The Emma Guns Show

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 soc...

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, R...

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 . Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening exper...

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 Patreon 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 . Hey! Why not share your thoughts a...

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...

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 we...

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...

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 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 conversation As 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 an...

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 cas...

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 e...

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 shar...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 a...

In this episode, Emma chats to journalists, authors and podcasters Emma Haslett and Gabriella Griffith about all things infertility. Having been on their own fertility 'journeys' Emma and Gabby decided to create a safe space where Old Wives' Tales and, let's just be honest about this, all the nonsense around what you should and shouldn't do when you're trying to conceive (TTC) was set straight wit...

Rangan Chatterjee is a Doctor, author and speaker who joins me on the podcast to share practical solutions for dealing with modern day stress. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram . Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights t...

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with OTO CBD. To get 20% off your OTO CBD order use the code EMMA20 at checkout when you visit otocbd.com . The Sleep Drops are available here: OTO CBD Sleep Drops . Link to the Faithless remix:  https://otocbd.com/the-drop-off IG: @oto-wellbeing James IG: @thesleepgeek To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Em...

Mandy Saligari is an addiction specialist who joins me on the podcast to talk about the complicated relationship people can have with food.  To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram . Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insight...

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

In this episode, I'm joined by Nadine Baggott and we share our stories from our time as beauty editors on rival magazines. For both of us these roles were dream jobs, and while there were highs, there were most certainly lows. There were also the most ridiculous encounters with A-listers, embarrassing moments and lessons learned. In this very relaxed conversation, recorded at Nadine's house before...

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

I'm revisiting my conversation with Trinny Woodall because it's a) one of the most downloaded episodes in The Emma Guns Show history and b) it was a conversation that ended up being much more raw, personal and revealing - for both of us - than I think we were expecting. Trinny opened up about the challenges of business, how to manage other people when your vision isn't being realised, how to find...