Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 104 Your Three Year Plan see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I walk you through the exact steps I use with my one-on-one coaching clients to map out their 3 Year Plan. stephanieodea.com/coaching The reason we do a 3 Year Plan is because when you are trying to completely transform your life — 1 year isn’t enough. Many people make 5 Year Plans — and that is fantastic when you are young and you know that you’l...
Oct 02, 2023•19 min•Ep. 104
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 101 "And Land" see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you’ll allow me, I’d like to coach you a teeny bit today on your mindset — and how to very easily switch to a somewhat closed mindset to a Growth Mindset. I’m going to ask you how often you stay “stuck” in “Either/Or Land” instead of being in “And Land.” I wrote about this a few years ago — you can read the original article, here , if you’d like. And today on the podcas...
Sep 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 103
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 102: Angela's Story of Living with Multiple Sclerosis see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I have the extreme pleasure of introducing you to my friend, Angela. I went to highschool with Angela, and we have children the same ages. When she was in college and newly-engaged, Angela was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. While this news was quite understandably shocking and upsetting to hear — she didn’t allow it to fully defin...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 102
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 101: Sentimental Decluttering: Janelle's Story see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Janelle is a professional organizer who helps busy people achieve order, organization, and purpose in their spaces so they can focus on the things that make life rich and meaningful. The first step when you get started on your Slow Living journey is to declutter all that isn’t working for you. Sometimes, though, it’s not all that easy becaus...
Sep 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 101
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 100 - Life CoachingOverview see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I break down what coaching is and isn’t and who might benefit from working with a coach. As many of you know, I first started my ayearofslowcooking.com website as a New Year’s Resolution. I like goals. I like knowing where I’m going and the steps I need to take to get there. I started my website because I wanted to find a legitimate way to make...
Sep 04, 2023•23 min•Ep. 100
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 99 - Back to School Resolutions see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk Back to School Resolutions today. I wrote an article about this a few years ago. You can read it here. Many people dub this time of year “the mom new year” — and that’s what we are talking about in this newest episode of the Slow Living podcast. You are not behind. But, if you aren’t where you WANT TO BE — it’s time to get your ducks in a row an...
Aug 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 99
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 98 - Becausing see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes How often do you find yourself “becausing” throughout your day? Do you say things to yourself such as, “I’m going to eat this brownie because I went to the gym this morning?” or it’s okay that I yelled at my husband just now because he always forgets to put the peanut butter away? or I’m going to take a long lunch and meet up with an old friend because I got into work earl...
Aug 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 98
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 97 - Faking It see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This week’s episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series on Ignoring Bad Advice. I didn’t know when I recorded episode 96 that I’d get another example of “bad advice” the very next day on a coaching call — but I did — and I wanted you all to have the same info that I gave my client. The same way “feel the fear and do it anyway” is terrible advice because asks that you ignore your ...
Aug 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 97
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 96 - Feeling the Fear see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode I break down the notion that when you are in the midst of an uncomfortable situation or life event you should “feel the fear and do it anyway.” Nope. When you do that, you start to dismiss your intuition and internal dialogue. And that’s not going to serve you in the long run. Listen in as I explain how to move from the feeling of fear to ANOTHER fee...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 96
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 95 - Patience is a Virtue see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes This week’s episode is all about PATIENCE — and trusting, believing that even if you don’t see the evidence yet, that you are on the right track. Remember, you only fail when you give up. and I don’t want that for you. Similar episodes that will help: #8 Dealing with Overwhelm in Uncertain Times #11 How Woo are You? #14 Motivation is a Choice #26 Stop Delaying H...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 95
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 94 - Sustainable Consistency see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes are you living in a sustainable way? If today you got stuck in “Groundhog Day” — would what you’re doing be sustainable? Can you keep Keeping On at the rate/pace you are right now? This podcast episode really breaks down the components of the Peace Pyramid into bite-size chunks. Where are you with: time management health finances organization relationships se...
Jul 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 94
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 93 - Celebrating Your Wins see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you've ever heard the phrase "the joy is in the journey" then today's episode is for you. Stop putting off celebrating. This is it. You will never ever get another today. CELEBRATE that! Similar episodes that will help with this mindset shift: #67 The Messy Middle #77 Sustainable Habits — Lisa’s Story #80 Don’t Reinvent the Wheel #81 Remember the WoMom #83 O...
Jul 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 93
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 92 - Self-Sabotage see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today I want to discuss self-sabotage — what it is, and whether or not you think on some level you may be holding yourself back from moving forward with your personal and professional goals. Self-sabotage sometimes looks like this — you have an idea. A GREAT idea. So you start making plans to put this idea into motion. You tell yourself “this is it. No matter what, I a...
Jul 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 92
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 91 - Time Blocking see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this newest episode I talk about Time Blocking and how I’ve always sort of followed a 5 to 9 schedule instead of a 9 to 5. It works for me, and for many of the women I’ve worked with throughout the years . that said, the only system that will work is one that you have adapted to YOU and YOUR life situation and phase. You can download a time blocking worksheet along ...
Jul 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 91
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 90 - Adrenal Fatigue see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I’ve had personal experience with symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and many of the women I’ve worked with have, too. it stinks. According to a super quick google search, the symptoms are: — fatigue — poor stress response & mood regulation — memory issues or “brain fog” — cravings for sweet foods and need for sugar — insomnia — frequent urination — belly fat — decrease...
