Busy House, Happy Home

There's tremendous power in crafting homes that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also align with the dynamics of life and its ever-changing nature. Having a sanctuary to retreat to amidst the chaos of the world is incredibly important. In a world often portrayed by picture-perfect magazine homes, Laura focuses on designing spaces that cater to the needs of "normal" people navigating family life—where the goal might simply be to drain the peas! Charlie adds her insights from years of managing building projects, emphasising the value of accepting gradual progress and prioritizing durability. 🏡Where to find Laura Simpkins: Laura on Instagram Laura on Youtube ✨BECOME A MEMBER OF ASK CHARLIE MEMBERS CLUB✨ Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking free from the vicious cycle of our thoughts and emotions and understanding our internal workings is essential for reclaiming control of our lives and returning from dark places. Letting go allows us to find the inner strength to confront life's challenges and allow the dust to settle. Recognising the extent to which we absorb external influences and the value of honest conversations are crucial for honouring ourselves and addressing our true needs. Jessie offers insightful perspectives and inspiring steps towards improving mental health. 🧺Where to find Jessie: whatmovesyouwithjessie.com Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memories and stories of our loved ones are treasures that offer invaluable gifts to future generations. James specialises in capturing these memories through in-depth interviews, ensuring that every detail, from beloved memories and powerful stories, anecdotes and jokes to everything in between, is preserved and shared. Contact James now and receive 10% off your cherished memory preservation. Where to find James: www.lifeinterview.co.uk Life Interview on Instagram Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolly is a powerhouse of inspiration not only in business but also in parenting! How to go against culture that makes us feel like we have no choice? How to choose business over fullness? Getting uncomfortable and tackling things head on is very important and also apply to parenting. It is so important to not fall into the victim trap and build self awareness. Rising humans that will be great contributors to society is a challenge, but we can inspire and support each other! And maybe sometimes treat kids like cats!? Where to find Dolly: https://www.dollywaddell.com/ The Extra-Ordinary Leaders Podcast Dolly on Instagram Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being seen and heard is a key to growing a small business! Priscilla shares her best tips and tricks and emphasises the value of embracing mistakes along the way, whilst I discuss maintaining the 'social' in social media and its indispensable role in business success. The main message of this episode is the key and magic of showing up, no matter what you do! 🗃️ Where to find Priscilla: Priscilla on Instagram www.toptrick.co.uk/ Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milly shares how she tackles hard situations through projects! In her case that’s running, which is also her meditation. Milly also unlocks the power of confidence and its pivotal role in life, particularly for the younger generation navigating today's rapid-paced world. We can all benefit from approaching life by being real, confident and finding our voice! 🏃‍♀️ Where to find Milly Voice http://www.millyvoice.uk/ Milly on Instagram Petit Poise Pod Podcast Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Charlie and Theodore share their tips for first time hosts, such as how to prevent guests bringing bad wine and why is it so important to take a festive pause whilst keeping up with traditions. It's the perfect episode to enjoy whilst preparing for the holidays and wrapping gifts! 🏡 Where to find Theodore Leaf Theodore on Instagram https://theodoreleaf.com/ Canyon Home Podcast Get some fab vintage ornaments! @vintagechristmasnashville Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nurturing touch is such an important way of making your baby feel loved and securely attached. Natalie shares with us how she became a baby massage instructor, how she structures her classes to support the connection between mums and their babies and build a community and support between new mothers. Early days of motherhood are precious, but often can be a bit lonely, so an encouraging support network is key! 👶Where to find Natalie: https://thisisprecioustime.com/ Natalie on Instagram International Association of Infant Massage Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another truly enriching conversation with fabulous Tori! So much to unfold; from how to take action in your life, find and grow your confidence, and use knowledge as a superpower to the timeless wisdom of animals and why and how to pay attention to them. There are so many places that can guide us during challenging times or when we are trying to get to know ourselves better, so we can live a fulfilling life filled with joy and lovely, healthy relationships. 