A GENTLE START TO JANUARY 2025 🤍 📚 🕯️ book recommendations + immunity recipes 🍋

[@JosieIrons]

Hi darlings - happy new year!!! I hope you had a fabulous festive break

[@Erin_29]

I was in bed fighting an IBS attack.😞

[@aileen3804]

Darling Josie, I wish you a happy new Year, with all of Joy. I'm looking forward for your nicely vlogs. All the best for you, Aileen 💕

[@lovevivi2945]

@@Erin_29me too! I feel your pain 😢 hope you are better x

[@Erin_29]

@@lovevivi2945 it's so so hard....thanks, you as well.🙏

[@nathalie6807]

Dear Josie, I wish you an Happy New Year 2025 and all the best for you and your family.🍾🥂

[@HannahBarta]

These slower vlogs are my absolute favorite - love to see you doing “normal” things everybody does, like laundry!

[@Laura-g1c1l]

Please remember she is normal and human like all of us:)

[@MaryHelenDonnelly-ev2ww]

I adopted my kiddo from China and a bunch of families who also adopted from China get together for NYE. We go to a local hotel, have tons of snacks and games, chat and swim, watch the ball fall, stay over and then have breakfast together. We have done that for ten or more years now and it's a lovely tradition

[@JosieIrons]

Also just realised I say good morning twice - OOPS - I'm still warming up for 2025 hehe

[@angelmuscledoc]

Yes, Good afternoon from Cranbury NJ 😊

[@MarieHynesDuPisanie]

Best keep an eye on that. Could be a sign of early warning sign of possible early dementia

[@Laura-g1c1l]

Not sure why people always look to New Years in order to make a change for the better, or change the course they are on. ANY day ending in "Y", is an excellent day to make a new start in any area of your life. Your next day is never guaranteed, so make today count in how you choose, whatever you choose. You are a lovely "role model" Josie, and I agree with your ethos. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!

[@kanahaiyayadav2934]

not many talk about the real struggles of pregnancy, but the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper does, it helped me manage the journey with more peace

[@rebeccahickman2713]

Thank you for giving so much of your time. I know this is a real sacrifice to yourself and family. Here in California, we are made fun of for being so nutritionally “obsessed”. We are not obsessed, simply want knowledge on how to stay healthy. When you live in sunshine every day of the year it allows you to be outdoors and experience new ways to stay fit. At 65 I hike, and mountain climb, bike through the Malibu mountainside, and walk 5 miles a day. It’s easy to do when you live surrounded by mountains and ocean. Having been born in the fittest city,Huntington Beach California, this isn’t new to California. We have ALWAYS been made fun of by the other states in America. I say all this to let you. Know, you will always have people who feel you are “going overboard” with health and nutrition. Just remember they can simply find a new place to watch. We all appreciate your experiences. The fact you show laundry in your dinning room is HYSTERICAL. I guarantee you most of us the dinning room for this.

[@paulawynne6420]

You and Charlie's energy and work ethics is to be commended! You both have alot on your plate, yet you never complain! You still go about everyhing graciously and seamlessly. I admire you both! Wishing all good things for you and yours in 2025!❤

[@MarieHynesDuPisanie]

What do you mean? They don't work. They're millionaires they don't need to.

[@BookLover-1234]

This video is a game-changer! So much helpful information packed into one clip. I personally don't like promoting anything in comments, but I simply have to share with you a book called The Gilded Nexus of Prosperity, that book changed my approach to money, the methods in that book are impressive

[@annahemmings3437]

Love the slow start to 2025 and looking forward to reading your book recommendations!! I took up Reformer Pilates a couple of months ago after watching you and along with my yoga classes it has really helped my arthritis. You are such an inspiration thank you for sharing xxx

[@melaniethompson6275]

Thank you for inspiring me to start taking a reformer pilates at 63 yrs old!!! A new i tention for 2025 to improve my health, strength and mobility. All the best to you and Charlie from South Florida!!

[@shaynerowe7961]

I started reformer Pilates 12 months ago at 65 years old. Best decision, feel stronger and healthier and more flexible. Hope you enjoy it from Australia

[@Alicesdream17]

Like the chilled out slow vibes after the Christmas rush. That's what January is all about.

[@carolynford9869]

I have just enjoyed watching all your older videos. Such wholesome content. If I had a daughter I’d love her to be just like you. You and Charlie are loved in the USA!

