The Emma Guns Show

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Feel-Good Habits | Kirbie Johnson Nov 09, 2020

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Kirbie Johnson is a journalist, producer, host, writer and host of @glossangelespod 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 @kirbiejohnson reveals:

Why self-care isn’t just marketing spiel and the why there’s something transcendental about a ‘virtual’ massage.
Leaning into nostalgia and tapping into your happy memories to make you feel-good in the here and now.
Why talking to friends and seeing how they see you can help shift you to a more positive perspective.
Why acknowledging that none of us have been through a pandemic before and finding community in having a shared experience can be helpful.
The comfort that can be found in your beauty routine.

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Ask Me Anything | Your Questions Answered. Nov 08, 2020

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In this episode of the podcast I answer your questions. I know I say it on every show, but your messages, emails and notes are the best part of my job, so a huge 'thank you' to everyone who takes the time to write in and get in touch.

The questions answered in this hour-long episode include:

What do you use your acupressure mat for and what are the benefits?
I need advice on cruelty-free makeup, but I'm not sure what's good and what isn't.
How is your hair density coming along since you started your treatment with Philip Kingsley?
What do you enjoy most about making the podcast?
Which guest, or guests, have had the biggest impact on you in 2020, and why?
What are your favourite recipes from Ian Hastes' 7-Day Basket?
Please can you recommend a good eyeliner for the water line?
What advice do you have to survive a mental health relapse?
What is your favourite foundation and mascara?
What is your favourite exercise routine?
What progress have you noticed since you started with Philip Kingsley?
Are you ever worried you'll go back to making poor food choices?

Featured in the show:

Acupressure mat.

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Bullet Points | Everything you need to know about hair loss. Nov 04, 2020

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Susie Hammond is a Consultant Trichologist at Philip Kingsley who joins me in the show in something of a show first. This conversation wasn't originally going to be published and was just me having a call with Susie to get some info on some of the questions I'd been received from you, my most-excellent listeners, have been asking me about hair loss and the treatment I've been receiving with both Anabel Kingsley and now Susie while Anabel Kingsley is on maternity leave.

As you'll hear from everything Susie says, her knowledge is so vast that it would have been a shame to tell you my version of what she said so I decided to publish our call as an episode of the show.

In this episode, we discuss:

The options available if a visit to a trichologist is cost prohibitive.
Why taking vitamins can help with hair health, but there's a right and a wrong way to go about it.
The topical products that can work and the ones that can't.
The Philip Kingsley products that have been specifically created to help with hair loss and how they work.
How to wash, style and brush your hair to minimise breakage.
The use of topical treatments and role of minoxidil and anti-androgens in treating hair loss conditions.
The resources available if you want to understand your specific hair loss issues and much more...

This episode is not sponsored and Philip Kingsley have not asked me to create it but I am receiving my treatment and non-prescription products without charge.

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Feel-Good Habits | Alex Light Nov 02, 2020

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Alex Light 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 @alexlight_ldn reveals:

The importance of good sleep on how she feels.
The role music plays in her day and why a session on the piano can clear her head.
The power she finds in being organised and organising.
The joy that can be found in makeup and skincare.
Why therapy is the most positive thing she has done for herself and why she’d recommend it to anyone.
Plus, the distraction to be found in a good session of reality TV.

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Max Dickins | The Art of Improvisation. Nov 01, 2020

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Max Dickins is an author, comedian, actor and presenter who joins me on the podcast talk about how practising the art of improvisation can help you do better in work, life and relationships.

If life is one long series of unscripted events and improvisation is being able to react in the best way to any event or situation without any preparation then there’s a lot to be learned from a little improv.

In this episode Max and I discuss:

What improvisation really means.
How learning improvisation can help you get the most out of social, work and romantic relationships.
Why embracing the unknown can open up the world.
Why it’s important to give and receive ‘offers’ to maximise any situation.
The way improvisation has helped Max understand himself and his relationships.
How you can use the skills of improv in your own life.

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Bullet Points | Are you feeling SAD? Oct 28, 2020

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In this episode of the podcast we're talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to manage that 'funky' feeling that can come with shorter days and longer nights. People will be affected in different ways and some lifestyle tweaks may be enough to help some people feel better while medical intervention or professional guidance maybe more appropriate for others. I am not a medical professional, but these are some lifestyle changes that may help you navigate the winter months with a bit more ease.

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Feel-Good Habits | Jo Jones Oct 26, 2020

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Jo Jones 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 @joljones reveals how her habits have changed during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, what it's made her realise and how it's allowed her to shift her priorities. Her observations include:

Book-ending the day so there's always a structure in place.
The power of exercise both on the mind and body (and especially arse).
Why a drink, in Jo's case some Welsh Sisters gin, can be the perfect start the evening.
Why @tracyandersonmethod has changed her body during lockdown (especially Jo's arse)
The lessons she learned from watching @sammcknight1 work and why they help her today.
How easy is to de-prioritise yourself and the steps you can take to prioritise yourself again.
The way in why friendships can recharge you.
Why having and open mindset and also a growth mindset are such a priority for her now.

Jo is the co-founder of Beauty Banks and the founder of Beauty Beat.

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Charlotte Mensah | The Undisputed Queen of Good Hair Oct 24, 2020

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Charlotte Mensah has been styling hair for three decades and is one of the biggest names in hair. She is a hairstylist, business owner, artistic director and brand creator who joins me on the podcast to share the story of her incredible career in the beauty industry.

There was so blueprint to success for anyone aspiring to make a career in hairdressing back in the 80s, let alone success in black hair, which is what makes Charlotte’s story especially compelling.

There have been challenges and struggles along the way, but as Charlotte says ‘sometimes your path just doesn’t run straight’ and so she adapted and persevered.

In this conversation @charlottemensah and I discuss:

Why she originally wanted to pursue a career in finance.
The importance of knowing what your dream looks like.
Putting in the hard work, staying focused and waiting for ‘your time’.
The importance of being original.
The value in mentorship and why it’s so vital to give back when you can.
Why hairdressing is spiritual for her.
Helping women with textured hair find themselves and their identity by embracing their natural hair.
How her book Good Hair is the ultimate education in black hair.
Why struggles are part of any story, the trick is learning to the enjoy them and see them as a vital part of the process.

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Bullet Points | 5 ways to be a more positive person. Oct 20, 2020

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In a brand new episode of the podcast I discuss the five tactics that can help you become a more positive person.

Not only are these great habits to incorporate into your life, they are also proven to reduce physical stress, strengthen coping mechanisms and encourage an overall feeling of calm.

Positive thinking and being more positive are frequently cited as being helpful, especially when experiencing depression and anxiety, but it’s easier said than done. And someone telling you to ‘be more positive’ can be as effective as telling someone to ‘calm down’.

Hopefully what this episode does is offer a little more insight into the ‘how’ to be more positive. All the tactics are free and none take more than a few minutes.

This podcast was inspired by the feedback I had from you for the last few Bullet Points episodes where we’ve discussed overwhelm, mental health and burnout so I hope you find it helpful.

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Feel-Good Habits | Alice Liveing Oct 18, 2020

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Alice Liveing 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 @aliceliveing reveals how the key to her feel-good habits is finding things that are achievable every single day and these include:

A sleep routine and prioritising a good night’s sleep, every single night.
Why she takes a book to bed with her.
The value of a morning routine that sets you up for the day ahead.
The benefits she feels from exercise and why there’s no right or wrong way to train.
The value to be found in ‘downloading’ your day when you get home/log-off.
Why finding a bit of escapism can be a great stress-relief.

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