The Emma Guns Show

One question I'm asked a lot is "what's 'the best'?" whether that's beauty, health or fitness and I have a few things to say about this obsession with 'the best'...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gym shouldn't be a complicated place, but with so much lingo around the different exercises and ways of exercising that you hear on the gym floor, I thought it was high time to do a show that simplified the issue - because let's face it, exercise should be fun and empowering, not dull and excluding.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quite a few listeners have asked what my favourite movies are, so in a super-quick #apodadayinmay I share my absolute favourites. No prizes for guessing that Keanu and Arnie feature heavily.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of listeners ask me about the kit I use to create The Emma Guns Show and how I host and upload it to various podcast platforms. In this episode I share the kit I use and the various platforms I have used, and use, to host the show.For links to the kit I used to start the podcast and the kit I use now, visit emmaguns.com and the blog post How to Start a Podcast on a Tiny Budget.Hosting via:SquarespaceLibsynAcastTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media should be a great resource that's entirely positive and affirming and, if you follow the right people, it can certainly begin to feel that way. In this episode I breakdown my favourite social media follows, from the people who inspire my workouts, teach me about skin and skincare, help me get my makeup just right and give me a good old laugh or make me smile. Who are yours? Join the Facebook group - link below - and let me know.INSPIRATION:@mallyroncal@thebrightertimes@owntv@brenebrownLAUGHS@bravobetch@_sohomo@jdemseyINTERIORS@theapartmentedit@hastehouse@casacrilly@ericadavies@thisgirlcanorganiseSKIN & SKINCARE:@nadinebaggott@carolinehirons@labmuffinbeautyscience@kindofstephen@anjalimahtoMAKEUP & BEAUTY:@samchapman@nicolachapham@nikki_makeup@lisapotterdixon@hannahmartinmakeupFITNESS INSPIRATION:@aliceliveing@voguewilliams@poornabell@jonnymac83HEALTH & WELLNESS@drranganchatterjee@doctorramani@foundmyfitness Dr Rhonda PatrickTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here &

It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek in the UK so to mark the occasion I opened up my social channels to questions from listeners about all things mental health.The links below may be useful if you are struggling with your mental health or are looking for useful resources:The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.Welldoing.org.UK Council for Psychotherapy.The Samaritans.Counselling Directory.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've worked in the beauty industry for a long time and I'm also a pretty tough beauty consumer, so if a product doesn't deliver I shan't give it my time or any real estate in my makeup bag. In this episode I share with you what's in my makeup bag right now. It's a low maintenance, high performance makeup bag designed to do everything from a low-key, weekday look to a smoky extravaganza.SPACE NK Travel Bag Bare Minerals BareSkin Serum Concealer.Milk Makeup KUSH MascaraL'Oreal Paris Fallible Unlimited Mascara.Mally Beauty Muted Muse Palette.Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Sheer Cheek Duo in Exotica.MAC Lip Pencil in Boldly Bare.B Beauty Lipstick in Ooh La La.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I share the tips I've used for dealing with interrupted sleep and insomnia over the years. One in four people suffer with sleep issues and it's not a lot of fun, but there are a few small lifestyle tweaks that can make a huge difference to your quality and quantity of sleep.Blue Light has a Dark Side via Harvard Medical School. Understanding the Body's Internal Clock via Sleep.org.How Exercise Impacts Sleep Quality via National Sleep Foundation.What is Intermittent Fasting and Will it Help your Sleep? Guided Meditation for Sleep by Kirsty Raynor. Yoga for Bedtime by Adriene Mishler.This Works Pillow Spray and Sleepy Time Tea. I Tried Tidying up every day before bed for 32 day and here's what happened...To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've talked before about my favourite podcasts, my favourite podcast hosts and the shows that I think are worth subscribing to, but for this #apodadayinmay I'm sharing my Top 5 podcast episodes of all time. Under the Skin with Russell Brand | Unlock Your Hidden Power with Ironman (John McAvoy).The Tim Ferriss Show | Arnold Schwarzenegger, Triple H, Jamie Foxx. The Sunday Sit Down with Willie Geist | Bradley Cooper & Keanu Reeves.The Joe Rogan Experience | David Wallace Wells & Dr Rhonda Patrick.Lewis Howes | The School of Greatness. How to Manage Anxiety, Burnout and Overwhelm. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're halfway through #apodadayinmay so I thought it was time to share some of the listener feedback, update you on some of the topics and urge you to get your requests in before the end of the month...Links from the show:The study that disputes the 'learning styles structure' mentioned on the Self Help Books podcast: Another Nail in the Coffin for Learning Styles?An article in Esquire: Netflix's Mötley Crüe Film 'The Dirt' Should Never Have Been Made.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of the questions sent in by you, my most excellent listeners, were about alternative therapies; what they are, what they do and how they work. In this episode I give an overview on what the top five alternative therapies you asked about entail.AcupunctureFurther reading at acupuncture.org.uk.AromatherapyFurther reading via Aromatherapy Associates.Ayurvedic medicineFurther reading Overview of Ayurvedic Medicine.HomeopathyFurther reading via The Society of Homeopaths.ReikiFurther reading via The UK Reiki Federation.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I suggested the idea #apodadayinmay in the podcast's closed Facebook group and asked what people wanted to hear, questions and requests for shows about how to deal with office politics, corporate culture and workplace issues made up about 60% of the comments. So in this episode I want to address the topic as a whole, offers some resources but also use it as a place to say that this definitely a subject we are going to explore in much more detail with the help of experts and contributors who can add value to the conversation.In the meantime, here are the links referenced in the show:How to Survive a Cutthroat Corporate Culture by Liz Ryan on Forbes.comThe Moment I Realised I was Working for an Idiot by Liz Ryan on Forbes.comWhat I Learned about Office Politics that Changed my Career by Bonnie Marcus on Forbes.com5 Tips for Dealing with Office Politics when you're a Nice Person on cnbc.comOffice Politics: How to Thrive in a World of Lying, Backstabbing and Dirty Tricks by Oliver James.Be Bulletproof: How t

