Slow Living

I can't be the only one who struggles with stress and anxiety, right? There are many techniques that help to control some of it, but what happens when it builds up and leads to something bigger? Do you ever find yourself in the middle of a panic attack with no way to calm yourself? Today we are chatting with the woman behind CalmiGo! Adi Wallach is an inventor, who through her own struggles create...

Do you ever ask yourself, how do I slow down by becoming more minimalist? Emily McDermott is sharing some of her secrets to living a minimalist life! By using a decluttering and minimalism approach, she helps moms live a more mindful and intentional life. Emily is a boy mom, entrepreneur, and podcast host who loves talking to other moms about living abundantly with less. We are diving into topics...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 118: Your American Dream while Parenting -- Michelle's StoryMichelle Grosser is the host of the Calm Mom podcast. She decided to give up her law practice after becoming a mother and has never been happier. Michelle was an attorney running a busy law firm by day, law school professor by night, all while trying to parent her kids, pour into her m...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 117: New Year, New(er) YouIn this episode we talk about whether or not New Year Resolutions "work" and if you should make them. I owe my whole career to sticking to my New Year Resolution --I explain how to come up with an idea that feels good and then how to follow through, even on the days you don't want to. To get my daily worksheet planning...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistencysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I’ve got an exercise for you to do today while you listen to the current podcast episode. In the newest Slow Living podcast episode I share how I just popped off the phone with a former coaching client before recording. She seemed floundery. And I wanted...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 115 - Success Secrets Part 3This is the third part of the three part series of Success Secrets according to Steph. If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here. This episode wraps up the end of the series — and in it I share my thoughts on marriage, old age, and taking care of yourself NOW so you can li...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 114 - Success Secrets Part 2The second episode in a 3-episode series of Success Secrets based upon Brian Tracy's 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires. If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here. These ‘success secrets’ have been percolating in my brain for the past 20 years or so —I’ve read an...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 113 - Success Secrets Part 1This is the first of a 3-part series where I explain my OWN 21 secrets to a successful life. This is a play on Brian Tracy's 21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires --and after realizing that this had become true for me, I made up my own success secrets. Take a listen and take notes! If you'd like a copy of all of the S...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 112: Living Life off of Social Media with Sandy CooperToday is a super fun episode because I have welcomed my friend, Sandy Cooper, back to the podcast. I interviewed  Sandy in episode 34  -- in that episode we were promoting her,  Mom You're Amazing!  book. This would be a great holiday gift for all the moms on your list. Today we are talking...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 111: Staying Optimistic this Holiday Season with Dr. Emily Bashah see all podcast notes. Chances are, this is a very busy week for you. I’d like to offer you a joyful listen while you are making all the things happen for all the people — pop in your earbuds and take a listen to the newest episode of the Slow Living podcast. In this interview, D...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 110: Something from Nothing with Erin ChaseToday is a fun episode --- I sit down with Erin Chase, from the  $5 Dinner Mom  and  My FreezEasy  websites. Erin and I have been friends for over 15 years, and in this episode she shares how she turned her simple idea into an online empire. And she did it all (in the beginning) with absolutely no-mone...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 109 Steph's Publishing Storiessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I share my publishing stories. Each book I've written has a slightly different story -- but the fact is that it wasn't something that just "happened" --- I've had the idea that I was a writer who wanted to write books since childhood. When I wa...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 108 You are an Entrepreneursee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This episode is about how to run your life like it's a teeny tiny business. No one will swoop in and save you —you’ve gotta Adult Up — and one of the best ways to learn how to do this effectively is to shift your mindset from You as a PERSON to You as a BUSINESS....

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 107: The American Dreamsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Is the American Dream dead? Depending on your age and stage in life, you may feel really strongly one way or another about this topic. And that’s okay. Take a listen and see how you can apply YOUR own thoughts and ideas and ideals to the elusive American Dream. I tru...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 106: Manifestation Verses Magical Thinkingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes What’s manifestation? What’s it NOT? And how can you actually use these techniques to make a real difference in your daily life? ? I know you’ve heard your fair share of self-help jargon. I get it. But I promise this isn’t your typical, overhyped m...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 105: Before and After Coaching With Bethsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Last week we talked about creating your “3 Year Plan” when it comes to changing your life. Beth has done just that. I am so proud of her. Three years ago — during the depths of the pandemic — Beth reached out to me for some coaching. We only worked w...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 104 Your Three Year Plansee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I walk you through the exact steps I use with my one-on-one coaching clients to map out their 3 Year Plan. stephanieodea.com/coaching The reason we do a 3 Year Plan is because when you are trying to completely transform your life —1 year isn’t enough...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 101 "And Land"see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you’ll allow me, I’d like to coach you a teeny bit today on your mindset — and how to very easily switch to a somewhat closed mindset to a Growth Mindset. I’m going to ask you how often you stay “stuck” in “Either/Or Land” instead of being in “And Land.”I wrote about this...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 102: Angela's Story of Living with Multiple Sclerosissee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I have the extreme pleasure of introducing you to my friend, Angela. I went to highschool with Angela, and we have children the same ages. When she was in college and newly-engaged, Angela was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. While thi...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 101: Sentimental Decluttering: Janelle's Storysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Janelle is a professional organizer who helps busy people achieve order, organization, and purpose in their spaces so they can focus on the things that make life rich and meaningful. The first step when you get started on your Slow Living journ...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 100 - Life CoachingOverview see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I break down what coaching is and isn’t and who might benefit from working with a coach. As many of you know, I first started my  ayearofslowcooking.com  website as a New Year’s Resolution. I like goals. I like knowing where I’m going and the ste...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 99 - Back to School Resolutionssee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk Back to School Resolutions today. I wrote an article about this a few years ago. You can read it here.  Many people dub this time of year “the mom new year” — and that’s what we are talking about in this newest episode of the Slow Living podcast.  ...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 98 - Becausingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes How often do you find yourself “becausing” throughout your day? Do you say things to yourself such as, “I’m going to eat this brownie because I went to the gym this morning?” or it’s okay that I yelled at my husband just now because he always forgets to put the peanut butter...

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 97 - Faking Itsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This week’s episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series on Ignoring Bad Advice. I didn’t know when I recorded episode 96 that I’d get another example of “bad advice” the very next day on a coaching call —  but I did — and I wanted you all to have the same info that I gave my client....

Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 96 - Feeling the Fearsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I break down the notion that when you are in the midst of an uncomfortable situation or life event you should“feel the fear and do it anyway.” Nope. When you do that, you start to dismiss your intuition and internal dialogue. And that’s not going to ser...