In this episode of Busy House, Happy Home, I’m joined by my darling husband, Simon, for an honest conversation about marriage, parenting and what it really means to create a happy home.

We talk about why we believe a happy marriage sits at the heart of family life, and the importance of honesty, trust, communication and humour. We share how not letting small grievances fester, working as a team, and playing to each other’s strengths has helped us build a calm and supportive home.

We also talk about parenting at every stage, from young children to teenagers. We discuss routines, boundaries, screen time, encouraging hobbies and passions, and creating a safe space where children feel able to talk openly without judgement.

Simon also shares his experience of weight loss and lifestyle changes, how it has affected his energy and health, and why balance and movement matter.

It’s a thoughtful, open conversation about family life, teamwork, and the everyday choices that help make a house feel like a home.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

– What a happy home really means to us

– Why a strong marriage matters

– Honesty, trust and communication

– Not letting issues fester

– Humour and teamwork

– Parenting young children and the importance of routine

– Parenting teenagers, boundaries and screen time

– Encouraging hobbies and passions

– Creating a safe space for honest conversations

– Weight loss, health and lifestyle changes

– Playing to each other’s strengths

– Filming family life online and setting boundaries

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Online courses including sourdough, running an efficient home, batch cooking and basic sewing: https://www.askcharlie.how

Get in Touch:

I’d love to hear from you.

If you have a question, a topic you’d like me to cover, or somebody you’d love me to speak to on the podcast, please do get in touch.

Email: hello@askcharlie.how

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Thank you so much for being here, and for listening.

Love, Charlie x

Thank you for listening to Busy House, Happy Home - a place for gentle conversations about everyday life at home.

This podcast is shaped by the questions and conversations shared by its listeners, so please do get in touch if there’s something you’d like Charlie to talk about. You can reach her at hello@askcharlie.how.

For more from Charlie, including books, seasonal guides, and her Members Club, as well as lifestyle and homeware, you can visit askcharlie.how.

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In this episode of Busy House, Happy Home, I begin by reading an extract from my book, Through the Seasons, focusing on February and the idea of everyday love - the small, thoughtful touches that make home feel comforting in the final stretch of winter.

I’m then joined by the wonderful Monica from The Monica Way for a heartfelt and honest conversation about motherhood, slowing down, setting boundaries after birth, and trusting your instincts as a parent. We talk openly about postpartum life, reframing difficult seasons, deciding whether or not to have children, and why there is never a “perfect” time.

It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation about love in all its forms - love for our homes, our families, ourselves, and the season we are in.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

– February as a month of everyday love

– A reading from Through the Seasons and embracing winter’s final weeks

– Reframing difficult seasons and finding softness in everyday life

– Motherhood, hormones, sleep deprivation and self-compassion

– Creating boundaries in the early weeks after having a baby

– Letting go of routines and trusting your instincts

– Deciding if or when to have children

– Relationships, communication and teamwork after becoming parents

– Slowing down and allowing life to unfold naturally

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Through the Seasons is now back in stock and available to order.

https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-with-ask-charlie

Monica – The Monica Way

https://themonicaway.co.uk/

https://millsandbrown.uk/

Mother to Aurelia, creator, and co-founder of Mills & Brown, known for beautifully made handbags and accessories designed to be both practical and elegant.

Get in Touch:

I’d love to hear from you.

If you have a question, a topic you’d like me to cover, or somebody you’d love me to speak to on the podcast, please do get in touch.

Email: hello@askcharlie.how

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And if you’re watching on YouTube, I’d love it if you’d subscribe there too. It really does make such a difference and allows me to keep creating and sharing more content with you.

Thank you so much for being here, and for listening.

Love, Charlie x

Thank you for listening to Busy House, Happy Home - a place for gentle conversations about everyday life at home.

This podcast is shaped by the questions and conversations shared by its listeners, so please do get in touch if there’s something you’d like Charlie to talk about. You can reach her at hello@askcharlie.how.

For more from Charlie, including books, seasonal guides, and her Members Club, as well as lifestyle and homeware, you can visit askcharlie.how.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.