The Emma Guns Show

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  • Town meeting | What your email etiquette says about you.

    Feel-Good Habits is taking a break this week so I can bring you a Town Meeting. Inspired by the Handforth Parish Council Zoom Meeting I thought I’d see how you felt about a panel show. I asked three of my buddies; @joljones @featuresjourno and @nadinebaggott to join me on this episode to discuss email etiquette knowing full well we’d take a fair few detours along the way.

    Have your email habits changed since working from home/lockdown? Do you have any email bugbears? Should emails only be sent and received during working hours?

    We discuss this and a whole lot more including; when it’s actually appropriate to use the term ‘expert’, the way people speak to each on social media platforms, the strategies we’ve used to stay chipper during lockdown and a whole lot more.

    If you like this format and want more of the same with a variety of guests and experts then please let me know by emailing me at [email protected].

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    1 hr 29 min
  • It's ok to Pluck Up with Liz Bohannon

    Liz Bohannon is an entrepreneur, brand founder and podcast host who joins me on the podcast to share her insights and expertise on everything from finding your purpose, navigating failure, connecting with who you really are and much more.

    In her own business and endeavours, Liz focuses on finding your purpose, being passionate about that purpose and focusing on how you can have a positive impact on your own life and on the lives of others

    During our conversation, @lizbohannon and I discuss:

    • Acting out of fear vs living in a growth mentality.
    • The advice Seth Godin gave her that changed everything.
    • Whether it's reasonable to expect your passion to pay your bills.
    • Why it's important to think about how you can make the world better for yourself but also for others.
    • Why you have to overcome your own ego and admit where you've screwed up if you want to make real progress.
    • The time she spent living in her car and how failure ended up being a part of her journey to success.
    • Why self-help isn't always helpful, and much more...

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

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Bullet Points | News and FAQs

    In this midweek show, I share some news and also answer three of my most frequently asked questions.

    News:

    I've been on the other side of the microphone as a guest on other podcasts incl; Emma Forbes Life & Soul, Heather Thomson In My Heart, and Liz Bohannon's Plucking Up.

    I also wrote a feature about binge-eating disorder and having breast reduction surgery helped me tackle my issues with over-eating in Red Magazine.

    FAQs:

    I'm often asked if I'm still doing Jillian Michaels workouts from her Jillian Michaels Fitness App and in this episode, I share the workouts I've used and enjoyed, how I found inspiration from Madison Lecroy to try a resistance band workout, and the free workout videos available on Youtube.

    I've had lots of questions about hair loss, hair thinning and hair shedding and I update you on my progress and the two videos I've created to share my own update and the best advice I can give for anyone tackling these issues.

    And finally, as we enter our roadmap out of Covid here in the UK I share the reactions listeners have been sharing with me about this - some negative, some positive and the strategies I think may help.

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

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    22 min
  • Feel-Good Habits | Mally Roncal

    Mally Roncal is a makeup artist, entrepreneur and author 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 @mallyroncal reveals:

    • Why it’s so important to find a reason to celebrate.
    • The mood-boosting power of a full face of makeup.
    • How she gives herself a reality check in lockdown if she feels her mood slipping.
    • Why it’s so key to connect with your friends and family, even virtually.
    • The joy she finds in music and sharing music.
    • Why making something like catching up on your favourite TV show into an ‘event’ can amplify the joy it brings, and so 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.

    Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Feel-Good Habits | Mally Roncal

    Mally Roncal is a makeup artist, entrepreneur and author 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 @mallyroncal reveals:

    • Why it’s so important to find a reason to celebrate.
    • The mood-boosting power of a full face of makeup.
    • How she gives herself a reality check in lockdown if she feels her mood slipping.
    • Why it’s so key to connect with your friends and family, even virtually.
    • The joy she finds in music and sharing music.
    • Why making something like catching up on your favourite TV show into an ‘event’ can amplify the joy it brings, and so 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.

    Get bonus content on Patreon

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


    Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Wim Hof | Breathe, motherf*cker!

    Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete, adventurer and world record holder who created The Wim Hof Method to help people unlock a host of physical and mental health benefits.

    While Wim is an extreme athlete who has climbed into the Death Zone of Mount Everest and completed a full marathon above the polar circle in just a pair of shorts, his method is accessible to anyone.

    It’s based on three pillars: cold therapy, breathing and commitment and with consistent practice Wim has shown its ability to increase energy, improve sleep, reduce stress, heighten focus and determination, increase willpower and strengthen the immune system.

    And for anyone who, as I often as my guests on the podcast, wants to see the data, he welcomes scientists to scrutinise and validate his claims.

    In this episode @iceman_hof and I discuss:

    • The power and fortitude that exists within us all and how to access it.
    • How the benefits he felt from cold exposure and breath work is now being validated in labs under clinical supervision.
    • He isn’t a ‘freak of nature’ anyone can do what he does.
    • Why a ‘cold shower a day keeps the doctor away’.
    • How forcing yourself to experience discomfort, such as cold, only amplifies the pleasure you feel from the warmth.
    • Why it’s vital not to limit yourself; sometimes pushing your limits is where you find out who you are.
    • Why failure is a vital part of life and how to handle it and learn from it when it happens, and so much more…

    Please use caution and seek advice, where appropriate, when attempting any exercises, especially in water.

    Further reading on Wim and The Wim Hof Method:

    Find out more about The Wim Hof Method.