[@joaniecallahan]

So admire you for talking about these topics! I started this journey 20 years ago because I went from being so active snd career to being bed ridden! I was going to let my autoimmune disease take my life away Started to do allbthe research because the medical field just pushed medication, which causes other side effects! Food , highly processed food!! Cut it out completely! Change my life completely!! Healthy and strong today! Also products that we use on our body, facw ans hair Is as important!!

[@carolynmarshall1968]

Such a cosy video Josie & Happy New Year to You, Charlie & Sausages xxx 🎉

[@caseymariesixcats]

I am so interested in the books you mentioned! One of my plans for this year is to consume less processed foods (which is hard as an American who was raised on a lot of processed foods) and eat more whole foods. I can’t wait to read those books!

[@ireneveltman]

Hi Josie, I don't think I've ever commented, but I love your videos. It's such a treat to follow you and Charlie, living your best life in The Cotswolds. Wishing an amazing 2025! ✨

[@martinegiddings557]

Happy New Year and thank you Josie for a wonderfully informative video. I share your ethos for eating clean and avoiding processed foods. I was so ready to ditch all our holiday food and get back to my normal routine. I love watching you and enjoy your surroundings. Definitely checking out those books especially Greens and Beans! Thanks for teaching this old lady new things - you’re so right about aging healthily. Keep these coming please xx

[@amyfeindt7719]

A pinch of fresh cracked black pepper will help to activate your turmeric shots! The compound piperine in the pepper is known to improve the body’s absorption of the curcumin in turmeric 😊

[@leilariley936]

Your "NEW SCHEDULE "is throwing me for a loop (so to speak)and I don't to MISS OUT!!

[@dsmith9796]

I'm going to make your lemon, ginger & turmeric tea - I love the idea of freezing it so it's ready whenever needed/wanted. You might be surprised that I've never seen raw turmeric for sale in my local grocery stores here in the US so I hope I can find some!! This was a really nice vlog - thanks. Wishing you a Happy New Year from SC, USA.

[@WarriorHeart2024]

Hello, Josie. I hope you had a great New Year's Eve and are ready for the best 2025 ever. I love that you are moving slowly and decisively into self care. Thank you for everything! Happy 2025!

[@clairecooks5257]

Happy New Year Josie! I spent new year’s eve and today reading Ultra-Processed People, after your recommendation - so good!! Also really enjoyed Glucose Revolution this year. I think I will be reading Spoonfed next. So thank you for the recommendations regarding health books!

[@kelleyscause]

Your skin is GLOWING Josie! Love Tata Harper skincare!!! Been using it for 3 years. Try out the Hydrating Floral Essence, any serums, and don't miss the Creme Riche.

[@chicsaturday]

Happy New Year Josie & Charlie! 🎉🍾 Loved vlogmas and all of the content of 2024. You are one of my top three British vloggers whose content is must-see for me. And now that Charlie’s channel is back up and running, I suppose I’ll be opening a fourth spot for him, haha. Would love to see more Cotswolds chronicles and recipe making from both of you this year. Thank you for all your tireless work. I love it! 👏🏻

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Happy New Year darling Josie and beautiful family ❤😊!

[@jackiebowman3906]

Hi Josie love your videos always feel like I have a very special friend in my room 😅 I wish you and Charlie and your little doggies a happy and healthy new year . Let’s hope it’s a good one xxx

[@rebeccajakson4274]

didn’t have the chance to comment at all this vlogmas but better late than never especially since it’s new years. always so happy when watching your vlogs Josie:) adored vlogmas felt extra special this year (tbh every year is special) can’t wait for the amazing content in 2025! happy new year and wishing you, Charlie, ofc the doggies and the extended fam good health and fortune!!❤😊

[@gaillowry9712]

We've been making chicken, parsnip, carrot an😢d swede soup for our dog,who collapsed with Vestibular Desease a week beforeXmas, she's a lot better now and on the road to recovery.❤

[@Just-Melanie]

Happy, Happy New Year to you & Charlie & your entire family! Thank you for working so hard to bring us good, quality content & share information that helps us better our lives. Looking forward to new ideas, healthy choices, new yummy recipes & new adventures with you! The best is yet to come in 2025! 🙏🏻❣️💪🥳🤗

[@lorrainewells3844]

Comfort nutrition food is always a welcome meal at this time of year. I do enjoy a blend of apple, lemon, ginger and turmeric as a hot drink. Your cook books look so interesting and very well illustrated. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@manuela8474]

Happy New Year dear Josie! Looking forward to following your beautiful content this year too! ❤

