The Emma Guns Show

One of the shows that has been most requested by listeners is all things hormones so I asked Sohère Roked, a GP and Bio-identical and Integrative Medical Specialist, if she would talk to me and shed a little light on what is a pretty complicated subject. Sohère talks about the frustrating experiences she had with female patients who would come in saying they didn't 'feel right' but whose blood tests would return with normal results leaving them at a total dead end. Sohère realised there was a very strong link between hormones and our general well-being and how even a small imbalance can contribute to feeling under par.  In this conversation we talk about how you should be feeling during your menstrual cycle, in terms of what's normal or to be expected, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), why a 360 approach to wellness is vital and why knowing yourself and how you feel is something we should all be checking in with.  We also tackle the sticky topic of the cost involved with deep-diving into your hormones, the

In this episode it's over to you... Based on the emails and messages I've been getting about guests that you've felt particularly inspired by I've compiled the pieces from shows that you've told me you've enjoyed the most. The edit includes the author Jen Sincero, Pixiwoo's Sam and Nic, author and journalist Sali Hughes, RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage and singer/songwriter Leona Lewis. Click on the links for full show notes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Coleman (@featuresjourno/@featuresjourno) is a writer who, if you listen to the show regularly, will have heard referenced as a 'forensic beauty journalist' who loves nothing more than getting her teeth stuck into a clinical trial.  As people who write about beauty we sit in the space between brands and the consumer offering an objective point of view about what a brand is up to in order to better help you make good decisions about how to spend your money. Claire's approach is to listen to what the brands have to say, but also by deep-dive into the independent data, clinical trials and by doing her own research into ingredients, innovations and developments. She does not care for fluff and nonsense and in this episode I ask her about her approach to writing about products, what she looks for from brands, what products, ingredients and innovations she thinks are worth paying attention to and what you should flat-out not get duped by. Take her on her word, she's very happy for you to tweet her @featuresj

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subscribeOn this episode of the show I'm joined by Paula Begoun of Paula's Choice (@paulaschoiceuk) to talk about her skincare range, why she worries about all the misinformation about beauty out here on the internet and the two major changes we could all make to our beauty regimes for our best skin. Paula is a published author (here's her author page on Amazon.co.uk), was dubbed 'The Cosmetics Cop' by Oprah Winfrey and is a proud entrepreneur of 40 years - as you can imagine our conversation takes several twists and turns... From her days as a makeup artist, to suffering with acne and eczema and how that informed her feelings about topical skincare, to writing books and then starting her brand - it's all in here. We also talk about hormones and their effect on skin as well as health. In this episode of the show Paula talks about her Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant*, £25, a lightweight exfoliating fluid that helps breakdown dead skin cells for skin that looks more radiant an

SubscribeDr Howard Murad is the man behind the skincare brand Murad known for its high performance, no-nonsense, problem-solving skincare. During a visit to London the LA-based dermatologist and I met to speak about the new and unexpected factors affecting the way in which we age. He has been dubbed 'The Father of Internal Skincare' and his knowledge is vast, but in this conversation with talk about why it's so crucially important to take a 360 approach not just to ageing, but to our lifestyles too. Dr Murad talked to me about his Eyes Up Campaign and how it's important we find a balance between how much we're online for the sake of our health as well as how we all fall into the habit of compromising and editing ourselves in a way that can impact our happiness - and our health. Dr Murad has been treating patients for over 50 years so he knows what people want, he knows what works and his advice is like pure gold bullion. You'll also be able to hear the fab Zoe Shaw, who you'll know if you watch Murad's p

Ree Lodge (@reallyree) and her website www.reallyree.com are the 'breaking news' of beauty. If it's launching, it's on her site, which is about to undergo a massive redesign, and being first, thorough and correct is of paramount importance to Ree. In this episode Ree talks to me about the early days of Really Ree, of joining twitter on a whim, writing blog posts, but also what life had looked like before she dominated the beauty news arena. She talks to me about her career in recruitment, where you could argue her competitive nature was born, and why she went from a high-paid job into a passion role and how she's gone on to monetise the latter. It's a really robust conversation where we cover topics including self-preservation, the idea of luck, guilt, motivation and she shares a brilliant piece of advice for anyone going after what they want in life: “You haven’t failed unless you give up.” — Ree Also in this episode... It was a busy week in beauty and among other things I went to the launch party for Real

