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Mothers' Hood6 - The Friction of Modern Motherhood to A Feminist Awakening with Rachelle GlendonThe return to work for most mothers, who chose to or have to, is not smooth sailing. We have birthed and nurtured a new life and our lives have radically changed. Then we enter back into a world that does not recognise or value our mothering roles and the additional energy and time this requires. This week’s guest, Rachelle Glendon, experienced this ‘friction point’ after the birth of her second child. Listen as we discuss:The resentment and overwhelm Rachelle felt when she wasn’t able to fulfil her calling for ‘something mo...
2025-06-3051 min
My Motherhood with Beck Stanton#23 Why Slowing Down Could Be the Secret to Thriving in Motherhood - with Rachelle GlendonIn this episode of My Motherhood Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative journey of finding oneself in the role of a mother, exploring how slow living can redefine the motherhood experience. Joined by Rochelle Glendon, founder of How to Live Slow, we take a closer look at the slow-burn transformation that comes from embracing a life of intentionality, challenging the myth of “having it all,” and choosing to rewrite what it means to be a “good mother.”For mothers navigating the chaos and pressure of modern life, this episode captures the shift from overwhelm to peace, offering...
2024-11-0345 min
Wild and WellGet clear on your priorities, values and needs for a calmer motherhood with Rachelle GlendonDoes your schedule reflect your priorities?
Do you know your values?
Are you clear on your emotions? What about your needs?
Life can get busy as a mom. Our time can easily get eaten up. We can get disconnected from our own feelings. We can forget about our own needs as we tend to our children’s.
But reconnecting with these are foundational to creating and sustaining a motherhood in which you thrive.
In this episode, the microphone has been turned around today and I am interviewed by slow living...
2024-08-1840 min
The Slow Postpartum PodcastEmbracing Slow Living During Matrescence with Rachelle GlendonHave you ever wondered what exactly it means to ‘live slow’ in a fast-paced world? 🌍🐌
In this episode of the Slow Postpartum podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachelle Glendon, a self-professed ‘slow coach’ based in Brisbane, Australia. Rachelle helps mothers transform their experience of motherhood through the lens of Slow Living. 🌿💕
During this inspiring conversation, Rachelle shares her personal journey of discovering the philosophy of slow living and the concept of matrescence. 🌷✨
She offers practical tips on managing postpartum expectations, setting boundaries, and asking fo...
2024-06-1334 min
Wild and WellSlow living for modern day mothers with life coach Rachelle GlendonThe slow movement is very much here. Slow parenting, slow food, slow everything. And for good reason.
As a collective, we are living busier and busier lives. I talk to so many mothers about the desire to slow down and live a simpler life. Yet, it is tricky to do so.
But what exactly is it and how can we slow down?
I sat down with slow living coach, Rachelle Glendon to learn more about slow living in motherhood. We talk about how we can incorporate more simplicity and intentionality into our already ful...
2024-02-2551 min
Choosing Change PodcastLearning to Give Yourself Permission to Rest with Rachelle GlendonIn this episode, host Lizzie Moult sits down with life coach Rachelle Glendon to discuss the importance of making time for rest and self-care. Rachelle shares her personal journey of constantly feeling the need to prove herself through overachieving and never allowing downtime, which led to burnout. She discusses how she learned to give herself permission to rest by prioritising sleep over rigid routines with her newborn son. Rachelle offers invaluable insights and practical tips for making rest a priority in our fast-paced lives. This conversation provides the permission and encouragement we all need to refill our own cups...
2023-11-0734 min
How to Live SlowEp 102 Becoming Gutsy One Life Out LoudGet the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work 1:1 with me? You can book directly here. Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Facebook in the How To Live Slow Community Take care, Rachelle x
2023-10-1047 min
How to Live SlowEp 101 Slow ProductivityDr Kate Henry is a productivity coach for academics and scholars who live with chronic pain and illness. She helps her clients find the magic intersection between slow living and getting things done. In this episode: A summary of Spoon Theory What it means to Tend To It Workaholism and boundaries: - Kates goldilocks theory of productivity How to deal with aversive tasks - the things that you just don’t want to do Harnessing your personal resources and managing the invisible labour in your personal life That magic venn diagram that intersects slow living and pr...
