The Emma Guns Show

In this episode, I answer a question I’ve been receiving a lot over the last few weeks and that’s how to tap in your motivation. How to get ‘in the zone’ when it comes to reaching goals.This question is mostly about fitness, and usually in response to my morning IG stories where I chat to you pre- and post-workout, so that’s what I focus on in this episode but the tips for setting goals, aims and objectives and not losing momentum are, I think, universal.At this time of year we are bombarded with messages about ‘new year, new you’ and, as I explain in the episode, I loathe that messaging. It’s lazy and unhelpful and this idea that you need to get ‘back on track’ or atone for your festive excesses with a new fitness regime or diet is shaming. I don’t intend to contribute to that narrative with this episode, but as so many people have asked the same question I did want to answer in a way that, I hope, is responsible and helpful.In the episode, I share the five strategies that work for me:Take a step back from your goal and look at all the things that may influence the success of your efforts. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of inspiration, even if it’s just virtually.Avoid the ‘all the gear, no idea’ approach to achieving your goal.Set yourself up for success by plotting a path to your goal with achievable ‘wins’ along the way. Stick with it: it may sound boring but consistency is arguably the most important component when trying to achieve any goal.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.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.#podcast #selfhelp #loneliness #lonely #health #mentalhealth #wellnessHey! 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.

Sali Hughes is a journalist, broadcaster 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 @salihughes reveals:How ending the day with a cryptic crossword eases her into a good night’s sleep.The confusing messaging around exercise and fitness generally and how she loathes the process but enjoys the results.Why it’s so important to get dressed even when you’re in lockdown or working from home for prolonged periods.The way in which she uses fragrance to set her mood and why scent is her one concession to ‘woo-waa’.How cooking is an act of love; to oneself and the people around you.Why she’s a fan of intermittent fasting.The power of female friendships and the work that goes into creating close, supportive bonds; and much more…Sali mentions the following fragrances:Thierry Mugler CologneOakwood for Sunspel by Lyn HarrisFrédéric Malle Cologne IndélébileDiptyque PhilosykosGuerlain L'Heure BleueCoco by ChanelGlossier YouFrédéric Malle Musc RavageurFrédéric Malle Portrait of a LadySali also mentions The Times Cryptic Crossword and The Guardian Cryptic Crossword and the Madonna Peloton ride.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.

Andy Puddicombe is the co-founder and voice of the @headspace app and he came on the show in March 2019 to share his wisdom on meditation and mindfulness. It’s estimated 1 in 6 people are currently struggling with their mental health so it seemed timely to re-share my conversation with Andy. As we conclude 2020 and reflect on what has been a challenging 12 months, the overload may be triggering, upsetting and unsettling for many of us, so it seemed like the perfect time to share Andy's insights and wisdom.Andy began meditating aged 10, spent 10 years as a Buddhist monk and, I can tell you from having spent time with him, he exudes stillness and calm in a way that I’ve never seen on experienced before.If you’re currently feeling anxious you may find Andy’s insights helpful. During our unedited conversation, @andypuddicombe explains:- How to approach meditation if it’s new to you.- The symmetry between nutrition and meditation in how we look after ourselves and our health.- How meditation can ease feelings of anxiety.- Why meditation doesn’t mean that you have to empty your mind.- The role of breathing in meditation.- The difference between meditation and mindfulness.- The difference between our thoughts and intuition.- How to learn not to believe everything you think, 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.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.

Caroline Hirons, Trinny Woodall and Nadine Baggott joined me on the podcast for what ended up being one of the most unstructured conversations I've ever committed to audio for this podcast.I'm revisiting it this Christmas as so many listeners have shared that they have found such wisdom and insight in this episode and that it has kept them company and made them feel connected. Given the circumstances of Christmas 2020 offering connection seems like the least I can do so I'm bringing it out of the vault for your enjoyment - whether it keeps you company while you prepare Christmas lunch or take a few minutes for yourself away from everyone.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.

This episode is taken from an IGTV I published shortly after the Tier 4 restrictions in the UK.If you're struggling right now or are finding it particularly difficult at Christmas then I hope this helps.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.

