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Health Home HustleLet's Discuss Reunion Episode: Let's Catch up with Ella Gregory!This week’s episode is one which I know so many of you have been excited to tune into . . . that’s right, it’s time for the Let’s Discuss reunion episode! For those of you that didn’t previously tune into Let’s Discuss Podcast, Let’s Discuss is a show I co-hosted alongside my great friend Ella for a number of years. Let’s Discuss Podcast is all about navigating life as millennial women, and in it we discuss life, love, work and wellbeing. You can still listen in if you fancy it. In November 2020 Ella and I decid...2022-07-051h 08
Let's Discuss PodcastSeason 10 Listener Q&AAs per tradition for our last episode of the season we are answering your listener questions! Tune in to hear our thoughts on shifting our daily routines for Autumn/Winter, our goals for our 30s and the best purchases we have made in 2020. Thank you so much for supporting another season of Let’s Discuss podcast, we have loved sharing with you! Sending love your way for a positive end to 2020 and a bright start to 2021! EPISODE 80 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty Mon...2020-11-1747 minLet's Discuss PodcastHow to Navigate Career Pivots + Advice on Progressing Your Career in 2020 and BeyondHow are you feeling about your work world right now? 2020 has been a year for the history books for a number of reasons, and has presented us all with a whole myriad of challenges. In amongst those is navigating new work-life waters. Did you make a career pivot this year? Is your employer instigating a hiring freeze? Have you experienced an ‘aha!’ moment? In today’s episode we are sharing our own career journeys and lifting the lid on our same-but-different career paths with blogging. Ella shares why she’s pivoted away from blogging and into a new career altogeth...2020-11-101h 02
Let's Discuss PodcastFun Ways to Connect Whilst Distancing; with Friends, Partners and ColleaguesHow are you connecting with the people in your life right now? As we enter another lockdown here in the UK, staying in touch and maintaining connections are at the forefront of our minds right now. In this episode we share our ideas and tips for connecting with friends, partners and colleagues. Plus we give some fun conversation starters a go! We hope that you will enjoy this episode! If you have ideas on how to connect with the people in your life, whilst maintaining social distancing, we would love to hear from you. You...2020-11-0353 min
Let's Discuss PodcastLittle Ways to Find Joy in Autumn/Winter and Healthy Habits We Are Adopting for the Cooler MonthsAs we settle into autumn and look ahead to winter, we’ve been turning our attention to everyday joys, and learning to incorporate more healthy habits into our routines. In this episode we are sharing our action plans for autumn/winter 2020, as well as a whole host of GOOD things we are looking forward to over the cooler months. We would love to hear how you’re welcoming the cosy seasons too! Let us know on Instagram over on @LetsDiscussPodcast. EPISODE 77 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's...2020-10-271h 02
Let's Discuss PodcastSelling Sunset, Sweet Magnolias and Tiger King: Our Thoughts on Shows We Have Binge-Watched in 2020What have you been up to for the majority of 2020? If your answer largely involves binge-watching TV shows then welcome to our club! In today’s episode we are diving deep into our TV obsessions of 2020. From the juiciest reality TV, through to the most bonkers cult series, we are sharing the shows that have soothed us and entertained us thus far this year. We would love to know your faves too! Drop us a line over on Instagram, and feel free to weigh in with your opinions. EPISODE 76 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - ...2020-10-201h 11Let's Discuss PodcastWhat We Have Been Doing to Stay Sane (Most of the Time) This YearWelcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss podcast! We are so happy to be entering double digits here with you, kick starting Season 10. Today’s episode is a ‘COVID-19 catch-up’. Things have changed dramatically in the world since Season 9 of the show, when we were on the cusp of our first lockdown here in the UK. Since then, the term “corona-coaster” has been banded about with good reason. It has been a year of many ups and downs, and today we’re sharing what’s kept us going during this ‘unprecedented’ time. We hop...2020-10-1358 min
Let's Discuss PodcastLockdown Q&A SpecialIt’s time to wrap Season 9! As per tradition our last episode of the season is a listener Q&A! This episode is jam-packed with answers to your most-pressing questions on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. We hope that you’ll enjoy hearing our take on lockdown, career pivots, life dilemmas and more . . . you really came through with the questions! Stay in touch with us until next season over on Instagram, thank you so much for joining us for another season of the show. SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @Coco...2020-05-261h 26
Let's Discuss PodcastHow to Handle a Bad DayIt’s inevitable — we all experience bad days. In this episode of Let’s Discuss we divvy up the severity our bad days into levels 1, 2 and 3. We share our tips and tricks for turning a bad day around, as well as advice we take head of when a day just feels like a right off. We hope that these tips help you if you are currently experiencing a bad day, and that they help to armour you for when your next one crops up. If you have your own tips for turning around a day...2020-05-1935 min