Jun 26, 2023•28 min•Ep. 90
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 89 - If It Looks Like a Cult see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I’m not sure about you — but I try to impart “life lessons” on the kids each time they leave the house — I say things like: drink a lot of water wear sunscreen take a sweater don’t do drugs stay away from creepy people and… don’t join a cult! In this newest episode of the Slow Living Podcast I share how I had an early fascination with cults starting with the ...
Jun 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 89
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 88 - Internal Dialogue see all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s podcast episode is about how to reprogram your brain. It’s kind of a neat topic, and one I’ve explored for over 25 years or so now. Listen as I share all of the tools I’ve got sharpened, and ready to use in my toolbox to help shift the thoughts and internal brain chatter that crops up from time to time that doesn’t help me move forward. Slow Living isn’t...
Jun 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 88
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 87 - Control - Worthiness see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I still, to this day, struggle with feelings of unworthiness. I still, to this day, feel like I haven’t done enough, my ideas aren’t fresh enough, and that my clothes aren’t correct for whatever the situation at hand may be. Sometimes. and it’s getting less and less often as the years go on. If you feel that this is something you need to poke at within yourself,...
Jun 05, 2023•21 min•Ep. 87
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 86 - Work - Life Balance see all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Work / Life balance. Because working all the time isn’t fun. and laying around doing nothing gets old and boring pretty darn quick. there needs to be some sort of balance. When I was younger I thought that work/life balance meant that I needed to do a bit of EVERY BITTY THING each and every day, no matter what. Nope. That’s a recipe for burnout. instead, I tea...
May 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 86
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 85 - Mommy Blogging see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s podcast episode wasn’t planned. I didn’t think I was going to record the morning that I did — but felt compelled to do so. I got up early in the morning to do my thing, but read a headline that a blogger I once knew and followed a million years ago (15 years ago, but who’s counting…) had died. and it shook me. So I began recording. Listen in as I share my thou...
May 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 85
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistency see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes I’ve got an exercise for you to do today while you listen to the current podcast episode. In the newest Slow Living podcast episode I share how I just popped off the phone with a former coaching client before recording. She seemed floundery. And I wanted to remind her how AWESOME she is and how she had SO MANY TOOLS in her arsenal — she just needed to ...
May 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 84
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 83 - Decision Fatigue see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes If you are tired, you are not alone. Studies have proven that on average, the adult female makes roughly 35,000 micro-decisions a day. When you throw in spouses, children, pets, and being “in charge” — that number multiplies. Decision Fatigue is a real thing. I promise there are ways to lessen this mental load and create tried & true systems that WORK. #pinkiepr...
May 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 83
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 82 - How to Meditate see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today we are going to talk about meditating and how in order to be highly productive, you need to learn how to slow your brain down and the best way to do so is to sit and meditate. I know. I may have lost you just now — YES. The secret sauce to being “productive” is meditation. who would’ve thought?? Listen in as I explain and walk you through my * own * meditation ...
May 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 82
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 81 - Remember the WoMom see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s podcast episode is about the “WoMom” — which is the woman behind the mom. WHO ARE YOU deep down inside? What makes you tick, what lights you up, and what keeps you excited and motivated? do you know? If you don’t remember, you are not alone. Becoming the parent to a teeny tiny baby human is all-encompassing and completely changes who you are. Forever. But ...
Apr 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 81
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 80 - Don't Reinvent the Wheel see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk about making things more complicated than they need to be. Do you do that? Probably. Most of us do. Today, I’m urging you to take a listen to the newest episode of the Slow Living podcast — because life doesn’t have to be as hard as you’re making it out to be. Maybe you over-complicate things because you want to be better than your coworker. or mo...
Apr 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 80
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 79 - Merideth's Story -- Imperfect Parenting see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Today’s podcast episode wraps up our multiple-part series of interviews with REAL PEOPLE sharing their own Slow Down stories. Meredith is an author and blogger and writes the Perfection Pending website. In this episode we each talk about our thoughts on “toxic positivity” and parenting in a way that feels real, authentic, and in a way that hel...
Apr 10, 2023•24 min•Ep. 79
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 78 - Megan's Story -- Slow Productivity see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Let’s talk GETTING THINGS DONE today. I am so honored to share an amazing interview with Megan Sumrell from the Work & Life Harmony podcast and the owner of the The Pink Bee website and planner company — Megan is a productivity and organization expert — and in this episode we talk about getting things done without sacrificing your health, sanit...
Apr 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 78
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 77 - Lisa’s Story -- Sustainable Habits see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes In this episode Steph interviews Lisa Lizotte of the Habits and Home website and podcast show. Because the thing is — when you have habits in place — you no longer need to think about them. They just happen automatically. In our house, we do the Daily 7. In Lisa’s house, she does the Daily Reset (sign up for her newsletter and get the reset checkli...
Mar 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 77
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 76 - Emily's Story -- Escaping a MLM see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of “ Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing“ — and she joined me for a very candid interview on how she got sucked into the online MLM world and then how she got out of it. This was such a great conversation, and I immensely appreciate Emily’s honesty and candor — she like...
Mar 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 76
Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 75 - Ruth's Slow Living Story see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotes We are welcomed on the podcast today by Ruth Bush, who shares that she used the Slow Down of the pandemic to write her first novel. Waves on the Potomoc is now available — and Ruth‘s author website is here. Ruth‘s story is one that we can ALL relate to — when she was in college, a palm reader told her that she had a novel inside of her — And Ruth agreed. But...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 75
