The Emma Guns Show

This episode was originally published in March 2023.

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.

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Who knew that #26habits, the year-long project we did together in 2018, wasn't just installing great lifestyle changes, it was also futureproofing my mental and emotional health...

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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.

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I've ranted about this before, but could the age of the guru finally be coming to an end?

Jay Shetty by John McDermott in The Guardian

Dr Andrew Huberman in New York Magazine

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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.

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It started with a wardrobe clearout but what it revealed was a lot more than a closet of clothes I didn't need...

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This episode was originally published in January 2022

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.

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I've been a bit absent lately - here's why.

My feature on The Daily Mail.

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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...

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This episode was originally published in February 2023.

'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!

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This episode was originally published in February 2023.

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.

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I deliberated for such a long time about whether to share this, but I felt I had to.

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Talk about a great natter with a fantastic friend. Natalie Anderson is what you might describe as 'good energy', incredible company, good chat and always keen to pass on the latest snippet of advice to make someone else's life easier. That's one of the reasons she started The Capsule, a place where you canfind all of Natalie’s recommendations for a healthy, happy lifestyle - essentially taking the guesswork and legwork out of finding the things you need and the things you love.

What she started talking about was her own experience with anxiety, something she kept private but started sharing solutions to on The Capsule before opening up about her own experiences and creating a community of women who felt the same and were as keen to find solutions and balms as she was.

What started as a blog, following her time as a columnist at Hello magazine, has turned into a huge enterprise and I’m delighted to learn what more’s to come from Natalie and The Capsule and find out what’s working for her in 2024!

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There has been so much incredible feedback on the recent episode with Trinny Woodall that I'm resharing her first visit to the podcast in 2017 for those who want to hear how her journey to becoming a global CEO started.

Trinny Woodall joins me in this episode of the show to talk about:

•Her range of stackable makeup Trinny London

•Finding her authentic voice

•Being a social media superstar - watch her Facebook lives here >> Trinny Woodall Facebook

•Avoiding burnout

•Learning lessons from, and not being felled, by failure

•Bringing a new concept to the beauty industry

•Being a businesswoman and what that really means...

•The role her social media followers played in helping her develop her range

•Polarising opinion and much more...

Find your personalised Trinny London colours here >> MATCH2ME

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Trinny's back and how things have changed since she last visited the podcast. Trinny London, her makeup and skincare brand, was a start-up and now it's a huge, global success. Dare I say, it's a big of a juggernaut now, which means the last few years have involved some steep learning curves for Trinny who has had to step up to the role of CEO. I find Trinny in a reflective mood on this occasion as we discuss ending toxic friendships, being open to love and the lessons one learns from navigating through the crappy stuff.

Trinny's book Fearless is available now.

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Dr Ramani's recent visit to the podcast was so popular that I'm re-publishing her visit to the show from 2021.

‘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 a narcissistic off, and much more…

Dr Ramani’s books are available now at all good bookstores:

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/DoctorRamani

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Trigger warning: contains references to eating disorders and self-harm.

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Heartbreak is no fun and while it might be a rite of passage and something everyone will go through, the emotional, mental and physical pain can be unbearable and feel never-ending. While the breakdown of a relationship can be horrendous, the end of a friendship can be devastating too and Shelley J Whitehead has a guide to overcoming this kind of heartbreak, which she shares in this episode.

There are stages of heartbreak, all of which are important, and as awful as they may feel as the time, they are evidence of moving through and eventually beyond the heartbreak...

Shelley's book Healing Your Heartbreak in 28 Days is available now.

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I wanted to share a little update with you about my wardrobe cleanse and how it made me break-up with Free People (you can read about that heartbreak here) as well as an excellent article I read from The Times on the trend of taking breaks from dating called Boy Sober.

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What is the impact of narcissistic abuse? And can you ever recover? Dr Ramani Durvasual is arguably the world's leading expert on narcissism and her books and YouTube channel are testament to her breadth of knowledge on the topic. However, while defining, describing and identifying narcissism has become a widespread pastime, how actually to recover from the effects of narcissistic abuse is much less talked about - until now.