Let's Discuss PodcastOur Tips for Working From HomeWorking from home has been the norm for both of us for many years, but given the current state of the world it’s a working setup that many people are new to. We happened to record this episode just before lockdown was enforced in the UK, and now the timing for it could not feel more poignant. Whether you’re well into your WFH groove or it is completely new to you, we hope that this episode will be helpful. We have gathered all of our best advice for working efficiently from home, including tips...2020-05-1247 min
Let's Discuss PodcastAn Interview With Artist Nina BrookeWe’re over the moon to welcome artist Nina Brooke to the show today! Nina is an artist whose work we’ve admired for a long time — indeed Ella owns one of her beautiful beach prints — and we were thrilled when Nina agreed to come onto the show to discuss her career journey, advice for fellow artists, as well as tips for exploring her home area of Cornwall. Nina’s outlook on life and work is so calming, we hope that you’ll love getting to know Nina as much as we did. SHOW LINKS @LetsDis...2020-05-0539 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp.70: People PleasingWhen someone brings up the topic of people pleasing, do you immediately think “yep, that describes me!”? To an extent we all ‘people please’ from time to time, be it saying “yes” to something which benefits someone else, and not us, or consistently agreeing to a commitment which really isn’t in our best interest. People pleasing isn’t synonymous with doing something wrong, but when your needs are knocked to the bottom of the pile time and time again, your tendency to say “yes” all the time may need to be revisited. In today’s episode of Let’s Disc...2020-04-2837 min
Let's Discuss PodcastHow to Keep a Clean and Tidy House, With Monica's Mama ElianaWe are so excited to welcome Monica’s Mama Eliana to the show today, to talk all things cleaning and household upkeep. Anyone who knows Eliana knows that amongst her many talents, she is somewhat of a superhero when it comes to keeping a house tidy, clean and organised. For fourteen years Eliana owned and ran a guesthouse in Southampton, and (as Monica knows first-hand) it was somewhat of a military operation cleanliness-wise. Over the years Eliana has come to be the go-to authority for her immediate circle (and her circle’s circle!) for a...2020-04-2144 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 68: Talking Mercury Retrograde and Saturn's Return With Astrologer Francesca OddieAstrology has been a keen interest of Ella’s forever, and via Ella (and other eager friends) Monica has upgraded her interest in astrology from Girl Talk horoscopes (remember those?!), to a more in-depth analysis too. We are so happy to welcome renowned astrologer Francesca Oddie to the show today! Francesca chats to us about what your birth chart can reveal about your innate nature, why learning about your partner’s chart can be helpful when it comes to compatibility, and just what Mercury retrograde and Saturn’s return really mean. If you’ve ever be...2020-04-1434 min
Let's Discuss Podcast30 Lessons We Learnt Before Turning 30Welcome back to Let’s Discuss Podcast! We're so happy to be back here with you for Season 9 of the show. As of today (Ella’s 30th Birthday!), we’ve both officially joined the 30s club. Meaning that our old tagline “navigating life as 20-somethings” has had a facelift. (Along with our new logo - did you notice?!) We’re now simply “navigating life”! Entering a new age decade has made us both reflect on the life lessons we’ve learnt up until now. So much so, that we thought it would be fun to put...2020-04-0740 min
Let's Discuss PodcastBonus Ep: Checking In During This Unsettling TimeWelcome to a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss! Whilst we were preparing for the launch of Season 9 on April 7th this year, the shape-shifting times that we’re living in as we navigate COVID-19, prompted us to record this bonus episode for you. Right now things are changing by the moment, and there is a huge array of emotions being felt. Amongst them: uncertainty, fear, hope, gratitude and a general sense of limbo. Whilst we navigate these unchartered waters personally, we wanted to check in with you. To see how you’re doing...2020-03-2454 minLet's Discuss PodcastEp. 66: Our Highs & Lows Of 2019 + What We Are Looking Forward To Next YearWelcome to the last episode of Let’s Discuss Season 8! Not to mention the last episode of 2019 and this decade! We are so grateful to you for tuning in this season, and we hope that you’ll love reliving our highs and lows of the past 365 days with us. Here’s our big round-up of 2019! Wishing you a wonderful festive season ahead, we’ll see you next time in 2020! EPISODE 66 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party ...2019-12-1056 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 65: Our Thoughts On Being An Extrovert And An Introvert & How To Recharge Over The Festive SeasonDo you know if you are an extrovert or an introvert? As a mixed pairing (can you guess who’s who?!) we talk often about how we recharge our batteries. With the festive season upon us there’s more opportunity than ever for pressure on your energy resources, especially (perhaps?!) if you’re an introvert. In today’s episode we’re discussing our individual traits, the benefits and challenges we experience, and how we’ll be approaching the festive season to make sure we keep our fuel tanks topped up. 2019-12-0349 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 64: Ella’s Favourites Books of 2019 - Bonus Ep!Welcome to our very special bonus episode ALL about books! As regular listeners will know, Ella is our resident literary expert, flying through books at a crazy rate. 68 and counting this year! Whenever Monica needs a book recommendation, Ella is her first port of call and today we decided to open up Ella’s extensive book advice to you. If you are on the lookout for your next great read, or you need gift inspiration for the festive