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The Hobonichi switch revisited - a year of using the system
In this episode Helen shares how she’s getting on with her Hobonichi system, a year after making the switch from Bullet Journaling. We did an episode on this switch in...
In pursuit of the perfect structure - a stationery freaks eternal quest
In this episode we chat about why we've been missing for a few months, our stationery purchases and how we're always in pursuit of the perfect structure.You can find i...
Friction, Reward and Productivity Systems
In this episode Rob introduces his new productivity system of coloured military-style print out. Rob and Helen ponder why it's hard to find a system that works. And th...
The magic of whiteboards
In this episode we chat about the magic of whiteboards. We cover:How we used them at workHow Helen's daughter uses them for learning and revisionHow Rob's son uses the...
Vinted - Not just for clothes - our stationery hauls
In this episode Helen and Rob chat about buying stationery hauls from Vinted (other platforms and services are available).We cover:Our surprise at the variety of stati...
Domestika - a stationery freaks learning playground for creatives
In this episode Rob and Helen explore the world of Domestika, an online learning platform for creatives. Note: We are not affiliated with Domestika, but Rob is addicte...
Goal Setting - how a stationery freak mixes analogue and digital tools for goal setting
In this episode Rob shares his goal setting process using paper and digital tools. Rob explains what makes a good goal, Helen asks lots of questions and Rob shares how...
The world of Hobonichi Planners - and switching productivity systems
In this episode we explore the world of Hobonichi Planners. Helen decided that January was a good time to switch productivity, journaling and note-taking systems (it m...
Money is no object - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023
It's that time of the year again - time for something festive.In this special edition, episode 4 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into things we would buy if...
Accessories - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023
It's that time of the year again - time for something festive.In this special edition, episode 3 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into stationery accessories...
Notebooks - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023
It's that time of the year again - time for something festive.In this special edition, episode 2 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into notebooks that are on ...
Pens - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023
It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 1 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into 6 pens/pencils/inks t...
Stationery Chat with Amy Cooper-Wright: founder of Mark and Fold and fellow stationery freak
In this episode we chat with Amy Cooper-Wright who is the founder of Mark and Fold, one of our favourite stationery companies. Amy talks business, notebooks, gaps in t...
Zentangle, Mandala Art & Desert Island Stationery - an interview with Sanne Visser
In this episode we do a lovely interview with Sanne Visser, Technologist, Zentangle and Mandala aficionado and bullet journalling fan.We cover:* The Netherlands, bikes...
A retreat to Gladstone Library - a stationery freaks paradise?
In this episode we discuss Helen's recent retreat to Gladstone Library. The surprising thing about the retreat was that there were no obvious stationery freaks....in a...
You're not lazy - deconstructing a YouTube video that resonated with us
In this episode we were super inspired by a wonderful YouTube video we watched, called "You're Not Lazy : How to live a chaotically organised life" by YouTuber Elizabe...
The Travelling Stationery Freak - what do you take with you when you travel
In this episode we chat about what stationery we take with us when we travel. Let us know what you take.We cover:Bookaroo notebook carry cases are Helen's new thing. (...
Overwhelmed? Lists are your friend
In today’s episode we chat about why we revert to lists when we’re overwhelmed - as well as some stationery storiesStationery StoriesThe man who stuck post-it notes to...
What's happening to us? The Remarkable 2, Obsedian, The Brain, Moleskine Balance and blending analogue and digital
In this episode we talk about what's happening to us - as we find digital tooling becoming more important in our stationery world. We talk about the Remarkable 2, Mole...
How we track habits - blending analogue and digital - Stationery Freaks Podcast
In this episode we discuss habits and how we define them and track them using both digital and analogue tracking and documenting. We share our own perspectives of how ...
Handmade notebooks, Japanese silk and sourcing materials - an interview with Maria Le Van
In this episode we interview Maria Van Le of LeVan Books. Maria makes her own beautiful notebooks - of which Helen has purchased a few. They are exquisite, hand made a...
Our Stationery Disasters - The Stationery Freaks Podcast
In this episode Rob and Helen share some of their stationery disasters as well as ramble chat about stationery, including, but not limited to,Helen has a new LeVan not...
Writing, learning, dangerous pencil sharpeners & top of the class notebooks
In the first podcast of the year, (I know, we're slack), Helen and Rob chat about recent stationery finds, purchases and goodies. Helen geeks out with a colleague who ...
Interview with Urban Hafner - founder of Fountain Pen Companion and Stationery Freak
In this episode we chat to Urban Hafner, software developer, fountain pen fan, founder of Fountain Pen Companion and all round stationery freak
Desert Island Stationery - what 5 items would you take?
In this episode Rob and Helen share the 5 items of stationery they would take with them on a desert island. What would you take?
Interview with Helen Callaghan - Sunday Times Best Seller and Stationery Freak
In this episode Helen and Rob interview Helen Callaghan - Sunday Times Best Selling Author and stationery freak!
How to grow your career with the Trinity of Career Development
Join Rob and Helen as they talk about career "management" and how the Trinity of Career Development can help you. And of course, why you'll need a new notebook for this.
The power of mind maps and how to create them using stationery
Join Rob and Helen as they explore the potential that mindmapping can bring, share some good stationery purchases and talk about duck racing.
What's been keeping us busy - for 6 months
It's been 6 months since we last released a podcast. Pleasr forgive us! But in this episode we give some vague excuses, share our stationery finds and ramble chat abou...
What happens when things go wrong with your plans - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 12
Day 12 of Stationery Freaks Christmas Advent. In today's episode we talk about dealing with failures and how to get back on things when it goes wrong