Episodes

  • 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!

    EPISODE 80 SHOW NOTES

    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.

    EPISODE 79 SHOW NOTES

    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.

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  • 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

    EPISODE 76 SHOW LINKS

    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

    EPISODE 75 SHOW LINKS

    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

  • We are so excited to welcome Monica’s Mama Eliana to the show today, to talk all things cleaning and household upkeep.

    Anyone who knows Eliana knows that amongst her many talents, she is somewhat of a superhero when it comes to keeping a house tidy, clean and organised.

    For fourteen years Eliana owned and ran a guesthouse in Southampton, and (as Monica knows first-hand) it was somewhat of a military operation cleanliness-wise.

    Over the years Eliana has come to be the go-to authority for her immediate circle (and her circle’s circle!) for all things housekeeping.

    Mama Eliana is truly a fountain of household knowledge, and we are over the moon to welcome her to the show today to talk us through all things household upkeep, cleaning hacks and more.

    OUR SHOW SPONSOR

    We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.

    Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk

    Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com

    SHOW LINKS

    @LetsDiscussPodcast

    @CocosTeaParty

    @MonicaBeatrice

    Eliana’s must-have cleaning supplies:

    microfibre cloths a clean sink washing up liquid white vinegar (for glass, laundry and washing up) soda crystals

    UK Men’s Sheds Association

    QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE

    Cleaning products for sensitive skin.

    How to clean your washing machine to keep it smelling fresh.

    How to remove a blu tac mark from the wall.

    How to make a bed feel like a hotel bed.

    How to get a mark out of a wooden table

  • Astrology has been a keen interest of Ella’s forever, and via Ella (and other eager friends) Monica has upgraded her interest in astrology from Girl Talk horoscopes (remember those?!), to a more in-depth analysis too.

    We are so happy to welcome renowned astrologer Francesca Oddie to the show today!

    Francesca chats to us about what your birth chart can reveal about your innate nature, why learning about your partner’s chart can be helpful when it comes to compatibility, and just what Mercury retrograde and Saturn’s return really mean.

    If you’ve ever been curious about astrology, and how it can lend you a guiding hand, we hope that this episode will be an enlightening one for you.

    OUR SHOW SPONSOR

    We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.

    Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk

    Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com

    SHOW LINKS

    @LetsDiscussPodcast

    @CocosTeaParty

    @MonicaBeatrice

    Francesca Oddie's website

    @FrancescaOddieAstrology

    Aleksandra Zee's website

    @AleksandraZee

    Ep 41. Holistic Health Coach Tori Boughey on Finding Balance

    Elizabeth Scarlett - the brand we met Francesca through

    Selfridges’ astrological Christmas display, in 2015 via Drapers online

  • Welcome back to Let’s Discuss Podcast! We're so happy to be back here with you for Season 9 of the show.

    As of today (Ella’s 30th Birthday!), we’ve both officially joined the 30s club. Meaning that our old tagline “navigating life as 20-somethings” has had a facelift. (Along with our new logo - did you notice?!)

    We’re now simply “navigating life”!

    Entering a new age decade has made us both reflect on the life lessons we’ve learnt up until now.

    So much so, that we thought it would be fun to put these lessons into a comprehensive list to share with you!

    Cue: 30 Lessons We’ve Learnt by 30.

    We hope that these lessons, mantras and mini life hacks will resonate with you too.

    As always we’d love to hear your thoughts!

    If you’d like to get in touch you can reach out to us on Instagram, we’re over on @LetsDiscussPodcast, or find us individually too. Monica is @MonicaBeatrice and Ella is @CocosTeaParty.

    OUR SHOW SPONSOR

    We’re over the moon to welcome one of our favourite bath, body and fragrance brands to the show — Molton Brown.

    Use the code DISCUSS10 for 10% off of your order at moltonbrown.co.uk

    Full terms and conditions can be found at letsdiscusspodcast.com

    SHOW LINKS

    13 Going On 30

    @JenandJennifer - our wonderful friend Jennifer Darr. Jen is the illustrator behind our new logo.