Dr Ramani's latest book It's Not You: How to Identify and Heal from Narcissistic People delves into how to put yourself back together, how to be wise to and avoid gaslighting and how to navigate the world without being sucked into narcissist's gravitational pull.

On her first visit to the podcast, Dr Ramani helped me realised my role as an enabler and in this conversation we discuss how to build the emotional toolkit required to navigate a world with difficult people.

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Who knew a wardrobe clear-out, which was more about not contributing to the cycle of fast, disposable fashion would also cause a bit of a 'rethink' about how I want to present myself in the world.

Well, turns out that selling on Vinted has opened my eyes to a few things about my wardrobe that had nothing to do with clothes and/or fashion.

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You always have a good time with Amanda Lamb. That's been my experience since knowing her; she always leaves me laughing, is the first to give you a sideways look about an in-joke and is makes you feel amazing for having spent time in her company. So how wonderful to have committed her genuine friendship and authenticity to audio in this conversation where we discuss how she felt invisible in her 40s and is now loving her 50s, being numbed by anti-anxiety medication and the dreams and aspirations she still wants to achieve.

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In this episode I bring you a rant about self-help and what I think has been a huge change to the way we look for support and advice. Plus, I have Covid and it all goes off the rails a bit.

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I adored this conversation with Katy Hill. You may recognise her face, and voice, from her time on iconic children's entertainment show Blue Peter but Katy is now a personal development and empowerment coach and established LIMITLESS by Katy Hill in 2018.

Suffice it to say, if you are in need of a boost, this is the conversation to listen to. We cover everything from knowing what your dreams are, being comfortable with what your version of success looks like and how to plot a path towards your best life.

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January seemed to go on forever and it might be why so many of us are feeling depleted, tired and burnt out before the first month was over, but in this episode I share what I think might be a useful way to re-frame how you look at productivity and avoid burnout and exhaustion altogether.

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Stacey Duguid has my heart after this conversation. We have many mutual friends but this was our first proper chat and, as you'll hear, it's exactly that - a searingly honest get-to-you-know-you conversation that just so happened to be committed to audio. I love an open guest who isn't afraid to tell it how it is and that's exactly what Stacey is.

From navigating infidelity, divorce, unhappy relationships, mental and emotional breakdowns, going back to bed, losing friends on the way, the discomfort of mid-life and what it really means to be neurodivergent in the world... This is a wide-ranging conversation and I sincerely hope you love it!

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Don't hang up! You don't have to but what if she just spent a little time looking at our spending habits and how we could spend our money a little more wisely? I say this as someone who loves the dopamine high of a next day delivery or splurge when I'm out at the shops but who is realising more and more, how unnecessary it all is...

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Kierra Campbell blew me away with her honesty in this episode. She really is what dream guests are made of; honest, willing to go to uncomfortable, sometimes difficult places, but always keen to make sure listeners have a great time and hopefully come away with something useful for their time spent with us.

Kierra is one half of interior design duo Poodle & Blonde and we meet her when she's poised to make some serious changes in her life and though it's a lot of change at once, she's seeing it as a sign that she's ready for growth and new adventures. It's a refreshing and reassuring attitude and one I intend to emulate next time I feel overwhelmed.

During our time together Kierra shared her life lessons learned from a difficult, unstable childhood, navigating the business world as an young, black female entrepreneur and how her business and business partner taught her how to trust...

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Talking about weight loss and body image is controversial in a way that for me, as someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, is hard to comprehend. But as someone who has battled their weight for most of their life and now finds themselves having overcome that struggle, I wanted to talk about it. Apparently, that makes me fatphobic. Have a listen to the episode and see what you think...

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I had so much fun chatting with Joanna Jensen. Not only is she the founder of one of the most successful brands of recent years, Child's Farm, she's also an open book and, as you can hear in this conversation, will to talk about anything. Whether it's the ethics behind a sustainable brand, generational shifts in work ethic or how to consume mindfully, she has a well-formed opinion on everything.

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Beware self-help gurus and other musings about personal development and self-improvement that we're all susceptible to in January...

