Dan Michels

The Slow Down Method

We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded by comparison and feeling the pressure that we are somehow far behind the road of life. Join Dan on a simple journey of self-discovery, taking the time to enjoy the process of life, and a couple of laughs along the way. In a world that is telling us to speed up, welcome to a place where downshifting in life can sometimes bring us true happiness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slow-down-method/support

Author

Dan Michels

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Education

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Latest episode

Feb 18, 2026

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Episodes

S4 - Ep 29 "Dear Creative" 09.07.2025

Today we talk about you! I have heard many people who want to start a podcast, a business, or have a YouTube channel, but when push comes to shove, they don't take action. This is your sign to start creating! Don't let yourself get in the way of you! Join me this week, where we talk about how being creative is exactly what you need to be doing!

S4 - 28 "Alignment" 02.07.2025

This week, we are talking about alignment. What do you think about when you hear the word "alignment"? I think about an orthodontist or a chiropractor. Join me this week as I talk about alignment in my life and how we can use our past to affect our future through aligning it correctly.

S4 - Ep 27 "My White Parents" 25.06.2025

I don't know if I ever mentioned this, but I have white parents. No, it's not because they stole me from a country in Asia; they adopted me when I was little. This week, I want to talk about a little piece of that and how it has challenged me to grow in my life and hopefully challenge you in yours.

S4 - Ep 26 "My Birthday!" 11.06.2025

This week, it was my birthday! What a crazy year it's been, but what a great year to grow too. This week, I talk about my birthday, how last year was great, and that this year will be even better. I'm excited to share this episode and share my (belated) birthday!

S4 - Ep 25 "The Let Them Theory" 04.06.2025

Mel Robbins wrote a book called "The Let Them Theory". It's a theory that many people have been talking about recently. However, I think a lot of people are only hearing half of the theory. Yes, at the end of the day, people are going to choose what they want to do, but you have the same opportunity to do the same. This week, I focus on how we can apply this theory in our own lives i...

S4 - Ep 24 "Welcome Rest" 28.05.2025

This week, we discuss the power of rest. It's easy to jump to the next thing or idea, but sometimes, we just need to rest and reset. Join me as I explain why welcoming rest is key to the next great thing.

S4 - Ep 23 "Welcome Failure" 20.05.2025

This week, we discuss how failure can open doors to new opportunities or close doors that no longer align with our main goal. I speak from the heart and share some insight on why failing is an essential building block to figuring out who we need to be.

S4 - Ep 22 "We Need To Talk" 14.05.2025

Hey friends and family, we need to talk. Join me this week as we have a required conversation that will help you and me.

S4 - Ep 21 "Show Up For Yourself" 07.05.2025

Friends and family, I am excited to be back and share what's been happening this past week. There's much to go over, but will you believe it's all been good? This week, we are talking about showing up for yourself. Sounds easy, right? Then this episode should be a breeze! If you're not sure, though, take some time to listen and see how we can show up for ourselves and maybe others.

S4 - In Memory of James (Revisiting A Familiar Memory) 24.04.2025

I wanted to share something important this week, so I have an extra episode for you. I've talked about my friend James before, but I feel like there's a different perspective this time. Please consider listening to this episode because this is also a thank you to you. Each of you has helped me in so many ways, and I'm so thankful for you. So this week, let me say thank you with this ep...

S4 - Ep 20 "Pursuit" 23.04.2025

Have you ever done a puzzle before? Maybe you feel like you can't see any progress, or perhaps you're frustrated because you know what the final picture looks like, but it isn't happening. What do you do? Friends, we need to keep in pursuit of the final picture. We may seek the final picture, but the pieces of the puzzle are the moments in our lives that are most important. You are wor...

S4 - Ep 19 "Stay The Course" 16.04.2025

This week I talk about staying the course. How many times have you gone out to do something exciting or new, but then felt like you made a mistake and decided not to do that? Well, I had a great conversation with one of my coworkers about the need to stay the course. Join me this week for how I expand on that thought and how staying the course is exactly what you need to be doing. Also, enjoy your...

