The Emma Guns Show

It's the end of #apodadayinmay and it's time for some news and announcements...To receive my Newsletter.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | To watch my IGTV and Instagram Lives Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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.

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.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 thought we'd wrapped up #26habits in a neat, pretty bow at the end of 2018, which is why I wasn't going to include it in #apodadayinmay despite many listeners requesting an update. But then I had a revelation that changed everything...Links from the show:Mastery: The Key to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard.Yoga with Adriene: Healthy Energy Flow.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 some tips and recommendations for how to manage fine, fragile and thinning hair via tools, haircuts, topical products, supplements and hacks.Links from the show:Adam Reed at Percy & Reed.Nioxin.Viviscal.Tangle Teezer Fine & Fragile.Cloud 9.Colour Wow Dream Smooth Professional Paddle Brush.ghd Classic Curve Wand.Slip Silk Pillowcases and Scrunchies.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.

Perimenopause is a topic you've asked me to explore in detail in a show with an expert and in this episode Dr Elaine McQuade explains the fundamentals of, not only what's going on in your body, but the practical steps you can take to help ease your way through changing hormones and beyond...www.athruhealth.com www.drelainemcquade.com 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.

What are those things you can do in the moment to reduce your stress levels? Here are eight tips that may help...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.

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.