Jen Sincero (@jensincero) is success coach and #1 NY Bestseller Author who joins me on the podcast to breakdown the barriers that can prevent us from living our best lives - and making money. Her books You Are a Badass (How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life) and You Are a Badass at Making Money have spent over a year in the New York Times Bestseller list and inspired millions to take steps towards a better life.  In this conversation Jen talks about being motivated and staying realistic, how to create a daily practise to help you get to where you want to be, why changing your vocabulary can make all the difference and why we should be afraid of rejection. Also in this episode... I went to the launch of Hair by Sam McKnight at Liberty and fell in love with his Cool Girl Texturising spray and bumped into superstar colourist Nicola Clarke, makeup artist to the stars Mary Greenwell, Jo Elvin, Edwina Ings-Chambers and Susannah Taylor. I also sang some Stevie Nicks with Caroline

Jo Elvin (@joelvinglamour) is the Editor-in-Chief of Glamour Magazine and she joins me in this episode to talk about everything from what it really means to be a feminist, the realities of going after your dreams, the media landscape, the culture of celebrity and much much more. links from this episode... Jo has also appeared as a guest on Jules and Sarah and Admit One with Antonia O'Brien. On Netflix: Schitt's Creek, RuPaul's Drag Race, 13 Reasons Why.  In Emma's intro... Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette, £45 from Space NK.* / Transformulas Hydration Gold, £22 from QVC /  Premlee Ramasamy at Hersheson's Conduit St / Piercings by Maddie at Metalmorphosis in Topshop on Oxford St. Becca x Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette, £45 from Space NK*. Piercings by Maddie at Metalmorphosis in Topshop on Oxford St. Transformulas Hydration Gold, £22 from QVC. Premlee Ramasamy at Hersheson's Conduit St.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Visage (@michellevisage) joins me on a brand new episode of the show to talk about her collaboration with Illamasqua and the 'Visage Lash', the beauty products she adores and why she's very specific about what she puts on her skin. If you listen to Michelle's podcast What's the Tee with RuPaul and Michelle Visage - and why wouldn't you? - you'll know that Michelle has autoimmune disease and she talks in detail about the lifestyle changes she's had to make for the sake of her health.    In this hour-long conversation with also talk about role as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, being an advocate for the LGBTQ community and her own issues with self-doubt. We discuss the burden of being dreamers and why meditation, and specifically visualisation, is crucial if you want your wildest dreams and fantasies to come true - as long as you do it with emotion... Michelle knows a lot about being on-the-go. When she's not sitting on the judging panel on the Emmy-winning show RuPaul's Drag Race, she's on the road f

Anxiety affects nearly a quarter of the population and as it's a topic that has come up more than once during podcasts with my guests I felt it was time to dig a little deeper into the topic. While it's completely normal to experience anxiety you may not be aware that you have it. Instead you may feel as though you're just highly stressed, a bit hormonal or just going through a rough patch. I've spoken on this podcast before about anxiety with guests including Luke Hersheson and Pixiwoo's Sam and Nic, as well as my own struggles, and in realising this was a much bigger issue was keen to speak to an expert on the subject. Chloe Brotheridge has written the book The Anxiety Solution, which is a really important read whether you suffer with anxiety yourself, or know someone who does. As well as detailing her own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks the book also offers realistic solutions to bringing down your anxiety levels as well as the comfort of reassuring you that you're not alone.  In this podcast

Sam Chapman (@pixiwoos) and Nic Haste Chapman (@nixiepixi1) have over two million subscribers on their YouTube channel Pixiwoo, created the game-changing makeup brush range Real Techniques and between them have been instrumental in changing how women all over the world do their makeup - forever. They join me on the podcast to tell me how they went from makeup artists to global superstars, how YouTube has changed since they started all those years ago and what's next on the horizon... We also talk about anxiety, pursuing your passion, why money can't, or shouldn't, be your motivator, the power of the mind, why you should never dilute yourself and other people's opinions. If you enjoy the show please do subscribe over on iTunes and leave a 5-star rating and review. EG xx Face by Pixiwoo is available on Amazon. Real Techniques are available here.  Twitter: Sam @pixiwoos Nic @nixiepixi Sam and Nic on YouTube >> Pixiwoo Referenced in this show's introduction: Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch F

Jules von Hep (@julesvonhep) is one of the beauty world's best known tanners, is the co-host of the brilliant podcast The Jules and Sarah Show and also has a must-see YouTube channel. In this episode of the podcast we talk about his role as Global Tanning Director of Tan Luxe, how he's become the go-to tanner for A-listers and celebrities and why he set himself a goal of making people feel better.  Jules with his podcast co-host Sarah Powell.        We chat about going after what you want, while staying above board and he talks about why he's a huge believer in hope, fate and chance. If you're starting a business or have a dream that you want to pursue then Jules' rules for setting and achieving your goals are most definitely worth listening to. We talk about the value of taking time out for yourself, why he doesn't have any regrets about focusing on his work.    over on @emmaguns this week... These are the leopard print courts from Dorothy Perkins that you've been asking about over on Instagram. Click th

