Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose

Many of us struggle with too many clothes. Our closets are stuffed, our credit cards are maxed out, and we still feel like we have "nothing to wear!" Today, I'm going to share the philosophy and rules of Courtney Carver's "Project 333," and explain why I'm taking the challenge this summer. Learn how decluttering your closet can have benefits that go well beyond clot...

In this reflective episode, I recap my family's spring, focusing on our decision to forgo intense sports and embrace a simpler, more intentional season. I share insights on the benefits we experienced, including less stress, improved mental and physical health, and more quality family time. Benefits of Our Simpler Spring: Less Busy Schedule Increased Quality Time Improved Mental Health Better...

In a world often fixated on constant action and accomplishment, it’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of “going and doing,” without genuinely being present for any “growing and developing.” Today’s guest, Sammy Burt, a leadership development expert from Farleigh Performance and Backpack, joins us from Bath, England, with an invitation to reconsider our approach to personal development. Key Points: S...

Feel like you’re at the mercy of your circumstances? Think again. You have power over your life ! Today’s guest is Lorena Schuth, a self concept and manifestation coach with us from Germany, to teach us about the power of manifestation and how it can change our lives. It is Lorena’s mission to show you that you don’t have to betray yourself, lie to yourself, deny your true beliefs or micromanage y...

In her latest episode, Annemarie shares exciting news about the Let's Slow Down Podcast and offers tips on how to regularly empower yourself to live more authentically and with intention. Questions to Consider While Listening: How are you doing? Really? Do you have enough time for everything on your list? Or do you need to pair down and simplify? Do you have enough breathing room in your days?...

This episode is for anyone who has a busy mind and has a hard time finding stillness. Stop measuring your self-worth by what you accomplish and learn how to slow down, live in the moment and find peace. Today’s guest is Dr. Nissa Keyashian, host of amindfulmd.com. Nissa is a mother, psychiatrist, life coach and meditation & yoga instructor. She is the author of the incredibly calming, beautifu...

Feeling lost or unmotivated? Listen to One Republic's 'Connection' for a positive pick me up. It's a great song, with a catchy melody and meaningful lyrics. In this week's solo episode, I unpack the words in this awesome song that remind us to: get out of autopilot look for connection discover our purpose and get back to the heart of what matters and who we are. Yes, I got all...

Does your life feel like you’re just going through the motions? Are there positive changes you could make to bring more awareness and energy into your days? Today’s guest, author and entrepreneur Jeanne Collins, has learned from her life lessons and shares a refreshing perspective on how to jump into an authentic and fulfilling life. She takes intentional living to Olympic Sport level!   The energ...

Feeling like your morning could use a new routine to flow better? Are you sick of waking up feeling like you don't have any direction or motivation to get your day going? I get it, and I've been there! Mornings can be really challenging. With a little focus and intention, you can leverage the early morning hours to change your day and even your life. In today's podcast, I share the six...

How do we unclutter our home and our life, and KEEP it that way? Finding your 'why' can make all the difference. My guest today is Angela Agronoff of The Unclutter Angel. Angela is a life organizer and organizational mentor on a mission to help you reclaim your space. She's also a wife, a mother of three and an author. In this episode, we talk about the emotional side of decluttering s...

Are you present in your life? Our modern world comes with so many distractions, sometimes it's hard to focus on the here and now. How often are we going through our days without really taking notice of the beauty all around us? In today's episode, Annemarie highlights the importance of being present and ways we can ground ourselves back into our real world. You deserve to notice the little...

How to Discover Your True Self: Ways to Make a Fresh Start this Spring Let's Slow Down: Episode 66 The start of a new season is always a good time to regroup and give yourself a clean slate. Spring is a great time to re-evaluate things and take stock in your home, schedule, relationships, and mind to consider what is working for you and what needs to be changed. Now with the longer days + warm...

Spring Cleaning is made simple with today’s guest, decluttering expert Caroline Thor. In this episode we discuss how to tackle spring cleaning and decluttering with a simple, strategic approach that will make a big difference in a short amount of time. Caroline, a KonMari Consultant and Professional Organizer, offers practical techniques to shift your home from chaos to calm.  Listen to learn 5 ea...

