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Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things

The Simple Things

Small Ways to Live Well is a podcast from The Simple Things, a monthly magazine about slowing down, remembering what’s important and making the most of where you live.Hosted by the Editor, Lisa Sykes, in this season, May days & summer afternoons, she’ll be sampling honesty boxes, seeking our magical creatures, taking sensory walks and generally revelling in the promise of summer, alongside co-hosts wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank and regular contributor and slow traveller Jo Tinsley.To subscribe

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49:00

Dusk - Episode 3 - HUG

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/10/04

Join Editor of The Simple Things Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank as they discuss food that feels like a hug on a plate, why hugging is good for us (and the best types of hug), how to cope with difficult times and the joy of the arts. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to Austria Tourism for supporting this season. Editing and music by Ar...

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38:12

Dusk - Episode 2 - GATHER

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/09/27

Join The Simple Things’ Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank and author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley as they talk about gathering the harvest, gatherings with friends and our favourite places to gather. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. We can send subscriptions anywhere in the world. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to Austria Tourism for supporting Season 11....

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42:24

Dusk - Episode 1 - MELLOW

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/09/20

Join Editor of The Simple Things Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank and as they enjoy a MELLOW transition from summer to autumn, making the most of the things you can only do before the season turns and appreciating small pleasures If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to Austria Tourism for supporting Season 11. To find out more about year-ro...

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55:05

May Days - Episode 6 - DABBLE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/06/07

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes, Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frankand Author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley for the 60th episode of ‘Small Ways to Live Well’, delving into all the many ways we can dabble our way through the summer. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. We can send subscriptions anywhere in the world. Or buy current and back issues here Thank...

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38:16

May Days - Episode 5 - SUNSHINE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/05/31

Join The Simple Things’ wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank and author of The Slow Traveller Jo Tinsley as they talk summer ball games and park yoga, music and memories and making the most of sunny days in the garden. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our sponsor Titanic Belfast. Find out more and how to visit at titanicbelfast.com and on Instagr...

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52:04

May Days - Episode 4 - LARK

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/05/24

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley as they talk about sharing a fondness for camping, appreciating the joys of larking about, spontaneous adventures and magical creatures. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. We can send subscriptions anywhere in the world. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our sponsor Titanic...

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50:23

May Days - Episode 2 - TONIC

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/05/17

Join editor of The Simple Things magazine Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank as they appreciate summer foods and sensory walks, explore the medicinal benefits of garden herbs and rediscover the pleasure of handwriting a letter. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our sponsor Titanic Belfast. Find out more and how to visit at titanicbelfas...

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47:27

May Days - Episode 2 - TEND

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/05/10

Join editor of The Simple Things magazine Lisa Sykes and regular contributor and author of The Slow Traveller Jo Tinsley as they explore ways of tending to your patch and your flock, whether that’s pottering in the garden, looking after your local bees or exploring your local neighbourhood. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our sponsor Titan...

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48:52

May Days - Episode 1 - FOLK

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/05/03

Join editor of The Simple Things magazine Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank as they dive into folk festivals, May Day customs, folklore and dancing. And to mark International Dawn Chorus Day (3 May), there’s an (amateur!) birdsong quiz… If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our supporter for this season Titanic Belfast. Find out more and h...

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46:01

Dawn - Episode 6 - RISE 'N' SHINE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/03/22

Join editor of The Simple Things Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank as they embark on a dawn walk, discuss what they like to cook and eat over Easter and ways to maintain balance at this pivotal point of the year. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to our partner for Season 9, Friends of Glass, an organisation that celebrates and supports g...

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52:49

Dawn - Episode 5 - SPRING MORNINGS

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/03/15

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley. We’ll be capturing that feeling you get when larks and adventures (or even just the possibility of them) beckons you from your bed. We’re getting out and about, doing a spot of foraging, discussing what makes a good walk and because it’s Mothers Day, there are a few mum stories too If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive ...

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48:16

Dawn - Episode 4 - DAWNING

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/03/08

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and our regular co-host, contributor to the magazine and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley, as they get thinking about how spring is much better time than wintry new year to take stock of you, exploring realisations and understanding about yourself and others. If you think that sounds a bit serious, do not worry, we’ll also be doing a procrastination quiz, learning life lessons from literature and highlighting a few of the great women and their...

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37:52

Dawn - Episode 3 - NEW LIFE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/03/01

Join The Simple Things’ Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frankand our regular co-host, contributor to the magazine and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley, as they talk about how these early days of spring bring about a rise in energy, an urge to sort and maybe spring clean and how to bring new life to old and get out in the garden. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issue...

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42:47

Dawn - Episode 2 - NEW DAWN

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/02/22

Join The Simple Things’ Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank and Contributing Editor Jo Tinsley as they discuss why this is a good time of year to get started with new projects, the brain-boosting benefits of learning a new skill and the science behind creating habits. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. We can send subscriptions anywhere in the world. Or buy current and back issues here Editin...

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47:35

Dawn - Episode 1 - MAKE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/02/15

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank as they find reasons to celebrate during February, including the returning daylight, time spent with friends and loved ones and joyful occasions from Lunar New Year to Shrove Tuesday. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Editing & music by Arthur Cosslett. On the blo...

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57:49

Merry Midwinter - Episode 6 - STAR

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2026/01/04

In the STAR episode The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley celebrate Twelfth Night and look for other reasons to cheer up what feels like the longest month of January. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Editing & music by Arthur Cosslett. On the blog Candle Holder How To Wassail We...

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41:48

Merry Midwinter - Episode 5 - PAUSE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2025/12/28

If you’ve got some time off, now’s the chance to kick back a bit. Join Wellbeing Editor Rebecca FrankAuthor of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley In Episode 5 PAUSE, as they share ideas for carving out some time to relax and reset in this in-between bit of Christmas. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Editing & music by Arthur Cosslet...

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54:43

Merry Midwinter - Episode 4 - FEAST

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2025/12/21

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank as we get stuck into festive feasting. We’ll be talking turkey, side dishes, tipples and nibbles, how to explain Christmas Eve to kids with science and just why we love Boxing Day so much. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Editing & music by Arthur Cosslett. On t...

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36:44

Merry Midwinter - Episode 3 - PEACE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2025/12/14

Join Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank and Author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley as they help you discover ways to find your own little pockets of calm in the run up to Christmas. In this episode, we appreciate the quiet of the approaching solstice, press pause and take some time for ourselves before curling up with some winter reads. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight a...

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42:54

Merry Midwinter - Episode 2 - TREASURE

Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things ·

2025/12/07

The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank talk treasure, including the things we decorate our homes with, the people we treasure at Christmas and ways to treasure the season. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Editing & music by Arthur Cosslett. Thanks to our partner for the Merry Midwinter season, the Marine Stewards...

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