon an idea, to do a daily act of kindness every day for a year, and quickly learned how quickly kindness can spread and how, if you actually look for it, you can see kindness everywhere.In this episode Bernadette and I discuss:The benefits of kindness.What to do if kindness isn't accepted.How to manage your expectations around kindness.The positivity bias that exists in children that we lose as we age.The link between hope and compassion.How hope can gather pace when you share it with others.How to use hope as a way to quiet negativity.Bernadette's book How to Be Hopeful is available now from all good book shops.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was originally published in Oct 2020.Nicola Chapman returns to the podcast to share her unmissable #feelgoodhabits.Nic's insta home/family account is @hasteshouseTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete, adventurer and world record holder who created The Wim Hof Method to help people unlock a host of physical and mental health benefits.While Wim is an extreme athlete who has climbed into the Death Zone of Mount Everest and completed a full marathon above the polar circle in just a pair of shorts, his method is accessible to anyone.It’s based on three pillars: cold therapy, breathing and commitment and with consistent practice Wim has shown its ability to increase energy, improve sleep, reduce stress, heighten focus and determination, increase willpower and strengthen the immune system.And for anyone who, as I often as my guests on the podcast, wants to see the data, he welcomes scientists to scrutinise and validate his claims.In this episode @iceman_hof and I discuss:The power and fortitude that exists within us all and how to access it.How the benefits he felt from cold exposure and breath work is now being validated in labs under clinical supervision.He isn’t a ‘freak of nature’ anyone can do what he does.Why a ‘cold shower a day keeps the doctor away’.How forcing yourself to experience discomfort, such as cold, only amplifies the pleasure you feel from the warmth.Why it’s vital not to limit yourself; sometimes pushing your limits is where you find out who you are.Why failure is a vital part of life and how to handle it and learn from it when it happens, and so much more…Please use caution and seek advice, where appropriate, when attempting any exercises, especially in water.Further reading on Wim and The Wim Hof Method:Find out more about The Wim Hof Method.Wim's book The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits.The scientific research behind The Wim Hof Method.The breathing exercise I mention and use frequently Guided Wim Hof Breathing.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published in July 2020.James Nestor is a journalist and author and his new book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art is all about the importance of breathing correctly, something you may think you're doing by default but might be shocked to learn is something you may be doing wrong...In this conversation, James and I explore the topic of breathing via the most recent scientific research and data, the history of breathing, and also James' own experiences with breath research.The Wim Hof breathing video mentioned in the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ&t=2sTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily Pebbles is a content creator who joins me to share her feel-good habits and how she stops a bad day from becoming a bad week.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan is an MP and A&E Doctor who joins me on the podcast to talk about the circumstances that led to her embarking on a career in politics.After qualifying as a doctor Rosena spent time working as an humanitarian aid doctor in Gaza, Asia, Israel and Africa before working as a junior doctor in the Accident & Emergency department of St George's Hospital in Tooting, where she is now the elected Member of Parliament.Alongside her work as an MP Rosena has continued to work on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis.In this episode of the podcast @drrosena explains:How she came to a career in politics five years ago in 2015.The challenges she has faced during her political career.The insight that being a working doctor has given her to better represent her constituency.How we can all contribute to our communities in a meaningful way.Why a mental health pandemic is happening in tandem with Covid-19.Why it’s so understandable there is fear and confusion concerning the facts around the coronavirus and vaccine.How she remains focused and resolute even when faced with barriers and objections and much more...To follow or get in touch with Rosena visit https://www.drrosena.co.ukTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, I share the charities and organisations that will benefit from your time or donations this festive season.Find a cause, near you, with volunteer opportunities: https://doit.lifeDonate your time to the 1 Million Minutes campaign by ITV's daily morning news show Good Morning Britain: https://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/articles/1-million-minutes-2021Volunteer at your local food bank. Find out more at https://www.trusselltrust.orgDonate to help a young, homeless person find a safe, warm place to stay: https://centrepoint.org.ukBecome a call companion to one of the many older people facing isolation and loneliness this Christmas: https://www.reengage.org.ukHelp someone navigate their way out of homelessness: https://www.crisis.org.ukHelp eliminate hygiene poverty by donating your time or hygiene products to Beauty Banks: https://www.beautybanks.org.ukTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Newton is an author and blogger who shares her feel good habits for staying positive and not losing your mojo.Anna's book An Edited Life is available now.Habit AppApple WatchThe Anna EditTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sohère Roked returns to the podcast to share her insights on how we can all feel better and live well.For appointments with Sohère visit: https://www.omniya.co.uk/meet-the-expert-team/dr-sohere-roked/The Tiredness Cure by Sohère RokedTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I answer a question that has come in from lots of listeners recently about how I faced up to and changed my bad eating habits.Links from the show:BEAT Eating DisordersSEED Eating Disorders Support CharityThe Nightingale HospitalBrain over Binge by Kathryn HansenMandy Saligari talking Food AddictionWill Smith on Fault and ResponsibilityTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abi Cleeve is the CEO and Founder of Ultrasun and Skinsense who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @abicleeve shares why all her habits are small things that can make a difference when life gets ‘big’:The Mantra of Crap TM and why, instead of aiming for perfection, we could cut ourselves some slack and just aim to be a little bit better than we were yesterday, rather than ‘perfect’. Why aiming for perfection can just become another weapon we can use to beat ourselves with.The value in diarising the ‘big’ things you have to deal with. It’s not procrastinating, it’s putting the problem a little further in the future so you have time to take a run-up and deal with it with a clear head.Having things about yourself you know to be true to hand. For example, ask friends and family to write something down about you and when you’re having a wobble, read one of them out. Why bringing love or joy to what you do makes you feel like less of a victim in a situation.Being kind to yourself and keeping your inner voice in check - not thinking, would I let someone else say that to me but would I let someone say that to my best friend and seeing if that changes your attitude…To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Emmy award-winning makeup artist David Petruschin, aka Raven.During our conversation we discuss what you learn from failure, how to channel your inner ambition, playing the long game, being unapologetically who you are and leaning into, and honing, your talent.Catch the premiere of Painted With Raven on Thursday 25th November exclusively on the streamer of all things drag, WOW Presents Plus. Subscribe via: https://uk.wowpresentsplus.com/To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share an update on a show I've had hundreds of messages about and ask whether you can ever successfully forgive and forget?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsey Kelk is a best-selling author, podcaster and writer who joins me to share the habits and techniques she's developed to always feel good...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anjali Kumar is a lawyer and author who joins me to share her spiritual pilgrimage to find God and what she learned along the way.Anjali's book Stalking God: My Unorthodox Search for Something to Believe In is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ever ok to ask people if they want babies or when they are having babies?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Corden is a podcaster and civil servant who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @ruthcorden shares:Why people are so joy and life-giving and why surrounding yourself with the right people can make life so much more fun.Music and how uplifting it can be, and how it can instantly transport you to feel-good memories.The power to be gained from solitude and being comfortable in your own head.Why it's important sometimes to detach and find quiet so you can connect with what you're really feeling.Her feelings about therapy and why it's such a helpful tool whether you're actively having it or know it's something you can plug back into when you need it.Ruth's podcast Finding the Funny with her sister @angecorden is available on all good podcast platforms.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne Boden is the CEO and Founder of Starling Bank and in this episode, she shares the challenges of being a woman in your mid-50s in a male-dominated industry with a new and very big idea. She also shares the challenges she faced making her idea a reality, why we need to change how we communicate money to women, how to keep your cool in tense situations, why being underestimated can work in your favour and why an idea is nothing if you don't start.Anne's book Banking On It is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share my favourite five books from 2021.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Johnston is a lifestyle and fashion writer who joins me to share her feel-good habits.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had so much positive feedback about this conversation with Caroline Hirons at her recent pop-up that I'm re-issuing it for those who haven't heard it or may need to hear it again.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share five tips for making a good habit stick, especially if you're keen to make changes in 2022.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jen Gunter returns to the podcast to discuss all things menopause; the biology of it and the narrative around it.In researching her latest book, The Menopause Manifesto, it struck Jen how the patriarchal narrative around menopause was actually hindering women, which is why the book became a manifesto to empower women with accurate information around what happens to their bodies during this time.As she says in the show, ‘it shouldn’t be an act of feminism to understand menopause, but it is’. During this conversation, @drjengunter and I discuss:Why it’s so wrong to think of your last period as an expiry date on your femininity.Why being empowered and making empowered choices requires access to accurate information.Why a patriarchal society doesn’t get to determine a woman’s worth.The lifestyle choices you make in your 20s and 30s that can positively impact your long-term health and your menopause experience.Why life can be better post-menopause.How pseudo-science and snake oil have nothing to offer you other than to take your money.The role of supplementation is treating menopause symptoms and whether anything will actually work.Plus, many mentions of Thor, Chris Hemsworth, Gal Gal Gadot and Idris Elba.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Annice Mukherjee joins me on the podcast to share her guide to navigating menopause as well as the importance of understanding how our hormones are making us feel throughout our lives.Dr Mukherjee is a physician and endocrinologist who specialises in supporting patients with complex medical illness, quality of life in endocrine disease, hormone problems in cancer survivors, including early menopause and other complex medical issues. She also takes a special interest in helping patients manage chronic fatigue.In her new book, The Complete Guide to the Menopause Annice outlines her toolkit for managing menopause and, hopefully, the strategies that’ll help you navigate it with far greater ease.In this episode, @drannicemukherjee and I discuss:The importance of understanding how your hormones are affecting you at whatever stage of life you’re in.Why she encourages women to be ‘prepare and be aware’ about their health.How it’s possible to feel better post-menopause than you did before it.Why diet, sleep, stress and exercise are fundamental elements of a lifestyle toolkit she recommends for navigating menopause.Her own menopause experience after a breast cancer diagnosis.The impact of the pandemic, both Covid-19 itself and the effects of a year-long lockdown are having on hormones.Plus, Annice answers questions from the Facebook group and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Louise Newson is a GP and menopause specialist. In this conversation we discuss the changes the occur during perimenopause, debunk some common myths around the treatment of menopausal symptoms and Louise shares some useful resources for navigating your way through perimenopause and menopause.Newson Health Menopause and Wellbeing Centre.The Balance App.Example Letter to GP Requesting HRTTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN and author who joins me to talk about her new book The Vagina Bible, the 'cult' of wellness and how we can all avoid falling for clickbait headlines about our health.Dr Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN, author and a health professional who isn't afraid to call out BS when she sees it. In this episode she shares the five things she wants every woman to know about their vagina and vulva.Jen's book The Vagina Bible is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Katie Morris (@katie_morris_fitness) who tells me about her experience of training women experiencing menopausal symptoms and how lifestyle changes can make a huge difference to the overall experience of menopause.Click here to join Katie's Facebook group - Menopause Mastermind.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Menopause Series, Dr Elaine McQuade from the Marion Gluck clinic, joins me to share her insights on perimenopause.Perimenopause is a topic you've asked me to explore in detail in a show with an expert and in this episode Dr Elaine McQuade explains the fundamentals of, not only what's going on in your body, but the practical steps you can take to help ease your way through changing hormones and beyond...www.athruhealth.com www.drelainemcquade.com To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sohere Roked returns to the show to answer listener questions. Dr Sohere Roked is a GP, Integrative Medical Specialist and Hormone Expert whose appearance on the show earlier this year was hugely popular with listeners. As a result the podcast's mailbox has been ticking over, ever since, with specific questions from listeners so Sohere agreed to come back to answer a selection of emails.Topics discussed in the show:1. Encouraging natural oestrogen production.2. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how to manage it.3. Not falling pregnant having come off the Pill.4. The impact of contraception on natural hormone levels and production.5. Hormonal effects of the Mirena Coil.6. Analysing the menstrual cycle to optimise the chances of falling pregnant: including a short luteal phase, Clomid to encourage ovulation and low progesterone in the latter phase of the cycle.7. How hormonal changes in pregnancy and during breastfeeding affect mood and emotions.8. Managing PMS in your 40s (including would Mirena coil help, plus wild yam cream) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Menopuase SeriesSohère Roked, is a GP and Bio-identical and Integrative Medical Specialist who joins me to talk about how you should be feeling during your menstrual cycle, in terms of what's normal or to be expected, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), why a 360 approach to wellness is vital and why knowing yourself and how you feel is something we should all be checking in with. We also tackle the sticky topic of the cost involved with deep-diving into your hormones, the things you can do to identify if there's something amiss and the steps you can take to make yourself feel better. Sohère talks about her book  The Tiredness Cure: How to beat fatigue and feel great for good and quizzes, cues and information within that can help you work towards feelings better.Follow Sohère on Twitter >> @The_Holistic_Dr and Instagram >> @Miss_Soh Sohère is based at the Omniya Clinic in Knightsbridge - follow them on twitter >> @omniyalondon and instagram >> @omniyalondonIf you have any questions following this episode email me at thebeautypodcast@gmail.comTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here begins The Menopause Series, all the episodes of the podcast ever created on the subject of hormones, sexual health, perimenopause and menopause featuring my conversations with:Dr Sohère RokedDr Elaine McQuadeKatie MorrisDr Louise NewsonDr Annice MukherjeeThe purpose of re-sharing these episodes is to have all these conversations in one easily searchable place on the podcast feed.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you find your fitness mojo? Whether it's your first time embarking on a fitness regime or you're trying to get back into it after a break, here are my top tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Really Ree is a content creator who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @reallyree shares:Why it's so important not to let 'the buggers get you down'.Why you can't avoid negativity so you just have to develop the skill of ignoring it.The value in feeling your feelings when you're not feeling at the top of your game, acknowledging them and then moving forward with purpose. This is especially useful on Monday mornings...The challenges that come with working for yourself when you're the employee and the boss. Taking the time to know what makes you happy.Why it's other people's problem if they don't appreciate you.Why you haven't failed until you quit.Why doing the thing you like doing the least should always be at the top of your to-do list - and you should always try to do it quickly!To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy Saligari is an addiction expert who I asked to join me to discuss our relationship with food. While addictions to drugs and alcohol are widely known and somewhat understood, the sometimes toxic bond people can have with food is much muddier terrain; not least because we all need food to survive.In this episode, Mandy and I discuss:How negative feelings around food can creep up on you and begin to feel 'normal'.When food becomes a medication for emotion.How, when talking about an addictive process, it comes back to your relationship with yourself.How food and the attachment and intimacy process and your relationship with money all operate in a triad. Read: if you have issues with food, it's likely you'll have issues with money and relationships.How food can be used to bury the feelings you don't want to face.Why making anything, be it a diet or fitness regime, a magic bullet is a mistake.The shame that surrounds our relationship with food and how we can feel like failures because of it.The role of denial and deceit in how we behave around food.Why asking yourself 'what do I need?' is a vital question and one we often ignore.How to learn to notice the difference between emotional and physical hunger, and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published in October 2019 and was recorded in front of a live audience.