So many of us suffer from anxiety and chronic stress. Unfortunately, this seems like the norm these days. We struggle with sleep issues, stomach pains, self doubt, and more that are all symptoms of anxiety. On today’s podcast, stress + anxiety coach Sandy Woznicki is here to talk about these strong emotions and offer strategies we can use to regulate our nervous system in order to regain inner pea...

You do not need to be a college student to enjoy this episode! Today, we delve into the myriad of emotions and experiences that come with being a student - whether in college or in life. Our guest Corinne Coakley, a junior at The College of New Jersey, shares her journey through the fluctuating demands of academia - from overwhelming workloads to moments of manageable calm. We talk about how much...

Let’s talk about upleveling our lives! Are you experiencing burnout? Overwhelm? There is a better way. Today’s guest, Charlotte Kaye is a women’s life coach, decluttering coach and host of the Cozy and Connected Podcast. She helps women be who they are and do what they want, guilt free.  Charlotte turned a highly stressful job into an opportunity to explore meditation, gratitude, and personal deve...

Join host Annemarie Stolting in a solo episode that explores practical strategies for lightening your mental load, which refers to the brain power required to complete a task or manage a situation. Mental load can significantly impact your health and wellbeing - if it's left unmanaged it can lead to stress, anxiety, burnout, and sleep deprivation. Let's take a look at ways to find greater...

Today I share a very special conversation I had with a friend I made along my podcasting journey. Rain Elizabeth Stickney of Rain Elizabeth Healing Arts is a counselor, meditation practitioner, retreat host and more. She has the most calming, soothing voice and we shared an equally grounding conversation about choosing to live a meaningful life in order to experience all the sacred moments - espec...

Today's solo episode is for anyone who is experiencing something particularly difficult or stressful in their lives....or who just really feels at this point in the winter, that they need to take a cue from Nature and take a break. I talk about processing the challenges that come with big life event's that bring strong emotions. In particular, I get vulnerable about my big knee surgery and...

Our guest today is Sarah Horgan, founder of Simple Intentional. Sarah is a decluttering coach, wife + minimalist mama. She helps OVERWHELMED MOMS take ACTION, STAY CONSISTENT and get in control of their homes for GOOD. She offers inspiration to build a life you love. A cancer diagnosis coupled with motherhood changed Sarah's life. How could it not? What would you do if life handed you all that...

Today's guest and host of simplybalancedwithgina.com, Gina Roof, is here to talk about knowing yourself, setting realistic goals, and realistic ways of meeting those goals so that you set yourself up for success.  Take into account all the things that we're already doing, the things that are suiting as well and being realistic with who we are and what our situation or life is. Giving ourse...

There is so much emotional baggage that comes along with the decluttering process. On today's episode, Shira Sameroff of Heart & Soul Coaching and Consulting, is here to talk about the art of transformative decluttering; the powerful effects that decluttering has on our social emotional world. We learn of the unexpected possibilties that come up when we take the time to really become aware...

Today is the Let's Slow Down Podcast's 1st Anniversary! Thank you for your support and encouragement throughout the year, which helped earn the podcast a spot in the top 2.5% of all podcasts globally! Join me today as I highlight some fun facts about Let's Slow Down and our most listened-to episodes of the year. I referenced many previous episodes today, and I will link them all here:...

For all of you who celebrated yesterday, I hope you had a beautiful Christmas with your families. I hope you indulged in delicious food and drink and had meaningful connections with those near and dear to you. And if you did, I’m guessing that all that fun and excitement probably took a lot out of you and that you’re beat! I know I always am at this point in the season. Which is why today, is alwa...

Merry Christmas from me to you! This short holiday episode offers a reminder of all the wonders and magic of the season, and ways to be intentional and make it count. Do yourself a favor, and truly unplug and be present in your life for this beautiful time of year. Merry Christmas and thank you for listening. Stressed about the upcoming holidays? ⁠ CLICK HERE TO JOIN 12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY EASE ⁠for s...