season and beyond, this episode is for...2019-11-2837 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 63: A Dating Special With ‘Ask A Straight Guy’: Your Questions Answered!Our resident dating expert 'Ask A Straight Guy' is back! In this week’s episode we put your dating questions to 'Ask A Straight Guy' (aka Monica’s husband Oli) and discuss a myriad of questions including: why guys take so long to text back, if it’s harder for intelligent women to find a boyfriend and how to avoid settling. As always this was a SUPER fun episode to record, and we hope you’ll love listening along! If you have a dating question...2019-11-2647 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 62: Jealousy and Life Milestones - What to do When The Green-Eyed Monster HitsThere are so many milestones throughout our twenties, which we are conditioned to think that we ‘need’ to hit. Degrees, moving out of home, partners, engagement, marriage, babies, promotions . . . it’s a LOT! It’s normal to feel pangs of jealousy as your friends, or people you know (or even people you don’t know!) achieve certain things. Whatever the circumstances, jealousy is not a nice feeling, and today we are exploring how we can navigate feelings of envy. And how can we reframe our jealousy in a more positive way? ...2019-11-1947 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 61: "You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich" - An Interview With Emilie Bellet, Author and Founder & CEO of VestpodWe all want to feel more confident discussing finances and addressing our own individual financial needs. It can feel overwhelming to consider your pension, investments, mortgages . . . it’s a LOT. Fortunately for us we recently sat down with the incredible Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod and author of the brilliantly-titled “You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich” to discuss all of the above and more. Emilie makes talking about money feel natural, and unpicks the terminology that can oftentimes feel totally alien to us. Taking charge of your financial life is impo...2019-11-1248 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 60: The Lowdown on Monica's Menorca Wedding - Bonus Ep!Surprise! We’re popping up with a special bonus episode this week to share ALL the details of Monica’s recent wedding to Oli in Menorca. We’ve received so many questions from listeners about Monica’s big day, and we thought it would be fun to piece them together and answer some for you! So, here’s the lowdown on Monica and Oli’s September wedding in Menorca. From the dress, to the venue, details and do’s and don’ts . . . it’s all included! Here’s your exclusive invitation (albeit vicariously...2019-11-0729 minLet's Discuss PodcastEp. 59: Keeping Up With Creativity - How To Incorporate Hobbies Into A Busy Life with Elizabeth Scarlett founder Elizabeth PetridesToday we have a very special guest on the show: Elizabeth Scarlett founder, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Petrides. We sat down with Lizzie to discuss how to keep up with creativity when you live a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s painting, yoga or something altogether different, we’d all like to be able to find time to pursue a hobby we enjoy. We quizzed Lizzie (one of the busiest people we know) on how she allocates time for creativity, both for her work as a designer and on a personal level too...2019-11-0559 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 58: Career Crisis - What To Do When You Don't Feel Like You're On The Right PathDo you feel like you’re on the wrong career path? Or like you’re at a pivot point and don’t know which direction to take? We’re diving into our experience with “career crisis”, and how we’ve both been addressing it. EPISODE 58 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 Ou...2019-10-2958 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEp. 57: Catch-up With Us! A Candid Conversation To Kick Start Season 8Welcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss podcast! After our summer hiatus many things have happened for us both, and in this episode we’re having a proper ‘grab-a-coffee’ catch-up on everything. Here’s a run down of our highs and our lows since we were last in your earbuds, as well as what we’re looking forward to this season. We are so happy to be back here with you! Here’s to another great season ahead! EPISODE 57 SHOW NOTES Ella's bl...2019-10-2257 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 56. Our Nerdiest Obsessions, Girl Crushes, Binge-able TV Shows and SO Much More In Our Season 7 Q&AAnd that’s a wrap for Season 7! It’s been SO fun sharing another season of the show with you, and we hope you’ve enjoyed listening as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together. As per tradition our end-of-season show is a Q&A, but this time it’s with a twist! Instead of opening up the floor to questions, we decided to quiz one another about our current ‘obsessions’. Listen in on our conversation to find out which shows we’re currently lovin...2019-05-2157 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 55. Callie Thorpe, Blogger, Model and Body-Positivity Activist on 'Wellness My Way'For the penultimate episode of Season 7 we sit down with the wonderful Callie Thorpe, model, body-positivity activist and blogger. We love spending time with Callie - her energy is contagious! We discuss what ‘wellness my way’ means, and why setting and enjoying your own goals is so important. Plus we dive into the subject of diversity within the wellbeing and influencer industry. If you’ve ever felt pressured by ‘wellness ideals’, or struggled to follow your own path, we hope that Callie’s story, energy and adv...2019-05-071h 00Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 54. Ghosting And Other Dating