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As per tradition for our last episode of the season we are answering your listener questions! Tune in to hear our thoughts on shifting our daily routines for Autumn/Winter, our goals for our 30s and the best purchases we have made in 2020. Thank you so much for supporting another season of Let’s Discuss podcast, we have loved sharing with you! Sending love your way for a positive end to 2020 and a bright start to 2021! EPISODE 80 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 80 SHOW LINKS Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 75: What We Have Been Doing to Stay Sane (Most of the Time) This Year Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 51: Our Thoughts on Motherhood Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 72: Our Tips for Working from Home Books and Authors We Mention American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld  The Herd: A Novel by Andrea Bartz The New Girl by Harriet Walker Elenor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Curtis Sittenfeld Celeste Ng David Sedaris 2020 Purchases We Love Quay Australia blue light filtering glasses Link Nutrition supplements Primark cardigans Veja trainers Honest Beauty lip balm Gisela Graham Christmas pudding mug Lazy Susan spice rack Land’s End cable knit jumpers Hobbycraft Christmas decorations Feel-Good Movies How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bridesmaids, Love Actually, It’s Complicated, The Parent Trap,  Never Been Kissed, The Devil Wears Prada, 3 Men and a Baby, 2 Men and a Little Lady Feel-good TV Shows The US Office, ER, Friday Night Lights, Emily in Paris, Sweet Magnolias, The Bold Type

How are you feeling about your work world right now? 2020 has been a year for the history books for a number of reasons, and has presented us all with a whole myriad of challenges. In amongst those is navigating new work-life waters. Did you make a career pivot this year? Is your employer instigating a hiring freeze? Have you experienced an ‘aha!’ moment? In today’s episode we are sharing our own career journeys and lifting the lid on our same-but-different career paths with blogging. Ella shares why she’s pivoted away from blogging and into a new career altogether, and Monica opens up about the multiple hats she wears outside of the blogging world. In today’s episode we also play “what to do if . . .” with career scenarios, including what to do if you have been made redundant/graduated in 2020/want to pursue a side hustle.  We hope that today’s episode can help you to find clarity, or at least comradeship, in your own career journey. As always we would love to hear your thoughts so please do drop us a line, or send us a DM.  EPISODE 79 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 79 SHOW LINKS Ep. 68: Talking Mercury Retrograde and Saturn's Return With Astrologer Francesca Oddie The Power of Positive Quitting on Coco’s Tea Party Ep. 67: 30 Lessons We Learnt Before Turning 30 Welltodo Careers The Dots Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter by Sian Meades-Williams TWOME Macrame @LucyHitchcock_ Side Hustle School podcast A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Your Salary by Kate Westervelt for Career Contessa Finding That Entry-Level Job With Zero Experience? Totally Doable on Career Contessa TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss.  Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

How are you connecting with the people in your life right now? As we enter another lockdown here in the UK, staying in touch and maintaining connections are at the forefront of our minds right now. In this episode we share our ideas and tips for connecting with friends, partners and colleagues. Plus we give some fun conversation starters a go! We hope that you will enjoy this episode! If you have ideas on how to connect with the people in your life, whilst maintaining social distancing, we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with us over on @LetsDiscussPodcast on Instagram.  EPISODE 78 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 78 SHOW LINKS A Cup of Jo blog Hobbycraft wreath making supplies Kate La Vie’s cocktails at home The Cocktail Book by Balthazar London Happier by Gretchen Rubin Jude’s ice cream @MarenMorris Bad on Paper podcast Shagged Married Annoyed podcast Happier in Hollywood podcast, episode 177: Stepping Into Your Power At Work With Executive Coach Marie Garvey SUPPORT IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH If you are struggling with your mental health, and need extra support, please know that you can always reach out to the Samaritans, either via samaritans.org or by calling 116 123 TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

As we settle into autumn and look ahead to winter, we’ve been turning our attention to everyday joys, and learning to incorporate more healthy habits into our routines. In this episode we are sharing our action plans for autumn/winter 2020, as well as a whole host of GOOD things we are looking forward to over the cooler months.  We would love to hear how you’re welcoming the cosy seasons too! Let us know on Instagram over on @LetsDiscussPodcast. EPISODE 77 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 77 SHOW LINKS Printable Autumn Bucket List by Almost Makes Perfect PODCASTS WE MENTION Unlocking Us podcast by Brené Brown, On My Mind: RBG, Surge Capacity, and Play as an Energy Source Happier Happier in Hollywood Shagged Married Annoyed NPR podcast, Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You TV SHOWS WE MENTION Modern Family Chesapeake Shores Parks and Recreation Grace & Frankie Friends The Social Dilemma  WET WEATHER CLOTHING SOREL boots Uniqlo AUTUMN/WINTER NOTES Dried flowers guide by Geneva Vanderzeil on Collectivegen Guide to Palo Santo Depop Functional Medicine: My Experience at The Maas Clinic on The Elgin Avenue, Monica’s blog The Maas Clinic Vitamin D advice on The Chalkboard Mag Tone it Up Quay Australia Blue Light Filtering Glasses Cult Furniture  Monica’s office chair by Cult Furniture Wild Nutrition supplements Hilary Duff’s home on Architectural Digest TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

What have you been up to for the majority of 2020? If your answer largely involves binge-watching TV shows then welcome to our club! In today’s episode we are diving deep into our TV obsessions of 2020. From the juiciest reality TV, through to the most bonkers cult series, we are sharing the shows that have soothed us and entertained us thus far this year. We would love to know your faves too! Drop us a line over on Instagram, and feel free to weigh in with your opinions. EPISODE 76 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 76 SHOW LINKS SHOW’S WE DISCUSS 1. Selling Sunset How ‘Selling Sunset’ Creator Adam DiVello Created A Reality TV Phenomenon—Just Don’t Ask Him About Christine By Meg Zukin Selling Sunset alignment chart on Reddit Mary’s $10,000,000 listing Christine Quinn’s wedding 2. Tiger King 3. Sweet Magnolias Where Does Maddie on 'Sweet Magnolias' Get Her Dresses? The Show's Costume Designer Reveals Her Wardrobe Sources SHOW’S WE HAVE LOVED The Mindy Project The Hills New Beginnings The Hills The Fall  Modern Family  How I Met Your Mother New Girl Friends From College Line of Duty Upload Indian Matchmaking The Home Edit TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com. AUDIO NOTE Due to COVID-19 we have recorded Season 10 of Let’s Discuss Podcast remotely. This has allowed us the opportunity to connect with you all (yay!) via your earbuds, but unfortunately some of the audio isn’t as on point as we’d like it to be. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the show nonetheless.

Welcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss podcast! We are so happy to be entering double digits here with you, kick starting Season 10. Today’s episode is a ‘COVID-19 catch-up’. Things have changed dramatically in the world since Season 9 of the show, when we were on the cusp of our first lockdown here in the UK. Since then, the term “corona-coaster” has been banded about with good reason. It has been a year of many ups and downs, and today we’re sharing what’s kept us going during this ‘unprecedented’ time.  We hope you’ll enjoy this week’s episode, and let us know how you get on playing Pandemic Bingo with us! EPISODE 75 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 75 SHOW LINKS Stitch Fix Hoxton Bakehouse Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Barista Blend Your Live Guide TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

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It’s time to wrap Season 9! As per tradition our last episode of the season is a listener Q&A! This episode is jam-packed with answers to your most-pressing questions on all things life, love, work and wellbeing. We hope that you’ll enjoy hearing our take on lockdown, career pivots, life dilemmas and more . . . you really came through with the questions! Stay in touch with us until next season over on Instagram, thank you so much for joining us for another season of the show. SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Beauty Pie Soul Providers Oil OATLY! Barista Blend Milk Cook Vegetarian Lasagne Spanx Seamless Leggings Lululemon Yoga Leggings  Wendy Gilmore’s Fritter Recipe Monica’s Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe Charlotte Bryer-Ash Ep. 62: Jealousy & Life Milestones Ep. 58: Career Crisis Ep. 51: The Decision To Start A Family TV Shows To Watch: ER, Friday Night Lights, Gilmore Girls, Brothers & Sisters, The OC, Gossip Girl, The US Office, Brooklyn 99, New Girl, The Mindy Project, Broad City Favourite apps: Good Reads, Tezza App, Unfold, CityMapper, DuoLingo, Podcast, Instagram, Spotify, Notes, Mosaico, Planoly, A Color Story, Snapseed, SKRWT, Bloom & Wild, Nike Run Club, Health, Depop, Habits

It’s inevitable — we all experience bad days. In this episode of Let’s Discuss we divvy up the severity our bad days into levels 1, 2 and 3. We share our tips and tricks for turning a bad day around, as well as advice we take head of when a day just feels like a right off.  We hope that these tips help you if you are currently experiencing a bad day, and that they help to armour you for when your next one crops up. If you have your own tips for turning around a day, get in touch! We would love to hear from you. We hope that you have a GOOD day ahead. But if it’s a challenging one, we hope that these tips can help! SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Ep. 24: Burnout, Exhaustion, How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep  Ep. 65: Our Thoughts On Being And Extrovert And An Introvert Ep. 71: An Interview With Artist Nina Brooke If you like Pina Coladas playlist on Spotify  The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Working from home has been the norm for both of us for many years, but given the current state of the world it’s a working setup that many people are new to. We happened to record this episode just before lockdown was enforced in the UK, and now the timing for it could not feel more poignant. Whether you’re well into your WFH groove or it is completely new to you, we hope that this episode will be helpful. We have gathered all of our best advice for working efficiently from home, including tips on setting up your office space, organising your time, being productive and navigating feelings of loneliness. SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Ella’s home office tour Griffin Elevator Computer Laptop Stand Monica’s home office tour  Macro to-do lists The Productivity Planner  Bose noise-cancelling headphones  Dusk bed linen Ep. 65: Our Thoughts On Being An Extrovert & An Introvert

We’re over the moon to welcome artist Nina Brooke to the show today! Nina is an artist whose work we’ve admired for a long time — indeed Ella owns one of her beautiful beach prints — and we were thrilled when Nina agreed to come onto the show to discuss her career journey, advice for fellow artists, as well as tips for exploring her home area of Cornwall.  Nina’s outlook on life and work is so calming, we hope that you’ll love getting to know Nina as much as we did.  SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Nina’s website: Nina Brooke Nina’s Instagram: @nina_brooke_artist HUMAN film series, by Yaan Arthus-Bertrand Nina’s advice for exploring Cornwall: for a walk, visit the Rock area go to Padstow for food, and eat at Caffè Rojano or Paul Ainsworth at No 6 for a swim, visit Porthcothan Bay  for surfing, try the Newquay area for hotels, check out Watergate Bay Nina’s advice for surf fans: Biarritz, France, best for learners Costa Rica, good for more advanced surfers Sri Lanka, for beauty and nature  Nina’s packing hacks: coral-safe sunscreen, like Surf Mud mosquito spray pack light

When someone brings up the topic of people pleasing, do you immediately think “yep, that describes me!”? To an extent we all ‘people please’ from time to time, be it saying “yes” to something which benefits someone else, and not us, or consistently agreeing to a commitment which really isn’t in our best interest. People pleasing isn’t synonymous with doing something wrong, but when your needs are knocked to the bottom of the pile time and time again, your tendency to say “yes” all the time may need to be revisited.  In today’s episode of Let’s Discuss podcast we address the issue of people pleasing, how it crops up in our own lives, and how we try to safeguard ourselves from people pleasing tendencies which have a negative impact.  SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Are You a People Pleaser? by Sherry Pagoto ph.D, on Psychology Today Comfort Zones: Women Writers Tackling Unfamiliar Ground by Jigsaw, edited by Sonder & Tell in aid of Women for Women International. Brené Brown “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

We are so excited to welcome Monica’s Mama Eliana to the show today, to talk all things cleaning and household upkeep. Anyone who knows Eliana knows that amongst her many talents, she is somewhat of a superhero when it comes to keeping a house tidy, clean and organised.  For fourteen years Eliana owned and ran a guesthouse in Southampton, and (as Monica knows first-hand) it was somewhat of a military operation cleanliness-wise. Over the years Eliana has come to be the go-to authority for her immediate circle (and her circle’s circle!) for all things housekeeping.  Mama Eliana is truly a fountain of household knowledge, and we are over the moon to welcome her to the show today to talk us through all things household upkeep, cleaning hacks and more. OUR SHOW SPONSOR We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.  Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Eliana’s must-have cleaning supplies: microfibre cloths a clean sink washing up liquid white vinegar (for glass, laundry and washing up)  soda crystals UK Men’s Sheds Association QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE Cleaning products for sensitive skin.  How to clean your washing machine to keep it smelling fresh.  How to remove a blu tac mark from the wall.  How to make a bed feel like a hotel bed.  How to get a mark out of a wooden table

Astrology has been a keen interest of Ella’s forever, and via Ella (and other eager friends) Monica has upgraded her interest in astrology from Girl Talk horoscopes (remember those?!), to a more in-depth analysis too. We are so happy to welcome renowned astrologer Francesca Oddie to the show today!  Francesca chats to us about what your birth chart can reveal about your innate nature, why learning about your partner’s chart can be helpful when it comes to compatibility, and just what Mercury retrograde and Saturn’s return really mean.   If you’ve ever been curious about astrology, and how it can lend you a guiding hand, we hope that this episode will be an enlightening one for you. OUR SHOW SPONSOR We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.  Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com SHOW LINKS @LetsDiscussPodcast @CocosTeaParty @MonicaBeatrice Francesca Oddie's website @FrancescaOddieAstrology Aleksandra Zee's website @AleksandraZee Ep 41. Holistic Health Coach Tori Boughey on Finding Balance Elizabeth Scarlett - the brand we met Francesca through Selfridges’ astrological Christmas display, in 2015 via Drapers online

