Simple Pleasures: Recent Episodes
Carrie Wilder
Simple pleasures is a weekly podcast about finding the joy in the everyday, and celebrating the moments that make you feel good, however small they are.
When I was 25, I became estranged from my family and struggled to cope with the huge loss I was suddenly facing. Finding pockets of joy, now fondly known seven years later as simple pleasures, is what kept me going during the darkest of days. From putting on a fresh pair of socks to cooking the perfect soft-boiled egg. Purposefully seeking out the joy in my life, even if it felt fleeting, helped me find a whole new version of joy that I didn’t know existed before.
This podcast is a space to celebrate the simple things in life and I hope you'll join me on the journey. Be sure to stay in touch! You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @its.the.simple.pleasures or drop me a line via thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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In the season finale we're talking all things simple pleasures of strangers - from becoming friends with the people you commute with to getting to know your neighbour and what it really means to feel like you belong in your community. If you've enjoyed this season then please do rate, review and subscribe to help us reach more people. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy. We'll be back with season four in the summer but you can catch up on all three seasons wherever you get your podcasts and thanks so much for listening!
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Let us bring the weekend to you - whatever day you listen! From mooching aimlessly around your neighbourhood to leisurely breakfasts in bed, join Carrie, host of the simple pleasures podcast, to celebrate the everyday joys of the weekend. If you enjoyed this episode then please do rate, review and subscribe to help reach more people and why not follow us on Instagram or TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more feel good content.
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Join us as we talk all things simple pleasures of telly - from binge watching the latest hit show to your favourite comfort series and everything in-between. This is a judgement free space to celebrate why we love watching telly so if you've ever felt a bit embarrassed about how much you love a TV show no one else seems to watch or pretend you watch far less than you do, then this episode is for you! If you liked this episode then please do rate, review and subscribe to help us grow the simple pleasures community and follow us on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.
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Do you ever feel behind in life? If so, this episode is for you! Because I do, all the time. So join me as we talk through it and I share with you a little trick I like to do when I feel particularly lost in life. As always if you liked this episode then please do take the time to rate, review and subscribe to help us grow the simple pleasures community and make sure to follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy in your life.
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Grab yourself a snack for this episode as we're talking all about the simple pleasures of food. From meals that remind you of people you love, to comfort eating and the joy of sharing a bowl of piping hot chips with friends at the pub. If you enjoy this episode then please rate, review and subscribe to help us reach more people. And make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures).
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This episode we're talking all about the simple pleasures of spring - from leaving your house in just a jacket to longer, lighter evenings and your first iced coffee of the season. If you're ready for Spring then this is the episode for you and if you enjoy it then please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast to help us keep growing the simple pleasures community. Want more everyday joy in your life? Then make sure to follow Simple Pleasures on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures).
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This episode is the last in the estrangement miniseries and we're busting those estrangement myths and ending things on a q&a ft. everything you've ever wanted to ask but didn't know how. If you liked this miniseries then please do rate, review and subscribe to help simple pleasures reach more people. For more simple pleasures make sure to follow @its.the.simple.pleasures on Instagram and TikTok.
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In this second episode in our estrangement miniseries we're talking joy as a form of care and how keeping your joy tank topped up can help you look after yourself on the bad days. If you enjoyed this episode then why not share it with a friend or take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to help grow the simple pleasures community? Thanks as always for listening, and if you want more simple pleasures in your life then follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures). See you next week for the last episode in our estrangement miniseries where we'll be busting those pesky estrangement myths. See you then!
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Welcome to the simple pleasures miniseries all about estrangement. In this episode I share my experiences of the early days of deciding and becoming estranged from my family. From first hearing about it in therapy to the practicalities that come with it. Find out more about my journey and what I wish I could tell myself eight years on. For more simple pleasures in your life make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures). And if you liked this episode then please do share it with a friend to help us reach more people. I hope you enjoy!
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This week's episode is all about celebrating the joy of your own bathroom. Join me as I talk about the simple pleasures to be found in my non-aesthetic, basic bathroom and the joy that can come with caring for your body...and mind. If you enjoyed this episode then make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on any of season three and why not share it with a friend who might need a little pick me up too? Follow me on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more slow living, simple pleasure seeking everyday joy. Thanks for listening!
