Best Cheerful Moods Podcasts (2024)

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FRINGEWASH #2: With Pierre Novellie 54:04

1h ago54:04

54:04

It's the second of our summer specials where we talk TV with the most dazzling comedians at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Today, it's Pierre Novellie. This guy has standup as good as Seinfeld, and he has just published a truly, genuinely we-mean-it brilliant book about receiving an autism diagnosis at the age of thirty-one. Plus America's sweethear…

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Transform Your Homeschool Mood: How to Stay Organized and Joyful with Rena Sites 19:08

12m ago19:08

19:08

Learn the Art of Homeschooling: https://simplyconvivial.com/art-of-homeschooling Transforming Homeschooling with Joy and Preparation | Simplified Organization Podcast Let's chat about the joys of homeschooling and homemaking. Rena shares practical tips and strategies from the 'Art of Homemaking' course that helped her manage her home and homeschool…

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FRINGEWASH #1: With Jessie Cave 56:57

7d ago56:57

56:57

Sara's at the Edinburgh Fringe - or is she? So, it's the first of our summer specials where we talk TV with the festival's most dazzling comedians. Today, it's Jessie Cave. We loved her previous Edinburgh show, Sunrise, and she's back at the Fringe with *two* shows, An Ecstatic Display and a work-in-progress with her partner/ex (delete as applicabl…

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Make family chores fun every Saturday! 14:40

12d ago14:40

14:40

Baby Step Bingo starts today: https://simplyconvivial.com/babystepbingo/ Gracie shares her experience with the 'Baby Step Bingo' challenge from the Convivial Circle community. They discuss how small steps can make a significant difference, particularly during life transitions such as expecting a new baby. Misty and Gracie explore how structured act…

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Mark Monroe - The Documentary Whisperer 53:40

13d ago53:40

53:40

Summer vibes, everyone! SUMMER VIBES. We're bridging out of usual vibes into summer vibes. We spoke this week to HOLLYWOOD INSIDER Mark Monroe, about being Hollywood's go-to documentary doctor. You'll be unsurprised to hear we think he really liked us. Plus chat on living separately - we're not divorced, but have we mentioned Sara's up in Edinburgh…

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SUPER Creative Way to Manage Kids' Chores in a Large Family 18:03

18d ago18:03

18:03

Get your children helping around the house: simplyconvivial.com/ehap Mystie and Anna Laura Farnham discuss effective methods for managing kids' chores and household tasks. Learn about the Baby Step Bingo challenge, chore charts, and decluttering techniques that turn everyday tasks into engaging activities. Discover how to keep kids motivated and fo…

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Camilla Whitehill (BIG MOOD) 48:56

21d ago48:56

48:56

Sara is deep in Edinburgh Fringe preparation, so it's a basic bitch episode: You'll get our guest, you'll get your email, then we're OUT. Not that our guest is a basic bitch, she's a real lady (like Easy V, who doesn't come for free.) She is Camilla Whitehill, creator of Channel 4's 'Big Mood'. Be Sara's penpal while she's away in Edinburgh: fuckof…

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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!) 14:36

28d ago14:36

14:36

Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …

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Sterile, But Not in a Good Way. And Michelle de Swarte (SPENT) 51:21

28d ago51:21

51:21

For the first time in forty-five years, Sara watched football. Despite how momentous this was, she was forbidden from using the experience for her Quick Watch. Instead, she did what all good women do when their husbands TRY TO CONTROL THEM: a pivot to Rashida Jones. Also we talk to the laser-sharp and truly hilarious Michelle de Swarte, whose new s…

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Gondoliers Can Smell Blood. And Amy Gledhill (TOADS) 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Happy one-year anniversary to They Like to Watch! To celebrate, we completely forgot until our sweetest listener emailed to remind us. We visit the Sperm Kings, as a couple, but then go our separate ways for Nordic Noir and Rylan Clark. Try to guess who chose what. We also talk to the truly hilarious Amy Gledhill about her excellent Blap - BLAP! - …

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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!) 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…

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A Man of Appetites: THE BEAR S3 48:14

1M ago48:14

48:14

Season three of The Bear has dropped, and Geoff has recused himself on grounds of vegetarianism. So, it's a V.S.E. (very special episode) with a V.S.G. (very special guest). Who could it be? Press play to find out. How was your meal?: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Service not included: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Your server is: Ann…

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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4) 20:27

1M ago20:27

20:27

Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …

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Scent of a Bro. And Daf James (LOST BOYS & FAIRIES) 56:03

2M ago56:03

56:03

Excuse the lack of episode notes, we're on our way out to a thing. Maybe we'll tell you about it. You're going to love Daf, though. INBOX: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com MONEYBOX: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH BRAINBOX: Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3) 14:02

