The Emma Guns Show (Emma Gunavardhana)

In this episode it's over to you... What would you like to see more of on the podcast? What shows have you particularly enjoyed during #apodadayinmay. Let me know - email me on thebeautypodcast@gmail.com or DM me on social. I'd love to hear from you.

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Elizabeth Hurley joins me on this special episode of the podcast to talk about The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign 25th Anniversary and her role as the Ambassador. We discuss:

• The importance of checking your breasts regularly.
• The significant strides the campaign has made in its 1/4 century.
• How she approaches her role as an Ambassador.
• Happiness and how to find it.
• Life in the spotlight.
• The importance of saying 'no'.
• The secret to the perfect roast potatoes.
• Her favourite books, and the Hurley Book Club and much much more...

To find out more about the limited edition products, proceeds from which go to support Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign >> Pink Ribbon Collection 2017.

To watch the 15 minute documentary Elizabeth tells me about in the show >> Unravelling the Pink Ribbon. 

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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 her books have been on the New York Best Seller List for over 200 weeks combined and have sold millions of copies around the world.

In this episode we talk about the new book, what life has been like touring the world, the importance of nurturing your spiritual gym and much more...

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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 conversation where we both share our experiences with depression and it becomes clear that no two depressions are exactly the same...

If you are struggling with depression, low mood or your mental health, please visit your GP or visit Mind.org.

Also in this episode:

Axl Rose @axlrose

Gemma Collins magazine interview: Gemma Collins.

Ari Shaffir (@arishaffir) talking to Joe Rogan (@joerogan) about his experience of depression on The Joe Rogan Experience.

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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.

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Richie Bostock is breathwork coach, author and speaker who joins me on the podcast to share the life-changing benefits of breathwork he has experienced first-hand and also seen in the tens of thousands of people he has ‘breathed’. 

Richie’s own journey starts in corporate management and digital entrepreneurship, two very high-stress environments where exhibiting stress is a sign to the people around you that you’re taking your job seriously. But it was his father’s MS diagnosis that made Richie go on a journey of discovery to help his dad, via training with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof, that triggered a profound change in Richie too.

If you’re reading this then, well, sorry to state the obvious, but you’re breathing, but what more science and research shows us is that we may not be breathing correctly. Meaning, our breathing might actually be working against our physical, mental and emotional health. Richie discovered how to breathe for maximum benefit in all these areas, which is why he is so committed to sharing his message as far and as wide as possible.

In this conversation, @thebreathguy and I discuss:

• How breath is free medicine; it’s just a case of knowing how to use it.
• How the benefits of breath have been known for centuries but modern science is proven, unequivocally, the real impact it can have.
• What he learned from the Ice Man himself @iceman_hof
• How he ‘ripped the band-aid off’ his own life and made huge changes.
• How breathing affected his own tendency towards OCD.
• Why we should ‘hold all perspectives lightly’.
• Why modern living seems to be forcing us to choose between ‘certain unhappiness’ and ‘uncertain happiness’.
• How trying to be someone you aren’t can lead to disconnection and depression.
• Why breath is the Swiss Army knife of the body.
• How finding your breath and creating a space to be still can be where you tap into your intuition, and so much more…

Download Richie's app Flourish.

Richie's book Exhale is available now.

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Following the episode on Staying Informed from a couple of weeks ago so many of you got in touch with amazing news resources and they were so good that I had to share...

Amazon Echo.

Sign up to The Spoon daily newsletter.

Sign up to This Much I Know News and follow them on instagram @thismuchiknow.news by Emily Sheffield.

Sign up to Morning Brew newsletter.

Sign up to Katie Couric's Wake Up Call newsletter.

Sign up to The Skimm daily newsletters and follow @theskimm on instagram.

Follow The Happy Newspaper on instagram created by Emily Coxhead.

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Dermalogica.

In this LIVE episode I talk with Dermalogica’s Director of Education, Sally Penford, to discuss the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of skincare, how to know what your skin really needs and what products to use, plus she shares some insights from the clinical research that informed the latest wonder serum from the brand - the Phyto Nature Firming Serum. 

Links:

Dermalogica Phyto Nature Firming Serum

Dermalogica

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In this show I am joined by Life Coach Sarah Wilson-Ward who talks me through the 5 actionable steps we can all take today to reach and achieve our goals. Whether you're listening to this at the end of December with New Year's Resolutions in mind or stumble across this in the middle of summer, these are helpful tips you can work on right now...

To get in touch with Sarah fill out the contact form here >> SARAH WILSON-WARD.

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Kirsty Raynor returns to the podcast to talk about what happens when life throws you a curveball.

https://kirstyraynor.com

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In this mini show:

- Following on from book recommendations I have two films I wanted you to know about: My Feral Heart and The Disaster Artist.

- Many of you have been in touch since I mentioned I'd be broaching the topic of narcissism on the show, so with a view to making sure the episode is what you want to hear please do let me know if you have any specific questions on the subject to thebeautypodcast@gmail.com

- I've been doing a lot of research on happiness for an upcoming show (all will be revealed soon...) and have a question I'd like you to answer over on instagram @emmaguns under the picture that poses this question:

Is there one thing in your life you wish you could do to make yourself happier?

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After realising I was letting algorithms dictate the media I consume, I decided to make some changes to how and what I view and listen to...

Links from the show:

Amazon Alexa

Whitney Cummings | Can I Touch It? Netflix Special.

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Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) returns to the podcast to talk to me about her new book Outer Order Inner Calm and how a taking control of our stuff can make us feel more in control of our lives.

Gretchen also hosts the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin.

Gretchen's other books:

Better Than Before.

The Happiness Project.

The Four Tendencies - and here's her appearance on this podcast talking about that book: Gretchen Rubin | The Four Tendencies.

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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.

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Bernadette Russell is a writer and performer who is also an expert in kindness and hope. In 2011 she happened upon an idea, to do a daily act of kindness every day for a year, and quickly learned how quickly kindness can spread and how, if you actually look for it, you can see kindness everywhere.

In this episode Bernadette and I discuss:

• The benefits of kindness.
• What to do if kindness isn't accepted.
• How to manage your expectations around kindness.
• The positivity bias that exists in children that we lose as we age.
• The link between hope and compassion.
• How hope can gather pace when you share it with others.
• How to use hope as a way to quiet negativity.

Bernadette's book How to Be Hopeful is available now from all good book shops.

