Unhurried Life Podcast

It’s late, and the countryside is properly dark—the kind that swallows the path until a headlamp reveals a single step. Adrien walks the dog and meets two green eyes in the forest. Ingrid listens for the soft rustle of deer sleeping below the bedroom window. Together we wonder what darkness is asking of us this season: to see less , to feel more , and to trust the compass we carry in our bodies. W...

Adrien records solo from home and opens a tender conversation about grief . Not only the grief of death of a loved one, but the everyday griefs that accompany change: leaving a career, moving places, witnessing parents age, watching a child grow. He revisits the five stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance—through his own stories of walking away from a “prestigious” career path an...

How much is “enough”… and what might you gain by choosing less? We recorded this episode outdoors in the beautiful crisp September sun, seated on a bench with a lake in front of us and an oak forest behind us. Ingrid turns the microphone toward Adrien, inviting him into a conversation on minimalism, money, integrity, and the courage it takes to choose a life beyond societal expectations. Adrien sh...

A mid-week check in: a short guided practice to soften, root into presence, and explore the textures of an unhurried body — together in community. This week, Adrien and I hosted our very first community Rest Session , and I recorded it for you. At the start of the session, I shared how my aim is to bring ritual to rest . I recently heard Stephen Jenkinson say that rituals are not about affirming w...

We recorded this episode on a park bench in the September sun, with the city buzzing around us and our daughter asleep beside us. Watching the Friday rush, we found ourselves asking a question that has been shaping both of our lives lately: Where am I lying to myself? It’s not an easy question to ask. The answers often bring grief or discomfort — but also a doorway back into truth. From there, we...

Ingrid reflects on hurry, healing with nature, and why true belonging begins where fitting in ends Adrien turns the microphone toward Ingrid with a series of spontaneous questions that open into a layered reflection on belonging, nature, and the tension between the world as it is and the world we long for. Ingrid speaks to the places where hurry still sneaks in — in family patterns, in mornings wi...

After a week of too many calls, too much screen time, and the creeping urgency we thought we’d left behind, we sat down to ask: what does it really mean to live — and work — in alignment with our values? This episode weaves between personal moments of recalibration and two books that have deeply shaped us: 🌿 Rewilding Motherhood by Shannon K. Evans — an invitation to peel away cultural expectatio...

A conversation about how living more locally—through food, friendship, and community—can restore a sense of belonging in a fragmented world. In a world where so much feels upside down—from food systems to conflict and war, to the way families are stretched thin just trying to keep up—we ask: what happens when we stop chasing constant progress and start looking closer to home? In this episode we sh...

What if the miracle you’re waiting for is already walking beside you? In this intimate conversation, Ingrid sits down with author–yoga teacher–pilgrim guide Therese Lind , six-week-old son at her breast and seven-year-old playing nearby. Together they explore the bless in the mess of motherhood, the power of prayer, and the quiet courage it takes to follow an inner YES—even when it means leaving a...

In this gentle midsummer check-in, Ingrid and Adrien sit together on their sun-warmed terrace to explore what’s been present in their lives lately. We speak about the courage it takes to choose connection in a world that can feel divided, and how judgments can soften when we meet each other with compassion — even in moments of conflict or frustration. We reflect on the pressures of modern life, th...

There’s a kind of belonging that doesn’t depend on place, people, or performance—but on the quiet homecoming to your own body, where you remember you already belong. In this spacious, soul-rooted conversation, Ingrid speaks with Nike Lawal—an elder in her life and a source of profound clarity and joy. As a coach, therapist, and breathwork facilitator, Nike has spent the last four decades guiding o...

In this heartfelt conversation, we welcome our close friend Christina Mattsson, the first guest in our Unhurried Voices series. A former corporate high-achiever turned nutritional therapist, Christina shares her journey from burnout to reconnection—with herself, her body, and the natural world. Raised in rural Sweden, nature was always part of her life. But it wasn’t until years abroad and the str...

