The Emma Guns Show

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.