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...

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...

For our 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...

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....

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’.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...