2023-05-1639 min
How to Live SlowEp 100 Stretching Your TimelinesIn this episode: Modern Life Is Too Convenient Visualise your 80 year old self What would it look like to not have goals for a while? An Effective Way To Stretch Your Timelines The Seasonal Analogy Consider your menstrual calendar Things Meant For When You’re Older Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work 1:1 with me? You can book directly here. Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on...
2023-04-2537 min
How to Live SlowEp 99 On GenerosityIn this episode: How do you be generous when you have nothing left to give? What I’ve Learned About Generosity So Far Generosity is the heart of the village life we all crave The Theory Of Infinite Pies How I’m Being Generous Now Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work 1:1 with me? You can book directly here. Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Face...
2023-04-0417 min
How to Live SlowEp 98 Can You Build A Business in School Hours? Project 4/4/40Project 4/4/40 is my focus for 2023 In this episode: What is Project 4/4/40 Who it benefits and why I’m doing it Beliefs I’ve changed that will benefit you too My weekly flow for living slow The practical ways I’m making 16 hours of work, work. Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work 1:1 with me? You can book directly here. Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on...
2023-03-0726 min
How to Live SlowEp 97 Slow Living Is Not A Comfort ZoneThe podcast is back! It’s finally time to return from our 4 month travel experience and get back into our daily routines and rhythms. In this episode: My thoughts on comfort zones Our experience at Milan train station Choosing an alternative lifestyle My coaching diary is open for booking! Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work 1:1 with me? You can book directly here. Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready...
2023-02-2019 min
Bizology Soundbites Podcast77: How to Live Slow with Rachelle GlendonRachelle Glendon is a slow living coach and host of the podcast How To Live Slow. After years working in a very masculine way studying full time, working in food logistics and starting a trade business with her husband she was on a one-way track to burnout, and that was before adding kids to the mix! Rachelle retrained as a life coach and matrescence facilitator and now supports women the world over to slow down and tap back into their seasonal nature with her unique take on coaching. Along with almost 100 episodes of h...
2022-10-1943 min
How to Live SlowEp 96 Why You Can't Share The Mental Load and other mind blowing slow living lessonsHave you ever wondered why you can’t share the mental load equally with your partner, or if you do, why you feel so guilty about it? Or why is it that your kids seem to be so spoilt, like they don’t appreciate what they have? What about your routine that you just can’t seem to get right? In this episode: A book that inspired me to travel with my kids The parts of the mental load that you can’t share Why the myth of balance is a myth Your healing can’t be ‘for th...
2022-09-2027 min
How to Live SlowEp 95 The Power Of Looking UpThe book Upward: "The Power of Looking Up" by Sarah Alex Carter is so wide ranging in its narrative as she shares the incredible stories and experiences of the people she met on her journey to looking up, out and beyond herself. In this episode What does it mean to you to look up? The power of metaphors and all the ways we can look up, out and around us The benefits of an upward focussed life What Swifts, declining insect populations and street lights can teach us about how everything is connected Looking beyond ourselves...
2022-09-0648 min
How to Live SlowEp 94 How to Travel SlowWhat does it mean to travel slow and how is it different to tourism? In this episode What is slow travel? The problem with fast tourism How to travel lightly and create net benefit to the locations you visit Transport and accommodation options Ways to get to know a place The ultimate benefits of travelling at a slower pace Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Book in for a 1hr session for just $60 here]...
2022-08-2320 min
How to Live SlowEp 93 Overwhelm As A GuideThe overwhelm you experience when you’ve taken on too much or aren’t taking good care of your nervous system is different to the overwhelm you experience when you’re expanding your comfort zone. In this episode What Overwhelm Isn’t What Overwhelm Is How to use overwhelm as a guide The cyclical nature of overwhelm Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Book in for a 1hr session for just $60 here] Want more...
