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My Flatpack Family

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

A podcast on how to live your best (and happiest) family life! My Flatpack Family shares my journey as I learn from other parents what they are doing to live their best family life at any given moment. Episodes are short and will cover a range of topics from wellbeing to minimalism, family adventures to sustainability. Thanks for listening....and have a happy week with your family!

Parenting Kids & Family parenting family wellbeing minimalism outdoors adventure happiness children scandi
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Episodes

#7 Mum's Trip to the North Pole

April 27, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Interview with adventurer Misba Khan on her expedition to the North Pole! How does a mum from Manchester end up doing such an epic challenge and what could we all learn from challenging ourselves, and enforced stereotypes, a bit more? Follow Misba Kham on Twitter. Check out Explorers Connect for adventure opportunities, as mentioned in the podcast. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

#6 Bonus: My Positive Birth Story

March 31, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

I wanted to put my positive birth story out into the world for anyone who needed to hear it! Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, I had a calm and smooth home water birth. Here's the link to The Mindful Birthing Company. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

#5 Boost Your Mood with Cold Water

March 30, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Interview with community leader Becki Read about the benefits of cold water swimming! A quick dip in cold water has been proving to boost your mood, immune system and to reduce stress. Becki shares how we can cold water swimming to find a bit of wellbeing and balance as parents. Find out more about Becki Read's women's swimming group The Bexhill SeaGals. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

#4 There's Only One Rule in This House

March 28, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Interview with Greg Carter, on parenting a little differently. We discuss giving children complete autonomy to make their own decisions. Greg is terminally unwell so touch on the reasons why he is able to come to terms with his cancer diagnosis and ultimately die a happy man. Find out more about Greg Carter on his Facebook page. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

#3 Bonus: Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto by Brené Brown

March 28, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MB

Following on from my interview with Bex Massey, I'm reading out Brené Brown's Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto. Find out Brené Brown more about on her website. Find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

#2 Hygge in the Family Home

March 28, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Interview with blogger Bex Massey on all things Hygge in the home! Hygge is a Danish word in essence meaning creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. Bex shares how we can use it as parents to create pockets of mindfulness in our days. Find out more about Bex Massey on her Hygge Lifestyle and Intentional Parenting blog. You can also visit her Hygge shop, Bramble & Fox. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happ...

#1 More Than Just House Plants

March 27, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Interview with Veronica AKA:  'Brown Skin Plant Mama' about how the power of house plants. Veronica believes that embracing plant therapy can bring a bit of healing and nurturing into our lives. Find out more about Veronica and Brown Skin Plant Mama. And follow her on Instagram. Or find out more about your host Bex Band.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

Introducing Me & My Flatpack Family

March 26, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MB

An introduction to me, your host Bex Band, and My Flatpack Family! What spurred me to launch this podcast and what can you expect from the episodes ahead. To find out more, check out my blog.  Thanks for listening, and have a happy week with your family!

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