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Conversations about weight, size and shape have never been more loaded or volatile, which is why I am so pleased to have had Laura Adlington on the podcast. This felt like a really important conversation about the complex issues about weight, body shape, size and everything that goes hand-in-hand with complex and toxic relationships with and around food. Whether it's addiction, eating disorder or mental illness, it's something that can be all-consuming and life-limiting.

Laura has interrogated her relationship with her own body and food issues in her book Diet Starts Monday, but also takes a closer look at the ways in which diet culture and anti-fat bias seep into our consciousness and make us feel less than.

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Taking a month away from instagram felt impossible, but as I quickly learned, a lot of good came out of stepping back from social media...

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It's 1st January, which means you're probably being bombarded with lots of 'new year, new you' messaging and potentially feeling as though there's something about yourself you need to change or improve upon. Well, I reject this idea. Instead of searching for flaws, let's celebrate all the things we know to be true having lived our lives and made mistakes.

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It's been a busy year here at The Emma Guns Show... 52 podcast interviews, 52 Bullet Points Episodes and a tonne of conversations available for you to view over on my Youtube channel.

With so much content, it'd be easy to miss a show or two, so for here are my Top 5 picks of 2023 if you need some hope, inspiration or a peek behind the velvet rope!

Andrea McLean

Dean Piper

Mandy Hickson

Jodie Cariss

Michael Douglas

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Joe Nucci has gone viral for his straight-talking posts about mental health and trauma. While it's no bad thing that we've become more comfortable talking about mental health and that struggling with mental health issues is now far less taboo than it was a decade ago, there are elements of the conversation that are unhelpful. Being defined by your mental health doesn't afford you the ability to make changes, progress and move beyond a diagnosis and it's this which Joe is challenging.

When I saw his posts, I knew he had to be welcomed onto the show to expand on his position and explain how he positively sees the conversation changing and moving forward.

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What would happen if you typed 'create a script for The Emma Guns Show podcast' into ChatGPT? Press play and you'll find out...

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Dr Nicole LePera makes a welcome return to the podcast following her first visit in 2021 where we discussed, among other things, self-sabotage, how easy it is to 'coast' through life, the empath/narcissist dynamic and how to set boundaries. This time around Nicole shares her insights on building strong bonds with other people by first getting to know yourself.

I love chatting with Nicole; she is always generous with her insights and expertise. Her new book How to Be the Love You Seek really is a valuable guide for anyone who hasn't felt the love they want or need.

Listen to our first conversation here: Nicole's 1st visit to The Emma Guns Show.

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Social media is great, right? We get those little dopamine hits from refreshing our feeds, get to peek into other people's lives and can find a way to be entertained 24/7. But what if you're using it too much? What if you're hooked?!

In this episode, I share my findings from my first week or a month-long social media break. Am I in a clammy heap on the floor thinking about Instagram or am I far more present and engaged in my daily life?

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There were so many questions sent in for November's Ask Me Anything that I decided to answer them in this month's solo episode. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write in!

Questions answered in this episode:

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I've had a flurry of messages from people recently asking how to navigate food and drink during the Christmas Party Season. I'm not an expert but I know what it's like to feel completely out of control around food, especially when it's in plentiful supply so I hope this episode is helpful for anyone who struggles in the same way.

You can contact Beat Eating Disorders via their website or on 0808 801 0677.

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Kathryn Hansen changed my life. I don't say that lightly, but her book Brain over Binge helped me confront, come to terms with and ultimately start recovery from an eating disorder I didn't even realise I had.

You see, binge eating disorders tend to go undiagnosed and actually impact more people combined than the better-known anorexia nervosa and anorexia bulimia. It can be easily dismissed as gluttony, laziness, greed and a whole host of other negative labels that nobody really wants to wear. Still, it is a recognised emotional/mental illness that can be supported with treatments, including counselling.

I had lived in shame for years since I was a child and my weight tipped over into the obese category at the doctors, so I began a relationship with food that was secret, feast or famine and co-dependent and which led my body to look and feel a way I didn't want it to.

