A sensible approach to decorating, storing, buying and all the Christmas decisions in between! Karen, The Organising Lady will tell us all about how to not get drawn into buying what you don’t need, being mindful of budgets, making lists and not getting overwhelmed before the festive season even starts.    Thank you to fabulous Peachy Belts, the sponsor of Season 3!  Order your own today and use discount code ASKCHARLIE for 5% off!  www.peachybelts.co.uk    Get your Christmas Hamper by Ask...

Fabulous Justine from Vintage Pieces joins this episode to tell us all about how to find truly personal (and useful!) gifts whilst supporting local and small businesses.    Thank you to Peachy Belts, the sponsor of Season 3!  Order your own today and use discount code ASKCHARLIE for 10% off!  www.peachybelts.co.uk  Get your Christmas Hamper by Ask Charlie and stock your cupboard for the festive season! Chutney included!   Visit Ask Charlie online shop: www.askcharlie.how/shop  ✨DISCOUNT CODE:...

Welcome to Season 3, which will be all about planning for Christmas! Charlie, along with her guests will be sharing the best tips and tricks to make sure you enjoy what really matters during this festive season!    Get your own Ask Charlie Christmas Planner and so much more by visiting Charlie's online shop. Plus, as an exclusive gift from me to you this Christmas, here's a discount code to enjoy 10% off across the entire site as a thank you for tuning in!   Shop...

Life throws all kinds of challenges at us, but we ultimately have a choice of how we dealt with them. In this final episode, Charlie invited her friend Charlie Woods to sit down and chat about his life-changing experience with Jiu-Jitsu and how keeping active has changed his life. Dealing with stress is important and when you add a supportive community, the transformation is incredible.    Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on...

Women’s health is still a topic that’s not discussed enough and often women don’t know what symptoms to expect from menopause and perimenopause. Dr Katie Armstrong gives us excellent advice about what really happens during these changes and how to deal with them and make sure you take proper care of yourself and keep enjoying your life!   🌿Where to find Dr Katie and Clinic 51: www.clinic51.co.uk Dr Katie Armstrong on Instagram   Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on...

Charlie shares her top tips on how to keep in check with yourself and make sure you are taking good care of yourself, so you can keep up with your busy house and make it a happy home.    Useful Links: Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Katherine Finn: https://www.kfhypnotherapist.co.uk/contact Useful Numbers: Samaritans – 116123   Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into...

How to feel the feelings and give children the tools to deal with them. In this episode, Charlie sits down with counsellor and parent coach Lulu Luckock to chat about different ways to deal with change, grief and everything in between.   🌊Where to find Lulu: www.lululuckock.com  Lulu on Instagram   Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online...

Leigh Linton has changed Charlie’s life and she might change yours too! Tune in to this week’s podcast to discover the power of sensible eating, working out and delicious, energizing matcha. 💪Where to find Leigh: www.leighlinton.com  www.theultimateshred.com Leigh on Instagram Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses!   Get your...

Breathing is a crucial part of our lives, yet many of us don’t realize that we’re not doing it properly!  Mel helps adults and children to correct this, and changes lives along the way. In this episode she talks about how to work on breathing and even teaches us a few different techniques!    🧘‍♀️Where to find Mel: www.breathgal.com Breath Gal on Instagram  Mentioned in this episode:  The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown  Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on...

Being a first-time mum can be quite overwhelming. Then comes outside judgement, and that dreaded ‘mum guilt’!   This week, Charlie answers first-time mum Gayle’s questions on how to deal with it all while finding your groove and making confident decisions. Mentioned in this episode:  www.annabelkarmel.com  Books by Annabel Karmel    Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English...

If we want to live life to its fullest, health should be one of our top priorities. In this episode, Charlie discusses how to support your health using homeopathy with her own homeopath, Richard Cook.  Richard Cook has been helping Charlie for years and has a wealth of experience in helping people dealing with many different conditions.   🍎Learn more about Richard Cook and his work: www.arthom.com Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on...

Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious or find yourself holding onto difficult situations from your past? Wonderful Kate provides us with simple, yet powerful techniques which help to release everyday stress, alongside the full spectrum of other different negative emotions andfeelings, both conscious and subconscious.   🌿Where to find Kate: www.kfhypnotherapist.co.uk Relaxation script adapted from a script by Terence Watts  Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on...

