Let's Discuss Podcast

When you feel unbalanced, or have a niggling sense that something is 'off', what do you normally do?

In this week's episode we talk to holistic health coach Tori Boughey, of TBalance, all about just that. From chakras, to crystals and listening to your body's signals, we discuss the many ways you can heal imbalances.

If you feel unsettled, have a niggling pain or your confidence is low, this episode is an illuminating look at a holistic approach to finding balance again.

Tori's work is absolutely fascinating, and we hope that you'll enjoy virtually sitting down with her as much as we did!

EPISODE 41 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Tori's website - TBalance

Tori's Instagram account - @TBalance_

EPISODE 41'S TAKEAWAY TIP

Everyone is different, there is no right or wrong way to look after yourself. Don't ignore physical or emotional signs. Take time for yourself so that you have space to hear your intuition properly. Take a step back and look after you, and remember to say "no" to some commitments.

A quick audio note: we experienced some recording difficulties with this episode, which our amazing editor Rosie was able to work her magic on. That being said, if you notice any difference in volume levels between the two of us, we apologise and hope it doesn't detract from your listening experience.

As best friends in real life, and now partners in work too, we often get asked about our dynamic.

What's it like working with a friend? Is it a good idea? How has it affected our friendship?

We love working together, but we understand peoples' concerns 100%. In this episode we're opening up about how our partnership on the podcast came about, how we prepared for it and what we've learnt working together over the past two years.

If you're thinking about going into business with a friend or family member, or are simply curious about the dynamic of working friendships, this episode is for you.

EPISODE 40 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

Big Small Business, the conference Monica co-founded with Laura Turner

Episode 13. Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To Expectations

Episode 20. Anna Newton on Beauty Crushes, (Festive) Capsule Wardrobes & Content Creation

OUR FAVOURITE WORKING FRIENDSHIP DUOS

Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles of At Home With podcast

Olivia Burton's Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings

Philippa Bloom and Sarah Tankel Ellis of We Are Twinset

Liz Craft and Sarah Fain from Happier in Hollywood podcast

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin from Grace and Frankie

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield from Ben & Jerry's ice cream

EPISODE 40'S TAKEAWAY TIP

Approach everything from a place of love.

A quick audio note: we experienced some recording difficulties with this episode, which our editor Rosie was able to work her magic on. That being said, if you notice any difference in volume levels between the two of us, we apologise and hope it doesn't detract from your listening experience.

Making more eco-friendly lifestyle choices has been at the forefront of our minds this year. In this episode we're delving into the habit changes we've been making, as well as the areas of our lifestyles we'd still like to work on.

From daily commitments, to clothes and 'voting with your wallet', this episode is full of recommendations and conversation around the things we can all be more conscious of when it comes to the environment.

Plus we share the mantra which we've adopted to make sure that we're getting the full life cycle out of everything we own.

We hope that you'll enjoy this episode, and if you have any recommendations for us about more eco-friendly choices we can make, tweet us on @LetsDiscussShow or individually on @CocosTeaParty and @MonicaBeatrice

EPISODE 39 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

Stojo reusable collapsible coffee cups

SoL Cups reusable coffee cups

Straw tote bag for shopping trips

S'well water bottles

Information on the Women's Institute

Keep Cup (NB - you can design your own!)

If You Care reusable sponge cloths

The Women's Health roundup of ethical gym clothing

Rituals' commitment to moral and ethic values

REN skincare

Waitrose's Ecological multipurpose cleaner

Beyond Retro vintage clothing

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Naomi Mdudu is the founder of The Lifestyle Edit, an incredible website sharing long-form interviews with creative entrepreneurial women. Since its inception The Lifestyle Edit has expanded into other areas including creative retreats, coaching and more.

Naomi is one of our great friends, and we admire her on so many levels, not least for her courage in leaving London to set up a new home in New York!

Naomi now lives full-time in New York, and we were dying to virtually sit down with her and discuss all things related to moving countries in your twenties.

Making any big life decision, be it for work, love or something else, is taxing . . . choosing to move countries is surely one of the largest you can make?!

