The Emma Guns Show

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Carrie & David Grant | Raising neurodivergent and non-binary children. May 21, 2023

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Well, what a lovely reunion this was. 18 years after I first interviewed Carrie and David Grant when they were on Fame Academy we meet again. And what a conversation!

Not only do they guide me through the most significant risks they’ve navigated, including whether or not to have children when they were so happy just the two of them, but they also describe what it’s been like navigating parenting four neurodivergent children, three who identify as non-binary or trans and who have struggled with their mental health.

They were when I met them nearly two decades ago, warm, compassionate and generous and they are precisely the same all these later and want nothing more than to share what they’ve learned with others.

Carrie & David’s book A Very Modern Family is available now.

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Bullet Points | Is it ok to stop being polite? May 17, 2023

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I was made absolutely furious by a situation this week. Actually, it's more accurate to say I became furious at myself this week because I was too polite in a situation where I should have been assertive. It begs the question, when is it ok to stop being polite?

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Shaa Wasmund | Why having a tough start in life doesn't mean you won't make it. May 14, 2023

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Shaa Wasmund is an entrepreneur, coach and author whose hugely successful career has been forged from a catalogue of risks, chances and gambles. It’s made all the more impressive by her start in life; a tumultuous home life, moving countries and living in hostels… It’s why she’s committed, despite her success, always to be available to offer help, insights and support to those who need it.

Our conversation is raw, honest and inspiring, not least because Shaa makes very little room for excuses or navel-gazing. I’m confident this episode is one you’ll listen to once and then plug back into when you need a bolt of inspiration.

Shaa’s book Stop Talking, Start Doing is available now.

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Bullet Points | Is Ted Lasso the greatest TV show of all time? May 10, 2023

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When I love a TV show, I really love a TV show and right now it's all about Ted Lasso. Finding a 'comfort watch' isn't just about finding something you enjoy, it's well known in psychology to make a person feel safe and secure to not only watch something 'light' but also rewatch ad nauseam. Not that anyone asked, but I also share the three TV shows I rewatch once a year because they are just so damn good.

Let me know what your favourite shows are!

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Caroline Goyder | The career-ending risk that paid off. May 07, 2023

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It’s always a pleasure to welcome guests back onto the podcast and Caroline Goyder is no exception. She first appeared on the show in 2019 to share her expertise on how to speak with confidence in public but she shared so much more.

I was surprised to learn her biggest risk was giving a TEDx Talk on speaking confidently, given that was how I had discovered her. But, as she explains, it was a huge risk because if it didn’t go well, it could be a career-ending move.

Caroline’s books are available now.

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Bullet Points | Is gossiping a vital social skill? May 03, 2023

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Can gossip ever be harmless? Emma ponders whether passing on information is vital for social cohesion or a huge red flag...

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Emma Hoareau | The Fakeness of Instagram and Finding Body Confidence Apr 30, 2023

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Emma Hoareau is a self-confessed skincare obsessive and a social media influencer with a huge following across Instagram and Youtube. From her curated feed you could think her life is perfect and nothing bothers her but, as she explains during our conversation, she’s faced crises of confidence over her creative ability, taken time to feel positive and at peace in her own skin and, as a result of so much change in her childhood, has an almost cavalier approach to change.

Emma’s creative mentorship and collection How To By Emma is open to mentees now.

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Bullet Points | Is being tee-total the new black? Apr 26, 2023

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Is alcohol getting a bit passé? Has it stopped being fun to get 'buzzed' and does a good time really begin with the pop of a cork?

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Michael Maisey | How facing death made one man embrace life. Apr 23, 2023

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Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.

I’ve said it before and it’s highly likely I’ll say it again… One of the best things about creating this podcast is getting to have conversations with and see the world through someone else’s eyes. Seeing it through Michael Maisey’s lens, as someone who spent the majority of his teens in the prison system, overcame heroin addiction and survived a suicide attempt, who is now a successful businessman and motivational speaker is a real privilege.

I ask all my guests what their relationship is like with risk and, as you can imagine, Michael’s answer is completely unique. His life experiences have given him an incredible perspective and his struggles have motivated him to be the helping hand someone else, who finds themselves at the thin end of opportunity and privilege, needs.

I’m not going to lie, this conversation is INTENSE and deeply thought-provoking.

Michael’s book Young Offender is available now.

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Bullet Points | Is it ever ok to comment on someone's body? Apr 19, 2023

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Is it ever ok to comment on someone else's body? I don't mean fat-shaming, which is obviously not ok, but an observation using descriptive words..?

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