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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive back into the world of memoirs, where I reflect on the lessons and wisdom gained from listening to others' life stories. There’s so much to learn from the challenges people have faced and how they’ve grown through them.We are going to cover my thoughts and takeaways from these memoirs:Untamed, Glennon DoyleNickel and Dimed, Barbara EhrenreichBurn Book, Kara SwisherSandy Cooper booksThese memoirs are filled with powerful insights, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned from them. They’re a great listen!Want to share your own story? We love sharing Slow Living stories with our audience. Send me a voicemail and you could be featured on the podcast!Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the world of memoirs and the incredible lessons you can learn from other people’s life stories. If you love reading memoirs, like I do, you'll appreciate how much insight they offer—whether it's about resilience, growth, or navigating challenges.Here’s what we cover:Why reading memoirs can be so powerfulThe value of learning from someone else's life experiencesSome of my favorite memoirs that I have readTune in to explore the unique stories behind these fascinating lives!Fiction books mentioned in this episode:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail HoneymanBeach Read, Emily HenryGansett Island Series, Marie ForceMemoirs discussed in this episode:Spare, Prince HarryFriends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing, Matthew PerryEducated, Tara WestoverCounting the Cost, Jill DuggarWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the art of keeping your home in a state of readiness, no matter how busy life gets. Whether you’re expecting guests or just want a peaceful, organized space, we explore practical tips to keep your house clean and stress-free. As parents, it's not just about keeping the house tidy — it’s about teaching the next generation the value of cleanliness and responsibility.We break down the 7 essential daily chores to maintain a clutter-free home, while also discussing age-appropriate tasks for kids. Plus, we’ll cover the key weekly, monthly, and even yearly chores to ensure your home runs like a well-oiled machine. Tune in to find out how these habits not only keep your space in order but help you and your children develop life skills that extend into the workplace!Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Feeling frantic? Burnout is real, and it’s something so many grapple with each and every day. If you're constantly on the go, it might feel like there's no time to slow down—but what if I told you that slowing down is exactly what you need?In this episode, we're diving deep into the core principles from my new book, Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. I'll be sharing 5 simple yet life-changing steps you can start using today to put an end to burnout and find balance. Whether you're juggling work, family, or your personal goals, these strategies will help you pause, breathe, and focus on what truly matters.Ready to make slow living a part of your life? Tune in now to learn how these powerful strategies can help you break free from the hustle and create a life full of purpose and peace. You deserve it!Looking for more relative information on Burnout? Check these out!Episode 47 - Overcoming OverwhelmEpisode 49 - Quiet QuittingEpisode 88 - Internal DialogueEpisode 90 - Adrenal Fatigue--> Blog - How do I know I'm on the right path?Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! We all have them - Goals! However, sometimes people can get caught up in a hustle culture trying to achieve their goals. Which in the end, leads to unhappiness.Today we are talking about:What happens once you achieve your goals? What is arrival fallacy?What is wrong with S.M.A.R.T. goals?One of the most important things that I want you to take away from today's episode is, don't tie your self worth to your goals. Happiness and self worthiness are not on the other side of goal achievement, so stop the hustle culture and achieve goals in a healthy manner.Looking for more episodes about goal setting? Check these previous episodes out!Episode 54 - Smart Goals are Stupid Episode 93 - Celebrating Your Wins Episode 104 - 3 Year Plan Episode 106 - Manifestation vs Magical Thinking Episode 122 - Zero Sum Thinking Want to talk more about what you hear on our podcast? Join me in my private Facebook Group Slow Down Society! Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today we are talking about the last phase in our Slow Parenting Series, the adult years and estrangement.Estrangement happens later in life when a family member cuts off another family member. This could be an adult child deciding to distant themselves from a parent or relative. Many times it is because the adult child is attempting to protect themselves.So... how do you keep your children from becoming estranged from you?Clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson wrote the book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" where she talks about the four types of difficult parents. I am sharing with you more detail on these parenting types and how they can lead to estrangement in the adult childhood years. The emotional parentThe driven parentThe passive parentThe rejecting parentThere are many ways to prevent them from becoming estranged, one of the most simple is having good communication. Say your sorry, show humility, and really work on yourself! Learn more about the four types of parents from Lindsay C. Gibson in her book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.Want to go back and listen to all of the episodes in the Slow Parenting Series? Ready, set, go!Episode 5 - Teaching Your Children to Slow DownEpisode 138 - Slow Parenting Series: Intro Episode 140 - Slow Parenting Series: Mindful Kids and Newborn StageEpisode 144 - Slow Parenting Series: School Age Readiness Episode 145 - Slow Parenting Series: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Children Episode 148 - Slow Parenting Series: The Tween and Teen Years with Amylee, the Productive Mama Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Wondering how to make money online? It's a question on the minds of many looking to create a sustainable income from the comfort of their own homes. With the rise of digital platforms, the opportunities to earn money online have multiplied, but how do you navigate this space to find legitimate and long-lasting avenues?In this episode, I'm sharing my journey to making money online, including the lessons I've learned along the way. We'll discuss how to distinguish between viable opportunities and potential scams. Whether you're a beginner or looking to scale your online income, these insights will help you make informed decisions.If you're ready to dive into the world of online business, I want you to think of yourself as the lighthouse—steadfast, grounded, and guiding others to your offerings. By staying true to your vision and consistently delivering value, you'll attract the right audience to your online ventureWant to listen to more episodes on making money online? Take a listen to these previous episodes:Episode 70 - Sniffing Out Scams Episode 76 - Emily's Story -- Escaping a MLM Episode 85 - Mommy Blogging Episode 109 - My Publishing Stories Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! The definition of disappointment is when your expectations don't meet the reality and this happens a lot of the time. Many times it happens when we have reached our capacity limit.Day to day your capacity can change, depending on many variables that you can't control. You are not a computer or a cell phone -- you're a human and "recharging" your battery isn't always super simple.Within this episode we talk about what you can do to recharge yourself and how to protect your boundaries from others who may be draining.I also talk about a "Bucket Filling" book that my children read in school -- and one that is a great metaphor for life.At the end of the day, you can really only rely on and control yourself.So go slow and Simply. Look. Only. Within.Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today we are talking about what many of us adults go through, midlife crisis. But did you know that you can also go through a quarter life crisis? I am sharing my thoughts with you on how you can navigate these times in your life!We are talking about:How it happenswhy it happenswhat to do about itAs parents, sometimes we go through a midlife crisis the same time as our children are going through a quarter life crisis. It's important that as the parent you remain in control and be a good role model for your kids in this time. They are looking to you for advice and how to navigate through it.In my new Slow Living book, I talk about the 5 steps to Slow Living and how to apply these steps to the Peace Pyramid so you have a solid foundation for success in ALL aspects of your life.Want more? Take a listen to these powerful stories of REAL women who have navigated tricky and tough times and have prevailed:Episode 34- Mom You're AmazingEpisode 102- Angela's Story, Living with Multiple SclerosisEpisode 104- 3 Year PlanEpisode 105- Before and After Coaching with BethEpisode 106- Manifestation vs Magical ThinkingEpisode 149- Amylee's Slow Living StoryWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Trigger warning: This episode has details of a fatal bus crash. Please take a moment to ensure that you are prepared to listen. If you are not in a good place to listen to this episode, please feel free to skip and listen to another episode.Amylee is back with us for a second episode! This time she is sharing a traumatic story of a bus crash that she was involved in and how she has overcome injuries both physically and mentally. We are talking about:How her kids handled the crashPTSDHow it caused her to slow down to recover and lean on others to helpHow she looks back on that experience nowNow Amylee works to help others like they helped her and her family during the time after the bus crash. She has created a freezer meal club that blesses a different family each month with a set of meals. When a major event happened outside of their scheduled meetups, her group was able to act quickly and get meals to familier right away. She wants to share with you how she started this club and how you can too! Find her Freezer Meal Club Course HERE! Use discount Code (SL-30) to enjoy 30% off through the end of 2024.Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/