Home Truths https://www.simplelifehomes.co.uk/ en 115944 Home life is messy, expensive, emotional, and rarely matches the version you scroll past on your feed. Home Truths is a proper chat about all of it. From living with your parents and dreaming of the leap, to mortgages, marriage, the quiet panic of milestones, and finding a local dog walking group you actually like. Nav brings the lived experience of an ex-estate agent, renter, homeowner and landlord. Alex brings the view from the family home, working out when (and whether) to make the move. Between them, two generations of honest perspective on the stuff your group chat half-talks about and nobody posts. Sit back, get comfy, and join us for the real Home Truths. đŸ“© DM us @simplelifehomes — we read everything. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/064b07a0-9fa7-11f0-aa31-830cc8eedc34/image/e348dd0792a608e75bd8b52915545cfb.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Home Truths https://www.simplelifehomes.co.uk/ episodic CCUK Home life is messy, expensive, emotional, and rarely matches the version you scroll past on your feed. Home Truths is a proper chat about all of it. From living with your parents and dreaming of the leap, to mortgages, marriage, the quiet panic of milestones, and finding a local dog walking group you actually like. Nav brings the lived experience of an ex-estate agent, renter, homeowner and landlord. Alex brings the view from the family home, working out when (and whether) to make the move. Between them, two generations of honest perspective on the stuff your group chat half-talks about and nobody posts. Sit back, get comfy, and join us for the real Home Truths. đŸ“© DM us @simplelifehomes — we read everything. Home life is messy, expensive, emotional, and rarely matches the version you scroll past on your feed. Home Truths is a proper chat about all of it. From living with your parents and dreaming of the leap, to mortgages, marriage, the quiet panic of milestones, and finding a local dog walking group you actually like.

Nav brings the lived experience of an ex-estate agent, renter, homeowner and landlord. Alex brings the view from the family home, working out when (and whether) to make the move. Between them, two generations of honest perspective on the stuff your group chat half-talks about and nobody posts.

Sit back, get comfy, and join us for the real Home Truths.

đŸ“© DM us @simplelifehomes — we read everything.

]]> Simple Life Homes sarah.forno@communicorpuk.com Going viral wasn't the plan: life online, unfiltered - S2 Ep3 Going viral was never the plan... In episode 3 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex unpack the messy, accidental, sometimes wonderful reality of building a life online. Nav's leftover roast pie hit 4.5 million views overnight. Alex's spa day vlog took off while she had the notifications turned off. Neither of them set out to do this, and neither of them is willing to pretend it's all curated brand trips and free stuff. They get into: What it's actually like being recognised in public (and the awkward John Lewis moment) Why Nav gets criticised for portion sizes and Alex still feels judged on Instagram The Brooklyn Beckham family drama and what it says about privilege The proposed under-16 social media ban (and why they're both for it) Being a "comfort" for strangers vs. a target for trolls The cost of cultural criticism when you come from a community that doesn't always have your back Dream collabs (Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken is involved) And the truth about what they really thought of each other when they first met Plus a Home Truth involving a Ryanair flash mob in Liverpool One, and the return of 'The Neighbour Dispute Court' judging real disputes from parcel-collecting nightmares to recipe theft (Nav's mum is in the dock). đŸ“© Got a story or a topic for us? DM @simplelifehomes on Instagram. ⭐ Loving the show? A 5-star review genuinely helps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:01:00 -0000 full CCUK Going viral was never the plan... In episode 3 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex unpack the messy, accidental, sometimes wonderful reality of building a life online. Nav's leftover roast pie hit 4.5 million views overnight. Alex's spa day vlog took off while she had the notifications turned off. Neither of them set out to do this, and neither of them is willing to pretend it's all curated brand trips and free stuff. They get into: What it's actually like being recognised in public (and the awkward John Lewis moment) Why Nav gets criticised for portion sizes and Alex still feels judged on Instagram The Brooklyn Beckham family drama and what it says about privilege The proposed under-16 social media ban (and why they're both for it) Being a "comfort" for strangers vs. a target for trolls The cost of cultural criticism when you come from a community that doesn't always have your back Dream collabs (Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken is involved) And the truth about what they really thought of each other when they first met Plus a Home Truth involving a Ryanair flash mob in Liverpool One, and the return of 'The Neighbour Dispute Court' judging real disputes from parcel-collecting nightmares to recipe theft (Nav's mum is in the dock). đŸ“© Got a story or a topic for us? DM @simplelifehomes on Instagram. ⭐ Loving the show? A 5-star review genuinely helps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Going viral was never the plan...

