As per tradition for our last episode of the season we are answering your listener questions! Tune in to hear our thoughts on shifting our daily routines for Autumn/Winter, our goals for our 30s and the best purchases we have made in 2020.

Thank you so much for supporting another season of Let’s Discuss podcast, we have loved sharing with you! Sending love your way for a positive end to 2020 and a bright start to 2021!

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Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

EPISODE 80 SHOW LINKS

Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 75: What We Have Been Doing to Stay Sane (Most of the Time) This Year

Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 51: Our Thoughts on Motherhood

Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 72: Our Tips for Working from Home

Books and Authors We Mention

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld 

The Herd: A Novel by Andrea Bartz

The New Girl by Harriet Walker

Elenor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Curtis Sittenfeld

Celeste Ng

David Sedaris

2020 Purchases We Love

Quay Australia blue light filtering glasses

Link Nutrition supplements

Primark cardigans

Veja trainers

Honest Beauty lip balm

Gisela Graham Christmas pudding mug

Lazy Susan spice rack

Land’s End cable knit jumpers

Hobbycraft Christmas decorations

Feel-Good Movies

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bridesmaids, Love Actually, It’s Complicated, The Parent Trap,  Never Been Kissed, The Devil Wears Prada, 3 Men and a Baby, 2 Men and a Little Lady

Feel-good TV Shows

The US Office, ER, Friday Night Lights, Emily in Paris, Sweet Magnolias, The Bold Type

How are you feeling about your work world right now? 2020 has been a year for the history books for a number of reasons, and has presented us all with a whole myriad of challenges. In amongst those is navigating new work-life waters. Did you make a career pivot this year? Is your employer instigating a hiring freeze? Have you experienced an ‘aha!’ moment? In today’s episode we are sharing our own career journeys and lifting the lid on our same-but-different career paths with blogging. Ella shares why she’s pivoted away from blogging and into a new career altogether, and Monica opens up about the multiple hats she wears outside of the blogging world. In today’s episode we also play “what to do if . . .” with career scenarios, including what to do if you have been made redundant/graduated in 2020/want to pursue a side hustle. 

We hope that today’s episode can help you to find clarity, or at least comradeship, in your own career journey. As always we would love to hear your thoughts so please do drop us a line, or send us a DM. 

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Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

EPISODE 79 SHOW LINKS

Ep. 68: Talking Mercury Retrograde and Saturn's Return With Astrologer Francesca Oddie The Power of Positive Quitting on Coco’s Tea Party Ep. 67: 30 Lessons We Learnt Before Turning 30 Welltodo Careers The Dots Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter by Sian Meades-Williams TWOME Macrame @LucyHitchcock_ Side Hustle School podcast A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Your Salary by Kate Westervelt for Career Contessa Finding That Entry-Level Job With Zero Experience? Totally Doable on Career Contessa

TODAY’S SPONSOR

A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss.  Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

How are you connecting with the people in your life right now? As we enter another lockdown here in the UK, staying in touch and maintaining connections are at the forefront of our minds right now. In this episode we share our ideas and tips for connecting with friends, partners and colleagues. Plus we give some fun conversation starters a go! We hope that you will enjoy this episode! If you have ideas on how to connect with the people in your life, whilst maintaining social distancing, we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with us over on @LetsDiscussPodcast on Instagram. 

EPISODE 78 SHOW NOTES

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

EPISODE 78 SHOW LINKS

A Cup of Jo blog Hobbycraft wreath making supplies Kate La Vie’s cocktails at home The Cocktail Book by Balthazar London Happier by Gretchen Rubin Jude’s ice cream @MarenMorris Bad on Paper podcast Shagged Married Annoyed podcast Happier in Hollywood podcast, episode 177: Stepping Into Your Power At Work With Executive Coach Marie Garvey

SUPPORT IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

If you are struggling with your mental health, and need extra support, please know that you can always reach out to the Samaritans, either via samaritans.org or by calling 116 123

TODAY’S SPONSOR

A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

As we settle into autumn and look ahead to winter, we’ve been turning our attention to everyday joys, and learning to incorporate more healthy habits into our routines.

In this episode we are sharing our action plans for autumn/winter 2020, as well as a whole host of GOOD things we are looking forward to over the cooler months. 

We would love to hear how you’re welcoming the cosy seasons too! Let us know on Instagram over on @LetsDiscussPodcast.

