Good Influence
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWelcome to Good Influence with Gemma Styles!
In each informative episode we meet a different guest, who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.
Through relaxed, honest and relatable conversations, we learn together what these good influence guests have to teach us on topics from mental health to media representation, confidence to climate.
To ask your own questions in future episodes follow @gemmastyles and @goodinfluencegs
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Episodes
Laura Adlington on Body Confidence
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about body confidence and fatphobia; confidence vs neutrality, the impact of the media that we grow up with and the importance of seeing ourselves reflected on screen. Laura Adlington is a podcaster hosting Self-love podcast, Go Love Yourself alongside cohost and friend Lauren Smith. Laura reached the finals of the Great British Bake Off in 2020 and ever since has used her platform to discuss plus size, representation, discrimination, fashion and...
Liz Plank on Feminism and Fertility
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about feminism and fertility, the social secrecy around fertility, how to balance assumptions with information on the positive impact of choice for everyone. Liz Plank is an author, journalist, filmmaker and podcaster with a master's degree in gender. Liz wrote bestselling book 'For The Love of Men' about the role of masculinity and how the patriarchy causes harm. She recently released a series called 'Race to 35' for Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert'...
Sophia Li on Web3 and the Climate
April 24, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about Web3 and the Climate; the role of storytelling in bringing climate conversations to new audiences and technologies, the importance of new systems for people around the world, and what Web3 actually means. Sophia Li is an award winning journalist, film director and environmental advocate. She hosts Meta's climate focussed podcast 'Climate Talks', is a co-founder of Steward, a Web3 collective working for people on the planet, as well as being an...
Dr Sam Akbar on Stress and Resilience
April 17, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about stress and resilience; the difference between stress and anxiety, managing stresses that we can't get rid of and how we adapt and recover after particularly tough times Dr. Sam Akbar is a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and author of her book 'Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience.' She also founded newsletter The Mindful Minute, providing busy women with quick and practical tools to help them manage their stress and ...
Bay Garnett on Secondhand Shopping
April 10, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about secondhand shopping; the rising popularity of pre-owned clothing, how the language used to describe it affects our habits, and the importance of bringing together fashion and sustainable practices. Bay Garnett is known in the fashion industry as the Queen of Thrift. She's a fashion stylist, author and creative director, a pioneer in bringing vintage and second-hand pieces to high end fashion shoots. Bay has worked as a fashion editor in public...
Rain Dove on Gender and Activism
April 02, 2023 23:01 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about Gender and Activism; experiencing the world outside of binary norms, how much society needs to know about gender, and how to have kind, productive conversations about identity. Rain Dove is a model, actor and activist, known for subverting expectations of gender in clothing, Rain has modelled alternately as male and female in shoots, while personally choosing to use no particular pronouns. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Rai...
Lucy Blakiston on Social Media as News
March 27, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about social media as news; communicating effectively with a global audience, the difficulty of separating individuals from their platforms and not being ashamed to admit we care about all sorts of different things. Lucy, from Sh*t You Should Care About, is one of three founders of the popular Instagram account, which has amassed over 3.5 million followers and has branched out into a whole multimedia platform, including a daily newsletter and multi...
Jacqueline Hurst on Social Anxiety
March 20, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about social anxiety; why so many of us feel we struggle in social situations, how our thoughts can become feelings, and starting to let go of what other people think. Jacqueline Hurst is a leading life coach, author, speaker and GQ Magazine's resident coach and columnist. She works one on one with coaching clients as well as providing the online coaching platform 'The Life Class'. Her book 'How To Do You' is a practical guide helping people to unde...
Lauren Mahon on Life after Trauma
March 13, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about life after trauma; separating yourself from your circumstances, creating boundaries with others and trusting the process of recovery. Lauren Mahon is a campaigner, broadcaster & podcaster. She founded the platform 'Girl vs Cancer' after her own breast cancer diagnosis, and since her recovery has continued to raise funding and awareness for the cancer community, as well as lending her voice to other issues affecting women and mental health. If...
Emmanuel Asuquo on Financial Literacy
March 06, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about financial literacy; the role of financial knowledge as self care, making conversations about money less intimidating and not falling prey to online comparison. Emmanuel Asuquo is a financial advisor, speaker, tv presenter and author. His debut book 'Get Your Money Right' is out now and explores financial literacy in practical, jargon-free language. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Emmanuel and his recommendations: Instagram:...
