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 Show Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaguns Join the podcast's Facebook group The Emma Guns Show | The Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Jet Lag Reset | The Simple Science to Resetting Your Body Clock

    On my last trip to San Francisco, something unexpected happened: I didn’t get jet lag. Normally, I’d spend the first few days wide awake at 3 a.m. and desperate for a nap by lunchtime — but this time, my body adjusted almost instantly. In this episode, I share the two surprisingly simple things that made all the difference: moving my body and drinking chia seeds. We’ll talk about why exercise acts like a reset button for your internal clock, how chia seeds can keep you hydrated and regular while travelling, and the three “anchors” your body uses to sync with a new time zone — light, movement, and meals. Plus, I share practical, easy-to-remember travel habits that genuinely make you feel human again: How to use sunlight and exercise to reset your circadian rhythmThe chia-seed hydration trick that supports digestion, skin, and energyWhy timing your meals and caffeine can make or break your recoveryAnd small tweaks - like magnesium, electrolytes, and morning walks — that make travel so much smootherWhether you’re crossing continents or just hopping time zones, this episode is your quick, no-nonsense guide to beating jet lag without expensive supplements or rigid routines. Connect with me on Instagram: @emmagunsJoin the conversation on Substack: The Emma Guns Show NewsletterShare this episode with a friend who needs a reminder that failure isn’t the end. 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.

    24 min

  2. 2 OCT

    Bullet Points | Failure isn't Fatal

    Failure. We all fear it, but what if it isn’t the end? What if failure is the secret ingredient to resilience, confidence, and real personal growth? In this episode of The Emma Guns Show, I explore why failure doesn’t have to derail you and how to use setbacks as stepping stones. Whether it’s in your career, relationships, or personal goals, learning how to fail well is the ultimate self-development tool. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: Why failure is feedback, not finality.The importance of resilience over perfection.How to separate your self-worth from your setbacks.My take on “glow-up gurus” and why lived experience matters more than a curated aesthetic.Practical mindset shifts and tools to bounce back stronger.✨ This episode is for you if: You’ve recently faced rejection or disappointment.You’re tired of comparing yourself to online “success stories.”You want strategies to reframe failure as growth.Failure isn’t fatal, it’s formative. And once you stop being felled by it, you’ll see that every setback carries the seed of progress. Resources & Links: Connect with me on Instagram: @emmagunsJoin the conversation on Substack: The Emma Guns Show NewsletterShare this episode with a friend who needs a reminder that failure isn’t the end.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.

    25 min

  3. 28 SEPT

    Everything you need to know about the female body with Polly Vernon.

    Polly Vernon has written the most incredible book and, if you are a woman, you should probably read it. Sooner rather than later. In this episode, Polly and I discuss the female body in all its weird, wonderful and miraculous ways and how getting to know it better is a wonderful journey on which to embark. How the Female Body Works by Polly Vernon is available now. Follow and subscribe to Polly over on Substack -- Broad with Polly Vernon. 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.

    1h 11m

  4. 14 SEPT

    What Can Hypnotherapy Do for You? More than you might think...

    Of all the podcasts I’ve ever recorded, it’s this one with motivational speaker, celebrity therapist and pioneering hypnotherapist that has generated the most feedback from listeners saying ‘this conversation changed my life’.  Indeed, when I left Marisa’s house, I immediately bought all her books from my parked car and devoured all of them in a matter of days.  Marisa uses her various skills to help people become ‘unstuck’ from the patterns that cause stagnation, frustration and in action. And, while you might think this would involve deep work, some of her observations and techniques can be quick and easy to apply. It’s why her technique has been dubbed ‘rapid transformational therapy’.  At the core of her messaging is this idea of ‘being enough’ something which many of us don’t feel as has almost becoming a belief that we just aren’t good enough. Marisa explains how to untangle that untrue belief and move forward believing that you are not only enough but you are worthy. This conversation was originally published in 2017. 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.

    1h 14m

  5. 10 SEPT

    Bullet Points | I'm not sure you want to 'hear' this and is there a better way to unwind than simply relaxing?

    I'm reading two snippets from the internet to you today. One, from the brilliant Holly Tucker about podcasts and why she believes they are so strong as an audio-only medium and secondly something I read on Substack about how to properly relax. I'd love to hear your thoughts on both of these. 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.

    17 min

  6. 7 SEPT

    Are You Guilty of Toxic Positivity? [Spoiler alert] more than likely...

    It’s handy to look on the bright side of life, right? Who doesn’t love an optimist? But, what if by always looking for a fix or the silver lining, you’re actually invalidating perfectly reasonable and logical emotions. More than that, what if being positive is actually making you toxic? In this conversation with Whitney Goodman, the radically honest psychologist, we explore how always being hopeful or trying to be helpful can actually be confusing and dissatisfying. It’s something we’ve seen creep into our vocabulary more and more with things like manifesting, but actually all this ‘looking on the bright side’ can make you vulnerable to failures and make you wonder what you’re doing wrong.  Fear not though, in this conversation, we explore some valuable tools to help you eradicate toxic positivity, the ways in which you can be helpful and constructive and why a little negativity isn’t actually a bad thing… This conversation with originally published in 2022. 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.

    52 min

  7. 3 SEPT

    Bullet Points | Was Rylan right? Plus, why are we so judgement about what women eat?

    Sure, I may be a little late to the party on this one but when Rylan Clark spoke about immigration on This Morning, why did no one in government use the opportunity to state facts and finally put to bed some of the falsehoods and misconceptions around asylum seekers and immigration? I'd love to hear your views on this. Also, why are women so judgemental about what other women eat? And I'm being specific here because it's a women-on-woman crime... This is brilliant feature Polly Vernon wrote on the subject that you may find interesting. 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.

    18 min

  8. 31 AUG

    Podcast | Everything you Need to Know about Injustice. From the man who spent 12 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

    Raphael Rowe has every right to be the most bitter man in Britain. Convicted for a crime he didn’t commit, despite eye-witness evidence that couldn’t have possibly put him near the scene of the crime, Raphael spent 12 years in prison with no hope of parole.  While his story is jaw-dropping, it’s actually Raphael’s resolve, how he maintained hope and how he has been able to make peace with what happened to him and more forward positively.  If you listen to our conversation, you can’t hear an ounce of hate, regret or bitterness in his voice and I wonder if I’d be able to be the same if I had walked in his shoes. Could you? 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.

    1h 2m
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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 Show Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaguns Join 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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  • Creator
    Emma Gunavardhana
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emma Guns Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Emma Guns Show

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