True Reflections with Gia Mills

Virgin Radio UK

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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69 episodes
Updated July 28

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March 11 · 31 min
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 headlines. Make-Up Discussed: Garnier Tanning Spray NAD Plus IM8 Supplements YSL Touché Èclat Ebo Beauty Face Oils Beef Tallow Kind patches If you are affected by the conversation on suicide then visit www.samaritans.org.uk or call 116 123 Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 27 min
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 reveals the make-up products he genuinely swears by and the staples he always goes back to. For more information on Sunless visit: www.jimmycoco.co.uk Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 25 min
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 24:54- Make-Up products 25:10- Outro Make-Up Discussed: Blue hair mascara Trinny London elevator Murad exfoliator La Roche-Posay serum Beauty Pie overnight miracle face oil Anna’s podcast The Affair and Luanna are available where you get your podcasts from. For more information on the campaign visit www.axa.co.uk Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18 · 21 min
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. Follow True Reflections Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @truereflectionspodcast A big thank you to Maple UK for this episode. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 11 · 29 min
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 07:30- Nose surgery 09:09- Weight gain 12:09- Health living 13:24- Cravings 14:56- Diabetes 19:05- Rosemary’s career 21:16- Weight loss 22:30- Cycling 24:00- Recipes Make Up Discussed: By Terry Foundation By Terry Browning and blusher Lancôme Eye Pencil Yves Saint Lauren Lipstick For more information on Rosemary’s book, visit: https://www.numan.com/weight-loss/numan-craving-cookbook Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 4 · 30 min
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 body dysmorphia and opens up about his coming-out journey. 00:30- Intro 01:30- Joining The Only Way Is Essex 03:30- Going to an all boys school 04:30- Post TOWIE life 10:45- Nose surgery 18:45- Coming out journey 21:20- Clothes brands 23:30- Turning forty 29:00- Outro For Charlie’s clothing range, visit: www.bycharlesking.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 30 · 57 sec
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, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 28 · 29 min
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 02:16- Youthful days 02:48- Modelling career 04:10- Coming to England 04:50- Making first £1Million 06:32- Make up and fashion fails 09:00- Life as a model 09:55- Knowing your face 10:38- Hair products 12:37- Make-up products 14:30- Film producing 17:50- Christmas movies 22:07- Relationship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 25:00- Press intrusion 29:00- Outro Make-Up and Hair products Discussed: NAD supplements Shala supplements Vitamin D supplements Silk Armani Foundation Kylie Jenner Lipstick and Eyeshadow Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Follow True Reflections on TikTok and on Instagram @truereflectionspodcast Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 21 · 23 min
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. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14 · 28 min
Emily Andre: I Was Really Self-Conscious With Acne
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 Water Skin Rocks The Ordinary Toner Drunk Elephant Moisturiser Laura Mercier Foundation Dr Emily’s book, Periods is out to buy now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 7 · 28 min
Lucy Edwards: My World Faded To Black At Seventeen When I was Blind
Lucy opens up about her journey to being blind at seventeen years old, how she applies make up with the different shades and her new make up range ETIA that is launching next year.. Make-Up Discussed: Urban Decay Naked Make-Up Palette Rare Beauty Lip Oil Lucy’s book, Blind Not Broken is out to buy now and her make up range ETIA will be available to buy next year. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 31 min
Helen McGinn: Wearing Make Up Encourages Me To Use Colour
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 Kitchen Make Up Discussed: Dior Eye Pencil Chanel Soleil Bronzer Clarins SPF Bobbi Brown Vitamin E Helen’s book, Under a Riviera Moon is out to buy now Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Social Media: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2025 · 23 min
Lucy Beaumont: It Ages Me Wearing Eye Make-Up
Comedian Lucy Beaumont joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Lucy opens up about the beauty side of The Celebrity Traitors, the changing landscape of gender politics in comedy and why the Christmas pudding may be on its way out. She also reflects on the make-up she does and doesn’t wear and how it affects the way she feels about herself. Make Up Discussed: Dior Blusher and Balm Channel Eye Palette Follow True Reflections Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @truereflectionspodcast. A big thank you to Co-Op Innovation for today’s episode Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Adam Bradley This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 24 min
Tallulah Metcalfe: I Want To Be The Big Sister Of The Internet
TikTok sensation Tallulah Metcalfe joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. 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 Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2025 · 27 min
Ashley Jensen: We Need To Embrace Ageing
Actress Ashley Jensen joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Ashley reflects on Nativity! seventeen years later, her Ugly Betty days, and why embracing ageing matters more than social media perfection. Plus, she shares her work as an ambassador for Save the Children’s World Christmas Jumper Day. Make-Up Discussed: Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick For more information on Save The Children, visit www.savethechildren.org.uk Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 30 min
Briony May Williams: I Found Calling Myself Disabled Before Bake Off Difficult
The Great British Bake Off star–turned–TV presenter Briony May Williams joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Briony opens up about the shift in representation for people with upper-limb differences on television, how her little hand affected her confidence in nightclubs, why getting a book deal was more challenging than she expected and her weight-loss journey after giving up alcohol. Make-Up Discussed: • Max Factor Facefinity • Max Factor Mascara • Eborian CC Cream • Fenty Blusher Briony’s new book, The Retro Recipe Society, is out now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs A News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2025 · 25 min
Rustie Lee: What Made Rustie Flabbergasted When She Was On TV
TV presenter and chef Rustie Lee joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Rustie opens up on the origins of the weekday Breakfast shows of the 1980s, her experiences on being trolled, plucking her eyebrows and if we can see Rustie on The Celebrity Traitors next year. Make Up: Castor Oil Rimmell Foundation You can see Rustie as the Genie in Aladdin at the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth. For tickets visit: www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk Rustie’s podcast, A Recipe for Life is available to listen to now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2025 · 27 min
Jules Von Hep: How To Feel Body Confident
Spray-tan icon Jules Von Hep joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Jules shares the story behind building his brand Isle of Paradise, what glowing truly means beyond the tan and how to embrace your body with authenticity and confidence. Plus, Jules also opens up about his time working behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and why he can no longer watch the show. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org Jules’ book The Confidence Ritual is out now. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2025 · 32 min
Clodagh McKenna: The Relationship Between Food and Beauty
Celebrity Chef, Clodagh McKenna joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Clodagh shares how the food we eat can transform the way we look and feel, the benefits of a daily juice ritual, and why she swears by ice baths for the face and regular meditation. She also chats about the inspiration behind her new cookbook, Happy Cooking. Make-Up Discussed: Trinny London BFF Serum The Butter Dripping from Catrice Sculpted by Aimee Wand Brush The Green Cream Clodagh’s book, Happy Cooking: 100 Easy, Speedy, Healthy Recipes for Good Mood Food is out to buy now For more information for Clodagh visit: https://www.clodaghmckenna.com For more information on Honey By Clodagh visit: https://www.honeybyclodagh.com Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2025 · 22 min
Milo Edwards: The Male Beauty Perspective
Comedian Milo Edwards joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Milo opens up on the male perception of beauty, the differences in beauty between the UK and Russia and Milo tells us what we can expect on his tour. For Milo’s tour details visit: www.miloedwards.co.uk Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs This is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.