Ep.35 | Slow and Mindful Living With Stephanie O’Dea

In today’s fast-paced world, it often feels like we’re constantly rushing from one thing to the next—checking off to-do lists, managing responsibilities, and trying to meet all of life’s demands. But at what cost? Beneath the surface, so many of us are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and even on the edge of burnout.

But what if there was another way? A way to step off the treadmill of hustle culture and create a life rooted in balance, presence, and purpose. In today’s episode, I’m honored to sit down with Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times best-selling author, host of the Slow Living Podcast, and a mom of three.

In the episode, Stephanie shares her inspiring journey toward embracing a slower, more mindful, and intentional way of living. We discuss the pivotal moments that led her to make this major lifestyle shift and how she and her family have incorporated slow-living principles into their daily routines.

We also unpack why so many people struggle to feel deserving of rest and how we can shift that mindset. Plus, Stephanie gives us a glimpse into her latest book, Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. This conversation is full of inspiration and insights to help you reflect on your own life and consider how you too can embrace a slower, more intentional way of living!

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 Key Takeaways

• Her inspiring journey to embracing a slower, more mindful, and intentional way of living
• The key questions that helped her decide to slow down and make a major lifestyle shift in her life
• The main difference between slow living and hustle culture
• How she and her family have incorporated the principles of slow living into their daily routines
• The powerful benefits of slow living for both adults and children
• Her strategies for preventing overstimulation in a fast-paced world
• Why the "less is more" approach leads to a truly fulfilling life
• How slowing down and living with intention can help us be more creative
• The profound impact of slow living on both mental and physical health
• Why many of us struggle with the idea that we’re “worthy” of rest, and her insights on how we can change that narrative
• Why rest is not just essential but also productive
• The importance of reconnecting with nature for overall well-being
• Her top tips for integrating slow living into your life
• Plus, she shares a look into her latest book "Slow Living, Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World"

Resources Mentioned

• Visit Stephanie’s Website
  
• Follow Stephanie on Instagram
• Listen to Stephanie’s Podcast

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