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Slow Living

Live the life you've always wanted: one filled with joy, peace, abundance and love without hustle or hype. Slow Living is a way to meet all of your personal and professional goals without sacrificing yourself, your family, or your sanity. Learn practical tools to live a peaceful and calm life for yourself and your children even in today's fast-paced modern society. New York Times best-selling author, Stephanie O'Dea is the founder of the AYearofSlowCooking.com website and StephanieODea.com and writes, coaches, speaks, and teaches about all things Slow Living. She and her husband have three children and live in the San Francisco Bay area.

  1. 21 MIN. AGO

    Recovering from People Pleasing

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a people pleaser? Many of us find ourselves in roles, like customer service, that require pleasing others. But does that mean we’re truly people pleasers? Not necessarily. In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between being helpful and falling into the trap of people pleasing. For some, the need to please others stems from a fear of failure or a desire to avoid guilt—feelings that can take a toll on your mental health and self-worth. Here’s what we cover: What is People Pleasing? Understanding its roots and how it can impact your life.The Difference Between Helping and Pleasing: Why offering help doesn’t have to mean compromising yourself.How to Overcome People Pleasing: Practical steps to break free from this habit.Protecting Your Boundaries: How to prioritize your needs while still being kind and supportive. Ready to let go of people pleasing and reclaim your time, energy, and confidence? Tune in for actionable tips to protect your boundaries and rediscover your self-worth. Download the daily journaling worksheet here ➝ https://stephanieodea.com/daily/ Ready for more episodes on this topic? Take a listen to these previous episodes. Episode 25 - Caring for the Caregiver Episode 26 - Stop Delaying Happiness Episode 37 - How to find your purpose? Episode 56 - Waiting to be saved Episodes 57 - Protect your energy Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - a href="https://stephanieodea.com/courses/" rel="noopener

    19 min

  2. NOV 18

    Are You a Perfectionist?

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a perfectionist? In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into what perfectionism really means, especially for those who feel they’re constantly struggling to keep up with their dreams or feel a fear of failure. This is a common theme among my coaching clients, and it’s often connected to deeper issues, like childhood trauma. Here’s what we discuss: The Perfectionism Cycle: Understanding how perfectionism can start in childhood and persist into adulthood, often affecting your “inner child.”The Challenge of Being in the Moment: Why perfectionists often struggle to stay present and how this affects everyday life.Recognizing Perfectionist Patterns: Learning to identify signs of perfectionism as the first step toward breaking free.Embracing Your Authentic Self: Steps you can take to overcome perfectionism and work toward a more genuine, slow living life. If you’re ready to let go of the need for perfection and embrace a more balanced life, this episode is for you. Listen in to start breaking the perfectionism cycle and become more comfortable in your own skin. Books to heal your inner child: Running on Empty by Jonice Webb Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson Driven to Distraction by Edward M Hallowell Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    24 min

  3. NOV 11

    Is Multitasking Bad?

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that often comes up with my coaching clients: multitasking. You’re likely multitasking right now as you listen, and that’s perfectly okay! We’ll explore how multitasking can fit into a slow-living lifestyle, especially when it comes to those everyday tasks on autopilot, and when it might be time to focus on being fully present. We cover: When Multitasking Works: Discover how multitasking can be a helpful tool for completing routine tasks without much thought, allowing you to get more done.Being Present for New Experiences and Family Time: Learn why focusing on one thing at a time is essential when you’re trying something new or spending quality time with loved ones.What Is Context Switching? Understand how switching between tasks can affect your focus and productivity, and what it means for your day-to-day.Multitasking with a Slow Living Mindset: Find practical tips for incorporating multitasking without losing the calm and intention that slow living brings. Tune in for a balanced approach to multitasking that can help you stay productive while still embracing a mindful, slow-living lifestyle. Are you a remote worker? This article shares a study about how remote workers are multitasking and what they are doing during the day. Read the article HERE! Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    21 min