Welcome back to Let’s Discuss Podcast! We're so happy to be back here with you for Season 9 of the show. As of today (Ella’s 30th Birthday!), we’ve both officially joined the 30s club. Meaning that our old tagline “navigating life as 20-somethings” has had a facelift. (Along with our new logo - did you notice?!) We’re now simply “navigating life”! Entering a new age decade has made us both reflect on the life lessons we’ve learnt up until now.  So much so, that we thought it would be fun to put these lessons into a comprehensive list to share with you! Cue: 30 Lessons We’ve Learnt by 30.  We hope that these lessons, mantras and mini life hacks will resonate with you too.  As always we’d love to hear your thoughts!  If you’d like to get in touch you can reach out to us on Instagram, we’re over on @LetsDiscussPodcast, or find us individually too. Monica is @MonicaBeatrice and Ella is @CocosTeaParty.  OUR SHOW SPONSOR We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.  Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com SHOW LINKS 13 Going On 30  @JenandJennifer - our wonderful friend Jennifer Darr. Jen is the illustrator behind our new logo. @TheSeptemberChronicles - Jen’s travel account Michael Scott Birthday Card @StaceySolomon  Let’s Discuss Episode 4. Fitness Journeys in our 20s Ella’s News The Power of Positive Quitting Watching: Love Is Blind Reading: Expectation by Anna Hope Listening to: The Missing Cryptoqueen Podcast on BBC Sounds Monica’s News Monica turned 30!  Read her blog post on the milestone. Watching: Grace & Frankie

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss! Whilst we were preparing for the launch of Season 9 on April 7th this year, the shape-shifting times that we’re living in as we navigate COVID-19, prompted us to record this bonus episode for you.  Right now things are changing by the moment, and there is a huge array of emotions being felt. Amongst them: uncertainty, fear, hope, gratitude and a general sense of limbo.  Whilst we navigate these unchartered waters personally, we wanted to check in with you. To see how you’re doing. And to talk through some of the things we’re doing to try and stay on top of our own wellbeing (mentally and physically) and productivity during this season.  We started Let’s Discuss Podcast as a way to open up the conversations we were having as friends, with you. And now, more so than ever, that sense of sharing and support is at the forefront of our minds. We want you to feel as supported as possible right now, and like you can talk to us about how you’re getting on. Which you absolutely can! If you’d like to reach out we’re over on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast, and individually you can find us on @MonicaBeatrice and @CocosTeaParty.  We hope that this bonus episode will offer some comfort to you right now. We’re thinking of you and your loved ones. Sending huge love your way. SHOW LINKS @Carly (Carly the Prepster) @CarlysStitchClub Eva Howard Designs Macramé for the Modern Home by Isabella Strambio How to Create a Routine When You're in Isolation by Kate Turner, for The Elgin Avenue Retro Pop playlist by Spotify Mornings III playlist by Chrissy of Harlowe James @Vestpod Let's Discuss Podcast, episode 61 with Emilie Bellet of Vestpod Netflix gift card

Welcome to the last episode of Let’s Discuss Season 8! Not to mention the last episode of 2019 and this decade! We are so grateful to you for tuning in this season, and we hope that you’ll love reliving our highs and lows of the past 365 days with us. Here’s our big round-up of 2019! Wishing you a wonderful festive season ahead, we’ll see you next time in 2020! EPISODE 66 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 66 SHOW LINKS Our Morocco trip: on Coco’s Tea Party and The Elgin Avenue Glasgow with our friend Wendy: on @CocosTeaParty and @MonicaBeatrice The Coco’s Tea Party Book Club Ashley Iaconetti on Instagram Ep. 58: Career Crisis Our favourite items from 2019 Rattan mirror: La Redoute Custom artwork for Monica and Oli: Carly Berry @CarlyBerryArt Bed linen: Himla  Pasta bowls: Denby pasta bowls Hairbands: Alice & Blair  Astley Clarke locket: Celestial compass locket Lily and Lionel dress: ‘Marlowe’ style, in blue Topshop Jamie jeans Spanx faux-leather... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Do you know if you are an extrovert or an introvert? As a mixed pairing (can you guess who’s who?!) we talk often about how we recharge our batteries.  With the festive season upon us there’s more opportunity than ever for pressure on your energy resources, especially (perhaps?!) if you’re an introvert.  In today’s episode we’re discussing our individual traits, the benefits and challenges we experience, and how we’ll be approaching the festive season to make sure we keep our fuel tanks topped up.  We’d love to hear about your experience too! Drop us a line on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast. EPISODE 65 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 65 SHOW LINKS Are You An Introvert Or An Extrovert? What It Means For Your Career on Fast Company Our Morocco Trip on Coco’s Tea Party - Part 1 and Part 2 Our Morocco Trip on The Elgin Avenue  Let’s Discuss Episode 13: Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To Expectations Positive Psychology Flow Chart  The Bold Type TV Show  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Welcome to our very special bonus episode ALL about books! As regular listeners will know, Ella is our resident literary expert, flying through books at a crazy rate.  68 and counting this year! Whenever Monica needs a book recommendation, Ella is her first port of call and today we decided to open up Ella’s extensive book advice to you.  If you are on the lookout for your next great read, or you need gift inspiration for the festive season and beyond, this episode is for you! Happy listening! EPISODE 64 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 64 SHOW LINKS Let’s Discuss Episode 34. How Reading Has Impacted Our Lives The Coco’s Tea Party Book Club  From The Corner Of The Oval Office by Beck Dorey-Stein Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Elin Hilderbrand - Ella’s favourite ‘brain candy’ author.  The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan acast.com/privacy

Our resident dating expert 'Ask A Straight Guy' is back! In this week’s episode we put your dating questions to 'Ask A Straight Guy' (aka Monica’s husband Oli) and discuss a myriad of questions including: why guys take so long to text back, if it’s harder for intelligent women to find a boyfriend and how to avoid settling.  As always this was a SUPER fun episode to record, and we hope you’ll love listening along! If you have a dating question you’d like us to answer in our next 'Ask A Straight Guy' segment, drop us a DM on Instagram over at @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 63 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 63 SHOW LINKS Let’s Discuss Episode 54: Ghosting and Other Dating Disasters The Victoria & Albert Museum  Let’s Discuss Episode 41: Holistic Health Coach Tori Boughey on Finding Balance TBalance by Tori Boughey  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

