True Reflections with Gia Mills
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.This is a News Broadcasting production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laura Tobin: We Can’t Say There Is Bad Weather
Weather presenter and author Laura Tobin joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Laura opens up about her time on Good Morning Britain, why we are obsessed with the weather, how the weather effects conflict, broadcasting in different weather conditions, how climate change is effecting our beauty and the background to seasonal affection disorder.
Make-Up Discussed:
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Lipstick
Laura’s book Come Rain Or Shine is out to buy now
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Sabrina Washington: They Didn't Make Makeup For My Skin
Singer Sabrina Washington joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Sabrina opens up about her beauty journey as a black woman navigating a lack of foundation shades during her early pop career. She reveals how Mis-Teeq fought for their signature garage sound, turned their debut into a Top 10 hit and landed a global Armani campaign. Plus, reflecting on their emotional reunion at Wembley after 23 years apart, she shares what it felt like to step back on stage with her bandmates.
Make-Up Discussed:
Iman Cosmetic
Mac
Senior...
Not My Bagg, Joe Baggs: The Skin Fade Has Died A Death, Its All About The Mullet
Not My Bagg podcast host and content creator Joe Baggs joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Joe discusses his mullet, being part of Gogglebox and the social media world. Plus Joe opens up on how he finds being honest about his finances and mental health. Finally, Joe opens up about his Not My Bagg podcast and how life is on set.
Make-Up Discussed:
Tatcha Indigo Overnight Mask
Augustinus Bader Serum
Kosas Revealer Concealer
MAC Powder
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Lucy Porter: You’re Not Pretty Enough Says A Promoter
Comedian Lucy Porter joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Lucy opens up about growing up above a pharmacy surrounded by Rimmel makeup, channeling 80s icon Toyah Willcox looks and navigating the bizarre double standards of early-2000s showbiz when a promoter told her she was "too pretty to be a comedian, but not pretty enough to be a presenter.”
Make-Up discussed:
Shimmer Lipstick
Dr Jart+ cicapair
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Tabitha Webb: Why I Kept The Gap In My Teeth
This week fashion designer and author Tabitha Webb joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
From dropping out of university to move to Miami, rollerblading on film sets, and dancing on bars, Tabitha reveals why her real life is even more exciting than the bonkbusters she writes. Plus, Tabitha reflects on her beauty journey and her thoughts on plastic surgery.
Tabitha’s book, Playing The Field is out to buy now
Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert
Visual Producer: Adam Bradley
Visual Editor: Chris Jacobs
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Aimee Connolly: We Are Completely Complexion Obsessed
Make-Up Artist and founder of Sculpted By Aimee, Aimee Connolly joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Aimee shares her journey from working at a beauty counter at the age of sixteen to leading a thriving international business. She dives into the philosophy of the 5-minute face, how simplification drives her product design and why she embraces a less is more approach to everyday beauty. Plus Aimee gets candid about the realities of scaling a company from navigating major supply chain delays and managing inventory challenges to maintaining a solution-focused mindset as a founder. She...
Olivia Arben: I’m Not a Filler Girl
Model Olivia Arben joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Olivia opens up on her early teenage makeup mishaps including the infamous Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse to discovering what truly flatters her features. Olivia reflects on how her approach to beauty has evolved. She opens up about the pressure of public appearance, navigating social media and taking fashion risks on the red carpet.
Olivia also shares the process behind creating her vanilla-based fragrance, Vanilla Bombshell, details her current skincare routine and offers her honest take on cosmetic procedures and aging gracefully.
Josephine Fairley: What You See on the Page Isn't Real Life
Former magazine editor and now author Josephine Fairley joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Josephine opens up on how she took £20,000 of her life savings and turned it into an iconic global brand, how she landed an editor position at a national magazine by age 23 and how she revolutionised the beauty industry without taking a single penny from the advertisers.
Plus, Josephine shares the fascinating realities behind the scenes of high-fashion shoots with icons like Linda Evangelista and Yasmin Le Bon, the secret behind her relentless drive to get things done an...
Rosie Nixon: Hello! Shoots Were Smoke, Mirrors, and Theatre
Former Hello! Magazine Editor-In-Chief, author and coach, Rosie Nixon joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week.
