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As per tradition for our last episode of the season we are answering your listener questions! Tune in to hear our thoughts on shifting our daily routines for Autumn/Winter, our goals for our 30s and the best purchases we have made in 2020. Thank you so much for supporting another season of Let’s Discuss podcast, we have loved sharing with you! Sending love your way for a positive end to 2020 and a bright start to 2021! EPISODE 80 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog -The Elgin Avenue [http://www.theelginavenue.com/] Ella's Instagram account -@CocosTeaParty [https://www.instagram.com/cocosteaparty/] Monica's Instagram account -@MonicaBeatrice [https://www.instagram.com/monicabeatrice/] Our show Instagram account -@LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] EPISODE 80 SHOW LINKS Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 75: What We Have Been Doing to Stay Sane (Most of the Time) This Year [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/lets-discuss-podcast-episodes/2020/10/13/ep-75-what-we-have-been-doing-to-stay-sane-most-of-the-time-this-year] Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 51: Our Thoughts on Motherhood [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/lets-discuss-podcast-episodes/2019/4/9/episode-51-the-decision-to-start-a-family-sharing-our-thoughts-on-motherhood-in-the-future] Let’s Discuss Podcast Ep. 72: Our Tips for Working from Home [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/lets-discuss-podcast-episodes/2020/5/12/ep-72-our-tips-for-working-from-home] Books and Authors We Mention American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld [https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Wife-Curtis-Sittenfeld/dp/0552775541/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27Q265AP9QTW2&dchild=1&keywords=american+wife+by+curtis+sittenfeld&qid=1605543480&sprefix=american+wife,aps,193&sr=8-1] The Herd: A Novel by Andrea Bartz [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Herd-Andrea-Bartz-ebook/dp/B07TQK7Y6B/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+herd&qid=1605543506&s=books&sr=1-1] The New Girl by Harriet Walker [https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Girl-Harriet-Walker/dp/1529304008/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X2JSI8FRGWAX&dchild=1&keywords=the+new+girl+harriet+walker&qid=1605543544&s=books&sprefix=the+new+girl+,stripbooks,148&sr=1-1] Elenor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eleanor-Oliphant-Completely-Fine-Bestseller-ebook/dp/B01MAYG70K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SW6B2IWUJEGW&dchild=1&keywords=eleanor+oliphant+is+completely+fine&qid=1605543572&s=books&sprefix=plea,stripbooks,190&sr=1-1] Curtis Sittenfeld [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curtis-Sittenfeld/e/B00OABYAGU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1605543693&sr=1-1] Celeste Ng [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Celeste-Ng/e/B00G3OK1NI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1605543632&sr=1-1] David Sedaris [https://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Sedaris/e/B000AQ3YUW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1605543659&sr=1-1] 2020 Purchases We Love Quay Australia blue light filtering glasses [https://www.quayaustralia.co.uk/collections/blue-light] Link Nutrition supplements [https://linknutrition.com] Primark cardigans [https://www.primark.com/en] Veja trainers [https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/search?q=veja] Honest Beauty lip balm [https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/honest-beauty-tinted-lip-balm.html] Gisela Graham Christmas pudding mug [https://www.daisypark.co.uk/products/gisela-graham-plum-pudding-mug?variant=36626844483749¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-06-18&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WRw3aQIBTKqlPmAyiSNvEaaw0Kc3V6l_u_GIfeqyOmndIc5Ddhy9FcaArdDEALw_wcB] Lazy Susan spice rack [https://www.amazon.co.uk/mDesign-Lazy-Susan-Spice-Rack/dp/B07MVJ492P/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3DBBVQGLUYCHP&dchild=1&keywords=lazy+susan+spice+rack&qid=1605544300&sprefix=lazy+susan+,aps,162&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUElWQURLNzY2QTVaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDUzNTczMzk0WExTUE5BNU04OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzQxNzYzM0c4WlFLVThYODhOSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=] Land’s End cable knit jumpers [https://www.landsend.co.uk] Hobbycraft Christmas decorations [https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/christmas] Feel-Good Movies How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bridesmaids, Love Actually, It’s Complicated, The Parent Trap,  Never Been Kissed, The Devil Wears Prada, 3 Men and a Baby, 2 Men and a Little Lady Feel-good TV Shows The US Office, ER, Friday Night Lights, Emily in Paris, Sweet Magnolias, The Bold Type

