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 w...
Nov 25, 2024•19 min•Ep. 164
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 adultho...
Nov 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 163
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 ...
Nov 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 162
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 it ...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 161
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 faced W...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 160
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 waster...
Oct 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 159
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 Doyle Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich Burn Book, Kara Swisher Sandy Cooper books These memoirs are filled with powerful insights, and ...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 158
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 powerful The value of learning from someone else's life experiences Some of my favorite memoirs that I have read Tune in to explore the uniq...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 157
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the art of keeping your home in a state of readiness, no matter how busy life gets. Whether you’re expecting guests or just want a peaceful, organized space, we explore practical tips to keep your house clean and stress-free. As parents, it's not just about keeping the house tidy — it’s about teaching the next generation the value of cleanliness and responsibility. We break down the 7 essential daily chores to maintain a clutter-free h...
Sep 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 156
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Feeling frantic? Burnout is real, and it’s something so many grapple with each and every day. If you're constantly on the go, it might feel like there's no time to slow down—but what if I told you that slowing down is exactly what you need? In this episode, we're diving deep into the core principles from my new book, Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World . I'll be sharing 5 simple yet life-changing steps you can start using today to pu...
Sep 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 155
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! We all have them - Goals! However, sometimes people can get caught up in a hustle culture trying to achieve their goals. Which in the end, leads to unhappiness. Today we are talking about: What happens once you achieve your goals? What is arrival fallacy? What is wrong with S.M.A.R.T. goals? One of the most important things that I want you to take away from today's episode is, don't tie your self worth to your goals. Happiness and self worthiness are not on the oth...
Sep 16, 2024•32 min•Ep. 154
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today we are talking about the last phase in our Slow Parenting Series, the adult years and estrangement. Estrangement happens later in life when a family member cuts off another family member. This could be an adult child deciding to distant themselves from a parent or relative. Many times it is because the adult child is attempting to protect themselves. So... how do you keep your children from becoming estranged from you? Clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson ...
Sep 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 153
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Wondering how to make money online? It's a question on the minds of many looking to create a sustainable income from the comfort of their own homes. With the rise of digital platforms, the opportunities to earn money online have multiplied, but how do you navigate this space to find legitimate and long-lasting avenues? In this episode, I'm sharing my journey to making money online, including the lessons I've learned along the way. We'll discuss how to distinguish b...
Sep 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 152
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! The definition of disappointment is when your expectations don't meet the reality and this happens a lot of the time. Many times it happens when we have reached our capacity limit. Day to day your capacity can change, depending on many variables that you can't control. You are not a computer or a cell phone -- you're a human and "recharging" your battery isn't always super simple. Within this episode we talk about what you can do to recharge yourself and how to pro...
Aug 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 151
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today we are talking about what many of us adults go through, midlife crisis. But did you know that you can also go through a quarter life crisis? I am sharing my thoughts with you on how you can navigate these times in your life! We are talking about: How it happens why it happens what to do about it As parents, sometimes we go through a midlife crisis the same time as our children are going through a quarter life crisis. It's important that as the parent you rema...
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 150
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Trigger warning: This episode has details of a fatal bus crash. Please take a moment to ensure that you are prepared to listen. If you are not in a good place to listen to this episode, please feel free to skip and listen to another episode. Amylee is back with us for a second episode! This time she is sharing a traumatic story of a bus crash that she was involved in and how she has overcome injuries both physically and mentally. We are talking about: How her kids ...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 149
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! I'm joined today with a very special guest, Amylee, aka The Productive Mama. She is a wife and mom to 3 girls and has created an amazing resource for parents! Amylee was one of those mamas who had home births, used cloth diapers, and homeschooled. Now she uses her experience to inspire new moms. Today we are talking all about the tween and teen years. We are diving into all of your burning questions around: Consequences Social media Cell phone rules Quality time as...
Aug 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 148
BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE!! I am so excited to finally announce the launch of my book "Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World". This is something that has taken me some time to get all of my thoughts onto paper and I couldn't be more happy to finally share it with you! It is my hope that this book will bring you some peace and help you to live a slow life. So today I am sharing a little bit of my book with you! After this episode, I know you'll want to here more....
Jul 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 147
What is it like to be married for 25 years? I met my husband when we were in high school and now we are celebrating our 25th anniversary! While we are not the same people we were when we met at 16 years old, we find ways to evolve our relationship to make it stronger every day. We've had to grow and learn about each other as we have changed over the years. In this episode I am sharing with you 25 thoughts I have about being married for 25 years! Arguments Finances Support Parenting and MORE!!! I...
