

The Emma Guns Show
Emma Gunavardhana
If you're in the mood for a deep and meaningful then this is the podcast for you. Every week, broadcaster and journalist Emma Gunavardhana has an intimate conversation with her guest about the risks they've taken, struggles they've had to overcome, successes they are proud of and much more before they tell us about a time when they were wrong, and what they learned from it.Watch clips from the show on Youtube The Emma Guns ShowFollow Emma on Instagram @emmagunsJoin the podcast's Facebook group The Emma Guns Show | The Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 9, 2022 • 21min
Bullet Points | Supplements, Black Belt Beauty and moral outrage.
In this episode of Bullet Points:I want you to get in touch about your reasons for wanting to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone. Email thebeautypodcast@gmail.com and put 'Habits' in the subject line.The EC Method and why I'm signing up for another eight weeks.Your feedback about the episode with Dr Sam Bunting.The interesting and helpful campaign by Heights and how they are helping you understand what's in your supplements. To find out more visit Heights.My first thoughts on the self-tan Bare by Vogue.Why I won't be watching Pam & Tommy. Great articles by Terri White 'Pam & Tommy Review' for Empire and Julie Miller's piece 'Is Pam & Tommy Exploiting Pamela Anderson All Over Again?' for Vanity Fair.My guest appearance on Roxy Saffaie's podcast Black Belt Beauty.And why my upcoming conversation with Tom Chapman could help save lives.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2022 • 17min
#2 Habit | Reduce Phone Usage Pt 1
It's time for Habit #2 and it's all about reducing phone usage. This was the most requested habit in the facebook group so in this, our first look at this habit, I'm taking a wider look at why so many of us want to spend less time on our phones.Links from the show:My conversation with Johann HariTo 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2022 • 1h 8min
Dr Sam Bunting | Top tips for finding skincare that works.
Dr Sam Bunting is a cosmetic dermatologist who joins me on the podcast to share her expert insights on the topical skincare ingredients and techniques that actually deliver results.@drsambunting and I discuss:- Why it's so important to simplify skincare.- Why she created a direct-to-consumer range of skincare [clue: it's so she could educate the consumer].- Why retinoids and azelaic acid are two of her favourite skincare ingredients.- Why her skincare advice is direct and clear.- The reasons she favours a holistic approach to skincare, especially when it comes to inflammatory skin conditions.- The effect two years of Zoom calls has had on our we see our skin.- Why barrier support is so important.- Her ingredient hierarchy.- Why knowing that 80% of why we age is preventable is motivation enough to apply SPF daily (and in the right quantities).- Why skincare isn't entertainment and much more...To shop Sam's skincare visit her website: Dr Sam Bunting.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2022 • 21min
Bullet Points | A new habit, a cultural project and the best trainers.
In this Bullet Points episode, I share:The EC MethodWordleYour feedback from the episode with Johann HariMy new favourite trainers - The Fitflop Vitamin FFsWhy I invested in an Art PassThe Redhanded episodes on Scientology Part 1 and Part 2A preview of my conversation with Dr Sohère Roked.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 19min
#1 Habit | Meditation Part 5
We've reached the end of our first habit and in this episode, I share my Jerry Springer style final thought about what it's been like incorporating meditation into my daily life. Resources mentioned during this habit:London Meditation CentreJillian LavenderWhy Meditate? by Jillian LavenderHeadspaceCalmYoga with Adriene (guided meditations on Youtube)To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Click here to sign up for my newsletter.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.

Jan 30, 2022 • 1h 26min
Johann Hari | How Your Attention is being Stolen by Technology.
We're not multitasking, the truth is that our focus is so scattered that we're slowly losing our ability to pay attention. Yes, we can blame our phones and all those tantalising apps that seduce us from our home screens, but there's a lot more at play and that's what Johann Hari has spent years investigating, speaking psychologists, sociologists, psychiatrists and more to find out what's really going on.Johann's book Stolen Focus is available now.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2022 • 18min
Bullet Points | A new habit, an inspiring book and a sneak peek!
In this mid-week episode, I share:What's next in #12habitsWhy Dave Grohl's book The Storyteller was so inspiring.Why I read Dave Grohl's mum's book From Cradle to Stage immediately after his.The progress I'm making on The EC Method and why taking on coaches has been so helpful.Your feedback on the conversation with negotiation expert Chris VossA teaser of what's the come in my conversation with Johann Hari.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022 • 20min
#1 Habit | Meditation Part 4
In this penultimate episode exploring how to make meditation a habit, I'm answering the question you've been asking the most - how am I feeling? And am I feeling any different?Jillian's book Why Meditate? is available now.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2022 • 18min
Bullet Points | More meditation, a fitness update and negotiation expert incoming.
In this episode, I share an update on the latest of the #12habits, where I am with The EC Method and a world-renowned expert joining me on the next episode.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 28min
#1 Habit | Meditation Pt 3
In this update episode, I share some listener questions and share some more insights from the Vedic Meditation course I took as part of the first of these #12habits.Topics covered:the different types of meditationhow to avoid falling asleep during meditationwill 5 minutes meditation a day be enoughhow can meditation benefit people who are neurodivergent: https://www.mindful.org/3-mindfulness-practices-for-neurodiverse-meditators/ https://insighttimer.com/meditation-playlists/jTalZrQiykXe5D3ifh7Pwhy learning to meditate was exhausting (for me).can you learn to meditate online?For details of the course I took visit -- The London Meditation Centre.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


