The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style
Shannon Ables
The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of true contentment. Founded on the principle of the art of living a life of quality over quantity, episodes explore topics ranging from creating an everyday life you love living, strengthening mindfulness practices, preparing seasonally delicious meals, building a capsule wardrobe, traveling the world (Francophiles and Anglophiles tune in as France as well as the Britain are favorite destinations), and living life to the fullest without breaking the bank because living well is really quite simple.
*illustration by artist Sarah Löcker exclusively commissioned for the show
*illustration by artist Sarah Löcker exclusively commissioned for the show
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Mar 7, 2016 • 40min
93: 15 Everyday Habits to Live a Life of Contentment
The "everydays" make up the quality of our lives, so it is how we spend these days that is vitally important. Discover 15 everyday habits to practice and by incorporating will create ensure everyday is full of contentment and true happiness. In this week's Petit Plaisir, a simple decor addition to establish a ritual that will enhance your everyday life.
Feb 29, 2016 • 19min
92: The 3 Elements of a Strong Social Well-Being
The importance of a healthy social well-being involves three primary components: the relationships we have with ourselves, our community and friends as well as our significant other, but how do we go about building one that works for us? That is precisely what we will discuss in this week's episode. In this week's Petit Plaisir, a new podcast to add to your weekly listening! Pardon My French from Garance Doré.
Feb 22, 2016 • 17min
91: The Power of Solitude
Whether an introvert or an extravert, time to be with ourselves is the key to a deep satisfaction with life and the path we choose. Inspired by Frédéric Lenoir's best-selling book Happiness: A Philosopher's Guide, discover specifically how solitude is beneficial for us all. This week's Petit Plaisir is a Francophile podcast to not only help you with your French but satiate your curiosities about the French culture.
Feb 21, 2016 • 12min
90: February 21, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer than fifteen minutes each Sunday morning.
Feb 15, 2016 • 27min
89: 18 Red Flags to Pay Attention to in Relationships
Often while it can be easy to see the weaknesses or strengths in others' relationships, it can be hard when we're in the middle of them. As a way to develop an intuition about red flags we should heed, tune in to today's podcast to discover 18 red flags that you should take notice of and not ignore. In this week's Petit Plaisir, a simple, classic French lunch that took me back to my summer of studying abroad in Angers, France.
Feb 14, 2016 • 16min
88: February 14, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer than fifteen minutes each Sunday morning.
Feb 8, 2016 • 23min
87: Romantic Love: What Is It & How to Maintain It
Inspired by Gary Chapman's #1 New York Times best-selling book The 5 Love Languages, discover how to effectively communicate your love for you partner to them, but as well, understand how to know if whom you are with is someone destined to be your life partner. In other words determine if you are merely "in love" but not experiencing real love. This week's Petit Plaisir, TSLL App is now available for Android users! Discover all of the new enhancements and capabilities on The Simply Luxurious Life app that has been available to iTunes users for some time, but now is available for free on Google Play as well.
Feb 7, 2016 • 18min
86: February 7, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer than fifteen minutes each Sunday morning.
Feb 1, 2016 • 23min
85: How to Trust the Timing of Your Life
Knowing how to trust the timing of your life can be confusing, but in today's episode Shannon outlines seven specific ways to become in tune with your unique life's journey and most important enjoy the ride. In this week's Petit Plaisir, a favorite cozy mystery series is shared by author M.L. Longworth.
Jan 31, 2016 • 0sec
84: January 31, 2016: Au Courant Weekly
The latest news and world events along with a dash of inspiration and a brush up on French language and culture. Tune in to become up-to-date in fewer than fifteen minutes each Sunday morning.
