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It's time for a little review and a look back at the changes we've made on the podcast this year as well as what YOU'D like to see in the future. Plus, based on one listener's email, I ask whether you want more habits and/or lifestyle content from me. Oh, and I dispel a rumour that's been going around... To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you’re a long-time listener then you’ll know I love tapping into other people’s expertise, especially when it’s sp specific yet somehow incredibly applicable to everyday life. Case-in-point: hostage negotiator Scott Walker. We obviously enter this conversation via Scott’s insights on risk, which when you consider what he does for a living, is truly fascinating. I can’t even imagine what risks one has to consider when bartering with kidnappers but Scott actually thinks there’s more than one way to look at risk, which is a perspective I really appreciated. Scott’s book Order Out of Chaos https://amzn.to/3Lnmr0p is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Perhaps social media is to blame but it's never been easier to find people who say they can help you with everything from body image issues, business woes, mental health and more. But I have to wonder how much help there really is behind shareable memes and pretty Instagram feeds - and I'd like to know what you think... To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well, what a lovely reunion this was. 18 years after I first interviewed Carrie and David Grant when they were on Fame Academy we meet again. And what a conversation! Not only do they guide me through the most significant risks they’ve navigated, including whether or not to have children when they were so happy just the two of them, but they also describe what it’s been like navigating parenting four neurodivergent children, three who identify as non-binary or trans and who have struggled with their mental health. They were when I met them nearly two decades ago, warm, compassionate and generous and they are precisely the same all these later and want nothing more than to share what they’ve learned with others. Carrie & David’s book A Very Modern Family https://amzn.to/3Fmwwa0 is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
I was made absolutely furious by a situation this week. Actually, it's more accurate to say I became furious at myself this week because I was too polite in a situation where I should have been assertive. It begs the question, when is it ok to stop being polite? To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shaa Wasmund is an entrepreneur, coach and author whose hugely successful career has been forged from a catalogue of risks, chances and gambles. It’s made all the more impressive by her start in life; a tumultuous home life, moving countries and living in hostels… It’s why she’s committed, despite her success, always to be available to offer help, insights and support to those who need it. Our conversation is raw, honest and inspiring, not least because Shaa makes very little room for excuses or navel-gazing. I’m confident this episode is one you’ll listen to once and then plug back into when you need a bolt of inspiration. Shaa’s book Stop Talking, Start Doing https://amzn.to/3ldmKQJ is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
When I love a TV show, I really love a TV show and right now it's all about Ted Lasso. Finding a 'comfort watch' isn't just about finding something you enjoy, it's well known in psychology to make a person feel safe and secure to not only watch something 'light' but also rewatch ad nauseam. Not that anyone asked, but I also share the three TV shows I rewatch once a year because they are just so damn good. Let me know what your favourite shows are! To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s always a pleasure to welcome guests back onto the podcast and Caroline Goyder is no exception. She first appeared on the show in 2019 to share her expertise on how to speak with confidence in public but she shared so much more. I was surprised to learn her biggest risk was giving a TEDx Talk on speaking confidently, given that was how I had discovered her. But, as she explains, it was a huge risk because if it didn’t go well, it could be a career-ending move. Caroline’s books https://amzn.to/3JhCgD3 are available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can gossip ever be harmless? Emma ponders whether passing on information is vital for social cohesion or a huge red flag... To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emma Hoareau is a self-confessed skincare obsessive and a social media influencer with a huge following across Instagram and Youtube. From her curated feed you could think her life is perfect and nothing bothers her but, as she explains during our conversation, she’s faced crises of confidence over her creative ability, taken time to feel positive and at peace in her own skin and, as a result of so much change in her childhood, has an almost cavalier approach to change. Emma’s creative mentorship and collection How To By Emma https://howtobyemma.com is open to mentees now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is alcohol getting a bit passé? Has it stopped being fun to get 'buzzed' and does a good time really begin with the pop of a cork? To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
. I’ve said it before and it’s highly likely I’ll say it again… One of the best things about creating this podcast is getting to have conversations with and see the world through someone else’s eyes. Seeing it through Michael Maisey’s lens, as someone who spent the majority of his teens in the prison system, overcame heroin addiction and survived a suicide attempt, who is now a successful businessman and motivational speaker is a real privilege. I ask all my guests what their relationship is like with risk and, as you can imagine, Michael’s answer is completely unique. His life experiences have given him an incredible perspective and his struggles have motivated him to be the helping hand someone else, who finds themselves at the thin end of opportunity and privilege, needs. I’m not going to lie, this conversation is INTENSE and deeply thought-provoking. Michael’s book Young Offender https://amzn.to/3JBl3Gg is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it ever ok to comment on someone else's body? I don't mean fat-shaming, which is obviously not ok, but an observation using descriptive words..? To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It would be wildly inappropriate for me to have favourites when it comes to my podcast guests - I love them all! - but Chloe Madeley is what dream podcast guests are made of: self-aware, articulate and ready to tell their story. As ever, we start with risk, and how Chloe made the choice to step back from the world of media to pursue personal training after one weight lifting session, quite literally, changed her life, her mental and physical health. We discuss so much more from self worth, being the target of the media glare, growing up with famous parents and why she believes so passionately that comments sections should be banned. Chloe’s books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chloe-Madeley/e/B075FYBH3R?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1678805053&sr=8-1 are available now and The EC Method https://sites.google.com/view/theecmethodasignup/sign-up?authuser=0 is currently open for enrollment. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
