Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 74 - Denise's Story see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I am so thrilled to share with you the newest episode of the Slow Living podcast, where Denise shares her story. Denise currently lives in Germany, and in this episode she shares how she got her PHD and became Head of Global Industry Management for a large company while raising four children. In this episode, she shares how she was able to “do it all” while having sma...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 73 - Christy's Slow Living Story see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This is a wonderful interview with my friend Christy Thomas from the Keep Calm and Mother On podcast. Christy is a renowned podcaster , mom, and all-around amazing human, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have her joining us today on the Slow Living podcast. Christy is a big fan of meditation and breath work and uses it daily to help center herself and her c...
Feb 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 73
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 72 - Deciphering Data see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you’ve been a longtime listener of the Slow Living podcast you will have heard me say many many (many!) times that you are not a spreadsheet. and you aren’t. BUT — that doesn’t mean I want you to not collect or pay attention to data. When you are trying to better yourself or your life situation in some way, you do have to keep track and pay attention to what’s ha...
Feb 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 72
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 71 - Self-Loathing see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes What do you love about yourself, really LOVE about yourself? If you aren’t able to make a list quite yet, that’s okay — you are not alone. Listen in as I share how to start pivoting thoughts of self–loathing carefully and thoughtfully into thoughts of self-love. I don’t want you to treat this as a pendulum. Being fully and deeply in love with yourself may take some tim...
Feb 13, 2023•24 min•Ep. 71
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 70 - Sniffing out Scams see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I talk about how to not fall for internet hype and online schemes that are designed to get you to buy things that you don't necessarily want or need. Unfortunately, I have fallen for scams in the past. And it doesn't feel good to realize (after the fact) that you've been duped. In this episode I share the red flags to look out for and how to fact c...
Feb 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 70
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 69 - Should there be Suffering? see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Do you think you need to “suffer through” something to get to the other side? Do you believe in the old adage, “no pain, no gain?” Spoiler alert — I do not. Part of the human experience is to have highs and lows. But you most certainly DO NOT need to have lows in order to make the highs “better” or “more worthy.” Lows happen. Highs happen. And that’s all t...
Jan 30, 2023•16 min•Ep. 69
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 68 - Believing in Miracles see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk MIRACLES today. sometimes, as life goes on, the idea of believing in miracles gets sort of shoved aside as “fanciful thinking” — and while I do not believe that you should sit around and daydream all day — not knowing all the HOWS is okay. Remember — if we are lucky, life is long — but enjoying the here and the now is what makes life worth living — a...
Jan 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 68
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 67 - The Messy Middle see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes You are really going to want to take a listen to this week’s podcast episode. In it I share what I did during my 6-week sabbatical and how even though it didn’t look like I was making forward progress in any way, I really was. Learn how to pay attention to the signs that growth is happening under the surface and learn to trust yourself that you are In Charge and tha...
Jan 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 67
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 66 - Know Your Number -- FIRE Movement see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today we need to do some Mathing. even if Math isn’t your strong suit. It most certainly isn’t mine — I was an English major and married Adam so I could put math away for good. Or so I thought. Today’s encore episode is about figuring out your FIRE number — your financial independence and retirement age number. You’ve got to know what you’re working...
Jan 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 66
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 65 - Motivation is a Choice see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk Making Things Happen even if you don’t feel like it. Because this is real life. and real life isn’t always sunshine and roses and puppy dogs and sparkles. Real Life has highs and lows and sometimes ditches and gullies and cliffs. This week’s encore episode is how to keep yourself moving forward on your goals and dreams even when you don’t want to. B...
Jan 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 65
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 64 - New Years Resolutions -- Yay or Nay? see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes download New Year New You worksheets at stephanieodea.com/newyou Now is the absolute perfect time to pop the ear buds in and binge-listen to the Slow Living podcast. Dust while you listen. or mop or vacuum or clean out the linen closet or go walk laps in your neighborhood. You’ll feel better about yourself if you stay productive while listening a...
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 64
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 63 - How to Get What You Want when You Want it see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes We have an encore episode queued up for you today. I originally entitled it “How to get What You Want, When you Want it” and today, I want you to listen with fresh ears — and think of Getting What You Want out of life as if you are placing an online order. Place your order. DREAM. DREAM BIG. and then go about your life, doing the things you ...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 63
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 62 - Taking Stock of the Here and Now see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s episode is an encore episode — right around Thanksgiving I made a conscious decision that I was going to unplug as best I can and bunker down with my family for the holiday season. and that happened even BEFORE the Universe decided it was time for me to have covid!!! Take a listen. I’ve been coaching “for reals” since the fall of 2019. Some o...
Dec 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 62
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 61 - Slowing Down for the Holidays see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This is a difficult time of the year to ‘get it all done’ — even for the most grounded and centered and zen-ish person out there. Sometimes the pressure to make everything memorable and perfect and create a photo-finish is enough to make us crack. or enough to cause our back to go out. Here I am, not able to move, a week after Thanksgiving. I knew bette...
Dec 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 61
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 60 - 4 More Years see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes 4 More Years. I recorded this a week or so ago — and the theme is about paying attention to where you are right now — and if what you are doing will be “good enough” to do for the Next 4 Years. are you on the right path? is what you are doing sustainable for another 4 years? are you happy? do you feel satisfied? I recorded this with the mindset that I am 4 years away fr...
