In today’s solo episode of Busy House Happy Home, I wanted to sit down with you for a quiet chat about mindset and the simple, everyday reframes that can change how life feels.

We all have jobs we don’t necessarily want to do. The laundry that never ends, the bed that needs changing, the dusting you keep putting off. And yet, so often, it isn’t the task itself that drains us, it’s the story we tell ourselves while we’re doing it. I share how I try to approach the dull, repetitive bits with a gracious heart, and how a small shift from “I have to” to “I get to” can soften the whole day. Sometimes that looks like saving a treat for the jobs I don’t love, a favourite podcast, an audiobook, a good song turned up loud enough to dance around the kitchen.

But we also go deeper than housework. I talk about identity, and how our sense of self can wobble through different seasons of life, especially as children grow and need us in new ways. I share parts of my own story: the confidence I didn’t have, the hard chapters, the long road of showing up, and the way purpose and determination can be built slowly, step by step.

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, a relationship, a job, or simply a low patch, I hope this episode reminds you that change is possible. Not always instantly, and not always easily, but gently, bravely, and one choice at a time.

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed or behind, I hope this feels like a steady hand on your shoulder - a reminder that you’re not alone, and you can start again today.

Love, Charlie x

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If you’d like more gentle chats like this, alongside practical, real-life homemaking, you can follow Busy House Happy Home wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe on YouTube for the video episodes too. It really does help more than you know, especially in these early growing days.

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’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.

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