Olivia Purvis on Insecurity
February 27, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThis week on Good Influence we're talking about insecurity; how habitual insecurity can impact us, the role of social media and the power of vulnerability. Olivia Purvis is an OG blogger, content creator and author. In 2018 she founded the online platform 'The Insecure Girls Club', a space for women to embrace vulnerabilities and empower themselves by wearing their insecurities on their sleeves. In 2020 she published 'The Insecure Girl's Handbook' and continues to work these conversations i...
Tasha Ghouri on Influence
February 20, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week, for our first instalment of season 4 we're talking about influence; using influence for good, where pressure can arise as a role model, and the power that comes from sharing our differences. Tasha Ghouri is a dancer, model and TV. Personality. You might know her best from her time on the Summer 2022 series of Love Island, where she placed 4th with her boyfriend Andrew and made history as the first deaf contestant. Since leaving Love Island she’s amassed a massive 1.5 million fol...
Good Influence Season 4 - Coming Soon!
February 17, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBGood Influence with Gemma Styles is back. In this fourth season of the podcast we'll welcome guests to teach us something new, share an experience and answer some of your questions. So if you want to learn more about fertility, financial literacy, feminism, body confidence, social anxiety and so much more, now you have a place to start. Get involved and join in the conversation: Follow @gemmastyles and @goodinfluencegs and send in your messages and questions to [email protected]...
Blair Imani on Online Learning
September 04, 2022 23:01 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, for our final episode of season 3, we're talking about online learning; how education content on social media has evolved in recent years, being placed on a pedestal as a person with a platform, and how to make sure the information we're sharing is reliable. Blair Imani is an author, historian, activist and educator. You might know her best ...
Ellie Middleton on ADHD in Women
August 29, 2022 08:15 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about ADHD in women; how the condition can present differently than people often expect, the privilege of obtaining a diagnosis, and the light bulb moment that finding your community can bring. Ellie Middleton is a writer, activist and content creator. After being diagnosed with ADHD as well as autism at the age of 24, she went ...
Dr Sarah Vohra on Wellbeing and Medication Myths
August 21, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about well-being and medication myths; daily wellness habits, and how to choose the right ones for you, navigating social media, and how to approach talking about mental illness medication with the appropriate nuance. Dr Sarah Vohra, otherwise known online as The Mind Medic, is a consultant psychiatrist with over ten years exper...
Stuart Sandeman on Breathwork
August 14, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about breathwork; the science behind harnessing our breathing, how exercises can help us to access our emotions, and our guest treats us to a guided breathing session to help with balance. Stuart Sandeman is an author, radio host on breathing coach. He's worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to business executives. He's a t...
Emma Gannon on Sabotage
July 10, 2022 23:02 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about sabotage; the micro and macro ways that we get in our own way, how online spaces can cultivate a negative mindset and learning to analyse our own behaviour. Emma Gannon is a best selling author, speaker, teacher and podcaster. She started her podcast Control Alt Delete in 2016 and has since that over 10 million downloads....
Marie Beecham on Echo Chambers
July 03, 2022 23:02 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about echo chambers; the downside of everyone being on the same page, avoiding harm, but not always avoiding discomfort, and how differing opinions can strengthen our causes. Marie Beecham is a writer, public speaker and online educator who advocates for racial equity and social unity using social platforms as well as Patreon an...
Alex Light & Em Clarkson on Expectations
June 26, 2022 23:02 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This episode features discussion of body image and eating issues. Please listen with care and put your mental health first. This week we're talking about expectations; how social media might exacerbate long standing societal norms, how letting go of one pressure can empower you in other areas, and what to do when it's tension we put on ourselves that's...
Onyinye Udokporo on Dyslexia
June 19, 2022 23:02 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBWelcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about dyslexia; how being diagnosed can be a privilege, the ways that schools and workplaces can accommodate neurodiversity and the upsides of dyslexic thinking. Onyinye Udokporo is an education consultant, author and she's the CEO and founder of Enrich Learning, an educational platfo...
Rory O'Connor on Suicide and Prevention
June 12, 2022 23:01 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBWelcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This episode features discussion of suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Please listen with care and put your mental health first. Information for if you are feeling suicidal Click here for a list of International Suicide Hotlines Information for people bereaved by suicide Information for anyone worried about a...