2022-08-0918 min
How to Live SlowEp 92 Sauna and Slow Living The Nordic WayThe Nordic way of life is inherently slower. The appreciation of the outdoors, getting cosy, finding time for quiet and solitude, the true balance between work and life. In this episode Susannas experience of writing a book and the importance of libraries! Nordic Lifestyle - the similarities and differences to Western culture The political nature of slow living! The keys to the slow life in the Nordics Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Book in...
2022-07-2637 min
Rise & ShineRachelle Glendon | Slow living & slow businessIf you feel like moving faster, achieving more and going for the next big thing are not actually the way to do business, listen up. Slow living coach Rachelle Glendon chats about slowing the heck down and the transformative power that creates for your life, mind and business. Let’s flip the messiness and busyness of life into pulling back to move forward.
Slow down and learn:
What slow living is
Rachelle’s journey from corporate life to slow living coach
Why can’t we struggle to focus on one thing at a time
How we g...
2022-07-1846 min
How to Live SlowEp 91 The Beauty LoadIn the Beauty Load, counsellor Nicole Mathieson exposes the damaging and unrealistic beauty pressures society places on women, and shares how to lighten the load for good through awareness, self-compassion and a realignment with your deepest values. The beauty load is just another way we pile emotional loads onto women. Let’s learn how to put it down… In this episode What is the Beauty Load Beauty around the world - it’s cultural! How the beauty load depletes us of our time, energy, money and power How dropping the beauty load liberates us and en...
2022-07-1242 min
The Relationship-Smart podcast60: Slow living for better relationships with Rachelle GlendonIn this episode we talk to Slow Living coach Rachelle Glendon about the benefits of concsiously slowing down on all of our relationships. In this chat we talk about; * implementing some matriachal ways, which sound so good * tips for slowing down * how slow living challenges your own unhealthy beliefs and invites healing * how slow living moves you from resentment and passive aggressive communication to nurture. You can catch Rachelle at howtoliveslow.com and @howtoliveslow on the gram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2742 min
How to Live SlowEp 90 Living A Fomo Free LifeFOMO is the fear of missing out. It's based on our primal need to be accepted, to feel safe, and be worthy. So that’s what we are going to explore in todays episode. In this episode What does FOMO mean and what is it trying to tell us? My fear of causing FOMO. Why I worry I’ll never get to read all the books I want to read How to know when to react to your FOMO triggers Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest reco...
2022-06-2119 min
How to Live SlowEp 89 Do You Even Know What Your Needs Are?Dr Hilary Claire Rowsell is a clinical psychologist and mum of 2. She works with mothers to move out of postnatal depletion and become the vibrant, calm mother they desire to be and their family deserves. In this episode: Hilary’s story on becoming a vibrant mother A new perspective on values rather than goals Getting clear on emotions and what they might be telling us about our needs Becoming more intentional with our decisions by using values as a filter Understanding, accepting and honouring your needs as a human being Get the full show notes for...
2022-06-0734 min
Meant for More with Jo BendleHow to "live slow" with Slow Living Coach Rachelle Glendon"There isn’t a right way to do slow living you don't have to move to the country and start a veggie patch to live slowly"In this special episode, I'm chatting with Slow Living Coach Rachelle Glendon.Dive in and let me know what it brings up!If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me at @jo_bendle.Connect with Jo: https://joben...
2022-06-0219 min
How to Live SlowEp 88 Why Being Easy Going Isn't A Good ThingBeing easy-going is rebranded people-pleasing. When I realised I needed to become more self-led so I could have the internal fulfilment I desired as well as being able to advocate for myself and my family, things shifted dramatically. In this episode: Why the words we use really matter Why I’m no longer ‘easy-going’ Being more actively decisive in your own life Speaking up for yourself so you can advocate for your kids Stop juggling balls and open your umbrella instead Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and oth...