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month all around the world and this episode was recorded LIVE at Estée Lauder HQ in Central London to kick of the UK Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign featuring Elizabeth Hurley, the Global Ambassador for Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign, TV Doctor and GP Dr Zoe Williams and founder of Girl vs Cancer, co-host of award-winning podcast You, Me and The Big C Lauren Mahon who is two years clear of breast cancer.Links from the show:To find out more about Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign and also view the self-check leaflet containing a step-by-step to checking your breasts, click here - BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN info and guide.People mentioned/featured in the episode:Dr Zoe Williams' live How to Check your Boobs video.People mentioned during the Q&A.Coppa FeelHelen AddisJacquie BeltraoTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leanne Hainsby is a UK @peloton instructor who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @leannehainsby shares:Why exercise is such an important focus in her day - and not just because of her job.How she’ll choose exercise based on what her mind, body and soul really need that day.Her love of music and how no day is complete without it.How she uses music to amplify her exercise sessions.Why it’s so important to stay hydrated.How being hydrated makes her feel good and how being dehydrated makes her feel bad.Why decluttering a couple of times a year feels so incredible.To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Pushing back on narcissism is a human rights issue’.Dr Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author and professor of psychology who shares her expertise on narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder on the latest episode of the podcast.The term ‘narcissist’ is bandied around a lot but it’s an overused and misunderstood word, which is why I asked Dr Ramani to join me on the show. During our conversation she helps unpick and unpack its complexities, what it is, what it isn’t and how to navigate the world knowing that being a victim of narcissism can cause you real harm.If you think you understand what a narcissist is and how to spot one then think again…In this episode, @drramani shares:The difference between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder.Why the label ‘narcissist’ is too broad.Whether narcissism is innate or learned.The emotional damage a narcissist can cause and why the fallout can be so devastating for the victim.The types of people who are most likely to get caught in a narcissist’s trap.Why narcissism is rewarded in today’s society and why it’s turning narcissism into an epidemic.Whether a narcissist ever gets their just deserts.Whether you should ever tell an narcissistic off, and much more…Dr Ramani’s books are available now at all good book stores:Don’t You Know Who I Am? How to stay sane in an era of narcissism, entitlement and incivility.Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist.To hear more from Dr Ramani visit her Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorRamaniTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I ask you, my most excellent listeners, how to say 'no' to alcohol.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hayley Hasselhoff is a curve model, actor and creative director who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @hhasselhoff shares:Why starting her day with the three ‘Ms’ of mindfulness, movement and mental engagement is a helpful way to begin the day.Why she loves tapping herself all over with a bamboo stick, as recommended by @katie_brindle, to stimulate blood flow and get her circulation going in the morning.How she discovered @powerplateusa during the lockdown and it helped her appreciate the benefits of body vibration.The value she finds in being organised and how creating a sense of preparedness through organisation is an act of mindfulness for her.The breathwork she learned from @breathpod and why the 4-4-4 breathing exercise is helpful at times of high anxiety.Why she never travels without a singing bowl and how sound healing works for her.Her love of essential oils and how ‘charging’ crystals with intention allows her to benefit from their healing benefits.Why it’s important to prioritise mental engagement with other people.How she’ll shower twice a day and use a shower before bed to wash away the day.Hayley’s podcast Redefine You with Hayley Hasselhoff is available now on all good podcast platforms.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Nicole LePera is a psychologist who joins me on the podcast to talk about how we can stop feeling ‘stuck’ in our lives.I read her book How to Do the Work earlier this year and was floored by how helpful it was and have been sharing it far and wide ever since. The premise is that by recognising our patterns, which may be self-sabotaging, we can heal from our past and make the progress we want to make in our lives.During our conversation, @the.holistic.psychologist and I discuss;Why it’s okay and actually very common to feel ‘stuck’.How we can be sabotaging ourselves without even realising it.Why facing up to the role you play in your own life can be confronting.Why living on autopilot pulls you away from the present.The importance of our basic needs to be seen, heard and to be able to express ourselves.We also dig into the empath and narcissist dynamic and why we can be drawn to people, time and again, who are wrong for us.How do know and set your boundaries and so much more…We cover a lot of ground in this episode so I’d love to hear your thoughts or any topics from our conversation that you’ll like me to expand on in future episodes.Nicole’s book How To Do The Work is available now from all good book stores and her podcast, Selfhealers Soundboard is available whoever it is you listen to your podcasts.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bullet points episode, I share the tips I've used, and that doctors and experts have shared with me, that can help in those moments when stress, anxiety and panic can feel as though they are going boil over.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Shelby Harris is a Behavioural Sleep Doctor and psychologist who returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @sleepdocshelby shares:Why getting good sleep is so important but how you prepare for and create good sleep during the day.How she wakes up and works out every day at the same time to start her day and to feel well.The importance of getting up at the same time every day - even on weekends.The value to be found in a wind-down routine for ensuring good sleep.Why she’s a fan of the bedtime feature on the iPhone.Why she makes time every morning to look outside, observe and describe as a morning meditation and gratitude practice.Why meditation is often made harder than it needs to be and her way of simplifying it.The role music plays in her day and how it can set her.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Arlen is a sportscaster and gold medallist who spent four years, aged 11-15, in a vegetative state. She was locked-in; aware of everything that was happening around her but unable to communicate, even blink, to let her family and doctors know she was still there.She was written off with no expectation of recovery until one day, she blinked. That blink started Victoria’s incredible journey back to life. On that journey she learned to walk again, swam competitively and won gold at the 2012 Paralympics in London, competed on Dancing with the Stars in the US and is now a sportscaster for ESPN.In this conversation, Victoria shares her experiences with me, the trauma of being locked-in, the resilience to get back to full strength and what it’s like to be defined by the worst thing that’s happened to you.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with This Works.In this episode, I’m joined by This Works CEO Anna Persaud to talk about the science of sleep and how we can maximise our sleep, both quantity and quality, to help us live our best lives.Anna and I discuss everything from the types of sleep, including REM and why that’s a vital component of our sleep, the circadian rhythm and how modern life throws it out of sync and the ways to settle back into your rhythm and the ways in which we can ease ourselves into a good sleep before we even get into bed.Anna also shares the results of extensive research with independent scientific advisor Professor Gaby Badre on sleep and how those findings have helped This Works create products and experiences, with the Sleep Plus collections, that can support and foster not just more sleep but a better quality of sleep.To find out more about the Sleep Plus collections visit thisworks.com and use the code SLEEP20 to get 20% off your purchase. Terms and conditions apply.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nandi Madida is a singer, actress, presenter and entrepreneur who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @nandi_madida explains:Why music and dancing became such a vital part of her lockdown experience to a) remain active and b) feel invigorating whenever her energy dropped.How valuable a resource Youtube was in finding exercises, music and dance during lockdown when inspiration was waning.The focus she has put on food to make her feel-good after eating a lot of junk food in her 20s.Intimacy with the person you love to feel a strong sense of connection and belonging.How the pandemic has given her a new focus on her career and what it really means to her moving forward.Her connection to her spirituality and how it has guided her through the challenges of the last two years.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roxy Saffaie is a self-mastery and empowerment coach, health and beauty expert and podcaster who joins me to discuss how to access the most powerful and productive of yourself.If you struggle to feel motivated or that you end up sabotaging your goals then, trust me, this conversation is for you.During our chat @roxylook and I discuss:How to lean into and appreciate who you are authentically.The power of journaling to create a connection with your true self.Why self-sabotage can be frustrating, but the steps she can recommend to steer you away from it.Why you might not even know you’re sabotaging yourself and how to stop fighting against your goals and start fighting for them.Why pain, discomfort and failure can be signs you’re on the right track (and you don’t want to ignore their lessons), and much much more…Roxy’s podcast Black Belt Beauty Radio is available now on all good podcast platforms.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Book Club episode, I share my reviews of some books I've read recently.Not A Diet Book by James SmithNot a Life Coach by James SmithFood Isn't Medicine by Dr Joshua WolrichWhat We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey GordonGet Divorced, Be Happy by Helen ThornThe Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee DumasTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Potter-Dixon's episode of Feel-Good Habits was the very first episode in this series and, after seeing her in the flesh for the first time in nearly two years last week, I thought I'd reshare her always helpful insights...Makeup artist, presenter and best-selling author Lisa Potter-Dixon is one of the most positive and upbeat people I know and she joins me to share her tips for getting on with it, keeping a smile on your face and making the best of a bad situation.Join in with her #tutorialls on her instagram @lisapotterdixon and subscribe to her blog on Lisa Potter-Dixon | An Honest Beauty, Makeup & Lifestyle Blog.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Thorn is an author, comedian and podcaster who joins me on the podcast to talk about her life over the last 18 months since the breakdown of her marriage.We go from shock and heartbreak to a life that's better than Helen could have ever imagined, via some mild alcoholism, excessive smoking and scream-crying. Helen's book Get Divorced, Be Happy is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss a question sent in by lots of listeners recently - how do you find legitimate sources on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Pinder is a model, actress and podcaster who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @pinderpix explains:Why it might be predictable but there really is something to be said for the way exercise makes you feel, not just physically but mentally and emotionally too.How she's come to appreciate the broader benefits of exercise being more than just how it can make you look.The power of sleep and why getting good sleep is so valuable in helping her feel good.Why she loves reading and has made it part of her wind-down routine.The feel-good value we can get from the arts.The joy and predictability of indulging in a cosy, comforting film - especially one you've seen before.Friendships and how surrounding yourself with people with whom you can truly be yourself is one of the best feelings out there.Investing in friendships and connections and how vital that is for one's own sense of self and belonging.Lucy's podcast Smashing Sundays is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evy Poumpouras is a former secret service agent, TV host, media commentator and author who joins me to share her advice for becoming emotionally and mentally bulletproof.In this conversation, we navigate her journey from the New York Police Department to shielding US Presidents and First Ladies from potential threats and her time interrogating some of the world's worst criminals.Her book Becoming Bulletproof is available now.Also mentioned in the show: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bullet points episode, I share the 'hack' that has helped me go from barely reading to reading at least 52 books a year.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jill Dunn is a magazine journalist and beauty podcaster who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @jilldonbeauty explains:Why she loves to walk and why walking with a podcast is one of her favourite things to do.How walking during lockdown made her notice and appreciate her surroundings in a way she didn't before.Why limiting how often she checked 'hard' news became an important tactic for staying positive and not getting drawn into a negative 'doom spiral'.Why it's important to find your 'content uppers'.How Bravo TV and Andy Cohen saved her during the lockdown and allowed her a safe place to escape to.And why we must thank Andy Cohen for giving women over 40 a platform.The power of connecting with friends and why friendships are such a lifeline.The phone hack she learned from The Home Edit and how to organise apps.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Jenni Murray is a broadcaster and author who joins me on this episode to talk about the complexities of weight, body image and confidence.Jenni’s new book Fat Cow, Fat Chance chronicles her own journey with weight loss and weight gain throughout her life with a deeper exploration into the reasons why our bodies are the way they are, the genetic predispositions towards obesity and why fat-shaming is the a form of discrimination for which there is no punishment.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Crabtree & Evelyn.Forget everything you thought you knew about @crabtreeandevelyn - in a brand new episode I’m joined by the brand’s Chief Branding Officer, Ashley Souza, who shares this new version of Crabtree & Evelyn.In this episode, we discuss:Ashley’s early beauty career growing up in her mother’s hair salon.The incredible insight into the beauty business she learned working with some of the biggest names in beauty.Why Crabtree & Evelyn is way more global and eclectic than its traditional English Country garden image.The global influence that informs the brand moving forward.The mechanics that go into reinventing an established brand and so much more…If you head to crabtreeandevelyn.com and use the code EMMAGUNSVIP you’ll get a special gift with purchase https://bit.ly/373Q6GyTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Ferrier is a businesswoman and star of Below Deck Me who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @hannahferrier234 explains: - Why she’s leaning into healthy eating and training, not just because her hens’ party is imminent but because the mental clarity is gives her, especially in lockdown, makes it a great habit. - She’s an all or nothing person and that’s why she loves throwing herself into intense exercise. - How hydration makes her feel so good and how she can easily drink three litres a day.  - Why she loves to incorporate a ‘cheat day’ into her healthy regime.  - How she and her partner have made weekdays no alcohol days. - Why working on superyachts meant she acquired a taste for the finer things in life. - Why cuddling and sniffing her baby daughter, Ava, brings her such joy. - How she may have left yachting but creating a coaching business with Ocean International helps her keep her toe in, so to speak.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Storey-Gordon is an online coach and educator who joins me to debunk health, fitness and weight loss myths and interrogate the middle ground between diet culture and anti-diet.During our conversation we discuss a lot; everything from tapping into motivation, the many myths out there about health, weight loss and fitness that are incredibly unhelpful, the huge middle ground between diet culture and anti-diet culture, why changing your mindset is always a better goal than a weight or clothes size, the benefits of delayed gratification, why it’s a myth that watching what you eat and going to the gym is joyless, why consistency is the most vital component to achieving your goals and so much more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few weeks ago I had a bit of a wobble and in this episode I share the tactics I used to put myself back together.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justine Kluk is a Consultant Dermatologist who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @drjustinekluk and I discuss:Why her feel-good habits have changed and looked very different pre-pandemic.How committing to virtual personal training sessions during lockdown helped her to connect with her progress and notice the strength she was building.How lockdown felt like 'life with all the fun bits sucked out' and how to make sure that didn't become 'normal'.The ways she has learned to maximise her time since working from home.Why hugging and spending time with the people you love is an obvious but hugely valuable feel-good habit.Why learning to enjoy motherhood, as a self-confessed perfectionist, has been its own journey.How redisovering the feel-good factor of beauty meant she was first into the salons once restrictions were lifted.Why her job gives her so much joy and how her own experiences with acne made her want to help people who experienced it too.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teddi Mellencamp is an accountability coach who came to the realisation that the thing standing between her and the goals she wanted to achieve was her. After that lightbulb moment Teddi pieced together what else she needed to do in order to achieve her goals and exit the vicious cycle of where someone, or something, was always to blame. In this episode we discuss:Why comparison kills all joy and how to avoid it.Why it’s so easy to get caught in a vicious cycle where you’re actively working against yourself without realising.The trap of ‘misery loves company’.Why it’s so unhelpful to look for external validation and why it’s vital to develop that skill within yourself.Why the physical transformation is nothing compared to the mental and emotional one when you start taking accountability.Why self-sabotaging behaviour is trying to stop you from feeling something you should be feeling.The value is opening up the lines of communication with your inner circle so you feel seen and heard.Why it’s a myth that motivated people wake up motivated every day.The best investment you can make is in yourself.Snapping yourself out of feeling like a victim.To find out more about Teddi's accountability programme, click here: ALL IN by Teddi.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Elemis.In this episode, I’m joined by Elemis Co-Founder and Global President Noella Gabriel. I’m lucky enough to have one-to-one appointments with beauty brand owners through work and one of the most memorable, when I started out in beauty, was a sit down I had with Noella at the Elemis Spa*. We were scheduled to chat again for the launch of the new Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum* and I thought it would be wonderful to share this one-to-one on the show.In this episode, Noella shares the brand’s story, why ‘truth in beauty’ is at the core of everything Elemis does, why a high-quality and effective skincare doesn’t have to be functional and can be a pleasure. Noella also shares the story behind the new Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum, the incredible results from the clinical trial and much much more…The NEW Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum is available now.Use the code EMMAGUNS25 to get 25% off sitewide at Elemis until 9am UK time on 31st August 2021.