Absolutely Golden

Well here we are guys! We have made the decision to say farewell to Absolutely Golden. It's been amazing and we have enjoyed every episode! You guys have been the best and we hope we have brought you some laughs, joy and maybe you've even learned a little something along the way! Listen on to find out more and know you can follow us individually at the following Instagram handles! @theclairebarkerband@mrslcathome@josiet8@lovetatephotographyHope you will join us over on insta where we post quite regularly about our lives! Much love to you all at the end of an era! Claire and Josie  x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Happy Monday Gang! Hope all is well with you! Happy (almost) February! Pushing towards spring which is a BIG yay for us! We talk this week about how small changes can add up to a big difference! Hope to hear your thoughts too! Claire and Josie x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hey you guys! Hope  you are all well as we launch into 2022 a bit further - You're almost done with January so that's always a bonus! This week we talk about inner peace and how to achieve it! What are your thoughts?? Hippie nonsense or totally achievable? Love to hear your thoughts as always!Love Claire and Josie! If you want to help contribute to the podcast you can do so here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Harlooooo! Are you a prepper? (when I wrote that, it auto corrected to 'Are you a pepper?' Hmmm!?)We love a bit of prep time to save ourselves a lot of hassle down the road! Hit us with your best preparation tips! Love and hugs Claire and Josie x https://absolutelygolden.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

What have your biggest frustrations been with the pandemic! It's 2 years now since it hit our shores! Safe to say it's been a tough time! Love to hear your stories as always! Claire and Josie x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's hope that this year is much better for everyone and we can start living our lives again.. So what are your plans for 2022?? Gonna try anything new? We chat about ideas for things to try this coming year! Love Claire and Josie x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

How was your Crimbo folks? Hope you had a good one and you were able to spend it with those you love! Our usual array of chuckles awaits! Chatting about that weird time between Christmas and New year when you're full of chocolate and don't know what day it is! Merry Christmas allClaire and Josie x You can support the show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Are you a worrier? Both Josie and I struggle with overthinking and worrying. e chat about the pressures that lead to worry and some of the tools we use to combat it! Hope you have a wonderful week, Merry Christmas to you all! LoveClaire and Josie xYou can support our show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hi Guys! This week we chat about the options available when you get your period! Looking at more sustainable ways to beat the bleed! Much love Claire & Josie  xx You can support our show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

What do we obsess about? We learn some thing new about each other (same most weeks) this week. Claire is a self confessed obsessive personality (not OCD) and Josie has her own Inner Chimp battles! Listen to hear the full episode! Claire and Josie xxYou can support the show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Are you an emotional person? In this weeks episode we talk all about emotions and Claire discovers she is more emotional than she first thought! Pop over to our website to discover more! Hope you have a good week! Claire and Josie xxYou can support our show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

"I'm knackered!" is the constant cry! The kids, the friends and the fam! How do you deal with tiredness and fatigue!? They aren't the same thing for starters! Let's dig in! Love Claire and JoszzzzzzzzzzxYou can support our show here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hello Beautiful! How are you? This week we chat about beauty, the industry, the ideals. What are they anyway in an ever changing beauty barometer!? Love to hear your thoughts as always guys! Claire and Josie xx Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Wanna earn a bit of extra cash?  From cleaning to social media management - There is loads of stuff you can do.There is a LOT of laughter this week as Josie gets confused between Dog walkers and Dogging and a bicycle carrier or is it courier? We hope we inspire you and brighten your Monday! LoveClaire and Josie xhttps://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Go on admit it, we all have stuff we struggle with! This week we chat about the things we struggle with mentally and how it affects us day to day! We would LOVE to hear your thoughts on this subject so we can revisit it at a future time! Have a cracking week and don't forget the website has more to offer! https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/LoveClaire and Josie x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hey you beauts! Hope you are all well this Monday morning!! This week Josie and I are talking about social media, trolling, addiction and the general irritations of Facebook and Instagram... Love it or hate it?? Listen on for full podcast! LoveClaire and Josie xx https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Halloween is around the corner! Millions of revenue is generated so is it just a bit of fun or more Americanised stuff we have to buy into? Josie and I chat about how it has changed and how massive Halloween is now! As always we would love to hear from you! Claire and Josie x Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Bad Habits! What are yours? Are you aware of them? Does your other half drive you nuts with their bad habits! What good habits do you wish you had?? This week we chat about our own habits, our kids habits and some tips for things to avoid to help your relationships! We hope you have a great week! Love Claire and Josiexhttp://buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hey you beauts! This week we talk about our favourite movies! The ones that we watched in our youth and the ones that take us somewhere else! Hope you enjoy and have a good week! As always there is the odd swear word with us! Happy Monday all! Claire and Josiex https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.comhttp://buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