How are you feeling about your work world right now? 2020 has been a year for the history books for a number of reasons, and has presented us all with a whole myriad of challenges. In amongst those is navigating new work-life waters. Did you make a career pivot this year? Is your employer instigating a hiring freeze? Have you experienced an ‘aha!’ moment? In today’s episode we are sharing our own career journeys and lifting the lid on our same-but-different career paths with blogging. Ella shares why she’s pivoted away from blogging and into a new career altogether, and Monica opens up about the multiple hats she wears outside of the blogging world. In today’s episode we also play “what to do if . . .” with career scenarios, including what to do if you have been made redundant/graduated in 2020/want to pursue a side hustle. We hope that today’s episode can help you to find clarity, or at least comradeship, in your own career journey. As always we would love to hear your thoughts so please do drop us a line, or send us a DM. EPISODE 79 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog -The Elgin Avenue [http://www.theelginavenue.com/] Ella's Instagram account -@CocosTeaParty [https://www.instagram.com/cocosteaparty/] Monica's Instagram account -@MonicaBeatrice [https://www.instagram.com/monicabeatrice/] Our show Instagram account -@LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] EPISODE 79 SHOW LINKS Ep. 68: Talking Mercury Retrograde and Saturn's Return With Astrologer Francesca Oddie [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/lets-discuss-podcast-episodes/2020/4/14/ep-68-talking-mercury-retrograde-and-saturns-return-with-astrologer-francesca-oddie] The Power of Positive Quitting [https://cocosteaparty.com/power-of-positive-quitting.html] on Coco’s Tea Party Ep. 67: 30 Lessons We Learnt Before Turning 30 [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/lets-discuss-podcast-episodes/2020/4/7/ep-67-30-lessons-we-learnt-before-turning-30] Welltodo Careers [https://welltodocareers.com] The Dots [https://the-dots.com] Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter by Sian Meades-Williams [https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobs] TWOME Macrame [https://www.twome.co.uk] @LucyHitchcock_ [https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwJ-pTHdkE/] Side Hustle School podcast [https://sidehustleschool.com/about/] A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Your Salary [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/negotiate-salary-step-by-step/] by Kate Westervelt for Career Contessa Finding That Entry-Level Job With Zero Experience? Totally Doable [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/entry-level-job/] on Career Contessa TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss.  Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/collections/juniper-jazz/catUKFJazz] and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/hand/hand-refill/catUKHRefill]. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order atMoltonBrown.co.uk [http://moltonbrown.co.uk/]. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head toletsdicusspodcast.com [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/our-sponsors].

How are you connecting with the people in your life right now? As we enter another lockdown here in the UK, staying in touch and maintaining connections are at the forefront of our minds right now. In this episode we share our ideas and tips for connecting with friends, partners and colleagues. Plus we give some fun conversation starters a go! We hope that you will enjoy this episode! If you have ideas on how to connect with the people in your life, whilst maintaining social distancing, we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with us over on @LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] on Instagram. EPISODE 78 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog -The Elgin Avenue [http://www.theelginavenue.com/] Ella's Instagram account -@CocosTeaParty [https://www.instagram.com/cocosteaparty/] Monica's Instagram account -@MonicaBeatrice [https://www.instagram.com/monicabeatrice/] Our show Instagram account -@LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] EPISODE 78 SHOW LINKS A Cup of Jo [https://cupofjo.com] blog Hobbycraft wreath making supplies [https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/advancedsearchresults.aspx?query=wreath+making+supplies] Kate La Vie’s cocktails at home [https://www.katelavie.com/2020/03/easy-cocktails-make-home.html] The Cocktail Book by Balthazar London [https://balthazarlondon.com/the-cocktail-book/] Happier by Gretchen Rubin [https://gretchenrubin.com] Jude’s ice cream [https://www.judes.com/products/ice-cream] @MarenMorris [https://www.instagram.com/marenmorris/] Bad on Paper podcast [https://badonpaperpodcast.com] Shagged Married Annoyed podcast [https://chrisramseycomedy.com/podcast] Happier in Hollywood podcast, episode 177: Stepping Into Your Power At Work With Executive Coach Marie Garvey [https://happierinhollywood.com/episode177/] SUPPORT IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH If you are struggling with your mental health, and need extra support, please know that you can always reach out to the Samaritans, either via samaritans.org [https://www.samaritans.org] or by calling 116 123 TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/collections/juniper-jazz/catUKFJazz] and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/hand/hand-refill/catUKHRefill]. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order atMoltonBrown.co.uk [http://moltonbrown.co.uk/]. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head toletsdicusspodcast.com [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/our-sponsors].

