
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. 🌳
Or email me: [email protected]
“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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Monday good cheer and Bede
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/21/24 • 12 min



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Eleanor Farjeon and Bede share a platform on this eighth day of podpondering with Gretel 🙋♀️🌳
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/15/24 • 11 min



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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. 🎵
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Love Gretel 🌝



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Hope is the Thing with Feathers; a Walk in the Meadow; and Easter is settled
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
01/21/25 • 20 min



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Bonjour! C’est Mercredi. Holiday ponderings and chaotic times told by Monsieur Vénérable 🤓🇫🇷
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/23/24 • 16 min
Come join me for a quarter of an hour of gentle ponderings from Paris.
Love Gretel 🌝



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Please join me on day nine for nine quiet minutes. 🌳
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/16/24 • 9 min



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Bonsoir mes amis. 🌞 Paris, the National Anthem and Monsieur Bede
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/22/24 • 11 min



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Welcome to Sunday rain, The Cheshire Cheese and Bede
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
10/20/24 • 12 min
Please join me on a damp Sunday as I ponder on the perils of alcohol and read about hostelries in London and Bede takes us to the abyss.
Love Gretel 🌝



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A Joyful Tuesday of literature, children, birds and Bede
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
01/07/25 • 16 min



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Hello let’s look at January’s sparkling 🌔 and wonder about life 🤗
Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests
01/11/25 • 15 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 237 episodes available.
What topics does Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests cover?
The podcast is about Peace, Kindness, Faith, Beauty, Art, History, Curiosity, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Personal Journal, Loss and Hope.
What is the most popular episode on Gretel Ponders Life’s Beauty and Curiosities with Bede and other guests?
The episode title 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers; a Walk in the Meadow; and Easter is settled' 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 21 minutes.
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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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@name2760
Oct 25
Addicted to this podcast… 😊🤨
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