{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62482844e0ef6a001491d00b/6966346b85eeb568531fb7b4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Winter, Stillness & A Gentle January Reset","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62482844e0ef6a001491d00b/1768305609063-2b246f7d-a27e-419a-9720-c4935e35cab4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to&nbsp;<em>Busy House, Happy Home</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>It feels so lovely to be back with the podcast, and I couldn’t think of a nicer way to begin Season 7 than by sharing an extract from my book,&nbsp;<em>Through the Seasons</em>.</p><p>In this episode, I read from the winter section of the book, followed by the January chapter,&nbsp;<em>A Gentle Reset</em>. Winter is a season I truly cherish - not in spite of its starkness, but because of it. It’s a time for stillness, warmth, reflection, and finding comfort in simple, timeless rituals at home.</p><p><br></p><p>January, in particular, feels like a quiet pause after the bustle of December. A month for restoring order gently, nourishing ourselves well, and easing into a new rhythm - without pressure or lofty resolutions. Just small, grounding acts of care that help us feel calm and settled again.</p><p><br></p><p>I also share a little about why the podcast has been on pause, why now feels like the right time to return, and how I see this season of the podcast unfolding - gently, intuitively, and in a way that feels right.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is perfect to listen to while you’re pottering at home, cooking, walking, or enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>A winter reading from&nbsp;<em>Through the Seasons</em></li><li>January reflections and a gentle reset for the new year</li><li>Thoughts on slowing down, cosiness, and seasonal living</li><li>Why the podcast is returning now</li><li>What to expect from&nbsp;<em>Busy House, Happy Home</em>&nbsp;going forward</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><strong>My book:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Through the Seasons</em>&nbsp;- currently available for pre-order -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-with-ask-charlie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.askcharlie.how/shop/p/through-the-seasons-with-ask-charlie</a>&nbsp;(Ad/Own Brand)</li><li><strong>Online courses:</strong>&nbsp;Available via my website in the Online Courses section (Cooking, batch cooking, Aga cooking, sewing, seasonal living and homemaking)</li></ul><p>You can find everything here:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.askcharlie.how/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.askcharlie.how</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;(Ad/Own Brand)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in Touch</strong></p><p>I’d love to hear from you.</p><p>If you have a question, a topic you’d like me to cover, or if you’d like to be part of a future conversation on the podcast, please do get in touch.</p><p><strong>Email:</strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@askcharlie.how\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@askcharlie.how</a></p><p>You can also leave a comment on YouTube or message me there.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen &amp; Watch</strong></p><p>This episode is also available to watch in video form over on my YouTube channel -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ask.charlie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@ask.charlie</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow &amp; Subscribe</strong></p><p>If you’re listening on a podcast app, please do follow&nbsp;<em>Busy House, Happy Home</em>&nbsp;and add it to your library.</p><p>And if you’re watching on YouTube, I’d love it if you’d subscribe there too.</p><p>It really does make such a difference and allows me to keep creating and sharing more content with you.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you so much for being here, and for listening.</p><p>Love, Charlie x</p>","author_name":"Charlie Gray"}