In this episode I will talk about how you can navigate the season with joy and ease and at no point do I give you a list about what to cook and when. Why? Because Christmas shouldn't look the same for everyone. I look at how we can look at our intentions. How we can use last year as a benchmark for good. And explain why it is important to speak up …

Today I look at how we gain comfort and joy. From the practical to the non tangible but life giving tasks we can give others as well as ourselves. I do my very best impression of Ben Affleck (I am lying I didn't try). I also promise you lots of links in the show notes - yes these show notes! Well it is the season of giving even if that giving is we…

Welcome to episode 1 of my Chrismas specials Have you ever wondered about the importance of traditions. What they mean to us? How they strengthen relationships. How we cope when they evolve and how do we break with tradition.In this episode I trip hop through history exploring traditions.I talk about the importance of traditions and most importantl…

I was so luck to have Jennifer of Kids Eat In Color about all things food related. We discuss the systemic issues that influence our food issues and choices. We talk about the need for intersectionality to be at the forefront of nutritional conversations. Food portions, bad food messaging with children. We also discussed her amazing new project Aff…

This is a long one but it will not feel that way because Kimberly is funny, interesting and smart. In this episode I talk with Kimberly who is a Goddess of an entrepreneur about starting businesses. olfactory priming, the early days of blogging, the impact our interiors have on us, old lady communes. There is even a section where we try and convinc…

Well it is here episode 10 where I announce the winner of the launch hamper. Thank you so much to everyone who has left a review and rating for the podcast. This episode explores overcoming adversity, how we can find ways to cope and debunks some of the advice you might find elsewhere online. There is a trigger warning in this episode as I do menti…

In this episode I not only delve into the meaning of sustainability but I give you six very real and very actionable things you can do, (not one of them involved you buying new matching jars or a reusable cup). I delve deep because we should explore meaning beyond the hashtag and I create actions because I loathe rhetoric. Below are ALL the links I…

In this episode I explore the concept of creativity far beyond the outcome. I look at memory retention. Why creativity is also important in STEM industries. How we can re-train our brain to be creative. Creativity and well being and creativity to reduce anti social behaviour. It is a big episode and my pet subject.…

We are all bombarded with perfect polished lives, images, stories. I feel that my role where I offer up advice can put me in a position of looking like I have it all sussed out. That could not be further from the truth. None of us have it all sussed out, but one thing I have learned to do is take my imperfect life and embrace it. So join me on this…

This is a wonderful interview with Hannah Nunn; designer, maker, author and she plays the ukulele sadly not during this interview (maybe next time). Hannah really is a creative wonder and she shares this journey with me. We talk about all manner of things from nature, the state of the high street, parenting as a creative, and the right sort of pave…

We all have those evenings/days when we just want to switch off and relax. Most of the time we will do that by sticking the TV on. In this episode I talk you through the physiology of why that does not work and 10 suggestions of what you can do instead. You can find me on @archieandtherug on Instagram and my email is nicolettebrewpod@gmail.com So w…

In this episode I talk to a truly fascinating woman, Stacey Sheppard; writer, presenter, business owner, PR coach and biophilic design expert. She shares her knowledge on biophilic design and the circular economic model. Stacey also talks about the community she has created with her co-working space after seeing a gap in the market. This is such a …

In this episode I will delve deeper into slow intentional living and drop some truth bombs, bust some myths. So many people shy away from embracing slow living because of all the myths surrounding the lifestyle. After this episode I hope that I have explored slow living beyond the hashtag. Remember to rate and review take care…

In this episode I explore how we can make a good habit and stick to it. I also ask what constitutes a good habit anyway? Why do we find good habits hard to maintain? Who decides what a good habit is? Don't panic I answer all of these questions in this podcast episode. Here is a link that I mentioned during the show. https://archieandtherug.com/life…

In this getting to know you episode I share my journey to slow intentional living. I talk about what prompted a huge career shift, How I circumnavigated cancer, disability and fertility issues to get me to where I am today. The charity I emntion in the podcast linked linked below https://breastcancernow.org/donate/other-ways-give/lavender-trust Eac…