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In this episode of The Emma Guns Show I’m joined by expert facialist Chico Shigeta who talks to me about her incredible career, how she perfected her massage technique that lifts and tones skin, the best cleanser textures for your website and her collaboration with Philips VisaPure Advanced - the 3-in-1 device that delivers a salon-worthy facial massage in the comfort of your own home.

For more details about Chico Shigeta visit >> Chico Shigeta.

For more details about Philips VisaPure Advanced visit >> VisaPure Advanced.

To follow Philips on social instagram >> Philips.

This episode is sponsored by Philips Visa Pure Advanced.

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Mandy Saligari is an addiction, parenting and relationship expert who joins me on this episode to talk about therapy, mental health, self-esteem and breaking the patterns that might be preventing you from living your best life.

Mandy's Ted Talk 'Feelings | Handle them before they handle you'.

To contact Mandy - MandySaligari.com

Mandy's book Proactive Parenting: Help your child conquer self-destructive behaviours and build self-esteem.

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Bullet Points • Need a good night’s sleep?

In this mid-week episode I share some tips for helping you get a better night’s sleep since it’s something, based on the DMs, messages and emails I’ve been receiving, that seems to be bothering a lot of people right now.

I can relate, I’ve suffered with insomnia in the past and stress is often the thing that causes the most disruption to my ability to fall asleep, stay sleeping and sleep well.

As we’re all under added stress right now it’s no surprise that for a lot of people sleep is becoming harder and harder.

In the episode, I share the five strategies that have worked for me and that I recommend to try to get sleep back on track, even with the added stresses and strains:

- Make a list of everything that’s on your mind before your head hits the pillow. The act of writing out any worries can compartmentalise them and minimise the stress attached to them.

- If you’re working from home and are tempted to have a quick nap when you’d normally run out for your afternoon coffee then, well, don’t.

- Create the perfect environment for sleep; a comfortable bed, the right kind of lighting, the right temperature - it all helps.

- Create a sleep schedule - and stick to it.

- Take a look and what you’re eating and when you’re eating it. A small tweak such as eating dinner an hour earlier could make all the difference when it comes to sleep quality.

To find the full, unedited episode simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.

As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.

#podcast #selfhelp #loneliness #lonely #health #mentalhealth #wellness

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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 products we really don't get on with and a lot more.

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It's time for my third #26habits and after 48% of you on twitter and 60% of you on the Facebook group voted for Daily Meditation it's the habit I'm tackling next.

Sitting quietly every day seems like quite a singular pursuit so as with all these #26habits I want there to be take-away for you, my lovely listeners. I'll be keeping a journal of the benefits I feel straight away and over time, how easy it is to incorporate into my day and much more during the two weeks, but I would love to know what questions you have about this particular habit.

For this challenge I will be using the Headspace app, which I personally started using about 18 months ago when I was struggling with anxiety. It's now an app I use semi-regularly, but not as much as I should...

Email me at thebeautypodcast@gmail.com or DM me on twitter @emmaguns and instagram @emmaguns and I'll answer the questions in the next #26habits podcast update. To join the Facebook group click here >> The Emma Guns Show Facebook Forum.

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In the second part of my three-way with Caroline Hirons (@carolinehirons) and Nadine Baggott (@nadinebaggott) we answer the 'acids' cliffhanger from the previous episode, discuss alcohol consumption and why brand integrity is more important than it has ever been. 

Products mentioned in the show:

Biologique Recherche P50 Original Formula

Clinique Clarifying Lotion 1.0 Twice A Day Exfoliator, £28.

Cheat Sheets - Types of Acids on CarolineHirons.com

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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 laser, Alice has tried it all and isn't afraid to tell the tale...

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Venetia La Manna is a podcast, presenter and activist who joins me on the podcast to share her research and insights on fast fashion. We also discuss digital detoxes, mental health, the power of meditation and living your best life.

The True Cost on Amazon Prime

Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas

Talking Tastebuds.

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It’s time for another #bookclub episode of the podcast, not least because you’ve been sharing with me, via DM and email, the books you’ve been enjoying lately. I’ve also had my nose, and ears, in some great reads and I’m sharing my five favourites with you.

I selected books I’ve found informative, inspiring, entertaining and downright eye-opening and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

In today’s #bookclub episode:

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss (@thefbinegotiator) and Tahl Raz. Keep hitting the same dead-ends in your lines of communication? This book could help and Chris’ insights in his time as a hostage negotiator are incredibly helpful.

TMI: My Life in Scandal by Perez Hilton (@theperezhilton). Perez came on the podcast at the end of last year and it was in preparing for that conversation that I read this book. It’s a fascinating insight into what was going on as Perez, and his hugely popular website, charted a unique period in celebrity history. 

Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson (@jessicasimpson). I used to love a TV show on MTV called Diary. The tagline was ‘you think you know, but you have no idea’. This is my way of saying that I thought I had the measure of Jessica Simpson, but it turns out I didn’t have a clue. I listened to this on @audible and it’s a triumph, not least because of the way in which Jessica tells her story.

Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle (@glennondoyle) Yep, @adele influenced me into buying this. One social media post and within seconds it’s on my @amazonkindle. Adele said ‘this books will shake your  brain and make your soul scream’, but what do you think?

How to Heal a Broken Heart by Rosie Green (@lifesrosie). Rosie charts her journey through heartbreak and the disintegration of everything she thought was certain and it’s raw, honest and not at all sugar-coated. In this book Rosie re-enters that pain in order to offer anyone else experiencing it a path out of it. Her honesty, candour and resilience shine through and it’s a must-read guide for anyone struggling with heartache, loss or rejection. 

To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.

As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.

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Sarah Wilson joins me on the podcast to talk about her book First, We Make the Beast Beautiful - a memoir about her mental health journey. In this episode we discuss coming to terms with mental health, how to navigate your way around, through and beyond panic attacks and how anxiety can be a strength, not a weakness.

Sarah's book I Quit Sugar: Your Complete 8 Week Detox Programme and Cook Book.

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Long time listeners will know how valuable I found the decluttering habit during #26habits in 2018 and many of you have asked whether I've maintained the decluttering or if there's been a backslide. In this episode I update you on my thoughts on decluttering and also my top tips for finding your best home, whether that involves going down the minimalist route or not...

Links from the show:

Mind Over Clutter by This Girl Can Organise Nicola Lewis.

Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin.

Episodes from #26habits:

Habit 10 | Will decluttering my wardrobe make me happier?