In episode 3 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex unpack the messy, accidental, sometimes wonderful reality of building a life online. Nav's leftover roast pie hit 4.5 million views overnight. Alex's spa day vlog took off while she had the notifications turned off. Neither of them set out to do this, and neither of them is willing to pretend it's all curated brand trips and free stuff.

They get into:

  • What it's actually like being recognised in public (and the awkward John Lewis moment)
  • Why Nav gets criticised for portion sizes and Alex still feels judged on Instagram
  • The Brooklyn Beckham family drama and what it says about privilege
  • The proposed under-16 social media ban (and why they're both for it)
  • Being a "comfort" for strangers vs. a target for trolls
  • The cost of cultural criticism when you come from a community that doesn't always have your back
  • Dream collabs (Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken is involved)
  • And the truth about what they really thought of each other when they first met

Plus a Home Truth involving a Ryanair flash mob in Liverpool One, and the return of 'The Neighbour Dispute Court' judging real disputes from parcel-collecting nightmares to recipe theft (Nav's mum is in the dock).

đŸ“© Got a story or a topic for us? DM @simplelifehomes on Instagram. ⭐ Loving the show? A 5-star review genuinely helps.

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]]> 3693 no Millennials vs. the milestone myth - is 30 what you think it is? S2 Ep2 Your 30s aren't a deadline — they're a decade. In episode 2 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex get into the pressure of hitting "milestones" by a certain age. Marriage, mortgage, kids, career and why so much of it is noise. Nav reflects on the back end of her 30s, the crossroads between corporate and creative, and the regret she didn't see coming. Alex talks about why she's still at home despite having the deposit, the maths nobody shows you on social media, and turning 30 without dread. They also cover: Why "failure" feels different when you grow up in an immigrant family The generational gap on house buying (and why your parents' advice doesn't translate) Cultural expectations vs. the new normal Becoming more assertive in your late 30s Why social media validation is a trap The one piece of advice they'd give their 20s selves Plus a round of Fad or Fab — self-care Sundays, capsule wardrobes, plant parenting, health tracker obsession, nostalgia consumption and more — and a Home Truth reveal involving a webbed toe and a possible cover-up. đŸ“© DM us your stories or topic requests: @simplelifehomes ⭐ If you're enjoying the show, a 5-star review genuinely helps us out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2026 23:01:00 -0000 Millennials vs. the milestone myth - is 30 what you think it is? full 2 2 CCUK Your 30s aren't a deadline — they're a decade. Your 30s aren't a deadline — they're a decade. In episode 2 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex get into the pressure of hitting "milestones" by a certain age. Marriage, mortgage, kids, career and why so much of it is noise. Nav reflects on the back end of her 30s, the crossroads between corporate and creative, and the regret she didn't see coming. Alex talks about why she's still at home despite having the deposit, the maths nobody shows you on social media, and turning 30 without dread. They also cover: Why "failure" feels different when you grow up in an immigrant family The generational gap on house buying (and why your parents' advice doesn't translate) Cultural expectations vs. the new normal Becoming more assertive in your late 30s Why social media validation is a trap The one piece of advice they'd give their 20s selves Plus a round of Fad or Fab — self-care Sundays, capsule wardrobes, plant parenting, health tracker obsession, nostalgia consumption and more — and a Home Truth reveal involving a webbed toe and a possible cover-up. đŸ“© DM us your stories or topic requests: @simplelifehomes ⭐ If you're enjoying the show, a 5-star review genuinely helps us out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Your 30s aren't a deadline — they're a decade.

In episode 2 of Home Truths, Nav and Alex get into the pressure of hitting "milestones" by a certain age. Marriage, mortgage, kids, career and why so much of it is noise. Nav reflects on the back end of her 30s, the crossroads between corporate and creative, and the regret she didn't see coming. Alex talks about why she's still at home despite having the deposit, the maths nobody shows you on social media, and turning 30 without dread.