What if the way we were taught to learn is part of why we stopped listening to ourselves? This episode begins in stillness — with Ingrid returning from a local kids gathering that left her nearly wordless — and gently unfolds into a heartfelt conversation about presence, connection, and the invisible systems shaping how we live, learn, and relate. We talk about what it feels like to be in a room f...

How do we know when it’s time to walk away from a life that no longer fits? What makes us brave enough to listen—and what (or who) helps us trust the unknown? In this honest and heart-opening episode, we share the moments that cracked us open: 🌿 The unexpected goodbye that shifted everything —when Adrien’s mentor whispered “life is so much more than this” before passing away, and why those words...

In this heartfelt conversation, we open the door to what’s been moving in our own lives these past weeks—a season of challenge, grief, redirection , and ultimately, deep listening . We share openly about the health struggles , hormonal shifts , and emotional waves that led us both to face one of the hardest things: pausing when everything in us wanted to keep going. This is a tender and honest epi...

In this rich and reflective episode, we explore our personal and collective relationship to money, work, and efficiency —and how these shape the way we live, earn, and feel about our worth. We share how leaving city life and corporate jobs shifted our perspective on money: from fear and control to flow and intention . From seeing money as something to earn to something that can be aligned, steward...

Relationships are one of the richest mirrors we have. In this tender episode of The Unhurried Life, Ingrid and Adrien explore how relationships—romantic, parental, or otherwise—can reveal our inner world and offer powerful opportunities for healing. They talk about the role of self-responsibility in connection , how unhealed wounds often get activated in partnership, and why choosing to face these...

How much of our power and light is lost in the words we don’t speak—or in the ones we do, but don’t truly mean? In this episode, we explore what it means to reclaim our voices, from years of quiet suppression to the freedom of speaking fully and honestly. As spring arrives, Ingrid feels a thawing inside—old doubts melting, clarity emerging. Letting go isn’t passive; it’s an active process of trust...

How do we make decisions that truly align with our values—when it comes to parenting, money, and the way we live? In this episode, Ingrid and Adrien reflect on how their move to the forest is reshaping their perspectives on stability, work, and family life. They explore what it means to feel at home —both in a physical space and in the choices they make daily. They dive into the unexpected ways th...

If you’re in a season where life feels fragile and turbulent—where change is pressing in from all sides—this episode is for you. Because even in the midst of uncertainty, transition, and grief, grace is always there. In this deeply raw conversation, Ingrid and Adrien open up about what it means to hold yourself when everything feels overwhelming. They are navigating a time of immense change— movin...

In this episode of The Unhurried Life Podcast , Adrien and Ingrid sit down to explore a question that has been guiding them lately: Where is my attention best spent? They discuss the power of alignment before action —how to know when to push forward and when to pause, and why taking intentional steps matters more than simply staying in motion. From navigating resistance to making choices that feel...

In this episode of the Unhurried Life Podcast , Ingrid and Adrien sit down to reflect on some of the most transformative decisions they’ve made in the past two weeks, from quitting Adrien’s corporate job to moving into a new home. They share candidly about what it means to make choices that feel aligned —even when those decisions go against societal norms or expectations. Ingrid opens up about the...

In this episode of the Unhurried Life Podcast , Adrien sits down with Sonya, founder of Sleep Bebe Sleep and one of his former business mentees. Sonya’s journey is truly inspiring—from navigating the challenges of early motherhood to building a business that aligns with her values and vision for a slower, more intentional life. We dive into her story of transitioning from corporate life to baby sl...

In this episode of the Unhurried Life Podcast , Adrien and Ingrid reflect on the beauty and challenges of creating from presence rather than perfectionism . Ingrid opens up about preparing for her upcoming retreat and the vulnerable process of letting go of over-planning —a habit tied to her perfectionism—to make room for authenticity and connection to emerge . We also discuss the challenge of unl...

In today’s episode, we sit down with our dear friend and neighbour, Luke Bache , in a rich, nourishing, and fun conversation. Together, we explore what an unhurried life means—not avoiding stress, but building resilience and the capacity to move between rest and activation . And how that capacity grows in relationship and community. Luke shares his journey of choosing joy over societal expectation...