    @TheSeptemberChronicles - Jen’s travel account

    Michael Scott Birthday Card

    @StaceySolomon

    Let’s Discuss Episode 4. Fitness Journeys in our 20s

    Ella’s News

    The Power of Positive Quitting

    Watching: Love Is Blind

    Reading: Expectation by Anna Hope

    Listening to: The Missing Cryptoqueen Podcast on BBC Sounds

    Monica’s News

    Monica turned 30! Read her blog post on the milestone.

    Watching: Grace & Frankie

  • Welcome to a special bonus episode of Let’s Discuss!

    Whilst we were preparing for the launch of Season 9 on April 7th this year, the shape-shifting times that we’re living in as we navigate COVID-19, prompted us to record this bonus episode for you.

    Right now things are changing by the moment, and there is a huge array of emotions being felt. Amongst them: uncertainty, fear, hope, gratitude and a general sense of limbo.

    Whilst we navigate these unchartered waters personally, we wanted to check in with you. To see how you’re doing.

    And to talk through some of the things we’re doing to try and stay on top of our own wellbeing (mentally and physically) and productivity during this season.

    We started Let’s Discuss Podcast as a way to open up the conversations we were having as friends, with you. And now, more so than ever, that sense of sharing and support is at the forefront of our minds.

    We want you to feel as supported as possible right now, and like you can talk to us about how you’re getting on. Which you absolutely can! If you’d like to reach out we’re over on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast, and individually you can find us on @MonicaBeatrice and @CocosTeaParty.

    We hope that this bonus episode will offer some comfort to you right now.

    We’re thinking of you and your loved ones. Sending huge love your way.

    SHOW LINKS

    @Carly (Carly the Prepster)

    @CarlysStitchClub

    Eva Howard Designs

    Macramé for the Modern Home by Isabella Strambio

    How to Create a Routine When You're in Isolation by Kate Turner, for The Elgin Avenue

    Retro Pop playlist by Spotify

    Mornings III playlist by Chrissy of Harlowe James

    @Vestpod

    Let's Discuss Podcast, episode 61 with Emilie Bellet of Vestpod

    Netflix gift card

  • Welcome to the last episode of Let’s Discuss Season 8! Not to mention the last episode of 2019 and this decade!

    We are so grateful to you for tuning in this season, and we hope that you’ll love reliving our highs and lows of the past 365 days with us.

    Here’s our big round-up of 2019!

    Wishing you a wonderful festive season ahead, we’ll see you next time in 2020!

    EPISODE 66 SHOW NOTES

    Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

    Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

    Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

    Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

    Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 66 SHOW LINKS

    Our Morocco trip: on Coco’s Tea Party and The Elgin Avenue

    Glasgow with our friend Wendy: on @CocosTeaParty and @MonicaBeatrice

    The Coco’s Tea Party Book Club

    Ashley Iaconetti on Instagram

    Ep. 58: Career Crisis

    Our favourite items from 2019

    Rattan mirror: La Redoute

    Custom artwork for Monica and Oli: Carly Berry @CarlyBerryArt

    Bed linen: Himla

    Pasta bowls: Denby pasta bowls

    Hairbands: Alice & Blair

    Astley Clarke locket: Celestial compass locket

    Lily and Lionel dress: ‘Marlowe’ style, in blue

    Topshop Jamie jeans

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  • Do you know if you are an extrovert or an introvert? As a mixed pairing (can you guess who’s who?!) we talk often about how we recharge our batteries.

    With the festive season upon us there’s more opportunity than ever for pressure on your energy resources, especially (perhaps?!) if you’re an introvert.

    In today’s episode we’re discussing our individual traits, the benefits and challenges we experience, and how we’ll be approaching the festive season to make sure we keep our fuel tanks topped up.

    We’d love to hear about your experience too! Drop us a line on Instagram at @LetsDiscussPodcast.