They also cover:

  • Why "failure" feels different when you grow up in an immigrant family
  • The generational gap on house buying (and why your parents' advice doesn't translate)
  • Cultural expectations vs. the new normal
  • Becoming more assertive in your late 30s
  • Why social media validation is a trap
  • The one piece of advice they'd give their 20s selves

Plus a round of Fad or Fab — self-care Sundays, capsule wardrobes, plant parenting, health tracker obsession, nostalgia consumption and more — and a Home Truth reveal involving a webbed toe and a possible cover-up.

đŸ“© DM us your stories or topic requests: @simplelifehomes ⭐ If you're enjoying the show, a 5-star review genuinely helps us out.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 2316 no We're Back! With lamb, cinnamon & Alex's Big Lie S2 EP1 The girls are back for Series 2! Nav and Alex reunite at Nav's house, joined by Tilly the dog, for a proper catch-up on everything that's happened since we last saw them. Expect chaotic New Year superstitions (involving cinnamon and pennies taped to a door), strong opinions on Christmas Day meats, the great Boxing Day debate, why Christmas markets are a ÂŁ14 bratwurst scam, and the genuinely shocking price of mini eggs in 2026. Plus family arguments, Valentine's vs Galentine's, and Nav's full retelling of the 21st birthday she famously didn't make it to. And somewhere along the way, Alex tries to tell a lie. Did she get away with it? You'll have to listen to find out. Coming up next week: Alex finally turns 30 (and Nav, nearly turns 40). Follow us @SimpleLifeHomes on Instagram and TikTok. If you enjoyed the episode, a 5-star review really does help us out. 00:00 We're back! Series 2 begins 03:30 Meet Tilly the dog 04:22 Truth or False: the game begins 06:09 Christmas traditions & how the girls celebrate 14:58 Christmas markets & the ÂŁ14 bratwurst 20:56 Valentine's Day vs Galentine's 22:13 The shocking price of mini eggs in 2026 36:55 Nav's disastrous 21st birthday (and Alex's lie revealed) 38:19 Coming up next week: Alex turns 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 08 May 2026 08:03:00 -0000 Lamb, cinnamon & Alex's Big Lie full 2 1 CCUK The girls are back for Series 2! Nav and Alex reunite at Nav's house, joined by Tilly the dog, for a proper catch-up on everything that's happened since we last saw them. The girls are back for Series 2! Nav and Alex reunite at Nav's house, joined by Tilly the dog, for a proper catch-up on everything that's happened since we last saw them. Expect chaotic New Year superstitions (involving cinnamon and pennies taped to a door), strong opinions on Christmas Day meats, the great Boxing Day debate, why Christmas markets are a ÂŁ14 bratwurst scam, and the genuinely shocking price of mini eggs in 2026. Plus family arguments, Valentine's vs Galentine's, and Nav's full retelling of the 21st birthday she famously didn't make it to. And somewhere along the way, Alex tries to tell a lie. Did she get away with it? You'll have to listen to find out. Coming up next week: Alex finally turns 30 (and Nav, nearly turns 40). Follow us @SimpleLifeHomes on Instagram and TikTok. If you enjoyed the episode, a 5-star review really does help us out. 00:00 We're back! Series 2 begins 03:30 Meet Tilly the dog 04:22 Truth or False: the game begins 06:09 Christmas traditions & how the girls celebrate 14:58 Christmas markets & the ÂŁ14 bratwurst 20:56 Valentine's Day vs Galentine's 22:13 The shocking price of mini eggs in 2026 36:55 Nav's disastrous 21st birthday (and Alex's lie revealed) 38:19 Coming up next week: Alex turns 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The girls are back for Series 2! Nav and Alex reunite at Nav's house, joined by Tilly the dog, for a proper catch-up on everything that's happened since we last saw them.

Expect chaotic New Year superstitions (involving cinnamon and pennies taped to a door), strong opinions on Christmas Day meats, the great Boxing Day debate, why Christmas markets are a ÂŁ14 bratwurst scam, and the genuinely shocking price of mini eggs in 2026. Plus family arguments, Valentine's vs Galentine's, and Nav's full retelling of the 21st birthday she famously didn't make it to.