In this episode, four years after reading Kathryn's book and being able to install lifestyle changes that have changed my relationship with food forever, we discuss the muddy topic of what it's like to feel dependent on and powerless around food.

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At the time of publication, we are fully into Cyber Week and every advert on social media, television and billboard is screaming about the amazing deal you could get for this week only. It's all a bit grotesque in light of the cost of living crisis so I thought I'd bring some balance to your podcast feed with a list of amazing charities you can donate to and support this Christmas.

https://doit.life/

https://www.trusselltrust.org/

https://centrepoint.org.uk/

https://www.reengage.org.uk/

https://www.gosh.org/

https://www.crisis.org.uk/

https://refuge.org.uk/

https://www.beautybanks.org.uk/

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I'm just going to say it, I'm a fully signed-up Michael Douglas super fan after this conversation. He's a hairdresser and entrepreneur with over 35 years in the beauty industry, and how Michael and I have never 'properly' met despite our years in the same space is beyond me but thank goodness we put that right by 'meeting' for this conversation.

It's not an exaggeration to say that a lot of what Michael said really stayed with me after we spoke; his thoughts on karma, forgiveness and apologising gave me pause for thought and were really helpful in helping me get clarity on some of my own 'life stuff'.

We covered a lot of ground in this chat and perhaps what I loved the most was that he was happy to answer anything, to explore any subject in a way that was unguarded and very real.

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In this Bullet Points, it's over to you as I ask for any tips and strategies for taking a social media break and also ask which guests from 2023 you'd like to hear on the show again in 2024.

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Die Hard IS a Christmas movie and this, my dear listeners, is why Lindsey Kelk and I are friends. Well, this and also a joyous mutual appreciation for Taylor Alison Swift, anything a little bit supernatural and also bralettes.

Lindsey returns to the podcast as her book The Christmas Wish is published in paperback but it's exciting times for Lindsey who has several major products in production as well as new books expected next year.

Her return to the podcast is, as you'd expect from two people who regularly communicate by WhatsApp about pretty much everything, to hear about the books she's written since she last visited, her feelings about Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, her latest and greatest beauty finds (this is mainly a love-in about the CurrentBody LED Face Mask) and much more.

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We're all familiar with the feeling of overwhelm, right? But what if, instead of overwhelm, you're actually overloaded?

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It's just you and me! It's an Ask Me Anything episode featuring your questions. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write in.

How do you feel about travel?How do you separate social media for work and personal life?What's your main motivation in work and life?What helped you with hair loss?What makeup and skincare you using?What is your fitness regime at the moment?Is it hard to maintain weight loss?Do you feel happier now you've lost weight?

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In this episode is Claire Coleman one of the most trusted, familiar and respected names in beauty journalism. She is known for being thorough, relying heavily on evidence and science to debunk myths or bring clarity to the latest attention-grabbing headlines. In fact, she is so detail-oriented that I’ve been calling her The Forensic Beauty Journalist for years. 

Claire is also a returning guest to the podcast and my friend. She is someone to whom I regularly go for advice and to find out what she thinks about certain topics because she is so thoughtful and considered. Claire doesn’t tend to put pen to paper or indeed open her mouth unless she has thought through what she is going to say.

It’s why I thought a ride through her life lessons would make for an interesting conversation and also because I’ll take any opportunity to quiz her about pretty much anything because her perspective is always helpful.

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I've been stunned by how quickly and efficiently this works and if you listen to the podcast and try this one bit of advice, I'd love to hear if it works for you too!

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My guest in this episode is Logan Ury, the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, Dating Coach, Behavioural Scientist and author. In her current role at Hinge, she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love.

She regularly receives messages from people who tell her that her advice, via talks, courses and her book How Not to Die Alone is the reason they are married and/or have kids and she admits, ‘it’s an unbelievable feeling to know that you’ve changed the course of someone’s life through your work’.

But what about Logan’s own life? Find out about her stance on dealing with crises, communal living and more...

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I heard the most helpful advice this week and I think it might have finally pulled me out of a month-long funk. Want to hear it?