Habit 10 | Will decluttering my wardrobe make me happier? UPDATE.

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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 private Facebook group for listeners, which you can join here -- THE FORUM.

Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and email me at thebeautypodcast@gmail.com

And find all of #26habits over at The Pool.

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Julia Samuel psychotherapist and author who returns to the podcast to talk about how we can learn to love ourselves. The topic of this podcast was sparked by a conversation Julia (@juliasamuelmbe) and I had at the end of 2020 when we discussed how liking yourself, or loving yourself, is the foundation for the relationships you are subsequently able to form with others.

It made me wonder if your relationships are always challenging, cause your stress and/or pain or leave you heartbroken, is it wise to take a step back and examine how you feel about yourself before you make connections with others.

In this episode, we discuss attachment theory, why loving and being loved is such a vital component of our identity, the risk in loving others and why we need to pay more attention to our feelings, rather than override them because of what others think because they are actually trying to steer us towards the things we need.

We also, very unscripted I hasten to add, did a little exercise - The Felt Sense by Eugene Gendlin - which was a first for me on this podcast. Speaking of that exercise, it’s slightly hypnotic and could be distracting so please be aware of this and don’t follow along if you’re driving, operating heavy machinery or if your attention is required elsewhere. 

Before I sat down for this call with Julia, I was telling some friends that I was speaking to her again and as Julia has a huge amount of expertise in grief counselling and living losses, someone suggested I ask her about the end of friendships, female friendships in this instance, and how devastating they can be.

I think the end of friendships can be trivialised in a way we wouldn’t do with a romantic relationship and so in this episode, we discuss why it’s legitimate to feel the same, or similar, kind of heartbreak after a friendship ends as it is when a relationship does.

Julia's book This Too Shall Pass is available now.

Julia's podcast A Living Loss is available on all good podcast platforms.

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This episode of The Emma Guns Show is brought to you in collaboration with Skinceuticals.

I’m joined by Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist and skincare expert, who joins me to take a deep-dive into antioxidants and how they provide vital protection for your skin.

We also take a look at Silymarin CF, the new Vitamin C antioxidant serum from @skinceuticals_uki which offers, as you’d expect from the leaders in antioxidant skincare, a potent Vitamin C in a formula that supports oily and blemish-prone skin.

In this episode, Dr Emma Craythorne and I discuss:

• the benefits of antioxidants and Vitamin C.
• what free radical damage is, how it affects the skin and how it can be treated.
• how to know a good Vitamin C serum.
• why many Vitamin C formulas favour certain skin types.
• the difference between Silymarin CF and other Skinceuticals antioxidant serums.
• the formulation of the Silymarin CF serum.
• how the addition of silymarin and salicylic benefit the efficacy of the serum on oily, blemish-prone skin.
• how to know if you need an antioxidant that’s designed for oily, blemish-prone skin.
• what oil oxidation is and whether more people are experiencing it because of mask-wearing.
• how Silymarin CF fits in with a skincare regime for oily, blemish-prone skin.
• how to layer the serum among a regime for oily, blemish-prone skin.
• the other cumulative benefits of using the serum.

The serums mentioned during the show:

Skinceuticals Silymarin CF, £145.

Skinceuticals Phloretin CF, £150.

Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, £140.

Dr Emma Craythorne can be found on Instagram as @dremmacraythorn, her TV Show The Bad Skin Clinic is available on Discovery Plus and her website www.dremmacraythorne.com.

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In this episode we see what's stuck from the last 50 weeks. Congratulate ourselves for making it this far and examine how #26habits has readied us for 2019. Plus there's a recap of all the habits to date.

Links from the show.

Habit 1 -- Quitting Shop Bought Coffee

Disposable Coffee Cups: How big a problem are they for the environment?

The Stojo Collapsible Coffee Cup

The Reusable Keep Cup

Habit 2 -- Drinking the right amount of water.

How Much Water Should I Drink Per Day -- via Healthline.

Habit 3 -- Will Daily Meditation Help Curb my Anxiety?

Headspace

Meditation for Anxiety -- via Headspace.

Habit 4 -- Will going teetotal for a fortnight increase my productivity?

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray.

Habit 5 -- Is Daily Yoga Good for You?

Yoga with Adriene on Youtube.

Habit 6 -- What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?

Habit 7 -- Am I Addicted to my Smartphone?

How to Break Up with your Phone by Catherine

Habit 8 -- Is the ketogenic diet worth it?

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James King is a writer, film critic and broadcaster who joins me to talk about his new book Be More Keanu. What might look like a love letter to Keanu Reeves is actually a self-help manual in disguise - instead of ancient scripts and proverbs the Tao of Keanu is told via the actor's film choices, characters and actions both on and off-screen.

In this conversation James and I discuss:

• Why there's a lot to be learned from Keanu Reeves.
• Why his film choices have often told a bigger story about Keanu's understanding of the world.
• Why Keanu's brand of kindness is one we should all aspire to.
• What it takes to be a film critic and whether it actually stops you enjoying films.
• What it's like interviewing A-list film stars and why Keanu has stood out from the crowd.
• The value in making mistakes, and much more.

Also in this conversation the Sex and the City 2 and Entourage reviews by Mark Kermode, which are worth a watch.

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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:

Squarespace

Libsyn

Acast

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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 Spectralite, £172.

*Dr Dennis Gross at Space NK.

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This is what happens when you get @carolinehirons @nadinebaggott and @trinnywoodall together in a room with the tape recording...

Unedited and unfiltered we put the world to rights, well, some of it at least...

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Sali Hughes (@salihughes) and Jo Jones (@joljones) join me on this episode to talk about their initiative Beauty Banks (@beautybanks), a non-profit organisation committed to eradicating hygiene poverty in Britain for good. 

We discuss the reality of people in Britain today making a choice between food and hygiene, how Sali's trip to a homeless shelter in Cardiff while recording a documentary for the BBC highlighted the issue of hygiene poverty, what homelessness really means in the UK today and much more, including how you can get involved with Beauty Banks...

All of the links of where to send donations, how you can get involved and to find the Beauty Banks wish list are in Sali's piece for The Pool here >> People living in poverty need toiletries and beauty products. Here's how to help.

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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...

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This episode of The Emma Guns Show is brought you in collaboration with Lancôme.

Annie Black is Lancôme’s International Scientific Director, and she joins me in this beauty special to explain what the microbiome is, why we all have one that’s completely unique to us and how we can look after it for optimum skin health using Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum.

