Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things
Return of the Light Episode 6 - BLOSSOM
Feeling like spring has sprung? Join The Simple Things editor, Lisa Sykes, and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank, who are marvelling at the first signs of spring with a hot picnic to go, enjoying the blossom in our gardens and finding out how different landscapes affect our wellbeing. If you are in the UK, you can choose an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here. Season 5: Return of the li...
16 مارس 2025 - 42 دقائق 42 ثانية
Return of the Light Episode 5 - RENEW
If you’ve got an urge to ‘sort things out’ we’re here to help cheer up a chore. The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley tackle a bit of spring cleaning, appreciate new life and share some fresh thinking on finding the balance between the comfort of things and clearing out. Plus do you know your laundry labels (honestly more interesting than it sounds) Season 5: Return of the light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts If you are in the UK, you can c...
9 مارس 2025 - 40 دقائق 53 ثانية
Return of the Light Episode 4 - AWAKE
Shrug off winter and wake up to spring – you’ll feel your energy levels rise while you listen to this episode. The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley will be talking rhubarb (literally) drinking some good coffee, making pancakes and discovering foraging for indoor people. Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. Season 5: Return of the light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts If you are in the UK, you can choose an immedia...
2 مارس 2025 - 41 دقائق 37 ثانية
Return of the Light Episode 3 - BALM
If you’re looking for ways to comfort and soothe your winter weary mind and body, then pop the kettle on, curl up and join us. The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor, Rebecca Frank, are talking pies, toast and other comfort foods, and how growing veg is a mental and physical tonic. We’ll also be discussing sunrooms and citrus trees and the pillars of good health that will help to keep us on track as winter draws to a close. Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. Season 5: Re...
23 فبراير 2025 - 44 دقائق 08 ثانية
Return of the Light Episode 2 - BREATHE
If you’ve got cabin fever and are ready to head out and about then we’re here to help Wellbeing editor, Rebecca Frank and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley, are taking some deep breaths as they head outdoors to blow (or even rinse off) the cobwebs with a bracing walk or a sauna and a cold dip. We will be also be finding ways to keep warm while appreciating nature and satisfying the urge to get growing again. Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. Season 5: Return of the light is support...
16 فبراير 2025 - 28 دقائق 18 ثانية
Return of the Light Episode 1 - TENDER
If you’re not yet ready to come out of hibernation then this episode is for you. Editor, Lisa Sykes, and wellbeing editor, Rebecca Frank are being kind to themselves, enjoying animal love stories, hugs and other tender gestures, learning how to seek out glimmers, make amends and discovering the importance of saying sorry. Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. Season 5: Return of the light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts Small Ways to Live Well is a podcast from The Simple Things...
9 فبراير 2025 - 39 دقائق 20 ثانية
Fruitfulness Episode 5 - STIR UP SUNDAY SPECIAL
Join in our special cook along episode as the team make Christmas cakes, large and small and a gluten-free pudding. In between stirring and mixing, The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes, Wellbeing Editor Becs Frank and regular contributor Jo Tinsley, will talk festive tipples, homemade gifts and advent calendars. As the cakes cook they’ll be reading seasonal microfiction. SPOILER ALERT! One of our stories in the second half of this podcast involves Santa Claus and if you have little lis...
24 نوفمبر 2024 - 44 دقائق 42 ثانية
Fruitfulness Episode 4 - NOURISH
In our Nourish episode Lisa Sykes, editor of The Simple Things magazine, chats to Wellbeing editor Becs Frank about hearty and healthy comfort food, domestic goddesses, why we all have a favourite mug and how to feed your skin in the winter months. 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. To subscribe or order a copy of the magazine visit thesimplethings.com Editin...
17 نوفمبر 2024 - 31 دقائق 53 ثانية
Fruitfulness Episode 3 - SEED
This week, Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and regular contributor, Jo Tinsley seek out treasures of the season such as berries, hips, haws, pine cones and conkers; making magical land art; guerrilla gardening and seed bombs; growing unusual berries straight out of The Gruffalo; and the subtle art of letting go. 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...
10 نوفمبر 2024 - 30 دقائق 47 ثانية
Fruitfulness Episode 2 - SPARK
Wellbeing Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Becs Frank and regular contributor, Jo Tinsley discuss our fascination with fire, spicy foods for eating and healing, mending winter woollens and ways to make an autumn walk more ‘awe’ inspiring. Plus a short short on creative autumn pastimes. 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. To subscribe or order a copy of the...
3 نوفمبر 2024 - 36 دقائق 26 ثانية