Cel Spellman on Nature
June 05, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBWelcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about nature; our emotional connection to animals, how the natural world links into other areas of our lives, and how to balance passion for the climate with protecting our mental health. Cel Spellman is an actor and presenter, you'll hear him on Radio 1 on the Friday Download and the...
Laura Bates on Sexism
May 29, 2022 23:01 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBWelcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we're talking about sexism; daily examples of sexism, how those link together, and link to other forms of discrimination on the systems we have to tackle to make change. This episode does feature issues on language related to gender discrimination as well as serious sexual and physical violence. P...
Grace Victory on Self Care
May 22, 2022 23:01 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBWelcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about self-care; what it really means day to day, knowing yourself in order to accept yourself, and why we should learn to prioritise our own needs. Grace Victory is an author, blogger and content creator. Her second book, 'How to Calm It', was released in 2021 as a guide to help rea...
Elizabeth Day on Failure
August 09, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about failure; how our cultural conversations around failure have changed, the failures we relate to the most, and how perspectives on failure from older people can teach us lessons while we're young. Elizabeth Day is an author, journalist and broadcaster. She hosts the hugely popular podcast '...
Emma Guns on Depression
August 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about depression; looking back on ourselves before and after being diagnosed, the individual differences in how we approach treatment and how talking about mental health publicly can help all of us understand each other better. So joining me this week, is Emma Gunavardhana, perhaps better known ...
Caroline Hirons on Skin
July 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about skin; why recommendations are not 'one size fits all', who we should be getting our information from, and some insider knowledge that could help you navigate skincare marketing. Caroline Hirons is a legend in the beauty industry, a globally qualified advanced esthetician. She's trained in ...
Callie Thorpe on Confidence and Community
July 19, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about confidence and community, the importance of having people to relate to, making confidence a practical thing, and how being gentle with ourselves sometimes means treating ourselves like somebody else. Callie Thorpe is a writer, model, travel and fashion blogger who often shares about self-l...
Ben Hurst on Toxic Masculinity
July 12, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about toxic masculinity; where we learn our ideas about gender roles, how patriarchal ideas harm people of all genders, and why actually maybe the term 'toxic masculinity' isn't always the right one. Ben Hurst, as an activist, model, podcaster and public speaker. He's the head of facilitation an...
Laura Whitmore on Self Belief
July 05, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about self belief; being put in boxes we didn't ask for, self-help books and how we access them in different ways, and how #BeKind also needs to apply to yourself. Laura Whitmore is a TV and radio presenter, actress and writer, and you'll find her currently on our TVs presenting Love Island! Lau...
Alex Stephany on Homelessness
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about homelessness, tackling stigma to help get people into jobs, the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on those experiencing homelessness and how we can individually help to support people. Alex Stephany is the founder of Beam, a social enterprise which runs the first crowdfunding platfo...
Mikaela Loach on Climate Justice
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about climate justice: the role of social media in connecting and communicating our causes and why it's important to look beyond our individual actions on the various roles that we can all play in activist communities. Mikaela Loach is a climate justice activist, a medical student and podcast...
Matt Haig on Mental Health
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about mental health; exploring mental health issues through writing characters, the differences between fact and fiction, and how social media misses out on the middle parts of our lives. Matt Haig is the author of 21 books, including 'The Midnight Library', which is enjoying a long run on be...
Sophie Butler on Disability, Advocacy and Body Image
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about Disability, advocacy and body image: how social media can be valuable in representation, examples of overlooked accessibility needs, and how we can combine self-love and neutrality in building our confidence. Sophie Butler uses her online platform to advocate for accessibility and empow...
Dr Joshua Wolrich on Nutrition and Stigma
May 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBWelcome back to Good Influence! CW: This episode features discussion around food, weight stigma in medicine, dieting, mention of calories, disordered eating and other related topics. If you need support please click here for support resources from Beat. This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about nutrition and stigma: how weight stigma affects society and medicine...
Dr Soph on Managing Emotions
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of Good Influence! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about emotions, how we can learn to manage our feelings by identifying them, why we've evolved to react in certain ways and how we can apply that knowledge. Dr Sophie Mort, known as Dr Soph, is a clinical psychologist who offers 1-1 coaching as well as easily accessible and relata...