What is an influencer anyway?? We chat about whether influencers are just in fact modern day salespeople? Who are your favourite influncers?? Are you led by them or do you think they are sell outs??We love to hear what your thoughts are as always! Have a great week!Claire and Josie x https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/basic-01https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Are we getting wider?? Is it inevitable or can we fight those post 40 pounds!? This week Josie and I discuss weight, diet, hormones and the horrors of weight gain! We would love to know your thoughts as always! Love Claire and Josie x https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.comhttp://buymeacoffee.com/AbGoldSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hello you bunch of beauts! This week we discuss goals! There is also rather a lot of talk of food and desserts which seem to sneak in quite regularly! Planning our your goals to hits keeps us motivated and  moving forward and does wonders for our mental health! Hope you all have a great week! Big hugs to you all Claire and Josiex Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hello you beauties! SOOOOO the kids are back to school! Hurrah we cry! Not just because we all need a bit of routine but because the kids need their own people and so do we! Top tips for getting back to school lay within! Hope you have a lovely week! Much Love Claire and JosieX Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Are you a feminist? Does the word conjure up a specific image for you? This week we discuss all things feminism and how we feel about it. Much love to you all Claire and Josie x http://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

How do you wind down? We think it seems to be harder and harder to do these days! Top tips in todays pod and also our own struggles with unwinding that old noggin'!Love Claire and Josie xx https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Ever seen Spinal Tap? If not you should check it out! The hilarity that comes with being in a band is immense! This week we give tips for booking a band, stories from the road and what we get from live music! Hope you enjoy and continue to tune in each week! LoveClaire and Josie https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Hellooooo!  Hope you are enjoying the summer! This week we discuss what makes a good role model.#nofilter #practisewhatyoupreach We discuss everything from social media influencers to Disney Princesses! What do YOU think makes a good role model? Much love to you all! Claire and Josie xhttp://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.comhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbGold Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

I'M BOILING! Anyone else struggle in the heat?? Both Josie and I get a bit tetchy but as always there are plenty of upsides!We as Brits LOVE to moan about the weather! We are never happy are we! Top Tips for keeping cool and many giggles as always! Claire and Josie xxSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/absolutelygoldenpodcast)

Do first impressions count? Are you usually wrong or right. Both of us thought we get it right most of the time. However it's ok to be wrong and sometimes we are SO wrong! It boils down to voice tone and facial expressions and takes just 7 seconds to form that first impression! We hope you have a fab week! Love Claire and Josie x

Hey guys! This week we chat about our society and the local community! There are irritations for us sure, but generally is it getting better or worse? Let us know your thoughts as always! Claire and Josie x 

Ads, like them or loathe them? Do you think they work on you or are you immune?Much laughter as always, hope you enjoy! Claire and Josiexxhttps://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/home

Do you suffer with a nervy tummy!? Does nervousness get in the way of your day to day life?This week we talk about being nervous and how to keep on top of them so you can get on with those exciting things we get to do!Love to hear your thoughts as always Love Claire and Josie x https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/home

Heights? Spiders? Witches? Bathing?? What are your fears and how to you overcome them on a day to day basis! This week we discuss fears and phobias! We love to hear from you so please get in touch as we are definitely  going to re-visit this topic again! If you are enjoying our weekly podcasts please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Big Love Claire and Josie x 

Divorce rates are at there lowest since 1971 which is a good thing for sure! We discuss all things divorce.  It's a painful time and there are many hurdles to climb and hurt is inevitable! We hope you have a great week and lean on your friends and family if you are going through a break up! Keep smiling, you're stronger than you think you are! Lots of LoveClaire and Josie x 

