The Emma Guns Show

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.