Slow Living

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! http://stephanieodea.com/slowlivingbook 🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉The new year is the perfect time to reflect on who you used to be and who you’re becoming. That’s why in this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, we’re exploring how to reinvent yourself and step into something new. Reinvention is different from transformation—it’s about making an intentional decision to ev...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! As we wrap up 2024, I’m bringing you one final encore episode to close the year with a message that’s been weighing on my mind: Everybody Has SOMETHING.What does that mean? It’s simple—we all have a past. Maybe it’s something you’d like to change about yourself or something difficult you’ve been through. But here’s the thing: whatever your “something” is, it doesn’t...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome back to another encore episode! Today, we’re exploring a topic that so many of us can relate to: feelings of unworthiness. I’ll be honest—I still struggle with these feelings. There are days when I catch myself thinking: “I haven’t done enough,” “my ideas aren’t fresh enough,” or even “my clothes aren’t right for this situation.” The good news? These feelings...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome to our second encore episode! As we revisit some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast, today’s episode is all about redefining your relationship with data. If you’ve been a longtime listener, you’ve probably heard me say this before: you are NOT a spreadsheet. And it’s true. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore the numbers altogether. When...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome to our first encore episode of the season! As we close out the year, I’m bringing back some of the most impactful episodes that continue to resonate with my coaching clients and community. Today, we’re revisiting an important conversation about the role alcohol plays in your life. Is alcohol taking up too much space in your life? Is there a healthy place for...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Hi, pretty people! This is my final new episode of 2024, but don’t worry—over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing encore episodes of some of your favorites that continue to spark questions and conversations. Fresh episodes will be back in 2025, so stay tuned! For this special episode, we’re diving into three misunderstood concepts that many of us navigate every day:...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a people pleaser? Many of us find ourselves in roles, like customer service, that require pleasing others. But does that mean we’re truly people pleasers? Not necessarily. In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between being helpful and falling into the trap of people pleasing. For some, the need to please others stems from a fear of failure or a des...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a perfectionist? In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into what perfectionism really means, especially for those who feel they’re constantly struggling to keep up with their dreams or feel a fear of failure. This is a common theme among my coaching clients, and it’s often connected to deeper issues, like childhood trauma. Here’s what we discuss: The P...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that often comes up with my coaching clients: multitasking. You’re likely multitasking right now as you listen, and that’s perfectly okay! We’ll explore how multitasking can fit into a slow-living lifestyle, especially when it comes to those everyday tasks on autopilot, and when it might be time to focus on being fully present...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I’m joined by Charity Gibson, wife, mother of four, English professor, and author of The Working Homemaker, a guide for Christian mothers on balancing work and home life. Charity’s faith and commitment to family have inspired her to redefine the traditional role of homemaker, bringing a fresh perspective to moms who balance a career and home responsi...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today, we’re joined by Stephanie Seferian, author of Sustainable Minimalism , journalist, podcast host, and mom of two. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from teaching high school English to staying home with her children—a shift that sparked her passion for sustainable minimalism and led her to create her blog and Sustainable Minimalists podcast. In this episod...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Marie Martin, the inspiring author of Get Your Spark Back and creator of the popular Finding Joy website. Rachel shares her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, mother, and a woman who has overcome significant life challenges, including raising a child with celiac disease and navigating a divorce. We discuss the life-changing pe...

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 Doyle Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenre...

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 powerful The value of learning from some...

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 cle...

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 Hu...

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 e...

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...

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 makin...

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...

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 happens why it happens what to do about it As parents, sometimes we go through a midlife crisis the same time...

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...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! I'm joined today with a very special guest, Amylee, aka The Productive Mama. She is a wife and mom to 3 girls and has created an amazing resource for parents! Amylee was one of those mamas who had home births, used cloth diapers, and homeschooled. Now she uses her experience to inspire new moms. Today we are talking all about the tween and teen years. We are diving i...

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE!! I am so excited to finally announce the launch of my book "Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World". This is something that has taken me some time to get all of my thoughts onto paper and I couldn't be more happy to finally share it with you! It is my hope that this book will bring you some peace and help you to live a slow life. So today...

What is it like to be married for 25 years? I met my husband when we were in high school and now we are celebrating our 25th anniversary! While we are not the same people we were when we met at 16 years old, we find ways to evolve our relationship to make it stronger every day. We've had to grow and learn about each other as we have changed over the years. In this episode I am sharing with you 25...