Disasters - How To Handle A Setback And Meet People IRLThe topic of ‘ghosting’ comes up whenever we sit down to discuss dating. In an app-centric dating world, it can feel like the distance between real human interaction and hiding behind a screen is huge, making it easier than ever to ghost. As our resident single lady, Ella has experienced ghosting a number of times, and on every occasion it downright sucks. In this episode we chat about our own dating mishaps, including ghosting, and give our two cents on how to handle a dating disaster. ...2019-04-3046 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 53. Anna Newton, Blogger, YouTuber, Podcaster and (Now!) Author, on Leading ‘An Edited Life’It’s time for our first ever repeat guest—the wonderful Anna Newton! Since we last spoke to Anna in episode 20 of Let’s Discuss, Anna has gone on to pen her first book: An Edited Life: Simple Steps to Streamlining your Life, at Work and at Home. We consider Anna to be our go-to girl for all things organisation, and we couldn't wait to sit down with her to discuss her approach to ‘being the editor of your own life’. From budgeting, to working from home, and creating a capsule w...2019-04-2347 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 52. Libby Page, Author of The Lido, On Writing A Best-Selling Debut Novel, Picking Yourself Up After Rejection and Pursuing A Dream CareerWe are over the moon to welcome best-selling author (and Monica’s dear friend) Libby Page onto the show today! Libby’s first novel The Lido, was described as the “feel-good debut” of 2018, and quickly became a Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller. The Lido has since been sold in more than 24 territories around the world, and a movie adaptation is also in development. The Lido – which is titled Mornings with Rosemary in the US – tells the story of an unlikely friendship between 26-year-old journalist Kate, and 86-year-old Rosemary. Rosemary has been swi...2019-04-1632 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 51. The Decision To Start A Family: Sharing Our Thoughts On Motherhood In the FutureThis week we’re exploring a subject close to our hearts: the question of whether or not we’d like to have children, and how we feel about the wider dialogue around that choice. Plus . . . ! We are over the moon to be joined by our great friend Wendy Gilmour, of Thankfifi blog, for part of the show. Wendy recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Hunter, into her family. Wendy shares her journey into parenthood, and how her choice wasn’t always clear. Every person is different, and your choice surround...2019-04-0950 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 50. Our Thoughts on the Future of Blogging & InstagramTo mark our milestone 50th episode(!), we are taking an in-depth look at the future of blogging. With 21 years of blogging experience between us, we have seen the industry’s landscape change dramatically. Many times over! The blogging world, as it now stands, is SO different to when we first started. As social media platforms, like Instagram, become increasingly more prominent, we’re exploring blogging's relevance in 2019, and what the future of the industry holds. We also share advice for new...2019-04-021h 04
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 49. James Wong, Liz Earle’s In-House Ethnobotanist, On The Power Of Plants In Your LifeThis week we are thrilled to welcome world-famous ethnobotanist James Wong to the show. James is a plant scientist, broadcaster, science writer, author and self-proclaimed indoor jungle creator. Since 2014 James has been the in-house ethnobotanist for one of our favourite skincare brands Liz Earle, and to say that we were excited to sit down with James at Liz Earle’s HQ would be a huge understatement. During the course of our conversation we quizzed James on a whole array of subjects, from what ethnobotany enta...2019-03-2648 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 48. Opening Up Our Bathroom Cabinets To Chat ALL Things SkincareSkincare is a subject we could chat about ALL day long! We try so many products through our work (and personal obsessions) that we decided to open up our bathrooms to you and share our skincare shelfies. From the daily routines we go through, to how we tackle our skincare problems, we’re opening up about ALL things skin. If you suffer with pigmentation, hormonal acne, or just love a great beauty chat, we hope today’s episode will resonate with you. 2019-03-1947 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 47. Katherine Ormerod, Author Of 'Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life', On Using Your Apps Consciously & The Future Of Social MediaWelcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss! We are so happy to be here with you. To kick start Season 7 we sat down with writer, speaker, influencer and author Katherine Ormerod to discuss her book Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life. As bloggers ourselves, and avid users of social media, we empathise with the emotional ebbs and flows of using various platforms. During this episode we dive into the impetus behind Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life, and discu...2019-03-1202 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 46. 