The Emma Guns Show

Have you ever asked yourself what makes YOU happy? Are you frightened to be yourself in case you’re rejected? Do you struggle to set boundaries? Do you feel as though you’re living the life you should be?

@emilyjaynehoughton and I discuss this and much more on a brand new episode of the podcast. 

Emily is an author and digital specialist whose debut novel Before I Saw You asks these questions, and more, and so she joins me on the podcast to discuss:

• How to start living for yourself instead of for others.
• How vital it is to set boundaries.
• Why people-pleasing ends up pleasing no one at all.
• How to avoid hitting rock bottom (buy why sometimes hitting rock bottom is a gift in disguise).
• Why we shouldn’t be accepting ‘okay’ and should be striving for ‘great’. 
• Why a journey of self-discovery is painful, difficult but ultimately hard work worth doing and much more…

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This week’s Bullet Points episode attempts to help those listeners who’ve been in touch asking for help finding their fitness mojo. In the last few months I’ve received a lot of messages from listeners who have explained that they ‘hate’ exercise and would love to know the secret to getting motivated.

In this episode, with some helpful insight from my friend @alexlight_ldn, I share the five tips that I think take exercising from something that’s dreaded and endured to something that’s truly enjoyed.

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For a lot of listeners, this week marks the anniversary of going into lockdown and so it seemed timely to check in given that the last 12 months have been challenging, to say the least.

Online counselling resources: www.betterhelp.com and www.selfspace.com

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For a lot of listeners, this week marks the anniversary of going into lockdown and so it seemed timely to check in given that the last 12 months have been challenging, to say the least.

Online counselling resources: www.betterhelp.com and www.selfspace.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.

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Dr Rupy Aujla returns to the podcast to share his expertise and insights on how our diet can affect how we feel and our health in the long-term.

Rupy is a doctor, founder of the UK’s first Culinary Medicine course and author whose latest book, The Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1 which makes healthy eating even easier. If you think you don’t have the time or it’s just too complicated to eat a more plant-based diet or make sure every meal ticks that ‘five a day’ box then think again.

In this conversation, @doctorskitchen and I discuss:

• The proven long-term benefits of plant-based eating.
• His thoughts on the idea you can be ‘healthy at any size’.
• What a perfect plate of food actually looks like vs what we think it might look like.
• How one’s relationship with food can sometimes need interrogating and the resources available if you think you need support.
• The difference between guilt and shame and what that means in terms of our relationship with food.
• The idea behind his new book and how it’ll help you get nearly a kilo of fruit and veg into your diet with very little fuss or nonsense.
• Why he’s so keen to prove that eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive, and much more.

To find the full, unedited conversation simply click the link in my bio or type ‘The Emma Guns Show’ into your preferred podcast platform.

As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.

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In this episode, I share my top five activewear brands that achieve the ultimate trinity of style, function and performance.

Free People

The Scoop Neck Good Karma bra.

The Take Me Back Pullover.

The Love Tank

GapFit @ GAP

The Eclipse Bra.

Blackout Stripe ⅞ Leggings.

Brushed Tech Jersey Ankle Joggers.

Lorna Jane

The V-neck back detail sports bra & High-Waisted Ankle Grazer Leggings.

The Comfort Sports bra.

The No Dig Ankle Biter leggings.

Varley.

Blaine Bra.

Cheetah Print bra and Cheetah Print leggings.

Smudge Print Bra and Smudge Print Leggings.

Sweaty Betty

The Power Leggings.

Athlete Seamless Long Sleeve Top.

Stamina Sports bra.

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Caroline Hirons 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.

Caroline is a best-selling author, skincare expert, businesswoman and consultant who admits that while she doesn’t struggle with feeling down, she does have a series of habits that set her up for a great day. 

During our conversation @carolinehirons reveals:

• How and why she developed a ‘let’s just get on with it, shall we?’ attitude.
• Why she has surrounded herself with ‘no’ instead of ‘yes’ people.
• The power of a good playlist for helping her sail through her to-do list or get a task done.
• How her family ground and centre her.
• Why the day doesn’t begin until her bed is made.
• Her ‘wallpaper’ of SVU, Oprah and anything familiar.
• Why she’s so good at multi-tasking.
• Why you NEVER come for @oprah, and much more…

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Caroline Hirons 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.

Caroline is a best-selling author, skincare expert, businesswoman and consultant who admits that while she doesn’t struggle with feeling down, she does have a series of habits that set her up for a great day. 

During our conversation @carolinehirons reveals:

• How and why she developed a ‘let’s just get on with it, shall we?’ attitude.
• Why she has surrounded herself with ‘no’ instead of ‘yes’ people.
• The power of a good playlist for helping her sail through her to-do list or get a task done.
• How her family ground and centre her.
• Why the day doesn’t begin until her bed is made.
• Her ‘wallpaper’ of SVU, Oprah and anything familiar.
• Why she’s so good at multi-tasking.
• Why you NEVER come for @oprah, and much more…

To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.

To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/emmagunavardhana.

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Trigger warning: this episode contains references to suicide.

Jess Griffiths is the Clinical Lead for @beatedsupport and she joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss eating disorders, in particular, binge-eating disorder.

If you’re a regular listener or have followed me for a while, you’ll know this is something I struggle with so I wanted to bring Jess onto the show to shed light on a type of eating disorder that affects more people than you might imagine, yet is a type of eating disorder that is not as widely-known as anorexia and bulimia.

In this episode, @jessthegryffindor shares her expertise and insights on:

• What exactly binge-eating disorder and what it might look like and feel.
• How preoccupation with food, weight and shape can be an indicator of a bigger issue.
• Why eating disorders tend to disproportionately affect a people-pleasing personality type.
• Why it’s estimated that at least 30% of people who present as morbidly obsessed have binge-eating disorder.
• How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has an excellent success rate when offered as treatment, but why there is a severe lack of resources which means diet and exercise are often given as a ‘fix’.
• The body positivity and body acceptance movements and whether, in some instances, they have the potential to endorse behaviours associated with a mental health issue.
• The link between eating disorders and depression, and much more…

It is never my intention to create content that will upset, offend or alienate and I am very much aware of how much I am still learning on this journey and about this subject, but I felt this was an important conversation to have

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677 or beateatingdisorders.org.uk  

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In this week’s Bullet Points, the focus is on home workouts.

With gyms closed, a lot of us have had to figure out how to maintain our fitness or get something resembling a decent workout at home. Sales of home gym equipment surged by over 5000% last year, so clearly a lot of us have had to find a way.

Whether you’ll be first in line when gyms reopen or have become a convert to the at-home workout, in this episode I share the kit I think is non-negotiable whether you want an intense sweat session or a well-earned stretch.

My at-home gym consists of:

• A yoga mat.
• Two sets of resistance bands - lower body and upper body.
• Two dumbbells and a kettlebell.
• A Bosu ball.

I also have some sliders gathering dust in a drawer and was very close buying a weight vest last summer, but thankfully good sense took over.

I am not a qualified trainer and have no professional fitness experience. If you’re looking for inspiration then I highly recommend @aliceliveing @jillianmichaels @zannavandijk @popsugarfitness on @youtube

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