Sam Chapman is a makeup artist, content creator and businesswoman who joined me on the podcast to have a frank and open discussion about mental health.At the time of recording, back in the summer of 2018, both Sam and I had made strides with our own mental health and having this conversation was with the aim of creating a safe resource for anyone listening who may be going through something similar. Sometimes, when you’re struggling, it can feel very lonely and both Sam and I were keen to have a conversation that would make anyone feeling isolated, alone and helpless feel comforted that they weren’t alone and that there were options and ways to move forward positively.In the two and half years since this episode was published I’ve had numerous messages from you, my most-excellent listeners, saying how useful this episode was, how much you appreciated Sam’s honesty and how it helped you understand your own mental health and have empathy for other people experiencing something similar too.This is a conversation I think back to time and time again, and given the year we’ve had and how 2020 has plunged people deeper into mental and emotional distress, or caused people to experience these things for the first time, I thought revisiting this chat may be helpful.In this conversation, @samchapman and I discuss:What it’s like to feel depressed and why no two depressions look the same.Why sometimes it’s the people around you who’ll sense your struggle before you do - and why that’s ok.The building blocks of recovery and how little things can have a huge impact.How not all relationships survive your recovery and how to make peace with that.How depression can sometimes feel like a slow disconnection from yourself and how to reconnect - 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.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.

Ksenia Edwards is the editor-in-chief of HOLR magazine and she 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.In this conversation, Ksenia and I discuss:How she starts her day with meditation, mindfulness and gratitude to stay on track.How staying connected, via video calls, has been a saving grace during lockdown in Toronto.How she disconnects from work while also working from home 24/7.Why mixing up her fitness and making sure she moves every day is a vital tool for staying positive.Why having a playlist of go-to songs that give you an instant 'buzz' is always wise.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.

Alice Liveing is a qualified personal trainer, bestselling author, columnist and content creator who joins me on the podcast to talk about her career journey, from musical theatre to fitness, and everything in-between.This episode was recorded in July 2019 and I wanted to revisit it because I believe Alice has some of the best, and most responsible, physical and emotional health content around. Furthermore, since we last spoke I have used her workouts, which are available via her instagram @aliceliveing, and they have completely changed my body - so I can personally attest to how positive an impact her content can have.In this conversation we discuss: the cult of wellness.evolving and growing in the public eyebeing responsible in all things health and fitnessliving with anxiety growing in confidencethe right place to start on your fitness journeywhy it's important to make mental health a priority 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.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.

Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author and podcaster whose area of expertise is happiness and she joins me on the podcast to unpick how to navigate a path towards happiness.This episode was recorded in December 2017 and I had time with Gretchen to discuss her book The Four Tendencies, which gives insight into four personality types based on how we react to internal and external expectations.Not only is it an interesting way to understand oneself, it also offers valuable insight into how other people process the world.In this conversation, @gretchenrubin and I discuss:Why she’s a ‘happiness bully’ but how that has helped her find her own happiness and help others find theirs.How we can better our personality by interrogating how we react to inner and outer expectations, as explored in her book The Four Tendencies.How to know if your tendency is one of a questioner, obliger, rebel or upholder.Why, when our basic needs are met, we can then explore what happiness means to us.How times of stress, change and anxiety can affect our happiness.Why 50% of our happiness is genetic (and what the other 50% is made of).How meeting Oprah impacted her and her work.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.

If you're looking for ways to give back to your wider community this Christmas then these charities and resources can help you direct your time, money and/or skills to services that really need them:www.do-it.org is a great resource for finding and advertising volunteering opportunities in your local area.Trussell Trust are always looking for volunteers to help them provide food to those locked in poverty.Centrepoint launched their Christmas 2020 Appeal in anticipation of the worst homelessness crisis in the UK as a result of Covid-19.To become a call-companion for someone struggling with loneliness visit Reengage.Visit Refuge to donate an emergency parcel to a family fleeing domestic violence.Head to Crisis to find out how you can support them this Christmas.Visit Beauty Banks to donate and help end hygiene poverty.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.