2022-05-2416 min
How to Live SlowEp 87 The Power of MatriarchyDo you see yourself as the co-leader of your family? I surely didn’t at first! Part of our cultural role as women is to play the good girl and stay quiet about our needs and expectations so we don’t upset others In this episode: Shifting from passive to active communication within your family dynamic My story of imaginary delegation Taking your place as leader in your family Moving beyond sharing the mental load to something better The first steps and benefits of family meetings Get the full show notes for this episode along with...
2022-05-1722 min
How to Live SlowEp 86 The Inner Work Of MotherhoodThis episode explores the idea that society doesn’t place much value on the mental load and work of motherhood. In this episode: Why the inner work comes first My story of learning to value myself The self care required to face your own negative behaviours Why convenient isn’t always satisfying How to change the way society values mothering and caring work Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Sign up for Martyr to Matriar...
2022-05-1023 min
How to Live SlowEp 85 Introducing Mental Load MayThe Mental Load - or you may also have heard the term emotional labour - leaves most mothers feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated at their perceived inability to keep up with everything on their to-do list. In this episode: What is the mental load My story of carrying too much mental load and my ‘feminist awakening’ How the mental load is connected to slow living Why reducing the mental load matters The different socialisations of men and women Creating a not-to-do list Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recom...
2022-05-0324 min
How to Live SlowEp 84 My Mountain MomentSo this is the story about a moment on a mountain. A conversation that changed everything. In this episode: A conversation that changed my perspective on the way society values mothers The slow unfolding of my motherhood journey The benefits of having my own ‘thing’ How the kids managed with me away Introducing Mental Load May Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Sign up for Martyr to Matriarch here] Want more slow liv...
2022-04-1927 min
How to Live SlowEp 83 How Slow and Seasonal Living Benefits My FamilyToday's episode is a fun one as I recorded it while sitting at the Brisbane International airport awaiting my flight to London for a solo trip! I talk about how slow living has benefited my family and my changed perception of time since acknowledging the seasons more. I also share a bit about what it feels like taking a 2 week trip on my own while leaving the kids and husband at home. In this episode Autumn retreat reflections, living more aligned to the changing of the seasons The different meanings of ‘season’ and how to apply it t...
2022-04-0515 min
How to Live SlowEp 82 My Seasonal PhilosophyI’ve been playing with seasonal living for the last year or so and I’ve learned that it’s so much more than flowers in spring, hot weather in summer, leaves falling off trees in Autumn and knitwear in winter! In this episode: My seasonal philosophy Things that will change throughout the seasons Entry points to becoming more seasonally aware and attuned All that and so much more in this episode PLUS, you are officially invited to my Autumn Retreat. I’m hosting this on 15th March at 730pm AEST - Click here to Register...
2022-03-1319 min
How to Live SlowEp 81 Summer Reflections, Autumn IntentionsAt the changing of every season, I’ve been reflecting on the season that’s ending - in this case Summer. I look at the intentions I set, how it all went, celebrating the successes and making notes for what I’ll do differently next time. Then, I set some intentions for the new season. All that and so much more in this episode PLUS, you are officially invited to my Autumn Retreat. I’m hosting this on 15th March at 730pm AEST - Click here to Register Get the full show notes for this episode...
2022-03-0126 min
How to Live SlowEp 80 How To Be Present For The Changing Seasons Of MotherhoodToday’s episode is all about how to be present for the season you are in, so that you can transition from one season to the next without feeling regret. We live in an age of digital distraction and intensive mothering - so the guilt is real! In this episode: How I’ve struggled with being present The changes I’ve felt through motherhood The seasons of motherhood and life - and where I’m at now How I knew I was shifting seasons again Some history of How To Live Slow and what’s coming up next Get the full show...