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Seal is a podcaster and author who joins me to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode @bexseal and I discuss:The no alcohol Monday to Friday rule that she and her husband have implemented to make working from home more productive.Why working from home requires boundaries and having strict ‘working hours’ and ‘no work on weekends’.Why lockdown and working from home made her analyse her relationship with food and helped her make the shift to eating as though she were feeding a friend.The value in transitional rituals to move from one mode of thinking/being to another.Why people are so good for the soul and connection, whether in-person or online, is something to nurture and make time for.Bex’s book Solo: How to Work Alone (and not lose your mind) is available now and Bex’s podcast The Solo Collective, is available on all good podcast platforms.To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Waheed Arian joins me to share his incredible journey to be one of the most influential doctors in the UK from beginnings in war-torn Afghanistan.In this episode, we discuss ambition, hope, healing past traumas, inspiration, giving, generosity and compassion and moving the needle of progress.Dr Arian's book In The Wars is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Philips. I started trying all the ways that someone can remove their hair from a very early age and, trust me when you’ve got over 30 years of hair removal under your belt you realise how so many of them are messy, uncomfortable, ineffective and inconvenient - it’s a veritable comedy of hair removal errors! This is why I’ve asked author and columnist - and my mate - Rosie Green to join me in a no-holds-barred chat about the embarrassing stories we both have from our hair removal attempts. We also opened the floor to you, my most excellent listeners, and we share some of the mishaps you’ve had in pursuit of hair-free body parts. Spoiler alert - we were nearly in tears laughing over some of them.To find out more about the Philips Lumea visit: Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are comedy duo The Scummy Mummies and they join me to share their feel-good habits, the strategies they use and recommend to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode @elliegibsongames and @helenwearsasize18 share:The joy in a good, long lunch with friends, which is something they appreciate so much more after the lockdowns of 2020.Why cheese is so wonderful and why someone turning up to your front door on a motorbike with hot food is so fantastic.The ritual of a post-show curry when they are touring the country.The feel-good smugness of exercise even though that's mainly something you feel after the fact and not while you're doing it.Why they both love sex just not with each other.How Helen has rediscovered sex now she's single again and what a treat it's been to discover 'sex is really fab' having been previously a little naive about it.How being organised and decluttering is a way to access a feel-good hit, especially if it involves a skip or a hippo bag.Why being on stage and making people laugh makes them feel so good and why they don't take doing what they love for granted.Why people pleasing is actually lying and so much more.This episode also features a sentence I never thought I'd hear on the podcast, 'Ra! Ra! Ra! Bukake!' so beware of listening to this if there are little ears in the vicinity.Helen's book Get Divorced, Be Happy is available now and for tour details click here - Scummy Mummies on tour.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.Gemma Styles is a podcaster and writer Gemma Styles who joins me to talk about the topics she feels we can shed more light on. In particular, we discuss mental health and why it's so important to talk about it a little bit deeper and a little further to break the taboo.Gemma has the ability to make difficult, uncomfortable topics accessible and that's exactly what we do in this episode of the show.You may have heard me say on this podcast before that I don’t mind looking silly and asking a dumb question but as Gemma says, ‘there’s no such thing as a stupid question’ and how on earth are you supposed to know something if you haven’t learned it.In this episode, we discuss the subjects she’s felt compelled to discuss on her podcast and we also discuss our own experiences with anxiety and depression. And, listeners, we do not hold back. This is one of the rawest and exposing conversations I’ve had on this podcast and I really appreciate that Gemma was willing to ‘go there’ with me. Also, if you’re someone who doesn’t struggle with your mental health, I encourage you to listen anyway as it may help you gain a better understanding of those around you who may need support. Or it may just give you a better sense of what they may be feeling.During our discussion, Gemma and I talk about being diagnosed and what that really feels like. What it’s like to be terrified by your own thoughts. How paying attention to how you’re feeling and noting when things might be going in the wrong direction is a skill worth learning. The benefits of having an SOS system in place with your friends, even if it’s an emoji so they know when you might need them. If you enjoyed this conversation with Gemma, you can hear me chat to her on Good Influence here - Good Influence feat Emma Guns.The helpline Gemma mentioned in the show is SHOUT To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Phillips.Dr Sharon Wong joins me in this episode to talk about the technology in the device and why it reduces hair growth. During our conversation, Sharon explains the hair growth cycle, how the Intense Pulse Light, IPL, works and what effect it has on the individual hair follicles, why the two weeks between treatments when you first start using the device is so important, who can use and benefit from the technology and much more.For more information about the Philips Lumea visit: Philip Lumea IPL 9000 SeriesTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorna Luxe is a content creator, entrepreneur and designer who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @lornaluxe and I discuss:The joy of staying in bed and why the narrative of getting up early somehow equals success isn't true.Why switching off devices, as advised by Marie Reynolds, has been a quick way to maximise sleep in the Luxe household.The Tony Robbins technique that helps Lorna prime every day to be a good day and why it receives her glowing recommendations of 'I'll tell you what, it's belting!'How food is something she uses to make herself feel-good after depriving herself a lot in her 20s she feels now, in her 30s, that she's found a balance.The IGTV Callie Thorpe posted that has transformed the way she preps her food every week.Why skincare and haircare are quick and easy ways to invest some time and care in yourself and why beauty as self-care can be a five-minute job and doesn't mean 'full-on masks, massages and all that jazzPlus we also go off on a major hair loss tangent as we both started seeing trichologists at Philip Kingsley at about the same time in 2020 and have seen impressive results.Plus, I also quiz her about airplane hygiene and what she does and doesn't recommend you do on planes as a former cabin crew.During this conversation, we also mentioned: the I Am Not Your Guru documentary on Netflix Dusk bed linen and Mela Silk bed linen.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natasha Lunn joins me on the podcast to talk about love. That's right, love.In her new book Conversations on Love, Tash (@natashachloelunn) explores the many types of love in our relationships, friendships, family and even in the places where you may not expect love to live. Perhaps something we can all relate to is making mistakes in love, feeling the loss of love, being hurt by how much we love.Tash and I discuss this, and more, in this episode.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Philips.The Philips Lumea is an impressive device that’s safe to use at home featuring really sophisticated technology that can give a result of a 92% reduction in just three treatments. But, in addition to the IPL technology, the success of your treatment relies on using the device on a specific schedule, which is why Lee Pycroft, psychotherapist and coach, is joining me in this episode to discuss how we make habits and how we can create space in our lives to use the Philips Lumea for optimal results. We also discuss the role of consistency in reaping the rewards of habitual behaviour and what our habits say, or don’t say, about us.To find out more about the Philips Lumea visit: Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gemma Newman is a GP and author who returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @plantpowerdoctor shares:Why she makes sure she's eating 'mood food' and why making healthy food choices can improve your physical and mental health.The joy and comfort from a cup of tea and the grounding ceremony of making it.How being of service to others and why doing good makes you feel good.Why connection with others is so important and something we've understood more over the last 18 months.How connection with nature can be so beneficial.The power of acceptance and how that can create peace in your life.The benefits she has reaped from the gokai, her morning and evening mantra.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. And that, listeners, is how I first came to learn about Lisa. I watched the video of an interview she had done with my friend, the makeup artist and entrepreneur, Mally Roncal and really liked the tone of her content, which is design to wake up, confront, empower and motivate those who watch it.In this conversation, @lisabilyeu and I discuss:Why it’s so easy to find yourself in the purgatory of the mundane.Why it’s her mission to push people to know what their dreams are and be confident to pursue them.Her message of radical confidence.Why, if you have a goal, you have to have the energy and mindset as if it’s Day One every single day.How, in her youth, she had wanted to fit in so badly that she ended up minimising herself and how she came to be able to shift into her gear when she was unapologetically herself.Why taking ownership of your mistakes and committing to learning from them is so important.Why the ego is only ever trying to protect you but sometimes doesn’t help you at all.How we can fall into the trap of rejecting ourselves and so much more…For more information about Lisa and to be first to hear about her book, out 2022, go to https://www.lisabilyeu.comWatch WOMEN OF IMPACT now.Watch Lisa's TED Talk From Housewife to the Co-Founder of a Billion-Dollar CompanyTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Philips.Harnaam Kaur is a motivational speaker and social activist whose insights on choice, and how those choices inspire positivity and self-expression are eye-opening and ultimately empowering.in this episode, Harnaam and I discuss; self-expression and why confidence comes from making choices that empower you - and who cares what anyone else thinks? We chat about Harnaam’s choices around the Philips Lumea and how just because she has a beard it doesn’t mean she doesn’t use the device elsewhere on her body - and other assumptions people may make just from looking at her. She explains why she so passionate about the mantra ‘my body, my rules’ and how we can continue to move conversations around body and facial hair forward with understanding and acceptance.To find out more about the Philips Lumea click here: Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin James is a content creator and producer who joins me on the podcast to share his feel-good habits, the strategies he uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @manforhimself shares:Why the combination of early morning exercise, and exercise where you really go for it, set him up for the day.Why matching fragrance to your mood and throwing all the fragrance ‘rules’ out of the window is a way to instantly transport yourself to a good mood.How nurturing plants and surrounding himself with plants makes him thrive as much and them.How nurturing friendships is something he realised he needed to do more of during lockdown when it wasn’t possible to see people IRL.Why setting clear boundaries and always ‘keeping something for yourself’ takes work but encourages healthy connections with people - both on and offline.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Young is an independent qualified beauty therapist who returns to the podcast to share her insights from 35 years in the beauty industry. From being a hands-on therapist to the face of beauty on shopping TV and brands' secret weapon when developing products, there's not much she doesn't know.In this conversation, Ali and I discuss:Why the customer always comes first.Why people in the public eye who have cosmetic tweakments and don’t declare it set an unrealistic expectation for what beauty products can doWhy she hasn’t had any cosmetic procedures because she doesn’t want anything to skew the effects and therefore how good a product actually isHow a shift in how we spoke about beauty a few years ago has allowed much more ‘good’ information to get out into the world but sadly has opened the doors to some ‘bad’ information.How beauty identities, ie, being someuse who uses clean beauty for example, allows you to be marketed to better but doesn’t actually mean you’re getting better skincareWhy what works for someone else won’t necessarily work for youWhy the biggest mistake a brand can make is forgetting about the customer and much much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I elaborate on one of my feel-good habits - the joy of learning.Links from the show:The Times Money MentorCoursera: Yale, The Science of Well-BeingCentre of ExcellenceTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I share my feel-good habits, the strategies I use and recommend to make sure every day is a good day.My habits include:Making sure every day starts off as productively as possible, and why that can only happen if I have an evening ritual in place.Why cleaning and tidy not only organise the mind and make me feel productive in the short-term but also have long-term benefits too.The importance of getting outside to get fresh air and also be in nature and why tagging on the habit of breathwork (I choose @mrjamesnestor and @icemanhof for mine) maximizes any time outside.How lockdown and the shift from in-person to online communication with friends has altered my friendships but made me appreciate my connections in a way I hadn’t had the chance to before.Why learning and becoming a sponge for new information has been one of the best feel-good habits I’ve leaned into during lockdown and want to carry on now restrictions have lifted.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davinia Taylor returns to the podcast to talk about her new book It's Not A Diet and how biohacking, listening to her body, working with it, rather than against, and paying close attention to what she was feeding it has been instrumental in her feeling better now, aged 43, than she did 20 years ago.In this episode, we discuss:Why she was so passionate about putting pen to paper.How her own experiences have convinced her more people should try this out.Why obesity is a very slow death.Why no one should be judged for being overweight because there are often a multitude of factors at play.Why we should be thinking about more about how food makes us feel after we eat it than when we’re eating it.Why living her healthier life doesn’t cost money and actually just requires some fairly small changes.How much of an effort it is to not like yourself and why it’s a constant battle that no one else knows you’re fighting.Why processed food are so bad for us - and not just for the reasons you may already know.The role of hormones in how we feel and the lifestyle changes we can implement that can help.Why exercising doesn’t have to mean being a gym bunny or go hell for leather and so much more…Davinia's book It's Not a Diet is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the things I'm asked about most, via DM and email, is weight loss and yet I am always hesitant to talk about this publicly in case I trigger or offend. The body acceptance and body confidence movements have opened up a really important dialogue around how we speak about weight and our bodies, but it also has the power to shut down debate around weight loss. In this episode, I discuss the nuances of this topic and share the five things that helped me overcome my own issues and lose the weight I wanted to lose.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Pycroft is a psychotherapist and coach who she joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @leepycroft shares:Why waking up and stepping outside into daylight is a foolproof way for getting your mind and body alert and how this impacts on how your body operates throughout the day.The very simple techniques where she allows her body to control her mind.The value in getting outside and into nature for calming and soothing a busy mind.Why getting to a place where you can see in panorama has the effect of calming the mind and body.The overly aggressive vocabulary that goes hand-in-hand with ‘bossing it’ culture and how that turns into a negative inner monologue that we have to undo.The Physiological Sigh; a technique she learned from researchers at Stanford University.Why animal movements have are useful to ground and centre the mind and body.Why learning is so important and taking on a course or striving to learn something new meets the emotional need to feel a sense of accomplishment, and much more… To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know the state of your finances? Do you bury your head in the sand when it comes to money?Kristin Lee is an international business manager and financial expert who joins me on the podcast to explain how we can erase the fear and shame around money, get the grips with our finances and set realistic and achievable financial goals.It’s one thing to address the administrative side of money, but there’s also the emotional side; the stress, worry and uncertainty it can case. If you immediately break out into a cold sweat when a brown envelope comes through your door then this conversation is for you.During our conversation, Kristin and I discuss:Her role in managing high-net-worth sportspeople and entertainers and why the start pointing, regardless of income or wealth, when it comes to money management, is nearly always the same.How her career in finance started out on stage as an artist before turning her passion for financial management into a way to help creatives achieve financial security in a fairly uncertain industry.Why there’s so much fear and shame around money, especially for women, and why it’s important to take control.The information you really need to pay attention to in order to manage your money.Why it's so much more expensive to be a woman.Why hiding under a rock and not facing up to your financial situation is the worst thing you can do (even if it is sometimes the easiest).Understanding when you need to delegate, who to ask questions to and when to take control.Her advice for and against joint accounts vs keeping finances separate.Why it’s not about how much money you make and about how much money you keep.Why everyone should have financial goals and what that looks like.Why being sensible with money doesn’t mean you’re not having fun, and much more…Kristin's management company KLBM. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Emma Guns Show is brought to you in collaboration with Bondi Sands.In this episode, I’m joined by Bondi Sands’ founder Blair James for an ‘everything you ever needed to know about suncare’ episode including why we need to use SPF daily and not just when we’re on holiday, what the numbers on our suncare products actually mean and why it’s so very important that we protect ourselves from the sun.If you’ve ever felt bamboozled by all things SPF then come and join us for this conversation. It IS a complicated topic and it CAN be confusing, but with Blair’s insights and expertise you’ll feel empowered, informed and know exactly how and when to apply your SPF moving forward.