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My guest in this episode is Holly Tucker, one of the most trusted, inspiring and familiar names in UK business. She co-founded the ecommerce behemoth notonthehighstreet.com, is UK Ambassador to Small Creative Businesses and has generated £1billion for the economy. She is a force to be reckoned with.

Holly is a highly respected entrepreneur not least because she has dedicated her career and platforms to championing small businesses. She received an MBE for services to small businesses and enterprise in June 2013 as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Rather than business as a stuffy space with spreadsheets here and flow charts there, Holly’s brand of entrepreneurship is all about creativity.

She has topped the Amazon and Sunday Times Business Bestseller charts with her books that have helped hundreds of thousands of business owners find the skills and mindset to steer their businesses to success.

Holly founded the immersive brand Holly & Co to help small businesses through the highs and lows of their business journeys and is striving to redefine what it means to be ‘a small business’. She also encourages more women and young people to start their own businesses.

Welcome to the podcast Hurricane Holly!

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In this episode of Bullet Points, Sarah Jessica Parker shares how she stays optimistic, even when life is throwing curveballs. It's sound advice for anyone who feels overwhelmed by dark thoughts or overthinking and I hope these words of wisdom find whoever needs to hear it today.

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My guest today is Emily English, the nutritionist and brand founder, who quite honestly changed my entire diet when I met her and started following her Instagram recipes. I have never eaten such delicious, colourful and nutritious food - all of which is an absolute delight to make.

Her work extends beyond her clinic with clients, she is also a wellness entrepreneur with future projects we should all keep our eyes and ears open for.

To assume that Emily’s life is picture perfect, although even though she admits her Instagram does look pretty perfect, life hasn’t always been smooth. She’s taken risks, made mistakes, learned the hard way and come up against some pretty challenging obstacles - and it’s the lessons learned from these that Emily is going to share with us today on this episode of The Emma Guns Show.

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Sorry, I wish I could have brought you an episode with more intellectual nourishment, but I needed to get this off my chest.

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Rather than end the year wishing you'd done more, I'm petitioning to bring the year-end emotional audit forward to the beginning of October. Why? Because you can do all the things you wish you'd done in twelve weeks...

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The change of seasons can feel a little unsettling and discombobulating so here are five happiness hacks that can help you feel like your old self.

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My guest is Laura Mathias, the communications manager, campaigner and alopecia awareness advocate. Laura started losing her hair in her early teens and she admits that, as a result, she stopped leaving the house. As she describes it, ‘I completely withdrew and just gave up.’ 

On Instagram where she’s @relightalopecia, Laura has shared her journey with alopecia because that diagnosis in her early teens led to issues with self-esteem and self-expression. A wig-wearer for years, lockdown changed that when we were all working from home and had the option to turn our cameras off and this was a huge learning experience for her and it’s these learnings she shares in this episode.

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It's a very non-linear episode this time around but it's been a very non-linear few days.

What I'd like to know from you is, do you think the latest news re: Russell Brand has exposed a dark side to self-help and self-appointed/follower-elevated gurus?

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In this episode I'm joined by Natassia Nicolao, or Tass she is known to her friends. She is one of the most exciting and forward-facing beauty entrepreneurs at the helm of a brand today. The brand is Conserving Beauty and it has already gone viral in Australia where the patented technology allowed them to create the world’s first fully dissolvable and compostable cleansing mask and wipe.

If you’re jaded by all the greenwashing and tokenistic efforts brands say they are making then Conserving Beauty might be the brand you need to hear about. It’s the only beauty brand to be backed by Impact Funds and is lead by an all-female board including Elle MacPherson.

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I detest these trends where 'girl' precedes a video where logic goes out of the window and the fact 'girl' is involved means it's going to be stupid. Am I missing something?

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Jodie Cariss is a psychotherapist and author and the founder of The Self Space, the world’s first on-demand mental health service on the high street offering in-person and virtual appointments.

It’s probably fair to say that she didn’t set out, necessarily to disrupt the way people access and have therapy but that’s what she has done with The Self Space and it’s a model that’s been embraced worldwide. She believes her job is to facilitate and highlight a path toward fulfilling one’s full potential, both individually and collectively.