2022-02-1634 min
How to Live SlowEp 79 Starting A Virtual Assistant BusinessWhen it’s time to go back to work, a lot of mums get frustrated at the lack of good, flexible jobs that use their best skills. My guest today is Susan Wilkin and 12 years ago she was in that exact position. In this episode: How Susan's work has evolved over the years Where to start if you’re exploring this idea Transferable skills, finding your niche and flexibility Where to find your first clients Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here W...
2022-02-0230 min
How to Live SlowIs Homeschooling Right For Your Family?Eva Van Strijp, a home-schooling mum of 6 amazing kids, sustainable low-tox business owner and hobby farmer has a wealth of knowledge and experience having home-schooled for 11 years so far and her approach is relaxed, flexible and child-led. Home-schooling is different to home learning because you’re in the drivers seat, not trying to guide your kids through curriculum outlined by the teachers at school. Just like having your own business is different to working at a 9-5 job! In this episode: About Eva and her home-school life with 6 kids What a typical day might look...
2022-01-1831 min
How to Live SlowHealing Your Over-Giving HabitIf you identify as a people pleaser or over-giver in any way and you also struggle with emotional or comfort eating then you are in for an eye opener! In this episode: Suzanne’s weight-loss backstory The real reason you keep re-gaining the weight Why we over-give Healing the habit of over-giving Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Sign up for Martyr to Matriarch here] Want more slow living inspo? If...
2022-01-1125 min
How to Live SlowThe Slow Life ProjectMy guest today is Lana Hall, psychologist, author, and woman on a mission to empower other women to live a meaningful, authentic and joyous life with full confidence. In this episode: About Lana and her book The Slow Life Project What living a Slow Life means Ways to figure out what your values are Why it’s so important to know your values Sticking to your values when things get tough. Why discipline is more important than motivation Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow livin...
2022-01-0425 min
How to Live SlowWork From Home/Life FlowHow do you work from home without recreating work AT home? That’s what today’s episode with our guest Stacey Marie is all about. Many of us mums find ourselves being the flexible parent - which often means we work from home or start our own businesses to be more available for our families and create a lifestyle that suits us. If you’re the flexible parent while also being your own boss it can be an interesting dance to play with. Stacey has worked from home for quite a few years now and she has...
2021-12-2829 min
How to Live SlowSpring Reflections, Summer IntentionsThis is my quarterly instalment of reflecting on the previous season and setting intentions for the coming one. In this episode: Spring Reflections Summer Intentions News and updates on the podcast and what’s happening in 2022 What I’m reading and watching Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloads, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Sign up for Martyr to Matriarch here] Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Face...
2021-12-1536 min
How to Live SlowWhen Mum Finds Out She Has ADHDA lot of women discover their neurodivergence only by going through the diagnosis process with their children. That was the case for my guest today, Rebecca Thompson from ADHD Assist. Rebecca was diagnosed at 48 and she’s only known she has ADHD for 2 years. In this episode: What some of the symptoms of ADHD are for women Why women often only find out they have ADHD by going through the process with their kids The implications for quality of life and self esteem of a missed or late diagnosis Why getting a diagnosis matters, even if yo...
2021-11-3029 min
How to Live SlowHow To Explain Your Slow LifestyleI share my thoughts on how to explain your slow living choices to family, friends and even work colleagues without over-explaining or justifying. In this episode: 1. The 3 things you need to be clear on BEFORE you say anything 2. How and where a lack of boundaries might have started 3. Self-leadership and valuing your own desires over other peoples judgements Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloadables, guest recommendations and other slow living content here Want to work with me!? [Sign up for Martyr...
2021-11-1620 min
How to Live SlowPermission To Paint with Ros GervayMy guest today Ros Gervay from Permission To Paint shares around the following: An expanded view of creativity Why creativity is so good for wellbeing A client story of anxiety support through painting Ros’ thoughts on why we need to give ourselves permission to paint Creativity and slow living - a match made in heaven! Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloadables, guest recommendations and other slow living content here [Sign up for Martyr to Matriarch here] Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for...