2018 In Review: Our Highs, Lows And A Comprehensive List Of Favourite Things This YearWhat a year it’s been! We can’t quite believe that we’re wrapping 2018. It’s been an incredible year of sharing on the podcast, and we are so grateful to you for listening, reaching out and letting us know how much you enjoy the show. We do a happy little dance every time we hear from you! In this episode we’re reviewing 2018, our highs, lows and all of our favourite things. It’s so important to take time to reflect, and we hope that you’ll enjoy doing so with us. We...2018-12-0451 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 45. Beatriz Stix-Brunell, First Soloist Of The Royal Ballet, On Dancing In The Nutcracker, Life As A Ballerina And Festive Traditions When You’re WorkingNothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker ballet, and this week we’re over the moon to welcome Beatriz Stix-Brunell, a First Soloist at The Royal Ballet, to the show. Beatriz is dancing in the iconic role of the Sugar Plum Fairy this winter, and we’re diving deep into the magical story of The Nutcracker, and why the ballet is just so enchanting, with her. We also chat to Beatriz about the intense preparation she goes through for her work, as well as what it’s like to celebrat...2018-11-2748 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 44. Cat Meffan On Approaching The Festive Season With A Full Heart & Healthy Attitude, Plus Tips For Getting Into Your Exercise GrooveWe are so excited to welcome wellness guru Cat Meffan to the show! Cat is a yoga teacher, wellness retreat host, Youtuber, blogger and all round sunshine-emitting lady. We met Cat a year ago, via our dear friend Kristina Karlsson, and since our first dinner together we’ve been hooked on Cat’s work. During our interview with Cat we discussed a whole myriad of wellbeing-related topics, including: comparison on the internet, finding your groove with exercise and how to approach the festive season with a healthy mindset. With Christ...2018-11-2053 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 43. Laura Jane Williams On Making Your 'Yes' Count, Letting Go Of Self-Imposed Guilt And Pursuing Your Own PathWelcome to Season 6 of Let’s Discuss podcast! How quickly have two years of podcasting gone?! Thank you so much for listening, supporting the show and for all of your amazing DMs/emails and comments; we are always so (so so!) happy to receive them! This season we’ve invited a whole roster of incredible guests onto the show. We hope they’ll inspire you as much as they have inspired us, especially as we head into the festive season and think about 2019. To kick off Season 6, we chatted with the...2018-11-1355 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 42. Taking Criticism, Milestone Pressures, Autumn Loves And SO Much More In Season 5's Q&AWow! We can’t quite believe that we’ve come to the end of another season of Let’s Discuss! Thank you so much for joining us for Season 5. If it’s possible to choose a favourite season, this has to be ours so far. As per tradition, the last episode of this season is a listener Q&A. And you guys delivered! We have a whole host of juicy questions to answer from you. From career quandaries and love dilemmas all the way through to soul-searching discussions. This was a supe...2018-10-021h 02Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 41. Holistic Health Coach Tori Boughey On Finding Balance, Chakras, Crystals & How To Listen To Your Body's SignalsWhen 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 wor...2018-09-2545 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 40. Working As A Friendship Duo - A Look At Our Partnership As Co-Hosts & BFFsA 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? 2018-09-1845 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 39. Eco-Friendly Habits And ChoicesA 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. 2018-09-1132 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 38. Naomi Mdudu, Founder Of The Lifestyle Edit, On Leaving London To Live In New York & Her Advice On Making A Big MoveNaomi 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 r...2018-09-0450 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 37. Photography Tips: Creating A Consistent Aesthetic, Our Favourite Editing Apps & Much MoreAs 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...2018-08-2851 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 36. A Look Back At Our Teenage Years - The Shows, Albums & Fashions We Loved + Other Teen FascinationsStep 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 hop...2018-08-2045 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 35. Our Journeys With Anxiety + Expert Insight From Chloe Brotheridge, Author Of The Anxiety SolutionAnxiety 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 hel...2018-08-1445 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 34. How Reading Has Impacted Our Lives + Our Top Book RecommendationsReading 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...2018-08-0748 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 33. Weddings - Monica's Engagement, Our Favourite Famous Wedding Dresses & Advice For Being A BridesmaidHooray! 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 rela...2018-07-3137 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 32. Decorating On A 20-Something Budget - Our First Ever LIVE Recording With Sainsbury's Home & Argos HomeWe’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...2018-07-1748 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 31. Relationship Lessons From Our 20s + A Q&A With Ask A Straight GuyFor our last episode of Season 4 (how quickly did that come round?!) we’re opening up about the top relationship lessons we’ve learnt in our twenties so far. Whatever your relationship status, your twenties are a hugely formative time for dating, and as we now approach our thirties, we’ve had our fair share of romantic ups and downs. From being in a relationship for almost 10 years (Monica) through to dating in your 20s (Ella), in this episode we’re delving into our biggest takeaways. PLUS...2018-05-0151 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 30. Moving House - Lessons Learnt From Our Simultaneous MovesIf you follow us on Instagram it’ll be impossible not to have noticed that we’ve both recently moved house. (We