S4 - "In Remembrance: My Grandma" 16.04.2025

This is an extra "episode" but it's really just an update on my grandmother passing away and remembering that in moments like this, appreciate the people in your life. I do have a longer episode already coming out today too, so if this isn't for you, please consider listening to that one this week. Appreciate everyone and have a great rest of your week.

S4 - Ep 18 "I Used To Pray For Times Like This" 09.04.2025

When I was younger, I couldn't wait to get older and start driving. I would be excited to drive wherever I wanted and do whatever I wanted. Fast forward to being an adult who can drive and the dream looks slightly different. Do I finally get to drive? Yes! Anywhere I want to? Ehhh not really. In times like this, I think about those childlike moments and dreams and how I may have miscalculated...

S4 - Ep 17 "Intentional" 02.04.2025

This week I talk about being intentional...could be because of the new ADHD medication that I'm on, but I am locked in. Keeping with the idea that we need to find our community or tribe and let go of those who don't benefit us, today I talk about our responsibility to be intentional. There is power when we can be intentional with what we want or who we want in our lives. It may not always...

S4 - Ep 17 "Connect Card" 26.03.2025

Maybe you've been to an event where you're asked to fill out a connect card or give information for future follow-up so you can stay connected. This week, I'm giving you that connect card by encouraging and challenging your life. I also have a small life update or two that I'm excited to share! Join me this week and don't forget to fill out that connect card, so you can stay up...

S4 - Ep 16 "3rd Year Failure" 19.03.2025

You know what's super fun to talk about? Failure. Yep, this week I talk about a moment of failure in my life and how that took me to open doors to better myself. I talk about my time as an intern for my ministry program (possibly cult) and how being creative did not mean I should be leading others in creativity. Enjoy this episode and remember, failure doesn't always mean you did something...

S4 - Ep 15 "Un/Christian" 12.03.2025

This week I give more detail about my Christianity and provide some background context too. I believe that I want to be authentic and transparent, to be able to do that, I need to give a bit more clarity. This is a longer episode than I usually do, but I hope you stick around to listen.

S4 - Ep 14 "Back From Vacation" 07.03.2025

Hey everyone, we're back! Sorry I've been away, but I'm back with some updates! I missed you, say it back!

S4 - Ep 13 "I Used To Be An Adventurer Like You..." 19.02.2025

This week we talk about Skyrim, the video game. The reason is that like video games, I am always looking for ways to level up, see my skills, and horde a bunch of loot. Sometimes we need to take inventory of what we need to keep and what we should throw away. Join me this week to see how we can be better for ourselves.

S4 - Ep 12 "Finding My Salvation" 12.02.2025

This week I talk about my salvation and expressing where I'm at with it all. Am I a Christian or am I the guy that doesn't want to go to hell?

S4 - Ep 11 "Understanding The Divide" 05.02.2025

This week I talk about a few different topics, Christianity, politics, and different communities. There's a lot of discussion on why we're divided and how we need to understand the various complex issues across the board. It's a long episode, but it's a good one.

S4 - Ep 10 "Find Your Yes" 29.01.2025

This week we talk about finding your yes. What areas in your life can you effortlessly say yes to? I share some of my answers to that question and I hope I challenge you to find your answers too!

S4 - Ep 9 "Miracles of Normality" 22.01.2025

In a world that glorifies extraordinary achievements, can we embrace the beauty of a "normal" life? This episode explores the quiet miracles in everyday living and challenges the belief that our value is tied to grandiose accomplishments. Through personal stories and reflections on the Christian faith, we examine how spiritual experiences can both support and complicate our understanding...

S4 - Ep 8 "Finances" 08.01.2025

This week I talk about a "fun" topic, money. Since I've been talking a lot about starting 2025 with our best foot forward, I think finances might be the next step in that overall conversation. Join me this week as I talk about some of my frustrations with money, the job market, and other odds and ends.

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