There are so many milestones throughout our twenties, which we are conditioned to think that we ‘need’ to hit. Degrees, moving out of home, partners, engagement, marriage, babies, promotions . . . it’s a LOT! It’s normal to feel pangs of jealousy as your friends, or people you know (or even people you don’t know!) achieve certain things.  Whatever the circumstances, jealousy is not a nice feeling, and today we are exploring how we can navigate feelings of envy. And how can we reframe our jealousy in a more positive way? On the flip side, what can you do when you feel like your friends are being resentful of your successes? As always, feel free to leave us a comment on our Instagram account and share your experience with us! We’d love to hear from you. EPISODE 62 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 62 SHOW LINKS Ep. 58: Career Crisis - What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like You’re On The Right Path Ep. 1: Social Media & Comparison Mary Laura Philpott - I Miss You When I Blink Baz Luhrnmann - Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen Lauren Graham - Talking As Fast As I Can. The except that Ella shared: “But life doesn't often spell things out for you or give you what you want exactly when you want it, otherwise it wouldn't be called life, it would be called vending machine.” 5 Practices To Give You Hope Through Infertility on The Glitter Guide, by Kara Stout and the excerpt that Ella shared: “Having unmet expectations gets me every time. I’m working on this. I have to let go, I have to accept when things don’t go according to my plan or timeline, and I have to make an effort to still be happy regardless of these circumstances. Don’t get me wrong. I allow myself to cry and be sad. It’s OK to be heartbroken, it’s OK to cry and not want to get out... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We all want to feel more confident discussing finances and addressing our own individual financial needs. It can feel overwhelming to consider your pension, investments, mortgages . . . it’s a LOT. Fortunately for us we recently sat down with the incredible Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod and author of the brilliantly-titled “You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich” to discuss all of the above and more.  Emilie makes talking about money feel natural, and unpicks the terminology that can oftentimes feel totally alien to us.  Taking charge of your financial life is important, and we are thrilled to be able to share Emilie’s advice with you.  Listen in and let us know your thoughts! EPISODE 61 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 61 SHOW LINKS You’re Not Broke You’re Pre-Rich: How to streamline your finances, stay in control of your bank balance and have more £££ by Emilie Bellet  Vestpod, Emilie’s business providing education around finances. Emilie’s Instagram Account - @Vestpod Services and apps mentioned by Emilie: Monzo  Revolut  Starling Bank Moneybox Nutmeg Moneyfarm Wealthify Money Advice Service  Emma  Bean  The Financial Times podcast: FT Money Show The Financial Times Emilie’s takeaway tip: “Spend less than you earn” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Surprise! We’re popping up with a special bonus episode this week to share ALL the details of Monica’s recent wedding to Oli in Menorca. We’ve received so many questions from listeners about Monica’s big day, and we thought it would be fun to piece them together and answer some for you! So, here’s the lowdown on Monica and Oli’s September wedding in Menorca. From the dress, to the venue, details and do’s and don’ts . . . it’s all included! Here’s your exclusive invitation (albeit vicariously) to Monica and Oli’s wedding day. We can’t wait to share with you!  EPISODE 60 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 60 SHOW LINKS Monica’s engagement story - Let’s Discuss, Episode 33 Monica’s wedding venue - Alcaufar Vell, Menorca Grace Loves Lace - the bohemian wedding dress brand Monica likes The original ‘Hollie dress’ by Grace Loves Lace  The ‘Hollie 2.0 dress’ by Grace Loves Lace - no longer available. The ‘Hart’ is similar. Monica’s wedding dress on Instagram Example and Erin McNaught’s wedding day  Sassi Holford - the designer of Monica’s wedding dress! Monica wore the 'Emma' style. Soundwave Menorca - the company Monica used for sound and lighting in Menorca Es Bonsais - Monica’s florist in Menorca Charlotte Wood - Monica’s wedding makeup artist (available in the UK) Jade Hepenstal - Monica’s wedding hair stylist (available in the UK) “I’ll Be There... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Today we have a very special guest on the show: Elizabeth Scarlett founder, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Petrides. We sat down with Lizzie to discuss how to keep up with creativity when you live a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s painting, yoga or something altogether different, we’d all like to be able to find time to pursue a hobby we enjoy. We quizzed Lizzie (one of the busiest people we know) on how she allocates time for creativity, both for her work as a designer and on a personal level too. We hope you love getting to know Lizzie and her gorgeous brand as much as we loved having her on the show! Be sure to explore Elizabeth Scarlett's online store, and snoop on Lizzie's adorable pup Lamu! EPISODE 59 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 59 SHOW LINKS Elizabeth Scarlett’s online shop Elizabeth Scarlett’s Instagram account - @ElizabethScarlett Elizabeth Petrides’ Instagram account - @ElizabethScarlettPetrides Yoga Nidra - the meditative yoga Lizzie enjoys Lizzie’s gorgeous pup Lamu - @LadyLamu The Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden Elizabeth Scarlett bedding For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Do you feel like you’re on the wrong career path? Or like you’re at a pivot point and don’t know which direction to take?  We’re diving into our experience with “career crisis”, and how we’ve both been addressing it.  EPISODE 58 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 58 SHOW LINKS Episode 50. Our Thoughts on the Future of Blogging & Instagram Illume Retreat  This Will Only Hurt A Little by Busy Philipps Geri Hirsch’s Blog Because I’m Addicted Happier in Hollywood podcast “the antidote to anxiety is action” Monica’s Health. Home. Hustle approach Taylor Sterling’s links: Glitter Guide, Tired Dreamers Club, Taylor-Sterling Mary Laura Philpott Answers May’s “Ask An Author”: I’m About to Get My Degree From Grad School - Now What? on Bustle Career Contessa The Everygirl Glitter Guide I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott Rising Strong by Brené Brown Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Ella’s career crisis blog posts: My Experience with Career Dissatisfaction acast.com/privacy

Welcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss podcast! After our summer hiatus many things have happened for us both, and in this episode we’re having a proper ‘grab-a-coffee’ catch-up on everything. Here’s a run down of our highs and our lows since we were last in your earbuds, as well as what we’re looking forward to this season.  We are so happy to be back here with you! Here’s to another great season ahead! EPISODE 57 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 57 SHOW LINKS Our friend Wendy Gilmore on the Podcast. Episode 51 Our skincare episode. Episode 48 Coco’s Tea Party Book Club  Coleen Rooney x Rebekah Vardy Avington Park outdoor cinema The Green Eyed Girl - Claire’s beautiful blog Ella’s mini-pumpkin display at home The new Little Women movie A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby preview Carbon 38 Leather Leggings (Referred to erroneously as ‘Carbon 8’ in the episode - doh!) Monica’s pink autumnal outfit Crew Clothing Western Ankle Boots Vita Liberata Self Tanning Lotion Vita Liberata Tanning Mousse Spanx Faux Leather Leggings  Fractured by Catherine... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

