#397 : Christmas special with Samantha

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Samantha reveals why this Christmas is her first ever at home with her two daughters, reigniting childhood magic.

This episode is a solo Christmas special where host Samantha shares personal anecdotes and traditions instead of conducting her usual lingerie reviews. She begins by explaining her excitement for the festive season and how having a young daughter has rekindled Christmas magic in her household. Samantha details family activities like Elf on the Shelf, advent calendars, and decorating the tree with her children. She mentions receiving a large Look Fantastic advent calendar from a photographer friend, which leads her to suggest a lingerie advent calendar idea. Christmas shopping challenges are discussed, including dealing with illnesses and finding affordable gifts on sites like Shein, Temu, and Amazon Haul. Samantha emphasizes supporting small businesses at Christmas markets, sharing her experience at one in Detling where she bought gluten-free cakes. She reveals her gluten intolerance and how it complicates holiday meals, preferring Quality Street chocolates. A significant portion covers her first Christmas dinner at home, contrasting with previous years spent at relatives' houses. Samantha describes a Christmas photoshoot with a tartan bikini set and feathers, highlighting her work as a model. She recounts receiving an anonymous filthy book as a gift and trying to identify the sender. The host talks about her wishlist for lingerie gifts from fans and the joy of receiving packages. Christmas dinner traditions are explored, including turkey versus chicken options and her struggle with gluten-free cooking. Samantha shares a story about getting drunk at a Christmas house party when she was 18, leading to vomiting. She mentions her ADHD diagnosis and how it affects her impulsivity and emotional management. The episode touches on her cats interfering with photoshoots and her dislike for people who hate cats. Samantha expresses hope for a relaxed Christmas at home and plans to move in 2026. She concludes by naming Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' as her favorite holiday song, explaining its personal significance.

As heard by us

A warm Christmas chat where family habits and crumbly gluten-free food carry the charm.

Samantha gives the festive episode an easy, candid shape, letting Christmas habits, family traditions and the return of seasonal magic sit alongside the less cosy reality of cooking around gluten-free food.

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Press play when Christmas feels like family magic, turkey talk and one very crumbly gluten-free bread disaster.

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