Rosie opens up about what was really happening behind the glamorous high profile celebrity shoots, the truth about magazine retouching and the harsh reality of burning out in her late 40s.
Plus, she shares her transformative "PRO Method" (Pause, Reflect, Organise) to help women redefine success, calm their nervous system, and find authentic confidence.
Plus, Rosie reveals her favourite midlife beauty essentials and the emotional stories behind her personal tattoos.
Kathy Lette: The Sisterhood Rules for Aging, S*x and Confidence After 50
Author Kathy Lette joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week
Kathy shares her trademark wit as she reflects on growing up in 1970s Australian surf culture, surviving the pressures of appearance and why she traded sunbathing for a "black belt in tongue fu." Plus, from debunking aging myths to embracing post-menopausal confidence, HRT and the ultimate power of female friendships Kathy delivers an unfiltered honest masterclass on owning your second act.
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Tallulah Metcalfe: I Want To Be The Big Sister To The Internet
TikTok sensation Tallulah Metcalfe joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week as we give you another chance to hear her episode from December 2025 again.
Tallulah opens up about her rise to TikTok fame from her days in the Army Cadet Force, her popularity at school, the proposed ban on under-16s using social media in Australia, her make-up fails and her favourite products. Plus, what reality TV show would Tallulah loved to do.
Make-Up discussed:
Benefit BadGal Bang Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter
<...
Nicky Hambleton-Jones: 10 Years Younger, Ageism and Finding Confidence
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 biggest transformation TV shows. Plus, Nicky opens up about navigating major life shocks, coping with devastating rejection and how she rebuilt her confidence through her signature style and empowered alter ego, Ava Storm.
Make-Up discussed:
Bobbi Brown Foundation and Lipstick
Studio 10 Blush
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Ruthie Henshall: Royalty, Hair Pulling and Resilience
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.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Ruthie opens up about her lifelong struggle with trichotillomania (hair-pulling compulsion), the toxic weight standards passed down through generations in her family, and her secret, five-year love story with Prince Edward. From surviving on cigarettes and coffee as a young dancer to performing I Dreamed a Dream in front of the Royal...
Natalie Rashdie: Secret Surgery, Surviving Sepsis and Relearning to Love Her Face
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 age 21, and her surgeon sister's vital warning about the "trap" of cosmetic tweaks. Plus, Natalie also reflects on how a terrifying, near-death battle with sepsis and COVID-19 completely reframed her perspective on life, motherhood, and aging. Finally, we look inside Natalie’s makeup bag as she reveals her ultimate products for flawless, sweat-free skin!
...Style DNA's Amanda Wakeley OBE: Dressing Princess Diana and Clean Glam
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 shares the philosophy behind her new book and podcast, Style DNA, explaining why we need to throw out the fashion police rulebook, banish labels and find the three core words that define our personal style. And Amanda also gets real about building confidence through the bumpy rides of business, why she embraces long blonde hair in...
Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton: The Magazines Deemed The Right Way To Look
Singer and owner of Morpho Records, Natasha Hamilton joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week.
Natasha opens up about her beauty regime in Atomic Kitten, her media role models and how the toxic 2000s press and a lack of duty of care led her to cosmetic surgery. She also gives us a look at her current beauty routine and exactly what is inside her make-up bag. Finally, Natasha dives into the artistry behind her album Extraction, revealing the deeply personal meanings behind her five singles.
Make-Up Discussed:
Yves Saint Laurent T...
Marisa Peer: I Am Enough
Founder of the I Am Enough Movement and therapist, Marisa Peer joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Marisa opens up about working at Pineapple Dance Studio before working for Jane Fonda, the power of hypnotherapy, how to feel enough and how you should make your affirmations, the different ages we are, how to find your gift and the beauty fails Marisa has gone through.
Make-Up Discussed:
Nars Powermatte Save The Queen Lip Pigment
Hourglass Tube Mascara
Hourglass Mineral Foundation
NUXE Body Oil
<...Danny Defreitas: Why Are We Still Surprised When Men Wear Make-Up?
Make-up influencer Danny Defreitas joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week.
Danny opens up on his career as a beauty influencer, the differences in men wearing make-up and the brands associated, how we get more men wearing make-up, beauty fails and Danny showcases his Defrei candles.