And that’s a wrap for Season 7! It’s been SO fun sharing another season of the show with you, and we hope you’ve enjoyed listening as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together.  As per tradition our end-of-season show is a Q&A, but this time it’s with a twist! Instead of opening up the floor to questions, we decided to quiz one another about our current ‘obsessions’. Listen in on our conversation to find out which shows we’re currently loving, our ultimate girl crushes, our nerdiest interests and so much more. Thank you so much for supporting another season of Let’s Discuss! EPISODE 56 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 56 SHOW LINKS Bad on Paper podcast TV Shows Dirty John Real Housewives of New Jersey Scandal The US Office Dynasty Instagram Accounts @APairAndASpare @ConsiderTheWldFlwrs @KatieOSelvidge @The_Spines @MelissaWoodHealth @OllieBritishShorthair Girl Crushes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Jenna Kutcher Charlotte Bridgeman Geri Hirsch Reese Witherspoon Podcasts Happier Happier in Hollywood The Teacher’s Pet  Bear Brook  Books Cerce by Madeleine Miller The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Alger acast.com/privacy

For the penultimate episode of Season 7 we sit down with the wonderful Callie Thorpe, model, body-positivity activist and blogger.  We love spending time with Callie - her energy is contagious! We discuss what ‘wellness my way’ means, and why setting and enjoying your own goals is so important. Plus we dive into the subject of diversity within the wellbeing and influencer industry.  If you’ve ever felt pressured by ‘wellness ideals’, or struggled to follow your own path, we hope that Callie’s story, energy and advice can help. Our conversation with Callie prompted us to think about our own wellbeing in a new way, and we hope that it resonates with you too!  EPISODE 55 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast Callie’s blog - Callie Thorpe Callie’s Instagram account - @CallieThorpe Callie’s second Instagram account - @TheConfidenceCorner EPISODE 55 SHOW LINKS #WellnessMyWay Tom Jones’ duet album Reload Gabi Fresh River Island Plus Ella Chloe Swims Alex Stedman’s post on her Instagram account @TheFrugality  Avant Garde Vegan cook book  Episode 47. of Let’s Discuss with Katherine Ormerod Callie’s Instagram post on travel anxiety For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The topic of ‘ghosting’ comes up whenever we sit down to discuss dating.  In an app-centric dating world, it can feel like the distance between real human interaction and hiding behind a screen is huge, making it easier than ever to ghost. As our resident single lady, Ella has experienced ghosting a number of times, and on every occasion it downright sucks. In this episode we chat about our own dating mishaps, including ghosting, and give our two cents on how to handle a dating disaster.  We also sit down with dating expert Clara Artschwager to get her take on ghosting, and to quiz her on how to meet people in real life. Clara has so many brilliant tips on how to handle a setback, and how to build your confidence with dating.  We hope you’ll enjoy the show! Whether you’re dating or not, this episode contains some brilliant tips for interacting with people IRL.  EPISODE 54 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Clara’s website - Clara Artschwager Clara’s Instagram - @ClaraPersis EPISODE 54 SHOW LINKS Meeting People in Person by Clara Artschwager for The Stripe Dating articles on Coco’s Tea Party For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s time for our first ever repeat guest—the wonderful Anna Newton! Since we last spoke to Anna in episode 20 of Let’s Discuss, Anna has gone on to pen her first book: An Edited Life: Simple Steps to Streamlining your Life, at Work and at Home. We consider Anna to be our go-to girl for all things organisation, and we couldn't wait to sit down with her to discuss her approach to ‘being the editor of your own life’.  From budgeting, to working from home, and creating a capsule wardrobe, we chat about paring things back to create more margin in your life. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Anna, and we hope that you’ll love virtually hanging out with the three of us, as much as we did! EPISODE 53 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Anna’s blog - The Anna Edit Anna’s Youtube channel - The Anna Edit Anna’s Instagram account - @TheAnnaEdit Anna’s book - An Edited Life: Simple Steps to Streamlining your Life, at Work and at Home EPISODE 53 SHOW LINKS Anna’s first appearance on Let’s Discuss - Episode 20 5 Tips for Planning an Amazing Hen Do on The Elgin Avenue The ‘One Touch’ Technique on The Elgin Avenue For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We are over the moon to welcome best-selling author (and Monica’s dear friend) Libby Page onto the show today! Libby’s first novel The Lido, was described as the “feel-good debut” of 2018, and quickly became a Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller. The Lido has since been sold in more than 24 territories around the world, and a movie adaptation is also in development. The Lido – which is titled Mornings with Rosemary in the US – tells the story of an unlikely friendship between 26-year-old journalist Kate, and 86-year-old Rosemary. Rosemary has been swimming at the Brixton Lido for most of her life. And when the Lido is threatened with closure, Kate and Rosemary forge a surprise alliance. In the pursuit to save the Lido, both women find themselves impassioned by the strength of the local community, and discover more about themselves than they ever expected. As author Sara Winman wrote The Lido is a “Joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship”.  We both absolutely loved The Lido, and are so excited to chat to Libby about the process of writing her first novel – which comes out in paperback, this spring. We hope you’ll love getting to know Libby, and be inspired by her story, as much as we are! EPISODE 52 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast Libby’s Instagram account - @LibbyPageWrites EPISODE 52 SHOW LINKS Libby’s debut novel The Lido (UK and elsewhere) Mornings With Rosemary (US)  Some of Libby’s favourite books:  When God Was A Rabbit by Sarah Winman  Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce  Entanglement by Katie Mahood  Some of Libby’s favourite authors:  Joanne Harris  Zadie Smith Elizabeth Strout Jessie Burton  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week we’re exploring a subject close to our hearts: the question of whether or not we’d like to have children, and how we feel about the wider dialogue around that choice.  Plus . . . ! We are over the moon to be joined by our great friend Wendy Gilmour, of Thankfifi blog, for part of the show. Wendy recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Hunter, into her family. Wendy shares her journey into parenthood, and how her choice wasn’t always clear.  Every person is different, and your choice surrounding parenthood is uniquely your own. We hope that this episode will resonate with you, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject too.  EPISODE 51 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast Wendy’s blog - Thank Fifi Wendy’s Instagram account - @ThankFifi EPISODE 51 SHOW LINKS 8 Women on Choosing Not To Have Kids on Cup of Jo  Dear Sugars podcast by Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond  The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin  Laura Jane Williams’ episode on Let’s Discuss  The 12ish Style  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

