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

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

Let’s Slow Down is a podcast hosted by Annemarie Stolting about harnessing the transformative power of slowing down and simplifying life, so that you find clarity and guidance to live with intention and pursue your authentic purpose. We’ll talk about realistic ways to ease up on the daily grind to calm your mind, declutter your home and free your schedule to reveal what truly matters.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Gentle January, #101

    Today’s episode talks about easing into the new year with less stress and embracing a gentle approach to January. Forget about strict resolutions and needing to be someone new in 2025. You are perfect just as you are. From choosing a word of the year, to enjoying the post-holiday season and embracing the cold, dark days of Winter, you’ll feel inspired to gently glide into this new month with ease and coziness. Former Episode’s Mentioned: How to Make New Year’s Intention’s Work for You with health coach, Gina Roof, #57 Aligning With the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease and Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95 Don't forget to share your word of the year with me! I hope to share them on an upcoming episode, so please reach out and let me know :) Love this podcast? 💞 🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down: WEBSITE Instagram Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book:📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿

    13 min

  2. 12/17/2024

    That’s a Wrap! Revisiting Your Favorite Lessons from 2024, #100

    🎉 Welcome to the 100th episode of Let’s Slow Down! 🎉 This special milestone episode celebrates YOU—our amazing community—and the most impactful lessons we’ve shared in 2024. Together, we’ve explored the art of simple, intentional living, and today, we’re revisiting the episodes that resonated most with you this year. 🌟 In This Episode, We Reflect On: A Well-Lived Life with Dr. Gladys McGarey Episode 83 Discover the six secrets to a meaningful life and why embracing life’s lessons can transform your outlook. Making Room to Breathe: Holistic Decluttering with Noelle Fowler Episode 78 Learn how decluttering—both physically and emotionally—can reduce stress and create space for joy. Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333 Episode 77 Dive into how minimizing your closet can bring clarity and ease to your mornings—and beyond. 💡 Takeaways & Challenges: Embrace small, meaningful steps to live with purpose and intention. Try decluttering one area of your life or experimenting with Project 333. Reflect on what truly brings you peace and clarity as we move into 2025. ✨ Links to Featured Episodes: Episode 83 A Well-Lived Life with Dr. Gladys McGarey Episode 78 Making Room to Breathe with Noelle Fowler Episode 77: Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333 Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to another year of slowing down and living intentionally! 🔗 Connect with Us:Love this podcast? 💞🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down:🎤WEBSITE 📷 Instagram👍 Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book:📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿

    18 min

  3. 12/10/2024

    Lessons and Wins from a Year of Slowing Down #99

    As 2024 comes to a close, I reflect on the lessons, wins, and impactful moments that shaped this year. In this short solo episode, I encourage you to take some quiet time to reflect on your year, celebrate your wins, and learn from your experiences. Key Takeaways: Decluttering for Peace: Creating physical and mental space has transformed my life. A simplified home fosters calm and clarity. Less on the Calendar: Honoring the need for downtime has helped me avoid burnout and fully enjoy life. The Power of Play: Even as adults, carving out time for fun and creativity is essential for joy and balance. Perspective is Everything: Life is full of choices—choosing joy and peace, over stress and anxiety can transform how we experience challenges. 2024 Wins: Launching my book Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living Hosting inspiring podcast episodes with wonderful guests and connecting with listeners Recovering from knee surgery with resilience and support Finding fulfillment in a new part-time music education role Love this podcast? 💞🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down: 🎤WEBSITE 📷 Instagram 👍 Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book:📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿 12 Days of Holiday Ease - Subscribe Here

    12 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    Declutter Before the Holidays: Create Space for Joy, #98

    In this episode of Let’s Slow Down, Annemarie dives into a timely topic to help us navigate the busy holiday season with greater peace and intention: decluttering before the holidays. December can feel overwhelming with endless to-dos and events, but decluttering can create space—both physically and mentally—for what truly matters. Annemarie shares actionable tips to help you reduce stress, make room for joy, and align your environment with your holiday vision. 🗒️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why decluttering before the holidays is more than just tidying up—it’s about creating space for joy and connection. The mental health benefits of decluttering and how it can help you feel calmer and more in control. Three simple steps to declutter effectively and intentionally. 🎄 Listener Challenge: Take 15 minutes this week to declutter a space that feels meaningful to you. Light a candle, put on some music, and make it an act of self-care. 📲 Share Your Wins: Annemarie would love to hear about your decluttering success stories! Share your before-and-after moments on Instagram and tag @LetsSlowDown2023. Love this podcast? 💞🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down: 🎤WEBSITE 📷 Instagram 👍 Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book:📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿 12 Days of Holiday Ease - Subscribe Here

    9 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    Grateful & Grounded: 5 Ways to Find Calm This Thanksgiving, #97

    Thanksgiving week is here, and the holiday season is upon us. While this time of year can be joyful, it often comes with stress, long to-do lists, and a fast pace that can feel overwhelming. In today’s episode, I’m sharing five simple ways to embrace gratitude and bring more peace and calm to your Thanksgiving and the weeks ahead. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the hustle or simply looking for ways to stay grounded, this episode is filled with practical tips to help you simplify, savor, and reconnect with what truly matters. Simplify Focus on What Matters Most Resist the Black Friday Frenzy Practice Gratitude Let Go "Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." – William Arthur Ward Take a Deep Breath:As we navigate this season, remember to give yourself grace. Let this episode inspire you to slow down, simplify, and bring more ease to your holidays. Love this podcast? 💞🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down: 🎤WEBSITE 📷 Instagram 👍 Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book: 📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿 EPISODE 49: GRATITUDE 12 Days of Holiday Ease - Subscribe Here