2M ago14:02

14:02

Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism. I have been married for over …

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Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2) 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying. Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is…

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My Booty's Out, I'm Pushing My Goods. And Sian Eleri (PARANORMAL: THE VILLAGE THAT SAW ALIENS) 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Dear Cuties, The sun is shining and Sara's personality is more bearable as a result! We fêted Geoff on Father's Day and found a classy docu-series that forced us to confront our own internalized hippyphobia. Plus: We talk to Sian Eleri about her new BBC Three series 'Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens'. She helps Sara figure out whether she he…

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Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1) 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…

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I Wish We Quaked a Little Bit. And Mark O'Sullivan (MY SEXUAL ABUSE: THE SITCOM) 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

Hey hey junebugs! Yes, we've been watching TV, but also there's been an incident involving a hat. You can't wait to press play now, can you? Also, our guest is Mark O'Sullivan (Lee & Dean, Tell Me Everything), talking about Channel 4's My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom. He's brilliant. If ever there was a week for you to put your hands in your pockets an…

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I Surfed USA. And Quinn Shephard & Samir Mehta (UNDER THE BRIDGE) 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

We're back from our bucolic getaway just outside the M25 between Guildford and Dorking. Did you miss us? This week: Wild women do, but - contrary to the received wisdom - they sometimes regret it. Also, some classy guests slum it with us - Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta, creator and executive producer (respectively) of Hulu's acclaimed 'Under The B…

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Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie 17:42

2M ago17:42

17:42

Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney. Find Sarah's latest picture book here: https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ Visit Waxwing Books: https://waxwingbo…

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Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…

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Anyone Remember 'Succession'? 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Hello! We're back in full-on Firecrotch & Normcore mode to look back on the 'Succession' finale, broadcast a year ago today. It's *definitely* because we want to mark a significant cultural anniversary, and not because it's half-term and we thought we'd phone it in with a clip show so we can spend some time with our kid. See Sara falter: https://ww…

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Create a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito 20:20

3M ago20:20

20:20

Join Jennifer Pepito as she shares her tips on creating a sacred home. Learn how to bring peace and harmony into your space with Jennifer's expert advice about creating your own family mission and rule of life. Book bonuses - https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome Jennifer is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Ha…

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Ep 92 - Summer Break...See You in the Fall! 3:05

3M ago3:05

3:05

Karen shares that the podcast will be on a summer break and why! We can't wait to be back in the Fall with new episodes, stories, and support. Wishing our podcast family a great summer! Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, & Review! https://www.familyroomcenter.com/podcast/By Karen Stoteraux

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An Extraordinary Amount of Duct Tape. And Declan Lawn (BLUE LIGHTS) 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour, would you be mine. WOULD YOU BE MINE? This week, we buy flammable kids' clothes, we ask "Is there ever really COM alongside ROM?" plus we speak to a man who, in his 40s, made his dreams come true, Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn. Let him serve as a beacon of hope to none…

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BEST Planner Tips for Moms with Kayse Pratt 10:42

3M ago10:42

10:42

Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com Do you have a hard time making a planner useful in your day to day life? Do you want to use a planner, but you feel like you're just wasting your time or doing something wrong? Kayse's tips on realistic planning and making a planner fit your life are gold! Kayse's YouTube: @AnchoredWomen Kayse's …

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Ep 91 - One and Done: Cara and Snow's Stories 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

Families with one child are far more common in the United States today than ever before, outnumbering two-child families for several decades. Yet, stereotypes and pressure still persist. On the podcast to talk with Karen about their families' decision to have one child is Cara Purgason and Snow Lau. Cara and Snow attended the same Parent & Me group…

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Stab It. Eat It. Yum. And James Rogan (ABBA: Against The Odds) 55:16

3M ago55:16

55:16

Välkommen and bienvenue, welcome! We've been poring over this year's BAFTA TV award winners. Yay for Sarah Phelps and 'The Sixth Commandment'! But how did the UK television industry honour the swansong of 'Succession' - its finest export? NUL POINTS! We watched the show that usurped Business Throne. PLUS: The Eurovision party isn't over. We talk to…

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Why use a planner at all?? with Kayse Pratt 12:31

3M ago12:31

12:31

Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com For years when I was a young mom I’d faithfully use my planner on Monday, filling everything out for the week, and then never look at it again until the next “fresh start” Monday. It seemed like a waste of time, so then I spent some years not bothering with a planner at all. What would you say to…

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Ep 90 - Alcohol-Free in Motherhood: Vanessa's Story 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