Annie not only explains the extensive research that has gone into creating a product, the Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum, that supports a healthy microbiome but why it’s universal and can be incorporated into anyone’s skincare regime regardless of age or skin type.

In this conversation Annie and I discuss:

• What the microbiome is and why it’s fundamental to skin health.
• How the microbiome can be compromised and how that’ll look and feel on our skin.
• The role that the topical application of prebiotics and probiotics plays on supporting our microbiome.
• The clinical trials and research over nearly 20 years that have informed the experts and Lancome into how to create skincare that promotes optimum skin health.
• The results you can expect from using Advanced Génifique serum and how to incorporate it into your current skincare regime.
• Plus Annie also shares the one thing she wishes people wouldn’t do their skin.

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Amanda Harrington is the founder and creator of Amanda Harrington London and she shares her ultimate feel-good habits with me in this episode.

This episode was recorded via the internet, with an at times weak connection, so apologies in advance that the audio is not up to the usual standard.

Supplements mentioned: http://Intellimeds.net

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A few weeks ago I had a bit of a wobble and in this episode I share the tactics I used to put myself back together.

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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 suicide details five signs that people display when they are struggling with their mental health. https://nowthisnews.com/videos/news/family-of-linkin-parks-chester-bennington-on-mental-health

This blog post by Tim Ferriss Practical Thoughts on Suicide is something I read a while ago and found to be helpful.

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https://www.paulaschoice.com

Paula’s Choice at Selfridges http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/paulas-choice/

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If you're looking for ways to give back to your wider community this Christmas then these charities and resources can help you direct your time, money and/or skills to services that really need them:

1. www.do-it.org is a great resource for finding and advertising volunteering opportunities in your local area.
2. Trussell Trust are always looking for volunteers to help them provide food to those locked in poverty.
3. Centrepoint launched their Christmas 2020 Appeal in anticipation of the worst homelessness crisis in the UK as a result of Covid-19.
4. To become a call-companion for someone struggling with loneliness visit Reengage.
5. Visit Refuge to donate an emergency parcel to a family fleeing domestic violence.
6. Head to Crisis to find out how you can support them this Christmas.
7. Visit Beauty Banks to donate and help end hygiene poverty.

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Dr Annice Mukherjee joins me on the podcast to share her guide to navigating menopause as well as the importance of understanding how our hormones are making us feel throughout our lives.

Dr Mukherjee is a physician and endocrinologist who specialises in supporting patients with complex medical illness, quality of life in endocrine disease, hormone problems in cancer survivors, including early menopause and other complex medical issues. She also takes a special interest in helping patients manage chronic fatigue.

In her new book, The Complete Guide to the Menopause Annice outlines her toolkit for managing menopause and, hopefully, the strategies that’ll help you navigate it with far greater ease.

In this episode, @drannicemukherjee and I discuss:

• The importance of understanding how your hormones are affecting you at whatever stage of life you’re in.
• Why she encourages women to be ‘prepare and be aware’ about their health.
• How it’s possible to feel better post-menopause than you did before it.
• Why diet, sleep, stress and exercise are fundamental elements of a lifestyle toolkit she recommends for navigating menopause.
• Her own menopause experience after a breast cancer diagnosis.
• The impact of the pandemic, both Covid-19 itself and the effects of a year-long lockdown are having on hormones.
• Plus, Annice answers questions from the Facebook group and much more...

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In this midweek show, I share some news and also answer three of my most frequently asked questions.

News:

I've been on the other side of the microphone as a guest on other podcasts incl; Emma Forbes Life & Soul, Heather Thomson In My Heart, and Liz Bohannon's Plucking Up.

I also wrote a feature about binge-eating disorder and having breast reduction surgery helped me tackle my issues with over-eating in Red Magazine.

FAQs:

I'm often asked if I'm still doing Jillian Michaels workouts from her Jillian Michaels Fitness App and in this episode, I share the workouts I've used and enjoyed, how I found inspiration from Madison Lecroy to try a resistance band workout, and the free workout videos available on Youtube.

I've had lots of questions about hair loss, hair thinning and hair shedding and I update you on my progress and the two videos I've created to share my own update and the best advice I can give for anyone tackling these issues.

And finally, as we enter our roadmap out of Covid here in the UK I share the reactions listeners have been sharing with me about this - some negative, some positive and the strategies I think may help.

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Can you have burnout in lockdown?

Are you at the end of your rope? Have you had it up to ‘here’? Are you over it? Are you just so plain exhausted that you just can't be bothered?

I don’t know about you, but all the things that used to push me to this feeling haven’t been present in lockdown. I’m no longer rushing, catching trains, trying to keep appointments and juggling a work and social life. I haven’t gone far or done much outside of my home in nearly a year yet I’m feeling similar feelings to those I’ve felt when I’ve previously burnt the candle at both ends. But how?

As I started to investigate what burnout really feels like, what it means, how you get it and how to avoid it, I came across some interesting facts. 

In this new episode, I talk about why burnout is actually pretty specific, why the language around feeling overworked, exhausted and tired makes matters even more complicated and why now is a good time to give yourself a break.

1. Burnout: The High Cost of Achievement by Herbert Freudenberger 
2. The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd 
3. Burnout: Solve your Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski
4. Burnout Survival Kit: Instant Relief from Modern Work
5. Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle

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Dr Elaine McQuade returns to the podcast to talk about the very real impact lockdown and the stress of a pandemic are having on our hormones.

The first thing to you need to know is, it's completely normal, and not unexpected, to be feeling out of balance. Tune in to hear Elaine's strategies for getting you feeling your best.

Links from the show:

Qi Gong Empoweredstillness.co.uk

Supplements to help with stress and sleep: Ashwaganda - adaptogen for helping to manage stress . Good for mood and energy .

Magnesium is nature’s tranquilliser and Nutri Advanced MegaMag Night Formula is a great choice, just be warned as can cause diarrhoea for some who are sensitive to magnesium.

Nutri Advanced MegaMag Calmeze for daytime use and curbing feelings of anxiety.

CBD oil for calming Kloris 500mg 5% CBD Oil.

Elaine's tips for lockdown. 

Try and maintain routine 

1 Sleep hygiene 

2 Regular meals good fats and protein with each meal help balance blood sugar and manage mood swings and hormones. 

If you are suffering from a loss of appetite, smoothies, fruit, veg and some protein powder and fats ( avocado/nut butter ) as a meal substitute . Try to avoid processed food, sugars and either eliminate of limit alcohol. 