2021-11-0320 min
More Than Mothering PodcastSlow Living For Mothers with Rachelle Glendon from @howtoliveslow ⠀This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
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Rachelle Glendon: Slow Living For Mothers @howtoliveslow ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Rachelle is a slow living coach and matrescence advocate who helps mums navigate the busy pace of modern life to create calmer lives for themselves. She’s the founder of How To Live Slow, a podcast host and creator of the Martyr To Matriarch method.
2021-10-2330 min
How to Live SlowEp 70 Elevate Daily RitualsIn todays episode we are talking about how to get out of the mundane daily grind of routine through an understanding of the 5 elements of a ritual. Why creating family rituals can shift the family dynamic and create comfort The 5 elements of a ritual that you can use to elevate your daily routines Instilling family values naturally and breaking cycles CLICK HERE to learn more about The Slow Guide To Creating Family Rituals Get the full show notes for this episode along with links, downloadables, guest recommendations and other slow living content here [Si...
2021-10-1911 min
How to Live SlowLiving An Ayurvedic LifestyleMy guest today Harmony Robinson-Stagg from Harmony Inspired Health gives us an overview of Ayurveda and how we can use it to live a life more attuned to nature and our natural selves. Harmony is an Ayurveda & Integrative Health Practitioner and also a registered nurse, a pilates and barre instructor and has many other integrative qualifications. In this episode: What is Ayurveda The Ayurvedic philosophy and how it can help with burnout and overwhelm The Doshas and the 5 elements How to use the Doshas in your lifestyle Get the full show notes for this ep...
2021-10-0529 min
How to Live SlowGetting Your Hormones Sorted With The Fertility Awareness MethodHannah Fenner from The Body Bluprint is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator who fell into charting her cycle while experiencing a 4-year journey with infertility. She uncovered multiple hormonal issues, and was able to advocate for her health and conceive naturally. In This Episode: Hannah's infertility to baby story Using the Fertility Awareness Method to get pregnant or avoid getting pregnant Understanding signs and symptoms as messages from your body, not a sign it is broken What are things we can do if we’re feeling ‘hormonal’, what does that actually mean? Getting started with understanding endocr...
2021-09-2131 min
How to Live SlowWinter Reflections Spring IntentionsBack in May, I decided to put the podcast into Winter hibernation mode and release fortnightly episodes. Little did I know I was actually committing to a bigger seasonal shift into Winter settings for my whole life. It’s been glorious! So today I’m sharing my reflections on how I feel after a Winter of honouring and prioritising rest and how it’s influenced my energy and capacity for the coming Spring season. Living according to the seasons has huge benefits for women particularly. I hope you’ll be encouraged to give it a try.
2021-09-0727 minHow to Live SlowWhy Most People Find It So Hard To Slow DownMy guest today is someone I’ve learned a lot about 'slow living' from. Emma is the founder of the incredibly insightful blog "Simple Slow Lovely", she is a mum of two, lives in New Zealand and is a highly sensitive introvert who loves helping others like her find strength and joy through boundaries and self exploration. Emma joins me today for a chat about how she does 'slow', her ideas for creating a slow family dynamic and why so many of us struggle with slowing down. Surprisingly, it’s not just capitalist guilt that cause...
2021-08-2641 minHow to Live SlowNormalising Self Care for MumsThere are those times we discover a healing modality that has such a profound impact on changing the quality of our life that we can’t help but share it with everyone we know. That’s what happened with my guest today, Gemma Mercer from Mummy Me Time. Gemma discovered reflexology at a time when she needed a serious overhaul on the way she took care of herself. Relaxing wasn’t a thing she knew how to do - most of us don't right? Enter reflexology, and life changed in many ways for her. At Mummy M...
