Podcast Episodes Worth Listening To

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There’s something for everyone in the podcast world, on almost every topic imaginable. If you’re in need of something new to add to your podcast playlist, check out some of the shows we’ve been enjoying.

Fresh from the festive season, perhaps all our homes need a little dusting off after all the Christmas merriment. In this episode from The Organised Mum podcast, host Gemma explains why we should readjust cleaning goals in the new year and resist the temptation to go full steam ahead.

While we’re on the subject of home, this episode of The Optimal Work podcast is a great review of the relatively recent book, The Thoughtful Home, by author Dia Boyle. We all want our homes to be somewhere we can relax with the ones we love, where people are at the centre and not things; there are some great thoughts in this podcast about exactly that.

We’ve often mentioned the work of John Cuddeback on our own Hearts+Minds podcast but here we share an episode from his. In this episode of his podcast The Intentional Household, he speaks to writer Nell O’Leary about why keeping up personal interests in motherhood is not just important but absolutely essential. While you’re there, check out the most recent episode on self care, which offers a realistic take on how difficult it can be when you’re a parent.

Some of us may have our plans for the year ahead set in stone while some of us are still mulling over our new year goals. In a recent episode of Happier with Gretchen Rubin, host Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth discuss 25 things they are aiming for in 2025 and some of the tools they use to design their year ahead.

And while we’re on the theme of planning, here’s an episode from our very own podcast for you to enjoy, in case you missed it! Maire and Catherine discuss the reasons we find it hard to commit, which is especially helpful at this time of year.