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Julia Samuel psychotherapist and author who returns to the podcast to talk about how we can learn to love ourselves. The topic of this podcast was sparked by a conversation Julia (@juliasamuelmbe) and I had at the end of 2020 when we discussed how liking yourself, or loving yourself, is the foundation for the relationships you are subsequently able to form with others.It made me wonder if your relationships are always challenging, cause your stress and/or pain or leave you heartbroken, is it wise to take a step back and examine how you feel about yourself before you make connections with others.In this episode, we discuss attachment theory, why loving and being loved is such a vital component of our identity, the risk in loving others and why we need to pay more attention to our feelings, rather than override them because of what others think because they are actually trying to steer us towards the things we need.We also, very unscripted I hasten to add, did a little exercise - The Felt Sense by Eugene Gendlin - which was a first for me on this podcast. Speaking of that exercise, it’s slightly hypnotic and could be distracting so please be aware of this and don’t follow along if you’re driving, operating heavy machinery or if your attention is required elsewhere. Before I sat down for this call with Julia, I was telling some friends that I was speaking to her again and as Julia has a huge amount of expertise in grief counselling and living losses, someone suggested I ask her about the end of friendships, female friendships in this instance, and how devastating they can be.I think the end of friendships can be trivialised in a way we wouldn’t do with a romantic relationship and so in this episode, we discuss why it’s legitimate to feel the same, or similar, kind of heartbreak after a friendship ends as it is when a relationship does.Julia's book This Too Shall Pass is available now.Julia's podcast A Living Loss is available on all good podcast platforms.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I discuss transitioning out of lockdown back to 'normal' and how to make the world different and 'bigger' in a post-pandemic world.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I check in with you, my most excellent listeners, about the feel-good habits series and also ask you a VERY important question.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jen Gunter returns to the podcast to discuss all things menopause; the biology of it and the narrative around it.In researching her latest book, The Menopause Manifesto, it struck Jen how the patriarchal narrative around menopause was actually hindering women, which is why the book became a manifesto to empower women with accurate information around what happens to their bodies during this time.As she says in the show, ‘it shouldn’t be an act of feminism to understand menopause, but it is’. During this conversation, @drjengunter and I discuss:Why it’s so wrong to think of your last period as an expiry date on your femininity.Why being empowered and making empowered choices requires access to accurate information.Why a patriarchal society doesn’t get to determine a woman’s worth.The lifestyle choices you make in your 20s and 30s that can positively impact your long-term health and your menopause experience.Why life can be better post-menopause.How pseudo-science and snake oil have nothing to offer you other than to take your money.The role of supplementation is treating menopause symptoms and whether anything will actually work.Plus, many mentions of Thor, Chris Hemsworth, Gal Gal Gadot and Idris Elba.The Menopause Manifesto by Dr Jen Gunter is available now.The Vagina Bible by Dr Jen Gunter is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with CeraVe.In this beauty special, we’re going to hear the story of CeraVe from its co-founder and Senior Vice President of Global Professional Marketing, Tom Allison. CeraVe is the US skincare brand that has achieved cult status in the States and now, here in the UK. What makes it so special is something we’re going to unpick with Tom in this episode, but for me, the fact it’s developed with dermatologists goes a long way to explain, not only its cult status but the reason it’s known for being such an efficient and reliable range of products. In this episode, Tom reveals where CeraVe started, and why helping people to achieve healthy skin with efficient and proven ingredients has always been at the brand’s core. Tom also explains why working with dermatologists is such a vital element of the brand’s story, so much so they even say it in the logo, and we also venture into the challenges and hurdles CeraVe had to overcome in order to get to where it is today. When you start off on the bottom shelf in the pharmacy, it takes a lot to get up to eye level…We also take a deep dive into the ceramide formula that’s the beating heart of every CeraVe product and why it’s such a crucial component, not just in the lotions and creams, but also for overall skin health - and how it’ll make your skin feel.Tom also walks us through making CeraVe so accessible via communication, application and cost.if you’re keen to find the CeraVe range you can find it in-store at Boots and also online at boots.com.Follow CeraVe on Instagram at @cerave and @ceraveuki To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sandra Lee, aka Dr Pimple Popper, returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @drsandralee reveals:Why sleep has such a huge impact on how she feels and why she makes sure she gets a good sleep every night.The TV shows that she can unwind with, because they don't require a lot of her attention, and the youtube holes she can find herself falling down.Why she savours that first sip of her morning coffee and why any coffee will do.How her skincare regime is a vital habit that makes her look and feel good.Why being positive and having a positive attitude is something she will try to bring to any situation she finds herself in.Plus, we discuss how she makes her patients feel comfortable when they may be feeling frustrated, awkward or insecure about the skin they are in.Dr Sandra Lee's skincare SLMD Skincare is available in the UK from June 14th.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rahul Jandial returns to the podcast to share his insights on life, loss and survival from his unique perspective as a brain surgeon and neuroscientist.On Rahul's last visit to the podcast, we discussed mental illness, how to improve our quality of life, why sleep is so vital to how we feel, longevity and how to take care of our brains and in this conversation, we explore his unique perspective on the more emotional and spiritual side of his role.His new book Life of a Knife’s Edge is a beautifully written account of what he has learned from the patients he has treated over the years. How he has seen the many shades of strength, resilience, acceptance and peace with the people who have trusted their lives to him.In this conversation, Rahul shares his insights, what we can learn about hope and survival from cancer patients, what he has learned about coping with trauma, how to mentally survive, heal and thrive and how this university dropout has gone on to become one of the world’s learning brain surgeons.Life of a Knife's Edge by Dr Rahul Jandial is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has your relationship with alcohol changed in lockdown?https://www.drinkaware.co.ukhttps://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukhttps://alcoholchange.org.ukTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emilie McMeekan and Annabel Rivkin are the genius duo behind @themidult and they join me on the podcast to share their feel-good habits, the strategies they use and recommend to make sure every day is a good day.As this is the first time a duo has appeared on the podcast they are each choosing two feel-good habits and then one feel-good habit they share.In this episode, Emilie and Annabel share:Why adrenaline and being suspended from a great height, with the added element of competition, is a go-to for Emilie when she needs to recalibrate.The bliss of a bath for Annabel and why it’s where she’ll allow herself to be messy. Note: if you don’t take an orange into the bath after this then you’re bathing all wrong.Why Emilie has embraced Til-Tok life and why being current and up-to-date on the latest trends feels empowering.The joy to be had from hate-watching period dramas and why Annabel has yelled at Bridgerton more than once.Then there’s the joint habit that combines luxury and work and is one of their most productive habits of all.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frances Edmonds is a speaker and author who joins me on the show to share the steps to reinvention. If you feel stifled, stuck or claustrophobic in your professional or personal life then you may need to 'repot your life', as Frances describes it, because you have become 'potbound'.In this episode, we discuss the why and how to reframe your thinking, reset your purpose and rejuvenate yourself over and over again.If you're risk-averse then the idea of constantly changing and starting from scratch might seem foolhardy, but given that we're living decades longer than ever before in a world that's innovating and advancing faster than it ever has done, being on a path that involves change and learning is one where you are less likely to be left behind.In this episode, Frances and I discuss:Why repotting is all about learning how to manage life’s transitions and changes and how empowering it is when you realise a situation you are in is suboptimal in order to move away from it. We also discuss how important it is to get to know yourself and your patterns so you can name the behaviours that might be limiting you, accept them and change them. We talk about how failure is one of life’s greatest teachers - not that we should all go out and try to fail - but if it happens, and you can look at it objectively and see what went wrong, you can move forward with great purpose. Frances also champions the growth mindset, the three Hs of humility, humanity and humour and why you get to choose your genre and why having a purpose is so important.And much much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share the new method I've been using to try to bolster my knowledge on topics I put on my to-do list but never get around to.Share your ultimate productivity hack in the Facebook Forum.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evy Poumpouras is a speaker, mentor and former Secret Service agent who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, @evypoumpouras shares:Why avoidance gets you nowhere and it pays to face and address the things in life you find challenging.Why so many feel-good habits won’t feel good in the short-term, but it’s the long-term yield that makes consistency and perseverance worthwhile.Why her favourite form or instant gratification comes on the shape of a @dunkin Cappuccino Blast.Why her evening habits routine is ‘Evy Time’ and is how she can ensure she operates at her optimum.Her evening workout, which includes some kit from @onnit and why she loves being strong.The benefits she feels from using an inversion table.Why cold showers and meditation are part of her post-workout routine.The gratitude ritual that allows her to note what has gone well, but also holds her accountable for what hasn’t.Why getting outside in the morning is a way to really ‘wake up’ and why getting an errand done first thing leads to greater productivity throughout the day.The conversation she had with Marc Bernays-Randolph, the founder of @netflix about success and what makes people successful.And much much more…If you want more of Evy's expertise and insights then her book Becoming Bulletproof is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Beverley is an entrepreneur, brand founder, influencer, author and Oxford University graduate who joins me on the podcast to talk about her book Working Hard/Hardly Working.Right now we’re being bombarded by messaging that tells us to always be working and to never be working. You know the kind of messaging that's telling you to 'hustle' one minute then go on a digital detox the next. It's confusing and unhelpful, but this massive contradiction is a good starting point for a wider, and hopefully more helpful discussion, around working hard and hardly working.In this episode, Grace and I discuss:The reductive binary of work/life balance.The damage done by the conflicting messages of hustling and working vs resting and relaxing.How burnout and over-stretching yourself can be seen as badges of honour in the current framework of what work looks like.How the concept of hard work has changed completely in the last few decades making overworking easier than it has ever been before.What she learned from a life in corporate and what she does and doesn’t apply from it in her own businesses.The way we make work and success look aspirational yet it’s so far removed from reality.Why even a job you love can feel like a chore at times (and that’s no bad thing).Success and why it’s not a destination but a course that you’re constantly having to course-correct.The value in internalising your success.How to appropriately delegate and so much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bullet Points episode, I ponder manifesting and whether simply 'asking' the universe for something will actually deliver it.I was seduced by this idea of manifesting my dreams around ten years ago when people around me, who appeared to be enjoying and succeeding at life were saying how this was a huge part of their lives and was leading them to achieve everything they set out. I tried it too, but was missing a crucial component...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Barfoot is the founder of Boxxfresh who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, Kelly shares:Why exercise is one of the quickest and easiest things she can do to feel good. How her career as a personal trainer informs the kind of exercises she does depending on how she's feeling.The importance of food, unsurprisingly given her business, on how well she feels.Why entertaining and feeding friends and family makes her feel so good and is something she takes real pride in.The role music plays in her daily life.Why a playlist can be the quickest and easiest way to get into the 'zone' - whatever zone it is you're trying to get into.The importance of meditation, slowing down and being grateful for the day you've had, and much more...For 20% off your first Boxxfresh order use the code 'EMMAGUNS20'. Terms and conditions apply. Available in the UK only.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Bodanis is an author who joins me on the podcast to discuss the notion of fairness and why being fair is an art. It's a subject that David has explored at length in his book The Art of Fairness and in this conversation we discuss:Why nice guys finish last.Why it's unfortunate that being a 'slimy jerk' can actually get you far in life.What you get in return when you encourage and enable the people around you.Why power is so seductive but can easily slip into arrogance.The importance of listening without ego.Why generosity shouldn't be confused with niceness.The lessons we learned from Faust and Wall Street.Why, if we assume the world is fair, we'll be disappointed.Why being fair to yourself first is the way to spread fairness and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I answer the most frequently asked questions about binge eating disorder and cosmetic surgery, specifically, the breast reduction surgery I had in 2019.Resources from the show:Brain over Binge by Kathryn HansenBEAT Eating Disorder SupportSEED Eating Disorder Support ServiceThe British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons BAAPSThe British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons BAPRASTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anita Bhagwandas is a beauty journalist, consultant and soon-to-be author who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this episode, Anita shares the details of her ADHD diagnosis and how it has allowed her to understand things about herself that she previously thought made her bad, wrong, stupid and lazy. It also freed her from years of worrying that was was 'wrong' with her was a much more serious issue.During our conversation, @itsmeanitab reveals:How an ADHD diagnosis freed her from thinking she was stupid and lazy.Why outsourcing and delegating is vital because it's acknowledging that you need help in certain areas.Why planning, tracking and organising allow her to make progress.Why it's so important for her to cultivate and curate a space that's beautiful.How she carves out free time and makes sure she uses it well.Her love of history and why virtual walking tours through London have been so valuable during lockdown.Why self-development is such a passion of hers and how it all started with Tony Robbins CDs and Oprah.Why it's so important to find inspiration in people that you see yourself in, who look like you and who represent who you are and where you come from.How she practices witchcraft.Why surrounding herself with beauty and luxury isn't shallow and is an ultimate feel-good habit.Links from the show:Insight TimerTrelloThe High-Performance PlannerBriliFootprints of LondonUgly by Anita Bhagwandas is available for pre-order now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault.Alexandra Heminsley returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Some Body to Love: A Family Story which charts an extremely challenging period in her life. Sexually assaulted on a train when she was nine months pregnant after a difficult journey to conceive via IVF and then when her baby was just months old, her then-husband revealed she intended to transition.In a short period of time she lost a sense of herself, felt dissociated from her body and the marriage and life she thought she had in front of her disappeared.In this conversation, @hemmograms reveals:How the conversation around women’s bodies has changed in the ten years since she wrote Running Like a Girl.How the experiences in her own life made her reassess how she spoke about bodies.Why it makes perfect sense why you have to reach breaking point.The terrifying freedom of ‘it was never about me’ when her marriage ended.The judgemental world of new motherhood.The temptation of the toxic path of rage and anger.Why it became a mission to understand and support the trans community.The implications of the pink and blue world we live in.Why, when you go through a traumatic experience, there’s value in ‘feeling all your feelings’.Her advice for anyone who feels loss, not like themselves and who wants to get back to feeling whole againAnd so much more...Some Body to Love: A Family Story is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AD| Getting to know TEMPLESPA with Liz Warom.In a brand new episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Liz Warom, Founder and Owner of TEMPLESPA, who shares with me the journey of her incredible career in beauty, which led to the creation of her own brand TEMPLESPA.TEMPLESPA celebrates its 21st birthday this year and it’s a great point at which to reconnect with Liz and the brand as she was one of the very first people I met in the beauty industry when I started working on magazines. Over lunch, she told me the story of this incredible new brand she’d created, full of incredible skincare designed to look after your skin but also make the user feel incredible too.In this conversation Liz shares with me:The incredible stories from her career in beauty and how getting married at 17 meant she had to join the workforce from a very young age.How a little bit of ‘fake it til you make it’ can sometimes get your foot in the door.How a very important mentor made her believe that anything was possible.How TEMPLESPA was born and the journey the brand has been on over the last 21 years.The one TEMPLESPA product she wishes everyone could try.Why there’s a little bit of the Mediterranean in every product they make.The challenges of the last 18 months and how being agile in business has never been more important; and much much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Lamb is a presenter and property expert who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @missamandalamb reveals:How decluttering can cleanse, clear and organise the mind as much as the space you live in.The ritual of a bathing experience for relaxing mentally and physically.Why she’s so pleased gyms have reopened because as much as walking and regular exercise outside has been a feel-good habit during lockdown, the sessions in the gym just can’t be beaten.Why getting up before everyone else and enjoying ‘quiet time’ by herself was how she would set herself up for the day during lockdown.Why naps can be amazing, but also not something to do too often.Why the idea of ’40 and fabulous’ was not her experience and how she’s navigated her way out of a slump.The power and joy of friends and friendships and how ‘you’re utterly buggered’ without good girlfriends.Why going back to social situations brings with it worries about social anxiety and stressing about awkward interactions.