    EPISODE 65 SHOW NOTES

    Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

    Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

    Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

    Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

    Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 65 SHOW LINKS

    Are You An Introvert Or An Extrovert? What It Means For Your Career on Fast Company

    Our Morocco Trip on Coco’s Tea Party - Part 1 and Part 2

    Our Morocco Trip on The Elgin Avenue

    Let’s Discuss Episode 13: Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To Expectations

    Positive Psychology Flow Chart

    The Bold Type TV Show

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  • Welcome to our very special bonus episode ALL about books! As regular listeners will know, Ella is our resident literary expert, flying through books at a crazy rate.

    68 and counting this year!

    Whenever Monica needs a book recommendation, Ella is her first port of call and today we decided to open up Ella’s extensive book advice to you.

    If you are on the lookout for your next great read, or you need gift inspiration for the festive season and beyond, this episode is for you!

    Happy listening!

    EPISODE 64 SHOW NOTES

    Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

    Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

    Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

    Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

    Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 64 SHOW LINKS

    Let’s Discuss Episode 34. How Reading Has Impacted Our Lives

    The Coco’s Tea Party Book Club

    From The Corner Of The Oval Office by Beck Dorey-Stein

    Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb

    The Rules Do Not Apply by Ariel Levy

    The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Elin Hilderbrand - Ella’s favourite ‘brain candy’ author.

    The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

    Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

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  • Our resident dating expert 'Ask A Straight Guy' is back!

    In this week’s episode we put your dating questions to 'Ask A Straight Guy' (aka Monica’s husband Oli) and discuss a myriad of questions including: why guys take so long to text back, if it’s harder for intelligent women to find a boyfriend and how to avoid settling.

    As always this was a SUPER fun episode to record, and we hope you’ll love listening along!

    If you have a dating question you’d like us to answer in our next 'Ask A Straight Guy' segment, drop us a DM on Instagram over at @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 63 SHOW NOTES

    Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

    Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

    Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

    Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

    Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 63 SHOW LINKS

    Let’s Discuss Episode 54: Ghosting and Other Dating Disasters

    The Victoria & Albert Museum

    Let’s Discuss Episode 41: Holistic Health Coach Tori Boughey on Finding Balance

    TBalance by Tori Boughey

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  • There are so many milestones throughout our twenties, which we are conditioned to think that we ‘need’ to hit. Degrees, moving out of home, partners, engagement, marriage, babies, promotions . . . it’s a LOT!

    It’s normal to feel pangs of jealousy as your friends, or people you know (or even people you don’t know!) achieve certain things.

    Whatever the circumstances, jealousy is not a nice feeling, and today we are exploring how we can navigate feelings of envy. And how can we reframe our jealousy in a more positive way?

    On the flip side, what can you do when you feel like your friends are being resentful of your successes?

    As always, feel free to leave us a comment on our Instagram account and share your experience with us! We’d love to hear from you.

    EPISODE 62 SHOW NOTES

    Ella's blog - Coco's Tea Party

    Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue

    Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty

    Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice

    Our show Instagram account - @LetsDiscussPodcast

    EPISODE 62 SHOW LINKS

    Ep. 58: Career Crisis - What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like You’re On The Right Path

    Ep. 1: Social Media & Comparison

    Mary Laura Philpott - I Miss You When I Blink

    Baz Luhrnmann - Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen

    Lauren Graham - Talking As Fast As I Can. The except that Ella shared:

    “But life doesn't often spell things out for you or give you what you want exactly when you want it, otherwise it wouldn't be called life, it would be called vending machine.”

    5 Practices To Give You Hope Through Infertility on The Glitter Guide, by Kara Stout and the excerpt that Ella shared:

    “Having unmet expectations gets me every time. I’m working on this. I have to let go, I have to accept when things don’t go according to my plan or timeline, and I have to make an effort to still be happy regardless of these circumstances. Don’t get me wrong. I allow myself to cry and be sad. It’s OK to be heartbroken, it’s OK to cry and not want to get out... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy