Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things
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.
Our podcast will help you savour these short weeks and prepare your mind, body and pantry for the colder and darker season to come. It’s also a chance to reflect on the year so far and make plans for the one ahead. This is your companion guide from the last days of summer to the first days of autumn. Six episodes released weekly from 31 August.
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Back-to-school time has a feeling of new year about it. A chance for a fresh start and a time to take on new projects or travel to new places. But summer is not quite done, there’s still time for mellow weekends, laid-back camping, and to swim in the warmer seas before the season ends. This push and pull goes on through the autumn equinox into October before we finally embrace the shift into autumn and change our attitudes along with our clothes. But not without a bit of feasting along the way. Orchard fruits and nuts, blackberries in the hedgerows and mushrooms in the woods, not to mention ripe tomatoes and the full bounty of the veg patch make this a harvest festival in the kitchen. We’re living life outdoors while the sun shines but also embracing the pleasures of home and finding the new in what we have and what’s on our doorstep.
Co-hosted by the Editor, Lisa Sykes, wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank and regular contributor Jo Tinsley. In Season7: Golden Days, they’ll be embracing end-of-summer vibes then watching the season turn
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Everyday Holidays Episode 6 - PAUSE
This episode we take a moment to enjoy the final throes of summer before the return to routine and the start of another season. The Simple Things Editor, Lisa Sykes, and Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank …
Everyday Holidays Episode 5 - PLAY
They don't call August silly season for nothing.
The Simple Things’ Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank, is back with Editor, Lisa Sykes eating ice cream and lollies and playing big kid games in the park. …
Everyday Holidays Episode 4 - DREAM
If you fancy an afternoon to drift and make plans from your deckchair, think of this episode as your permission slip. Join the Simple Things’ Editor, Lisa Sykes and regular contributor, Jo Tinsley to…
Everyday Holidays Episode 3 - POTTER
Slow adventurer Jo Tinsley is back with The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes appreciating some of the best ways to waste time when you can this summer. First stop is at the beach where they collect s…
Everyday Holidays Episode 2 - FLOWER
In this episode we dress like we’re on holiday, all the better to feel sunshine vibes. Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank explore how and why we unfurl …
Unwind - Small Ways to Live Well Season 3 Episode 1
Episode 1 – UNWIND
This week, Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes, finds ways to slow down with Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank. Join them as they discuss active rest, holiday packing, why b…
The Spring Tonic Episode 6 - SING
In the last episode of this season Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor, Becs Frank are feeling the joys of spring through small ways to be happy. Join their chat abo…
The Spring Tonic Episode 5 - BLOOM
When is a weed not a weed, the wonder of bluebells and the precarious life of a tadpole. Learn how to bloom this spring, as Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes looks for small ways to fl…
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. T…
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.…
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 w…
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…
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 …
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 lunchti…
The Hibernacle Episode 4 – WISH
We look ahead in The Hibernacle this week; exploring the power of positive thinking, the benefits of armchair travel, stating intentions, making plans and spending time with our hopes and dreams, in …
The Hibernacle Episode 3 – CHEER
This week in The Hibernacle, Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Becs Frank don their jolliest jumpers and share good cake as they discover small ways to make winter…
The Hibernacle Episode 2 – CALM
This week in The Hibernacle, Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes shares tea and crumpets with Wellbeing Editor Becs Frank as they talk about how to literally keep calm and carry on throu…
The Hibernacle Episode 1 – COMFORT
This week in The Hibernacle, Editor of The Simple Things magazine, Lisa Sykes shares tea and cake with Wellbeing Editor Becs Frank as they seek out crumbs of comfort and ways to feel better in winter…
The Hibernacle Trailer
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 Syke…