I’m always excited to hear my guests’ life lessons and I’m delighted for you to hear Jodie's.

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It's actually called 'Stresstember' and according to Google's Misery Index our stress peaks in September so the good news is, you're not alone, and the better news is that this episode contains some helpful hints for minimising your Stresstember vibes.

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If you build a good morning routine, you'll have a great day. This is the logic behind this week's episode where we talk about the ways in which morning routines can have a very real and significant impact on, not just our days, but our whole lives.

Links from the episode:

The Groove Pillow

Aeyla

Tim Ferriss

Julia Cameron

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Please tell me I'm not alone in noticing that conspiracy theories are beginning to be taken more seriously than fact. Is it because they are more exciting and tantalising or because the truth is just a bit boring?

Have a listen to this episode and let me know what you think.

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Laney Crowell, the CEO of SAIE Beauty, an omnichannel beauty brand with the objective to ‘make beauty better’. Laney’s career is a fascinating one; starting in film working with a producer before moving into magazine journalism on titles including Lucky Magazine, Elle and Stylecaster - plus there were, count them, the seven times she interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant…

Careers like these, particularly ones where you disrupt and innovate an industry are full of interesting tales and life lessons and I hope you enjoy Laney’s.

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I saw this on Tim Ferriss' social media and had to share them. Ben Meer originally published them and they really got me thinking...

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Alex Crockford, the fitness coach, model, actor, athlete and founder of CrockFit who has amassed nearly half a million followers on Instagram and over a quarter of million subscribers on Youtube because of his easy-to-follow, results-driven fitness content.

Alex is often held up as the example of what fitness looks like, and while there’s no denying the peak physical condition he’s in, he’s a huge advocate of deconstructing what it takes and making fitness and health goals accessible for anyone, whatever their starting point may be.

For a lot of us, pursuing health goals is something for which there’s a lot of friction; time, energy, money, time, willpower and time again… And perhaps what Alex is so good at, is showing how to make that journey as smooth as possible. In our conversation, he’s going to share his biggest risks, the obstacles he’s had to overcome as well as the excuses he makes for himself, even though he tries his best not to…

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Friends are great until they're not. Do you have a friend in your life that stresses you out, feels like a drain or is never there for you when you're always there for them? I'm sorry to tell you, but you may have a toxic friend...

Dr Ramani Durvasula Youtube and on The Emma Guns Show.

Watch The Spartan Life Coach on Youtube.

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Rupal Patel is a former CIA officer turned serial entrepreneur who, in her role as an analyst and field agent for the CIA, served in active war zones, advised four-star generals, and was recognised by the CIA Director for her ‘superior support to the President of the United States’. 

As you know, I love to see the world through my guests’ eyes and to learn from their experiences, which differ so much from my own. I cannot imagine how the world seems or the lessons learned given Rupal’s incredible career and experience, which is why I’m so delighted she’s joining me to share them on this episode of the podcast…

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The real question here is, in a world where we can be constantly entertained, informed and distracted, what are we losing/missing out on? And yes, I remembered after recording that Jaws was written by Peter Benchley.

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Author and journalist Anita Bhagwandas has occupied some of the most senior beauty journalism roles in magazines and newspapers over her nearly twenty-year career. She entered the beauty industry feeling like an outsider, determined to take the white-centric, thinner-is-better ideal perpetuated in media and open it up into something much more inclusive.

Because it sucks to be an outsider. And it sucks even harder to be an outsider for things that you simply cannot do anything about, such as your skin colour.

Though Anita entered the world of beauty journalism in order to be an agent for change, she perhaps underestimated the impact the fashion and beauty world would have on her, a girl from Wales who had never felt as though she fit in or looked the right way. In many ways, she was throwing herself headlong into a world ripe to reject, dismiss and other her and, as I’m sure we’ll discuss, that was a part of her career journey she perhaps hadn’t anticipated.

Her book Ugly deep dives into why we find what we find beautiful, beautiful but perhaps, more than that, it uncovers why we assign ugly to so much, including, more often than not ourselves.