To mark our milestone 50th episode(!), we are taking an in-depth look at the future of blogging. With 21 years of blogging experience between us, we have seen the industry’s landscape change dramatically. Many times over! The blogging world, as it now stands, is SO different to when we first started.  As social media platforms, like Instagram, become increasingly more prominent, we’re exploring blogging's relevance in 2019, and what the future of the industry holds.  We also share advice for newbie bloggers, and bloggers looking to go full-time with their platforms.  We dip into the relationship between our egos and our analytics, and how we try to keep comparison at bay.  And finally we round things off by sharing our long-term blogging plans, how we feel about blogs and social media playing a part in our lives, and some of our all-time favourite blogs.  This is VERY in-depth conversation about the blogging industry, and we hope that you’ll love diving into it with us! EPISODE 50 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 50 SHOW LINKS Laura Jane Williams  Episode 43. with Laura Jane Williams  Katherine Ormerod’s book Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life Episode 47. with Katherine Ormerod  The ASA guidelines  What is the Saturn Return? Why Your Blog Is More Important Than Ever on A Pair & A Spare 10 Social Media Trends to Watch In 2019 on entrepreneur.com by Deep Patel  Monica’s favourite bloggers: Geneva Vanderzeil from A Pair & A Spare  Anna Newton from The Anna Edit   Sivan Ayla from Sivan Ayla  Ella’s favourite bloggers: A Cup of Jo  Grace Atwood from... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week we are thrilled to welcome world-famous ethnobotanist James Wong to the show. James is a plant scientist, broadcaster, science writer, author and self-proclaimed indoor jungle creator.  Since 2014 James has been the in-house ethnobotanist for one of our favourite skincare brands Liz Earle, and to say that we were excited to sit down with James at Liz Earle’s HQ would be a huge understatement.  During the course of our conversation we quizzed James on a whole array of subjects, from what ethnobotany entails, to the power of plants in our lives, all the way through to how to care for our houseplants. James is one of the smartest people we have ever met, and this episode is a crash course in plant science, the use of plants in the beauty industry and how to keep your succulents looking fresh.  Plus SO much more.  We hope you’ll love virtually sitting down with James as much as we did! We felt a LOT more educated after an hour in James’ company!  A huge thank you to the Liz Earle team for making our time with James possible.  EPISODE 49 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue James’ website - James Wong Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice James’ Instagram account - @BotanyGeek  Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 49 SHOW LINKS Liz Earle skincare James’ work with Liz Earle For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Skincare is a subject we could chat about ALL day long!  We try so many products through our work (and personal obsessions) that we decided to open up our bathrooms to you and share our skincare shelfies.  From the daily routines we go through, to how we tackle our skincare problems, we’re opening up about ALL things skin. If you suffer with pigmentation, hormonal acne, or just love a great beauty chat, we hope today’s episode will resonate with you.  We'd love to hear your thoughts! EPISODE 48 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast EPISODE 48 SHOW LINKS MONICA’S PRODUCT LIST Origins GinZing Ultra-Hydrating Energy-Boosting Cream Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Light Moisturiser – Combination/Oily Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm  ELEMIS Soothing Apricot Toner REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Oil By Sarah London Organic Facial Oil  ELEMIS’s Peptide⁴ Night Recovery Cream-Oil Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer Allies of Skin Promise Keeper Blemish Sleeping Facial ELLA’S PRODUCT LIST Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel acast.com/privacy

Welcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss! We are so happy to be here with you.  To kick start Season 7 we sat down with writer, speaker, influencer and author Katherine Ormerod to discuss her book Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life.  As bloggers ourselves, and avid users of social media, we empathise with the emotional ebbs and flows of using various platforms.  During this episode we dive into the impetus behind Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Life, and discuss at length the impact using social media can have on our lives.  We also discuss the simple habit changes we can all make to have a healthier relationship with our apps.  We hope that you'll love virtually chatting this through with us, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic! We have a brand new Instagram account which you can connect with us on: @LetsDiscussPodcast. EPISODE 46 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Katherine’s Instagram - @Katherine_Ormerod Katherine’s motherhood Instagram account - @MamaLovesGrey Katherine’s website - Work Work Work  Katherine’s book - Why Social Media Us Ruining Your Life  EPISODE 46 SHOW LINKS Episode 24. Burnout, Exhaustion & How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep with Rosie Curtis For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

What a year it’s been! We can’t quite believe that we’re wrapping 2018. It’s been an incredible year of sharing on the podcast, and we are so grateful to you for listening, reaching out and letting us know how much you enjoy the show. We do a happy little dance every time we hear from you! In this episode we’re reviewing 2018, our highs, lows and all of our favourite things.  It’s so important to take time to reflect, and we hope that you’ll enjoy doing so with us. We also hope that it may help you to look back on 2018 too.  Thank you so much for supporting the show! Happy holidays!  EPISODE 46 SHOW NOTES  Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice EPISODE 46 SHOW LINKS Episode 33. Weddings, Monica’s Engagement, Our Favourite Famous Wedding Dresses & Advice For Being A Bridesmaid  Our retreat with Philips at Lime Wood Hotel - on The Elgin Avenue, on Coco’s Tea Party Episode 32. Decorating On A 20-Something Budget - Our First Ever LIVE Recording With Sainsbury’s Home & Argos Home Monica’s poster collection now stocked at hero  The Coco’s Tea Party Book Club  OUR FAVOURITE THINGS FROM 2018 TV Shows: Big Little Lies, Killing Eve, Grace and Frankie, Queer Eye Movies: To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Crazy Rich Asians  Podcasts: Happier in Hollywood, Happier, Dear Sugars, Homecoming, Case File, Goaldigger, Love Stories, Pop Cast, The Teacher’s Pet, Dear 1995  Internet beings: Adriene Mishler of Yoga with Adriene, Kaitlyn Bristowe of Off The Vine Books: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, acast.com/privacy

Nothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker ballet, and this week we’re over the moon to welcome Beatriz Stix-Brunell, a First Soloist at The Royal Ballet, to the show.  Beatriz is dancing in the iconic role of the Sugar Plum Fairy this winter, and we’re diving deep into the magical story of The Nutcracker, and why the ballet is just so enchanting, with her.  We also chat to Beatriz about the intense preparation she goes through for her work, as well as what it’s like to celebrate the festive season backstage at the Royal Opera House. Beatriz opens up about her early journey into ballet, her incredible career focus and the intricacies of being a dancer. Finally, we chat about one of our favourite shared hobbies. Can you guess what it is?! This is a magically festive episode which is a must-listen for all fans of the ballet and anyone who loves a big dose of inspiration.  EPISODE 45 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Beatriz’s biography - Royal Opera House Beatriz’s Instagram account - @BStix-Brunell Beatriz will be performing in a leading role over the following dates at the Royal Opera House: The Nutcracker – Tuesday 1 January, 2pm The Two Pigeons- Saturday 19 January, 12 noon Romeo and Juliet- Monday 13 May, 7.30pm/Saturday 25 May, 1.30pm Beatriz will be in the cast of every performance for the above shows, but on the dates above Beatriz will be dancing in the lead role, should you wish to watch her. We recommend you do! All tickets and details can be found here: Royal Opera House events.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We are so excited to welcome wellness guru Cat Meffan to the show! Cat is a yoga teacher, wellness retreat host, Youtuber, blogger and all round sunshine-emitting lady. We met Cat a year ago, via our dear friend Kristina Karlsson, and since our first dinner together we’ve been hooked on Cat’s work.  During our interview with Cat we discussed a whole myriad of wellbeing-related topics, including: comparison on the internet, finding your groove with exercise and how to approach the festive season with a healthy mindset.  With Christmas right around the corner we can’t think of a better time to hone in on our health and wellbeing priorities, alongside a healthy (no pun intended!) dose of celebrating too.  We feel so inspired by Cat’s approach to life, and we hope that you will too. EPISODE 44 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Cat’s blog - Imperfect Matter Cat’s Instagram account - @CatMeffan Let’s Discuss Podcast - Episode 21. Kristina Karlsson On Positive Intentions, Setting Goals & Dreams  Cat’s 2019 retreats  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Welcome to Season 6 of Let’s Discuss podcast! How quickly have two years of podcasting gone?! Thank you so much for listening, supporting the show and for all of your amazing DMs/emails and comments; we are always so (so so!) happy to receive them!  This season we’ve invited a whole roster of incredible guests onto the show. We hope they’ll inspire you as much as they have inspired us, especially as we head into the festive season and think about 2019.  To kick off Season 6, we chatted with the incredible Laura Jane Williams. Laura is the author of two memoirs: Becoming: Sex, Second Chances and Figuring Out Who the Hell I Am and Ice Cream for Breakfast: How rediscovering your inner child can make you calmer, happier, and solve your bullshit adult problems.  We had the pleasure of meeting Laura via work this year and we were immediately hooked on her hilarious story-telling, warm nature and no-bullshit attitude.  Laura has lived (what feels like!) 100 lives already, and in this interview we discuss a whole manner of things including Laura’s journey to becoming an author, her stint living in Siberia (really!) and how to let go of self-imposed guilt.  We also talk about productivity, priorities and how to make your 'yes' mean something.  Laura has so much wisdom to share, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her better. EPISODE 43 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Laura Jane Williams’ website - Superlatively Rude  Laura’s Instagram account - @SuperlativelyLJ Laura’s column for Red online Becoming: Sex, Second Chances & Figuring Out Who The Hell I Am by Laura Jane Williams Ice Cream for Breakfast: How Rediscovering Your Inner Child Can Make You Calmer, Happier And Solve Your Bullsh*t Adult Problems by Laura Jane Williams  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Wow! We can’t quite believe that we’ve come to the end of another season of Let’s Discuss! Thank you so much for joining us for Season 5. If it’s possible to choose a favourite season, this has to be ours so far.  As per tradition, the last episode of this season is a listener Q&A. And you guys delivered! We have a whole host of juicy questions to answer from you. From career quandaries and love dilemmas all the way through to soul-searching discussions.  This was a super fun (and at times high emotion!) episode to record. We hope you’ll love listening as much as we loved recording it for you.  Enjoy this season’s Q&A and we can’t wait to be back with you again a little later on this year.  EPISODE 42 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice EPISODE 42 SHOW LINKS Career Q links: Baz Lhurmann’s Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen  The Lively Show The Everygirl  Career Contessa Advice From A 20 Something  The Lifestyle Edit Lifestyle Q links: Cook frozen foods. All Plants plant-based food delivery  Anthropologie candles Plum & Ashby’s Pomegranate candle Neom Organics’ wellbeing pod essential oils diffuser  Relationship & soul Q links: How Reclaim & Reframe Your Milestones on The Elgin Avenue You’re Not Behind, You’re On Your Own Path by Dolly Alderton for Red Magazine Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton  Podcasts we love: Happier in Hollywood by Liz Craft and Sarah Fain  Happier by Gretchen Rubin and Liz Craft Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn Case File Podcast  acast.com/privacy

When you feel unbalanced, or have a niggling sense that something is ‘off’, what do you normally do?  In this week’s episode we talk to holistic health coach Tori Boughey, of TBalance, all about just that. From chakras, to crystals and listening to your body’s signals, we discuss the many ways you can heal imbalances. If you feel unsettled, have a niggling pain or your confidence is low, this episode is an illuminating look at a holistic approach to finding balance again.  Tori’s work is absolutely fascinating, and we hope that you’ll enjoy virtually sitting down with her as much as we did!  EPISODE 41 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Tori’s website - TBalance Tori’s Instagram account - @TBalance_ EPISODE 41’S TAKEAWAY TIP  Everyone is different, there is no right or wrong way to look after yourself. Don’t ignore physical or emotional signs. Take time for yourself so that you have space to hear your intuition properly. Take a step back and look after you, and remember to say “no” to some commitments.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A quick audio note: we experienced some recording difficulties with this episode, which our amazing editor Rosie was able to work her magic on. That being said, if you notice any difference in volume levels between the two of us, we apologise and hope it doesn't detract from your listening experience.  As best friends in real life, and now partners in work too, we often get asked about our dynamic. What’s it like working with a friend? Is it a good idea? How has it affected our friendship?  We love working together, but we understand peoples’ concerns 100%. In this episode we’re opening up about how our partnership on the podcast came about, how we prepared for it and what we’ve learnt working together over the past two years.  If you’re thinking about going into business with a friend or family member, or are simply curious about the dynamic of working friendships, this episode is for you.  EPISODE 40 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS Big Small Business, the conference Monica co-founded with Laura Turner  Episode 13. Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To Expectations  Episode 20. Anna Newton on Beauty Crushes, (Festive) Capsule Wardrobes & Content Creation OUR FAVOURITE WORKING FRIENDSHIP DUOS Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles of At Home With podcast  Olivia Burton’s Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings Philippa Bloom and Sarah Tankel Ellis of We Are Twinset  Liz Craft and Sarah Fain from Happier in Hollywood podcast Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin from Grace and Frankie Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream EPISODE 40’S TAKEAWAY TIP  Approach everything from a place of love.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A quick audio note: we experienced some recording difficulties with this episode, which our editor Rosie was able to work her magic on. That being said, if you notice any difference in volume levels between the two of us, we apologise and hope it doesn't detract from your listening experience.   Making more eco-friendly lifestyle choices has been at the forefront of our minds this year. In this episode we’re delving into the habit changes we’ve been making, as well as the areas of our lifestyles we’d still like to work on.  From daily commitments, to clothes and ‘voting with your wallet’, this episode is full of recommendations and conversation around the things we can all be more conscious of when it comes to the environment.  Plus we share the mantra which we’ve adopted to make sure that we’re getting the full life cycle out of everything we own.  We hope that you’ll enjoy this episode, and if you have any recommendations for us about more eco-friendly choices we can make, tweet us on @LetsDiscussShow or individually on @CocosTeaParty and @MonicaBeatrice  EPISODE 39 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS Stojo reusable collapsible coffee cups SoL Cups reusable coffee cups   Straw tote bag for shopping trips  S’well water bottles Information on the Women’s Institute  Keep Cup (NB - you can design your own!)  If You Care reusable sponge cloths The Women’s Health roundup of ethical gym clothing  Rituals’ commitment to moral and ethic values  REN skincare Waitrose’s Ecological multipurpose cleaner  Beyond Retro vintage clothing OUR... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Naomi Mdudu is the founder of The Lifestyle Edit, an incredible website sharing long-form interviews with creative entrepreneurial women. Since its inception The Lifestyle Edit has expanded into other areas including creative retreats, coaching and more.  Naomi is one of our great friends, and we admire her on so many levels, not least for her courage in leaving London to set up a new home in New York! Naomi now lives full-time in New York, and we were dying to virtually sit down with her and discuss all things related to moving countries in your twenties.  Making any big life decision, be it for work, love or something else, is taxing . . . choosing to move countries is surely one of the largest you can make?! We are so excited to share our heart to heart with Naomi which goes deep into the practicalities of moving countries. We talk about how to know if it’s the right move for you, how to set yourself up with professional and personal contacts, and what the most important things are to focus on. Our time with Naomi was so inspiring, and we hope that you’ll love sharing her journey with us. EPISODE 38 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Naomi’s website - The Lifestyle Edit Naomi’s personal Instagram - @NaomiMdudu The Lifestyle Edit on Instagram - @TheLifestyleEdit  SHOW LINKS Naomi’s favourite co-working spaces in New York:  We Work  The Wing  Spacious  How Naomi searches for great flight deals:  Sky Scanner  Naomi’s advice for short term lets:  VRBO Naomi’s New York recommendations:  Via Carota The Butcher’s Daughter Bluestone Lane  Bar Bruto  ABC Kitchen  Barawine Fumo Sensuous Bean  Buvette  EPISODE 38’S TAKEAWAY TIP Take baby steps. Try short stay rentals in different neighbourhoods so that you can make an informed decision on where you’d like to settle in a city. Take your time before you commit 100%.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