Jul 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 146
This this episode of our Slow Parenting Series we are talking about emotional regulation and how we can teach this to our children. To be able to teach emotional regulation to your kids you need to be able to self regulate your own emotions. It is not healthy for children to be in an environment that their caretakers lash out in ways that they can't expect. So you need to take a minute a look within! Where you are is where you are, where you are is not where you want to be and where you want to ...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 145
As we continue through the Slow Parenting Series, let's take a pause and go back to the basics. The purpose of slow parenting is to slow down and thoughtfully and purposefully plan what is next. Today we are talking about school age readiness! Here are some key points that I want you to take away from this episode: You can go into things with a plan but also be prepared for those plans to change Sometimes what is best is to unplug from researching and just be present Keep the end in sight, you a...
Jul 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 144
What does it mean to have a minimal mindset? We are talking about simple and actionable steps to get you there. My favorite acronym for SLOW is Simply Look Only Within and I use this in everything I do. In fact, it goes right along with my daily journaling guide that I am sharing with you today! In the journal, I talk about something called the Peace Pyramid which is comprised of 6 parts. Time Management Health Finances Organization Relationships Peace When you are surrounded by clutter it affec...
Jul 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 143
Did you know that our brains are not wired for clutter? My friend, Amber Taggard, is here to share her entrepreneurial journey with us and how she has built a business dedicated to productivity! Amber is the owner and founder of The Organizer Chicks. She is a professional organizer, time management coach, and professional speaker who has contributed to Forbes. Growing up with entrepreneurial parents, Amber always knew that there were more options for her than what was in the college brochure. St...
Jun 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 142
I am so excited to have a friend and mentor on the podcast today! Elise Bauer is an ex-tech executive and the founder of Simply Recipes! She started this business when she was at a low in her live, struggling with chronic fatigue. But she wanted a way to help others, so she started Simply Recipes. Her recipes grew into a huge company and eventually she sold Simply Recipes. Now she is entering a new chapter in her life and she is here to share that with us. Want to know more about living a slowed...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 141
Welcome to the Slow Parenting Series, episode 2! In this series we are talking with guests what it means to slow down and parent in a slow way. Today's guest is a friend of mine and I can't wait for you to listen in! Fallyn Buckley is a family coach, certified social worker, and positive parenting discipline educator. She started as a school counselor and through working with kids she realized that parents needed help too. So she wanted to be a resource for both parents and kids! We are talking ...
Jun 10, 2024•56 min•Ep. 140
I met my guest, Leanne Ellington, at a business conference and we immediately clicked! She is amazing at what she does and I can't wait for you all to hear what she has to say. Leanne went from being dissatisfied with her body to learning how to overcome body image and life a healthy lifestyle. She built up a health and fitness business that gained her national attention from tv stations and social media outlets. But when she was at the top she felt a calling to do something different. She knew ...
Jun 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 139
I am so excited to start this new series with you! We are going to be diving into what it means to be a Slow Parent and how you can parent in a thoughtful way. As I have shared before, my acronym for SLOW is Simply.Look.Only.Within and this applies to slow parenting as well as slow living. You can look within yourself to feel calm and confident in your parenting. One of the most important things to start with is get to know your child. Understand what they are capable of and don't give them expe...
May 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 138
I have my longtime business coach joining me on today's episode. Amanda Joyce Weber is the woman behind Future You Coaching and she has been a tremendous part behind the success in my business! Amanda has helped me realize my purpose in life and business. She has taught me that it's ok to be vulnerable and had been there to help me turn my ideas into a reality! We are diving into what she has helped me through and how! Journaling and mindset? You know we are covering these! They are so important...
May 20, 2024•46 min•Ep. 137
Have you been going through life and not happy where it is taking you? My guest today didn't either, so she decided to change the trajectory and take control! Diane Moca started her career in journalism. She loved all of the opportunities that it brought her. Then she had her first child and things changed. Now, Diane wanted to be a present mom while also having her career. So she decided to go back to work. In this time she realized the lack of affordable and reliable child care for women who a...
May 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 136
We are heating things up today on the Slow Living Podcast. I am talking with Amy Rowan, The Suburban Sexologist! "Why did you want to talk about sex?" This is a question that Amy hears all the time. People are always wondering what led her down this path. But Amy feels that she was born into it as her father was an OBGYN and mother a therapist. Amy works with women and couples to help them have a healthy, long term relationship with sex. She wants everyone to be able to build trust and communica...
May 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 135
