The Emma Guns Show

Andy Puddicombe ( @andypuddicombe ) is the co-founder and voice of meditation app Headspace ( @headspace ) and he joins me on this episode to share his wisdom on all things meditation and mindfulness. Do you have to be spiritual to meditate? Are meditation and mindfulness the same thing? What is visualisation? How does happiness fit into meditation? These are all things we discuss in this episode....

This episode was created in collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies. Madeleine Shaw ( @madeleine_shaw_ ) joins me to talk about how her career in wellness and wellbeing started and how understanding diet and nutrition helped her take control of her health overall. The nutritional health coach, cookery writer and yoga instructor is also an Ambassador for Origins ( @originsuk ) and we dis...

Estée Lalonde ( @estéelalonde ) joins me in this episode to talk about, among many other things, love, life, relationships, friendships, being a business woman and a whole lot more... Estée Lalonde for Daisy Jewellery . Estée Lalonde Estée's podcast On The Line . To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . To follow me on social media >> T...

Dr Uchenna Okoye ( @druchennaokoye ) joins me on this episode of the podcast to debunk some dental myths, lay out some facts about oral hygiene and how often you actually need to be seeing your dentist. London Smiling . 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...

Alice Hart-Davis ( @alicehartdavis ) joins me to talk about her new book The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face and all the things we really need to know about cosmetic procedures. It's a guide book for beauty that really does arm you with all the information you need before you take the leap into having cosmetic work 'done'. From the facials that can make a difference to the latest innovations in las...

This episode was created in collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies. In this episode I’m joined by Lesley Crowther from The Estée Lauder Companies for a conversation that spans all the important topics in beauty today. In her role as Vice President of Consumer Engagement and Retail, Lesley has a unique perspective on the future of beauty, diversity and inclusivity within the beauty industry,...

If you love beauty and you enjoy podcasts then Fat Mascara ( @fatmascara ) is the place for you. Hosted by Jenn Goldstein and Jess Matlin , both New York based magazine beauty directors, it's a jam-packed resource for all things beauty with great guests, product reviews and two incredibly charismatic hosts. In this 'cross-pod' we discuss the beauty industry, the role social media plays in it, the...

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Tracy Mountford of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic ( @the_cosmetic_skin_clinic ) to talk about my first ever cosmetic procedure. It's taken me more than 15 years of working in beauty to do anything more than a facial, blow-dry or massage and in this episode I explain why the fear-factor stopped me and how I overcame it, and whether I'm now considering more... As well as m...

This episode is sponsored by Tangle Teezer and Fine and Fragile , their detangling hair brush that’s been proven to cause 5x less breakage on fine, fragile and colour-treated hair.  In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by trichologist Iain Sallis ( @hairmedic_uk ) for a 'hair clinic' where I quiz him about the different types of hair loss and hair thinning. It's not an easy subject to un...

Dr Sohere Roked ( @miss_soh ) returns to the podcast, this time for a deep-dive into all things thyroid. It's a topic that generated a lot of discussion in the Facebook Group for the podcast so I asked Sohère to come on and share her expertise on the show. In this episode Sohère takes us right back to basics and describes the thyroid itself, its actual function, the things that can go wrong, sympt...

Following the Bonus Episode on Fitness a couple of week's ago I've had a lot of messages from listeners about running. So many in fact it seemed like a good idea to give running a bonus episode of its own. In this episode I talk about the physical and mental health benefits of running, the apps I use, the kit I train in, the shoes I recommend, the reason why finding a good sports bra is so hard an...

Jen Sincero ( @jensincero ) returns to the podcast to share more of her 'badassery', to pick up where our conversation left off in 2017 and talk about her new book You Are a Badass Every Day , the follow up to the two hugely successful Badass books: You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money . Jen has a unique style of motivation, but one that has helped millions, evidenced by the fact...

One of the listener questions that has been cropping up a lot recently is 'what are your favourite podcasts?' and such is the frequency of this message it seemed prudent to create a bonus show where I listed them all. Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review The Tim Ferriss Show The Joe Rogan Experience The James Altucher Show RuPaul: What’s the Tee with Michelle Visage Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald O...