  4. NOV 4

    The Working Homemaker -- Charity Gibson

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I’m joined by Charity Gibson, wife, mother of four, English professor, and author of The Working Homemaker, a guide for Christian mothers on balancing work and home life. Charity’s faith and commitment to family have inspired her to redefine the traditional role of homemaker, bringing a fresh perspective to moms who balance a career and home responsibilities. We dive into: The traditional stereotype of homemaking and how Charity is challenging itHer fresh perspective on homemaking as nurturing relationships and creating a flourishing family lifeWhat a daily homemaking schedule can look like for working momsPractical tips on connecting deeply with your family Join us for this inspiring conversation, as Charity shows that homemaking is for every mom, no matter her career path, and offers tips on building a lifestyle that supports both professional and personal growth. Connect with Charity: https://charitygibson.com/ Buy her book The Working Homemaker Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    33 min

  5. OCT 28

    The Mama Minimalist -- Stephanie Seferian

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today, we’re joined by Stephanie Seferian, author of Sustainable Minimalism, journalist, podcast host, and mom of two. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from teaching high school English to staying home with her children—a shift that sparked her passion for sustainable minimalism and led her to create her blog and Sustainable Minimalists podcast. In this episode, we talk about: Stephanie’s decision to stay home with her kids and the new challenges she facedWhat inspired her journey toward sustainable minimalism and her mission to create a better planet for her childrenThe community’s response to her work and her passion for eco-friendly livingTips for maintaining sustainable minimalism during the holidays, especially when it comes to gift-giving Tune in to hear Stephanie’s story and learn how simple changes can make a big difference for the environment and your peace of mind. Connect with Stephanie: Sustainable Minimalists Podcast Instagram @sustainableminimalists https://mamaminimalist.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists Get her book: Sustainable Minimalism Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    42 min

  6. OCT 21

    Get Your Spark Back -- Rachel Marie Martin

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Marie Martin, the inspiring author of Get Your Spark Back and creator of the popular Finding Joy website. Rachel shares her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, mother, and a woman who has overcome significant life challenges, including raising a child with celiac disease and navigating a divorce. We discuss the life-changing perspective that comes when your child is diagnosed with a serious illness, the concept of time wasters from her latest book, and how she built a successful business despite her struggles. Rachel also opens up about teaching her children the value of money and responsibility, and why she believes it’s so important for women to know they are never alone, especially during times of reinvention and finding new friendships. Rachel’s story is a heartfelt reminder that no matter the struggles, you can always find your spark again and thrive. Connect with Rachel: Instagram @finding_joy www.findingjoy.net purchase: Get Your Spark Back Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    37 min

  7. OCT 14

    Learning from Memoirs -- Part 2

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive back into the world of memoirs, where I reflect on the lessons and wisdom gained from listening to others' life stories. There’s so much to learn from the challenges people have faced and how they’ve grown through them. We are going to cover my thoughts and takeaways from these memoirs: Untamed, Glennon DoyleNickel and Dimed, Barbara EhrenreichBurn Book, Kara SwisherSandy Cooper books These memoirs are filled with powerful insights, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned from them. They’re a great listen! Want to share your own story? We love sharing Slow Living stories with our audience. Send me a voicemail and you could be featured on the podcast! Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    30 min

  8. OCT 7

    Learning from Memoirs -- Part 1

    BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the world of memoirs and the incredible lessons you can learn from other people’s life stories. If you love reading memoirs, like I do, you'll appreciate how much insight they offer—whether it's about resilience, growth, or navigating challenges. Here’s what we cover: Why reading memoirs can be so powerfulThe value of learning from someone else's life experiencesSome of my favorite memoirs that I have read Tune in to explore the unique stories behind these fascinating lives! Fiction books mentioned in this episode: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman Beach Read, Emily Henry Gansett Island Series, Marie Force Memoirs discussed in this episode: Spare, Prince Harry Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry Educated, Tara Westover Counting the Cost, Jill Duggar Want to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

    26 min
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Live the life you've always wanted: one filled with joy, peace, abundance and love without hustle or hype. Slow Living is a way to meet all of your personal and professional goals without sacrificing yourself, your family, or your sanity. Learn practical tools to live a peaceful and calm life for yourself and your children even in today's fast-paced modern society. New York Times best-selling author, Stephanie O'Dea is the founder of the AYearofSlowCooking.com website and StephanieODea.com and writes, coaches, speaks, and teaches about all things Slow Living. She and her husband have three children and live in the San Francisco Bay area.

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