[@loveCAR31]

Your home gym is a dream! Happy New Year to you and Charlie!!🎉

[@scottishbeautyandspaguide]

Starting off my morning with a cup of tea watching this lovely Vlog. Feeling so inspired to eat less processed food and learn more about nourishing my body (and mind) with more natural foods this year. Thank you Josie for the inspiration. You are glowing and look amazing. I also love the beige jumper you are wearing.xx

[@TheLifeSheLoves]

Happy New Year to you, Charlie, LL, Dexter and Dickens, Josie. Hope its a magical year for you. Thank you for everything you share with us. x

[@isets7192]

Ahh what an amazing idea to do the frozen cubes of health shots!! 😍🥹 absolutely love your vlogs xx

[@melissatran338]

Happy New Year! Love your Immunity Tea tips. I'll try it and eat more "greens & beans" for better health/digestions! TY Josie!

[@samd9763]

Happy New Year Josie & Charlie & family! Hope you have an amazing 2025! Looking forward to all your vlogs & content! ❤ Have a lovely holiday!

[@katherinemariesmith]

Good day from Canada 🇨🇦 Josie. You are so inspiring ❤️

[@MichelleVanDeusenRoberts]

Happy New Year Josie and Charlie! I really enjoyed your Vlogmas! I look forward to your future vlogs! You have been inspiring me to eat better and do pilates. You have such spirit.

[@foxwoodb3062]

Happy New Year Josie to you and Charlie!!! Looking forward to watching your lovely vlogs! Wishing you all good things in 2025!!!

[@jayneb8700]

Have a wonderful, and well deserved holiday Josie xx

[@BB-zg3mr]

Happy New Year Josie, Charlie and Lila. Wishing you all good health, happiness and awesome adventures. 🎉🎉🎉

[@mroseblossom]

Happy New Year Josie. Your skin looks so clear and glowing . 💖💖

[@RitchelleSebleyStevens]

Thank you Josie ❤ Happy New Year from NZ. You have inspired me to make the Immunity shots, broth and to batch cook ❤

[@rachaelwaring9991]

I adore marzipan fruits too! My favourite treat. Love this slower paced vlogs… definitely not a fan of resolutions in January, the Spring equinox is more my time to burst into new energy 😂. Can I request a Charlie Irons interiors guide please? He has made Strawtop two so beautiful and I’d love a guide to his favourite British manufacturers/suppliers….

[@shreyasi8954]

have been following u for few years now - u definitely seem to b glowing these days (Watever u r doing nutrition/skincare etc seems to b working well !!)

[@45roadbiker]

Loved this gentle beginning Josie...so sweet! Thank you...Happy 2025 to you and Charlie, and the doggies! Here's to a beautiful reset!

[@deborahmicallef6100]

Happy new year to you too. You look fabulous. I will try the lemon, ginger... mixture. I love the idea of freezing it. Super idea.

[@barbp79]

A lovely vlog to start the new year off Josie!! Looking forward to see what the new year has in store for all of us. I love love Marzipan as well. Have a wonderful evening. Sending you a big hug from Boston US 😇🤩🥳🎉

[@SoulCareOver50]

As a qualified Nutritional Therapist, I love all things food related in terms of nutrition, our health and maintaining our wellness through our diet and fitness 😍

[@timeapepper]

To the topic food and toxins: If You realize that our skin is the largest organ and what you use on your skin goes directly into your blood, you should consider to throw 99% of Your beautyproducts away, since you basically feed your body with them. Tilbury, Chanel, You name it is FULL with chemicals, liquid plastic, hormonlike ingredients.

[@katrinaandtheways3036]

A very nice video, Josie! I like the idea of starting slow and gentle. 👍🔝🚀

[@MissWizard]

You don’t need a slow cooker when you have an Aga. The simmering oven acts as a slow cooker. All you do is start the stew or whatever on the hob and transfer to the simmering oven. When you get home, you’ll have your dinner ready.

[@patriciaf4783]

Thank you Josie 🙏 Happy New Year to YOU, Lala, Charlie and the boys 💖💖💖💖💖 😘✨✨✨✨Thank you for being You 💫

[@nataliah2549]

Josie, could you share which coarse you take on nutrition? Thank you!

[@AnnabelWinslow]

I love the sweater/jumper you are wearing with elbow length sleeves! Is this something you could direct me to a website for?? Thank you!

[@breanna7005]

Hi Josie! Do you have a link for your gold watch? The one you are wearing in the kitchen at 28:39… thanks!

