True Reflections with Gia Mills

Chef Dean Edwards joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.Dean opens up about being diagnosed with vitiligo as a child and the impact it had on his confidence growing up. He reflects on his journey through shyness, learning to embrace who he is and the lessons he now passes on to his daughters about body image, self-acceptance and resilience.Plus, in honour of Pancake Week, Dean shares his recipe for the perfect pancake drenched in maple syrup and reveals exactly how maple syrup is made.Follow True Reflections Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @truereflectionspodcastA big thank you to Maple UK for this episode.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production

Chef and TV personality Rosemary Shrager joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections podcast this week.Rosemary takes us inside her make-up bag and opens up about her relationship with beauty, confidence and ageing. She talks candidly about undergoing blepharoplasty surgery, her long-held insecurities about her appearance and her powerful weight-loss journey following a diabetes diagnosis. Plus, she shares the beauty advice from Dame Joan Collins that she now swears by.Coming Up:00:28- Introduction01:42- Feeling feminine03:00- Rosemary’s bag04:00- Blepharoplasty surgery07:30- Nose surgery09:09- Weight gain12:09- Health living13:24- Cravings14:56- Diabetes 19:05- Rosemary’s career21:16- Weight loss22:30- Cycling 24:00- RecipesMake Up Discussed:By Terry Foundation By Terry Browning and blusherLancôme Eye Pencil Yves Saint Lauren LipstickFor more information on Rosemary’s book, visit: https://www.numan.com/weight-loss/numan-craving-cookbook Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production

Reality star, model and fashion designer Charlie King joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.Charlie opens up about joining The Only Way Is Essex in its third series and the intense pressure that came with being part of the show. He reflects on the stress behind the scenes and reveals the real reasons why his time on TOWIE eventually came to an end. In a deeply honest conversation, Charlie also speaks candidly about spending over £20,000 on cosmetic surgery, including what went wrong during his nose operation. He shares his experience of being diagnosed with body dysmorphia and opens up about his coming-out journey.00:30- Intro01:30- Joining The Only Way Is Essex03:30- Going to an all boys school04:30- Post TOWIE life10:45- Nose surgery18:45- Coming out journey21:20- Clothes brands23:30- Turning forty29:00- OutroFor Charlie’s clothing range, visit: www.bycharlesking.comSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production

Hello beauty lovers of the True Reflections podcast, we have another Virgin Radio podcast we think you will like.Spooning With Mark Wogan is our weekly celebrity food podcast that airs every Thursday with a different special guest talking about the food that they think they love and the food that they think they hate.Just search Spooning With Mark Wogan on your social media and where you get your podcasts from to add it to your weekly listening routines.There are episodes with: Jimmy Carr, Claudia Winkleman, Kevin McHale, Hugh Bonneville, Jimmy Nesbitt, Delta Goodrem, Amanza Smith, Adam Richman, Chris O’Dowd, Dame Prue Leith, Heston Blumenthal, Fat Tony, Lloyd Griffith, Clodaugh McKenna, Fern Britton, Alan Titchmarsh, Seann Walsh, Mimi Webb, Jeremy Kyle, Susannah Constantine, Rev Richard Coles, Michael Ball, Miles Kane, Emilia Fox, Alfred Enoch, Ed Byrne, James May, Rick Stein, Ben Fogle, Clive Myrie, Kate Silverton, James Martin, Laura Whitmore, Joe Wicks, Paul C Brunson, Sophie Habboo, Max Fosh, James Lance, Dan Snow, Alfie Boe, Jay McGuiness, Ben Miller, Kelly Hoppen, Helen Skelton, Beverly Knight, Tom Kerridge, Matt Tebbutt, Michel Roux JR, The Hairy Bikers, Ryan Tubridy, Nicole and Natalie Appleton, Tom Parker-Bowles, Louise Minchin, Pixie Lott, Lottie Moss, Ferne McCann, Tasha Ghouri, Jason Fox, Kate Silverton, Victoria Smurfit, Zara McDermott, Eddie Izzard, Russ Kane, David Gandy, Elizabeth Day, Midge Ure, Katya Jones, Dawn O Porter, Thomasina Miers, Jose Pizarro, Seann Walsh, Nick Helm, Tom Parker-Bowles, Razor Ruddock and Gaby Roslin.

Former Supermodel turned entrepreneur, movie producer and actress Caprice joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.Caprice opens up about her extraordinary career, from breaking through as a model and moving to the UK, to becoming a film producer and actress. She shares her go-to hair and make-up favourites, reflects on the huge success of her Christmas movie and talks candidly about her friendship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Plus, Caprice looks back at the highs and lows of being Caprice in the 90s — the glamour, the pressure, and everything in between.01:00- Introduction02:16- Youthful days02:48- Modelling career04:10- Coming to England04:50- Making first £1Million06:32- Make up and fashion fails09:00- Life as a model09:55- Knowing your face10:38- Hair products12:37- Make-up products14:30- Film producing17:50- Christmas movies22:07- Relationship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 25:00- Press intrusion29:00- OutroMake-Up and Hair products Discussed:NAD supplements Shala supplementsVitamin D supplements Silk Armani FoundationKylie Jenner Lipstick and EyeshadowBobbi Brown EyeshadowFollow True Reflections on TikTok and on Instagram @truereflectionspodcastSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production

Cleaning guru and content creator Iwan Carrington joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week.Iwan opens up about his time on Sort Your Life Out, his on-screen make-up routine, and how being diagnosed with vitiligo has affected his beard. He also shares his favourite products and go-to essentials for TV appearances.Products discussed:Rimmel ConcealerMAC BronzerSt. Moriz Face and Body Tanning MistGot2b Glued HairsprayIwan’s book, Clean In 15 is out to buy now.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting production

Celebrity Dr, Dr Emily Andre joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.Dr Emily opens up about what beauty meant to her growing up, including how acne affected her confidence. She also shares her thoughts on children wearing make-up, how parents can help young people build confidence and how to encourage a healthy relationship with self-image. Plus, Dr Emily discusses when it might be appropriate for children to start using social media. Finally, Dr Emily reflects on her new book Periods.Make-up discussed:Micellar WaterSkin RocksThe Ordinary TonerDrunk Elephant MoisturiserLaura Mercier FoundationDr Emily’s book, Periods is out to buy now.Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertVisual Producer: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production

This week we are giving you another chance for you to hear Saturday Kitchen wine expert and author Helen McGinn who joined Gia Mills on the True Reflections podcast earlier this year.Helen opens up on having a childhood sweetheart from meeting at the age of four, her beauty journey and all the gossip on Saturday KitchenMake Up Discussed:Dior Eye PencilChanel Soleil BronzerClarins SPFBobbi Brown Vitamin EHelen’s book, Under a Riviera Moon is out to buy nowSenior Podcast Producer: Johnny SeifertSocial Media: Chris JacobsThis is a News Broadcasting Production