only talk about it non stop! Ha!) Moving into our new homes has been a huge milestone in our twenties, and we have learnt SO much about the ups and downs of the moving process. From the practicalities of packing up your possessions and carting them across to your new place, through to those first few weeks in your new home, we feel like we’ve had...2018-04-2445 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 29. Sex and the City - Friendships, Fashion & Love Lessons From One Of Our All Time Favourite ShowsWe’re reliving one of our all-time favourite shows - Sex and the City - and discussing the characters, romances, fashion and more. We’re also discussing how we now look back on the show as twenty-somethings, and if our perception of the characters has changed. To round things off we chat about the shows we feel best represent modern friendships and relationships now, and the modern muses we look up to in TV. This is a SUPER fun episode, and we can’t wait to...2018-04-1745 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 28. Hormonal Health, Periods & ContraceptivesAs women our hormones are a huge part of our day to day life and in this episode we share our personal experiences of contraceptives, hormonal cycles, periods and how we approach it all. This episode is perfect for all women looking to take control of their own hormonal health, and to have an open discussion about contraception and periods. Naturally, we are not medical professionals, and recommend speaking to your doctor or a health specialist about any concerns you have with your own hormonal health. ...2018-04-1048 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 27. Making Friends In Your 20sFriendships are some of the greatest happiness boosters in our lives. Friends support us, share triumphs and challenges, and make navigating life a whole lot more fun. That being said, it’s completely normal to go through spells of loneliness. It’s not a guarantee that you’ll meet your tribe in your teens or twenties. Some of our greatest friendships have been formed later on in our lives, outside of our education or ‘neighbourhood convenience’. In this episode we take a close look at friendships in our 20s, how to go ab...2018-04-0347 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 26. Amanda Holstein, Founder Of Advice From A 20 Something, On Depression & Mental Health In Your TwentiesWe are over the moon to welcome fellow blogger, positivity purveyor and all round babe Amanda Holstein to the show. Amanda’s blog Advice From A 20 Something is one of our favourite internet destinations. Depression, anxiety and mental health troubles are challenges that many people in their twenties suffer with, and we are so glad to be sitting down with Amanda to talk about her personal experience. There is no shame in suffering with your mental health and we hope that today’s episode can h...2018-03-2745 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 25. Content Creation: Where And How To Seek Inspiration + Our Favourite CreatorsThis week's episode is inspired by one of our most frequently asked questions: how do we stay inspired as content creators? With 18 years of blogging experience between us, we are VERY used to seeking inspiration, and turning it into blog posts, photography and a whole myriad of other content streams. In this episode we discuss the weekly content we both create, how we stoke our inspiration fires, and the locations we look to for helping to bolster our creativity. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in bl...2018-03-2035 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 24. Burnout, Exhaustion & How To Get A Good Night's SleepWelcome to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss Show! We are so delighted to be back here with you. Thank you for all of your support for our debut podcasting year in 2017. The response we received was incredible, and we are so excited to continue to build, share and serve our Let’s Discuss community. In our first episode of Season 4, we’re looking closely at Burnout. Burnout is a serious condition of extreme exhaustion, which many of us will suffer with at some point in our lives. ...2018-03-1339 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 23. Our Highs & Lows of 2017 And How We Are Approaching 2018Surprise! We are rounding off 2017 with a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss to celebrate our first year of podcasting. In this episode we share our highs and lows of 2017. We discuss the greatest lessons we have learnt, as well as a whole host of other probing reflections on the past twelve months. With 2018 right around the corner we are sharing our intentions for the new year, and some of our hopes for the future. Stay tuned till the end of the episode when we round off a whole...2017-12-3043 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 22. Madeleine Shaw On Staying Healthy Over The Festive Season, Fitting In Exercise & Her Ultimate Hangover CureFor our fourth and final festive interview this year we are over the moon to welcome author, blogger, Youtuber, entrepreneur and all round wellness guru Madeleine Shaw to the podcast. Madeleine is one of the UK’s best known wellness experts, and her books adorn the shelves of many of our friends' kitchens as well as our own. Madeleine has pioneered building a wellbeing business online, and has a number of hugely successful channels including her Instagram, website and new meditation app. With the festive season upon us we are very grateful to have...2017-11-2852 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 21. Kristina Karlsson On Positive Intentions, Goals & DreamsThis week we’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Kristina Karlsson, founder of kikki.K, one of our all-time favourite brands, to the podcast. Kristina founded kikki.K