Podcast: Seasonal Notes
Seasonal Notes – A Slow and Seasonal Podcast
Seasonal Notes is my weekly slow seasonal podcast from our little house in the country – short, reflective episodes about simple living, seasonal rhythms, and finding what really matters in the middle of real life. New episodes every Sunday morning.
The Quiet Pause Before Winter – Seasonal Notes
The Quiet Pause Before WinterSeasonal Notes | Our Little House in the CountryThere's something rather lovely about November. The last of the autumn colour is fading, the countryside is settling into its winter rhythm, and the days seem to invite us to spend a little more time at home.In this episode of Seasonal Notes, I'm sharing the audio edition of my essay, The Quiet Pause Before Winter.It's a reflection on the beauty of this often-overlooked time of year — the changing countryside, the old traditions and folklore associated with November, the comfort of familiar routines, and the pleasure of appreciating the quieter days before Christmas preparations begin.Whether you're listening on a morning walk, in the car, while pottering around the house or enjoying a quiet moment with a cuppa, I hope this little seasonal reflection offers you some gentle company.Thank you so much for listening, and wishing you a lovely November.With love,Our Little House in the CountryA little more from Our Little HouseRead the essay: The Quiet Pause Before Winter — ourlittlehouseinthecountry.comExplore our Free Printables Library: Seasonal calendars, journals and little resources for everyday life.Find us on Instagram: Everyday moments, seasonal inspiration and a little glimpse of life at Our Little House. Get full access to Our Little House in the Country at ciarawinters.substack.com/subscribe
All Episodes of Seasonal Notes:
- The Quiet Pause Before WinterSeasonal Notes | Our Little House in the CountryThere's something rather lovely about November. The last of the autumn colour is fading, the countryside is settling into its winter rhythm, and the days seem to invite us to spend a little more time at home.In this episode of Seasonal Notes, I'm […]
- Seasonal Rhythms for Autumn Evenings: Finding Calm After Busy DaysSeasonal Notes from Our Little House in the CountryAs the autumn evenings grow darker and the lamps begin to glow a little earlier, I've been thinking about the rhythms of our lives at home — and what we really need from those precious hours at the […]
- There is always something else we could be doing.Another job around the house. Another plan to make. Something to organise, improve, prepare or add.But could and should are not always the same thing.In this episode of Seasonal Notes, I’m sharing this week’s Tuesday essay from Our Little House in the Country — a personal reflection […]
- Seasonal NotesSeason 2, Episode 2The Unseen Years: When Being Needed Is Not the Same as Being KnownIn this episode of Seasonal Notes, I’m continuing the conversation from my new five-part Midlife Essay Series over on the blog.Today’s reflection is inspired by the second essay in the series, “The Unseen Years: When Being Needed Is Not […]
- Seasonal NotesSeason Two, Episode OneThe Return of the Light: When the “By Now” Story UnravelsIn this first episode of Season Two, Ciara reflects on the quiet unraveling of the “by now” story — the blueprint many of us carry about where we thought we would be by this stage of life.This episode explores subtle grief, […]
- Seasonal NotesEpisode 6 — Leaning Into WinterSeason One: WinterWelcome back to Seasonal Notes, and to our first episode of 2026.After a quiet pause over the Christmas season, this episode marks a gentle return — a moment to settle back into winter and meet it where we are.In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it means […]
- Seasonal Notes — Episode 5-The Heart of Christmas: Why Traditions Matter (and How They Evolve)Thank you for joining me for another Sunday morning episode of Seasonal Notes. Today’s conversation is all about traditions — the ones we keep, the ones we outgrow, and the ones that quietly evolve as life changes.This time of year can […]
- Seasonal Notes — Episode 431 Ways to Slow Down & Savour DecemberThank you so much for joining me for Episode 4 of Seasonal Notes.Today’s episode is all about the December calendar — “31 Ways to Slow Down and Savour December.”This little calendar has become one of my favourite things to create each month. It’s a […]
- Seasonal Notes — Episode 3The Story Behind Our Little House in the CountryThank you so much for joining me for Episode 3 of Seasonal Notes. This podcast has become a little Sunday space for real, steady, reflective conversations — the kind you can listen to with a cup of tea, in the car, or during […]
- .Seasonal Notes — Episode 2The Beauty of Doing LessWelcome back to Seasonal Notes.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet magic of doing less as we move towards December — choosing gently, slowing down, protecting our energy, and making space for the moments that matter.I’m sharing how our own family shifted from an overwhelming December […]
- Episode 1 — How to Winter WellSeasonal Notes from Our Little House in the CountryWelcome to the very first episode of Seasonal Notes, a gentle, cosy little podcast from Our Little House in the Country. In this series, we’ll walk together through the seasons with simple ideas, warm reflections, and comforting, grounding rituals for slow […]
