
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-h... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenArtsFoodLeisure | |||

Join The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley as they talk about the joy of making things, getting stuff done on slow Sundays, going analogue and making connections.
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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.
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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, yo... more
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
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I have just discovered the magazine and now podcast. They are both purely delightful! I like to put on the podcast when I’m puttering around my kitchen. The short stories are really enjoyable. I learn something new all the time when listening.
I have loved the simple things magazine for years now , I look forward to it coming through the door ! And now I have these lovely podcasts to keep me company as I work , it’s such a gentle and loving podcast and so informative around nature , baking, flowers and much much more. Thank you to the Simple things team for helping to keep my life as simple as possible in a busy household !
Delightful!
I’m happy to have found this podcast. I love the theme music and Lisa’s voice is pure ASMR.
Love the presenters of this podcast their voices are so easy to listen to and they both gel together really well. Insightful, inspiring and gives you a renewed outlook on the simple things to enjoy!
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A warm, lifestyle-focused series centered on slowing down and making the most of everyday life. Episodes blend gardening, food, seasonal crafts, storytelling, neighborly activities, and gentle wellbeing with magazine-backed themes like folklore, nature, and slow travel. Hosts cultivate a calm, convivial vibe, weaving personal anecdotes with practical tips for enjoying May days, summer afternoons, and the small pleasures of home and community. A recurring sponsor segment and content tie-ins with a heritage magazine give the show a distinctive, well-curated feel; the format suits listeners who want thoughtful, actionable ideas for mindful living and family-friendly activities without hype or pressure.
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2. Emi Okurni
3. Nolan Kane
4. Emma Warren
5. Jo Tinsley
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