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This week we're talking about the high street and the many everyday joys that come with it. From the freedom that comes with fewer options to your local coffee shop knowing your order. So settle in and let's celebrate the high street. If you want more simple pleasures in your life then make sure to follow the podcast on TikTok or Instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) and if you liked this episode then why not share it on your social media or with a friend and help grow the simple pleasures community.
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Welcome to season three of simple pleasures – I am so excited to be back and with lots of exciting episodes that I can’t wait to share with you. We’re kicking season three off with an episode all about love, just not the romantic kind. This Valentine's Day I want to celebrate the love we feel from friendships, from ourselves and the legacy love leaves from those who have loved us in the past. So, whether you’re in a relationship, happily single, newly separated or everything in-between – let’s talk love…just maybe not as you know it. If you want more simple pleasures in your life then give the podcast a follow on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures).
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Join me on this bonus episode where we're talking all things January to soothe the usual rhetoric of new year, new me. So if this month is feeling a little more tricky than usual then pop the kettle on and let's talk about it. And if you want more simple pleasures in your life then you can find me on instagram and tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.
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Join me on this episode where we're talking all things Christmas...wait before you hate me for talking about Christmas in November! Since becoming estranged aged 25 I've learnt how to navigate this time of year more mindfully and this episode I'm sharing five tips to help you approach this time of year more mindfully. Full of practical advice, from someone whose learnt how to do Christmas their own way. This is the last episode in season two of simple pleasures so stay tuned for season three dropping in February next year. Until then, you can find me on instagram and tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy. And a huge thank you to everyone whose made season two so special!
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It's the penultimate episode of season two and we're talking all things failure. But everything is not quite as it seems. We dig a little into how society's expectations of what we should have achieved can make us think things are failures when perhaps they aren't. From careers to relationships to estrangement - join me as I chat you through my failures and rewrite the narrative into something much more joyful. Shout out to How to Fail by Elizabeth Day for the original inspiration! Guaranteed to give you a little boost, make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or drop me an email at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoy this episode please do rate and review it to help Simple Pleasures reach more people!
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Hey it's Carrie and this episode is all about the simple pleasures of gezellig - my favourite Dutch word. Difficult to translate but easy to experience, we chat about the small everyday actions that make you feel cared and loved. So if you're struggling with the change from autumn to winter then pop the kettle on and give it a listen. I promise you'll leave feeling a little bit better! As always make sure you're following me on instagram and tiktok for more everyday joy (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or feel free to drop me an email (thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com). Thanks for listening!
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On this episode of Simple Pleasures we're talking all things self-parenting and looking after yourself in the overwhelm. Including practical tips to help you care for yourself when things feel a little more difficult. If you want more everyday joy in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram and tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or drop me a line via email (thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com) - I'd love to hear from you!
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this summer marked seven years since I became estranged from my immediate and wider family. my previous episode, the joys of being estranged, shared the surprising joys I've found along the way, but for this episode I wanted to talk about what it's like on the bad days - and boy have there been bad days! estrangement is really tough, but what i've found makes it more difficult is the stigma attached to it. so join me as we talk about it in all it's messy glory. want more? follow @its.the.simple.pleasures on instagram and tiktok for more everyday joy or drop me a line at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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This episode celebrates everything autumn: from pulling out your favourite cosy jumper from storage to huddling inside a pub with your friends. As a summer woman I can sometimes struggle with the change of season so join me as I try to find easy snippets of everyday joy I can bring into my life as autumn approaches. Perfect if you're feeling a little unsure about the second half of the year. If you'd like more simple pleasures in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram and tiktok (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or get in touch via email (thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com). And don't forget to share it with your loved ones if you enjoy!
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This episode is all about the simple pleasures of getting older - from feeling more comfortable in your mind and body to having a space to call your own. Towards the end, I invite you to reflect on the episode and take it into your day to day, thinking about what you have as an adult that your 16 year old self would be happy to see! If you want more everyday joy in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) and thank you so much for listening!
