11 episodes
Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things The Simple Things
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4.9 • 44 Ratings
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Small Ways to Live Well is a podcast from The Simple Things, a monthly magazine about slowing down, remembering what’s important and making the most of where you live. Hosted by the Editor, Lisa Sykes, in Season 2 she’ll be opening the windows and enjoying the lighter days in ‘The Spring Tonic’ with colleagues and contributors. Each episode will embrace small ways to make the most of the season; a pick-me-up to help us make the mental shift from winter hibernation to an appreciation of spring. It’s a gentle reminder to note and notice what’s going on in your patch. We’ll talk about jobs and jaunts that take you outdoors, projects and pastimes that bring their own satisfaction. And the joys of birdsong, blossom and bluebells.
Released weekly from 1 April this six-week companion will take you from when the clocks go forward in the UK through to the May Day weekend. Season 2: A Spring Tonic is supported by Pause, the mindful activity subscription box from mental health charity, Mind. Find out more and sign up at pauseformind.org.uk/simpleTo subscribe or order a copy of the magazine visit thesimplethings.com
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The Spring Tonic Episode 4 - FRESH
How does fresh air, fresh food and a bit of fresh thinking sound?
This week Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank look for small ways to bring in spring. They start by opening the windows, trying some homespun cleaning and pegging out the washing. There’ll be chat about homegrown herbs and adding a twist to favourite meals. And why cycling is a good thing.
Join them to hear this episode’s original short story and discover just what’s in their first Pause subscription box from Mind, which is supporting A Spring Tonic
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The Spring Tonic Episode 3 - RELISH
Join the discussion about could-do lists and spontaneous day trips, following a quest, unusual sources of inspiration and the best ways to play truant... oh, and satisfying stuff you can do in a day. In this episode Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes seeks out small ways to seize the moment with regular contributor and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley. Relish a moment of calm yourself and listen to this week’s original short story.
A Spring Tonic is supported by Pause, the subscription box from Mind
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The Spring Tonic Episode 2 - CURIOUS
This week Lisa & Becs are feeling curious and ready to try something new.
Join them to explore spring foraging and experimental cooking, picking up the things they tried in lockdown and discovering why being curious is good for all of us.
Pop the kettle on and pause for a moment with an original short story plus we’ll hear from Mind, which is supporting A Spring Tonic through Pause, the monthly subscription box.
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The Spring Tonic Episode 1 - TREAT
This week we are sharing chocolate and cake with Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank. Join them as they chat about why we love an inessential meal, how a treat lifts your mood, the joy of fresh eggs, time away from the to-do list and whether it’s better to save for something special. There will be time to put the kettle on and pause for a moment with an original short story.
A Spring Tonic is supported by Pause, the subscription box from Mind
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The Hibernacle Episode 6 – WONDER
This week we discuss simple things to marvel at during winter.
In the last of this season, we embrace the season’s bleak but dramatic landscapes, why we love a small hill, natural spectacles, frost and ice and make mention of dragons…
Join us in The Hibernacle, hosted by Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes with Jo Tinsley, regular contributor to the magazine, Editor of Ernest Journal and author of The Slow Traveller.
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The Hibernacle Episode 5 - WANDER
This week we take a wander in the Hibernacle. We are seeking ways to overcome the lack of daylight and bad weather to lead us out of winter hibernation. Expect beachcombing, microclimates and lunchtime adventures. NB. Please check the laws around beachcombing for your own location.
Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes is chatting with Jo Tinsley, regular contributor to the magazine, Editor of Ernest Journal and author of The Slow Traveller and fellow outdoors fan.
The Hibernacle is supported by Charnwood Stoves
Customer Reviews
New Episodes
So glad there are new episodes really enjoyed the Winter edition loved listening to it whilst trying to embrace winter, your ideas and listening the podcast helped ❤️
Product placement in a podcast
I’ve just listened to season 1, on the whole I enjoyed it, I think more because the host sounds like Victoria Wood.
However being sponsored by a company is one thing but steamrolling the product into the main body of the podcast is a little unnecessary and more than a bit annoying
Long time reader and enjoyed this but…
…please have some new music for season two. It sounded like a spooky Halloween tune and cheapened it. The rest was amazing! I’ve subscribed to the magazine since launch and loved the chance to listen to the people behind my favourite magazine chatting. More please.