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  • Bride Bingo! One proposal, one very stressed bride, one series finale - Home Truths S2 E6

    In the final episode of Home Truths Series 2, Nav throws Alex a bridal shower for one — prosecco, tiara, maid-of-honour-for-the-day energy — and interrogates her on everything wedding. The Croatia venue that flopped. The dress that'll take a year to make. The New York proposal she absolutely didn't see coming. And the football match Casey almost skipped a venue viewing for.

    The whole crew's in on it too. They've built a bingo card of things Alex is guaranteed to say during the episode — and you can play along at home.

    They get into:

    – The New York proposal: Bethesda Fountain, Gossip Girl, and Elvis Presley showing up out of nowhere

    – Wedding stress: venues, dresses, seating plans and 60-strong Indian family guest lists
    – The Mr & Mrs quiz Nav ambushed her with (Casey's answers were on record)
    – Genetic testing, SMA awareness, and why weddings suddenly feel very real
    – Girl or boy? Toxic intrusive thoughts and Indian cultural expectations
    – Alex's advice for anyone getting married — and for anyone going to a wedding
    – Fad or Fab: the wedding trends worth your time and the ones to bin

    Plus a Home Truth about the day Casey chose Liverpool over a Cotswolds venue viewing. True or false? Stick around for the reveal.

    🎯 PLAY ALONG: BRIDE BINGO

    Tick these off as you listen. Full card, first to five wins:

    1. "I can't believe I'm getting married"
    2. Alex mentions the honeymoon
    3. Alex cries (happy tears count)
    4. The proposal story
    5. Complains about wedding costs
    6. "It's my day, I'll do what I want"
    7. Seating plan drama
    8. Bridesmaid dresses
    9. "Sorted the photographer"
    10. A DIY wedding idea
    11. "I'm not going to be a Bridezilla"
    12. Changed her mind about something
    13. Says she doesn't care about a detail (but clearly does)
    14. Mentions Pinterest
    15. Wedding colours
    16. "I just want it to be relaxed"
    17. Someone asked about babies
    18. Another wedding she went to
    19. Groom gets mentioned
    20. Reveals a secret about the relationship
    21. "We should cut that bit"
    22. "This will definitely be in the podcast"
    23. Gets roasted by the co-host
    24. Terrible first-date story
    25. "Oh my god"

      26. Shout BINGO at us on Instagram — @simplelifehomes — and tell us which five sent you over the line.

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      1 hr 7 min
    26. "What are you doing here?" Family matters on Home Truths - S2 Ep5


      In episode 5 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex thought they were recording a chat about family. What they got instead was two surprise visits, a lot of tears, and stories neither of them wanted told on the internet.

      Alex's mum Jackie turned up. Nav's cousin Michael turned up. Nobody warned them.

      They get into:

      – The ASDA freezer moment that still makes Jackie cry laughing

      – Nav's most embarrassing crush and Alex's Harry Styles moment
      – Being raised by a strong, independent mum — and why Jackie wanted her girls to never need a man
      – Jackie's cancer journey, and the one thing she was worried about the night she got diagnosed
      – Losing a parent, residual trauma, and why the aftermath is worse than the event
      – Middle-child syndrome (Alex is passionate about this one)
      – Being the "different" cousin in an Indian family — and the childhood comment Nav still remembers
      – The infamous Manchester Valentine's Day disaster involving a locked door, 30,000 steps in pyjamas, and £500 worth of contact lenses being drunk

      Plus a Home Truth reveal involving a wheelchair, a flight of stairs, and Nav's sister doing it twice. And a special video message from Nav's uncle and auntie somewhere on a cruise ship.

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      1 hr 18 min
    27. Digital detox, doom scrolling, or a full social media ban? Home Truths, S3 Ep4

      In episode 4 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex go offline, well, sort of. They're talking phone addiction, doom scrolling, and where the line should sit between personal habit and outright social media ban, all while painting portraits of each other in real time. (Spoiler: Nav got an F in GCSE art. It shows.)

      They get into:

      • Nav's confession of a 2.5-hour doom scroll that ate her whole evening
      • Why "AA for phones" might genuinely be the next form of therapy
      • Kids, iPads and the under-16 social media ban - is it the right call?
      • The blurred line between work hours and home hours when your office is your sofa
      • Why couples are sitting in separate rooms with separate screens
      • The 70/30 rule, phone-free mornings, and the hour before bed
        And why filming a concert isn't the same as being at one

        • Plus a Home Truth involving Zanzibar, scrubs, and a fainting incident no one saw coming. Stick around for the verdict on who paints better (it's not Nav).

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        45 min
      • Going viral wasn't the plan: life online, unfiltered - S2 Ep3

        Going viral was never the plan...

        In episode 3 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex unpack the messy, accidental, sometimes wonderful reality of building a life online. Nav's leftover roast pie hit 4.5 million views overnight. Alex's spa day vlog took off while she had the notifications turned off. Neither of them set out to do this, and neither of them is willing to pretend it's all curated brand trips and free stuff.