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This episode we're talking all things loneliness - because we don't talk about it enough. I share what I've learnt about loneliness, and how I've cared for it with simple pleasures...and how you can too! Give it a listen and let me know what you think. For more everyday joy follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) or drop me a line at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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This episode is all about the simple pleasures of reading - from finding a copy of a book on sale that you've wanted to read for ages to staying up late into the night when you simply can't put a book down. As ever I invite you to reflect at the end of the episode on something you love, and encourage you to spend some time writing down all the simple pleasures that go with it. If you want more everyday joy in your life then make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) - promise it's fun! Thanks for listening.
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This episode is all about grief and how, through my experience of estrangement, I understand it as a sister to my joy. A heads up that this episode talks explicitly about grief and depression so if this isn't for you right now then feel free to skip it. If not, I'd love for you to join me on this journey and make sure to follow me on instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.
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Welcome back to season two! On this episode I answer your questions about simple pleasures so you can get to know me better. So if you're curious about how this works on bad days, how it came about, or even why this all matters - listen to the episode and remember to follow simple pleasures on Instagram (@its.the.simple.pleasures) for more everyday joy.
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Welcome to the last episode of season one...and we're ending with an episode I've been looking forward to sharing since the beginning. This episode flips the switch on the narrative around estrangement and offers an alternative, more joyful approach to what it can mean. I share how alongside the loss and grief, I've also experienced many unexpected joys too. As ever there's space to reflect and this episode it's about how you'd rewrite your day to day if you got the chance. Be part of the simple pleasures community and follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures for more everyday joy or say hi over at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com. Until next season!
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Welcome back to this bonus episode all about the joys of being a beginner. In this episode I talk about times I've been a beginner as an adult, how you can find joy alongside your fear or nerves and offer you a chance to stop and reflect on your own experiences of starting something new. Come and join the simple pleasures community, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures or say hi over at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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This episode is about one of my favourite simple pleasures...parks! I talk about moving cities and the community I've found within my local green space, the history hidden in your local park and how it's the perfect places to notice the changing seasons. I'd love to hear from you, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures for more everyday joy or say hi over at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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On this bonus episode I talk about my journey to get to 32 and what I've learnt along the way. As always I invite you to use this episode as a quick moment of contemplation and to jot down your own personal reflections about where you are too. Be part of the community, follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures or say hi over at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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This month’s episode is all about home and how I’ve created a sense of this for myself . I talk about the people, places, smells and sights that help me feel grounded and like I belong. As always, I’ll be inviting you to reflect at the end about your simple pleasures of home. I love hearing from you so get in touch! You can find me on Instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures and say hi via thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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Welcome to another bonus episode where I talk about the clarity I've gained from therapy and how it's helped me appreciate my day to day. It's a cosy one so pop the kettle on! For more simple pleasures follow me on instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures or say hi over at thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com.
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In this episode I share how I use simple pleasures to look after myself when I need a little extra care. Just a heads up that I talk about Mother's Day when you don't have a mum in your life, so if this isn't for you right now then feel free to skip it and I'll see you in two weeks - sending you so much love. Come and join me on the journey! You can find me on Instagram @its.the.simple.pleasures and say hi via thesimplepleasurespodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you.
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For this month’s bonus episode, I share how you can nurture more everyday joy into your life through five simple steps. So, if you’ve found yourself thinking that this all sounds great, but you don’t really know where to start then keep listening, this one's for you.
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This episode celebrates the simple pleasures of sundays, a day you could argue that was made for them.
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Welcome back to this bonus episode of Simple Pleasures. Whether you’ve followed since the beginning or you’ve just discovered this project, I thought I’d take this opportunity for you to get to know me a little bit more and to share how Simple Pleasures came to be. So, get yourself a brew and settle in. I don’t think it’s what you’re expecting - I hope you enjoy!
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Think of this as an antidote to all the new year, new you January rhetoric, where I talk about embracing life as it is, in all it's glorious messiness. Because your life doesn't have to be perfect, for it to be perfect for you, instead I invite you to enjoy it, as it is.