after noticing a gap in the market for beautifully designed stationery, and is truly one of the most inspirational people we know; both in her capacity as an entrepreneur, and for her outlook on life in general. Wellbeing, learning, creativity and gratitude are the cornerstones of Kristina’s approach to life, and we cannot wait for you to soak up her advice. With the new year on the ho...2017-11-2143 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 20. Anna Newton On Beauty Crushes, (Festive) Capsule Wardrobes & Content CreationThis week we are overjoyed to be joined by one of our ultimate girl crushes, Anna Newton, founder of The Anna Edit blog and YouTube channel. Anna has long been one of our go-to content creators for ALL things beauty, fashion, wellbeing and mindful living and we are so excited to share Anna's take on the festive season with you. From how to navigate party dressing as a capsule wardrobe fan, to why you need to revisit glittery makeup and a deep dive into affections for Ryan Gosling . . . This is a SUPER fun epi...2017-11-1454 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 19. Holly Tucker MBE On Her Phenomenal Career Journey, Job Titles And The Art Of GiftingWelcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss! This season we are talking ALL things festive - from gifting, to wellbeing, party dressing and so much more. This season we have the absolute pleasure of being joined by a host of very special guests. Each one is as inspiring as the other, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them all! We are kick starting Season 3 with none other than Holly Tucker MBE, co-founder of Not On The High Street, and the incredible Holly & Co. Holly is on...2017-11-0746 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 18. Blogging Tips, What We're Looking Forward To In Our 30s And More Of Your Questions AnsweredWe can't quite believe that another season of Let's Discuss has flown by - we have had such a great season sharing with you! In our last episode of Season 2 we've opened up the floor to your questions! And as always they were on point! We are answering questions ranging from what we're looking forward to in our 30s to our top blogging tips and so much more. As with our Season 1 Q&A your questions really prompted us to think about certain topics, and open up about matters close to our hearts. ...2017-09-0537 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 17. Home In Your 20s - Co-Habiting With Friends, Family & PartnersWhat's your living situation right now? Home in your 20s can mean an array of things. Perhaps you're living with your parents, your partner, with flat-mates or maybe alone? We are opening up about our current living situations and advice for making them as stress-free and lovely as they can be. We are also sharing our individual struggles getting on to the property ladder, and our top lessons learnt through the process. Pinterest comes into play as we discuss our dream homes and what they'd look like. 2017-08-2937 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 16. Penny Foster, Senior Social Media Executive At Birchbox UK On Strategy, Etiquette And Getting Your Foot In The DoorEver wondered what it would be like to work at one of the world’s leading beauty companies? We sat down with Birchbox’s very own Penny Foster to discuss her role as senior social media executive in the UK. Since our debut episode of Let's Discuss in which we kick started things talking about social media and comparison, we've been eager to dive right back into the subject which plays such a big part in our lives professionally and personally. Penny shares what it's like managing multiple platforms for Birchbox UK, how Birchbox approach their...2017-08-2234 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 15. Heartbreak & How To Handle Its Various FormsIt's an unfortunate fact of life that we will all experience heartbreak. Be it a romantic break up, a big disappointment or the biggest heartbreak of all - grief. Knowing how to navigate these heartbreaks personally, and how to support others who are going through them, is a great skill to learn as you go through life. We look closely as the various 'heartbreak tiers', share our own experiences of heartbreak and advice on how to help yourself and others. It's an emotional episode, and one we hope will help you to navigate som...2017-08-1539 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 14. Chloé Watts, Founder Of Chloé Digital On How To Overcome Fear In Life & BusinessDo you feel like fear holds you back? In our first ever interview on Let’s Discuss we welcome Chloé Watts, founder of Chloé Digital to share her career journey so far (spoiler: it’s crazy inspiring!) and advice for fellow girl bosses following their dreams. Chloé started her business, which delivers digital support to online publishers the world over, just four years ago. Now, with a team of twenty(!), plans for a swanky new office in central London(!!) and over three hundred clients internationally(!!!) Chloé delves into what her journey has looked like so far an...2017-08-0848 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 13. Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To ExpectationsHave you heard of the four tendencies framework? Author Gretchen Rubin has created a personality type framework, which helps you to understand how you react to inner and outer expectations. Learning which personality type you are can be hugely beneficial, as it can help you to create strategies for fulfilling your personal goals. As well as helping you to complete tasks which other people require of you. As differing tendencies, we discuss what it's like to be an 'upholder' and a 'questioner', and the tactics we use to maximise ou...2017-08-0132 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 12. Finances, Our Non-Negotiables & Top Money Saving HacksHow do you approach your finances? Do you think you’re an over-spender, under-buyer or find yourself in a financial no man’s land each month? We’re opening up about the financial structures we use to help us to stay on track with our spending and saving. We also discuss what it’s like to navigate your finances when you work as a blogger, freelancer or creative. Our non-negotiables come under the microscope as we reveal the expenses we can never say no to. And we share our top money-saving tips for when y...2017-07-2532 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 11. Diet & Our Take On 'Healthy Eating'What does a healthy diet look like to you? We’re opening up about what we eat day to day and how we tackle our individual ailments through our diets. From gluten free pathways and penchants for sugar, to discussing how we stick to good eating habits on the reg. We take a look at the strengths and challenges of our diets, and share the eating patterns which help us to feel most energised and balanced. In this week’s Weekly Five we’re sharing the five items we...2017-07-1833 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 10. Defining Success & Our Personal Recipes For The Third MetricHow do you define success? In Episode 10 of the Let’s Discuss Podcast we are delving into our definitions for success, and looking closely at the third metric for success as defined by Arianna Huffington in her book Thrive. We both believe that money, social media followings and ‘power’ don’t define our success; whilst we also acknowledge that feeling financially secure helps us to feel at ease. For the Weekly 5, our newest segment, we share five times we have individually felt successful. We hope that y...2017-07-1131 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 9. How To Travel With Friends, Family & Partners Without Falling OutTravelling with loved ones can be tricky, you want to keep the peace whilst enjoying your own holiday time. We're delving into the subject of travel with friends, family and partners, and sharing our top tips for making the most of your travel whoever you may be travelling with. We're also sharing our new weekly segment - The Weekly 5 - to help you to get to know us better! We hope that you love the first episode of Season 2! We are so happy to be...2017-07-0432 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 8. Season 1 Q&A.Hi there and welcome to the eighth episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our eighth and last(!) episode of season one we're opening up the floor for a Q&A! We asked you to submit the questions you'd most like to ask us, and we received dozens of replies from around the worl...2017-05-0245 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 7. Friendships & How We Create, Maintain & Value Them.Hi there and welcome to the seventh episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our seventh episode we're delving into the world of friendships and how they've changed in our twenties. We've both experienced friendships which last for years (possibly forever!) and friendships which have drifted. During your twenties your free time becomes sca...2017-04-2523 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 6. Role Models & How They've Evolved.Hi there and welcome to the sixth episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our sixth episode we're delving into the world of role models and how the people we look up to have changed and evolved during our twenties. We believe it's important to have people to look up to throughout your life...2017-04-1820 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 5. Quarter Life Crisis & How To Handle It.Hi there and welcome to the fifth episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our fifth episode we're delving into the world of quarter life crises, our individual experiences of them, and our advice on recognising when you may be in crisis and how to handle it. As we've both expe...2017-04-1027 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 4. Fitness Journeys in Our Twenties.Hi there and welcome to the fourth episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our fourth episode we're delving into the world of fitness and sharing the individual fitness journeys we've been on in our twenties. Between the two of us, we've both undergone huge lifestyle shifts in the last two years. We've made...2017-04-0430 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 3. Relationships & Dating.Hi there and welcome to the third episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our third episode we're delving into the world of relationships & dating. We're sharing our top relationship and dating tips, as well as the perks and challenges of being both single and in a long term relationship in your twenties. 2017-03-2827 min
Let's Discuss PodcastEpisode 2. Productivity & Procrastination.Hi there and welcome to the second episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. In our second episode we tackle one of our favourite subjects: productivity and procrastination. As full-time bloggers we know only too well what it looks like to have a day lost to googling the Spice Girls' star signs. We also know...2017-03-2127 minLet's Discuss PodcastEpisode 1. Social Media & Comparison. Well hello there and welcome to the very first episode of Let's Discuss! A brand new podcast by lifestyle bloggers and friends Ella Gregory and Monica Beatrice Welburn. Let's Discuss is a forum for us to share the conversations we have on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. We know what navigating your twenties can be like. You are trying to create the best life you can, with the resources you currently have, and ultimately want to be the happiest version of 'you' possible. ...2017-03-0932 min