EPISODE 77 SHOW NOTES

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

EPISODE 77 SHOW LINKS

Printable Autumn Bucket List by Almost Makes Perfect

PODCASTS WE MENTION

Unlocking Us podcast by Brené Brown, On My Mind: RBG, Surge Capacity, and Play as an Energy Source

Happier

Happier in Hollywood Shagged Married Annoyed

NPR podcast, Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You

TV SHOWS WE MENTION

Modern Family

Chesapeake Shores

Parks and Recreation

Grace & Frankie

Friends

The Social Dilemma 

WET WEATHER CLOTHING SOREL boots

Uniqlo AUTUMN/WINTER NOTES

Dried flowers guide by Geneva Vanderzeil on Collectivegen Guide to Palo Santo

Depop

Functional Medicine: My Experience at The Maas Clinic on The Elgin Avenue, Monica’s blog

The Maas Clinic

Vitamin D advice on The Chalkboard Mag

Tone it Up

Quay Australia Blue Light Filtering Glasses

Cult Furniture 

Monica’s office chair by Cult Furniture

Wild Nutrition supplements

Hilary Duff’s home on Architectural Digest

TODAY’S SPONSOR

A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

What have you been up to for the majority of 2020? If your answer largely involves binge-watching TV shows then welcome to our club! In today’s episode we are diving deep into our TV obsessions of 2020. From the juiciest reality TV, through to the most bonkers cult series, we are sharing the shows that have soothed us and entertained us thus far this year.

We would love to know your faves too! Drop us a line over on Instagram, and feel free to weigh in with your opinions. EPISODE 76 SHOW NOTES

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

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SHOW’S WE DISCUSS

1. Selling Sunset

How ‘Selling Sunset’ Creator Adam DiVello Created A Reality TV Phenomenon—Just Don’t Ask Him About Christine By Meg Zukin

Selling Sunset alignment chart on Reddit

Mary’s $10,000,000 listing

Christine Quinn’s wedding

2. Tiger King

3. Sweet Magnolias

Where Does Maddie on 'Sweet Magnolias' Get Her Dresses? The Show's Costume Designer Reveals Her Wardrobe Sources

SHOW’S WE HAVE LOVED

The Mindy Project

The Hills New Beginnings

The Hills

The Fall 

Modern Family 

How I Met Your Mother

New Girl

Friends From College

Line of Duty

Upload

Indian Matchmaking

The Home Edit

TODAY’S SPONSOR

A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss.

Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection.

Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

AUDIO NOTE

Due to COVID-19 we have recorded Season 10 of Let’s Discuss Podcast remotely. This has allowed us the opportunity to connect with you all (yay!) via your earbuds, but unfortunately some of the audio isn’t as on point as we’d like it to be. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the show nonetheless.

Welcome back to a brand new season of Let’s Discuss podcast! We are so happy to be entering double digits here with you, kick starting Season 10.

Today’s episode is a ‘COVID-19 catch-up’. Things have changed dramatically in the world since Season 9 of the show, when we were on the cusp of our first lockdown here in the UK.

Since then, the term “corona-coaster” has been banded about with good reason. It has been a year of many ups and downs, and today we’re sharing what’s kept us going during this ‘unprecedented’ time. 

We hope you’ll enjoy this week’s episode, and let us know how you get on playing Pandemic Bingo with us!

EPISODE 75 SHOW NOTES

Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty 

Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

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Stitch Fix

Hoxton Bakehouse

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Barista Blend Your Live Guide

TODAY’S SPONSOR

A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss.

Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order at MoltonBrown.co.uk. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head to letsdicusspodcast.com.

It’s time to wrap Season 9! As per tradition our last episode of the season is a listener Q&A! This episode is jam-packed with answers to your most-pressing questions on all things life, love, work and wellbeing.

We hope that you’ll enjoy hearing our take on lockdown, career pivots, life dilemmas and more . . . you really came through with the questions!

Stay in touch with us until next season over on Instagram, thank you so much for joining us for another season of the show.

