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Simple Pleasures episodes

  • the simple pleasures of autumn
    This episode celebrates everything autumn: from pulling out your favourite cosy jumper from storage to huddling inside a pub with your friends. As a summer woman I can sometimes struggle with the change of season so join me as I try to find easy snippets of everyday joy I can bring into my life as autumn approaches. Perfect if you're feeling a little unsure about the second half of the year. If you'd like more simple pleasures in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram and tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or get in touch via email ([email protected]). And don't forget to share it with your loved ones if you enjoy!

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    18 min
  • simple pleasures of getting older
    This episode is all about the simple pleasures of getting older - from feeling more comfortable in your mind and body to having a space to call your own. Towards the end, I invite you to reflect on the episode and take it into your day to day, thinking about what you have as an adult that your 16 year old self would be happy to see! If you want more everyday joy in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) and thank you so much for listening!

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    16 min
  • let's talk about loneliness
    This episode we're talking all things loneliness - because we don't talk about it enough. I share what I've learnt about loneliness, and how I've cared for it with simple pleasures...and how you can too! Give it a listen and let me know what you think. For more everyday joy follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or drop me a line at [email protected].

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    19 min
  • simple pleasures of reading
    This episode is all about the simple pleasures of reading - from finding a copy of a book on sale that you've wanted to read for ages to staying up late into the night when you simply can't put a book down. As ever I invite you to reflect at the end of the episode on something you love, and encourage you to spend some time writing down all the simple pleasures that go with it. If you want more everyday joy in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) - promise it's fun! Thanks for listening.

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    16 min
  • let's talk about grief
    This episode is all about grief and how, through my experience of estrangement, I understand it as a sister to my joy. A heads up that this episode talks explicitly about grief and depression so if this isn't for you right now then feel free to skip it. If not, I'd love for you to join me on this journey and make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.

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    14 min
  • q&a: get to know me
    Welcome back to season two! On this episode I answer your questions about simple pleasures so you can get to know me better. So if you're curious about how this works on bad days, how it came about, or even why this all matters - listen to the episode and remember to follow simple pleasures on Instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.

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    24 min
  • simple pleasures of being estranged
    Welcome to the last episode of season one...and we're ending with an episode I've been looking forward to sharing since the beginning. This episode flips the switch on the narrative around estrangement and offers an alternative, more joyful approach to what it can mean. I share how alongside the loss and grief, I've also experienced many unexpected joys too. As ever there's space to reflect and this episode it's about how you'd rewrite your day to day if you got the chance. Be part of the simple pleasures community and follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures for more everyday joy or say hi over at [email protected]. Until next season!

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    14 min
  • simple pleasures of being a beginner
    Welcome back to this bonus episode all about the joys of being a beginner. In this episode I talk about times I've been a beginner as an adult, how you can find joy alongside your fear or nerves and offer you a chance to stop and reflect on your own experiences of starting something new. Come and join the simple pleasures community, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures or say hi over at [email protected].

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    11 min
  • simple pleasures of parks
    This episode is about one of my favourite simple pleasures...parks! I talk about moving cities and the community I've found within my local green space, the history hidden in your local park and how it's the perfect places to notice the changing seasons. I'd love to hear from you, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures for more everyday joy or say hi over at [email protected].

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    13 min
  • 32 things
    On this bonus episode I talk about my journey to get to 32 and what I've learnt along the way. As always I invite you to use this episode as a quick moment of contemplation and to jot down your own personal reflections about where you are too. Be part of the community, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures or say hi over at [email protected].

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    10 min

About Simple Pleasures

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Simple pleasures is a weekly podcast about finding the joy in the everyday, and celebrating the moments that make you feel good, however small they are.


When I was 25, I became estranged…