💆‍♀️Where to find Tori Jenae: https://www.torijenae.com https://www.instagram.com/manifestsoulsuccess/ Books mentioned: Animal Speak by Ted Andrews How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LaPerra Boundary Boss by Terri Cole Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating a supportive environment is crucial for children's development. Isabelle Squirrel, child psychotherapist, walks us through practical ideas on how to have difficult and honest conversations with your child, set boundaries without shame and why it's important to apologize to your kids. Where to find Isabel Squirrel: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/Isabel-Squirrell-KvDJlQAN Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on TikTok 🧺www.askcharlie.how 📸Ask Charlie on Instagram - daily windows into life in the English Countryside 🍋Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working with trauma can be life-changing and improve all areas of life. Tori talks about different approaches to healing yourself and building life-changing habits and practices, so you can work with your past towards a grounded and fulfilling future. 💆‍♀️Where to find Tori Jenae: https://www.torijenae.com https://www.instagram.com/manifestsoulsuccess/ Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/ Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨ Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 5! Charlie is joined by her fabulous friend, Theodore Leaf, for this season’s premiere. You’ll learn how to make friends by making sandwiches, the importance of changing things up and the secret of how to inspire husbands to change lightbulbs. 🏡 Where to find Theodore Leaf Theodore on Instagram https://theodoreleaf.com/ Canyon Home Podcast Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨ Ask Charlie on TikTok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Lucinda Miller chats to us about neurodiversity, chronic conditions, the connection between the two and using the bounty of nature for family health. Get inspired and informed to empower yourself to make changes so you and your family can feel great, especially during the fun summertime! 🥕Where to find Lucinda: The Good Stuff Book Nutrition for ADHD Course Nature Doc Website Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10 https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are what you eat, but also how you eat! Charlotte gives great tips about how to feed and not overfeed the right bacteria, dealing with picky eaters and how to make sustainable changes to build a lifetime of health. 🍎Where to find Balancore/Charlotte: https://www.balancorehealth.com/ Charlotte on Instagram Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube ✨Ask Charlie on Tik Tok 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10 https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every season of life has a different need and life is so much simpler when we learn how to build a network and delegate within these seasons! Asking for help doesn’t come easy to many mums, but is so important and makes life easier. Caroline shares how she doesn’t do it all and how you don’t have to either! Where to find Caroline: https://www.simplycaroline.co.uk/ Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10 https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Charlie is chatting to lovely Jenny about balancing work and motherhood, transitioning into the life in the countryside and the very timely importance of having a perspective. Pour a cup of tea and join this cosy conversation! Where to find Jenny: www.jennywhittingham.co.uk Jenny on Instagram Join The Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10! https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to have a wedding that’s not only super personalised but also sustainable, not following trends and building an affordable wardrobe that truly suits you and will last a lifetime. Monica from The Monica Way will share her best tips this week! 💃Where to find Monica: www.themonicaway.co.uk The Monica Way on Instagram The Monica Way on YouTube Join the Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on YouTube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10! https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Design Tips for Busy Houses, Happy Homes With Amelia Heggie Tune in this week for top interior design tips from Amelie Heggie from Studio Denim with a sprinkle of mum juggle chat. How does the design process work? How can you make your ceilings feel taller? 🏡 Where to find Amelia: www.studiodenim.co.uk Studio Denim on Instagram Join the Ask Charlie Members Club! https://www.askcharlie.how/become-a-member Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10! https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to respect who you’ve always wanted to be and have the courage to step away from what doesn’t serve you. This week, Charlie has a lovely chat with Alena about the important role of a housewife and how to really fulfil it. 🎀 Where to find Alena/The Darling Academy: www.thedarlingacademy.com The Darling Academy on Facebook Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10! https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 4! Verena was one of the first guests in season 1, chatting with Charlie about her pregnancy. Now she is back with an update about how things are going, challenges, joys and everything in between! Raising children is a very important job with no days off and having honest conversation about not only positives, but also challenges and solutions is very important! 🐴 Where to find Girl About The Yard: Join Verena’s newsletter here Girl About The Yard Chats Podcast Verena’s book ‘So, You Want To Get A Horse? The Ultimate Guide To Entering The Horse World’ Girl About The Yard Blog Find out more about Ask Charlie: 🎥 Ask Charlie on Youtube 🧺 www.askcharlie.how 📸 Ask Charlie on Instagram- daily windows into life in the English countryside 🍋 Learn more about Charlie's online courses! Cheer up your kitchen with wonderful homeware from Alice Straker using discount code ASKCHARLIE10! https://www.alicestraker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.