Nov 28, 2022•25 min•Ep. 60
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 59 - Codependency see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This is a great listen — I’ve now listened to it twice, and each time I got a different juicy nugget. Beth, a former coaching client of mine, called in and said that she recently discovered that she was Codependent and wanted to know my thoughts. And honestly? Her declaration of being codependent threw me for a loop. a literal loop. because I do not think of her this wa...
Nov 21, 2022•25 min•Ep. 59
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 58 - Sober Curious see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s email and episode is about exploring the effect alcohol has in your life — is there a place for it? is it taking up too much room? In episode #24 we discussed labels — and how I’m not a fan of them. Deciding on purpose to really pay attention to how much alcohol (or food or social media) you are consuming does not mean you are an alcoholic. (Or that you have an...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 58
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 57 - Protecting Your Energy see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Raise your hand if you’ve been told this before by well-meaning adults while you were growing up (teachers, parents, grumpy people in the grocery store) — The World Does Not Revolve Around You. Probably, right? It’s certainly a great way to shame kids and people and get them to stay in their lane. Today on the podcast we are going to flip it. If you are a mom,...
Nov 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 57
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 56 - Waiting to be Saved see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I had a few mindset upgrade coaching calls this week — (you can sign up for free, here ) — (I love doing them!) and the theme was essentially the same. Feeling a bit sad. A bit down. Thinking that somehow THIS year would be different than the last two because the pandemic is essentially “over” — but now that the year is coming to the end, the women I chatted with...
Oct 31, 2022•21 min•Ep. 56
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 55 - The Joy Is in the Journey see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This week’s episode is all about enjoying the HERE and NOW. and not hoping and wishing and frantically praying for something better. Just being Here. Content. At Peace. With whatever stage and phase you are in. This is easier said than done, I know. It’s because you have a great big juicy brain and you have been told over and over again to delay gratificati...
Oct 24, 2022•24 min•Ep. 55
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 54 - Smart Goals are Stupid see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you’ve been here for a while and have read my writing, you will know that I am a HUGE proponent of Goal Setting and Achieving. When I want something, I go out and make it happen. I really do. 🙂 BUT I HATE S.M.A.R.T. goals. Mostly because I don’t like being told what to do. Even if the somebody doing the telling is me. In this episode we talk about making g...
Oct 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 54
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 53 - The Bare Minimum see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes So — what’s your plan when you have a horrible day? what do you do when you don’t want to do anything? Remember — life isn’t a game of Chutes and Ladders — you won’t slide backwards if you aren’t feeling well or need to take a day off from moving forwards on your goals and dreams. BUT. In order for YOU to feel good about YOU — you do need to decide what your basic b...
Oct 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 53
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 52 - Power of Consistency see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s topic is about the Power of Consistency. And consistency is an AWFUL LOT LIKE PARENTING WHEN YOU ARE TIRED. You just do the thing you said you were going to do, even when you don’t feel like it. even when you’re tired. even if it isn’t your “best work” — and trust that just by taking the teeny tiny baby steps forward, no matter what those steps look like...
Oct 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 52
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 51 - Adult Friendships see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Last week we talked about Toxic People — and what to do if you feel as if someone you need to interact with regularly displays toxic behavior. Today on the podcast we are flipping that and discussing Making and Keeping Adult Friendships — because making and keeping friends as an adult is MUCH MORE DIFFICULT than it was when we were kids — kids can just “play” toget...
Sep 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 51
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 50 - Dealing with Toxic People see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk TOXIC PEOPLE today. The easiest thing to do is to stay away from anyone who you believe is poisonous to you or to your well-being. that’s a no brainer. The problem is, that in a well-functioning society (or a family/extended family, or in a work place (which really is just a mini-society)) — sometimes you just can’t stay away. This is REAL LIFE. ...
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 50
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 49 - Quiet Quitting see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s set the record straight — living a SLOW life doesn’t mean you laze around the house doing nothing but eating bon-bons all day. It means taking the time to DECIDE what it is you want and then slowly, thoughtfully, and with intention GOING FOR IT. bit by bit, baby step by baby step. In a word, it’s anti-hustle. (is that two words? does the hyphen make it one word?...
Sep 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 49
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 48 - How to be More Productive see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Who here wants to be More Productive ? It really sounds backwards, right, to be talking about doing MORE or being MORE while on a list about Slow Living? I know. Hear me out. If you’ve been following along for the past 48 weeks, you know that living a SLOW LIFE doesn’t mean that you are lazing around the house eating bon-bons and watching life pass you by. ...
Sep 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 48
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 47 - Overcoming Overwhelm see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes “There’s too much to do and not enough time to do it!” Sound familiar? Even in today’s advanced societal age — women really do bear the burden of having TOO MANY THINGS TO DO. it’s not fair. it’s not right. and it seems as if it’s really not going to change any time soon. but you can ABSOLUTELY do something about the feeling of overwhelm that can knock you out —...
Aug 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 47
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 46 - Cultivating Creativity Part 2 see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This is part 2 of my 2-part series with Kim Demmon of the T oday's Creative Life website . So why is Creativity important, and why should you cultivate it? Because humans are designed to keep busy and entertain our brains. A lot of times we give all our “good stuff” away to others — and so then we are kind of left feeling a bit sad, a bit like we are mi...
Aug 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 46
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 45 - Cultivating Creativity Part 1 see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s episode is an interview with one of the best people I’ve ever met, Kim Demmon, of Today's Creative Life website. I mentioned Kim briefly in episode 44, when I was discussing online influencers and after I finished that recording, I texted right away and asked if she’d be willing to be on the show. we chatted so long that this interview is in 2 p...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 45
