The Emma Guns Show

Eve Jihan Jeffers-Cooper ( @therealeve ) joins me to talk about her career in music, film and daytime TV. Over two decades Eve has navigated the music industry, won a Grammy award, made a seamless transition into film, launched her own fashion label and now sits on the hosting panel of The Talk, one of America's top-rated day time TV shows. In this episode we discuss the downside to success, how f...

This habit is inspired by comments in the Facebook Group for the show and it's all about how feasible it is to do a spending freeze. Unless it's essential - food, water, rent etc - then the money stays in the account or in the pocket. According to one report all these cashless transactions we're used to means we're spending way more than we actually intend to, sometimes up to three times more, and...

It's time for another Ask Me Anything episode and in this show I answer some questions from the Facebook Group for the podcast. I asked my brother, Gavin, to help me with this show so he's asking the questions and offering some input of his own. The Blue Yeti microphone I bought for under £100. I now use a Zoom H4N and two Behringer microphones. Joe Rogan can be found on here >> Twitter , In...

In this episode we explore whether getting up that little bit earlier is making a positive difference to my day. Am I more productive? Is my concentration better? Am I wasting less of my day? I also examine how an early start can only really be successful if your bedtime routine is on point too. It's all about structure apparently. Plus there's lots of feedback and insight from the members of the...

Lindsey Kelk ( @lindseykelk ) is a best-selling author, podcaster and writer who joins me, all the way from Los Angeles, for her second visit to The Emma Guns Show. Now, fair warning, we hadn't seen each other for months and we were slightly delirious from the heatwave, which is why we deduced that crocodiles hold the key to eternal youth... Lindsey's books can be found at all good retailers and h...

In this habit I look at what benefits can be gained from waking up early. It's cited by successful individuals, peer reviewed studies and many other sources as an important pillar in creating an efficient and productive schedule. Can getting up an hour earlier - I'm usually up between 7-8am - make any difference to my day? Will I be more likely to fit in meditation? Will I get up and get out to th...

Poorna Bell ( @poornabell ) joins me to talk about her book Chase the Rainbow , which tells the story of her husband's experiences with depression and addiction. It's an incredible read, both heartbreaking and beautiful. It's my book of 2018 and one I'd recommend to everyone to read. In this episode we discuss the stigma around depression, mental health and addiction, when and how to move on and m...

In this catch-up episode I tell you how I've been getting on with meal planning and about how it transpires that I am very late to the party on this one... 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 in...

In February 2018 Sam Chapman ( @pixiwoos ) posted a video to the Pixiwoo YouTube channel where she revealed she had been diagnosed with depression. In this episode we talk about what life has been like since being diagnosed, what has changed, what has improved and how it has changed her perspective on everything from her friendships to her work to her family. Expect an incredibly honest and open c...

In this episode I try creating a new habit of planning my meals around my diary rather than just grabbing food on-the-run. Easier said than done? Only one way to find out... 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/p...

Ruth Crilly ( @modelrecommends ) joins me to talk about her website A Model Recommends , life on social media, leaving modelling to become a full-time blogger/writer and a whole load of tangents... Join The Emma Guns Show Facebook group . 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...

In this episode it's time to find out if daily piano practise is getting me any closer to my goal of being able to play. As it turns out, having an app to guide me through the basics has made all the difference to my progress, it's just a case of finding the right one... Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to te...

Dom Smales ( @domsmales ) is the CEO of Gleam Futures the digital first management agency that looks after Pixiwoo's Sam and Nic, Zoella, Lily Pebbles, The Anna Edit, Caroline Hirons, Nadine Baggott and Ruth Crilly - among many others. In this episode we discuss seeing and believing in the potential of the YouTube platform, how he built a business where every deal was a 'first', how he navigated h...

We're halfway through #26habits so it feels right to have a recap of the last 6 months and see what's stuck and what's been forgotten. It's also time to embark on a new habit and find out if I can learn a new skill as we enter the second half of the challenge... Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me wha...

In this episode Nic Haste Chapman talks about living with MS and how she has approached her diagnosis mentally, physically and emotionally. My Secret Illness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Er8ITqGPB4 MS Society https://www.mssociety.org.uk MS Trust https://www.mstrust.org.uk Nic on Instagram @pixiwoo https://www.instagram.com/pixiwoo/ Pixiwoo on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEPwaev8...

In this update episode I examine the benefits of journaling and whether this simple practice can stretch the IQ, increase emotional intelligence and calm the mind. 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...

I want to include some resources in these show notes that are useful to anyone who is struggling as well as the places I found comfort and help when I was having a difficult time. List of International Suicide Helplines via The International BiPolar Foundation. Samaritans in the UK https://www.samaritans.org This video by Chester Bennington’s wife about the charity she has created following his su...

My 12th habit in #26habits is going to be journaling. Why? Because there is endless research to show that the mental and physical benefits are nothing but positive. Improved cognitive function, stronger immune system, a general sense of calm - it's all at the end of your pen. But something as easy as writing is simple to overlook in the busy, tech-heavy world we live in, so what steps do I, and ma...

Paula Begoun of Paula's Choice ( @PaulasChoiceUK ) returns to the show to answer YOUR questions and boy does she give good answers. In this episode Paula answers questions posed in the Facebook Group for the podcast The Emma Guns Show - The Forum including: The best way to incorporate sunscreen into your regime if you have sensitive skin. Do sunscreens need to be applied every two hours? How do yo...

For my eleventh habit I've been trying to get back into books. I've stopped flicking through the pages of a novel and replaced it with movies and TV shows, but despite being inundated with entertainment in all forms of media, I know I'm missing out. Have I managed to read a book yet? In this catch-up show I reveal the tips and tricks I've had to employ to read again and whether I've secured myself...

Here's a habit I have fallen out of; reading. Sure, I read a tonne of articles on my phone that I've clicked through to from social media, but it's been a long time since I've read a book. It's not because I don't want to. I've started loads, but never finish them. It's time to rediscover the art of reading and for someone like me, who has a hive mind and is easily distracted, it's something that...

He's back! In this episode Ian Marber ( @ian_marber ) answers questions from The Emma Guns Show - Forum on Facebook. To vote, or indeed suggest content, for the #nutribollocks poll follow Ian on Twitter @ianmarber 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...

In part one of this tenth #26habits I edited my wardrobe down to a mere 33 items and in this catch-up show I reveal whether I've been hacking into the vacuum-packed bags of clothes I stored away, running down to the local charity shop in my pyjamas begging for my things back or whether I'm living my best life... To join the Facebook group >> The Emma Guns Show - The Forum For the #26habits b...

Ian Marber ( @ianmarber ) joins me to talk about all things nutrition. If, like me, you find nutrition to be a topic that's endlessly confusing, or you've tried your best to do one thing, only to have someone tell you you should be doing another, Ian is a great resource. He is as no nonsense as they come when it comes to diet and food choices. He also has my favourite twitter poll called #nutribol...

This #26habits, or a version of it, was something I didn’t feel brave, ready or inclined to do. I knew I wanted to get rid of everything in my wardrobe and start again, but the prospect of doing so was very easy to dismiss as ‘ridiculous’ and move away from quickly.  In the last year I’ve had a series of spontaneous clear outs, but have never had the guts to tackle my closet - until now...&nb...