

The Emma Guns Show
Emma Gunavardhana
If you're in the mood for a deep and meaningful then this is the podcast for you. Every week, broadcaster and journalist Emma Gunavardhana has an intimate conversation with her guest about the risks they've taken, struggles they've had to overcome, successes they are proud of and much more before they tell us about a time when they were wrong, and what they learned from it.Watch clips from the show on Youtube The Emma Guns ShowFollow Emma on Instagram @emmagunsJoin the podcast's Facebook group The Emma Guns Show | The Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 14, 2021 • 15min
Bullet Points | Book Club
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2021 • 30min
Feel-Good Habits Reloaded | Lisa Potter-Dixon
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2021 • 1h 3min
Helen Thorn | Get Divorced, Be Happy
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 14min
Bullet Points | Choose Your Gurus Wisely
In this episode I discuss a question sent in by lots of listeners recently - how do you find legitimate sources on social media.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2021 • 28min
Feel-Good Habits | Lucy Pinder
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 4, 2021 • 1h 19min
Evy Poumpouras | Becoming Emotionally Bulletproof
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 17min
Bullet Points | How to read 52 books a year.
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2021 • 35min
Feel-Good Habits | Jill Dunn
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2021 • 58min
Jenni Murray | Fat Cow, Fat Chance.
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 31min
Beauty Special | The Reinvention of Crabtree & Evelyn
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.Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.