As we settle into autumn and look ahead to winter, we’ve been turning our attention to everyday joys, and learning to incorporate more healthy habits into our routines. In this episode we are sharing our action plans for autumn/winter 2020, as well as a whole host of GOOD things we are looking forward to over the cooler months. We would love to hear how you’re welcoming the cosy seasons too! Let us know on Instagram over on @LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/]. EPISODE 77 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog -The Elgin Avenue [http://www.theelginavenue.com/] Ella's Instagram account -@CocosTeaParty [https://www.instagram.com/cocosteaparty/] Monica's Instagram account -@MonicaBeatrice [https://www.instagram.com/monicabeatrice/] Our show Instagram account -@LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] EPISODE 77 SHOW LINKS Printable Autumn Bucket List by Almost Makes Perfect [https://almostmakesperfect.com] PODCASTS WE MENTION Unlocking Us podcast by Brené Brown, On My Mind: RBG, Surge Capacity, and Play as an Energy Source [https://brenebrown.com/podcast/on-my-mind-rbg-surge-capacity-and-play-as-an-energy-source/] Happier [https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/] Happier in Hollywood [https://happierinhollywood.com] Shagged Married Annoyed [https://chrisramseycomedy.com/podcast] NPR podcast, Prepare Now For Your Pandemic Winter. Your Future Self Will Thank You [https://www.npr.org/2020/09/21/915289747/prepare-now-for-your-pandemic-winter-your-future-self-will-thank-you] TV SHOWS WE MENTION Modern Family Chesapeake Shores Parks and Recreation Grace & Frankie Friends The Social Dilemma WET WEATHER CLOTHING SOREL boots [https://www.sorelfootwear.co.uk] Uniqlo [https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-seamless-down-hooded-long-coat-429468.html?dwvar_429468_color=COL56&dwvar_429468_size=SMA001] AUTUMN/WINTER NOTES Dried flowers guide by Geneva Vanderzeil on Collectivegen [https://collectivegen.com/2020/03/a-guide-to-buying-dried-flowers-leaves/] Guide to Palo Santo [https://astralcollective.com/blogs/news/the-mystical-palo-santo-and-how-to-use-it] Depop [https://www.depop.com] Functional Medicine: My Experience at The Maas Clinic [https://www.theelginavenue.com/functional-medicine-my-experience-at-the-maas-clinic-and-what-it-taught-me-about-my-health.html] on The Elgin Avenue, Monica’s blog The Maas Clinic [https://www.themaasclinic.com] Vitamin D advice on The Chalkboard Mag [https://thechalkboardmag.com/simplest-health-tip-vitamin-d-for-cold-and-flu-prevention] Tone it Up [https://my.toneitup.com] Quay Australia Blue Light Filtering Glasses [https://www.quayaustralia.co.uk] Cult Furniture [https://www.cultfurniture.com] Monica’s office chair by Cult Furniture [https://www.cultfurniture.com/furniture-c10/chairs-c3/soft-pad-office-chair-with-high-back-black-gold-p7564] Wild Nutrition supplements [https://www.wildnutrition.com] Hilary Duff’s home on Architectural Digest [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/hilary-duff-los-angeles-home] TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/collections/juniper-jazz/catUKFJazz] and Molton Brown’s Luxury Hand Wash Refill [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/hand/hand-refill/catUKHRefill]. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order atMoltonBrown.co.uk [http://moltonbrown.co.uk/]. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head toletsdicusspodcast.com [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/our-sponsors].

What have you been up to for the majority of 2020? If your answer largely involves binge-watching TV shows then welcome to our club! In today’s episode we are diving deep into our TV obsessions of 2020. From the juiciest reality TV, through to the most bonkers cult series, we are sharing the shows that have soothed us and entertained us thus far this year. We would love to know your faves too! Drop us a line over on Instagram, and feel free to weigh in with your opinions. EPISODE 76 SHOW NOTES Monica's blog -The Elgin Avenue [http://www.theelginavenue.com/] Ella's Instagram account -@CocosTeaParty [https://www.instagram.com/cocosteaparty/] Monica's Instagram account -@MonicaBeatrice [https://www.instagram.com/monicabeatrice/] Our show Instagram account -@LetsDiscussPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/letsdiscusspodcast/] EPISODE 76 SHOW LINKS SHOW’S WE DISCUSS 1. Selling Sunset How ‘Selling Sunset’ Creator Adam DiVello Created A Reality TV Phenomenon—Just Don’t Ask Him About Christine [https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/selling-sunset-netflix-adam-divello-1234742126/] By Meg Zukin [https://variety.com/author/meg-zukin/] Selling Sunset alignment chart on Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/SellingSunset/comments/i9ybec/the_only_alignment_chart_i_can_get_behind/] Mary’s $10,000,000 listing [https://ogroup.com/listing/1233-n-doheny-dr/] Christine Quinn’s wedding [https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAWJapnexk/] 2. Tiger King 3. Sweet Magnolias Where Does Maddie on 'Sweet Magnolias' Get Her Dresses? The Show's Costume Designer Reveals Her Wardrobe Sources [https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a32742625/sweet-magnolias-netflix-costume-designer-fashion-outfits/] SHOW’S WE HAVE LOVED The Mindy Project The Hills New Beginnings The Hills The Fall Modern Family How I Met Your Mother New Girl Friends From College Line of Duty Upload Indian Matchmaking The Home Edit TODAY’S SPONSOR A huge thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this season of Let’s Discuss. Explore Molton Brown’s Juniper Jazz collection [https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/collections/juniper-jazz/catUKFJazz]. Use the code DISC10 for 10% off of your order atMoltonBrown.co.uk [http://moltonbrown.co.uk/]. This applies in the UK online only, until November 11th 2020. For full Terms and conditions, head toletsdicusspodcast.com [https://www.letsdiscusspodcast.com/our-sponsors]. AUDIO NOTE Due to COVID-19 we have recorded Season 10 of Let’s Discuss Podcast remotely. This has allowed us the opportunity to connect with you all (yay!) via your earbuds, but unfortunately some of the audio isn’t as on point as we’d like it to be. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the show nonetheless.