127. Slowing Down Into Presence with Annemarie Stolting (Healing Conversation for the Holidays!)

A Journey Through Meditation, Nature, Family, and Self-Care

Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving healing and meditation into everyday life. In this episode, host Rain Elizabeth Stickney discusses with guest Annemarie Stolting the importance of slowing down, family connection, and mindfulness practices. 

Together, they explore the significance of living in alignment with one’s values, savoring small moments, and finding peace in nature. The conversation also touches on the impact of the pandemic, relocating to Vermont, parenting, the importance of breathing consciously, making intentional life choices, and focusing on one thing at a time. This heartfelt conversation inspires listeners to enjoy life more fully!

00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred

00:31 Upcoming Winter Retreat Details

01:54 Celebrating Global Listeners / Podcast Milestones

03:28 Introducing Annemarie Stolting

05:23 The Importance of Slowing Down

07:25 Mindfulness and Parenting

15:00 Modeling Rest and Balance

19:02 A Family's Social Experiment

26:20 The Healing Power of Sanskrit Chants

27:15 Connection Practices and Sacred Rituals

28:10 Nature's Healing Touch

30:11 The Impact of COVID-19 on Outdoor Activities

31:34 Adapting to Urban and Rural Life

34:25 A Life-Changing Move to Vermont

42:42 Finding Sacred Moments in Everyday Life

50:47 The Importance of Breathing and Letting Go

53:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Annemarie Stolting is passionate about living an intentional life full of meaning and purpose. She hosts the podcast “Let’s Slow Down” - a space for meaningful discussions on the benefits and daily habits of slow living. She lives out in the country of New Jersey (yes, you read that right!) with her husband, 3 children and 2 rescue dogs. In her spare time she enjoys reading, taking walks in nature, and music. She cannot live without dark chocolate, peanut butter or wine!

Podcast: Let’s Slow Down

Book: Let’s Slow Down

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