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Do you find it hard to advocate for yourself? Have you 'let things go' rather than speak up? You need to listen to this episode...

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Lucy Wyndham-Read the author, TV Presenter and fitness and lifestyle expert whose Youtube channel has over two million subscribers. 

Lucy is known for empowering people and her ‘can do’ attitude, indeed, her TEDx talk is called ‘Yes, I Can!’ and outlines the ways in which she has overcome obstacles and challenges. Some of those challenges include being bullied at school, being told her dyslexia meant she wouldn’t make it as a writer and a tragic event that shaped who is she today.

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In a world of click-to-buy, same-day delivery and instant access, are we missing out on the experience of life? Pondering this and more, in this episode.

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Ruby Warrington is an author, journalist and publishing consultant and as she shares her life lessons with us in this episode, we linger on the topic of her new book Women Without Kids. Ruby and I are of a similar age and neither of us have, or want, children and that's something which still, in some circles, makes us a bit weird. It shouldn't though and hopefully being open and honest on this topic is the way we remove the taboo.

Ruby's book Women Without Kids is available now.

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It's one of my most-asked questions so let's discuss, 'How do you get motivated?'

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Dr Philippa Kaye is a familiar face on British television thanks to her thorough clinics on daytime TV offering health advice. She has also gone 'viral' online for making sometimes taboo health subjects accessible and easily understood. In this episode, Philippa shares her life lessons with me and how being diagnosed with cancer, and having to have major surgeries during the very first lockdown, impacted her physical, mental and emotional health.

Her account of being alone in intensive care is heartbreaking but the lessons she's learned, the resolve she's found and how she communicated her situation to her three young children is truly inspiring.

I challenge you not to cry during this conversation, such is Philippa's honesty on a sometimes difficult-to-navigate topic.

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It's never a compliment, right? If someone calls you sensitive it's because they see it as a flaw in your character or an inability to cope or process life as it happens. Or is that just my experience?

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How have I lost weight? This is something that people have been messaging me about for months and it felt like the right time, and the right place, to share a little more detail. I know some of you have noticed my weight loss on Instagram and I wanted to share the method I used. I also want to stress that I was already delighted with my progress. The underlying issue with all of this was my issues with food and the fact that I am recovering from something resembling a binge eating disorder. I am not a nutritionist and this podcast shouldn't be taken as me telling you what to do, it is merely my account of what I have done and what has worked for me.

I am always happy to discuss in DMs or by email - or my favourite place is the Facebook group - if you want to ask me anything more specific.

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How do you handle being gossiped about? I've been thinking about this a lot recently, having seen friends being gossiped about and also remembering what it has felt like in the past to hear I've been gossiped about. It's going to happen, so how do we get to a place where we can handle it?

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Gabriela Peacock is a Nutritional Therapist and Brand Founder who joins me to share her life lessons and why discovering the secret to longevity, via the way we eat and exercise, is such a passion for her.

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When was the last time you were bored? And do you find yourself filling 'bored' moments with binges on TikTok, shopping apps or scanning apps on your phone? I'm pondering this quandary this week and would love to know if you feel the same...

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Mandy Hickson is a fast-jet pilot who came face-to-face with Tom Cruise and, lost for words, told him, 'it's unlikely you'd be able to run after ejecting'. He agreed and she should know because Mandy is a former RAF fast-jet pilot who has completed three tours of duty and 45 combat missions.

You can imagine my glee at getting to ask her about her relationship with risk...

Strap in, do a salute to the tower and get ready for take-off because this is an episode and conversation packed with incredible and unique insights, stories from the skies - including a harrowing account of being airborne during 9/11 - and why the key to so many things is 'controlling the controllables'.

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It's all a juggling act, right? In this episode, I share how I let something drop but I'm delighted to be picking it back up... I'd love to know what you think!

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Taylor James is the host of award-winning podcast Waffle Shop and in this conversation we get extremely deep. What we both have in common is an inability to hold back when it comes to discussing our own mental health so buckle up as we navigate the depths of depression, clawing your way back to becoming a person you like, trying to not be such a sensitive soul and much more.

