The Emma Guns Show

Caggie Dunlop(@caggiesworld) joins me in this episode to talk about her creativity, starting her podcast Girl's Guide to the Galaxy and life after a reality show. You may recognise Caggie from Made in Chelsea, but as she reveals in this episode, she always had 'one foot out of the door' and I ask her about not being seduced my the lure of step-and-repeats, showbiz parties and being headline news. 

We also talk about her creativity as a songwriter, poet and filmmaker and her issues with anxiety, how she's used meditation to overcome it and why it was important for her to talk about it on her podcast. 

Self-sabotage and how to not lose yourself in a relationship as does the subject of really great coffee. 

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Listen on ituneslisten on acast Emma Blackery @emmablackery is an award-winning singer-songwriter and author whose YouTube Channel, Emma Blackery, has nearly 1.5 million subscribers. In this episode we talk about her new book Feel Good 101 (available on Amazon and from Waterstones) and how she wrote it as the handbook for life that she wished she'd had in her teens. 

We cover the tricky topics of anxiety and depression and how to make sense of them, what millennials are really like, why they get a hard time and the importance of having a focus and goals in life. 

My 'digital detox' in the New Forest, which actually involved more social lurking than actually switching off. I went to Lime Wood Hotel & Spa for a night to try to give myself a break from all things work, social media and, you know, routine. I picked the perfect place because Lime Wood really is a place where you can completely switch off and unwind - they've totally nailed that relaxed, no pressure atmosphere where there's never tension or stress in the air. The afternoon I arrived I went for a 'ramble' on one of their many routes in the woods - you just pick up a map from reception and off you go - and it was incredibly restorative, even the bit where I got a bit lost and panicked. 

I also allowed myself a wee spot of indulgence and a Nourish by Bamford spa treatment, which was possibly the best treatment I've ever had in my life. Three hours of massage, a facial and reflexology; coupled with my ramble the day before I felt refreshed and restored for the first time in a long while.

Yes, Lime Wood is a beautiful location, but the moral of this story is that sometimes finding a pocket of time and allowing yourself to switch off, and actually acknowledging you deserve it, can be as restorative as a holiday. 

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listen on iTunesListen on acastSarah Creal is the Lead, Global Partnership Initiatives for Estee Lauder companies and was in London for the launch of the second Victoria Beckham x Estee Lauder collection, which she helped create and I stole her for an hour to record this episode of the show. In this episode Sarah tells me how to she went from the Clinique counter at Bergdorf Goodman to one of the most important roles in the world of beauty. Chances are there's a product in your makeup stores that Sarah has been a part of creating and in this episode she tells me how an idea becomes a reality, the challenges you face along the way and why being positive is vital. Scroll down for my review of my favourite VBxEL products...

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This episode of the show was recorded live at the Birchbox x Oliver Bonas Co-Working space in London on September 7th. Hannah and Sophie Pycroft from Spectrum Collections joined me to talk about their brand of makeup brushes and accessories that has taken social media by storm. The business was an idea born by the pool on holiday, but it hasn't been plain sailing and the sisters talk to me about sticking with it, even when it didn't seem like the best idea, and how a business advisor couldn't quite believe their plans... We talk challenges in business, packing orders in a windowless garage surviving on chocolate biscuits and coffee and why you have to turn everything - even a warehouse fire that destroys all your stock - into a positive. 

They also tell me about their best-seller The Glam Clam and the unusual moment when it was born. 

To subscribe to Birchbox, the UK's No. 1 Beauty Box, click here >> Birchbox Subscription.

The Oliver Bonas Birchbox is available to all new and current Birchbox subscribers from the 1st September through to the end of the month. A Birchbox subscription is £12.95 per month (including P+P) - this month you can upgrade to receive the BB+ (a Limited Edition Oliver Bonas candle created for Birchbox). Subscribe here. 

Spectrum Collections is available at The Birchbox Shop

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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 things you can do to identify if there's something amiss and the steps you can take to make yourself feel better. 

Sohère talks about her book The Tiredness Cure: How to beat fatigue and feel great for good and quizzes, cues and information within that can help you work towards feelings better.

Follow Sohère on Twitter >> @The_Holistic_Dr and Instagram >> @Miss_Soh 

Sohère is based at the Omniya Clinic in Knightsbridge - follow them on twitter >> @omniyalondon and instagram >> @omniyalondon

If you have any questions following this episode email me at [email protected]

Thank you for listening. EG xx

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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...

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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 @featuresjourno and you can read more of her work and find out more about Claire by visiting her website here >> https://www.clairecoleman.com/ 

As a result of our conversation Claire has created a list of products she would be happy to recommend - they can be found on her website here >> https://www.clairecoleman.com/blog-1

Claire mentioned these links/studies in the show and the links can be found below:

Sam Farmer on parabens is here (8th question down) :http://www.samfarmer.co/education-click-question-read-my-response

The study about lavender oil and breast tissue is here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17267908

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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 and feels smoother. It's a great lotion to have in your beauty arsenal if your skin is prone to looking dull and is also a good line of defence against blackheads.

If you want to get in touch with the show it's so easy - just email me at [email protected] and if you're enjoying the podcast please do leave me a 5-star rating and review on iTunes here. Thank you! EG xx

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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 presentations on QVC, who joined us for the chat too.

MY top 3 picks for murad problem-solving skincare

Murad Eye Lift Firming Treatment, £49.50.* My eyes can get really puffy when I'm stressed and/or tired - I blame staring at computers and wearing contact lenses - and when this eye treatment launched last year I was seriously impressed by the results. It's very simple to use too - just a couple of pumps on the eye patches, apply under the eyes and wait... It instantly calmed that feeling of 'puff' around my eyes and my eyes looked fresher immediately after use. I try to use this once a week and as well as the soothing effect on my eyes, it also gives me a reason to sit down for 15 minutes.

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF30, £56.* I have no problem with a product that does as much as this one... I sometimes feel as though I'm layering too much on my skin so the fact this one cream does the job of five other products is a win/win for me. On application there's an instant 'blurring' or skin that seamlessly covers imperfections, such as pores, but it also hydrates, primes and has a broad spectrum SPF so your skin is protected throughout the day. Add to the mix a savvy blend of anti-ageing ingredients that stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and well, I'm sold. 

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