The Emma Guns Show

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide. I’ve said it before and it’s highly likely I’ll say it again… One of the best things about creating this podcast is getting to have conversations with and see the world through someone else’s eyes. Seeing it through Michael Maisey’s lens, as someone who spent the majority of his teens in the prison system, overcame heroin addiction and...

Has your relationship with alcohol changed? Are you drinking less than you used to? Are you tempted to cut it out completely? Let me know by getting in touch with me or by chatting with fellow podcast listeners in the groups below: To join the Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum . To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram . Watch clips from t...

Julia Bradbury, the television presenter, author and ‘outdoor evangelist’ is here to explain exactly why time outdoors, connecting with your health and making better choices is worth the effort and, perhaps most importantly, the ‘how’ of building these habits into your life. In her book Walk Yourself Happy, Julia examines the elemental link between our health - both physical, mental and emotional...

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This episode was originally published in April 2023. It would be wildly inappropriate for me to have favourites when it comes to my podcast guests - I love them all! - but Chloe Madeley is what dream podcast guests are made of: self-aware, articulate and ready to tell their story. As ever, we start with risk, and how Chloe made the choice to step back from the world of media to pursue personal tra...

Self-help and personal development are hugely lucrative businesses, but in the pursuit of money, followers and fame have people stopped receiving the help they are looking for? To join the 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 Show Sign u...

Well, wasn't this a lovely way to spend an hour? Neil is wonderful to spend time with; full of naughty anecdotes, pearls of wisdom and a kind, welcoming ear. I hope you enjoy our conversation... In the world of hair, there are few names bigger than Neil Moodie. He has worked with iconic photographers, contributed to over 50 global Vogue covers and has been behind campaigns for huge fashion brands...

What's the right thing to do when so much horror is happening in the world? To join the 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 Show Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Subscribe now. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and in...

This episode was originally published in December 2021. In this episode, I answer a question that has come in from lots of listeners recently about how I faced up to and changed my bad eating habits. Links from the show: BEAT Eating Disorders SEED Eating Disorders Support Charity The Nightingale Hospital Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen Mandy Saligari talking Food Addiction Will Smith on Fault a...

You're either too easygoing or you're difficult. What's the secret sauce to being somewhere in the middle? To join the 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 Show Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Subscribe now. Hey! Why...

Dr Idz has a master's degree in nutritional research and is board-certified in lifestyle medicine so when it comes to bad and wrong information online, he can spot it a mile off. Thankfully he has created a social media presence where he debunks and corrects the bad stuff. In this episode, we discuss why so much misinformation is proliferating online, how to know whether something is true and much...

When FOMO and JOMO combine, you really are stuck in the indecision of whether to say 'yes' or 'no' to an invitation and you can end up, like me this week, feeling a little frazzled... Limited Time Only podcast To join the 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 >> Yo...

This episode was originally published in April 2023. Dr Sam Bunting has been a familiar face on the beauty scene for some time. A cosmetic dermatologist who now has her own skincare line Dr Sam’s, Sam wanted to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and beauty. But as one of my go-to skincare experts, in my role as a beauty journalist, I’ve also learned that Sam understands the emotional stres...

It's a news update and a request for your help in this Bullet Points episode. To join the 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 Show Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Subscribe now. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and...

This episode was first published in February 2022. My guest on this episode of the podcast is Ruby Wax. She is a writer, comedian, mental health campaigner and author and someone whose interviews over the years inspired me so it’s quite something to be interviewing her for this podcast… Ruby joins me in this episode to talk about her latest book And Now For The Good News - the much-needed tonic fo...

Weight loss drugs are a hot topic, but are they a magic pill or is there a dark side to drugs such as Ozempic? Johann Hari has spent years investigating the genesis of the drug, how it works, as well as the benefits and the risks, plus he is also taking it. In this episode, we discuss how impactful these drugs could be on society, the risks that go hand-in-hand with taking them and why we've been...

You can't have failed to notice the conversation around weight loss drugs such as Ozempic but are they a wonder drug or should we approach them with extreme caution? Johann Hari joins me in an upcoming episode to talk about the years of extensive research he's done into this drug, as well as taking it himself, and what we need to know about this magic pill. To join the Facebook group for the podca...

This episode was originally published in March 2023. One of the great privileges of creating this podcast is getting to see the world through the lens of other people’s experiences. Seeing the world through Sabrina’s eyes was utterly enthralling. She experienced homelessness in her teens, now holds one of the most senior positions in the Fire Brigade and has multiple qualifications making her an e...

Who knew that #26habits, the year-long project we did together in 2018, wasn't just installing great lifestyle changes, it was also futureproofing my mental and emotional health... To join the 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 Show Si...

One thing about interviewing psychotherapists is how tempting it can be to open up about the things that I am personally struggling with, or have struggled with. It’s not something I intended to do but in navigating Anna Mathur’s life lessons we stumbled upon the territory of people pleasing and, well, that was it. Both of us have found ourselves crippled by the effects of people pleasing and thes...

I've ranted about this before, but could the age of the guru finally be coming to an end? Jay Shetty by John McDermott in The Guardian Dr Andrew Huberman in New York Magazine To join the 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 Show Sign up...

When it comes to alternative therapy I am, by nature and also from years of working as a journalist in the health, beauty and wellness space, a cynic. For years, I’d get drawn into to fads and trends by their razzle-dazzle and now, to avoid this, I like to see proof in the shape of data, clinical trials and evidence. So you may be surprised to see Poppy Delbridge, aka The Tapping Queen, as a guest...

It started with a wardrobe clearout but what it revealed was a lot more than a closet of clothes I didn't need... To join the 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 Show Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Subscribe now. H...

This episode was originally published in January 2022 We're not multitasking, the truth is that our focus is so scattered that we're slowly losing our ability to pay attention. Yes, we can blame our phones and all those tantalising apps that seduce us from our home screens, but there's a lot more at play and that's what Johann Hari has spent years investigating, speaking psychologists, sociologist...

I've been a bit absent lately - here's why. My feature on The Daily Mail . To join the 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 Show Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter . Subscribe now. Hey! Why not share your thoughts and ins...