3 Exercise - walking in nature, online yoga, or own routine.

4 Journaling gratitude diary to try and maintain some positivity and rewire the brain in this challenging time. 

5 Connection, if you are feeling challenged reach out - message a friend. You are never alone and we are all ( yes all !!) going through our ups and downs . 

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In this episode, I share my top five activewear brands that achieve the ultimate trinity of style, function and performance.

Free People

The Scoop Neck Good Karma bra.

The Take Me Back Pullover.

The Love Tank

GapFit @ GAP

The Eclipse Bra.

Blackout Stripe ⅞ Leggings.

Brushed Tech Jersey Ankle Joggers.

Lorna Jane

The V-neck back detail sports bra & High-Waisted Ankle Grazer Leggings.

The Comfort Sports bra.

The No Dig Ankle Biter leggings.

Varley.

Blaine Bra.

Cheetah Print bra and Cheetah Print leggings.

Smudge Print Bra and Smudge Print Leggings.

Sweaty Betty

The Power Leggings.

Athlete Seamless Long Sleeve Top.

Stamina Sports bra.

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In this episode, I share the new method I've been using to try to bolster my knowledge on topics I put on my to-do list but never get around to.

Share your ultimate productivity hack in the Facebook Forum.

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Philips.

Harnaam Kaur is a motivational speaker and social activist whose insights on choice, and how those choices inspire positivity and self-expression are eye-opening and ultimately empowering.

in this episode, Harnaam and I discuss; self-expression and why confidence comes from making choices that empower you - and who cares what anyone else thinks? We chat about Harnaam’s choices around the Philips Lumea and how just because she has a beard it doesn’t mean she doesn’t use the device elsewhere on her body - and other assumptions people may make just from looking at her. She explains why she so passionate about the mantra ‘my body, my rules’ and how we can continue to move conversations around body and facial hair forward with understanding and acceptance.

To find out more about the Philips Lumea click here: Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series

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In this episode I share the links to resources I think you may find useful in understanding the current situation, as it stands, with the Coronavirus.

Joe Rogan speaks to Michael Osterholm, an expert in infectious disease epidemiology and author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War against Killer Germs.

🎧 The Joe Rogan Experience #1439 - Michael Osterholm.

📺 The Joe Rogan Experience #1439 - Michael Osterholm.

James Altucher speaks to Dr Stanley Perlman and Dr Eric Ding.

🎧 James Altucher - 554 Coronavirus Emergency Update: I talk to two top specialists.

🎧 The Daily from The New York Times.

🎧 A Virus' Journey Across China 30/01/2020.

🎧 Fear, Fury and the Coronavirus 13/02/2020.

🎧The Coronavirus Goes Global 27/02/2020.

🎧 Confronting a Pandemic 12/03/2020.

🎧 Learning to Live with the Coronavirus 13/03/2020.

Tim Ferriss speaks to Jack Kornfield.

🎧 The Tim Ferriss Show #414 Jack Kornfield -- How to Find Peace Amidst Covid-19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos.

Tim on social - @tferriss on twitter and @timferriss on instagram.

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Bryony Blake (@bryony_blake) is a celebrity makeup artist and presenter on This Morning.

In this conversation she tells me about her career in beauty, how to navigate the world of 'backstage', making people look and feel beautiful, how to keep your head down and move up and much more...

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Lily Pebbles is a content creator who joins me to share her feel-good habits and how she stops a bad day from becoming a bad week.

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It’s been a year since I had breast reduction surgery and when I decided to have this operation I thought it was going to be life-changing, but it wasn’t.

It turns out that if I wanted to change my life, undo self-sabotaging behaviours and really address my issues with my own body image, it wasn’t something I could outsource - this needed to be an inside job. So, that’s what the last 12 months have been about confronting and addressing demons, being honest with myself and making changes for my long-term mental, emotional and physical health.

I’m made this video/audio because I receive messages daily about my breast reduction surgery, but in recent months I’ve been also been receiving messages about my weight loss, in the main along the lines of ‘how have you done it?’ and it feels impossible to talk about one without mentioning the other.

If you do have questions about breast reduction surgery or anything else discussed in this video please do feel free to comment or please know that my DMs are open.

Trigger warning: I am aware that some of what I have mentioned in this video may be triggering for some viewers. It is never my intention to create content that will upset, offend or alienate, but this is the only way I knew how to articulate my own personal journey and I hope you don’t mind me using my platform to do so. 

Mentioned in the #IGTV:

@hasteskitchen The 7 Day Basket. Available from all good book shops.

Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen. Available from all good book shops.

@aliceliveing for her exercise and workout content on instagram.

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Farrah Storr (@farrahstorr) joins me to discuss her first book The Discomfort Zone, her role as editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, choosing to live life her way and much more.

The Discomfort Zone on Amazon.

TEDxCoventGarden talk - The Leadership Revolution We All Need

The Discomfort Zone TEDxExeter - The Discomfort Zone

Can you die from a broken heart? by Amy Grier for Women's Health.

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Inge van Lotringen returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

During our conversation @theogbeautyboss reveals:

• Why her life is better for exercising and why sometimes a good sweat session can be a ‘quiet fight with myself’ that leaves her feeling powerful.
• Running with Prince and why having hours of Prince’s back catalogue in her ears is so motivating.
• How she has never aspired to a physical ideal but firmly believes in showing the body you have respect by making it strong and keeping it fit.
• Why gut health and a healthy microbiome is a fast-track to feeling good.
• The joy to be had from a pet - in Inge’s case the infamous Grumpy Cat.
• Have an anchor or a base to keep you true to who you are.
• Why reading a book can be so fulfilling, take you out of your head and take on emotional journeys and to places you’ve never been before.
• Why she actually has, based on the above, a lot in common with @willsmith
• Why my texts to her about Prince’s live concert Sign o the Times bring her so much joy. (This last one might be a fib)

Inge's book Great Skin - Secrets the Beauty Industry Doesn't Tell You is available now

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Rosie Green joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

This is Rosie’s second visit to the podcast; the first time we discussed the fallout from her divorce and her feel-good habits reflect not just the ways she stays positive during lockdown but how she put herself back together after the shock of the split.