Taylor also opens up about his sexuality and the things in life that have held him back, even if they only existed in his own head. He also shares how life changed in an instant when a routine operation changed his mother's life forever meaning that he had to make life or death decisions.

It's deep, it's emotional and we hope it's helpful.

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This week's behind-the-scenes involves an exclusive event from Skims Swim, which I would never have been able to say 'yes' to if I hadn't challenged the way I have always done things. Just because something works, doesn't mean there isn't a better way...

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If you Google 'Davinia Taylor' you'll likely find one of two things at the top of your search results: images from the early Noughties of Davinia swigging out of a bottle of Dom Perignon or a more recent one of her looking overweight, swollen and uncomfortable. She was the ultimate IT girl but years of excess had left her feeling terrible.

Determined not to feel sluggish, foggy and slow one single day more, Davinia committed to turning her life around one tiny change at a time. What started with a cold shower to boost her dopamine levels started a deep-dive investigation into the other free hacks she could use to shake off a feeling she hated and instead feel energise, vital and motivated. It's been a journey and it's one she shares here.

What's worked for Davinia might not work for you but what is absolutely undeniable is how committing to making positive changes, one at time, might be boring and the opposite of a 'quick fix' but boy, does it work!

I'm thrilled to have Davinia back on the show because her unrelenting energy and enthusiasm to be better and feel better is infectious.

Davinia's books are available here and her supplements are available here.

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I've said 'mojo' but maybe I really mean 'how do you pull yourself out of the grumps?'

Any advice is gratefully received.

You can find the Drowsy Sleep Mask here.

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She's back! Alex Light returns to the podcast and she is, as it to be expected, an absolute joy to talk to and a very special guest indeed.

Now, full disclosure, Alex and I are friends and we are similar in a lot of ways, not least the fact that we can get pretty deep, pretty quickly once we start chatting and that's what happened in this episode.

We talk about Alex's biggest risk, of course, which was to pivot from a content creator who focussed on fashion and beauty into someone who spoke openly about her own experience with an eating disorder and body image issues to now being one of social media's most-followed accounts for sensible non-toxic messaging around food and our bodies.

We spend a lot of time pondering whether it's any coincidence that two people who are both sensitive souls have had trouble with their sense of identity that has spilled over into how they feel about how they look and how they care for themselves.

I loved this conversation with Alex because I truly feel we would have had exactly the same conversation over lunch. It's real, it's raw and it's honest.

I hope you enjoy this episode. And if you do, please do give The Emma Guns Show a sweet little five-star rating where it is you get your podcasts.

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It's time for a little review and a look back at the changes we've made on the podcast this year as well as what YOU'D like to see in the future. Plus, based on one listener's email, I ask whether you want more habits and/or lifestyle content from me. Oh, and I dispel a rumour that's been going around...

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If you’re a long-time listener then you’ll know I love tapping into other people’s expertise, especially when it’s sp specific yet somehow incredibly applicable to everyday life. Case-in-point: hostage negotiator Scott Walker. 

We obviously enter this conversation via Scott’s insights on risk, which when you consider what he does for a living, is truly fascinating. I can’t even imagine what risks one has to consider when bartering with kidnappers but Scott actually thinks there’s more than one way to look at risk, which is a perspective I really appreciated.

Scott’s book Order Out of Chaos is available now.

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Perhaps social media is to blame but it's never been easier to find people who say they can help you with everything from body image issues, business woes, mental health and more. But I have to wonder how much help there really is behind shareable memes and pretty Instagram feeds - and I'd like to know what you think...

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Well, what a lovely reunion this was. 18 years after I first interviewed Carrie and David Grant when they were on Fame Academy we meet again. And what a conversation!

Not only do they guide me through the most significant risks they’ve navigated, including whether or not to have children when they were so happy just the two of them, but they also describe what it’s been like navigating parenting four neurodivergent children, three who identify as non-binary or trans and who have struggled with their mental health.

They were when I met them nearly two decades ago, warm, compassionate and generous and they are precisely the same all these later and want nothing more than to share what they’ve learned with others.

Carrie & David’s book A Very Modern Family is available now.

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