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you feel about hypnosis?Do you think it can help you make lasting and meaningful change in your life?In a brand new episode, I’m joined by Andrew Parr who has nearly thirty years practising hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, coaching and counselling and has seen it help people achieve lasting change - time and time again.Andrew believes that our truest, happiest and most capable version of ourselves is already inside us, hidden beneath layers of false ideas that we have all been conditioned to believe over the course of our lives. If you’ve ever thoughts; ‘I’m not good enough’, ‘I don’t deserve…’, ‘I don’t belong’ then Andrew’s technique is designed to help you dehypnotise yourself of those limiting believes - and become your best self.During our conversation, Andrew and I discuss:What is it he does and how blending hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling and coaching has allowed him to help over 17,000 clients achieve their goals.What a ‘surface level symptom’ is and how it can be the key to ‘unlocking’ the real issue.Why willpower and enthusiasm can only get you so far, and why you shouldn’t give yourself a hard time when they expire.His experience and insights from helping people with weight and food issues.Why you shouldn’t believe everything you think.Why affirmations are mostly just lies.Why triggers are often helpful signposts to the things you really need to face and work on, and much more…To find out more or to contact Andrew visit https://www.andrew-parr.com or email hello@andrew-parr.comThe book The Real You How to Escape Your Limitations and Become the Person You Were Born to Be is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there lessons to be learned from lockdown?I recently wrote a list of the things I didn't want to forget once life is back to a version of normal, but that I believe I only really observed given the circumstances the world found itself in over the last 14 months.In this episode, I share the five I jotted down.What are yours?To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Ess joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @kristin_ess reveals:Why getting outside in nature is such a quick win if you want to boost your mood.How it’s all too easy to put of going on holiday (pre-Covid) but how vital it is to take a proper break.The joy of pets and, in Kristin’s case, her gorgeous dogs.Why surrounding yourself with the right people is so important.Taking time to reflect and pay it forward and appreciatie how far you’ve come; both in life and professionally. Plus we discuss one of our favourite people in the beauty industry, the brilliant @eugenesoulimanTo find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joslyn Thompson-Rule joins me on the podcast to discuss the ways in which we can all unlock our potential.Joslyn is a sports therapist, personal trainer and @nike Global Master Trainer who focuses on movement, recovery and how we communicate with ourselves in her approach to fitness and this is something she expands on in her new book How To Move It: Reset Your Body.In this episode, we discuss how to motivate yourself, whatever your starting point and, in addition @joslynthompsonrule explains:Why motivation is often a misunderstood piece of the fitness puzzle.Why it might be helpful to take a step back and rethink what fitness means for you before embarking on a new regime.The value in daily reviews to maximise progress.Why it’s still true that more people don’t exercise than do.Why your growth and gain can sometimes make the people around you uncomfortable.Why the mind/body connection is so important.Why it’s important to recover harder than you train and so much more…Joslyn’s book How to Move It: Reset Your Body is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling uneasy about lockdown restrictions lifting?Perhaps you were so excited to get back to socialising, dining out and going back to the office but now it’s here, it all feels a little too much after the last year.I’ve received lots of messages from listeners who have shared with me their feelings or anxiety, apprehension, nervousness and more at the idea of going back to ’normal’ and that’s what we’re discussing in this week’s Bullet Points episode.How are you feeling about going back to ‘normal’?Online mental health resources:https://www.betterhelp.comhttps://theselfspace.comhttps://www.samaritans.orgTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eve Kalinik returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @evekalinik reveals:How achieving a sense of perspective is just one of the many benefits of a walk outside in fresh air.Why the kitchen is her happy place (I mean, she is a nutritional therapist) and how methodically working through a recipe can clear her head.Why she’s so glad to have discovered yoga at the age of 16 and why it’s far more mental a practice than physical for her.Why she lingers on and really enjoys a good, delicious glass of wine. And how to find a good wine in amongst all the bad ones.Why she likes to believe in a little bit of ‘magic’ for staying positive.Links from our conversation:The Life Centre (also has an app) https://thelifecentre.com Philippa Gendall (my ‘Yoda’) https://www.phillipayoga.com/plt196tzhrfu4t09fd7oigg82robi2 Lyre’s https://lyres.co.uk Noughty https://thomsonandscott.com Wilfred’s https://www.wilfredsdrinks.com Wine https://plonkwine.co  To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Annice Mukherjee joins me on the podcast to share her guide to navigating menopause as well as the importance of understanding how our hormones are making us feel throughout our lives.Dr Mukherjee is a physician and endocrinologist who specialises in supporting patients with complex medical illness, quality of life in endocrine disease, hormone problems in cancer survivors, including early menopause and other complex medical issues. She also takes a special interest in helping patients manage chronic fatigue.In her new book, The Complete Guide to the Menopause Annice outlines her toolkit for managing menopause and, hopefully, the strategies that’ll help you navigate it with far greater ease.In this episode, @drannicemukherjee and I discuss:The importance of understanding how your hormones are affecting you at whatever stage of life you’re in.Why she encourages women to be ‘prepare and be aware’ about their health.How it’s possible to feel better post-menopause than you did before it.Why diet, sleep, stress and exercise are fundamental elements of a lifestyle toolkit she recommends for navigating menopause.Her own menopause experience after a breast cancer diagnosis.The impact of the pandemic, both Covid-19 itself and the effects of a year-long lockdown are having on hormones.Plus, Annice answers questions from the Facebook group and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s mid-week Bullet Points episode is a confession.Well, more to the point, it’s an honest account of being in recovery and how this idea of being ‘fixed’ or ‘over it’ is completely false.I’m in recovery from binge-eating disorder after identifying it as an issue I was struggling with two years ago. I’ve put in a lot of graft - mental, emotional and physical - to get to a place where I no longer feel panicked around and dependent on food or uncomfortable in my own skin because of my self-sabotaging behaviours with food. What a cycle to be caught in!However, I had a setback recently and I thought it might be helpful to be honest with you about it. If you follow me here it could look as though I’ve figured it all out, but it’s a work in progress.For months I’ve felt completely free of all the old feelings I had but last weekend I spent 48 hours in a pit of self-hatred, self-sabotage and confusion.Rather than see it as a negative, I’ve decided to see it as a positive and I explain why in the show.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inge van Lotringen returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @theogbeautyboss reveals:Why her life is better for exercising and why sometimes a good sweat session can be a ‘quiet fight with myself’ that leaves her feeling powerful.Running with Prince and why having hours of Prince’s back catalogue in her ears is so motivating.How she has never aspired to a physical ideal but firmly believes in showing the body you have respect by making it strong and keeping it fit.Why gut health and a healthy microbiome is a fast-track to feeling good.The joy to be had from a pet - in Inge’s case the infamous Grumpy Cat.Have an anchor or a base to keep you true to who you are.Why reading a book can be so fulfilling, take you out of your head and take on emotional journeys and to places you’ve never been before.Why she actually has, based on the above, a lot in common with @willsmithWhy my texts to her about Prince’s live concert Sign o the Times bring her so much joy. (This last one might be a fib)Inge's book Great Skin - Secrets the Beauty Industry Doesn't Tell You is available nowTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosacea is much more than a skin condition.Lex Gillies joins me on the podcast to explain what it’s like living with and managing rosacea. Lex was diagnosed with rosacea 16 years ago and has been blogging about skin and rosacea on her blog for nearly ten years. As with anyone with rosacea it’s a case of learning how to manage your own skin, identifying your triggers and finding the products that work for you.That is, however, only one part of the issue. Having a visible skin issue doesn’t just affect the skin and in this episode Lex explains how the severity of her rosacea, at diagnosis, left her feeling less able to participate professionally and socially. Not to mention the effect it had on her confidence and self-esteem.In this episode, @talontedlex and I discuss:What rosacea is, why it can go undiagnosed and why each person’s rosacea is so unique.Why learning to manage rosacea entails trial and error and requires a holistic approach.The idea of a cure-all or magic bullet solution being a myth.How Lex’s own experience with rosacea affected her confidence.Why creating talontedlex.co.uk helped her but has gone on to help thousands of followers.How becoming a trusted resource for all things rosacea is a responsibility she takes very seriously, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you avoid bad information? It's harder than you think, especially when it comes to beauty but there are some excellent sources of good information out there. And by 'good' I mean scientific, evidence-based resources that share accurate, up-to-date, proven information.The five resources I recommend if you're looking for the good stuff are:Michelle WongStephen Alain KoDr Emma CraythorneDr Emma WedgeworthThe Eco WellClaire ColemanTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Crilly is a writer, content creator and model who returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @ruthcrilly reveals:Why walking is essential for feeling good, clearing her head and putting life into perspective.The joy of some time alone with a magazine and cup of herbal tea. The ceremony and ritual of a daily bath for winding down and putting a full-stop on the day.The joy of Mint Magnums and what her special edition Magnum would be if she ever became their spokesmodel.Why taking a step back from social media is often a good move for your mental health, and the changes she’d make the platform to make users feel good.The distraction of time spent on Right Move, even if you have no intention of moving, and much more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Gemma Newman joins me on the podcast to discuss the many health benefits of a plant-based diet.Gemma has nearly 20 years’ experience as a family doctor, is a member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and is on the board of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.I’m moving towards a more plant-based diet because the evidence shows it can have a significant improvement on all sorts of health issues. From reducing inflammation, slowing the ageing process, reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular diseases, reversing and preventing diabetes, reducing symptoms of the menopause, strengthening the immune system, alleviating symptoms of arthritis, lupus and MS, and much more.It’s a fascinating area of research and Gemma is a wonderful resource, not least because she has observed significant improvements in her own health from switching to a Whole Foods Plant-Based diet.However, changing the way you eat is no small feat and you’d be right to have questions. In this episode, @drgemmanewman and I discuss:What a whole foods plant-based diet (WFPB) means and what it looks likes.Why eliminating meat doesn’t mean you won’t be getting enough protein in your diet - and other ‘deficiency’ myths around cutting out meat.Why diets are short-term and WFPB is something to apply in the long-term as a way of life.The confusing messaging coming from the food industry.The impact changing your diet can have on stress and anxiety.The macro and micronutrients of a WFPB diet and where supplementation is and where it isn’t appropriate.Gemma’s wish for us to move towards conservation agriculture.Food freedom and intuitive eating.Her thoughts on ‘healthy at any size’, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullet Points • Book ClubIt’s time for another #bookclub episode of the podcast, not least because you’ve been sharing with me, via DM and email, the books you’ve been enjoying lately. I’ve also had my nose, and ears, in some great reads and I’m sharing my five favourites with you.I selected books I’ve found informative, inspiring, entertaining and downright eye-opening and I’d love to hear your thoughts.In this #bookclub episode:How to Move It by Joslyn Thompson-RuleAct Accordingly by Colin WrightThe Art of Fairness by David BodanisSteven Pressfield’s The War of ArtTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Young is an Independent Qualified Beauty Expert Beauty who returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @aliyoungbeauty reveals:Why getting outside is so vital for regulating mood and getting perspective.Why having animals, in Ali’s case dogs and horses, is a great leveller.Why it’s important not to see self-care as something you need to carve out a lot of time for because 10, 20 and 30 second bursts can also help.If things aren’t going the way you want them to, it’s a good tip to just do something, anything, different.The mind-clearing benefits of a shower.The calming effects she feels from her beauty products.The book Ali mentions is Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic WorldTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to improve your professional and personal relationships, but didn’t know where to start?Carole Robin teaches interpersonal skills at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in the now ‘legendary’ and ‘life-changing' course Interpersonal Dynamics.If you find building and nurturing strong bonds a challenge or feel unable to handle the challenges that arise when you grow close to others then Carole’s insights will be a revelation. In the course, Interpersonal Dynamics, which she teaches alongside David Bradford, Carole has unpacked the mechanics and ‘science’ of relationships so they can be better understood and optimised. Thankfully, Carole and David have shared these insights in their book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues - it’s a brilliant read and a strong recommend from me.In this episode, Carole explains: Why achieving exceptional relationships is within your reach.The importance of vulnerability, curiosity and empathy in building relationships.The risk involved in trying to deepen a relationship.Why you shouldn’t let fear get in the way of learning and growing.How to pay attention to one’s own feelings and the feelings of others.Why we have to get in touch with, and have an appropriate, feelings vocabulary, and much more…Oh, and if you listen to this I guarantee you’ll never say ‘I feel like…’ again without checking yourself.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you have burnout in lockdown?Are you at the end of your rope? Have you had it up to ‘here’? Are you over it? Are you just so plain exhausted that you just can't be bothered?I don’t know about you, but all the things that used to push me to this feeling haven’t been present in lockdown. I’m no longer rushing, catching trains, trying to keep appointments and juggling a work and social life. I haven’t gone far or done much outside of my home in nearly a year yet I’m feeling similar feelings to those I’ve felt when I’ve previously burnt the candle at both ends. But how?As I started to investigate what burnout really feels like, what it means, how you get it and how to avoid it, I came across some interesting facts. In this new episode, I talk about why burnout is actually pretty specific, why the language around feeling overworked, exhausted and tired makes matters even more complicated and why now is a good time to give yourself a break.Burnout: The High Cost of Achievement by Herbert Freudenberger The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd Burnout: Solve your Stress Cycle by Emily NagoskiBurnout Survival Kit: Instant Relief from Modern WorkUntamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon DoyleTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Emma Wedgeworth is a consultant dermatologist and skincare expert who returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @dremmawedgeworth reveals:The power of music and why some 90s RnB can be just the thing for getting her out of a negative headspace.Why dancing, and dancing with reckless abandon, can help jolt you out of a bad mood or sense of ennui.Why it’s important to love your skin and your skin tone, but how there’s an undeniable feel-good factor involved in a bit of fake tan glow.The value in therapy sessions and why you don’t need to be at rock bottom to have a conversation with a mental health professional.Why it’s so important to find a balance where you can be of service to others without draining your ability to help yourself.The joy to be found in a makeup bag and why disconnecting from yourself, and how you look, can be a sign of a bigger issue.The joyous escapism of binge-watching a TV series and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked yourself what makes YOU happy? Are you frightened to be yourself in case you’re rejected? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Do you feel as though you’re living the life you should be?@emilyjaynehoughton and I discuss this and much more on a brand new episode of the podcast. Emily is an author and digital specialist whose debut novel Before I Saw You asks these questions, and more, and so she joins me on the podcast to discuss:How to start living for yourself instead of for others.How vital it is to set boundaries.Why people-pleasing ends up pleasing no one at all.How to avoid hitting rock bottom (buy why sometimes hitting rock bottom is a gift in disguise).Why we shouldn’t be accepting ‘okay’ and should be striving for ‘great’. Why a journey of self-discovery is painful, difficult but ultimately hard work worth doing and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Bullet Points episode attempts to help those listeners who’ve been in touch asking for help finding their fitness mojo. In the last few months I’ve received a lot of messages from listeners who have explained that they ‘hate’ exercise and would love to know the secret to getting motivated.In this episode, with some helpful insight from my friend @alexlight_ldn, I share the five tips that I think take exercising from something that’s dreaded and endured to something that’s truly enjoyed.