During our conversation @lifesrosie reveals:

• The dopamine rush of kissing and why she never wants to get out of the habit of a good snog session.
• The comfort and calm of being warm to make you feel safe.
• Why having friends around you who are honest and open, and why being open and honest with yourselves, brings so much joy and saves so much pain.
• The joy of being a mum to a dog.
• Why it’s so important to light the expensive candles, use the extravagant bath oils and never save anything for ‘best’, and much more…

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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion around eating disorders.

Lorna Luxe joins me to talk about being a people person, creating a brand and overcoming your demons.

Find Lorna's clothing collection on In The Style now.

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Dr Rupy Aujla is a medical doctor and founder of the non-profit Culinary Medicine UK.

His books The Doctor's Kitchen: Supercharge your Kitchen and The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat to Beat Illness are available now.

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Caroline Hirons, Trinny Woodall and Nadine Baggott joined me on the podcast for what ended up being one of the most unstructured conversations I've ever committed to audio for this podcast.

I'm revisiting it this Christmas as so many listeners have shared that they have found such wisdom and insight in this episode and that it has kept them company and made them feel connected. Given the circumstances of Christmas 2020 offering connection seems like the least I can do so I'm bringing it out of the vault for your enjoyment - whether it keeps you company while you prepare Christmas lunch or take a few minutes for yourself away from everyone.

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Mally Roncal (@mallyroncal) is a beauty entrepreneur, motivational speaker and positivity preacher who returns to the podcast to talk about how to deal with the highs and lows of life, how to tap into your inner superpowers and why it's so important to live in, and appreciate, the present.

Mally Beauty can be found at https://www.mally.com

Mally x RuPaul can be found at http://bit.ly/368BTpa

Positivity Preacher can be found at https://www.instagram.com/positivitypreacher/

Vishen Lakhiani | How Forgiveness & Empathy Heal.

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Has decluttering made life easier? In this episode I report back on taking the principles of the wardrobe clear-out in Habit 10 to the rest of the house. So far, so good except shoes.

An Edited Life by Anna Newton

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This episode is brought to you in collaboration with, and sponsored by, The Inkey List.

Mark Curry and Colette Newberry are the co-founders of The Inkey List, the beauty brand that's been shaking up the industry since its launch just over a year ago. In this episode they share the high and lows of being a beauty start-up, why it's so important to them to speak directly to their customer and why there's even more exciting news to come...

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Like a box of chocolates where every one is your favourite. This episode features Caroline Hirons, Nadine Baggott, Trinny Woodall, Lisa Potter-Dixon and Jules von Hep.

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Dr Christian Subbio is a plastic surgeon and social media star who joins me to talk about how he went from art student to leading plastic surgeon, how staying true to himself and what he believes has been the backbone of his business and why passion plus hard work and skill leads to success.

Follow Dr Subbio on:

Dr Subbio on instagram.

Dr Subbio's website and introductory video.

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Lockdown isn't the summer apprenticeship you never had so [spoiler alert] it's okay if you don't emerge with a new skill...

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This episode is brought to you by Elizabeth Arden.

In this episode I’m delving into the subject of retinol with Elizabeth Arden’s Consulting Dermatologist Dr Dendy Engelman. In this show she gives me the low-down on all things retinol, taking me right back to basics, answering everything from how and why it works, how to use it, how incorporate it into your current skincare regime and more.

To find out more about Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum click here.

Other products mentioned in the show:

Paula's Choice Resist Anti-Ageing Retinol Serum

Indeed Labs Retinol Retinol Resurfacer

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil

NeoStrata Skin Active Retinol + NAG Complex

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Rosie Green joins me on the podcast to talk about what life has been like since her husband left her nearly 18 months ago. From the five stages of grief, the lowest moment in a John Lewis car park and the tools she's used to keep things together, both for herself and for her children, this is a very honest, raw account of divorce and separation.

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Trinny Woodall joins me in this episode of the show to talk about:

• Her range of stackable makeup Trinny London
• Finding her authentic voice
• Being a social media superstar - watch her Facebook lives here >> Trinny Woodall Facebook
• Avoiding burnout
• Learning lessons from, and not being felled, by failure
• Bringing a new concept to the beauty industry
• Being a businesswoman and what that really means...
• The role her social media followers played in helping her develop her range
• Polarising opinion and much more...

Find your personalised Trinny London colours here >> MATCH2ME

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If you like a ghost story then you'll love a spooky podcast. In this episode I round-up some of the best, whether you want an in-depth scare-fest or something bite-size that'll make you jump.

The Last Podcast on The Left. (Episode 386: The Most Haunted House in England.)

Lore.

The Moonlit Road.

Real Ghost Stories Online.

Spooked.

M R James on Amazon.

Christmas and Ghost Stories from Smithsonian Magazine.

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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 beauty editor and podcaster.

In this show we discuss:

Hannah and Lisa joining the beauty #podfam

Travelling to LA with Jude Law. Sort of.

Justin Timberlake. A lot.

Redhanded Podcast

Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara

L'Oreal Unlimited Mascara

*Becca Backlight Primer

Pat McGrath Beauty

WKD Blue (and strawpedos)

Bobbi Brown

Patron Tequila

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Eve Kalinik returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

During our conversation @evekalinik reveals:

• How achieving a sense of perspective is just one of the many benefits of a walk outside in fresh air.
• Why the kitchen is her happy place (I mean, she is a nutritional therapist) and how methodically working through a recipe can clear her head.
• Why she’s so glad to have discovered yoga at the age of 16 and why it’s far more mental a practice than physical for her.
• Why she lingers on and really enjoys a good, delicious glass of wine. And how to find a good wine in amongst all the bad ones.
• Why she likes to believe in a little bit of ‘magic’ for staying positive.

Links from our conversation:

The Life Centre (also has an app) https://thelifecentre.com 

Philippa Gendall (my ‘Yoda’) https://www.phillipayoga.com/plt196tzhrfu4t09fd7oigg82robi2 

Lyre’s https://lyres.co.uk 

Noughty https://thomsonandscott.com 

Wilfred’s https://www.wilfredsdrinks.com 

Wine https://plonkwine.co  

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Katy Pullinger is a TV presenter and voice-over artist who joins me to talk the skills she learned, specifically with regard to understanding people, in the pressure cooker of live TV, how taking on too much triggered a health issue that made her reassess her work life balance and how auditioning for Pop Idol started her career in TV...

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Lauren Mahon returns to the podcast to share her feel-good habits, which include some great tactics and useful insights into how she has found herself during lockdown.

www.girlvscancer.com

You, Me and the Big C Podcast.