We are so excited to share our heart to heart with Naomi which goes deep into the practicalities of moving countries. We talk about how to know if it's the right move for you, how to set yourself up with professional and personal contacts, and what the most important things are to focus on.

Our time with Naomi was so inspiring, and we hope that you'll love sharing her journey with us.

EPISODE 38 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Naomi's website - The Lifestyle Edit

Naomi's personal Instagram - @NaomiMdudu

The Lifestyle Edit on Instagram - @TheLifestyleEdit

SHOW LINKS

Naomi's favourite co-working spaces in New York:

We Work

The Wing

Spacious

How Naomi searches for great flight deals:

Sky Scanner

Naomi's advice for short term lets:

VRBO

Naomi's New York recommendations:

Via Carota

The Butcher's Daughter

Bluestone Lane

Bar Bruto

ABC Kitchen

Barawine

Fumo

Sensuous Bean

Buvette

EPISODE 38'S TAKEAWAY TIP

Take baby steps. Try short stay rentals in different neighbourhoods so that you can make an informed decision on where you'd like to settle in a city. Take your time before you commit 100%.

As bloggers and content creators photography plays a huge part in what we do. A well planned out Instagram feed, editorial photos and a consistent aesthetic are just a few of the ways we ensure that our visual game in on point.

In this episode we're opening up about all the tools we use to create the images we share. We're diving deep into the equipment and apps we love for a whole myriad of uses.

With 18+ years of blogging between us, we're also looking back on some of the biggest photography lessons we've learnt, and the mistakes we've made.

Plus we share the photographer Instagram accounts we love to follow!

This episode is perfect for our fellow bloggers, Instagrammers and content creators, and anyone interested in curating a gorgeous Instagram feed of their own.

EPISODE 37 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

Photography kit mentioned:

iPhone 7+

Canon EOS M Compact Camera

Canon 1.8 55mm Camera Lens

Canon 22mm Fixed Camera Lens

Olympus EPL 8 Camera

Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Anna and Lily's Youtube series on starting your own Youtube channel

Editing apps mentioned:

Facetune

VSCO

Snapseed

SKRWT

Spark Post for Instagram Stories

Planoly

Mosaico

Presets mentioned:

Josie of Fashion Mumblr

A Beautiful Mess

Amanda Holstein

Jaci Marie

Jacob

General mentions:

Photoboards

Jamie Starcevich's branding questionnaire

5 OF ELLA'S FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHERS ON INSTAGRAM

Claire Menary

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Step back in time to the early 2000s with us as we take a nose around our teenage years!

We're leaping back in time and talking all about the shows, people, cultural influences and more that shaped our teen years.

From The OC, to The Hills, through to Justin Timberlake and our Nokia phones, there are so many hilarious snippets from our teen years we loved reliving in this episode.

Do you recognise any of our obsessions?

We hope that you love taking a trip down memory lane with us!

EPISODE 36 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

The Sarah Jessica Parker GAP Advert

GAP Love Train Commercial

The Chloe SS05 Dress

EPISODE 36'S TAKEAWAY TIP

Take a trip down memory lane with your scrap books or other memorabilia from your teenage years.

Anxiety can manifest itself in many different forms, and we've both suffered with it at different points in our lives.

In this episode we're opening up about our experiences with anxiety - the points in our lives when it's affected us, the symptoms we experience and how we've learnt to recognise our anxiety and overcome it.

We're over the moon to welcome Chloe Brotheridge to the show in this episode! Chloe is a coach, hypnotherapist and author of The Anxiety Solution. Chloe's advise in this episode is SO helpful.

If you've ever experienced anxiety, think that you may be going through it currently, or are interested in an open discussion about the pressures of life and your mental health, this episode is for you!

EPISODE 35 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Chloe's website - Calmer You

Chloe's Instagram - @ChloeBrotheridge

Chloe's book - The Anxiety Solution: A Quieter Mind, A Calmer You

SHOW LINKS

Let's Discuss Podcast episode 26. Amanda Holstein, Founder Of Advice From A 20 Something, On Depression & Mental Health In Your Twenties

Goal Digger Podcast episode 40. Katie O. Selvidge on Understanding Your Why

The anxiety GIF Ella referenced

The Counselling Directory

The Hypnotherapy Directory

EPISODE 35'S TAKEAWAY TIP

If you're feeling anxious, or not well in yourself, tell someone about it. And if needed, reach out to a medical professional.

