LIFE SKILLS FROM THE MANSION, is a podcast about the many life skills kids need and adults forget to practice.
We discuss many topics, including fun stuff like skincare and car maintenance. We’ll also have tough conversations about everyday life with your kids, such as understanding grief, sexual health, writing that perfect job application, and finances. So grab your kids, a drink, and a snack, and join us on your favourite podcast platform to listen to our weekly show.
SEASON 2. EPISODE 6. RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION
Host Barbara Brennen interviews guests about the four essential characteristics of healthy relationships, focusing on communication and body language to foster understanding.
29 Jul 2025
SEASON 2. EPISODE 6. 5 CORE MEALS TO KEEP YOU GOING.
The host shares five core meal ideas that listeners can adapt with affordable ingredients to create flavorful, nutritious dishes, emphasizing resourcefulness and enjoyment in cooking.
22 Jul 2025
SEASON 2. EPISODE 5. HOLIDAY HACKS, TIPS, & TRICKS. Part 2.
Barbara Brennen shares holiday hacks, tips, and tricks for organization, protection, and remedies, ensuring listeners enhance their vacation experiences with proven methods.
15 Jul 2025
SEASON2. EPISODE 4. HOLIDAY HACKS, TIPS & TRICKS. Part 1.
Experienced travelers share holiday hacks and organizational tips for packing, preparing, and relaxing before a trip, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
8 Jul 2025
SEASON 2. EPISODE 3. SAVINGS. What are you teaching your kids?
Host Barbara Brennen explores methods for teaching children about saving money, covering topics such as piggy banks, savings accounts, and investment strategies like dividends to foster financial literacy.
10 Jun 2025
SEASON 2. EPISODE 2. GRATITUDE.
This episode explores the importance of gratitude and its positive impact on daily interactions, encouraging listeners to cultivate thankfulness for increased joy.
3 Jun 2025
SEASON 2. EPISODE 1. HAPPINESS.
Host Barbara Brennen explores the elusive nature of happiness, prompting listeners to reflect on their own well-being and cultivate joy in their lives.
13 May 2025
COPING WITH STRESS
Barbara created Life Skills from The Mansion Podcast after writing the (unpublished) book THE BOOK EVERY PARENT SHOULD READ WITH THEIR KIDS.
The book was created to open conversations between parents and children—conversations you might find difficult, conversations you might be out of touch with, but would like to know how your child feels. On Life Skills from The Mansion Podcast, she discusses how to teach kids about confidence, good manners, overcoming setbacks, and life planning.
This week we discuss Mindfulness for Stress and what we can do to alleviate the pressure we feel when stress builds. Donna Campbell from
Float-ology will take us through a short meditation you can do anywhere. Give it a try 👌🏾
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6 May 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 9. IS FAILURE A THING? With West End Star ASHFORD CAMPBELL
This week we ask, Is failure a thing? Where do you stand on failure v success. Can failure shape you and give you character or is that a lie?
What does success mean to you?
Get some pro tips on singing, dancing, and acting auditions from west end star Ashford Campbell (Dreamgirls, The Drifters Girl, Beautiful, X Factor.) And find out how Monopoly taught him resilience, how to handle money and showed him how to strategise for his job.
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29 Apr 2025
PLANNING; When should we start?
Planning doesn’t have to mean writing a detailed plan for the future, on the contrary. Planning can be much more exciting and fun.
Have you made strides to plan for your children’s future? How does that look?
Join me to listen to my views on planning for the future, towards ‘that thing’ you want to do with your life.
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22 Apr 2025
Skincare or Skin Nightmare
Teenage skin requires effective products that are gentle, cost effective, and are easy to use. Natural products are not only good for your skin, they also benefit the environment.
Showing your child (girls and boys) a quick routine will help boost their confidence as their skin improves. What is their skin type? What is your skincare routine? Is this a conversation you are ready to have with your kids? Let’s open the door.
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12 Apr 2025
SEASON1. EPISODE 6. ETIQUETTE.
Etiquette! What is that and why should I care?
Etiquette is all about the way we carry ourselves, it’s an essential life skill to present the best version of ourselves. No matter what class, how much money you have , or where you come from. We should all practice etiquette. But do you? What do your kids know?
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5 Apr 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 5. MANNERS.
Manners are polite and respectful ways to behave around others. Do teens get it right or wrong? How are yous?
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29 Mar 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 4. THE ARE OF CONFIDENCE.
How to get confident for an important event. An essential life skill you can access at any time. Especially when you’re feeling low. Learn what I do and what you can teach your kids about being confident with my 12 Tips to Build or Boost Your Confidence. Listen, follow, share!
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22 Mar 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 3. MINDSET. Is your cup half full or half empty?
Having a healthy mindset = power and countless possibilities for your future.
One of the most important things we know benefits our lives is to have a positive mindset. This does not come naturally to some; it is something you can work on by yourself at anytime. Having a mindset that is full of hope can lift you from the depths of despair to an unrecognisably brilliant you. Are you working on yours?
Let's talk about it. Head to YouTube or Instagram for a wider connection.
15 Mar 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 2. MOOD FOOD. I'll share tips on preparing veg for the best results, and how to get kids to love them.
Knowing where your food comes from and why you're eating is essential.Mood food should lift you. Give you energy. Learning thisfrom an early age is probably one of the most important life skills you could teach your child. We put food into our mouths 3 times a day. Make it count!
8 Mar 2025
SEASON 1. EPISODE 1. THE FLOODGATES ARE OPEN. Welcome to the mansion.
LIFE SKILLS FROM THE MANSION is a podcast aboutthe many life skills kids need and adults forget to practice. The show aims to open conversations with parents and kidsabout vital life skills they should have and bad habits they shouldn't. By developing their life skills, they are preparing the foundations to ground them for their future success in school, work, and relationships.
Here in the Mansion we'll discuss many topics, includingfun stuff like skincare and car maintenance.We’ll also have tough conversations with your kids about everyday life, such as manners, confidence, understanding grief, sexual health, writing that perfect job application, finances, and so much more.
So grab your kids, a drink, and a snack, and join us on your favourite podcast platform to listen to our weekly show.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-skills-from-the-mansion/id1802451221
@lifeskillspodcast Instagram
https://youtube.com/@lifeskillsfromthemansion?si=JFRP2yONiIAvmTWL
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