[@sridevymourougappan3438]

the tips in the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper are exactly what first-time moms need, itebook helped me feel so much more prepared.

[@FayeCNL]

Thank you for easing us into 2025, it certainly can be quite a shock, but your lovely ideas will smooth the way through 💓

[@emilypandolfo7702]

Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family ❤

[@monchickixx4101]

Hi Josie, happy new year to you all ❤! One question: where is your lovely advent calendar from? Would get one for our next Christmas 😊. Thanks heaps! .

[@Aurora-Rose01]

Lovely video Josie! I use the Tara Harper Regenerating Cleanser, it’s also a facial scrub and it’s been nice to use through the winter. It’s quite a fresh one and you’ll definitely need a moisturizer too afterwards 💖

[@angeladodge3977]

Lovely informative video as always Josie, I hope you and Charlie have a good break ❤❤

[@susanojohnson6445]

Happy New Year like the subtle additions 💗

[@TorillFabry]

Great booktips I order Tim en Chris books already !! Thanks Josie

[@Ann-dv2bd]

I loved this video Josie, thank you. I’m also very interested in nutrition and have just bought Tim Spector’s Food for Life cookbook…..I think that’s what it’s called! Lots of inspirational recipes and some very sound advice on how to avoid, where possible, ultra-processed food. Not always easy but worth making the effort to keep learning. Best wishes to you both for the New Year, wishing you both health and happiness .

[@claudiaschwarz793]

Happy new year darling !! Thanks for this fab vlog to start the new year 🥳 PS I just finished ‘Wives Like Us’ on your recommendation and loved it !!! ♥️

[@1964TurquoiseSky]

Happy New Year Josie and Charlie and company. All the best to you in 2025. ❤🎉

[@patriciaswan9587]

Happy New Year Josie and Charlie! Hope you had a great new years eve. May I ask, Why do you not have a dryer? I have to stay up until 12am each morning to take my pain pill. Though we were both awake, we just were on the tablet or laptop. I had hoped for a more romantic evening, but I guess that's what happens after being married for 20 years? 😞

[@g.970]

In the process(no pun intended) of reading “Ultra Processed People” by Chris Van Tulleken. Not an easy read but it’s wonderful. I may never eat anything again . Thank you for the recommendation. Sadly, eating super healthy is also very expensive and not everyone can do it. Saturday I am heading to a farm shop near my home (wilsonville, Oregon USA). They sell their own chickens that are not shot full of hormones. They are tiny because they aren’t ultra processed. I’m only feeding two of us so I can afford to buy better and healthier options but not everyone can and that’s very sad. If you look at Americans in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s almost no one was fat. We didn’t have the processed food and we didn’t have fast food restaurants. I remember when TV dinners came out and we thought they were such a treat. We only ate them about 2-3 times a year. But now I wouldn’t touch them. The US FDA just outlawed the use of red dye in our foods. I thought they’d already done that in the 1960’s when you couldn’t buy red M&Ms. So I thought they’d already done that and red food of today was okay but now I learn it has been bad all along. RFK Jr said he’d ban it. Well the FDA did it because just the threat made them change. I think if RFK Jr is allowed to do what he wants to do with our food that we will have a healthier country.

[@StarGirl-l5l]

Interesting about ingredients , I’ve noticed the increase use of sulphites. As a 60+ year old who was incredibly fit in younger years and reasonably fit in later years I would say keep it going, don’t stop as it’s really hard to get it back later on as I’m finding out, and finding classes at my level local to me is so hard plus expensive. You are so lucky to have a super gym. Daylesford soups yummy. Excellent idea for the healthy shots. Love you idea on improving cooking, however it really depends on how good your shops are, sadly no Daylesford type shop near me, in fact very low on organic, gluten free, lactose free ingredients. Yes, to batch cooking especially when living on your own.

[@sallyannc3176]

The dining room looks to be a very poor room to dry washing in as it gets very little sunlight so can risk being cold and damp which can promote mould. I'd recommend a warmer, sunnier room and definitely a dehumidifier! We bought one a few months ago for our utility room - where I'm fortunate enought to have a ceiling 'pulley' - and it makes a huge difference in terms of time the washing takes to dry - the amount of water it pulls out of the air is incerdible!

[@abundantlyinspired]

Just did my own bike workout while watching your lovely cozy vlog❤❤❤ Happy New Year and much love!

