11 episodes

Is the modern world making us depressed? ‘Make Do and Mend?’ takes a deep-dive into the opposing lifestyles of vintage vs modern, and why more and more people are choosing to live like it’s the past. It will question what makes people want to escape the modern world, and which lifestyle is kinder to our planet. I once found a genuine 1940’s oil lamp in a charity shop, and by the time I got to the check-out I was shaking so much that I couldn’t pull my card out of my purse. My name’s Hannah, and I am a self-confessed vintage nut. Growing up, I was raised in an environment of Saturday morning charity shop crawls, and Sunday afternoon’s watching war films with my grandpa, and so I was pretty much doomed to love all things old. Now, as an adult, I struggle to understand the appeal of a modern and minimalist lifestyle, but I am willing to risk being converted so that I can find answers to two big questions: why do people want to escape the modern world? And which lifestyle is better for our planet? In a series of candid and unfiltered episodes, I will be throwing the lid off society’s mental health and the rising need for escapism. Will I be convinced to move with the times, and ditch the antique furniture for flat-pack, or is vintage here to stay?

Make Do and Mend‪?‬ Realvintagedollshouse

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Is the modern world making us depressed? ‘Make Do and Mend?’ takes a deep-dive into the opposing lifestyles of vintage vs modern, and why more and more people are choosing to live like it’s the past. It will question what makes people want to escape the modern world, and which lifestyle is kinder to our planet. I once found a genuine 1940’s oil lamp in a charity shop, and by the time I got to the check-out I was shaking so much that I couldn’t pull my card out of my purse. My name’s Hannah, and I am a self-confessed vintage nut. Growing up, I was raised in an environment of Saturday morning charity shop crawls, and Sunday afternoon’s watching war films with my grandpa, and so I was pretty much doomed to love all things old. Now, as an adult, I struggle to understand the appeal of a modern and minimalist lifestyle, but I am willing to risk being converted so that I can find answers to two big questions: why do people want to escape the modern world? And which lifestyle is better for our planet? In a series of candid and unfiltered episodes, I will be throwing the lid off society’s mental health and the rising need for escapism. Will I be convinced to move with the times, and ditch the antique furniture for flat-pack, or is vintage here to stay?

    Bonenkai

    Bonenkai

    I contemplate all that I've learnt from this podcast so far by looking back on my travels to Japan, a country that epitomises the traditional vs modern debate. I talk about mental health, and the way that modern life has affected us over the last 80 years. Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.insta...

    • 27 min
    Pin ups and Pigeons

    Pin ups and Pigeons

    Watch what happens when one vintage pigeon girl sits down with another! Birds of a feather stick together!Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Thrift Queen

    Thrift Queen

    Thrifting is in. The trendy, eco-conscious way of shopping on a budget, charity shops are not something to be embarrassed about anymore, but is it really that simple? Or is their growing popularity as positive as we'd like to think?Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.in...

    • 57 min
    At your service

    At your service

    Humphry the Butler (otherwise known as Angus) takes the afternoon off to chat about the power of comfort characters, and the art of self-care.Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com...

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ask Betsy

    Ask Betsy

    I sit down with comedy sketch writer, satirical agony aunt, and novelty song singer, Betsy to talk about over sharing in the 21st Century, and there's a lot to get off our chests...Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.co...

    • 59 min
    History Repeats

    History Repeats

    I speak to reenactor and my secondary school history teacher, to understand why it’s important to keep history alive and how it can help us understand ourselves.Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https:...

    • 54 min

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