Just Us Locked and Down: Recent Episodes

Stephanie Leonardis-Cottell

Slices of our lives during lockdown and beyond

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In today's episode I tell about my journey on Wegovy. I focus on the following:

  • My disclaimer
  • My hesitation
  • My decision factor
  • My experience so far
  • Life after wegovy?

You can read more on my blog www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com.

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We're back! It's been a busy 12 months but we are well and truly back!

In this first episode, I ask Liv (9.5 yo) about YouTube and Social media. We also talk about internet and Whatsapp safety.

Liv's YouTube channel is Livstar5237, feel free to encourage her and give her a like or follow.

If you have any question, head over to my blog https://stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com

Thanks for listening :)

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In today's episode, I share a bit about my latest bout of anxiety and how I am getting out of it (work in progress). 

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Don't forget to check out my Budgeteur Workbook on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/7got48k

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Visit my website - www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com and subscribe for updates all my latest post or alternatively follow me on your favourite podcast platform for my latest podcast episode!

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In today's episode, I share with you how difficult it was for me once I moved to the UK. Finding a job, socialising, having awkward encounters and so on. 

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Don't forget to check out my Budgeteur Workbook on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/7got48k

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Visit my website - www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com and subscribe for all my latest posts or alternatively follow me on your podcasts platform for my latest podcast episode!

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Thank you for listening and see you in my next episode!

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Let me tell you about me, who I am, where I am from, what I like, what I do and what's going on in my mind at the moment. 

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Don't forget to check out my Budgeteur Workbook on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/7got48k

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Visit my website - www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com and subscribe for all my latest posts or alternatively follow me on your podcasts platform for my latest podcasts!

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Thank you for listening and see you in my next episode!

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In today's podcast, I tell you about my health-induced anxiety, how I dealt with it and how it triggered money-related anxiety too.

I am not a dentist nor a doctor so please do take what I say with a pinch of salt and talk to a dentist/doctor if you need to or are worried about your health.

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Don't forget to check out my Budgeteur Workbook on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/7got48k

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Visit my website - www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com

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Thank you for listening and see you in my next episode!

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In today's episode, I tell you how our Birmingham to Amsterdam flight was delayed, and subsequently prevented us getting onto our Amsterdam to Marseille flight, with less than 12 hours noticed and how after much difficulty we managed to get our money back as well as compensation.

Don't forget to check out my Budgeteur Workbook on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/7got48k

Thank you for listening and see you in my next episode!

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In today's episode, I go over why I find it so hard to spend money on myself, what I have heard others say they exprienced and their different situations,  and where the issue of spending on ourselves might possibly come from. 

I also refer to the Law of Attraction tribe I joined a few months back and I really enjoyed so if you want to join as well here is my link  https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/a/2147518338/Lj8ZA6C3 (affiliate link)

Finally, if you want to check out my budgeting workbook The Budgeteur here is the link https://amzn.eu/d/aZWqhWN

Thanks you for listening and see you in my next episode :)

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In today's episode I tell you all about the hobbies I have had in the past and present and how much you might potentially spend on them. 

If you would like to see my work, head over to Instagram @stephmadeitforyou. 

Thanks for listening!

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You will find below all my favourite for Jan 2023!

SKINCARE

*-Toner pyunkang Yul essence https://amzn.to/3IAFcfp

*-Anti aging serum Isntree https://amzn.to/3GNoUOX

*-Hyaluronic acid moisteriser with SPF Isntree https://amzn.to/3ipFTNZ

-* Peptide moisteriser Inkey list - https://amzn.to/3ipFTNZ

*-Rimmel Glam Eyes Day to Night mascara - https://amzn.to/3GL9g6Q

CLOTHES/SHOES WEAR

*-Sherpa blanket hoodie - https://amzn.to/3XeXAyE

*-USB feet warmer booties - https://amzn.to/3GOOqn0

-Skechers on Vinted – check out my vinted shop https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/57772742-stephl-c

Jewellery – mine – check out my website www.stephanieleonardiscottell.wordpress.com

FOOD

Aldi Beef and horseradish crinkley crisps - https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-specially-selected-crinkle-cut-roast-beef-horseradish-hand-cooked-crisps-150g/4088600314945

*Tony salted caramel chocolate (don’t buy via this link, just so you can see the image) - https://amzn.to/3GOOqn0

Olives – Moroccan olives, lemon olives, garlic olives https://www.olivesdirect.co.uk/

MONEY RELATED

*Savings without thinking – PLUM https://friends.withplum.com/r/xVjuqS

DRINKS

M&S port - https://www.ocado.com/products/m-s-special-reserve-port-decanter-510580011

Barefoot Moscato White wine - https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/barefoot-moscato-75cl-8042505-p-44

FILMS/MOVIES

-Avatar 2

-Discovery of Witches tv show

HOBBIES

*Polymer clay - https://amzn.to/3GU7dNT

Manifest It app (sibliminal and manifestation) - https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/app

RANDOM

*Aircleanser spray for allergy sufferer - https://amzn.to/3iwTIu3

On my wishlist

*Shark Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3GuI8aY

All items with a * are affiliate links – which mean that I get a small commission if you purchase via my links but to no extra cost to you, this is the best way to support my channel/podcast so thank you in advance.

