How do you begin to build a healthy relationship with yourself? This week we discussed appearances, self worth and high school trends (shout out to the Primark flower crown). In our weekly round up we talked solo reading adventures, dreamy pancake stacks and Em's experience going into the office for the first time, eight months into the job. For this week's agony aunt column we answered a question all about the pressure to go to university, and we dived into first date nerves and fun ideas...

How do you cope with stress? This week we took to Instagram and asked for topic ideas, and you came through! In this episode we talked all things stress and dealing with overwhelming situations. In our weekly round up we recommended some podcasts, and reminisced on a week of sunshine, coffee with friends and going to the seaside. We tackled a big question about homemaking and how to handle judgement from close friends in our agony aunt column. See you next week, Ciara & Em...

What would you do if you were in love with your best friend? This week we tackled a juicy agony aunt question that found its way into our inbox. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a question recently, we love reading them! In our weekly round up Em had some news, and we discussed social burnout and the best places for brunch in York. Our main theme this week was non fiction, and we each recommended some of our favourite memoirs and what's next on our reading list.  See you next...

What does 'finding your calling' really mean, and is it necessarily a good thing? We discussed callings and purposes this week on the podcast, and delved into university dilemmas and questions about life in your twenties for our agony aunt column. In our weekly round up we reported back on our experience with our first pottery class, and reflected on how lovely it is to be able to see family again after a very tough year.  See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM:...

This last week saw Ciara turn 24, and what better way to celebrate than with a birthday episode, reminiscing over our favourite childhood and teenage memories. Bring back party bags is what we're trying to say. In our weekly round up we took you on a tour of the various restaurants we've been to since lockdown restrictions lifted, and in our agony aunt column we answered questions about setting boundaries with friends, and what to do when your ex-partner finds someone new.  As always, you...

After six months of 'We're Spinning Plates', we finally recorded in person! May 17th brought new lockdown easing in the UK, which meant we could finally record in Ciara's house and watch Made in Chelsea together, the dream. This week's episode was all about admiration, and we each listed five people that we admire, whether that be authors, podcasters, or people from our personal lives. In our agony aunt column we tackled another 'Dear Dolly' question, and we talked about great books, great...

Can your creative content grow with you? This week we talked about taking risks as a content creator, and evolving your projects alongside your own evolution. In our round up we discussed the best pizza, setting new goals and some Sunday Waterstones purchases. Our agony aunt column focussed on university this week, answering a question about choosing the right place for you and reflecting on our own university decisions. We hope you like the episode!  See you next week, Ciara & Em...

This week's theme was moving out and moving on, and we discussed our experiences with the world of rent, budgeting, and flying the nest to explore new places. In our weekly round up we talked about new projects, bank holiday plans, and we celebrated the release of Beth O'Leary's new book (best book ever). This week's agony aunt column was a fun one, where we gave our take on ghosting, closure, and peer pressure! See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM: @werespinningplates,...

Biscoff or no biscoff? Should sparkling water be cancelled? This week we debated our unpopular opinions, including some of yours! Thankfully, the friendship is still intact after some heated discussions. We talked about what we've been reading lately, going back to the gym, and the perfect cinnamon bun in our weekly round up, and we answered a question about our careers in marketing for the agony aunt column.  See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM: @werespinningplates,...

It was finally time this week to celebrate our mutual one true love and record a foodie episode! We discussed food memories, our post-lockdown restaurant excitement, and the ideal three course meal. In our weekly round up we talked ear piercings and joining the gym together, and losing motivation when it comes to creativity. This week's agony aunt question was about social media and screen time, so we explored setting boundaries online and carving out moments in the day to go on a digital...

We recorded this on Monday, straight after our first post lockdown Waterstones trip, so book hauls were MANDATORY. In our round up we discussed Em's birthday week, our highs and lows, and Taylor Jenkins Reid's upcoming release. Our theme of the week (chosen by Ciara) was personal evolution and changing your mind as you go along. It was a really fun and abstract one to explore! In our agony aunt column we answered another question from Dolly Alderton's Sunday Times column, all about being...

This week we brought back the weekly highs and lows, as well as introducing a new one-off surprise segment. We talked about sunshine, how to get proof copies of anticipated releases, and Ciara capped off her March running challenge with a success. Our main theme of the week was starting a creative project from scratch (including a run down of our own experiences), and the theme of our agony aunt column this week was mental health. Whether it's reaching out for support, or knowing how best to...