Welcome to the second season of Busy House, Happy Home!  In this episode, Charlie is joined by lovely Justine from Vintage Pieces to discuss how to find unique pieces that finish your home, making it a special place that reflects you and inspires you everyday.  🪞Where to find Vintage Pieces: vintagepieces.co.uk  Vintage Pieces on Instagram Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English...

Busy House, Happy Home is honoured to welcome a very special guest, Charlie’s Aunt Margaret! This episode is also the finale of Season 1 of the podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in!  Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses!   Brighten up your day with something lovely from Pop & Flo! Bright and cheery homeware, fashion...

In this week’s episode, Charlie is chatting with educational advisor Hetty Palmer about making informed decisions and helping your child thrive. Whether it’s choosing a school from scratch, relocating or finding a proper fit for special needs, Hetty has insights and strategies!    About Hetty: Hetty has spent a number of years teaching in both the state and independent sectors. She has also worked for the Independent Schools Council as a School and Parent Advisor, advising parents on their...

How should you take care of clothes that you treasure? How can you be mindful of the pieces you bring home? Sarah and Charlie discuss how they go about building timeless wardrobes, taking care of sentimental pieces, and the significance of dressing up!  About Sarah: Sarah works at a historical society in Manhattan and previously worked as an archaeologist. She started her lifestyle blog Fewer and Better in 2021. The blog’s main aim is to organise her thoughts and keep herself accountable as...

Listen in as Charlie answers Elina’s questions on everything from how to keep the carpet clean to how to support children during a stressful time.  🌸Elina on Instagram  Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses!   Brighten up your day with something lovely from Pop & Flo! Bright and cheery homeware, fashion accessories...

Work, children and animals, oh my! How to joyfully keep up with it all, raise independent children and keep shouting to a minimum.    About Hannah: Who would have thought it? The farm girl, always in wellies and covered in mud, founding an accessories and homeware business? Hannah loves life’stwists and turns and opening new chapters. Now she is still in wellies but wearing fab earrings at the same time! Hannah lives in Northumberland with her husband Nick and her daughters Poppy and Flora,...

Wondering how to encourage your children to enjoy cooking and enjoying delicious food? Join Charlie and Dan as they chat through their mutual love of cooking, great dishes, and being practical yet having fun whilst doing it!   About Dan: Dan Hayes is the London Chef, a classically trained French chef who’s most comfortable creating Mediterranean-inspired dishes. For the past decade, he’s taught his philosophy on great food in Victoria, BC, and has been seen on APTN as the co-host of Moosemeat...

A lovely chat with one of Charlie’s oldest friends, Katie Tew. About Katie: Katie Tew is the Founder and Managing Director of Katie-VA and is a passionate advocate of the virtual assistant profession. Having seen the profession develop and evolve over the last decade, Katie is committed to ensuring that the reputation of the VA industry around the world gains the recognition it deserves by sharing her experience and best practice advice. Katie’s unique and first-hand experience of being a...

A fun and motivating chat about how to get organised and be productive for real people!  About Karen: Karen is a self-proclaimed neat geek and has been in the business of organising for over 30 years. She helps her clients find an extra 30 minutes daily by developing time management and organising skills - just think what you could do with an extra 30 minutes a day!  🧹Where to find Karen, The Organising Lady:  The Organising Lady Website The Organising Lady on Instagram Find out more about...

Join Charlie and Verena from Girl About The Yard for a lovely chat about being a first-time mum - what to buy, sleep schedules, planning not to plan, how to involve your partner and more! About Verena: Verena is an avid equestrian, podcaster and lover of Earl Grey and chocolate. She shares her busy life in the countryside whilst encouraging others to achieve daily tasks as well as big dreams.  🐴 Where to find Girl About The Yard:  Join Verena’s newsletter here Girl About The Yard Chats...

🌿Introducing the new podcast from Ask Charlie: Busy House, Happy Home! 🌿 Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into the life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's courses! Brighten up your day with something lovely from Pop & Flo: www.popandflo.com ✨DISCOUNT CODE: CHARLIE10✨ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Charlie and the fabulous Beth Goodrham as they discuss how to look (and feel) amazing and confident even amidst everyday chaos! About Beth: A former lawyer, Beth helps women to develop their signature style and re-discover their spark, not only through her digital programmes but also as a personal stylist. She also works as a fashion stylist, TV presenter and brand ambassador. Her motto 'Work hard, play hard and be kind' shines through all her content! Beth lives in Birmingham with her...