[@ritalaus4357]

Happy new year to you and charlie lovely vlog getting back to normal xxxx❤

[@lisaduplessis6856]

i LOVE That, inspiring a gentle start to the year ❤

[@protox07]

Have a happy new year Josie

[@jennifer6833]

Is there any chance we can see the bathroom renovation from beginning to end in its rawest form? Happy New Year 🎉✨🫶🏻

[@AudroneStorm]

I love the idea about blending ginger and freezing cubes with lemon ready for tea! I accidentally bought way too much ginger (online shopping) and was trying to figure out what to do with it so it doesn't go to waste.

[@JosieIrons]

Definitely chop and freeze!

[@PlumebeautyDunsborough]

I have 28 nutcrackers , one for every year of our marriage xx it’s always a special time when they come out xxx

[@DoDo-ji6ht]

Happy New year Josie and Charlie 🎉

[@dianebird9761]

Happy new year Josie ❤

[@--M--1111]

You do what most people do not. Most rush into things they do not even want because it is the only way they were taught to be and do things. These same people tend to be miserable and complain all the time. I admire people who live to the fullest on their own term, do things for them and live by their own book , not others.

[@louloucoops2601]

Lovely soothing vlog. Thank you x

[@ania5038]

I had to take down our tree early this year as we just adopted new kittens and one of them is particularly crazy and loves to climb into it and play with the delicate ornaments! I kept the nutcrackers out though as they are slightly less Christmassy and I still want some wintery touches lol

[@CLH2137]

On Josie's recommendation, I just finished Ultra Processed People on Audible, which is charmingly narrated by the author, with inserts of conversations between his identical twin brother and himself. I highly recommend for anyone who is a regular Audible reader.

[@tanyaoneil-urquhart5141]

Hi Josie! Loved your vlogmas, and your beautiful opening. I’m from Canada and am just wondering why most people in the UK don’t have Dryers with their washing machine?? It might seem like a strange question to you, but everyone here own a washer and dryer….. is there a specific reason? Happy New Year to you and Charlie!

[@g.970]

Since we aren’t supposed to be using plastics what do you use as containers when you freeze your food?

[@JosieIrons]

@@g.970 stashed bags 🤍

[@anaz8749]

Another amazing vlog ! ❤🇨🇦

[@FridaSchederin]

Thank you for being you!

[@ElliotNMatt]

Cooking and food for improved Immunity is something I’ve been looking at too! Just a few months ago I had a two week stay in hospital due to pneumonia. The antibiotics left me with a compromised immune system that I’m trying to bring back up. I’ve just cut out ‘bad’ sugar and will be growing fruit, veg and herbs to help with this! Will be sharing the journey on our channel. X

[@JosieIrons]

Wishing you a speedy recovery … after antibiotics it’s so important to look at lots of different plants to boost your gut!

[@ElliotNMatt]

@@JosieIronsYes I’m looking at growing a home ‘apothecary.’ I’ve found that going low/no bad added sugar diet does help as a starting point as by cutting out the sugar you also cut out the ultra processed foods. Think it’s important to go off the rails a little at Christmas though! 😊

[@PaulaShoaf]

Greetings from Indiana ... sweet Josie, I like that thought going into it slowly !! I was never one for a New Year resolutions, just one day at a time for this ole or is it old gal ! Your honesty about not giving up a good sweet, however I never tasted marzipan. I have been wondering all the healthy ingredients and powders, etc etc you use do you ever get upset stomach or reactions from mixing so many ?! Just eating to many raw veggies make me feel ill. Happy New Year , Blessings to you and your love ones in 2025 ! Paula

[@lotimol3288]

Happy New Year, may this year be a blessing for you and your loved ones 🤍🙏🙏🙏💫

[@josephinebain7236]

Josie, speaking of rooms you never show, can you please do a tour of the chapel? I’ve heard you mention it in a previous video but don’t recall having ever seen it?! Ty! ❤

[@kimberlydocherty3278]

Happy New years Josie and Charlie. I have decided I want to move in with both of you. You guys are so sweet. I also want to live in your beautiful home.

[@adrianameucci8113]

Happy new year Josie..❤❤❤

[@damianos_74]

Loved the vlog...random question but what is through the glass door next to the tumble dryer in the utility room?

[@rociogarciagonzalez5312]

Happy new year from Spain. Nice to see your videos, you made me dream in a diificult time.

[@catherinehezelgrave5850]

Happy New year to you both xxx

[@hildahine6733]

Happy New Year!!