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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Oct 21, 2025 · 33 min
Georgia May Foote: Vitiligo Awareness, and Christmas Panto
Actress and beautician Georgia May Foote joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week. Georgia opens up about being diagnosed with vitiligo, her beauty journey, and her upcoming role as Cinderella in this year’s Norwich Christmas pantomime. Make-Up Discussed: Isle of Paradise Tanners Hourglass Concealer Hourglass Hydrating Skin Tint Armani Nude Foundation Armani Luminous Silk Foundation For more information on the Vitiligo Society, visit: https://vitiligosociety.org For more information on Cinderella, visit: https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/cinderella/ For more information on The Cloud Salon, visit: https://www.instagram.com/thecloud.salon/ Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs A News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2025 · 32 min
Amanda Lamb: Scottish Windows, A Place In The Sun and Beauty
TV presenter, Amanda Lamb joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Amanda opens up about spending a decade as the face of Scottish Windows and why you need a thick skin in the modelling industry. She also reveals behind the scenes secrets from A Place In The Sun and shares what wearing makeup truly means to her. Makeup Discussed: Eborian Cream CC MERIT Flush Balm Zoeva Perfect Pencil WeAreRum Mascara 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 7, 2025 · 27 min
Su Pollard: 50 Years Of Showbiz, The Ten Step Make Up Routine and Beauty Fails
Queen of Showbiz, Su Pollard Joins The True Reflections podcast with Gia Mills this week. Su opens up about how she looked at beauty during her Hi-De-Hi journey, being in showbiz for fifty years and Su talks us through her ten step make up routine. For more information on Su’s tour visit: www.supollard.live.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.
Sep 30, 2025 · 33 min
Dr. Ivy Igerc: The Secrets To The Aesthetic Industry
Expert in modern aesthetics, Dr Ivy Igerc joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections podcast this week Dr. Ivy opens up about the universal language of beauty, the importance of seeing our face in 3D rather than just 2D and why more and more people are turning to the aesthetics industry to change their appearance, whether on a luxury budget or something more affordable. Make Up Discussed: Dior Concealer and Dior Flawless Glow For more information on Dr Ivy’s skincare range visit www.drivyskincare.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.
Sep 23, 2025 · 30 min
Cally Beaton: From the MTV Boardroom to the Comedy Stage
Comedian Cally Beaton joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Cally opens up about making a bold mid-life change at forty-five, trading boardrooms for the comedy stage. In this episode, she shares how she finds the perfect stage look and Gia asks the all-important question: when is it heels, and when is it trainers? Makeup discussed: Beauty Flash Balm Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Cally’s book, Namaste is out to buy now For more information on Cally’s tour visit www.callybeaton.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.
Sep 16, 2025 · 30 min
Samantha Womack: Eastenders, Ladette Culture and Beauty through the decades.
Former EastEnders star turned West End leading lady, Samantha Womack, joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Samantha opens up about wanting to be seen as more than just for her cheekbones, she reflects on the ladette culture of the ’90s, and shares her memories of working with the late Barbara Windsor and June Brown during her EastEnders years in the 2000s. You can catch Samantha in Dear England by visiting www.dearenglandonstage.com. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs A News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2025 · 27 min
Mimi Webb: Supporting Tate McRae on Tour, Confessions and Make Up Bags
Singer and songwriter Mimi Webb joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Mimi opens up about supporting Tate McRae on tour, her go-to makeup products, and the connection between beauty and TikTok. Make-Up Discussed: La Prairie Foundation Giorgio Armani Tinted Sun Cream Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray The Milk Makeup Setting Spray Victoria Beckham Bronzing Palette Hailey Bieber Blush Sticks Mimi’s album Confessions is out now and available to stream. For tour dates and tickets, visit: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/mimi-webb-tickets/artist/5352702 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.