SHOW LINKS

@LetsDiscussPodcast

@CocosTeaParty

@MonicaBeatrice

Beauty Pie Soul Providers Oil

OATLY! Barista Blend Milk

Cook Vegetarian Lasagne

Spanx Seamless Leggings

Lululemon Yoga Leggings 

Wendy Gilmore’s Fritter Recipe

Monica’s Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

Charlotte Bryer-Ash

Ep. 62: Jealousy & Life Milestones

Ep. 58: Career Crisis

Ep. 51: The Decision To Start A Family

TV Shows To Watch: ER, Friday Night Lights, Gilmore Girls, Brothers & Sisters, The OC, Gossip Girl, The US Office, Brooklyn 99, New Girl, The Mindy Project, Broad City

Favourite apps: Good Reads, Tezza App, Unfold, CityMapper, DuoLingo, Podcast, Instagram, Spotify, Notes, Mosaico, Planoly, A Color Story, Snapseed, SKRWT, Bloom & Wild, Nike Run Club, Health, Depop, Habits

It’s inevitable — we all experience bad days. In this episode of Let’s Discuss we divvy up the severity our bad days into levels 1, 2 and 3.

We share our tips and tricks for turning a bad day around, as well as advice we take head of when a day just feels like a right off. 

We hope that these tips help you if you are currently experiencing a bad day, and that they help to armour you for when your next one crops up.

If you have your own tips for turning around a day, get in touch! We would love to hear from you.

We hope that you have a GOOD day ahead. But if it’s a challenging one, we hope that these tips can help!

SHOW LINKS

@LetsDiscussPodcast

@CocosTeaParty

@MonicaBeatrice

Ep. 24: Burnout, Exhaustion, How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep 

Ep. 65: Our Thoughts On Being And Extrovert And An Introvert

Ep. 71: An Interview With Artist Nina Brooke

If you like Pina Coladas playlist on Spotify 

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Working from home has been the norm for both of us for many years, but given the current state of the world it’s a working setup that many people are new to. We happened to record this episode just before lockdown was enforced in the UK, and now the timing for it could not feel more poignant.

Whether you’re well into your WFH groove or it is completely new to you, we hope that this episode will be helpful.

We have gathered all of our best advice for working efficiently from home, including tips on setting up your office space, organising your time, being productive and navigating feelings of loneliness.

SHOW LINKS

@LetsDiscussPodcast

@CocosTeaParty

@MonicaBeatrice

Ella’s home office tour

Griffin Elevator Computer Laptop Stand

Monica’s home office tour 

Macro to-do lists

The Productivity Planner 

Bose noise-cancelling headphones 

Dusk bed linen

Ep. 65: Our Thoughts On Being An Extrovert & An Introvert

We’re over the moon to welcome artist Nina Brooke to the show today! Nina is an artist whose work we’ve admired for a long time — indeed Ella owns one of her beautiful beach prints — and we were thrilled when Nina agreed to come onto the show to discuss her career journey, advice for fellow artists, as well as tips for exploring her home area of Cornwall. 

Nina’s outlook on life and work is so calming, we hope that you’ll love getting to know Nina as much as we did. 

SHOW LINKS

@LetsDiscussPodcast

@CocosTeaParty

@MonicaBeatrice

Nina’s website: Nina Brooke

Nina’s Instagram: @nina_brooke_artist

HUMAN film series, by Yaan Arthus-Bertrand

Nina’s advice for exploring Cornwall:

• for a walk, visit the Rock area
• go to Padstow for food, and eat at Caffè Rojano or Paul Ainsworth at No 6
• for a swim, visit Porthcothan Bay 
• for surfing, try the Newquay area
• for hotels, check out Watergate Bay

Nina’s advice for surf fans:

• Biarritz, France, best for learners
• Costa Rica, good for more advanced surfers
• Sri Lanka, for beauty and nature 

Nina’s packing hacks:

• coral-safe sunscreen, like Surf Mud
• mosquito spray
• pack light

When someone brings up the topic of people pleasing, do you immediately think “yep, that describes me!”? To an extent we all ‘people please’ from time to time, be it saying “yes” to something which benefits someone else, and not us, or consistently agreeing to a commitment which really isn’t in our best interest.

People pleasing isn’t synonymous with doing something wrong, but when your needs are knocked to the bottom of the pile time and time again, your tendency to say “yes” all the time may need to be revisited. 

In today’s episode of Let’s Discuss podcast we address the issue of people pleasing, how it crops up in our own lives, and how we try to safeguard ourselves from people pleasing tendencies which have a negative impact. 

SHOW LINKS

@LetsDiscussPodcast

@CocosTeaParty

@MonicaBeatrice

Are You a People Pleaser? by Sherry Pagoto ph.D, on Psychology Today

Comfort Zones: Women Writers Tackling Unfamiliar Ground by Jigsaw, edited by Sonder & Tell in aid of Women for Women International.

Brené Brown

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” — Eleanor Roosevelt