Guided Wim Hof Breathing Method.

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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 failures and disappointment can actually help steer you in the right direction, how she climbed out of a 'dark hole' of depression and the affirmations, meditations and rituals that help her stay on track.

Eve was in London for the launch of the Gumball 3000 Rally which took place between 5-12th August and ended in Tokyo.

Links from the show:

The Clarity Cleanse by Dr Habib Sadeghi

Asana Rebel - Eve's yoga-inspired fitness app

The Honest Guys on YouTube.

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The ketogenic diet is a way of eating that starves your body of carbohydrates so that you switch from using sugar and glucose stores as energy to using fat as your main fuel source - in this update episode I tell you whether it's easy to change your diet and become a natural fat-burner. The benefits, incidentally, aren't just about fat-burning and weight loss, with many health professionals suggesting the long-term benefits of eating a ketogenic diet are massive.

Much like intermittent fasting, habit number 6, immediate benefits are said to be better sleep, increased mental clarity and optimised endurance ability when exercising.

Tune in to find out how it's been going...

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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.

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In this episode I talk about a cause close to my heart, that I know makes a real difference, and the other ways we can all make a huge contribution, and lasting difference, to our communities and society as a whole.

Links from the show:

Beauty Banks and the Beauty Banks Wishlist on Easho.

Recycling.

Blood donation.

Tree planting.

Volunteering.

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I'm so thrilled to welcome broadcaster and presenter Sarah Powell (@thissarahpowell) onto the show to talk about everything from body confidence and managing anxiety to love and friendships. 

We also discuss her two podcasts The Jules and Sarah Podcast and Wobble. Both are co-hosted with Jules von Hep (@julesvonhep) and are a must if you want a little more happiness and positivity in your life. 

If you want to get in touch with the show email me thebeautypodcast@gmail.com

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Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.

Jess Griffiths is the Clinical Lead for @beatedsupport and she joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss eating disorders, in particular, binge-eating disorder.

If you’re a regular listener or have followed me for a while, you’ll know this is something I struggle with so I wanted to bring Jess onto the show to shed light on a type of eating disorder that affects more people than you might imagine, yet is a type of eating disorder that is not as widely-known as anorexia and bulimia.

In this episode, @jessthegryffindor shares her expertise and insights on:

• What exactly binge-eating disorder and what it might look like and feel.
• How preoccupation with food, weight and shape can be an indicator of a bigger issue.
• Why eating disorders tend to disproportionately affect a people-pleasing personality type.
• Why it’s estimated that at least 30% of people who present as morbidly obsessed have binge-eating disorder.
• How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has an excellent success rate when offered as treatment, but why there is a severe lack of resources which means diet and exercise are often given as a ‘fix’.
• The body positivity and body acceptance movements and whether, in some instances, they have the potential to endorse behaviours associated with a mental health issue.
• The link between eating disorders and depression, and much more…

It is never my intention to create content that will upset, offend or alienate and I am very much aware of how much I am still learning on this journey and about this subject, but I felt this was an important conversation to have

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 or beateatingdisorders.org.uk  

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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

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Emilie McMeekan and Annabel Rivkin are the genius duo behind @themidult and they join me on the podcast to share their feel-good habits, the strategies they use and recommend to make sure every day is a good day.

As this is the first time a duo has appeared on the podcast they are each choosing two feel-good habits and then one feel-good habit they share.

In this episode, Emilie and Annabel share:

• Why adrenaline and being suspended from a great height, with the added element of competition, is a go-to for Emilie when she needs to recalibrate.
• The bliss of a bath for Annabel and why it’s where she’ll allow herself to be messy. Note: if you don’t take an orange into the bath after this then you’re bathing all wrong.
• Why Emilie has embraced Til-Tok life and why being current and up-to-date on the latest trends feels empowering.
• The joy to be had from hate-watching period dramas and why Annabel has yelled at Bridgerton more than once.
• Then there’s the joint habit that combines luxury and work and is one of their most productive habits of all.

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#26habits is teaming up with The Pool (@thepooluk) and in this fourth habit I'm going to be exploring the benefits of being tee-total with Junior AV Producer Hannah Varrall (@hannahvarr).

Neither of us would say we have a problem with alcohol, we both fall into the camp of being pretty indifferent to it until it's in front of us in social situations, but is it doing us more harm that we realise?

Is casual drinking, when alcohol is a known depressant, a problem in a time when more and more people are citing struggles with stress and anxiety?

We're almost conditioned to believe that a drink will 'take the edge' off a hard day, but what lies beyond that moment? We're going to find out...

Hannah and I are going to be each other's buddy while we navigate this new world of saying 'no' to a drink at the bar or declaring 'not for me' when we're out with friends, when there's no excuse other than, 'I've just decided drinking isn't for me.' 

During these two weeks I'm going to speak to people who have quit drinking for their physical health, to increase their productivity or because they felt it posed a threat to their mental health and ask them how abstaining from alcohol changed their lives. 

And I want to hear from you. Is this something you've done? Have you quit alcohol and seen a massive benefit? Or do you think a drink every now and again is perfectly fine? Tweet me at @emmaguns and @thepooluk or slide into DM on instagram @emmaguns and @thepooluk.

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In this week’s Bullet Points, the focus is on home workouts.

With gyms closed, a lot of us have had to figure out how to maintain our fitness or get something resembling a decent workout at home. Sales of home gym equipment surged by over 5000% last year, so clearly a lot of us have had to find a way.

Whether you’ll be first in line when gyms reopen or have become a convert to the at-home workout, in this episode I share the kit I think is non-negotiable whether you want an intense sweat session or a well-earned stretch.

My at-home gym consists of:

• A yoga mat.
• Two sets of resistance bands - lower body and upper body.
• Two dumbbells and a kettlebell.
• A Bosu ball.

I also have some sliders gathering dust in a drawer and was very close buying a weight vest last summer, but thankfully good sense took over.

I am not a qualified trainer and have no professional fitness experience. If you’re looking for inspiration then I highly recommend @aliceliveing @jillianmichaels @zannavandijk @popsugarfitness on @youtube

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Anita Bhagwandas is a beauty journalist, consultant and soon-to-be author who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

In this episode, Anita shares the details of her ADHD diagnosis and how it has allowed her to understand things about herself that she previously thought made her bad, wrong, stupid and lazy. It also freed her from years of worrying that was was 'wrong' with her was a much more serious issue.