Zoe Sugg on Anxiety and Life Online
January 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about anxiety and life online; how social media has evolved, speaking openly about Mental health and the pros and cons of doing so, and being nosy into other people’s lives. Zoe Sugg is vlogger, influencer, author and business woman, who you may know as Zoella. Zoe is one of the original YouTubers, has been sharing content online for ...
Nyome Nicholas-Williams on Body Acceptance and Censorship
January 18, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about body acceptance and censorship; the plus size modelling industry, the co-opting of body positivity, and being thrust into the role of activist. Nyome Nicholas-Williams is a plus size model who has worked with brands including Adidas, Boots and Dove. She's also an activist and describes herself as an advocate for mental health, b...
Millie Gooch on Going Alcohol Free
January 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about going alcohol free; a movement of people becoming sober-curious, the role of technology in our nights out, and what can be gained from ditching the drink. Millie Gooch is a journalist, author and founder of The Sober Girl Society, which she describes as a happy place for sober and sober curious women to celebrate being hangover ...
Jack Harries on Climate Action
January 04, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about climate action; a refresher on what climate change means, the power of emotion to inspire action, and why our individual contributions matter so much. Jack Harries is a documentary filmmaker, photographer and activist. He started his YouTube channel Jacksgap to document his gap year, and alongside his twin brother Finn, built up...
Dr Julie Smith on Therapy
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we’re talking about therapy; people's attitudes towards seeking help, learning about how our minds work, and how to start talking about mental health. Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and shares bite sized mental health and motivational videos online on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Her online audience has grown astronomically through 20...
Venetia La Manna on Sustainable Fashion
December 21, 2020 08:55 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we’re talking about sustainable fashion; how our habits might need to change, the importance of remembering who makes our clothes and the most sustainable outfits. Venetia La Manna is a broadcaster and fair fashion campaigner. Earlier this year she co-founded Remember Who Made Them, a digital campaign and podcast series with aims to re-energise a ne...
Deborah Frances-White on Feminism and the Refugee Crisis
December 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we’re talking about feminism; intersectional feminism, the importance of the media we consume and the refugee crisis, how to use your skills for good and how feminism can help. Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, author, screenwriter and podcaster. Her award winning podcast 'The Guilty Feminist' has amassed over 50 million downloads worldwide, and ...
Natalie Scott on Money and Mindset
December 07, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week we’re talking about money; why mindset is so important in approaching our finances, how our parents can affect our thinking and some ways to rethink our relationship with how we spend. Natalie Scott is a money mindset coach. She works to educate, elevate and empower Millennials and Gen Z to banish those self-limiting beliefs that creep in from time ...
Lucy Sheridan on Comparison
November 30, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. In this week's episode we’re talking about comparison; how people react to comparison, the different types of comparison, when comparing ourselves can become a problem and how to retrain our brains around comparison. Lucy Sheridan is the world's first and only comparison coach, after finding comparison becoming an issue in her own life. She has been described...
Max La Manna on Food Waste
November 23, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. In this week's episode we’re talking about food waste; how much we're throwing away, why that's a problem, what we can do to save ourselves meals and money tips and tricks to turn your leftovers or scraps into delicious meals. Max La Manna is a zero waste chef, sustainability advocate, environmentalist and author. His debut cookbook 'More Plants Less Waste' ...
Michelle Elman on Boundaries
November 16, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. In this week's episode we’re talking about boundaries, what they are, how they help us, how social media has helped spotlight our need for them and how this week's guest helps educate people about them. Michelle Elman is a board certified Life coach, author and broadcaster. She became known on instagram under the handle @scarrednotscared, speaking openly abou...
Charly Cox on Mental Health
November 09, 2020 02:00 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBThis is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. To kick off the series we’re talking about mental health, talking about it online, research in mental health treatment and how it affects the life of this week’s guest. Charly Cox is a poet, producer and mental health activist. She is an ambassador for MQ mental health, striving to destigmatise mental health conditions, and continues to be a relatable, honest...
Good Influence - Coming Soon
November 01, 2020 11:40 - 56 seconds - 1.29 MBWelcome to Good Influence with Gemma Styles! This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. So if you want to learn more about climate change, therapy, food waste, sustainable fashion, mental health and so much more, now you have a place to start. Get involved and join in the conversation: Follow @gemmastyles and send in your messages and questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acas...