Slow Living: Sustainable Life & Time Management without Stress or Hustle.

Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea helps you create a calm, intentional life without the hustle, stress, or overwhelm. Each episode shares practical tips for simple routines, mindful time management, and parenting with purpose—so you can slow down, find balance, and feel more at peace in your everyday life.

In a world that moves too fast and constantly makes you feel like you’re falling behind, this show is your reminder that who you are is already enough—and you’re amazing, just as you are. Instead of chasing unrealistic standards, you’ll learn to align your daily life with your values, set sustainable goals, and find joy in the small, everyday moments.

This podcast is your roadmap to living your own version of the American Dream—one that feels intentional, joyful, and truly your own. Listeners often tune in for help with:
Stress relief and avoiding burnout
Creating simple, sustainable routines
Parenting with patience and presence
Time management without the hustle
Organization, minimalism, and decluttering
Finding peace in relationships and daily life

Stephanie O’Dea is a New York Times best-selling author of Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. She first gained international recognition as the founder of AYearofSlowCooking.com, where she documented her year-long experiment of using her slow cooker every single day—earning appearances on Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and multiple features in national magazines and newspapers.

Through her books, blog, and podcast, Stephanie has helped millions of busy families simplify their lives, reclaim their time, and embrace a more mindful way of living. She brings a background in child development, psychology, and early childhood education to her work, along with real-life experience as a mom of three.

She and her husband of over 25 years live in the San Francisco Bay Area, where they raise their children, walk their dog, Sheldon, and practice what she preaches: slowing down, unplugging, and savoring a life well lived.