        They get into:

        • What it's actually like being recognised in public (and the awkward John Lewis moment)
        • Why Nav gets criticised for portion sizes and Alex still feels judged on Instagram
        • The Brooklyn Beckham family drama and what it says about privilege
        • The proposed under-16 social media ban (and why they're both for it)
        • Being a "comfort" for strangers vs. a target for trolls
        • The cost of cultural criticism when you come from a community that doesn't always have your back
        • Dream collabs (Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken is involved)
        • And the truth about what they really thought of each other when they first met

          • Plus a Home Truth involving a Ryanair flash mob in Liverpool One, and the return of 'The Neighbour Dispute Court' judging real disputes from parcel-collecting nightmares to recipe theft (Nav's mum is in the dock).

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          1 hr 2 min
        • Millennials vs. the milestone myth - is 30 what you think it is? S2 Ep2

          Your 30s aren't a deadline — they're a decade.

          In episode 2 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex get into the pressure of hitting "milestones" by a certain age. Marriage, mortgage, kids, career and why so much of it is noise. Nav reflects on the back end of her 30s, the crossroads between corporate and creative, and the regret she didn't see coming. Alex talks about why she's still at home despite having the deposit, the maths nobody shows you on social media, and turning 30 without dread.

          They also cover:

          • Why "failure" feels different when you grow up in an immigrant family
          • The generational gap on house buying (and why your parents' advice doesn't translate)
          • Cultural expectations vs. the new normal
          • Becoming more assertive in your late 30s
          • Why social media validation is a trap
          • The one piece of advice they'd give their 20s selves

            • Plus a round of Fad or Fab — self-care Sundays, capsule wardrobes, plant parenting, health tracker obsession, nostalgia consumption and more — and a Home Truth reveal involving a webbed toe and a possible cover-up.

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            39 min
          • We're Back! With lamb, cinnamon & Alex's Big Lie S2 EP1

            The girls are back for Series 2! Nav and Alex reunite at Nav's house, joined by Tilly the dog, for a proper catch-up on everything that's happened since we last saw them.

            Expect chaotic New Year superstitions (involving cinnamon and pennies taped to a door), strong opinions on Christmas Day meats, the great Boxing Day debate, why Christmas markets are a £14 bratwurst scam, and the genuinely shocking price of mini eggs in 2026. Plus family arguments, Valentine's vs Galentine's, and Nav's full retelling of the 21st birthday she famously didn't make it to.

            And somewhere along the way, Alex tries to tell a lie. Did she get away with it? You'll have to listen to find out.

            Coming up next week: Alex finally turns 30 (and Nav, nearly turns 40).

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            00:00 We're back! Series 2 begins

            03:30 Meet Tilly the dog

            04:22 Truth or False: the game begins

            06:09 Christmas traditions & how the girls celebrate

            14:58 Christmas markets & the £14 bratwurst

            20:56 Valentine's Day vs Galentine's

            22:13 The shocking price of mini eggs in 2026

            36:55 Nav's disastrous 21st birthday (and Alex's lie revealed)

            38:19 Coming up next week: Alex turns 30

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            29 min
          • The Untold Truth About Ring Doorbells, Online Shopping and Family Tears.

            In this final series episode of Home Truths, our hosts discuss beef in the street, nosy neighbours and bushes destined to be drunkenly fallen into. Tune in for chat of doorbell management, being left out to dry during family event debriefs, and local (non)celebrities in the street we all love to hate. Join this week's conversation with Alex and Nav, they will have you in stitches.

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            54 min
          • The refreshing truth about escapism at home, she sheds and property po*n | Home Truths Episode 5

            Alex and Nav are back on the sofa in a brand new Simple Life Home. This time they’re talking all things escapism and how you can make the most of the home. Nav talks us through her home holidays and Alex explains that her ideal home involves a family compound… but everyone agrees that she sheds are the way forward. 

            So if you’re looking to get away from the stresses of home life, tune in, chill out and enjoy the latest episode of Home Truths… and maybe have a scroll on your favourite property app. 

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            52 min
          • The Spooky Truth About Working from Home, Ghosts, Kitchen Utensils & Finding the Balance

            Get ready for chaos in this Spooky episode of Home Truths! Alex and Nav are in hysterics as they swap childhood memories, questionable WFH setups, and voice notes they wish they’d never opened. There’s talk of rogue tenants, some very suspicious science experiments, and more laugh-out-loud moments than actual scares. If you’re after giggles instead of jump scares this Halloween, this one’s for you.

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            51 min
          • The Real Truth About Fashion Fads, Home Decor & Finding 'The Perfect' Home

            In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts tackle the art of decorating your space —without breaking the bank. From dream homes and dopamine décor hacks to smart layouts and money saving ideas, they walk us through ways to turn your home into a cosy, stylish sanctuary, that feels unique to you. Practical tips, candid confessions, and their honest takes on the modern pressures to keep up with trends.

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            48 min

          About Home Truths

          From the publisher's feed

          Home life is messy, expensive, emotional, and rarely matches the version you scroll past on your feed. Home Truths is a proper chat about all of it. From living with your parents and dreaming of the leap, to mortgages, marriage, the quiet panic of milestones, and finding a local dog walking group you actually like.