The Emma Guns Show
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 1024
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Anna Mathur | Overcoming people-pleasing, finding yourself and how to ask for help.
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 b…
Bullet Points | Pedro Pascal, being open-minded and the pain of people-pleasing.
Goodness me! Mention Pedro Pascal 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 fee…
Poppy Delbridge | Taking risks, the nonsense of manifesting and a sprinkling of quantum physics.
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…
Bullet Points | New beginnings, life affirming lunches and a little humble pie.
I told you that you'd be punching the air after listening to Lauren Mahon's episode and based on your feedback, it's clear you loved what she had to say, especially about how she's far less risk-aver…
Lauren Mahon | Moving on after trauma, living life to the fullest and being the Kathy Burke of cancer.
To know Lauren Mahon 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…
Bullet Points | Insights from the frontline, what makes you ugly and a moving on after trauma.
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 conv…
Jim Down | The Truth about Covid-19, the emotional toll of working on the frontline and how to save your mental health.
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 be…
Bullet Points | Media backlash, keeping it classy and tales from the frontline of Covid-19.
Wow, your feedback on the episode with Dean Piper has been incredible and I share some of your thoughts and feelings in this episode. There have been lots of events this week and I tell you about my …
Dean Piper | The 'murky' world of celebrity journalism, moral epiphanies and lessons learned from walking away from the most glamorous job in journalism.
Dean Piper! I can't lie, I enjoyed this conversation with Dean immensely and actually found it to be an incredibly cathartic experience too.
Dean and I were both 'celebrity journalists' at a time whe…
Bullet Points | Getting deep about mental health, the podcast on Youtube and going behind the velvet rope of celebrity journalism.
In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback from her conversation with Estée Lalonde, shares some updates on where and how you can watch clips from the podcast and reveals what's to come in the ne…
Estée Lalonde | Learning from her mistakes, the highs and lows of starting a business and soft-launching her relationship online.
I'm so glad to welcome Estée Lalonde back to the podcast, especially as this conversation coincides with some exciting developments in her professional and personal life. There's her body care brand …
Bullet Points | Following your gut instinct, a visit to Parliament and navigating the world with depression.
In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback from her conversation with Andrea McLean, tells us about her visit to Parliament and shares some insights from the next episode with Estée Lalonde.
To jo…
Andrea McLean | Risking everything, navigating mental health challenges, low self-worth and following your gut.
Andrea McLean is one of those people you already feel as though you know. Not least because she's been a familiar face on British television for two decades but because she has such an easy, warm, op…
Bullet Points | How to create a happy workplace, the latest innovation in anti-ageing and having the courage to follow your passion.
In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback on the conversation with Eddie Sternberg, the latest innovation in anti-ageing EMFACE and why you'll be inspired by the next episode with Andrea McLean.
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Eddie Sternberg | How to get a multi-million pound film made, the stress of providing for a family while pursuing your dream and the challenge of time management.
Picture it. Peckham Rye, 2014. It’s a Friday night and I’m joining a friend’s birthday drinks. I’m nervous because I only know one other person there but one of the first people I chat with is @ester…
Bullet Points | Advice for dealing with divorce and heartbreak, social media mis-steps and what it takes to make it in the film industry.
In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback on her conversation with Rosie Green on divorce and rebuilding your life in your 40s, why her social media post that wasn't about Selena Gomez caused a …
Rosie Green on life after infidelity, rediscovering yourself in your 40s and why she regrets not having more sex.
Rosie Green is an award-winning writer, columnist and best-selling author. On her return to the podcast, Rosie shares why writing a piece about the breakdown of her marriage, after writing about her …
The Emma Guns Show 2.0
In this episode, Emma shares an update on the new format for the podcast and what you can expect from the show in 2023.
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I owe you an explanation...
In this episode, Emma shares what's been happening behind-the-scenes on the podcast and why some changes are afoot in 2023...
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Ask Me Anything | Your questions answered.
In this episode, Emma answers listener questions sent in via the Facebook Group.
1. Of all the habits you’ve tried, which are the ones you have stuck with in the long term and find most beneficial, a…