We're back! Thank you to everyone that messaged us during our week long hiatus, it was so lovely to feel that support. Welcome to the Q&A episode, where we answer your questions about everything; from Made in Chelsea eras and zodiac signs, to our ten year predictions and our favourite things about each other.  See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM: @werespinningplates, @ciarascorner_ & @alittlewriterem 

This week Ciara and Em took a trip down memory lane... Indulging in nostalgia by diving into some of our favourite memories and chatting all about the power of reminiscing. In our agony aunt section we talked about creative project anxiety and the realities of heading back to the office post-lockdown.  See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM: @werespinningplates, @ciarascorner_ & @alittlewriterem 

This week Ciara's Mum made an episode request, so we sat down and chatted about the traits we've inherited from our Mums, just in time for Mother's Day in the UK. From cheese boards to nosiness, it was a lot of fun to reflect on those traits. We also discussed the Zalfie news (throwback to being 15 and watching Zoella after school), World Book Day and 'jam and toast' flavoured tea. In our agony aunt section we answered a question from Dolly Alderton's Sunday Times column all about existential...

This episode was a LOT of fun to record. Ciara dropped the best news of 2021 (if not ever?!), and our round up consisted of a hot drink segment, bookish updates and talk of sunshine and the roadmap out of lockdown. Our main theme this week was friendships as an adult; how to make them. the value of intentional friendship, and smaller circles. The agony aunt column delved into romance,  amicable break ups and anxiety surrounding the easing of lockdown. Thank you to everyone who is submitting...

What would you say in a letter to your younger self? In today's episode we discussed the advice we'd like to give to the versions of ourselves in primary school, high school and university. We also answered some agony aunt questions about the pressure to move out in your early twenties, and maintaining independence if you have moved back to your childhood home post university. Our weekly round up was chaotic as usual, moving from Pancake Day and TikTok pasta to Made in Chelsea and our love...

This week as part of an upcoming YouTube collab, we read and discussed three books from Reese Witherspoon's book club - Outlawed by Anna North, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, and Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. Spoiler alert, welcome to a rant review. In our weekly round up we discussed pizza parties, Ciara's '10K a day' challenge and facing rejection as a writer. We are so excited to now have a Google form for our agony aunt column (linked in the bio of our insta), and gave some advice about...

For two people who work in social media and spend a lot of time creating content online, a digital detox is a serious challenge. We went 24 hours completely phoneless so that we could discuss it for this week's episode, including some embarrassing screen time stats. Derry Girls, Schitt's Creek and Firefly Lane feature in our weekly round up (which in lockdown could essentially be called a TV round up, let's be honest), and we looked at career changes and book recommendations for our agony...

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? We answered this question inspired by The Dinner List, a novel written by Rebecca Serle. It inspired conversations like: are Rory Gilmore's mistakes justified? Did Brooke Davis have the best character arc on One Tree Hill? In our round up we covered the Zoella sex toy scandal, It's a Sin, and a list of recent reads. To add some spice to our agony aunt column, we answered a question from "Dear Dolly", Dolly Alderton's agony aunt column for the...

What acts of deliberate self care do you turn to when you're feeling like you need a boost? This week we explored the actual meaning of self care, and listed our go-to acts of kindness. Our weekly round up consisted of bunny rabbits, crime dramas, and addictive new reads, and we announced our new Instagram account for We're Spinning Plates! In our agony aunt section, we discussed timekeeping and distancing yourself from friendships. See you next week, Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM:...

Becoming an Olympic gymnast, writing in Paris, learning to rollerskate...what would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail? This week we took the popular quote about failure and discussed our wildest dreams and biggest failures. We also discussed the new Sally Rooney novel and answered agony aunt questions about dating in lockdown and how to open up about financial insecurity.  Sending you love, and see you next week! Ciara & Em xxx INSTAGRAM: @ciarascorner_ & @alittlewriterem 

This episode has some serious "recorded this at 7am, oop we're in lockdown again" chaotic energy. We talked ruts and how to find your way out of them, adapting to uncertainty, and how to be a planner in a period of time when planning feels impossible. We also went on a LOT of tangents, including pottery and a post office faux pas. With an agony aunt question about online friendships, we looked back on our friendship origin story and offered some advice, and we also gave a non fiction book...

Morning walks, chatting with a friend, that first hot drink of the day...inspired by an excerpt from Dolly Alderton's memoir, this week we're talking about small moments of joy, and finding gratitude for the mundanity of life. In our agony aunt column we answer questions about branching out from a 'niche' on YouTube, and tips for exploring a new city and tackling that loneliness. We wanted to record something uplifting given the current situation in the UK - we're thinking of every single...

In our final episode of the year (what?!) we reflect on Christmas, including an unexpected case of COVID and a Christmas isolation. We also dive into the topic of New Year's resolutions; whether we set them, what we think about them, and the goals we're setting for 2021. From doing a handstand to reading more memoirs, we explore what we really want from this upcoming year. Thank you for all of your support with We're Spinning Plates this year, we're so grateful and are having the best time...