And somewhere along the way, Alex tries to tell a lie. Did she get away with it? You'll have to listen to find out.

Coming up next week: Alex finally turns 30 (and Nav, nearly turns 40).

Follow us @SimpleLifeHomes on Instagram and TikTok. If you enjoyed the episode, a 5-star review really does help us out.


00:00 We're back! Series 2 begins

03:30 Meet Tilly the dog

04:22 Truth or False: the game begins

06:09 Christmas traditions & how the girls celebrate

14:58 Christmas markets & the ÂŁ14 bratwurst

20:56 Valentine's Day vs Galentine's

22:13 The shocking price of mini eggs in 2026

36:55 Nav's disastrous 21st birthday (and Alex's lie revealed)

38:19 Coming up next week: Alex turns 30

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]]> 1727 The Untold Truth About Ring Doorbells, Online Shopping and Family Tears. In this final series episode of Home Truths, our hosts discuss beef in the street, nosy neighbours and bushes destined to be drunkenly fallen into. Tune in for chat of doorbell management, being left out to dry during family event debriefs, and local (non)celebrities in the street we all love to hate. Join this week's conversation with Alex and Nav, they will have you in stitches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0000 full 6 CCUK In this final series episode of Home Truths, our hosts discuss beef in the street, nosy neighbours and bushes destined to be drunkenly fallen into. Tune in for chat of doorbell management, being left out to dry during family event debriefs, and local (non)celebrities in the street we all love to hate. Join this week's conversation with Alex and Nav, they will have you in stitches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this final series episode of Home Truths, our hosts discuss beef in the street, nosy neighbours and bushes destined to be drunkenly fallen into. Tune in for chat of doorbell management, being left out to dry during family event debriefs, and local (non)celebrities in the street we all love to hate. Join this week's conversation with Alex and Nav, they will have you in stitches.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 3207 no The refreshing truth about escapism at home, she sheds and property po*n | Home Truths Episode 5 Alex and Nav are back on the sofa in a brand new Simple Life Home. This time they’re talking all things escapism and how you can make the most of the home. Nav talks us through her home holidays and Alex explains that her ideal home involves a family compound
 but everyone agrees that she sheds are the way forward.  So if you’re looking to get away from the stresses of home life, tune in, chill out and enjoy the latest episode of Home Truths
 and maybe have a scroll on your favourite property app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 5 CCUK Alex and Nav are back on the sofa in a brand new Simple Life Home. This time they’re talking all things escapism and how you can make the most of the home. Nav talks us through her home holidays and Alex explains that her ideal home involves a family compound
 but everyone agrees that she sheds are the way forward.  So if you’re looking to get away from the stresses of home life, tune in, chill out and enjoy the latest episode of Home Truths
 and maybe have a scroll on your favourite property app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Alex and Nav are back on the sofa in a brand new Simple Life Home. This time they’re talking all things escapism and how you can make the most of the home. Nav talks us through her home holidays and Alex explains that her ideal home involves a family compound
 but everyone agrees that she sheds are the way forward. 

So if you’re looking to get away from the stresses of home life, tune in, chill out and enjoy the latest episode of Home Truths
 and maybe have a scroll on your favourite property app. 

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]]> 3096 yes The Spooky Truth About Working from Home, Ghosts, Kitchen Utensils & Finding the Balance Get ready for chaos in this Spooky episode of Home Truths! Alex and Nav are in hysterics as they swap childhood memories, questionable WFH setups, and voice notes they wish they’d never opened. There’s talk of rogue tenants, some very suspicious science experiments, and more laugh-out-loud moments than actual scares. If you’re after giggles instead of jump scares this Halloween, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 4 CCUK Get ready for chaos in this Spooky episode of Home Truths! Alex and Nav are in hysterics as they swap childhood memories, questionable WFH setups, and voice notes they wish they’d never opened. There’s talk of rogue tenants, some very suspicious science experiments, and more laugh-out-loud moments than actual scares. If you’re after giggles instead of jump scares this Halloween, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get ready for chaos in this Spooky episode of Home Truths! Alex and Nav are in hysterics as they swap childhood memories, questionable WFH setups, and voice notes they wish they’d never opened. There’s talk of rogue tenants, some very suspicious science experiments, and more laugh-out-loud moments than actual scares. If you’re after giggles instead of jump scares this Halloween, this one’s for you.