    10 min

  6. 11/19/2024

    Finding Your Ikigai: Discover Your Reason for Being with Kavita Ahuja, #96

    Today’s guest is Kavita Ahuja, a Certified Women’s Career and Life Transitions Coach dedicated to helping women align their careers and lives with their strengths, passions, and values. Kavita is the host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, where she shares empowering insights and inspiring stories. She is also the creator of the course It’s My Time Now! In this episode, we explore: ✨ What is Ikigai (your "reason for being")? ✨ Kavita’s proven 4-step process to discovering your Ikigai with confidence. ✨ Why embracing your Ikigai is vital for success during career and life transitions. “Each person has something to give in this world, and it’s a combination of all that you are in different ways.” – Kavita Ahuja Whether you're navigating a new career path, stepping into a different life chapter, or simply seeking clarity, this episode will inspire you to connect with your true purpose. 🌟Connect with Kavita: Career & Life Transitions Coach Kavita Ahuja, MBA, CPC, ELI-MP Founder, It's My Time Now Coaching LinkedIn Facebook/Instagram Listen to my Podcast: The Midlife Reinvention Book a Complimentary Breakthrough Call today! Love the Let's Slow Down Podcast? 💞 🌟 Leave a review and share it with a friend! Follow Let’s Slow Down: 🎤WEBSITE 📷 Instagram 👍 Facebook Page Order Annemarie’s Book:📖 Let’s Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living – Order Here Have feedback or a podcast idea?Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net. Let’s uncover your purpose and embrace intentional living together! 🌿

    37 min

  7. 11/12/2024

    Aligning with the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease & Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95

    Did you know the energy available to you shifts with the seasons? It was news to me, but after this conversation it made so much sense and inspired me to really take a look at the schedules I keep throughout the year. Today’s guest is Ashley Burnett, women’s business & leadership coach, author, and the seasonally-based ritualist behind Ashley Burnett & Co. She’s also the author of “Your Spacious and Seasonal Year.” As we are winding down fall and looking towards winter, we talk about:  becoming more intentional and creating pockets of spaciousness to tune into what nature has for us. create pockets for joy, creativity, rest, and connection with nature Setting a foundation, an energetic tone, in the morning to ground yourself throughout your day Structured, scheduled moments for self-care Importance of starting, pausing, and ending your day with rituals  How to tap into the energy of each season to be at our best Power of sabbaticals Ashley’s Website —> https://ashleyburnett.co/ NEW BOOK: Your Spacious & Seasonal Year  NOW ENROLLING FOR:  Ashley's BRAND NEW Course - Wildly Radiant  Half-Day Seasonal Replenish Retreats 💞Loving this podcast? Leave a review and share with a friend! 🎤Follow Let’s Slow Down: WEBSITE  Let's Slow Down IG Let’s Slow Down FB Page Order Annemarie’s Book now!  Let's Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living Order Here! 💞I love hearing from you! Comments? Ideas for a podcast topic or guest?  Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net

    34 min

  8. 11/05/2024

    The Life Edit: How to Live with Intention in a Messy World with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, #94

    Today’s guest is Elisabeth Sharp McKetta - a mother, teacher, and writer - here to share her literary approach to intentionality with our podcast community. She teaches for the Harvard Extension School Writing Program, and Oxford University’s Diploma in Creative Writing as well as mentors a small group of writers each year through the Book Year Writer’s Circle.  Elisabeth faced combined autopilot-and-overwhelm early in her parenting journey, which sparked a big change. She moved into a tiny house with her husband and two children —an intentional act that inspired my TEDx Talk “Edit your life like a poem.” Her tiny house existence spurred her to apply her literary editing skills to life—a discipline she calls “life-editing.” Today she will be sharing “life-editing” insights and anecdotes from her personal growth guide Edit Your Life: A Handbook for Living with Intention in a Messy World (Penguin: TarcherPerigee, 2023) In the episode, we cover the following topics: Examine your life for what it is, what it could be, and what is needed Edit your life for clarity, growth, and generosity Enjoy your life, savoring the ordinary and accepting the exceptions  If you would like to venture further into Elisabeth’s writing, teaching, and speaking, you can do so at elisabethsharpmcketta.com. 💞Loving this podcast? Leave a review and share with a friend! 🎤Follow Let’s Slow Down: WEBSITE  Let's Slow Down IG Let’s Slow Down FB Page Order Annemarie’s Book now!  Let's Slow Down: The Art of Simple, Intentional Living Order Here! 💞I love hearing from you! Comments? Ideas for a podcast topic or guest?  Email Annemarie at hello@letsslowdown.net

    36 min
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Let’s Slow Down is a podcast hosted by Annemarie Stolting about harnessing the transformative power of slowing down and simplifying life, so that you find clarity and guidance to live with intention and pursue your authentic purpose. We’ll talk about realistic ways to ease up on the daily grind to calm your mind, declutter your home and free your schedule to reveal what truly matters.

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