Lisa Potter Dixon ( @lisapotterdixon ) and Hannah Martin ( @hannahmartinmakeup ) join me for a 'cross-pod' where we merge The Emma Guns Show with their new podcast Life and Lipstick ( @lifeandlipstickpodcast ). In this episode we talk about our careers in the beauty industry; theirs as makeup artists with huge brands, working on fashion shows and major celebrity events, and mine as a magazine beau...

I've had emails and DMs about fitness and working out and I wanted to address them in a stand-alone episode of the podcast. The messages usually ask about motivation and what exercise I do when I do workout so in this show I break it down for you, plus I give you a little background. Links from the episode: Vitality Health Insurance 5K Runner App Vogue Williams ( @voguewilliams ) is who I 'borrowe...

Adam Reed ( @adamreedhair ) joins me to talk about all things mental health, from dealing and living with anxiety and depression, to the tools, tricks and totems he has used, and uses, to find balance. Links from the show: Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk The Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org Matt Haig http://www.matthaig.com Matt...

Dr Dennis Gross (@drdennisgross) returns to the show to answer listener questions. All questions were submitted in the Facebook Forum for the podcast and all you have to join is click here -- The Emma Guns Show Forum . Products mentioned: * Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, from £16.50 . * Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength Formula, from £16.50 . * Dr Dennis Gross Spectr...

Zanna Roberts Rassi ( @zannarassi ) and I have something of a reunion in this episode. We first met as magazine beauty editors back in the day and 15 years later we're sitting down together to talk about Zanna's incredible career, developing MILK makeup, her television career and so much more... MILK Makup is available from Cult Beauty in the UK. Shop here -- * MILK Makeup on Cult Beauty . To join...

If you love a bit of true crime and can't wait for the Ted Bundy movie to hit cinemas, have I got a podcast for you... In this bonus episode I'm joined by my sometime co-host and full-time brother Gavin and Redhanded podcast hosts Hannah and Suruthi. From how they met, figured out how to upload podcasts in the first place and diving head first into some of the most gruesome crimes in history, it's...

Kirsty Raynor ( @kirstyraynor ) joins me on this episode to talk about the benefits, both physical and mental, or yoga and meditation. Links from the show: Burn Strength Yoga Burn Strength Yoga - The Confidene Club on YouTube  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 sh...

Following on from Nicola Lewis' ( @thisgirlcanorganise ) guest spot on the podcast there's been a lot of talk in the Facebook Forum about decluttering and being more organised and I thought I'd share five, well actually six, tips that I've found to make all the difference. Let me know what yours are by emailing me at thebeautypodcast@gmail.com. Links from the show: Hangers - Non Slip Coat Hangers...

Nicola Lewis ( @thisgirlcanorganise ) is a professional home organiser who has made it her mission to help people reap the benefits of decluttering and organising your living space. There may be a whole host of gurus claiming to help you find inner peace via the alphabetisation of your underwear but Nicola's advice and practical tips are based in the real, achievable and, crucially in my opinion,...

In this bonus episode Dr Rangan Chatterjee ( @drchatterjee ) talks me through his '3-4-5 breath' and how something as simple as 12 seconds of mindful breathing is an effective way to bring down stress levels. Follow Rangan here: Podcast - Feel Better, Live More . Books - The Four Pillar Plan & The Stress Solution . Twitter - Dr Rangan Chatterjee To join the closed Facebook group for the podcas...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee ( @drchatterjee ) joins me to talk all things stress and how good health doesn't need to cost a lot of mean a total change of lifestyle. In this episode we discuss the pursuit of better health, making your health goals attainable and sustainable and how to avoid the pitfalls of modern day stress. Follow Rangan here: Podcast - Feel Better, Live More . Books - The Four Pillar Pl...

I receive a lot of questions about coping with anxiety, dealing with depression and how to manage mental health so I have created an episode that directly answers all of those questions in one place. I am not a mental health professional, I am not qualified, these are simply the tactics I have used in my own life that I have found to be extremely useful. Therapy and Counselling Counselling Directo...