Weddings are beautiful, expensive, stressful, pressured and there is SO much to think about! We discuss all things weddings this week. It is an area we have a lot of experience in and we hope you enjoy our insight! Much love to you if you are planning weddings and having to rearrange everything multiple times! You are have our sympathy! Love Claire and Josie x 

This weeks episode is all about the internet! Where would we be with without it?? Certainly the covid lockdowns would have been much harder! We chat about the pros and cons of the internet! Have a great weekClaire and Josie x 

Are you a creative sort? You might have more creativity than you imagine! It's not just art and music, you can find creative thinkers everywhere! Listen on friends Claire and Josie x 

Who feels guilt!?  Constantly it seems! For things as varied as time, parenting or simply just existing! We tackle this sticky subject this week with our usual array of silliness! Love to you all!Claire and Josie x 

Do you remember your dreams? Do you believe they mean something or is it just random? This week we discuss our weird dreams and what they might mean! Would love to hear some of your thoughts on this! Love Claire and Josie x 

There are so many great life hacks about! Here you will find some more of our favourites! From vinegar to the cloths we love you can find them here: https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/basic-01 All the products on this page we own and use on a regular basis! (We are part of the amazon associates programme and will earn from purchases at no extra cost to you) Hope you enjoy this weeks show! Don't forget you can 'Buy Us A Coffee' on our website too... just pop along to https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com to find out more! Big LoveClaire and Josie! 

With Mental Health awareness week coming up we thought we would have our weekly chat on this subject! It affects us all and only fairly recently has begun to get the worldwide attention it deserves. How do you take care of your mental health and wellbeing? We start with Absolutely Golden podcast every Monday morning! Have a great weekClaire and Josie x 

With safety so current in the news right now we decided to discuss how safe we feel out and about in our day to day lives? Have you felt threatened or unsafe where you live? Wishing you a wonderful and safe weekClaire and Josie x 

Ageing - It comes to us all... if we are lucky! Ageing is a privilege that we should embrace! Giggles and good advice await you in this weeks pod! Much loveClaire and Josiex

Time flies when you're having fun... and when you're not!  If you don't make the time to create the life you want you will eventually end up being forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life that you don't want! This week we give some hints and tips for getting the most out of your day and managing your time effectively! Big Love to you all! Claire and Josie x 

Moving house is one of the most stressful things we ever have to do! This week we talk about the process here in England and share some of our tips for keeping your move as stress free as possible! Have a great day and Happy Easter to you all! Claire and Josie x

Welcome to Season 5!! How are you feeling about coming out of lockdown? Fear, anxiety, excitement and joy may be in and amongst the feelings we all have! Thanks to Shirley for popping onto talk via our website!  If you enjoyed todays podcast please consider buying us a coffee (or even better some cake) here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbGold - it will help us keep creating!Much love Claire and Josie x 

Why do we love podcasts? What are you getting out of them and what have you learned!?We love a Pod, and this week we talk about why!  if you love our pod please rate and review, it makes all the difference to our future listeners! Big love to you all Claire and Josiex

Hi, Happy Monday All! This week we hope the mummies amongst you enjoyed Mothering Sunday this week! We talk all things Mum this week! It's a minefield! BIG loveClaire and Josie x 

The hormone topic proved very popular with our listeners and so subsequently we decided to re-visit the topic!This episode is brand new information though touching on hormone imbalance, puberty, diet and more! A few minor swear words appear as they just pop out sometimes! Much love to you all!Claire and Josiex 

Something of a re-visit for this weeks podcast. We decided to have a second session touching on different issues relating to the same subject matter.There are moments in todays podcast that some listeners may find tricky to listen to. We touch on the subject of anorexia with some insight from a lovely lady who is going through an anorexia journey with her daughter. Please get help if you feel you or someone you love needs it! https://www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/contact-usMuch LoveClaire and Josie x 

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you're all doing ok! We have our VERY first voice message! We Now have the facility to feature YOU on our podcast! So you can send us a voice message  by clicking the link on the contact page of our website. Any ideas for future podcasts or confessions etc leave them there and we may feature you in pods to come! www.absolutelygoldenpodcast.com/contactThis week we discuss the Great Outdoors and the places we love and the benefits of being outside! Have a corking week all!Claire and Josie x