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Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 12 - Saying Yes, Letting Go & Christmas in LondonEnd of Season OneRecorded on her actual birthday, Anu wraps up Season One of Banter with honesty, reflection and festive warmth and is joined by her sister Nidhi, who is visiting from Los Angeles, for a powerful end-of-year conversation about burnout, recovery and starting again.From saying yes more than ever before, to navigating money worries, family and slowing down at Christmas, this episode is a thoughtful, feel good close to the year.Welcome back to Banter — real talk, real life and just en...
2025-12-221h 08Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 11 - Mulled Cider, December Pressure & the Sandwich GenerationFrom easing up on Christmas pressure to mulled cider swaps, caring for ageing parents and a surprise banter confession from a very unexpected guest. Anu reflects on december life with honesty, humour and a lot of perspective.Welcome back to Banter: Real talk, Real life and just enough chaos to keep it interesting!🧘♀️ A Calmer Run Up to ChristmasAnu talks about the sudden shock of it being December (again) and her determination to keep things as stress free as possible this year. From leaving decorations and shopping until the last minu...
2025-12-1534 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.10 - December Musings, Comedy Nights & a Cozy Winter Recipe🎄 Early December ReflectionsThe annual shock that it’s somehow already December. This year, Anu treats herself to a beauty advent calendar, reflects on the joy (and mild chaos) of having a birthday right before Christmas, and navigates that December tension.Christmas QuestionsAre you hosting or happily not hosting?Do Christmas cards still exist?Is everyone already booked up… or already exhausted?A little festive pondering and planning reality.📺 Banter TV Picks• Blue Lights - a gritty, gripping Belfast drama.Nobody Wants This - warm, funny, easy...
2025-12-1327 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.10 - December Musings, Comedy Nights & a Cozy Winter RecipeThe annual shock that it’s somehow already December! This year, Anu treats herself to a beauty advent calendar, reflects on the joy (and mild chaos) of having a birthday right before Christmas and navigates that December tension:no plans feels flat… too many plans feels overwhelming. A calmer setup this year - one empty weekend, one birthday weekend and letting everything unfold a little more naturally.💌 Christmas QuestionsAre you hosting or happily not hosting?Do Christmas cards still exist?Is everyone already booked up… or already exhausted?A littl...
2025-12-0828 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 9 - Midlife, Money & Starting Again with Lise ThorneAnu’s first ever guest has arrived and what a woman to begin with!This week, she sits down with Lise Thorne, a midlife money mentor helping women rebuild confidence, reclaim their power and finally feel in control of their finances and their future.Honest, warm, funny and deeply relatable - this conversation is everything Banter is meant to be.💬 Midlife, Money & A Total ResetLise opens up about navigating midlife change, stepping into independence and the very real emoti...
2025-12-011h 09Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.8 - Big Speeches, Somerset Serenity & Christmas IncomingThis week, Anu talks big nerves, big speeches, spontaneous escapes, early Christmas feelings, book and TV recommendations and a beautifully comforting French dish.Real life, real challenges, real growth - and all the Banter in between. ✨🎤 The Speech, The Nerves & Saying YES to ChallengesThe Type 1 Diabetes fundraising ball finally arrived and this year Anu stepped on stage to speak.After days of nerves, the moment came… and the speech went brilliantly.Calm, grounded, joyful and a staggering £150,000 raised for charity.Proof that saying YES to c...
2025-11-2426 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.7 - Solo Shows, Flaky Commitments & The Dress DilemmaThis week, Anu dives into solo adventures, flaky commitments, goes on the hunt for the perfect ball dress and a hilarious age mix up confession. Plus a gripping book pick, a binge-worthy TV thriller, a favourite Chelsea noodle bar and an easy rotisserie chicken and stacked sweet potato recipe, perfect for cozy November Sundays. Real talk, real life - and all the Banter in between. 🎭 Solo Outing to a Show: The Rest Is Politics LiveAnu heads to the Hammersmith Apollo alone to see The Rest Is Politics live and unexpectedly loves ever...
2025-11-1728 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.6 - November Blues, Type 1 Strength and Self Care ComfortsDo you ever wake up and just feel… beige? Welcome to November - that weird, in between time before the Christmas rush begins. This week, Anu talks about those November blues, finding small joys and why getting “drunk on nature” might just be the best therapy 🌲💙 Real Life, Real Talk – Life with Type 1 DiabetesAnu opens up about her son’s Type 1 Diabetes and how it’s brought both challenges and unexpected gifts; from resilience to community. With the Breakthrough T1D Ball coming up (where she’s giving a speech!), she shares the nerves, t...
2025-11-1027 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.5 - Half term, Heidelberg and HabitsFrom Banksy exhibitions to budgeting and our very first Banter Confession, Anu’s back with a full mix of real life and reflection.Half-Term HighlightsHalf-term fun with her daughter: a trip to the Banksy: Limitless exhibition and dinner at Temper (a true “meat central” experience). Then off to Heidelberg to visit her eldest son; sunshine, chats about budgeting and that bittersweet joy of seeing your kids find their way.Money Matters at 50Anu opens up about financial confidence - wishing she’d learned to invest earlier, inspired by Lise Thorne and Adrianne D’Souza. From d...
2025-11-0327 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 4 - Relationships You Can’t Choose (and Other Real Life Realities)From family drama you can’t choose to birthday chaos, half term plans and a brand new “Banter Confessions” segment. Anu gets real about life’s messy bits, one laugh (and sigh) at a time.Welcome back to Banter - real talk, real life and just enough chaos to keep it interesting.💬 Relationships You Can’t ChooseAnu dives into those tricky relationships we don’t get to pick: siblings, in-laws and all the emotional baggage that comes with them. From passive aggression to guilt and boundaries, she opens up about learning to pr...
2025-10-2734 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 3 - Mounjaro, Baby!Anu gets real about her Mounjaro journey - from miracle weight loss to mystery side effects. Plus a mammogram mishap, a Vinted victory and aVictoria Beckham moment that'll make you laugh.💉 Mounjaro and Anu's Weight JourneyAnu opens up about her Mounjaro experience; the highs, lows and what happens when the magic fades. Honest, funny and full of real talk about health, hormones and self-acceptance.🩺 The Mammogram MomentA mammogram story that’ll make you laugh (and remind you to always pack your AKT deodorant). 🧥 Vinted Find of the WeekFrom Erica Davies’s I...
2025-10-2032 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 2 - Mums, Teens and Everything In BetweenThis week, Anu is back with more Banter: Real Talk. Real Life. reflecting on motherhood, milestones and the beautiful chaos of everyday life.Here’s what’s inside:👩👧👦 Life and Reflections → Anu shares an update on her eldest son (spoiler: Germany calls!), her daughter settling into secondary school and a big family moment - her mum’s 75th birthday.From family dinners to small moments of gratitude, she opens up about navigating midlife, parenting teens and finding balance in the in-between.📚 Book Corner → Anu pays tribute to Jilly Cooper and her classic "Rivals"....
2025-10-1346 min
Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 1 - Back to School, Summer Reflections and the First BanterThe Banter officially begins! In this first episode, Anu - lawyer, mum and unapologetic pop culture lover introduces Banter: Real Talk. Real Life. with a mix of honest reflections and weekly recommendations.Here’s what’s inside:👩👧👦 Life & Reflections → Back to school, back to reality and a summer split between Austria and Portugal. Anu shares the hilarious twist of booking a holiday in Albufeira with her 16 year old son and his friend, only to discover their accommodation was right on the party strip! Shocking at first but fun in the en...
2025-10-0732 min