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a lot of listeners, this week marks the anniversary of going into lockdown and so it seemed timely to check in given that the last 12 months have been challenging, to say the least.Online counselling resources: www.betterhelp.com and www.selfspace.comTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rupy Aujla returns to the podcast to share his expertise and insights on how our diet can affect how we feel and our health in the long-term.Rupy is a doctor, founder of the UK’s first Culinary Medicine course and author whose latest book, The Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1 which makes healthy eating even easier. If you think you don’t have the time or it’s just too complicated to eat a more plant-based diet or make sure every meal ticks that ‘five a day’ box then think again.In this conversation, @doctorskitchen and I discuss:The proven long-term benefits of plant-based eating.His thoughts on the idea you can be ‘healthy at any size’.What a perfect plate of food actually looks like vs what we think it might look like.How one’s relationship with food can sometimes need interrogating and the resources available if you think you need support.The difference between guilt and shame and what that means in terms of our relationship with food.The idea behind his new book and how it’ll help you get nearly a kilo of fruit and veg into your diet with very little fuss or nonsense.Why he’s so keen to prove that eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, and much more.To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share my top five activewear brands that achieve the ultimate trinity of style, function and performance.Free PeopleThe Scoop Neck Good Karma bra.The Take Me Back Pullover.The Love TankGapFit @ GAPThe Eclipse Bra.Blackout Stripe ⅞ Leggings.Brushed Tech Jersey Ankle Joggers.Lorna JaneThe V-neck back detail sports bra & High-Waisted Ankle Grazer Leggings.The Comfort Sports bra.The No Dig Ankle Biter leggings.Varley.Blaine Bra.Cheetah Print bra and Cheetah Print leggings.Smudge Print Bra and Smudge Print Leggings.Sweaty BettyThe Power Leggings.Athlete Seamless Long Sleeve Top.Stamina Sports bra.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Hirons returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.Caroline is a best-selling author, skincare expert, businesswoman and consultant who admits that while she doesn’t struggle with feeling down, she does have a series of habits that set her up for a great day. During our conversation @carolinehirons reveals:How and why she developed a ‘let’s just get on with it, shall we?’ attitude.Why she has surrounded herself with ‘no’ instead of ‘yes’ people.The power of a good playlist for helping her sail through her to-do list or get a task done.How her family ground and centre her.Why the day doesn’t begin until her bed is made.Her ‘wallpaper’ of SVU, Oprah and anything familiar.Why she’s so good at multi-tasking.Why you NEVER come for @oprah, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.Jess Griffiths is the Clinical Lead for @beatedsupport and she joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss eating disorders, in particular, binge-eating disorder.If you’re a regular listener or have followed me for a while, you’ll know this is something I struggle with so I wanted to bring Jess onto the show to shed light on a type of eating disorder that affects more people than you might imagine, yet is a type of eating disorder that is not as widely-known as anorexia and bulimia.In this episode, @jessthegryffindor shares her expertise and insights on:What exactly binge-eating disorder and what it might look like and feel.How preoccupation with food, weight and shape can be an indicator of a bigger issue.Why eating disorders tend to disproportionately affect a people-pleasing personality type.Why it’s estimated that at least 30% of people who present as morbidly obsessed have binge-eating disorder.How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has an excellent success rate when offered as treatment, but why there is a severe lack of resources which means diet and exercise are often given as a ‘fix’.The body positivity and body acceptance movements and whether, in some instances, they have the potential to endorse behaviours associated with a mental health issue.The link between eating disorders and depression, and much more…It is never my intention to create content that will upset, offend or alienate and I am very much aware of how much I am still learning on this journey and about this subject, but I felt this was an important conversation to haveIf you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 or beateatingdisorders.org.uk  To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s Bullet Points, the focus is on home workouts.With gyms closed, a lot of us have had to figure out how to maintain our fitness or get something resembling a decent workout at home. Sales of home gym equipment surged by over 5000% last year, so clearly a lot of us have had to find a way.Whether you’ll be first in line when gyms reopen or have become a convert to the at-home workout, in this episode I share the kit I think is non-negotiable whether you want an intense sweat session or a well-earned stretch.My at-home gym consists of:A yoga mat.Two sets of resistance bands - lower body and upper body.Two dumbbells and a kettlebell.A Bosu ball.I also have some sliders gathering dust in a drawer and was very close buying a weight vest last summer, but thankfully good sense took over.I am not a qualified trainer and have no professional fitness experience. If you’re looking for inspiration then I highly recommend @aliceliveing @jillianmichaels @zannavandijk @popsugarfitness on @youtubeTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel-Good Habits is taking a break this week so I can bring you a Town Meeting. Inspired by the Handforth Parish Council Zoom Meeting I thought I’d see how you felt about a panel show. I asked three of my buddies; @joljones @featuresjourno and @nadinebaggott to join me on this episode to discuss email etiquette knowing full well we’d take a fair few detours along the way.Have your email habits changed since working from home/lockdown? Do you have any email bugbears? Should emails only be sent and received during working hours?We discuss this and a whole lot more including; when it’s actually appropriate to use the term ‘expert’, the way people speak to each on social media platforms, the strategies we’ve used to stay chipper during lockdown and a whole lot more.If you like this format and want more of the same with a variety of guests and experts then please let me know by emailing me at thebeautypodcast@gmail.com.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Bohannon is an entrepreneur, brand founder and podcast host who joins me on the podcast to share her insights and expertise on everything from finding your purpose, navigating failure, connecting with who you really are and much more.In her own business and endeavours, Liz focuses on finding your purpose, being passionate about that purpose and focusing on how you can have a positive impact on your own life and on the lives of othersDuring our conversation, @lizbohannon and I discuss:Acting out of fear vs living in a growth mentality.The advice Seth Godin gave her that changed everything.Whether it's reasonable to expect your passion to pay your bills.Why it's important to think about how you can make the world better for yourself but also for others.Why you have to overcome your own ego and admit where you've screwed up if you want to make real progress.The time she spent living in her car and how failure ended up being a part of her journey to success.Why self-help isn't always helpful, and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this midweek show, I share some news and also answer three of my most frequently asked questions.News:I've been on the other side of the microphone as a guest on other podcasts incl; Emma Forbes Life & Soul, Heather Thomson In My Heart, and Liz Bohannon's Plucking Up.I also wrote a feature about binge-eating disorder and having breast reduction surgery helped me tackle my issues with over-eating in Red Magazine.FAQs:I'm often asked if I'm still doing Jillian Michaels workouts from her Jillian Michaels Fitness App and in this episode, I share the workouts I've used and enjoyed, how I found inspiration from Madison Lecroy to try a resistance band workout, and the free workout videos available on Youtube. I've had lots of questions about hair loss, hair thinning and hair shedding and I update you on my progress and the two videos I've created to share my own update and the best advice I can give for anyone tackling these issues.And finally, as we enter our roadmap out of Covid here in the UK I share the reactions listeners have been sharing with me about this - some negative, some positive and the strategies I think may help.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mally Roncal is a makeup artist, entrepreneur and author who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @mallyroncal reveals:Why it’s so important to find a reason to celebrate.The mood-boosting power of a full face of makeup.How she gives herself a reality check in lockdown if she feels her mood slipping.Why it’s so key to connect with your friends and family, even virtually.The joy she finds in music and sharing music.Why making something like catching up on your favourite TV show into an ‘event’ can amplify the joy it brings, and so much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete, adventurer and world record holder who created The Wim Hof Method to help people unlock a host of physical and mental health benefits.While Wim is an extreme athlete who has climbed into the Death Zone of Mount Everest and completed a full marathon above the polar circle in just a pair of shorts, his method is accessible to anyone.It’s based on three pillars: cold therapy, breathing and commitment and with consistent practice Wim has shown its ability to increase energy, improve sleep, reduce stress, heighten focus and determination, increase willpower and strengthen the immune system.And for anyone who, as I often as my guests on the podcast, wants to see the data, he welcomes scientists to scrutinise and validate his claims.In this episode @iceman_hof and I discuss:The power and fortitude that exists within us all and how to access it.How the benefits he felt from cold exposure and breath work is now being validated in labs under clinical supervision.He isn’t a ‘freak of nature’ anyone can do what he does.Why a ‘cold shower a day keeps the doctor away’.How forcing yourself to experience discomfort, such as cold, only amplifies the pleasure you feel from the warmth.Why it’s vital not to limit yourself; sometimes pushing your limits is where you find out who you are.Why failure is a vital part of life and how to handle it and learn from it when it happens, and so much more…Please use caution and seek advice, where appropriate, when attempting any exercises, especially in water.Further reading on Wim and The Wim Hof Method:Find out more about The Wim Hof Method.Wim's book The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits.The scientific research behind The Wim Hof Method.The breathing exercise I mention and use frequently Guided Wim Hof Breathing.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for another #bookclub episode of the podcast, not least because you’ve been sharing with me, via DM and email, the books you’ve been enjoying lately. I’ve also had my nose, and ears, in some great reads and I’m sharing my five favourites with you.I selected books I’ve found informative, inspiring, entertaining and downright eye-opening and I’d love to hear your thoughts.In today’s #bookclub episode:Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss (@thefbinegotiator) and Tahl Raz. Keep hitting the same dead-ends in your lines of communication? This book could help and Chris’ insights in his time as a hostage negotiator are incredibly helpful.TMI: My Life in Scandal by Perez Hilton (@theperezhilton). Perez came on the podcast at the end of last year and it was in preparing for that conversation that I read this book. It’s a fascinating insight into what was going on as Perez, and his hugely popular website, charted a unique period in celebrity history. Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson (@jessicasimpson). I used to love a TV show on MTV called Diary. The tagline was ‘you think you know, but you have no idea’. This is my way of saying that I thought I had the measure of Jessica Simpson, but it turns out I didn’t have a clue. I listened to this on @audible and it’s a triumph, not least because of the way in which Jessica tells her story.Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle (@glennondoyle) Yep, @adele influenced me into buying this. One social media post and within seconds it’s on my @amazonkindle. Adele said ‘this books will shake your  brain and make your soul scream’, but what do you think?How to Heal a Broken Heart by Rosie Green (@lifesrosie). Rosie charts her journey through heartbreak and the disintegration of everything she thought was certain and it’s raw, honest and not at all sugar-coated. In this book Rosie re-enters that pain in order to offer anyone else experiencing it a path out of it. Her honesty, candour and resilience shine through and it’s a must-read guide for anyone struggling with heartache, loss or rejection. To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Forbes is a broadcaster and presenter who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @emmaforbeslifestyle reveals:The importance and ceremony of list-making and why a ‘to-do’ is so vital for organising her mind as well as her affairs.Why having structure to her day is so helpful for channeling that feel-good feeling.The value she has found in making lists before she goes to sleep. Why it’s so important that she gets outside and into fresh air every day (and not just because the dog needs walking).Why indulging in reality television without guilt or shame is pure, feel-good escapism.How she has become far more proactive with her friendships in lockdown and why it’s made her feel so good to foster those relationships in the ‘new normal’.The joy she finds in food and food preparation and why cooking for the ones you love is such a feel-good habit for her.Why soup is her go-to for the ultimate feel-good cooking experience.To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hayley Quinn is a dating and confidence coach who joins me on the podcast to share her expertise on dating, making connections and knowing what you want from and in a relationship.Hayley is one of the UK’s leading dating coaches and her story of how she came to be one of the leading, and most trusted, authorities on dating, for both men and women, has a slightly unusual beginning. But it was this perspective, the origins of which she shares during our conversation, that allowed her to create her own unique insights, courses and workshops that have helped people in how they approach their own dating life.In this conversation, Hayley and I discuss:Whether there really is a ‘power play’ at work when you’re in the dating ‘game’. The rules of dating and whether they actually exist or not.How to turn text chemistry into a real connection in person (when and where lockdown restrictions allow)How to express yourself authentically.The dangers of getting hooked on the idea of someone, but why it’s such an easy trap to fall into.The value in getting to know yourself before dating.Why rejection is a vital part of dating and why it’s vital to learn how to handle it.The many and varied, and quite unhelpful, dating ‘truisms’ out there.Dating after separation, divorce or after the breakdown of a long-term relationship.How to communicate what your needs are, and so much more…Hayley's TED Talk Searching for Love to Escape Ourselves.To sign up for one of Hayley's courses or for one-to-one coaching visit -- www.hayleyquinn.comTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your beauty regime a form of self-care?In this episode, I open up a conversation about something I've seen slowly happening around me in the beauty space and I'd love to hear your thoughts. It's the idea that the beauty products we buy and the way in which we use them amount to self-care.Personally, I find this to be a worrying development because self-care is a broad concept that means so much more than what I think some beauty and wellness brands are currently communicating. It comes at a time when the conversation about mental health has never been more open and somewhere along the way this idea of self-care has managed to establish itself as the 'soft' treatment option for minor mental health issues. Feeling a bit anxious? Light a candle and use your best bath oils. Eleven months of lockdown getting you down? Exfoliate, apply some fake tan and wake up fabulous. Struggling to feel motivated? Put on some red lipstick.These are all lovely things to do, and there's no doubt about it, there is a very real 'high' from an indulgent bath, a golden glow and an I-mean-business red lipstick, but it's my opinion that they do not offer any meaningful long-term support to mental health and it's potentially dangerous to suggest they do.On one hand, the destigmatisation of mental health issues means that we're seeing a medicalisation of normal emotions; feeling sad is expressed as being depressed, feeling stressed is expressed as anxiety and it's quite possible that a bath, fake tan and red lipstick might make you feel better. But on the other, those people who actually have depression and/or anxiety might feel like failures if these things don't work for them or, worse still, there's a real risk that those people, the ones who need genuine help from a mental health professional or doctor aren't actually getting it.I’m so interested to hear what you think on this subject...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lisa Creaven is a dentist and the co-creator of @spotlight_oral_care who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @drlisacreaven reveals:How her feel-good habits help her fight against the fact she’s a worrier by nature.How something as simple as routine can be the thing that makes her feel good and achieve a sense of calm.Why she’s re-embraced her love of music and piano during the lockdown and how it has helped her ‘tune out’ of daily stresses.How she has revisited transcendental meditation, on a daily basis, to lower her stress levels.Why time outside in fresh air is so vital for finding balance - especially if that time outside is time alone.Why sleep is so important and how she makes sure she gets good quality sleep and much more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richie Bostock is breathwork coach, author and speaker who joins me on the podcast to share the life-changing benefits of breathwork he has experienced first-hand and also seen in the tens of thousands of people he has ‘breathed’. Richie’s own journey starts in corporate management and digital entrepreneurship, two very high-stress environments where exhibiting stress is a sign to the people around you that you’re taking your job seriously. But it was his father’s MS diagnosis that made Richie go on a journey of discovery to help his dad, via training with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof, that triggered a profound change in Richie too.If you’re reading this then, well, sorry to state the obvious, but you’re breathing, but what more science and research shows us is that we may not be breathing correctly. Meaning, our breathing might actually be working against our physical, mental and emotional health. Richie discovered how to breathe for maximum benefit in all these areas, which is why he is so committed to sharing his message as far and as wide as possible.In this conversation, @thebreathguy and I discuss:How breath is free medicine; it’s just a case of knowing how to use it.How the benefits of breath have been known for centuries but modern science is proven, unequivocally, the real impact it can have.What he learned from the Ice Man himself @iceman_hofHow he ‘ripped the band-aid off’ his own life and made huge changes.How breathing affected his own tendency towards OCD.Why we should ‘hold all perspectives lightly’.Why modern living seems to be forcing us to choose between ‘certain unhappiness’ and ‘uncertain happiness’.How trying to be someone you aren’t can lead to disconnection and depression.Why breath is the Swiss Army knife of the body.How finding your breath and creating a space to be still can be where you tap into your intuition, and so much more…Download Richie's app Flourish.Richie's book Exhale is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Emma Guns Show is brought to you in collaboration with Skinceuticals.I’m joined by Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist and skincare expert, who joins me to take a deep-dive into antioxidants and how they provide vital protection for your skin.We also take a look at Silymarin CF, the new Vitamin C antioxidant serum from @skinceuticals_uki which offers, as you’d expect from the leaders in antioxidant skincare, a potent Vitamin C in a formula that supports oily and blemish-prone skin.In this episode, Dr Emma Craythorne and I discuss:the benefits of antioxidants and Vitamin C.what free radical damage is, how it affects the skin and how it can be treated.how to know a good Vitamin C serum.why many Vitamin C formulas favour certain skin types.the difference between Silymarin CF and other Skinceuticals antioxidant serums.the formulation of the Silymarin CF serum.how the addition of silymarin and salicylic benefit the efficacy of the serum on oily, blemish-prone skin.how to know if you need an antioxidant that’s designed for oily, blemish-prone skin.what oil oxidation is and whether more people are experiencing it because of mask-wearing.how Silymarin CF fits in with a skincare regime for oily, blemish-prone skin.how to layer the serum among a regime for oily, blemish-prone skin.the other cumulative benefits of using the serum.The serums mentioned during the show:Skinceuticals Silymarin CF, £145.Skinceuticals Phloretin CF, £150.Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, £140.Dr Emma Craythorne can be found on Instagram as @dremmacraythorn, her TV Show The Bad Skin Clinic is available on Discovery Plus and her website www.dremmacraythorne.com.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Ripley is a PR executive, former fashion editor and author who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @jacquiripley reveals:The feel-good joy she gets from her wardrobe and why she’ll never throw anything away.Why ironing is a form of meditation for her and ironing clothes for @naomi and @yasminlebonWhy thrifting is one of her favourite habits and her tips for finding gems on your search.Why she loves the creative process of selling on @ebay and the thrill she gets from a positive review.The benefits of Gua Sha and why she’s become a huge fan of facial massage in lockdown.Discovering her inner @mrshinchhome and the pleasure she derives from a deep clean.Why she loves the old school pleasure of flicking through a copy of a magazine.Her love of mood-boarding and how it fires her creativity and also allows her to create feel-good art for her home office.The life coaching course she took years ago and how rediscovering it has helped her cope with lockdown.Why podcasts are like ‘free university’ for her, and so much more…Jacqui's eBay name is: jacrip_22To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather Thomson is an inventor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, speaker, licensed health and wellness coach and adventurer who joins me on the podcast to share her story of growing up in small-town America and ending up in the bright lights of New York City working with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Sean Puffy Combs and Beyoncé.I got to know about @iamheathert when I watched her in The Real Housewives of New York, the highly successful @bravotv show following the lives of Manhattan’s elite social circle. It was clear, even via the lens of an edited reality TV show that Heather is a shrewd businesswoman, incredibly fair and someone who prides themselves on being a loyal, supportive friend, which made her really interesting to watch.In addition to her TV work Heather is a designer and has recently trained as a health and wellness coach as well as starting her own podcast In My Heart with Heather Thomson where she has interviewed a string of varied and highly accomplished guests.In this conversation, Heather and I discuss:Growing up in small town America and being drawn to the bright lights of New York City.Working in close proximity with people like @beyonce @jlo and @diddy on their fashion labels and what she learned from the experience.Why no one wants to be ‘yes’d’ to death.How being endlessly curious has been nothing but helpful in life and her career.How working for @diddy made her find her drive.How the meaning of ‘success’ has changed for her over the years.How the current political situation in the US has been like ‘windex’ allowing us to see ‘clearly’.How failure is an essential part of any journey and makes success all that much sweeter, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning. Contains discussion of eating disorders and mental illness.In this episode, I share a commitment with you, my most-excellent listeners, about future episodes and content and I would LOVE your feedback. The resources mentioned are:BEAT | The UK's Eating Disorder CharitySEED Eating Disorder Support ServiceTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Green joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.This is Rosie’s second visit to the podcast; the first time we discussed the fallout from her divorce and her feel-good habits reflect not just the ways she stays positive during lockdown but how she put herself back together after the shock of the split.During our conversation @lifesrosie reveals:The dopamine rush of kissing and why she never wants to get out of the habit of a good snog session.The comfort and calm of being warm to make you feel safe.Why having friends around you who are honest and open, and why being open and honest with yourselves, brings so much joy and saves so much pain.The joy of being a mum to a dog.Why it’s so important to light the expensive candles, use the extravagant bath oils and never save anything for ‘best’, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TJ Waterfall is a sports nutritionist specialising in plant-based nutrition who joins me on the podcast to talk about what a plant-based diet really looks like and what the many benefits are.The scientific evidence shows that a plant-based diet is one of the most effective ways to improve both long-term health and also support fitness goals and recovery. However, if you've heard anything about plant-based diets you've probably heard they are a fuss and nonsense that's more trouble than its worth. TJ joins me to share his experience, first-hand and working with elite sportspeople, of why that isn't the case.In this episode, TJ and I discuss:What the difference is between being vegan and being plant-based.How to discern what information is accurate and what might be marketing blurb.Why a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on key nutrients.Why cutting meat out of your diet won’t mean you’re missing out on protein - or will struggle to find it elsewhere.The health benefits of eating a plant-based diet; both on cardiovascular health and overall risk of other chronic conditions.Why a plant-based diet can have such a positive effect on how you feel, and much more…TJ's book The Plant-Based Power Plan is available now.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Skin+Me.In a brand new episode of the podcast I’m joined by the expert team of consultant dermatologists from Skin+Me; Dr Malvina Cunningham, Dr Ben Esdaile and Dr Jason Thomson. If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I’ve seen a marked improvement in my own skin, dealing with the issues of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation since I started using the Skin+Me service. I’ve been so impressed, not just with my own results, but with how easy and efficient the service is. One of the most impressive qualities of Skin+Me is the expert team of dermatologists behind the brand, which is why I asked them if they’d join me in an episode to answer YOUR questions about all things skin and skincare.In this conversation, Malvina, Ben, Jason and I discuss:Who can benefit from seeing a dermatologist.Whether there are there any downsides to long-term retinol/tretinoin use.The topical ingredients that’ll make the skin look brighter.Their views on the skin-tightening and anti-ageing benefits of LED.How to know the difference between rosacea and general redness.How to tell dry skin from dehydrated skin.The topical ingredients that’ll support retinol in perimenopausal and menopausal skin.Why niacinamide doesn’t work for some people and what to use instead.Whether it’s really necessary to wash your face twice a day if you’re inside all day.What effect stress has on the skin.How to deal with maskne, and much more…Please note: this episode was recorded via video call as lockdown restrictions meant we couldn't record in-person so there may be inconsistencies with sound.Get your first month’s treatment with @skinandmehq FREE with the code ‘EMMAGUNS121’ - you just pay the £3.50 prescription charge. You can cancel your subscription at any time and you are not entering into an annual contract.To use the code visit: www.skinandme.comTERMS & CONDITIONSThis offer is open to new customers only and valid until 28th February 2021.To redeem this offer you must use the code EMMAGUNS121 and be:Over the age of 16Live in the UKHave at least one of the following skin concerns  Acne Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) Melasma Pigmentation related to sun damage Skin-ageing concerns including; fine lines and wrinkles Issues with skin texture and pore size Treatment is subject to dermatological assessment by the Skin + Me expert dermatology team who will decide upon your eligibility after you have completed an online consultation and submitted three photos of your skin. Currently, the brand can only treat skin concerns affecting the face and don’t currently treat rosacea, eczema, vitiligo or psoriasis. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other brand offer.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadine Baggott joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.As you’d expect from Nadine, these habits are practical, honest and there is absolutely no sugar-coating whatsoever. To quote one of Nadine’s favourite films, ‘buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy night’. During our conversation @nadinebaggott reveals:The benefits of having pets and the rewards the act of loving and caring for them gives.The dangers of externalising your power.How to make lists, but lists with real purpose that create action.Why it’s important to find pleasure in small things.The dangers of being around miserable and/or narcissistic people and why @drramani youtube is a good source for sussing that out.Why getting outside is vital for physical, mental, and emotional health.How music can play a vital role in setting your mood and making you feel motivated.Why @beyonce Lemonade played a crucial role in helping Nadine navigate a challenging time in her own life.Why it’s so important to have hope and something to look forward to.The friends she has surrounded herself with and what they all have in common and why they are such a positive network of trusted connections, and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Gabija Toleikyte is a neuroscientist, behavioural coach and lecturer who joins me on the podcast to talk about the ways in which we can create lasting change, form helpful habits and have a better relationship with the people around us.In this episode, @supergcoaching and I discuss:How to form a habit.Why bad habits aren’t always ‘bad’. Why understanding how the brain works can help us act on our intentions to make good habits.The role the amygdala plays in ‘keeping us safe’ by steering us away from change - even if we want that change to happen.How perception bias affects how we interact with the world.The different leadership styles and how sometimes what might seem efficient will actually show you down.How to get yourself into a growth mindset.How to avoid procrastination by following a few key exercises.Her new book Why the Fck Can't I Change? and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullet Points • Need a good night’s sleep?In this mid-week episode I share some tips for helping you get a better night’s sleep since it’s something, based on the DMs, messages and emails I’ve been receiving, that seems to be bothering a lot of people right now.I can relate, I’ve suffered with insomnia in the past and stress is often the thing that causes the most disruption to my ability to fall asleep, stay sleeping and sleep well.As we’re all under added stress right now it’s no surprise that for a lot of people sleep is becoming harder and harder.In the episode, I share the five strategies that have worked for me and that I recommend to try to get sleep back on track, even with the added stresses and strains:- Make a list of everything that’s on your mind before your head hits the pillow. The act of writing out any worries can compartmentalise them and minimise the stress attached to them.- If you’re working from home and are tempted to have a quick nap when you’d normally run out for your afternoon coffee then, well, don’t.- Create the perfect environment for sleep; a comfortable bed, the right kind of lighting, the right temperature - it all helps.- Create a sleep schedule - and stick to it.- Take a look and what you’re eating and when you’re eating it. A small tweak such as eating dinner an hour earlier could make all the difference when it comes to sleep quality.To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.#podcast #selfhelp #loneliness #lonely #health #mentalhealth #wellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Caldognetto, makeup artist and youtube sensation, joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @lisacaldognettomakeup reveals:The power in scent and fragrance for setting her mood.The importance of getting fresh air to stay invigorated.How a morning bath feels like the ultimate indulgence.How she uses Tarot in her daily life help her focus.Why connecting with friends, even virtually, something you should always have in the diary, and much more…Links from the episode:Astier de Villatte -Palais de Tokyo Incense Sticks Diptyque Baies Scented Candle Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri Bag Neals Yard balance room spray The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and GuidebookTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the podcast is Part Two of the Ask Me Anything episode I published back in November featuring your questions that have come in via the Facebook Group, Instagram and email.In this episode I answer:How do you permanently work from home so effectively and maintain mental health?How did you move from ‘weight loss’ mode into maintenance managing bingeing impulses?Can you talk about why you do intermittent fasting? How long have you been doing it and what benefits have you noticed?What are you looking forward to this year?Do people notice a difference in you since your breast reduction?Have you ever experienced any racism/bias in the industry and, if so, how did you deal with it?What is your favourite biscuit?What are your thoughts on microblading? Where to start on a fitness journey, please?How is your hair density coming along?Will you film a day in the life incorporating everything from supplements to exercise to what you eat and then maybe how you plan your day etc?I'm interested to know how your breast reduction has impacted your ability to exercise, or your enjoyment of it - if at all?What are your favourite features of your Apple Watch?Links from this episode includeBrain over Binge by Kathryn HansenNez Hasan for microblading.Philip Kingsley Video ConsultationApple Watch via Vitality Health InsuranceTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode for those times when you don't want to become zen, you just want to be distracted. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel-Good Habits | Year in ReviewAs we begin 2021 I thought it might be helpful to take a look back at the habits my wonderful guests have shared in the #feelgoodhabits show and the ones that have come up time and again. Clearly, these are the habits that, anecdotally, deliver that feel-good feeling, so in this episode, I share some data and research that explains why.The most common #feelgoodhabits of 2020 include:Whether you want to call it exercise, fitness, working out or movement, there’s no denying how often guests cited getting the heart rate up every day. Daily movement is proven to, among other things, improve self-esteem, self-confidence, improve sleep quality and lower stress levels.Let’s call this one ‘connection’ - these are those bonds with friends and family. In addition to making up feel-good, these bonds are proven to promote better mental and physical wellbeing.The benefits of pausing and being grateful. Showing gratitude allows us to feel and enjoy positive emotions and relish the good things when they happen rather than letting preoccupation with stressors allow them to pass you by.Therapy and mindfulness. I’ve grouped these together even though they are quite different, but have been proven to bring about change at brain level for long-term mental health benefits.Having a laugh, in whatever form that may take for you. You can spontaneously laugh for a minute and feel how it affects you physically (try it, it’s bonkers, but it’s wonderful), dance like a loon to your favourite feel-good song or find a blooper reel on YouTube. Laughter has been shown to boost immune function, decrease stress-related hormones and increase our good cholesterol. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee makes a welcome return to the podcast for a conversation about weight loss. While it’s that time of year when we’re bombarded with messaging about ‘new year, new you’ and so many prompts about going on a diet and starting a new fitness regime this episode definitely isn’t that.@drchatterjee shares his insights from nearly 20 years in GP practice and those appointments where his patients have said, ‘I just can’t seem to lose weight’. What Rangan observed is that so many people were only looking at diet and exercise when, in actual fact, there are more factors at play.Rangan supports his expertise from years in practice and scientific research with his signature approach, which is one of compassion. It’s this approach that has helped him guide patients towards their goals and now readers of his new book Feel Great, Lose Weight.In our conversation @drchatterjee and I discuss:The emotional relationship we have with our bodies, food and fitness.The controversial topic of ‘food addiction’.Why you can be trying your very best to be healthy and fall short for reasons that aren’t your fault.How to break down your health goals so they become enjoyable pursuits not another stick to beat yourself with.How to have a healthy relationship with your bathroom scales.Why how we talk to ourselves is a crucial part of our progress.How our emotional baggage and childhood experiences can influence our weight; and so much more....I am acutely aware that the subjects of weight and weight loss can be difficult ones to approach because the relationship we have with these issues tends to be an emotional one. For that reason, we are inclined to see, hear and react to discussion of these issues through that personal emotional filter. I don’t want to apologise for my content but I do want to explain; I hope it’s evident I have no intention, when creating any episode of the podcast, to upset, alienate, offend or shame. As much as I’m mindful of this and have wrestled with whether it’s appropriate to create content on weight loss or not, I’ve decided it’s important to have this conversation for the benefit of the person it may help rather than not create it for the person it may potentially offend.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I answer a question I’ve been receiving a lot over the last few weeks and that’s how to tap in your motivation. How to get ‘in the zone’ when it comes to reaching goals.This question is mostly about fitness, and usually in response to my morning IG stories where I chat to you pre- and post-workout, so that’s what I focus on in this episode but the tips for setting goals, aims and objectives and not losing momentum are, I think, universal.At this time of year we are bombarded with messages about ‘new year, new you’ and, as I explain in the episode, I loathe that messaging. It’s lazy and unhelpful and this idea that you need to get ‘back on track’ or atone for your festive excesses with a new fitness regime or diet is shaming. I don’t intend to contribute to that narrative with this episode, but as so many people have asked the same question I did want to answer in a way that, I hope, is responsible and helpful.In the episode, I share the five strategies that work for me:Take a step back from your goal and look at all the things that may influence the success of your efforts. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of inspiration, even if it’s just virtually.Avoid the ‘all the gear, no idea’ approach to achieving your goal.Set yourself up for success by plotting a path to your goal with achievable ‘wins’ along the way. Stick with it: it may sound boring but consistency is arguably the most important component when trying to achieve any goal.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.#podcast #selfhelp #loneliness #lonely #health #mentalhealth #wellness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sali Hughes is a journalist, broadcaster and author who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @salihughes reveals:How ending the day with a cryptic crossword eases her into a good night’s sleep.The confusing messaging around exercise and fitness generally and how she loathes the process but enjoys the results.Why it’s so important to get dressed even when you’re in lockdown or working from home for prolonged periods.The way in which she uses fragrance to set her mood and why scent is her one concession to ‘woo-waa’.How cooking is an act of love; to oneself and the people around you.Why she’s a fan of intermittent fasting.The power of female friendships and the work that goes into creating close, supportive bonds; and much more…Sali mentions the following fragrances:Thierry Mugler CologneOakwood for Sunspel by Lyn HarrisFrédéric Malle Cologne IndélébileDiptyque PhilosykosGuerlain L'Heure BleueCoco by ChanelGlossier YouFrédéric Malle Musc RavageurFrédéric Malle Portrait of a LadySali also mentions The Times Cryptic Crossword and The Guardian Cryptic Crossword and the Madonna Peloton ride.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Puddicombe is the co-founder and voice of the @headspace app and he came on the show in March 2019 to share his wisdom on meditation and mindfulness. It’s estimated 1 in 6 people are currently struggling with their mental health so it seemed timely to re-share my conversation with Andy. As we conclude 2020 and reflect on what has been a challenging 12 months, the overload may be triggering, upsetting and unsettling for many of us, so it seemed like the perfect time to share Andy's insights and wisdom.Andy began meditating aged 10, spent 10 years as a Buddhist monk and, I can tell you from having spent time with him, he exudes stillness and calm in a way that I’ve never seen on experienced before.If you’re currently feeling anxious you may find Andy’s insights helpful. During our unedited conversation, @andypuddicombe explains:- How to approach meditation if it’s new to you.- The symmetry between nutrition and meditation in how we look after ourselves and our health.- How meditation can ease feelings of anxiety.- Why meditation doesn’t mean that you have to empty your mind.- The role of breathing in meditation.- The difference between meditation and mindfulness.- The difference between our thoughts and intuition.- How to learn not to believe everything you think, and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Hirons, Trinny Woodall and Nadine Baggott joined me on the podcast for what ended up being one of the most unstructured conversations I've ever committed to audio for this podcast.I'm revisiting it this Christmas as so many listeners have shared that they have found such wisdom and insight in this episode and that it has kept them company and made them feel connected. Given the circumstances of Christmas 2020 offering connection seems like the least I can do so I'm bringing it out of the vault for your enjoyment - whether it keeps you company while you prepare Christmas lunch or take a few minutes for yourself away from everyone.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is taken from an IGTV I published shortly after the Tier 4 restrictions in the UK.If you're struggling right now or are finding it particularly difficult at Christmas then I hope this helps.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Chapman is a makeup artist, content creator and businesswoman who joined me on the podcast to have a frank and open discussion about mental health.At the time of recording, back in the summer of 2018, both Sam and I had made strides with our own mental health and having this conversation was with the aim of creating a safe resource for anyone listening who may be going through something similar. Sometimes, when you’re struggling, it can feel very lonely and both Sam and I were keen to have a conversation that would make anyone feeling isolated, alone and helpless feel comforted that they weren’t alone and that there were options and ways to move forward positively.In the two and half years since this episode was published I’ve had numerous messages from you, my most-excellent listeners, saying how useful this episode was, how much you appreciated Sam’s honesty and how it helped you understand your own mental health and have empathy for other people experiencing something similar too.This is a conversation I think back to time and time again, and given the year we’ve had and how 2020 has plunged people deeper into mental and emotional distress, or caused people to experience these things for the first time, I thought revisiting this chat may be helpful.In this conversation, @samchapman and I discuss:What it’s like to feel depressed and why no two depressions look the same.Why sometimes it’s the people around you who’ll sense your struggle before you do - and why that’s ok.The building blocks of recovery and how little things can have a huge impact.How not all relationships survive your recovery and how to make peace with that.How depression can sometimes feel like a slow disconnection from yourself and how to reconnect - and much more.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ksenia Edwards is the editor-in-chief of HOLR magazine and she joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.In this conversation, Ksenia and I discuss:How she starts her day with meditation, mindfulness and gratitude to stay on track.How staying connected, via video calls, has been a saving grace during lockdown in Toronto.How she disconnects from work while also working from home 24/7.Why mixing up her fitness and making sure she moves every day is a vital tool for staying positive.Why having a playlist of go-to songs that give you an instant 'buzz' is always wise.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Liveing is a qualified personal trainer, bestselling author, columnist and content creator who joins me on the podcast to talk about her career journey, from musical theatre to fitness, and everything in-between.This episode was recorded in July 2019 and I wanted to revisit it because I believe Alice has some of the best, and most responsible, physical and emotional health content around. Furthermore, since we last spoke I have used her workouts, which are available via her instagram @aliceliveing, and they have completely changed my body - so I can personally attest to how positive an impact her content can have.In this conversation we discuss: the cult of wellness.evolving and growing in the public eyebeing responsible in all things health and fitnessliving with anxiety growing in confidencethe right place to start on your fitness journeywhy it's important to make mental health a priority and much more...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author and podcaster whose area of expertise is happiness and she joins me on the podcast to unpick how to navigate a path towards happiness.This episode was recorded in December 2017 and I had time with Gretchen to discuss her book The Four Tendencies, which gives insight into four personality types based on how we react to internal and external expectations.Not only is it an interesting way to understand oneself, it also offers valuable insight into how other people process the world.In this conversation, @gretchenrubin and I discuss:Why she’s a ‘happiness bully’ but how that has helped her find her own happiness and help others find theirs.How we can better our personality by interrogating how we react to inner and outer expectations, as explored in her book The Four Tendencies.How to know if your tendency is one of a questioner, obliger, rebel or upholder.Why, when our basic needs are met, we can then explore what happiness means to us.How times of stress, change and anxiety can affect our happiness.Why 50% of our happiness is genetic (and what the other 50% is made of).How meeting Oprah impacted her and her work.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're looking for ways to give back to your wider community this Christmas then these charities and resources can help you direct your time, money and/or skills to services that really need them:www.do-it.org is a great resource for finding and advertising volunteering opportunities in your local area.Trussell Trust are always looking for volunteers to help them provide food to those locked in poverty.Centrepoint launched their Christmas 2020 Appeal in anticipation of the worst homelessness crisis in the UK as a result of Covid-19.To become a call-companion for someone struggling with loneliness visit Reengage.Visit Refuge to donate an emergency parcel to a family fleeing domestic violence.Head to Crisis to find out how you can support them this Christmas.Visit Beauty Banks to donate and help end hygiene poverty.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum. To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Sincero is a bestselling author, success coach and motivational speaker who, after transforming her own life, turned her attention to to helping others transform theirs.I first read Jen’s books about four years ago and they lit a fire under me at a time when I was feeling as though the world was against me - and the world was winning. Unlike other self-help books Jen’s tone is no-nonsense mixed with tough love - there’s a directness to her books that make their wisdom impossible to ignore.In this conversation, which was originally published in June 2017, @jensincero and I discuss:Why we all have the ability within us to create what we desire.Why it’s important to evaluate and understand your relationship with money. Why it’s not uncommon for women to subconsciously shy away from making money.You don’t have to act like a man in order to be financially wealthy.The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone.Why taking responsibility for your situation is the best starting point for effecting change.Why listening to others doubts and fears can be damaging and how vital it is to surround yourself with the people who’ll cheer you on.Why the word ‘realistically’ is so ridiculous.The power of visualisation and going to your ‘spiritual gym’.Why rejection is proof that you’re trying.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Hemsley joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @melissahemsley reveals:The joy, comfort and nourishment to be found in making and eating soup. How she practices gratitude to help her keep perspective.The benefits of long walks in the fresh air for mental clarity and physical health.Why practising saying ‘no’ has become a vital feel-good habit.The importance of playing a role within, giving back, to you community.The value she find in tech-free meals and ‘unplugging’ from online life.To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marisa Peer is a world-renowned speaker, rapid transformational therapy trainer and best-selling author who joined me on the podcast in January 2017 to discuss the power to change that's within us all - even if you have to go looking for it.My conversation with Marisa had a really profound impact on me personally and I know, from the feedback I've received in the nearly four years the show has been live, that it's one that has really resonated with you, my most-excellent listeners, too, which is why I wanted to revisit it in this series.Marisa has over thirty years experience, has worked with CEOs, rock stars and Hollywood A-listers, given talks with millions of views online and, as you'll hear, specialises in making rapid, sustainable changes.In this episode @marisapeertherapy and I discuss:The power of telling yourself 'you are enough'.Why we're never taught self-esteem and how to achieve it.Why self-worth is such a vital building block to emotional wellbeing.Why solid self-worth can help you avoid falling into the comparison trap.Why we fear rejection.How she has been able to 'hack' the brain to achieve long-lasting positive change.Why it's important not to make something that isn't good for you familiar.What's different about the brains of the successful, multi-millionaires she works with.How to overcome the issues you may have with food.How our body image can be linked to much more than how we look, our weight or our clothes size.The tools to use to attract love into your life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the VaultBianca del Rio - September 2018.Bianca del Rio is a comedian, drag queen and entrepreneur who came on the show in 2018 to discuss fame, work ethic and staying on track when the world may be trying to push you off course.This conversation has really stayed with me and Bianca, real name Roy Haylock, gives really excellent motivational advice in this episode. I remember leaving the hotel after this recording and feeling wired and inspired. Seriously, I enjoy Tony Robbins as much as the next person, but Bianca del Rio can be my guru any day.I come back to his words time and time again, which is why I wanted to revisit this conversation. Also, the advice and perspective within this show is timeless and when I went back to re-listen I realised that much of it what Roy shares is the kind of thing it’s useful to be reminded of.In the two years since this conversation happened Bianca starred in the sequel to the hugely popular film Hurricane Bianca, performed on the West End in Everybody’s Talking about Jamie and was the first drag queen in history* to headline, and sell-out, Wembley Arena on the It’s Jester Joke stand-up comedy tour.I’ve bookmarked this episode with a note that says, ‘when you’re on the brink of wallowing, listen to this’…In this conversation @biancedelrio and I discuss:Being true to who you are, understanding that some people aren’t going to like you for it, but moving on with purpose regardless.Why an opportunity is only as good as what you do with it.Why the ‘hustle’ is far harder than you can imagine, but what consistency and perseverance pay off in the long-term.The importance of taking responsibility for what you say and your actions.Building coping mechanisms that don’t include complaining to someone else/a social media platform.Why it’s so important to get out of your own head and much more…To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Rinna is an entrepreneur, actress and author who joins me on the podcast to talk about launching her eponymous beauty brand Rinna Beauty.Lisa Rinna is already a global household name with her work as an actress, author and as part of the cast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills but Lisa is also an incredibly savvy and successful businesswoman who has created a hugely successful lifestyle brand.In this episode, @lisarinna and I discuss:How the path to Rinna Beauty wasn't always easy or smooth.How the challenges she faced along the way actually made the final product a lot stronger.The way her career achievements in fashion, acting and brand-building helped shape her beauty line.Why being hands-on and working 24/7 is vital to her success and who she is to her core.Why being authentic to yourself and listening to your gut is crucial, both in business and in life.Her tips for staying positive when life might be getting you down.And why @rupaul has all the knowledge when it comes to making your dreams a reality.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the VaultOriginally published in July 2019 this conversation with Rochelle Humes is one so many listeners emailed me about; enjoying Rochelle's positivity, resilience and perspective.Rochelle Humes is a TV Presenter, Author and Entrepreneur who joined me on the podcast to talk about how she has navigated a career in the entertainment industry since the age of 10.From a childhood spent on the stage in the West End to years spent topping the charts, first in SClub Juniors and then The Saturdays, Rochelle is now one of the UK’s famous faces.In this conversation @rochellehumes and I discuss:Working and being in entertainment industry from the age of 10.Having a hunger for a career and why being strong-willed helped her achieve her goals even at a young age.Why it’s okay to have more than one passion in life.Why it’s important to set goals and how not to lose momentum when you reach them.How she has followed her gut instinct even when it went against the prevailing advice.Why doing what you ‘should’ be doing can be a step in the wrong direction.How knowing what your priorities are and setting boundaries make life a lot easier.Applying ’The Secret’ and using visualisation to know what you want in life.Why it’s so important to be your authentic self to channel your inner confidence.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cher Webb joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.During our conversation @cherwebbmakeup reveals:How music plays a really important role in how she feels and why creating playlists help he set a tone/mood.The joy to be found in a fresh flower delivery and why the blooms from @auctiondirectflowers put her in a good mood over lockdown.How turning 40 in lockdown felt and how she made the celebrations even more special.Why a past life (as a General?) may have influenced her love of routine and regime, especially when exercising, to boost her mood.Why disconnecting from her phone and spending time in nature is something she’s had the time to lean into during lockdown and will continue to make a priority.How notebooks and making lists play an important role in staying organised.To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amelia Freer is one of the UK's most respected Nutritional Therapists and healthy eating experts. Through her best-selling books, social media and courses, Amelia has helped thousands to people to achieve a healthier, happier life. She is passionate about 'making healthy simple, for as many people as possible, without losing any of the joy to be found in cooking, eating and sharing good food.In this episode of the podcast Amelia and I discuss:Why so much conflicting information about what is and isn't 'healthy' has made enjoying food, which should be one of life's most simple pleasures, so confusing.Why the fundamental rules of eating well are actually very simple.Why our emotional relationship with food can often be the first step in nutrition.How beautiful food starts with a prepared kitchen.Why knowing how to create a well-balanced, nutritious plate of food should be a skill we all have.How her positive nutrition pyramid can be your daily check list for eating healthily.Why it's so easy to become disconnected from the food you eat and how you feel.The cult of wellness and the woeful effect it had one what we understand as 'nutrition'.Where healthy eating, weight loss and diet do and don't crossover.Amelia's books are available below:Eat, Nourish Glow: 10 Easy Steps for Losing Weight, Looking Younger and Feeling Healthier.The 10 Day Plan to Nourish and Glow: Lose Weight, Feel Great and Transform Your Relationship with Food.Cook, Nourish Glow: 120 Recipes to Help Lose Weight, Look Younger and Feel Healthier.Nourish & Glow: The 10 Day Plan.Simply Good for You: 100 Quick & Easy Recipes, Bursting with Goodness.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk through some tactics that may help, in the short term, if you're feeling lonely. Whether it's because of the lockdown restrictions, the new 'normal' of working from home or because you've just found yourself in a situation where you're alone a lot, and that's uncomfortable or not preferable to you, then these strategies may be helpful.Avoid falling into the comparison trap. In other words, don't measure the value of your life and experience against others, especially if the medium via which you are comparing is a social media platform.Use your social media profiles for good and if that means muting a few people then so be it.Lean into boredom. And I mean really lean into it.Be physical and use exercise as a way of breaking up the day.Get outside and really appreciate the sights, sounds and how it feels to be out in the fresh air. It's proven to reduce blood pressure and help with feelings of depression.Rather than focusing on all the things being alone aren't allowing you do, focus on what being alone does allow you to do. If you're really struggling with loneliness and need support then visit The Samaritans or seek support from a service such as Self Space.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.