I can't lie to you, the jet lag coming back from LA this time was truly brutal but it did allow me to watch https://www.netflix.com/search?q=the%20night%20agent&jbv=81450827 on https://www.netflix.com in one sitting... Being awake when I wanted to be asleep reminded me of the shows previously where we've discussed the benefits of getting up at the same time every day, getting outside and in sunlight and more, so I'm revisiting it in this episode. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
How is your relationship to risk impacted by being a science journalist who is at the frontline of breaking stories like Ebola, HIV and, of course, Covid-19? That’s something I wanted to unpick with Priya Joi, who writes for New Scientist and the World Health Organisation, during our conversation. Priya’s life lessons are informed by a period of chronic fatigue in her 20s that left her housebound and wondering if she’d ever be able to travel or live the life she loved, again. Priya’s rational and compassionate view of life and what it throws at you is a real pleasure to listen to. Priya’s book Motherland https://amzn.to/3LniMj3 is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you struggle to take time off? In this episode of Bullet Points, I'm going to do my best to convince you that taking a break could be the best thing you could do for your mind, body and soul. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Sam Bunting https://www.instagram.com/drsambunting/ has been a familiar face on the beauty scene for some time. A cosmetic dermatologist who now has her own skincare line Dr Sam’s https://drsambunting.com, Sam https://www.instagram.com/drsambunting/ wanted to bridge the gap between medical dermatology and beauty. But as one of my go-to skincare experts, in my role as a beauty journalist, I’ve also learned that Sam https://www.instagram.com/drsambunting/ understands the emotional stress of ‘bad skin’. We both suffered terribly from teenage acne and know all too well how much it can impact confidence and one’s sense of self. It’s these conversations I’ve had with Sam https://www.instagram.com/drsambunting/ over the years that have led to broader, more deep and meaningful conversations about life, love and much more, which is why I was curious to hear the life lessons she’s learned, the challenges she’s had to overcome and how, as someone who can feel as though the world gets a little too much at times, she copes with the lows as well as the highs. Dr Sam’s https://drsambunting.com is available now. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is a good clear-out good for your mental health? And, if so, where do you even begin? This is something I ponder in this episode and it takes us all the way back to 2018 when I did a massive wardrobe edit as part of the #26Habits series. It wasn't just about a leaner wardrobe, it also revealed some other completely unexpected benefits that have stayed with me nearly five years later. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following my post on social media about being in recovery for an eating disorder I wanted to try to answer some questions that have come in from you, my most-excellent listeners, in the hope it’s helpful for those struggling with something similar. If you struggle with food, body image or other topics covered in this episode, here is a list of resources: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://seed.charity/ https://www.nightingalehospital.co.uk/ https://www.orri-uk.com/ To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are we so judgemental about what and how other people eat? I mention it in this episode of Bullet Points after the backlash Gwyneth Paltrow received recently for talking through her daily diet. Now, whether her diet is nutritionally sound or not isn't really the point, it's the reaction to it that's piqued my interest and I'd love to know what you think... Also in this episode, your feedback on my conversation with Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843?i=1000604893410 and a look ahead to a deeply personal episode I recorded with no guest, just you and me. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the great privileges of creating this podcast is getting to see the world through the lens of other people’s experiences. Seeing the world through Sabrina’s eyes was utterly enthralling. She experienced homelessness in her teens, now holds one of the most senior positions in the Fire Brigade and has multiple qualifications making her an expert leading international expert on risk-critical decision-making in crises. I ask all my guests, ‘What’s your relationship like with risk?’ and as someone whose day job involves dealing with something as unpredictable as fire, Sabrina’s answers are a perspective I hadn’t heard before. What an incredible guest, and now friend, whose primary mission in life is to pay it forward. Sabrina’s book The Gender Bias is https://amzn.to/3kHDeAj available now. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well, it seems like a lot of us are people-pleasers and I'm so glad my conversation with Anna Mathur https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843?i=1000603841844 was a balm for those of you who have felt exhausted and depleted by always doing for others. If this conversation was helpful you may also enjoy my chat with narcissism expert Dr Ramani Durvasula https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843?i=1000538078531. This week I'm sharing some of the best beauty products to have come across my desk recently, plus I share a teaser from my conversation with Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton who holds one of the most senior positions in the UK fire service and has written about gender bias in her latest book. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