I did something... I decided to a) change/improve my living situation b) see if I could handle a house move completely on my own and c) figure out what I really want in life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After I posted a pic of me waxing my nostrils there were a lot of messages from you, my most excellent listeners, about hair removal in general. In this episode I share with you my tops tips, the products and techniques I think are worth it and when it's time to stop the DIY and put yourself in the hands of a professional.Blink Brow Bar.Lilibeth Brow Shaper.Parissa Hot Wax.Me talking about managing facial hair on Nadine Baggott's Youtube channel.Philips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device.Gilette Venus Swirl.In this episode I talk about the Philips Lumea. I have previously worked with Philips and I am due to work with them again and while they did send me the Lumea to use, my recommendation in this podcast is based on personal experience and not because I have been asked to endorse it.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've talked about self-help books during #apodadayinmay but as so many listeners have asked for book recommendations for a holiday, their commute and the like I thought I'd share some of my favourites...The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band by Mötley Crüe and Neil Strauss.Lindsey Kelk's I Heart series - starts with I Heart New York and ends with I Heart Hawaii. I also highly recommend One in a Million.Kevin Dickson's Blind Item and Guilty Pleasure.Beck Dorey-Stein's From the Corner of the Oval Office: One Woman's true story of her accidental career in the Obama White House.Arnold Schwarzenegger's autobiography Total Recall.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back on a beauty theme and this episode, which is part of #apodadayinmay, is in response to the questions I've had about the makeup I use on a regular basis. After dropping a bit of a truth bomb, I go on to share not only the products I use and love, which are very kindly sent to me by brands, but the high street alternatives I wouldn't think twice about spending my own money on.Products mentioned during the show:BASE:MAC Face & Body Foundation.Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder.Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation.Flower Beauty Light Illusion Foundation.CONCEALER:MAC Studio Correct & Conceal Palette.Barry M Concealer Palette.NYX Professional Makeup Colour Correcting Palette.MASCARA:Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara.Revitalash Double-Ended Mascara/Primer.Maybelline Falsies Mascara.CYO The Thick of It Mascara.LIQUID EYELINER:Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen.Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Eyeliner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I asked listeners what they wanted to hear about on #apodadayinmay a lot of requests to discuss food, diet and nutrition were sent in. I am now on the hunt for the right sort of expert to discuss things such as emotional eating, binge eating and the more complex issues around our diets and what we eat as it's a topic that deserves its own show and also the right person to contribute to the conversation.In this episode though I'm answering the question about my favourite foods, meals and recipes with my Top 5 Easy meals...Amelia Freer's Beef Curry.Amelia Freer's Simple Prawn, Coconut and Aubergine Curry.Eve Kalinik's Sweet Potato & Halloumi Warm Salad.Eve Kalinik is also the nutritional therapist I saw when I was struggling with gut issues related to stress and anxiety. For her practice visit Eve Kalinik.Amelia Freer's Lentil, Beetroot & Hazelnut Salad with Ginger Dressing.Poached egg and avocado on toast - as described on the show.The cook book I'm most excited about is Ian Haste's The 7-Day Bask

It's time to talk books, my favourite books, in fact. This episode features those reads I have found most useful, and hope you find useful to, in the genre of self-help and self-improvement. Plus, I've included some handy hacks if you want to consume more books, but can't seem to find the time...Update: In this episode I mentioned learning styles because, based on my own experience, I tend to be a more visual learner, but the learning style I outlined have been disputed in studies. For further reading I recommend: Another Nail in the Coffin for Learning Styles conducted by Polly R Husman and Valerine Dean O'Loughlin.Jen Sincero | You Are a Badass: How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life.Jen Sincero on The Emma Guns Show: June 2017 & February 2019.Also by Jen:You Are a Badass at Making Money: How to master the mindset of wealth.You Are a Badass Every Day.Tim Ferriss | 4 Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-to5, live anywhere and join the 'new rich'.Also by Tim:The 4 Hour Body: An Uncom

I rarely exercise without music and a great playlist can turn a good workout into a great one. In this episode I share the three different types of playlist I like to create to keep me company on my runs and during my resistance workouts. Plus, for your enjoyment, I've created some Spotify playlists for workouts that you can download/follow too.BPM - Steady Jog - a great, pop playlist to accompany a steady, easy jog.Crescendo Playlist - those songs that start off slow, build up and take you beyond your personal best.Feelgood Exercise - the tracks that'll get you in your gym kit even on days when you aren't feeling the pull of the gym. I will not apologise for all the Beyonce and Gaga.

Nadine Baggott returns to the podcast, but it's not another skincare extravaganza... In this episode we talk about the celebrities we've interviewed, the mishaps we've had in the presence of the A-list and what we've learned from years as 'nobodies' at red carpet events.Nadine is the oracle on all things skincare so do make sure you're following her on her channels:Nadine on YoutubeNadine on InstagramNadine's Facebook GroupNadine on TwitterTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.