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Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 18 - From Super Bowls to Survival & Finding Your New Normal with Laura BehnkeIn this deeply honest episode of Banter: Real Talk, Real Life, Anu sits down with Laura Behnke - a US based former sports anchor, mum, wife, cancer survivor and all round incredible human.Laura shares her journey from covering Super Bowls, NBA Finals, and the American Women’s World Cup celebratory parade in New York City, to navigating the disadvantages of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about finding love at 35, expecting her happily ever after… then facing grief, an IVF journey and ultimately stage three...
2026-02-091h 23Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 17 - Abu Dhabi, Adult Friendships & When Life CollidesFebruary is here and in this episode of Banter: Real Talk, Real Life, Anu reflects on letting go of January pressure and discovering that progress doesn’t always come from pushing harder.A family trip to Abu Dhabi brings rest, beautiful food and time with close friends but real life arrives too. Just after landing, Anu receives news that her son has been taken to hospital. From the shock of being far away, to a long day waiting for updates, to the relief when he’s able to go home, this episode gently explores how...
2026-02-0327 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 16 - Real Life, Real Habits & Small WinsLife feels noisy right now - advice everywhere, habits to fix, routines to perfect. In this episode of Banter: Real Talk, Real Life, Anu slows things down and shares what she’s actually taking from it all: small changes, honest updates and letting go of pressure.She checks in on life lately, shares a realistic update on decluttering (momentum over motivation, progress over perfection), reflects on how the body holds stress after a visit to the osteopath and gives a candid, non-polished update on quitting smoking.As always, there ar...
2026-01-2633 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep.15 - Life Admin We Avoid, Wills That Matter & Comfort Food That DeliversIn this episode of Banter: Real Talk, Real Life, Anu turns her attention to the kind of life admin most of us avoid and explains why putting it off can create far more stress than dealing with it calmly and early.A Gentle January ResetJanuary begins slowly, with Anu embracing short bursts of decluttering to create space and clarity. From clearing out clothes and letting go of chipped plates to finally paying off a lingering credit card, this isn’t about a full reset, just easing pressure and do...
2026-01-1942 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 14 - The Non-Ski Ski Trip, January Overwhelm & Finding Calm AgainRecorded on a cold, bleak January morning, this week’s episode of Banter: Real Talk, Real Life is all about slowing down, resetting after Christmas chaos and easing gently into the new year.The Non-Ski Ski TripAnu shares highlights from a 4 night family break in Mayrhofen, Austria as a calm reset before returning to work. After a skiing accident a few years ago, she made the decision to stop skiing and fully embrace a slower pace. With teens sleeping in, her husband and daughter on the slopes, and amazing food at th...
2026-01-1232 minBanter: Real Talk. Real Life.Ep. 13 - Christmas Chaos, Kind Boundaries & Gentle January GoalsChristmas didn’t quite go to plan, New Year’s Eve surprised her (in the best way) and now Anu is easing gently into January with fresh goals, softer boundaries and a big reminder to do less not more. Welcome back to Season 2 of Banter 🎧🎄 Christmas Reflections: When the Magic ShiftsAnu gets real about Christmas being a bit of a sh*t show. From juggling different cultural traditions (European Christmas Eve + Christmas Day), extended family staying over and teens and pre teens who no longer fuss over Santa - she reflects on the pressur...
2026-01-0525 minBanter: 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