One thing about interviewing psychotherapists is how tempting it can be to open up about the things that I am personally struggling with, or have struggled with. It’s not something I intended to do but in navigating Anna Mathur’s life lessons we stumbled upon the territory of people pleasing and, well, that was it. Both of us have found ourselves crippled by the effects of people pleasing and these have shown up in Anna’s life in ways that have had a huge impact. I always open the show by asking my guests what their relationship with risk is like and it’s interesting that a big risk for Anna, and me, was to put ourselves first. If you’re afflicted with the disease to please then this episode is definitely for you. Anna’s books https://amzn.to/3IKXOYM are available now. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Goodness me! Mention Pedro Pascal https://www.instagram.com/pascalispunk/ on Instagram once and your DMs go wild. That was my experience after mentioning him in a post at the weekend so let's lean into why we love him. I also share your feedback on my conversation with Tapping Queen Poppy Delbridge https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843?i=1000602868510 and give you a sneak peek at what's coming next when I sit down with psychotherapist Anna Mathur. To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/. To follow me on social media >> Twitter https://twitter.com/emmaguns | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/. Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns Show https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter https://emmagunavardhana.com/. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
When it comes to alternative therapy I am, by nature and also from years of working as a journalist in the health, beauty and wellness space, a cynic. For years, I’d get drawn into to fads and trends by their razzle-dazzle and now, to avoid this, I like to see proof in the shape of data, clinical trials and evidence. So you may be surprised to see Poppy Delbridge, aka The Tapping Queen, as a guest on the show. Tapping is a form of therapy that involves tapping your face and upper body to release stress, minimise trauma and ‘raise your emotional baseline’. But, despite sounding ‘woo woo’ has a raft of evidence from neuroscience, and psychology that proves the claims around its benefits. This podcast is about learning from my guests' life lessons and given how integral tapping has been to Poppy, in times of trauma, change and flux, it was a fascinating insight into Poppy and how she has dealt with life’s challenges. Poppy’s book Tapping In https://amzn.to/3y7wteb is available now. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
I told you that you'd be punching the air after listening to Lauren Mahon's https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843?i=1000601763641 episode and based on your feedback, it's clear you loved what she had to say, especially about how she's far less risk-averse on the other side of cancer. This week has been a busy week but I made time for lunch with my good friends Noella Gabriel and Rosie Green and my abs still genuinely hurt from laughing. If I give you one tip today it's to put lunch in the diary with someone you love. And finally, I share some other conversations I have coming up and what you can expect from the next episode with Poppy Delbridge. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
To know Lauren Mahon https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenmahon/ is to love her. It’s as simple as that. And considering everything she’s been through in the last few years, she’s also a huge inspiration. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, she was the host of the hugely successful podcast You, Me and the Big C https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/you-me-and-the-big-c-putting-the-can-in-cancer/id1356165446 with her friends Rachel Bland and Dame Deborah James who have both since died. Lauren, on the other hand, has been in remission for over five years. I didn’t want this conversation to be about two huge, defining traumas; her cancer and losing her close friends and I’m so glad because we recorded this episode at a time when Lauren has never felt more hopeful and excited about the future. Though this podcast is about my guests sharing the life lessons they’ve learned from going through the tougher stuff in life, and how they’ve come out the other side, that doesn’t mean we have to plumb the darkest depths - and as you’ll hear in this conversation, there’s a lot of light and love! I challenge you to finish this episode and not a) love Lauren but also want b) to punch the air and potentially c) feel as though you can take over the world. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've shared some incredible feedback on my conversation with Dr Jim Down, which I share in this episode. Thank you so much for all your messages! It's been a busy week of podcasting and I have conversations with Poppy Delbridge, Anna Mathur and Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton coming up very soon. I also attended my friend Anita's book launch this week so if you like the sound of it, grab a copy of UGLY now. Next time I'm chatting to my friend Lauren Mahon and, among other things, we discuss how to move on after trauma. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
I love creating this podcast for many reasons but chief among them is the opportunity it affords me to speak to people with whom I might not necessarily cross paths in my every day. This has never been more true than with Jim Down, a consultant in critical care and anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals who was frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic, attended to former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko when he was poisoned with Polonium-210 in 2006 and was one of the first on the scene of the Hatfield train disaster. This show is about hearing how my guests have navigated the more challenging parts of life and come out the other side, and Jim’s stories and learnings are extraordinary. His openness about his own mental health and the challenges he’s had to overcome as a result of the cumulative stress of life in hospital wards, intensive care units and high-stress situations is levelling, to say the least. Jim is also extremely open, warm and thoughtful, and as you’d perhaps expect from someone who has to make life-or-death decisions, shows real compassion. Even as someone who saw the impact of the Covid-19 virus, he makes efforts to understand the people who now say it was a hoax, which feels extraordinarily magnanimous when you hear what he saw, first-hand in 2020. Life in the Balance https://amzn.to/3ZdhoDF and Life Support https://amzn.to/3EeEcut are available to order now. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/ https://twitter.com/emmaguns https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmmaGunsShow https://emmagunavardhana.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