During our conversation, @itsmeanitab reveals:

• How an ADHD diagnosis freed her from thinking she was stupid and lazy.
• Why outsourcing and delegating is vital because it's acknowledging that you need help in certain areas.
• Why planning, tracking and organising allow her to make progress.
• Why it's so important for her to cultivate and curate a space that's beautiful.
• How she carves out free time and makes sure she uses it well.
• Her love of history and why virtual walking tours through London have been so valuable during lockdown.
• Why self-development is such a passion of hers and how it all started with Tony Robbins CDs and Oprah.
• Why it's so important to find inspiration in people that you see yourself in, who look like you and who represent who you are and where you come from.
• How she practices witchcraft.
• Why surrounding herself with beauty and luxury isn't shallow and is an ultimate feel-good habit.

Links from the show:

Insight Timer

Trello

The High-Performance Planner

Brili

Footprints of London

Ugly by Anita Bhagwandas is available for pre-order now.

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In this episode we revisit some of the #26habits from 2018, the habits that have stayed with me, the ones that have evolved and whether or not I'll actually ever write the #26habits book...

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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 #nutribollocks where each week he pits the latest, and some might say ridiculous, claims against each other - the latest being structured water or diet coffee...

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Claire Coleman returns to show to share her feel-good habits and they are, reassuringly, all on brand for everyone's favourite forensic beauty journalist...

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In this mini-show I share some tips I've found to be useful in reducing the amount of time I use my phone. It was all prompted by Andy Puddicombe's appearance on the podcast where he talked about the relationship and not the device being negative. It made me go and research and test out some ways to reduce my screen time without it feeling like I was missing out or denying myself.

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Evy Poumpouras is a speaker, mentor and former Secret Service agent who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

In this episode, @evypoumpouras shares:

• Why avoidance gets you nowhere and it pays to face and address the things in life you find challenging.
• Why so many feel-good habits won’t feel good in the short-term, but it’s the long-term yield that makes consistency and perseverance worthwhile.
• Why her favourite form or instant gratification comes on the shape of a @dunkin Cappuccino Blast.
• Why her evening habits routine is ‘Evy Time’ and is how she can ensure she operates at her optimum.
• Her evening workout, which includes some kit from @onnit and why she loves being strong.
• The benefits she feels from using an inversion table.
• Why cold showers and meditation are part of her post-workout routine.
• The gratitude ritual that allows her to note what has gone well, but also holds her accountable for what hasn’t.
• Why getting outside in the morning is a way to really ‘wake up’ and why getting an errand done first thing leads to greater productivity throughout the day.
• The conversation she had with Marc Bernays-Randolph, the founder of @netflix about success and what makes people successful.
• And much much more…

If you want more of Evy's expertise and insights then her book Becoming Bulletproof is available now.

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How do you avoid bad information? It's harder than you think, especially when it comes to beauty but there are some excellent sources of good information out there. And by 'good' I mean scientific, evidence-based resources that share accurate, up-to-date, proven information.

The five resources I recommend if you're looking for the good stuff are:

Michelle Wong

Stephen Alain Ko

Dr Emma Craythorne

Dr Emma Wedgeworth

The Eco Well

Claire Coleman

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Climate change is real. I'm not being flippant, but with some people questioning whether global warming is actually something we need to worry about it's time to look at some hard facts. Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean each year, plastic bags take upwards of 1000 years to degrade and knowing what can and can't be recycled isn't an easy as it maybe should be.

In this ninth #26habits I'm looking at the small, sustainable changes I can make to the products and services I consume and the way I recycle that will stop me contributing to the problem. Just a small about of internet research and I found that things I thought could be recycled can't and vice versa. It's time to educate myself as much as it's time to make changes.

Tune into the show to find out what steps I'll be taking over these next two weeks to break the habit of unwillingly contributing to climate change.

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Caroline Barnes is a makeup artist and digital creator who joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

During our conversation @carolinebarnesmakeup reveals:

• How she feels recharged after spending time, either socially-distanced or virtually, with her friends.
• How fitness, specifically running, played a vital role in making her feel-good during the first UK lockdown.
• The ceremony, ritual and occasional mid-afternoon decadence of a bath. 
• The beauty products she surrounds herself with and also uses on shoots to beautify but also create good energy and calm. 
• Why it has been so important for her to install structure into her family life for everyone to manage the restrictions of lockdown and much more…

Products mentioned: de Mamiel Altitude Oil Esse Probiotic Serum.

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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... 

I read Tessa Coates featureWhy Having Just 33 Items of Clothing Could Mean You Have More to WearonThe Pool and realised she’d given me the perfect stepping stone to my ultimate goal. The premise is to whittle down your wardrobe to just 33 items - the ones that don’t make the cut are kept out of site, donated or sold - and wear only these for three months. 

Even I didn’t realise why I was shying away from a wardrobe cleanse, until I followed the first step in the 333 Challenge and put every single item of clothing I own on my bed…

Mentioned in the show:

Project 333 by Courtney Carver. https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/

Be More with Less https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Ways-Be-More-Less-ebook/dp/B0056U9I52

Robin James’ video Always Look Good | Finding Your Style in 2018 has some absolutely vital points for creating and maintaining a wardrobe that suits you. 

Marie Kondo: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, effective way to banish clutter forever. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-effective-clutter/dp/0091955106

Suggestions for clothing donations:

UK https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/clothing-bank

USA http://www.planetaid.org/get-involved/donate-clothes

Australia https://www.redcross.org.au/support-us/red-cross-shops/donate-clothing-and-goods

Europe https://www.refugeesupport.eu/help-us-by-donating-items/

*Disclaimer: landfill is full of unwanted clothes so if you decide to do this, or a version of it, please donate, sell or repurpose your old clothes.

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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, sustainable.

Links from the show

Back to MAC

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In this episode, I check in with you, my most excellent listeners, about the feel-good habits series and also ask you a VERY important question.

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This minishow is brought to you by Foreo the Global beauty brand famed for their high-performance, silicone cleansing tools. 

In this episode I chat to fellow podcaster, author and beauty enthusiast about the results from a study commissioned by Foreo about the art of gift giving, which revealed that 56% of us admit to being upset on Christmas morning when we open our gifts. 

Lindsey and I discuss the gifts that listeners revealed made them angry, upset or worse and our own experiences with opening bad gifts... 

For details of where you can find your nearest Foreo retailer head to foreo.com and you'll never give a bad present again...

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