    Wim's book The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits.

    The scientific research behind The Wim Hof Method.

    The breathing exercise I mention and use frequently Guided Wim Hof Breathing.

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Bullet Points | Book Club

    It’s time for another #bookclub episode of the podcast, not least because you’ve been sharing with me, via DM and email, the books you’ve been enjoying lately. I’ve also had my nose, and ears, in some great reads and I’m sharing my five favourites with you.


    I selected books I’ve found informative, inspiring, entertaining and downright eye-opening and I’d love to hear your thoughts.


    In today’s #bookclub episode:


    Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss (@thefbinegotiator) and Tahl Raz. Keep hitting the same dead-ends in your lines of communication? This book could help and Chris’ insights in his time as a hostage negotiator are incredibly helpful.


    TMI: My Life in Scandal by Perez Hilton (@theperezhilton). Perez came on the podcast at the end of last year and it was in preparing for that conversation that I read this book. It’s a fascinating insight into what was going on as Perez, and his hugely popular website, charted a unique period in celebrity history. 


    Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson (@jessicasimpson). I used to love a TV show on MTV called Diary. The tagline was ‘you think you know, but you have no idea’. This is my way of saying that I thought I had the measure of Jessica Simpson, but it turns out I didn’t have a clue. I listened to this on @audible and it’s a triumph, not least because of the way in which Jessica tells her story.


    Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle (@glennondoyle) Yep, @adele influenced me into buying this. One social media post and within seconds it’s on my @amazonkindle. Adele said ‘this books will shake your  brain and make your soul scream’, but what do you think?


    How to Heal a Broken Heart by Rosie Green (@lifesrosie). Rosie charts her journey through heartbreak and the disintegration of everything she thought was certain and it’s raw, honest and not at all sugar-coated. In this book Rosie re-enters that pain in order to offer anyone else experiencing it a path out of it. Her honesty, candour and resilience shine through and it’s a must-read guide for anyone struggling with heartache, loss or rejection. 


    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.

    Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey

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    16 min
  • Feel-Good Habits | Emma Forbes

    Emma Forbes is a broadcaster and presenter 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 @emmaforbeslifestyle reveals:


    • The importance and ceremony of list-making and why a ‘to-do’ is so vital for organising her mind as well as her affairs.
    • Why having structure to her day is so helpful for channeling that feel-good feeling.
    • The value she has found in making lists before she goes to sleep. 
    • Why it’s so important that she gets outside and into fresh air every day (and not just because the dog needs walking).
    • Why indulging in reality television without guilt or shame is pure, feel-good escapism.
    • How she has become far more proactive with her friendships in lockdown and why it’s made her feel so good to foster those relationships in the ‘new normal’.
    • The joy she finds in food and food preparation and why cooking for the ones you love is such a feel-good habit for her.
    • Why soup is her go-to for the ultimate feel-good cooking experience.


    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.

    Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  • Feel-Good Habits | Emma Forbes

    Emma Forbes is a broadcaster and presenter 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 @emmaforbeslifestyle reveals:


    • The importance and ceremony of list-making and why a ‘to-do’ is so vital for organising her mind as well as her affairs.
    • Why having structure to her day is so helpful for channeling that feel-good feeling.
    • The value she has found in making lists before she goes to sleep. 
    • Why it’s so important that she gets outside and into fresh air every day (and not just because the dog needs walking).
    • Why indulging in reality television without guilt or shame is pure, feel-good escapism.
    • How she has become far more proactive with her friendships in lockdown and why it’s made her feel so good to foster those relationships in the ‘new normal’.
    • The joy she finds in food and food preparation and why cooking for the ones you love is such a feel-good habit for her.
    • Why soup is her go-to for the ultimate feel-good cooking experience.


    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.

    Get bonus content on Patreon

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


    Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  • Hayley Quinn | Top tips for Dating in a Digital Age.

    Hayley Quinn is a dating and confidence coach who joins me on the podcast to share her expertise on dating, making connections and knowing what you want from and in a relationship.

    Hayley is one of the UK’s leading dating coaches and her story of how she came to be one of the leading, and most trusted, authorities on dating, for both men and women, has a slightly unusual beginning. But it was this perspective, the origins of which she shares during our conversation, that allowed her to create her own unique insights, courses and workshops that have helped people in how they approach their own dating life.

    In this conversation, Hayley and I discuss:

    • Whether there really is a ‘power play’ at work when you’re in the dating ‘game’. 
    • The rules of dating and whether they actually exist or not.
    • How to turn text chemistry into a real connection in person (when and where lockdown restrictions allow)
    • How to express yourself authentically.
    • The dangers of getting hooked on the idea of someone, but why it’s such an easy trap to fall into.
    • The value in getting to know yourself before dating.
    • Why rejection is a vital part of dating and why it’s vital to learn how to handle it.
    • The many and varied, and quite unhelpful, dating ‘truisms’ out there.
    • Dating after separation, divorce or after the breakdown of a long-term relationship.
    • How to communicate what your needs are, and so much more…

    Hayley's TED Talk Searching for Love to Escape Ourselves.

    To sign up for one of Hayley's courses or for one-to-one coaching visit -- www.hayleyquinn.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.

    Hey! Why not share your thoughts and insights to make your listening experience even better. Complete this listener survey to tell me what you want to hear: http://bit.ly/theemmagunsshow-survey

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    1 hr 9 min

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