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For more information on Danny visit www.dannydefreitas.com
For more information on Danny’s candles visit: www.defrei.com
Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert
Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs
<...Charlotte Church: I Don’t Shave My Legs and Armpits Anymore
Singer, TV Personality and wellness guru Charlotte Church joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections podcast this week.
Charlotte opens up about going all natural and removing the use of beauty products, the nature of the male gaze, why Charlotte does not shave her legs and arm hair and the importance of travelling and being out in nature.
Make-Up discussed:
éla Natural Beauty
Mauli
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Poorna Bell: We Are Monetising On Women’s Misery
Author and broadcaster Poorna Bell joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Poorna opens up about ageing and wisdom in India, how important beauty is when it is based around attracting a partner and the power of evolution of your looks. Plus, Poorna reflects on the passing of her partner who took his life and how that led to her having a need for powerlifting which she took up in her late 30s.
Poorna’s book Women She Wanted More is out to buy now
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Sarah Cawood: The Ladette Culture Of The 90s
TV presenter Sarah Cawood joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Sarah takes a candid trip down memory lane, revisiting the rise of ladette culture in the 90s and her time fronting iconic shows like The Girlie Show, Top Of The Pops, and Live & Kicking. She shares the story behind her signature red hair, revealing how the look came to be and opening up about her experience with hair loss. Sarah also reflects on the lad magazine era she found herself navigating, offering an honest perspective on that chapter of her career. Finally, Sarah opens...
Dr Rhona Eskander: How To Get Your Aesthetic Smile
CEO of the Chelsea Dental Clinic Dr Rhona Eskander joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Dr Rhona opens up about the beauty aesthetics about our teeth, how gum disease can cause diabetes, the dangers of root canals, how to brush your teeth, the truth behind Turkey teeth and Dr Rhona finally talks about her new toothpaste PALA.
For more information on PALA visit: https://parlaoralcare.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3azxfmAoxELrNaqiES7X7CRVE3mN_LV3rwOfdj9-Wuz0fWKz5
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Carol Decker: I Covered My Hair In Talcum Powder
T’Pau’s Carol Decker joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Carol opens up on her honest relationship with fame and the pressures she faced growing up. She reflects on some unforgettable beauty mishaps including talcum powder disasters and skipping suncream and reveals how her style has evolved, from everyday looks to how she dresses for tour. Plus, Carol spills on her go-to makeup favourites and the products she swears by.
Make-Up Discussed:
Wet n Wild Foundation
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Pad
EMI Cosmetic Blush
P...
Eurovision Delta Goodrem: When I First Saw Myself Bald It Was Quite Extreme
Eurovision 2026 entrant for Australia, singer and songwriter Delta Goodrem joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Delta opens up about the skinny eyebrows fashion, how her look changed when she battled cancer and the importance of SPF.
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Lindsay Room: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/the-lindsay-room
For more information on Delta’s foundation visit: https://deltagoodremfoundation.org
Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert
Social Media: Chris Jacobs
Apprentice Winner 2026 Karishma Vijay: I Used To Dress Like A Boy
Apprentice 2026 winner and CEO Kishkin, Karishma Vijay joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Karishma opens up about growing up in a British-Indian household, how she found that she would dress like a boy and developing acne. Plus Karishma reflects on her time on The Apprentice which she won in 2026 and her engagement journey.
For more information on Kishkin visit www.kishkin.com
Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert
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Sydnie Christmas: There Are Times I Like To Be A Girl
Singer Sydnie Christmas joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Sydnie opens up about her first audition on Britain’s Got Talent, her love of Clarins products, and why she rarely wears make-up. She shares stories from her time working on cruise ships, what it means to be a true girls’ girl, and reflects on the journey of writing her new album and single Run.
Make-Up discussed:
Clarins products
Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
Ardell eyelashes
Sydnie’s single Run is out to stream now.
Jessica Impiazzi: I Am Learning To Love What My Body Can Do
Former model turned actress Jessica Impiazzi joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Jessica shares a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation opening up about her pregnancy journey and the pressures she’s felt around appearance throughout her career. She reflects on her time as a Page Three model, the realities behind life in the spotlight and her experiences across various reality TV shows.