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I look back on 2022, talking about everything that has gone well and looking forward to more!

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In today's podcast I tell you how we decide to handle the energy crisis and what we put in place to "save" (in the long run) as well as how we use appliances around the house to minimise our electricity use from the grid. 

If you are thinking about switching electricity and gas supplier, why non consider Octopus? You can use my referal code (at no extra cost to you) https://share.octopus.energy/airy-raven-521 and save yourself some money!

Find me on Instagram @stephmadeitforyou

Thanks for listening and see you in my next episode!

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Hi There, thanks for listening to today's podcast!  

Here are some of the items I mentionned: 

*Combination lock diary - https://amzn.to/3XLJwxv

*Watercolour painting book - https://amzn.to/3VoJ5HY

*Nintendo switch controller - https://amzn.to/3HaScHM

*Barbie ambulance - https://amzn.to/3XNjLNq

*Lego Heartlake Grand Hotel - https://amzn.to/3Fe7AAX

*SSD harddrive Crucial 1TB - https://amzn.to/3Fixftd

*Weighted blanket for kids (about 3kg) - https://amzn.to/3gPlAZw 

Vinted is a  great place to buy second hand items at an affordable price - but make sure you read the description carefully ;) ! 

Check out my items for sale - https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/57772742-stephl-c 

*affiliate links - this is the best way you can support the channel, at no extra cost to you but I will get a small commission if you order via one of my affiliate links, thanks a lot in advance!  

See you in my next podcast!

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In today's podcast I tell you how i keep Christmas stress free.

I hope the video is helpful.

Here are some helpful links

*Steph Made It For You, Meal Planner notebook 1 - https://amzn.to/3GS1W9P

*Steph Made It For You, MealMeal Planner notebook 2 - https://amzn.to/3OPukvq

*Steph Made It For You, MealMeal Planner notebook 3 - https://amzn.to/3VvfcW0

My website where I will upload my organisational tools (soon) - https://stephmadeitforyou.myshopify.com/

*affiliate links - this is the best way you can support my work, at no extra cost to you but I will get a small commission if you order via one of my affiliate links, thanks a lot in advance!

Thanks for watching and see you in my next video!

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This is a chatty video about Christmas.

Things on my wishlist:

*Mic for podcasting - https://amzn.to/3icdies

*Coconut hairmask (and not "airmask)" - https://amzn.to/3icdies

*Roll up drying rack (for when you wash vegs) - https://amzn.to/3OwacOI

*Magnetic cable ties - https://amzn.to/3VhJV9a

*tiny desk hoover - https://amzn.to/3EZEPZF

*affiliate links - this is the best way you can support the channel, at no extra cost to you but I will get a small commission if you order via one of my affiliate links, thanks a lot in advance!

Thanks for watching and see you in my next video!

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In this week's podcast I tell you about how I do my monthly budget and how I plan ahead. It has made our life much easier from a financial but as well planning perspective so I hope you find it helpful too.  I mentioned a few items that I love using, here are the links if you are interested:  Meal planner (designed by yours truly) - https://amzn.to/3EdVnLVCosori Airfryer - https://amzn.to/3txRBrUNinja juice and soup maker - https://amzn.to/3gefv8KSamsung Galaxy s10+ refurbished - https://amzn.to/3Ee0Xho *These are affiliates links and are one of the best ways to support my channel so thank you in advance :) - if you decide to make a purchase via these links I will receive a commission but at not extra cost to you. Thank you for watching and see you next week!

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Just a summary of the things I've tried and liked and thought you might like them too.

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In this episode I will share with you my experience of Network Marketing:

  • How I got into it
  • The skepticism I faced
  • My journey to understanding Network Marketing
  • The Pros and Cons
  • Making the decisions to stop
  • Looking back on it what I have learned, what I regret and what I don't regret.

Disclaimer: It's been a few years wince I've done Network Marketing so I am sharing my experience to the best of what I can recollect. I hope I didn't get anything mixed up.

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Following up from previous podcasts about side hustles and additional income streams, my friend Ruth, Business Owner of Ruth's Reusables (ruthsreusables.etsy.com) tell us about her experience building her own business. We also talked about her life as a mum at home before starting her business.

It's was so much fun, Thank again Ruth for taking the time to talk to me! x

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In this episode I talk a bit more of my relationship with money, from where my habits have come from to what I hope to achieve.

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In this episode I tell you about our Financial Freedom Journey, what lead me to it and how it is progressing so far.

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In our first episode, I talked a bit about my decision to start to podcast, how I picked the names and I "interviewed" James about homeschooling and his new hobby.