In the season finale we're talking all things simple pleasures of strangers - from becoming friends with the people you commute with to getting to know your neighbour and what it really means to feel like you belong in your community. If you've

simple pleasures of the weekend

Apr 25th, 2024 20m 5s

Let us bring the weekend to you - whatever day you listen! From mooching aimlessly around your neighbourhood to leisurely breakfasts in bed, join Carrie, host of the simple pleasures podcast, to celebrate the everyday joys of the weekend. If yo

simple pleasures of telly

Apr 18th, 2024 20m 4s

Join us as we talk all things simple pleasures of telly - from binge watching the latest hit show to your favourite comfort series and everything in-between. This is a judgement free space to celebrate why we love watching telly so if you've ev

let's talk being a grown up

Apr 11th, 2024 19m 10s

Do you ever feel behind in life? If so, this episode is for you! Because I do, all the time. So join me as we talk through it and I share with you a little trick I like to do when I feel particularly lost in life. As always if you liked this e

simple pleasures of food

Apr 4th, 2024 19m 56s

Grab yourself a snack for this episode as we're talking all about the simple pleasures of food. From meals that remind you of people you love, to comfort eating and the joy of sharing a bowl of piping hot chips with friends at the pub. If you e

simple pleasures of spring

Mar 28th, 2024 16m 43s

This episode we're talking all about the simple pleasures of spring - from leaving your house in just a jacket to longer, lighter evenings and your first iced coffee of the season. If you're ready for Spring then this is the episode for you and

estrangement miniseries: q&a

Mar 21st, 2024 27m 28s

This episode is the last in the estrangement miniseries and we're busting those estrangement myths and ending things on a q&a ft. everything you've ever wanted to ask but didn't know how. If you liked this miniseries then please do rate, review

estrangement miniseries: joy as care

Mar 14th, 2024 22m 50s

In this second episode in our estrangement miniseries we're talking joy as a form of care and how keeping your joy tank topped up can help you look after yourself on the bad days. If you enjoyed this episode then why not share it with a friend

estrangement miniseries: managing the early days

Mar 7th, 2024 25m 15s

Welcome to the simple pleasures miniseries all about estrangement. In this episode I share my experiences of the early days of deciding and becoming estranged from my family. From first hearing about it in therapy to the practicalities that com

simple pleasures of my bathroom

Feb 29th, 2024 15m 45s

This week's episode is all about celebrating the joy of your own bathroom. Join me as I talk about the simple pleasures to be found in my non-aesthetic, basic bathroom and the joy that can come with caring for your body...and mind. If you enjoy

simple pleasures of the high street

Feb 22nd, 2024 17m 52s

This week we're talking about the high street and the many everyday joys that come with it. From the freedom that comes with fewer options to your local coffee shop knowing your order. So settle in and let's celebrate the high street. If you wa

let's talk love

Feb 14th, 2024 19m 14s

Welcome to season three of simple pleasures – I am so excited to be back and with lots of exciting episodes that I can’t wait to share with you. We’re kicking season three off with an episode all about love, just not the romantic kind. This Val

let's talk January

Jan 18th, 2024 15m 22s

Join me on this bonus episode where we're talking all things January to soothe the usual rhetoric of new year, new me. So if this month is feeling a little more tricky than usual then pop the kettle on and let's talk about it. And if you want m

let’s feel good in December

Nov 23rd, 2023 24m 40s

Join me on this episode where we're talking all things Christmas...wait before you hate me for talking about Christmas in November! Since becoming estranged aged 25 I've learnt how to navigate this time of year more mindfully and this episode I

let's talk about failure

Nov 9th, 2023 17m 7s

It's the penultimate episode of season two and we're talking all things failure. But everything is not quite as it seems. We dig a little into how society's expectations of what we *should* have achieved can make us think things are failures wh

simple pleasures of gezellig

Oct 26th, 2023 23m 5s

Hey it's Carrie and this episode is all about the simple pleasures of gezellig - my favourite Dutch word. Difficult to translate but easy to experience, we chat about the small everyday actions that make you feel cared and loved. So if you're s

simple pleasures of self-parenting

Oct 12th, 2023 17m 23s

On this episode of Simple Pleasures we're talking all things self-parenting and looking after yourself in the overwhelm. Including practical tips to help you care for yourself when things feel a little more difficult. If you want more everyday

seven years of estrangement

Sep 28th, 2023 16m

this summer marked seven years since I became estranged from my immediate and wider family. my previous episode, the joys of being estranged, shared the surprising joys I've found along the way, but for this episode I wanted to talk about what

the simple pleasures of autumn

Sep 14th, 2023 17m 11s

This episode celebrates everything autumn: from pulling out your favourite cosy jumper from storage to huddling inside a pub with your friends. As a summer woman I can sometimes struggle with the change of season so join me as I try to find eas

simple pleasures of getting older

Aug 31st, 2023 15m 57s

This episode is all about the simple pleasures of getting older - from feeling more comfortable in your mind and body to having a space to call your own. Towards the end, I invite you to reflect on the episode and take it into your day to day,

let's talk about loneliness

Aug 17th, 2023 18m 45s

This episode we're talking all things loneliness - because we don't talk about it enough. I share what I've learnt about loneliness, and how I've cared for it with simple pleasures...and how you can too! Give it a listen and let me know what yo

simple pleasures of reading

Aug 3rd, 2023 15m 36s

This episode is all about the simple pleasures of reading - from finding a copy of a book on sale that you've wanted to read for ages to staying up late into the night when you simply can't put a book down. As ever I invite you to reflect at th

let's talk about grief

Jul 20th, 2023 13m 4s

This episode is all about grief and how, through my experience of estrangement, I understand it as a sister to my joy. A heads up that this episode talks explicitly about grief and depression so if this isn't for you right now then feel free to

q&a: get to know me

Jul 6th, 2023 23m 51s

Welcome back to season two! On this episode I answer your questions about simple pleasures so you can get to know me better. So if you're curious about how this works on bad days, how it came about, or even why this all matters - listen to the

simple pleasures of being estranged

Jun 1st, 2023 13m 33s

Welcome to the last episode of season one...and we're ending with an episode I've been looking forward to sharing since the beginning. This episode flips the switch on the narrative around estrangement and offers an alternative, more joyful app