Sep 2, 2025 · 24 min
Amanda Caroline Cronin: Real Housewives of London, Make-Up Fails and Social Anxiety
CEO of her luxury skincare brand and appearing onThe Real Housewives of London, Amanda Caroline Cronin joins Gia Mills on True Reflections this week. Amanda opens up about her make-up routines, the social anxiety she has faced, and how she prepared to step into the spotlight on Hayu’s new series The Real Housewives of London. Make-Up Discussed: Products Amanda mentions include: Amanda Caroline Haute Rose Cream Clay Foaming Cleanser Amanda Caroline Cream and Serum Laura Mercier Concealer MAC Strobe Cream MAC Studio Fix Tweetypie Eye Shadow Discover more about Amanda’s skincare range at Amandacarolinebeauty.com. Catch The Real Housewives of London now streaming on Hayu. Senior Podcast Producer: Johnny Seifert Visual Producer: Chris Jacobs A News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2025 · 29 min
Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn: Beauty in the bedroom, Egg Freezing and Celebs Go Dating gossip
*Warning* This conversation involves conversations around sex. If you are affected by conversations around this, please choose a different episode of True Reflections to listen to. Celebs Go Dating sex agent, sex therapist and host of Luv Bites Podcast, Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Tara opens up on conversations when it comes to beauty in the bedroom. Plus, Dr Tara opens up on her egg freezing journey and delivers all the gossip on Celebs Go Dating. Make-Up Discussed: NARS Foundation NARS two faze eyeshadow and orgasm blush Celebs Go Dating airs on E4 Monday-Thursday at 9pm Luv Bites with Dr Tara is available to listen to where you get your podcasts from 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.
Aug 12, 2025 · 25 min
Donna Ida: Shaving legs, Make Up Warnings and The Confidence Of Jeans
Jeans designer Donna Ida joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Donna opens up about why she had the most expensive pee, the warnings her mum gave her on her beauty and the benefits of wearing jeans in your approach to how you feel. Make-Up discussed: Jones Road Eyebrow Pencil Jones Road Hippie Stick Balm Laneige Watermelon Lip Balm Dove Deodrant Aesop Perfume Trish McEvoy Mascara For more information on Donna’s Jeans range visit: www.donnaida.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.
Aug 5, 2025 · 27 min
Jo Wood: Strictly Come Dancing, Modelling, UFOs and Late Night Naughty Stories
Model and former Strictly Come Dancing star turned author, Jo Wood joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Jo opens up about her early modelling days, her time on Strictly Come Dancing, how she once saw an UFO and how her friends late night naughty stories inspired her book, The Resurrection of Flo. Make Up Discussed: Lavera Marula Oil Lavera Moisturiser Jo’s book, The Resurrection of Flo is out to buy now For more information on Jo’s make up brand visit: https://jowoodorganics.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.
Jul 28, 2025 · 35 min
Dear Alyne: The Life and Look as a Mormon
Content creator, author and former Mormon, Alyne Tamir joins Gia Mills on True Reflection this week. Alyne opens up about her life as a mormon when it comes to body image and sex before and during her marriage. Plus, Alyne opens up about the eating disorder she suffered with growing up. Make Up Discussed: Goop Prima Suncream Vitamin C LeRoche Pose Our Glass Concealer Elf Venn Nooni Lip Oil Dear Alyne, My Years As A Married Virgin is out to buy now For more information on Alyne visit: https://dearalyne.com For more information on eating disorders visit: www.beateatingdisorders.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.
Jul 22, 2025 · 27 min
Chloe Delevingne: Dyed Hair, Cervical Cancer Signs and Ladies Of London
Co-Founder, of Della Vite and The Lady Garden Foundation, Chloe Delevingne joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections Podcast this week. Chloe opens up about her beauty successes and fails growing up with her two sisters, Cara and Poppy. Her cancer journey and how she now helps raise awareness through her charity. Plus, Chloe and Gia preview the upcoming series of Ladies of London and The Real Housewives of Cotswolds which are coming to our screens soon. Make up discussed: BeautyPie Luminous Under Eye Serum Weleda Skin Food Skin In Motion Tinted Moisturiser for the heat Neutrogena SPF For more information on Della Vite and their and their new pocket sized Spritz cans visit: https://dellavite.com/ For more information on the Lady Garden visit www.ladygardenfoundation.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.
Jul 15, 2025 · 31 min
April Banbury: Wedding Season Make Up Hacks, Married At First Sight and Plucking Eyebrows
Married At First Sight UK and Former Miss Great Britain star, April Banbury joins The True Reflections Podcast with Gia Mills this week. April opens up about over plucking her eyebrows growing up, her time on Married At First Sight and what the trending make up looks for brides are at the moment. Make Up Discussed: Channel Foundation Chanel cream bronzer Rimmel Concealer If you want more information on April’s bridal wear visit www.aprilbanburybridal.com If you want more information on eating disorders visit www.seed.charity 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.
Jul 8, 2025 · 35 min
Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett: 80s Beauty, Wham and Island Song
Singer and now author, Pepsi DeMacque-Crockett joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Pepsi opens up about what beauty looked like in the 1980s and how Wham presented themselves. Plus, what was it like for Pepsi growing up after her parents came to the UK in the 1950s as part of the Windrush generation. And swapping singing for writing. Make Up Discussed: Mac Powder Non Waterproof Mascara Rose Gold Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow Clarins Lip Protector Pepsi’s book, Island Song 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.
Jul 1, 2025 · 27 min
Mandy Miller Simmonds: Shaving Eyebrows, Beauty and Cooking Hacks
Content creator Mandy Miller Simmonds joins True Reflections with Gia Mills this week. Mandy opens up about how she shaved her eyebrows off with a BIC razor in her teenage years, the ups and downs of beauty and Mandy gives you some great food hacks. Make Up Discussed: Pillow Talk Eyeliner Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Benefit Bronza Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Mandy’s book, Simply Dinners 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.
Jun 24, 2025 · 30 min
Alex Murphy: Stroke Survivor, Dancing On Ice and Beef Tallow Face Cream
Former Dancing On Ice star turned content creator Alex Murphy joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections Podcast. Alex opens about having a stroke at the age of twenty four and how she has found the past six months on the carnivore. Plus, what was it like for Alex dancing as a Disney princess on cruise ships and the Dancing On Ice rinks. Also, why does she use beef tallow on her face? Make Up Discussed: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mascara Bobbi Brown Foundation Primark Primer 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.
Jun 17, 2025 · 28 min
Judy Joo: Plastic Surgery in Korea, Playboy Clubs and Beauty
TV Chef, author and owner of Seal Bird, Judy Joo joins Gia Mills on the True Reflections podcast this week. Judy opens up about swapping her financial career to working in the kitchens, working at the Playboy Club and the rise in plastic surgery in Korea. Plus, Judy talks about what she is doing at the Taste Of London Festival in Regents Park on Friday 20th June 2025. Make Up Discussed: Jones Road Beauty Balm Judy’s book K-Quick: Korean Food in 30 Minutes or Less is out to buy now For more information on Taste of London visit: https://london.tastefestivals.com/ For more information on Seoul Bird visit: https://seoul-bird.co.uk 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.
Jun 10, 2025 · 31 min
Alice Liveing: Abusive Relationships, Beauty and Exercising When Pregnant
Content Creator and author Alice Liveing joins Gia Mills on her True Reflections Podcast this week. Alice opens up about the abuse she suffered from her ex-boyfriend and the work she has done since with YSL Beauty on their Abuse is Not Love Campaign. Plus, Alice opens up about her pregnancy journey and how you can exercise and feel good whilst pregnant. For more information visit https://www.yslbeauty.co.uk/abuse-is-not-love.html If you are affected by what you have heard visit www.womensaid.org.uk Make Up Discussed: Georgio Armani Luminious Silk House Glass Blusher Laura Mercier Crayon YSL Two Shay Clap La Roche-Posay SPF 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.
Jun 3, 2025 · 25 min
Delta Goodrem: Eyebrow fails, battle of cancer and SPF
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. Make Up Discussed: Cetaphil SPF For more information on Corrigan's private rooms in Mayfair we filmed True Reflections in visit: Lindsay Room: https://www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk/private-dining/private-dining-rooms/the-lindsay-room 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.