Sam Baker (@SamBaker/@theothersambaker) is Co-Founder and CEO of The Pool. She has edited magazines, written books and four years ago felt there could be a way to give women what they were used to finding in the pages of glossy titles on the more convenient platform of their phones and tablets - enter The Pool.  In this chat with one of the media's most accomplished editors we talk about the realities of the future of print journalism, how to curate and execute an online title like The Pool, the learning curve that came with swapping paper for digital and why now, more than ever, The Pool's voice is an important one.  Here's the 'round' that Sam talks about in the podcast and how they schedule The Pool's daily output. Sam's novels are available via Amazon here: SAM BAKER ON AMAZON.       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen Carrera (@carmen_carrera/@carmen_carrera) joins me on this episode of the show and we cover a lot of ground. From her blossoming acting career, her Showgirl show, her tireless work as an activist within the LGBTQ community as well as how she navigated her own transition.  I first came to know of Carmen when she appeared in series three of RuPaul's Drag Race, but a lot has changed since then. Immediately after the show finished filming Carmen began to transition and her birth certificate now reads 'female', a change she admits made her feel 'powerful' and 'validated'.  In this episode of the show we talk about her early years in high school, how she navigated the school halls while knowing that she wasn't being her true self, how her friends and mother played a crucial role in her accepting and believing in herself. We talk about her acting career and starring alongside Meryl Streep, being friends with J.Lo and life after Drag Race.  Carmen also talks to me about her tireless work as an activist and th

Leona Lewis (@leonalewis/@leonalewis) joins me on the podcast to talk about her role as an Ambassador for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and its partnership with Kiehl's. We also discuss happiness, pursuing your passions and overcoming the hurdles we all inevitably face in life. She also explains how pushing herself beyond her comfort zone is the key to personal growth and finding happiness and how journalling and goal setting help her stay focussed.  As well as selling over 20 million records worldwide Leona is a passionate humanitarian and animal rights activist working with organisations including The Prince's Trust, Teenage Cancer Trust, Sport Relief, WWF, Humane Society, World Animal Protection and many more. She also a supporter of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary who care for unwanted, mistreated and sick animals.  Also in this conversation I speak to the Executive Director and Founder of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Georgia Arnold (@georgiaarnold/@georgiaarnold99), who talks to me about the founda

Anna Whitehouse is Mother Pukka (@motherpukka/@motherpukka) and she joins me on the show to talk about her website  www.motherpukka.co.uk,  being an influencer and why she's a 'foghorn for flexible working' (her words). In our conversation we talk about her early journalistic career, being a mum and what it was that prompted her to start Mother Pukka and why the campaign for flexible working for parents is so important to her.  I dare you not to be inspired by Anna, not least because she doesn't sugar-coat her messaging, but because she's being true to herself - and in this episode of the show she talks about the highs and lows of doing just that. Her blog post 'I Quit' is mentioned during the show and explains exactly why flexible working is so important to her. She also explains how she handles online trolls, and her early career in journalism.  EG xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've been sending in emails, DMs and tweets so it seemed timely to answer all your questions in one go in a special 'Ask Me Anything' episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock chicks of the world unite! Caroline and I met at a Mötley Crüe concert, which is why this show starts, not with a deep-dive into all things skincare, but a reverie of our favourite rock bands - and rock gods. We talk about the concerts we were both at in the 1980s, the rock stars that make us go weak at the knees and Caroline's incredible backstage experiences... Music aside, Caroline is famous in the beauty world for her no-nonsense approach to skincare - an objective approach earned from over thirty years in the industry. Her reviews have the ability to sell-out product - dubbed 'The Caroline Hirons Effect' - and leave the shelves of major beauty retailers completely bare. She has worked on the shop floor, has consulted for years with brands and has probably had something to do with the creation of many of the products living in your bathroom cabinet right now.  Because, who doesn't love an instagram story..? Caroline is someone I've admired for a while, not least because she seems true to and at eas

Joining me in this episode of the show is Luke Hersheson (@lukehersheson) the Creative Director at Hersheson's (@hershesons) salons and a member of The House of Experts at John Frieda. Let me just say this at the outset - Luke was a brilliant guest, not least because he's been tuning into the podcast and loves the show! In our conversation we talk about the fact Luke knew he wanted to follow his father's footsteps into hairdressing from a very young age, what it's like to have a busy, creative mind, his desire to want to make salons relevant again, travelling the world with supermodels and his pursuit of excellence. We each talk about our experiences with anxiety and the steps we've taken to overcome what feel, at times, crippling.   Luke tells me the story of how he was signed and started working on global advertising campaigns. His first trip, in 2001, was with supermodel Gisele for Missoni and he explains what it's really like to have to step up to the plate and how creativity comes together on a shoot.