Jessica also speaks candidly about being diagnosed with lupus as well as the emotional impact of her mum losing her sight with insights into the challenges that have shaped her...
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’s Nicola McLean: I Never Felt Attractive
Former model, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here campmate turned TV personality Nicola McLean joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Nicola opens up about the past, present and future of page three modelling, how she has dealt suffering with an eating disorder since she was a teenager, her experiences on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Big Brother and being in the Playboy mansion. Finally, Nicola reflects on her beauty regimes.
Make-Up discussed:
St. Moriz Tanning
Rimmel Body Instant Tan<...
Dr Louise Newson: Medicine Is Letting Women Down
Menopause expert Dr Louise Newson joins the True Reflections podcast with Gia Mills this week.
Dr Louise opens up on how medicine is letting women down, the problems with brain fog, taking hormone and testosterone supplements and how to be honest with yourself about your hormones. Plus, Dr Louise reflects on her latest projects including her app, tv show podcast and tour.
Dr Louise’s Balance app is available at: https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-app/
Dr Louise’s tour information is at www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/events
Traitors Alex Gray: My Self Esteem Is The Lowest It Has Ever Been
Traitors star and broadcaster Alex Gray joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Alex opens up about her time on The Traitors, reflecting on the pressures of the game and what it was really like behind the scenes. She also shares the story of her relationship with Tom , growing up at boarding school and her complicated relationship with body image and food. Plus, Alex discusses the mystery illness she experienced that doctors struggled to explain.
If you are affected by what you heard in this interview please contact www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
...Adele Parks MBE: Hollywood has realised mid-life stories are interesting
Author Adele Parks joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Adele opens up about receiving her MBE, the beauty themes on her new book, Our Beautiful Mess and Adele opens up on her beautiful fails and her favourite make-up products.
Make-Up Discussed:
Clarins Beauty Flash
Trinny London Elevator
Adele Park’s book, Our Beautiful Mess is available to buy now
Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert
Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs
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Nick Ede: I Have Had Two Nose Jobs and a Hair Transplant
Broadcaster and PR guru Nick Ede joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Nick and Gia dive into their obsession with the high-glam aesthetics of Dallas, Dynasty and old-school department stores, celebrating the era of big hair, bigger shoulders and unapologetic luxury. Nick shares the unbelievable story of how a spray tan mishap landed him in hospital, opens up about having two nose jobs and a hair transplant and reflects candidly on image, reinvention and confidence. He also discusses his friendship with Meghan Markle, offering insight into her personal brand and the woman behind the...
Jimmy Coco: Skin Imperfections Helped With Fake Tan
Tanning man to the stars Jimmy Coco joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Jimmy opens up about the journey that launched him into the spotlight from starting out in modelling and navigating early insecurities, including why he used to cover his birthmark with fake tan, to carving out a film career with a role in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Plus, Jimmy shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time working in Hollywood, including tanning Matthew McConaughey, collaborating with The Kardashians and his honest thoughts on Ozempic and the culture shift around beauty standards. Finally, Jimmy...
Anna Williamson: Show Up As The Best Version Of Yourself
Celebs Go Dating and podcast queen Anna Williamson joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week.
Anna discusses the new cast of Celebs Go Dating 2026, her tips on dating apps and the success of her podcasts. Plus, Anna opens up about her beauty fails and favourite make up products.
Coming Up:
00:30- Intro
02:00-Celebs Go Dating looks
05:00- Dating apps
08:40-Celebs Go Dating cast
11:20- Affairs
15:50- Financial abuse
19:15- Luanna
21:10- Beauty fails
Dean Edwards: Growing Up With A Physical Difference Was Tough
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.
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Rosemary Shrager: I Thought Having A Wide Nose Was a Good Thing
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- Introduction
01:42- Feeling feminine
03:00- Rosemary’s bag
04:00- Blepharoplasty surgery
<...Charlie King: I Spent £20,000 On Plastic Surgery
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 b...
Introducing...Spooning With Mark Wogan
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...
Caprice: You have to take Vitamin D!
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- Introduction
...Iwan Carrington: You Have To Leave Any Vanity At The Door
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 Concealer
MAC Bronzer
St. Moriz Face and Body Tanning Mist
Got2b Glued Hairspray
Iwan’s book, Clean In 15 is out to buy now.
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