As bloggers and content creators photography plays a huge part in what we do. A well planned out Instagram feed, editorial photos and a consistent aesthetic are just a few of the ways we ensure that our visual game in on point.  In this episode we’re opening up about all the tools we use to create the images we share. We’re diving deep into the equipment and apps we love for a whole myriad of uses. With 18+ years of blogging between us, we’re also looking back on some of the biggest photography lessons we’ve learnt, and the mistakes we’ve made.  Plus we share the photographer Instagram accounts we love to follow! This episode is perfect for our fellow bloggers, Instagrammers and content creators, and anyone interested in curating a gorgeous Instagram feed of their own.  EPISODE 37 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS Photography kit mentioned:  iPhone 7+ Canon EOS M Compact Camera Canon 1.8 55mm Camera Lens Canon 22mm Fixed Camera Lens Olympus EPL 8 Camera  Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Anna and Lily’s Youtube series on starting your own Youtube channel Editing apps mentioned:  Facetune VSCO Snapseed  SKRWT Spark Post for Instagram Stories  Planoly Mosaico Presets mentioned:  Josie of Fashion Mumblr  A Beautiful Mess Amanda Holstein Jaci Marie Jacob  General mentions:  Photoboards  Jamie Starcevich’s branding questionnaire  5 OF ELLA’S FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHERS ON INSTAGRAM Claire Menary Claire Menary x Pampelone... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Step back in time to the early 2000s with us as we take a nose around our teenage years! We’re leaping back in time and talking all about the shows, people, cultural influences and more that shaped our teen years.  From The OC, to The Hills, through to Justin Timberlake and our Nokia phones, there are so many hilarious snippets from our teen years we loved reliving in this episode. Do you recognise any of our obsessions? We hope that you love taking a trip down memory lane with us! EPISODE 36 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS The Sarah Jessica Parker GAP Advert  GAP Love Train Commercial  The Chloe SS05 Dress EPISODE 36’S TAKEAWAY TIP Take a trip down memory lane with your scrap books or other memorabilia from your teenage years. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Anxiety can manifest itself in many different forms, and we’ve both suffered with it at different points in our lives.  In this episode we're opening up about our experiences with anxiety - the points in our lives when it's affected us, the symptoms we experience and how we've learnt to recognise our anxiety and overcome it.  We’re over the moon to welcome Chloe Brotheridge to the show in this episode! Chloe is a coach, hypnotherapist and author of The Anxiety Solution. Chloe’s advise in this episode is SO helpful. If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, think that you may be going through it currently, or are interested in an open discussion about the pressures of life and your mental health, this episode is for you! EPISODE 35 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice Chloe’s website - Calmer You Chloe’s Instagram - @ChloeBrotheridge Chloe’s book - The Anxiety Solution: A Quieter Mind, A Calmer You SHOW LINKS Let’s Discuss Podcast episode 26. Amanda Holstein, Founder Of Advice From A 20 Something, On Depression & Mental Health In Your Twenties Goal Digger Podcast episode 40. Katie O. Selvidge on Understanding Your Why  The anxiety GIF Ella referenced The Counselling Directory The Hypnotherapy Directory  EPISODE 35’S TAKEAWAY TIP If you’re feeling anxious, or not well in yourself, tell someone about it. And if needed, reach out to a medical professional. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Reading is a big part of both of our lives, and in this episode we're excited to geek out with you on all things books! We’re opening up about our favourite authors, favourite books and our top tips for incorporating more reading into a busy schedule.  Reading has helped us to learn so much about ourselves, life in general and our businesses, and we can't wait to share our experiences with you! EPISODE 34 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS A special thanks to our amazing editor Rosie Lord Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok Episode 24 of Let's Discuss, in conversation with occupational therapist Rosie Curtis  Monica's blog post on joining a book club.  Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Erica Davies' Book Club  Coco's Tea Party's Book Club  American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld  Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld  Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld  Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels  Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain  The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin  ELLA'S FAVOURITE WRITERS AND BOOKS + ELLA'S MENTIONS Curtis Sittenfeld  David Sedaris  David Sedaris' Santaland Diaries audio on YouTube acast.com/privacy

Hooray! We’re so excited to welcome you to a brand new season of Let's Discuss! To kick Season 5 off we are discussing all things wedding-related. Between now and last season Monica and her boyfriend Oli got engaged, there was a big royal wedding (congratulations Megan and Harry!) and as twenty-somethings, many of our friends are thinking about taking that next step.  We couldn't think of a more fun and love-filled way to start Season 5. Whether you're in a relationship, are celebrating your friends, or just love a good stalk of a wedding hashtag, we hope you'll love virtually chatting all things weddings with us.  EPISODE 33 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS A special thanks to our amazing editor Rosie Lord Monica’s engagement announcement on Instagram  The Wedding Planner movie trailer featuring Jennifer Lopez Megan Markle’s daytime wedding dress Megan Markle’s evening wedding dress Carrie Bradshaw trying on wedding dresses Lily Pebbles’ Brides Magazine shoot  Blair Waldorf’s Elie Saab wedding dress Kate Middleton’s wedding dress Gwen Stefani’s wedding dress Monica from Friends’ wedding dress Lydia Elise Millen’s stunning Kate Halfpenny wedding dress Welsh Lovespoon  EPISODE 33'S TAKEAWAY TIP Re-wear your favourite wedding guest outfit for multiple occasions. Just switch up your accessories! AKA “Channel your inner Astrid” from Crazy Rich Asians  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy