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True Reflections with Gia Mills

Virgin Radio UK
Beauty Industry
Menopause
Hormones
Aging
Natalie Rashdie
The Traitors
Alex Gray
Eating Disorder
Pregnancy
Lupus
Body Image
Kishkin Skin
Ladette Culture
I Am Enough Movement
Amanda Wakeley
Living Well / Wellness
90s British Television
Sepsis
Social Media
Reality Television

How do your favourite stars feel about their appearance when under the glare of the media's lights?

Join Gia Mills for open and vulnerable chats about what 'beauty' really means, revealing the deeper truths that go unnoticed too often.

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Ten Years Younger presenter, stylist and now author Nicky Hambleton-Jones joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.

Nicky shares her remarkable journey from starting a styling business after getting made redundant to hosting one of Britain’s ... more

West-End star, Olivier winner and author Ruthie Henshall joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week

Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss themes around eating disorders. If you are affected by what you hear, please visit www.beateatingdis... more

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Singer Natalie Rashdie joins Gia Mills on True Reflections podcast this week.

Natalie opens up about her secret plastic surgery journey sharing why she got a nose job eleven years ago, the toxic industry pressure she faced from a former manager at a... more

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Style DNA host and fashion designer Amanda Wakeley OBE joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.

Amanda opens up about her decades long journey dressing some of the world's most incredible women including the late Princess Diana. Plus, Amanda... more

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Ruthie Henshall
Olivier Award-winning theatre performer and author
The Showgirl and The Prince
Episode: Ruthie Henshall: Royalty, Hair Pulling and Resilience
Natalie Rashdie
Classical jazz singer and public figure discussing beauty and personal life
Episode: Natalie Rashdie: Secret Surgery, Surviving Sepsis and Relearning to Love Her Face
Amanda Wakeley
Fashion designer and author of Style DNA
Style DNA / Amanda Wakeley
Episode: Style DNA's Amanda Wakeley OBE: Dressing Princess Diana and Clean Glam
Natasha Hamilton
Member of Atomic Kitten; founder of Morpho Records
Morpho Records
Episode: Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton: The Magazines Deemed The Right Way To Look
Marisa Peer
Therapist, author, founder of the I Am Enough Movement
I Am Enough Movement
Episode: Marisa Peer: I Am Enough
Poorna Bell
Journalist and author of She Wanted More
Author, Journalist
Episode: Poorna Bell: We Are Monetising On Women’s Misery
Sarah Cawood
TV presenter and blogger known for The Girlie Show, Live & Kicking, TOTP; now a mum blogger
Episode: Sarah Cawood: The Ladette Culture Of The 90s
Rhona Eskander
Dentist, CEO of Chelsea Dental Clinic
Chelsea Dental Clinic, London
Episode: Dr Rhona Eskander: How To Get Your Aesthetic Smile
Carol Decker
Lead singer of T'Pau and touring artist
T'Pau
Episode: Carol Decker: I Covered My Hair In Talcum Powder

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Gia Mills
Host of True Reflections; founder of Skin In Motion; manages True Reflections with Gia Mills-related projects

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Dr Rhona Eskander: How To Get Your Aesthetic Smile
Q: What should someone consider before pursuing cosmetic dentistry, especially if thinking about travel for treatment?
Start with a local consultation to understand options, beware of limited treatment suggestions, and weigh affordability and bespoke care against quick turnover; aim for a plan tailored to long-term health rather than shortcuts.
Natalie Rashdie: Secret Surgery, Surviving Sepsis and Relearning to Love Her Face
Q: What does the idea of confidence mean to you, and how do makeup and appearance play into that?
Natalie says confidence comes from being well-prepared, knowing you can present your best self, and using makeup as a mask to cover tiredness while still staying authentic; she emphasizes balance between effort and authenticity.
Natalie Rashdie: Secret Surgery, Surviving Sepsis and Relearning to Love Her Face
Q: How did the beauty pressures change when you moved from stage performance to a broader personal brand and life in the countryside?
She explains the shift from high-glamour stage makeup to a softer, more authentic look aligned with her newer lifestyle, including themed dinner parties and a focus on wellness and family life as central to her aesthetic.
Natalie Rashdie: Secret Surgery, Surviving Sepsis and Relearning to Love Her Face
Q: What moment made you decide to pursue singing and to push forward despite early fears?
Natalie describes growing up as nervous about performing, but a family push and early experiences led to a love of singing; she reflects on touring with Blake and performing in major venues as pivotal moments that cemented her identity as a performer.
Ruthie Henshall: Royalty, Hair Pulling and Resilience
Q: What has helped you cope with trichotillomania and maintain your makeup routine?
She discusses the lifelong nature of the condition, the absence of a cure, and how semi-permanent solutions damaged follicles; instead, she relies on makeup tricks and supportive communities online for comfort and guidance.

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The show offers intimate conversations with high-profile guests about beauty, identity, and the pressures of public life. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys through aging, body image, career pivots, and resilience, often touching on how fame, media scrutiny, and industry standards shape self-perception. The format blends candid storytelling with practical insights on skincare, fashion, and wellness, accompanied by guests who frequently discuss empowerment, authenticity, and navigating public scrutiny. A notable throughline is turning challenging experiences in the public eye into constructive guidance for listeners seeking confidence and self-acceptance. This podcast stands out for its transparent explorations of beauty as a ... more

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