
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
Gretel le Maître
Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture.
Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in. There’s space in the warm tent for everyone; there’s tea in the pot 🫖. It’s super unpolished and Gretel would be grateful for you to forgive her for that. Polish would be too time-consuming 🤓
Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth. 🌞
Please follow me on X @gretellemaitre. 🌳
“Gretel le Maitre is a podcaster and host of the series Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and Other Guests . The podcast explores themes of grief, life transitions, and introspection, particularly focusing on her experiences as she anticipates the loss of her mother. In the series, she combines historical reflections—often inspired by the works of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and historian—with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions .
If you’re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with gentle insights and an invitation to journey with her through challenging times .”
In a fast-paced world, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss provides a much-needed pause and sanctuary for those navigating life’s transitions and searching for deeper meaning. Hosted by Gretel Le Maitre, this unique podcast blends personal storytelling with historical insights from figures like the Venerable Bede, offering listeners an inspiring journey of healing and hope.
With themes of grief, transformation, and spirituality, the podcast has earned praise for its calming tone, authenticity, and ability to connect on a deeply human level. As one listener shared, it feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who understands.
Perfect for audiences seeking introspection, comfort, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss is available now on all major platforms.
Please note, I get daily ad offers that I turn down to keep this an ad-free podcast. So I’d be delighted if you could subscribe to help with my pot of tea and cake on my church crawls 🙋♀️



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Oh Let us have Valiant Hearts; Gratitude for Kindness; and the Legacy of Hilde
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
02/26/25 • 20 min
Dear friends
Thank you for staying with me on this path.
My very best wishes to you.
🌷🕯️🫖
Love Gretel 🌝


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Shine on Harvest Moon with autumn 🍂 sunshine, Gretel and Bede
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/17/24 • 14 min
So I tried to be fancy by uploading an apt song to the start but couldn’t work out how to do it just for one episode without also only having the end music for just one episode. So for today only I think every episode starts and ends with music. 🎵
💁♀️
Love Gretel 🌝


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The Great Gatsby’s prescient diagnosis of America; a very persistent Wren; Abbey bells a-calling; and the founding of Shaftesbury.
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/06/25 • 26 min
A very good morning from sunny, warm, blissful Dorset where the birds are singing and all is well. Welcome to any new listeners - do say hello and let me know who you are. I know I have regular listeners in Australia, Germany, Slovakia, Ukraine and Russia, as well as America, Canada and the UK, so do tell me who you are and I can say hello either privately or publicly.
I wish everyone a joyful day on this beautiful planet we all share.
Love Gretel 🌝


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We come to the end! A tender close to Bede’s Ecclesiastical History
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/24/25 • 33 min


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A Visit to Thomas Hardy’s cottage; and a Tender Farewell to Bede in his own Words
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/26/25 • 65 min


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Green grass and blue skies in England are the beautiful backdrop to this evening’s ponderings 🌻
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/08/25 • 27 min


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Spooky Easter Evening Wanderings in Bury St Edmund’s; Caedwalla and other Saints; and finally we understand Easter dating 😊
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/21/25 • 41 min
Hello and a very good evening. Thank you for joining me and thank you especially to my subscribers 😊
As I’m coming up to the 200th episode I’m going to pop a small Sherborne Abbey present in the post to those who subscribe. Do feel free to remind me of your address or a Post Office address if you prefer.
With very best wishes ⭐️
Love Gretel 🌝


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An evening Ponder; history of St Edmundsbury; a trio of Saints and the Tonsure Matter
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/22/25 • 42 min


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Some Solitude from May Sarton, the Norman Arch and our own Aldhelm
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
04/10/25 • 16 min


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A potter with Bede around Corton Denham
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/13/24 • 24 min


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How many episodes does Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests have?
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests currently has 204 episodes available.
What topics does Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests cover?
The podcast is about Peace, Kindness, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Faith, Beauty, History, Curiosity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Loss, Hope and Life.
What is the most popular episode on Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests?
The episode title 'Monday good cheer and Bede' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests?
The average episode length on Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests released?
Episodes of Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests?
The first episode of Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests was released on Oct 8, 2024.
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