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]]> 3010 no The Real Truth About Fashion Fads, Home Decor & Finding 'The Perfect' Home In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts tackle the art of decorating your space —without breaking the bank. From dream homes and dopamine dĂ©cor hacks to smart layouts and money saving ideas, they walk us through ways to turn your home into a cosy, stylish sanctuary, that feels unique to you. Practical tips, candid confessions, and their honest takes on the modern pressures to keep up with trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full CCUK In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts tackle the art of decorating your space —without breaking the bank. From dream homes and dopamine dĂ©cor hacks to smart layouts and money saving ideas, they walk us through ways to turn your home into a cosy, stylish sanctuary, that feels unique to you. Practical tips, candid confessions, and their honest takes on the modern pressures to keep up with trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts tackle the art of decorating your space —without breaking the bank. From dream homes and dopamine dĂ©cor hacks to smart layouts and money saving ideas, they walk us through ways to turn your home into a cosy, stylish sanctuary, that feels unique to you. Practical tips, candid confessions, and their honest takes on the modern pressures to keep up with trends.

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]]> 2835 no The Honest Truth About Boundaries, Therapy & Finding Your Own Space | Home Truths Podcast In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts delve into the hierarchy of needs, the anxiety shelf, and the importance of being house proud. From creating boundaries to the liberating moment you put yourself first, they unpack it all with warmth, wit, and refreshing honesty. Whether you’re renting, a homeowner, or living at home with the 'rents, this is a conversation you’ll deeply relate to. Real talk, real laughs, and a reminder that taking up space is something to be proud of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:19:00 -0000 full CCUK In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts delve into the hierarchy of needs, the anxiety shelf, and the importance of being house proud. From creating boundaries to the liberating moment you put yourself first, they unpack it all with warmth, wit, and refreshing honesty. Whether you’re renting, a homeowner, or living at home with the 'rents, this is a conversation you’ll deeply relate to. Real talk, real laughs, and a reminder that taking up space is something to be proud of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts delve into the hierarchy of needs, the anxiety shelf, and the importance of being house proud. From creating boundaries to the liberating moment you put yourself first, they unpack it all with warmth, wit, and refreshing honesty. Whether you’re renting, a homeowner, or living at home with the 'rents, this is a conversation you’ll deeply relate to. Real talk, real laughs, and a reminder that taking up space is something to be proud of.

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]]> 2042 no The Hilarious Truth About Renting, Homeownership & Shared Living | Home Truths Podcast Ready for some real talk about home life? In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts dive into the nitty-gritty of renting, buying, and everything in between. From nightmare neighbours to the unexpected joys (and frustrations) of sharing a space, they cover it all with a healthy dose of humour and honesty. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a first-time renter, or still living with your parents, you'll find something to relate to in this laugh-out-loud conversation. Get ready to nod along, cringe in recognition, and maybe even learn a thing or two about navigating the wild world of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:06:00 -0000 full CCUK Ready for some real talk about home life? In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts dive into the nitty-gritty of renting, buying, and everything in between. From nightmare neighbours to the unexpected joys (and frustrations) of sharing a space, they cover it all with a healthy dose of humour and honesty. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a first-time renter, or still living with your parents, you'll find something to relate to in this laugh-out-loud conversation. Get ready to nod along, cringe in recognition, and maybe even learn a thing or two about navigating the wild world of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ready for some real talk about home life? In this episode of Home Truths, our hosts dive into the nitty-gritty of renting, buying, and everything in between. From nightmare neighbours to the unexpected joys (and frustrations) of sharing a space, they cover it all with a healthy dose of humour and honesty.

Whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a first-time renter, or still living with your parents, you'll find something to relate to in this laugh-out-loud conversation. Get ready to nod along, cringe in recognition, and maybe even learn a thing or two about navigating the wild world of real estate.

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