Mommy wine culture is pervasive and drinking while parenting has been normalized in recent years. For many people, having a drink at night can feel like a reward for a hard day of parenting. Some parents find their alcohol consumption actually increases after kids as a way to not only reward themselves, but to reconnect with their relaxed and caref…

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Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Quaker Oats. And Ashley Storrie (DINOSAUR) 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

It's Cineaste Week! We don't know how it happened (we DO know how it happened) but this week we're all films, all the time. All available on your TV screen, of course. We watched one light confection, one terror-scape, and maaaaaaybe the best thing we've seen since Succession? Also, this week's guest is the wonderful Ashley Storrie, co-writer and s…

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Ep 89 - Birth Trauma: Marielle's Story 37:48

4M ago37:48

37:48

We do want to share a trigger warning, as the content of the episode may be emotionally challenging. We always encourage listeners to check in with themselves and listen to how you are feeling. Birth trauma is described as any physical or emotional distress you may experience during childbirth. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to …

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My Dad's Old Bod. And Will Tracy (THE REGIME) 59:13

3M ago59:13

59:13

We're baaaaaaaaack! Say this to yourself OR passers-by in the style of Poltergeist II. We love all our guests equally, of course, but this week's is extra spesh because - HELLO - it's Succession writer and showrunner of The Regime, Will Tracy! We have an exciting connection, and the discovery of that connection, during the interview, was a major po…

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Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger) 16:55

4M ago16:55

16:55

By Mystie Winckler

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Ep 88 - Karen Brings James on the Show! 58:02

4M ago58:02

58:02

Karen often talks about her husband James on the show, so she decided to bring him for a special episode! Karen was a single mom when she met James and they discuss the early days of dating, who said I love you first, what it is like parenting three girls, what he thought when Karen told him she wanted to open The Family Room, and so much more. Lov…

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Interview-only Semisode Because Sara is Sick: Andy Milligan (ANT & DEC'S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY) 31:57

4M ago31:57

31:57

Sara has tonsillitis - she's on antibiotics and complete vocal rest. She had a fever dream where she was drawn towards the light, but spotted her late grandmother on the other side and fled. So, it's a truncated episode this week (a semisode?): An interview we'd already recorded before she was struck down. And what an interview! It's Andy Milligan,…

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Supercharge your productivity with an index card (a conversation with Karen Head) 16:31

4M ago16:31

16:31

Take the daily card challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/dailycard Learn how to supercharge your productivity with an index card! In this video, Karen Head shares how using a simple index card can help you stay organized and focused on your daily tasks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a more productive day! Come to our free Homemaker's CEO …

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Ep 87 - Three Things You Didn't Know About Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 41:27

4M ago41:27

41:27

Today on the podcast we are talking all about acupuncture and herbal medicine with Dr. Beck Hoehn. Acupuncture can help with things from pain management to illness and infertility. Living in Los Angeles, acupuncture feels very accessible and prevalent in our communities, yet there are somethings you may still be surprised to learn! Dr. Hoehn is a n…

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Underarm Meat and a Wide Ribcage. And Michelle Singer & Stu Richards (THE ASSEMBLY) 54:51

4M ago54:51

54:51

Happy birthday to our son, who's eight today. He'll never read this, although he was recently overheard saying, "Mom can't decide what she's doing for her quick watch". Kids these days! Etc. This week it's our great pleasure to speak to Rockerdale Studios creative director, Stu Richards, and head of production, Michelle Singer, about their SMASH HI…

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Win your day with a post-it note! (with Trisha Leger) 15:18

4M ago15:18

15:18

Learn how to use the daily card method: https://simplyconvivial.com/indexcardvideo/ This month we’re talking about daily cards, making a brand new to-do list every day with only 3 things on it. Was this something you jumped right into, were you skeptical, what has been your iteration experience with daily cards? Trisha is a Catholic wife and mother…

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Ep 86 - Building a Life Around Nature: Daniela's Story 50:44

4M ago50:44

50:44

Nature can be restorative and healing. On this episode, Karen chats with her friend Daniela Ray about her decision to move out of Los Angeles to connect with nature and where that decision has led her -- from homeschooling her two children, to running a nature school, becoming an herbalist, and starting her own business, Growing Up Rooted. Daniela …

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Gems! Meteorites! Paintings! And Monica Beletsky (MANHUNT) 55:15

4M ago55:15

55:15

It's cold and rainy and we promised to take our child to a farm near Heathrow airport. What fabulous journey are you on today? This week's guest - fresh off her rave review in the New York Times - is 'Manhunt' showrunner, Monica Beletsky! We discuss how to make old-timey feel new-timey, and how to manage a complex timeline. And Abe Lincoln's beard.…

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