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Caroline Mabey and Taylor Glenn are friends and comedians, trying to keep an open mind when it comes to self improvement. So in each episode of their podcast 'Self Renovators', they test out some of the self help techniques claimed to help you lead a better, happier, more productive life. For a week they'll try out say breathing exercises, a digital detox, or even a gruelling regime of cold showers, and report back on whether it's helped them, what the science says, and if they're going to adopt the method, adapt it, or ditch it altogether. Here they're trying out a productivity tool called a bullet journal: if you Google it you'll see it's become a bit of a thing since it was invented by a Brooklyn designer called Ryder Carroll a few years back. It's a bit like a good old written to-do list; just far prettier, and a lot more complicated! [Episode 21 of the Self Renovators podcast is called 'Bite The Bullet Journal' and is hosted by Caroline Mabey and Taylor Glenn].
Caroline and Taylor decided to channel some old school self help with a mirror affirmation challenge. And what a challenge it was - turns out facing yourself to say nice things instead of removing facial hair wasn't as easy as the Self Renovators anticipated. Did it help or just create a vampiric phobia of their own reflections? Have a listen!
BANG! Caroline forces Taylor down a Bullet Journal rabbit hole with the promise of increased productivity. Did creator Ryder Carroll's trendy daily planner system help the Self Renovators, or were they just stuck doodling?
Made for 4 Extra. Jessica Fostekew joins Amanda Litherland to recommend her favourite podcasts, including Self Renovators and Ctrl Alt Delete.
The botox-free Self Renovators went on a smiling journey to find out if forcing a grin really can make a difference. Was it a face-breaking success or just a creepy way to scare commuters? Contains pizza.
In this 'vintage episode', The Self Renovators undertake a simple anger management challenge to tackle some not-so-simple anger. Taylor cries, Caroline parks - but have their raging waters calmed?
Welcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering. This week I’m joined by comedian and as it turns out, African food connoisseur Caroline Mabey. She’s one of the hosts of the brilliant self-help podcast, Self-Renovators. We talk about deep-cheese-love as well as revealing ‘the terrible mystery of Anne’. Our eyes get heart-attacks from a 1960s children’s cookbook and I try and talk Caroline out of wanting to ‘live in a terrible prison of her own making.’ Recipes This is where ‘on the internet‘ Caroline found her sag aloo recipe, from the Hairy Bikers. And those sugar-free poached pears. Tip: use nicer wine and probably, unless it’s medically required, add some fucking sugar mate Honourable Mentions Here’s the link to oddbox the brilliant little company delivering beautiful wonky veg to all round south London (with views and waiting lists for expanding) Woah! Sweet potato PARTY Sag Aloo Soup My Fun-to-Cook Book Saddest Afters Ever Poached Pears and vegan ice-cream Raffy in the sun See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Self Renovators unleash their inner artists in this Art Therapy challenge including self-portraits, body state watercolours, and blindfolded drawing. It wasn't always pretty, but it definitely shook some things loose. . .
The Self Renovators return with a cold swimming challenge, and Caroline talks about coping with a recent miscarriage.
Caroline and Taylor go a bit Psycho with a freezing cold shower challenge! From Hippocrates to Hepburn, many have relied on hydrotherapy to beat the blues - but were the Self Renovators man enough to keep it up? Contains terrifying in-shower audio.
The Self Renovators take a deep, deep delve into the top-trending mindfulness app Headspace. Was it love at first ohm or Rage Against the Monk? Go find your quiet space and listen.
It’s time for another episode of Sooz On Film and this time I’m joined by awesome comedian and writer, Taylor Glenn. We cover: ASMR, La La Land, Moonlight, Lion, Leaving Las Vegas, Amadeus, The Dark Crystal, Jack Nicholson, Julia Roberts, Cruel Intentions, Swoosie Kurtz, John Hughes movies, Society, Shrek and Cruel Intentions 2. Check out Taylor’s fantastic podcast she does alongside Caroline Mabey, Self Renovators and follow her on Twitter: @TaylorGlennUK. You can follow me: @SoozUK and if you can spare 30 seconds why not leave a review for Sooz On Film on iTunes.