Reading is a big part of both of our lives, and in this episode we're excited to geek out with you on all things books!

We're opening up about our favourite authors, favourite books and our top tips for incorporating more reading into a busy schedule.

Reading has helped us to learn so much about ourselves, life in general and our businesses, and we can't wait to share our experiences with you!

EPISODE 34 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

A special thanks to our amazing editor Rosie Lord

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok

Episode 24 of Let's Discuss, in conversation with occupational therapist Rosie Curtis

Monica's blog post on joining a book club.

Reese Witherspoon's Book Club

Erica Davies' Book Club

Coco's Tea Party's Book Club

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld

Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

ELLA'S FAVOURITE WRITERS AND BOOKS + ELLA'S MENTIONS

Curtis Sittenfeld

David Sedaris

David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries audio on YouTube

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Hooray! We're so excited to welcome you to a brand new season of Let's Discuss!

To kick Season 5 off we are discussing all things wedding-related.

Between now and last season Monica and her boyfriend Oli got engaged, there was a big royal wedding (congratulations Megan and Harry!) and as twenty-somethings, many of our friends are thinking about taking that next step.

We couldn't think of a more fun and love-filled way to start Season 5.

Whether you're in a relationship, are celebrating your friends, or just love a good stalk of a wedding hashtag, we hope you'll love virtually chatting all things weddings with us.

EPISODE 33 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

SHOW LINKS

A special thanks to our amazing editor Rosie Lord

Monica's engagement announcement on Instagram

The Wedding Planner movie trailer featuring Jennifer Lopez

Megan Markle's daytime wedding dress

Megan Markle's evening wedding dress

Carrie Bradshaw trying on wedding dresses

Lily Pebbles' Brides Magazine shoot

Blair Waldorf's Elie Saab wedding dress

Kate Middleton's wedding dress

Gwen Stefani's wedding dress

Monica from Friends' wedding dress

Lydia Elise Millen's stunning Kate Halfpenny wedding dress

Welsh Lovespoon

EPISODE 33'S TAKEAWAY TIP

Re-wear your favourite wedding guest outfit for multiple occasions. Just switch up your accessories!

AKA "Channel your inner Astrid" from Crazy Rich Asians

We're so excited to share our first ever LIVE show recording with you, in partnership* with our great friends over at Sainsbury's Home and Argos Home.

On a balmy summer's evening in central London, we hosted a room of Let's Discuss listeners, live from the Sainsbury's Home and Argos Home AW18 Press Day, for a discussion all about decorating on a 20-something budget.

We also had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Tanner, design manager for Sainsbury's Home and Argos Home, to get the scoop on how the brands' stunning home collections come together. We also quizzed Andrew on his own top tips for decorating your space . . . we could have spoken to him for hours!

This is such a fun episode, and the best way we can think of to pre-celebrate Season 5 of Let's Discuss! (Coming up very soon!)

If you're moving into a new place, want to refresh your current home, or need to know how to put your stamp on a shared rental, this episode is for you!

EPISODE 32 SHOW NOTES

Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Sainsbury's Home

Argos Home

Sainsbury's Home's Instagram account - @SainsburysHome

Argos's Instagram account - @ArgosHome

SHOW LINKS

Emily Henderson's website and blog

Emily Henderson's book - Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves

A peak at Monica's new home:

Creating A Bedroom We Love

How To Re-Focus Your Relationship Away From Domestic Chores

A peak at Ella's new home:

My Apartment Home Tour, Part 1: The Bedroom

My Apartment Home Tour, Part 2: Living Room, Home Office and Kitchen

A special thanks to our editor Rosie Lord

*This episode was created in partnership with Sainsbury's Home and Argos Home. If you have a question about the way we partner with our advertisers and sponsors, please drop us a line.