Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.

From easing up on Christmas pressure to mulled cider swaps, caring for ageing parents and a surprise banter confession from a very unexpected guest. Anu reflects on december life with honesty, humour and a lot of perspective. Welcome back to Banter: Real talk, Real life and just enough chaos to keep it interesting! 🧘‍♀️ A Calmer Run Up to Christmas Anu talks about the sudden shock of it being Dec...

🎄  Early December Reflections The annual shock that it’s  somehow  already December. This year, Anu treats herself to a beauty advent calendar, reflects on the joy (and mild chaos) of having a birthday right before Christmas, and navigates that December tension. Christmas Questions Are you hosting or happily not hosting? Do Christmas cards still exist? Is everyone already booked up… or already ex...

Anu’s first ever guest has arrived and what a woman to begin with! This week, she sits down with Lise Thorne, a midlife money mentor helping women rebuild confidence, reclaim their power and finally feel in control of their finances and their future. Honest, warm, funny and deeply relatable - this conversation is everything Banter is meant to be. 💬 Midlife, Money & A Total Reset Lise opens up abo...

This week, Anu talks big nerves, big speeches, spontaneous escapes, early Christmas feelings, book and TV recommendations and a beautifully comforting French dish. Real life, real challenges, real growth - and all the Banter in between. ✨ 🎤 The Speech, The Nerves & Saying YES to Challenges The Type 1 Diabetes fundraising ball finally arrived and this year Anu stepped on stage to speak. After...

This week, Anu dives into solo adventures, flaky commitments, goes on the hunt for the perfect ball dress and a hilarious age mix up confession. Plus a gripping book pick, a binge-worthy TV thriller, a favourite Chelsea noodle bar and an easy rotisserie chicken and stacked sweet potato recipe, perfect for cozy November Sundays. Real talk, real life - and all the Banter in between.  🎭 Solo Outing...

Do you ever wake up and just feel… beige ? Welcome to November - that weird, in between time before the Christmas rush begins. This week, Anu talks about those November blues , finding small joys and why getting “drunk on nature” might just be the best therapy 🌲 💙 Real Life, Real Talk – Life with Type 1 Diabetes Anu opens up about her son’s Type 1 Diabetes and how it’s brought both challenges an...

From Banksy exhibitions to budgeting and our very first  Banter Confession , Anu’s back with a full mix of real life and reflection. Half-Term Highlights Half-term fun with her daughter: a trip to the  Banksy: Limitless  exhibition and dinner at  Temper  (a true “meat central” experience). Then off to Heidelberg to visit her eldest son; sunshine, chats about budgeting and that bittersweet joy of s...

From family drama you  can’t choose  to birthday chaos, half term plans and a brand new “Banter Confessions” segment. Anu gets real about life’s messy bits, one laugh (and sigh) at a time. Welcome back to  Banter  - real talk, real life and just enough chaos to keep it interesting. 💬  Relationships You Can’t Choose Anu dives into those tricky relationships we don’t get to pick: siblings, in-laws...

Anu gets real about her  Mounjaro  journey - from miracle weight loss to mystery side effects. Plus a mammogram mishap, a Vinted victory and a Victoria Beckham  moment that'll make you laugh. 💉  Mounjaro and Anu's Weight Journey Anu opens up about her  Mounjaro  experience; the highs, lows and what happens when the magic fades. Honest, funny and full of real talk about health, hormones and self-a...

This week, Anu is back with more  Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.   reflecting on motherhood, milestones and the beautiful chaos of everyday life. Here’s what’s inside: 👩‍👧‍👦  Life and Reflections  → Anu shares an update on her eldest son (spoiler: Germany calls!), her daughter settling into secondary school and a big family moment - her mum’s 75th birthday. From family dinners to small moments o...

The Banter officially begins! In this first episode, Anu - lawyer, mum and unapologetic pop culture lover introduces  Banter: Real Talk. Real Life.  with a mix of honest reflections and weekly recommendations. Here’s what’s inside: 👩‍👧‍👦  Life & Reflections  → Back to school, back to reality and a summer split between Austria and Portugal. Anu shares the hilarious twist of booking a holiday...