2021-08-1035 minHow to Live SlowFinding Your Version of A Sweet LifeMy guest today is Sarah Potter, hypnocoach at La Dolce Vita or the "Sweet Life". We chat about how to create a life that’s built on intention and self awareness. We discuss finding the right flow for your days and weeks and how to give yourself permission to do things your way, even when that doesn't match what most people might do. Sarah shares some tools and techniques that can really transform your ability to listen to yourself. Quote: “nudges feel like magic, listen to them and life will be sweet” I...
2021-07-2741 minHow to Live SlowGet Productive For A PurposeIt’s time to meet my coach! Jo Bendle is the founder of the "Meant For More" movement, she's had a big impact on the love I have for my business and my commitment to seeing "How To Live Slow" have as big of an impact as possible. Jo is a unique activator and even though you could call her a ‘productivity coach’ she does more than just giving you the practical tools to get yourself organised. Infact, her framework for that is relatively light - which appeals to my slow and simplified living philosophy! W...
2021-07-1336 min
More Organised Less Clutter9. How to live slow with Rachelle GlendonIn this guest episode, Narelle talks with Rachelle, a slow living coach for women who want to slow down and start living a more intentional life. In the episode: -Rachelle shares her journey from YouTube family vlogs to her podcast How to Live Slow and the development of her programs about Slow Living. -She shares her morning rituals with a positive action plan -What’s slow living? -Barriers to slow living. -Tips to help you live a slower and more intentional life. Link...
2021-06-3023 minHow to Live SlowSelf Love For Sensitive SoulsSam Murrell is a Mama of one young daughter living in Essex, UK. She is the founder of Mothers’ Hood, a learning and support village for mothers and is a passionate matrescence activist. She joins us today for a slow living, self care chat. I love sharing the stories of motherhood and how our unique life experiences and personality interplay with our children to then teach us what we most need to learn. We also talk about parent groups and womens circles and how each one serves a different purpose in our motherhood journey. In...
2021-06-2945 minHow to Live SlowFeeding Our Babies With LoveI’ve wanted to have a lactation consultant come on the podcast for a while now, to speak about breastfeeding choices and explore how slowing down might support the establishment of a breastfeeding relationship. As well as what to do if you can’t slow down. So I’m very excited to introduce you to Sheila Marie Ratcliffe who is a Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Her career on child health & development in a variety of paediatric areas along with her personal motherhood journey led her to ultimately specialize in supporting the mother-baby breastfeeding dyads...
2021-06-1627 minHow to Live SlowFeeding Our Babies With LoveI’ve wanted to have a lactation consultant come on the podcast for a while now to speak about breastfeeding choices and explore how slowing down might support the establishment of a breastfeeding relationship and discuss what to do if you can’t slow down. I’m very excited to introduce you to Sheila Marie Ratcliffe who is a Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Her career on child health & development in a variety of paediatric areas along with her personal motherhood journey led her to ultimately specialize in supporting the mother-baby breastfeeding dyads and growing...
2021-06-1529 minHow to Live SlowRedefining Successful Work Life BalanceMothers are always trying to find ways to balance everything on their plate. We wear many hats and play lots of roles. We beat ourselves up when we inevitably fail at the impossible task of being everything to everyone, but what if there was a reason outside of ourselves as to why it’s hard? My guest Kelly Thistlethwaite from Yorkshire Yogi joins me today to discuss this reason. It’s called the inner split and it’s one of the foundational concepts of matrescence. In case you are new here and not sure what matrescence is, it’s t...
2021-06-0136 min
The Systems Zone podcast4. Slow Living with Rachelle GlendonDuring this episode, I share a conversation with Rachelle Glendon from How to Live Slow. Rachelle is a slow living coach who takes you from overwhelmed to spending quality time with your family. I’m bringing you this insightful episode because of the importance of slowing down and avoiding burn out not just in business but in life as well. During this episode Rachelle shares with us how do you know when to slow down, how do you start, some of the steps to slowing down, self care, removing clutter from your life and the benefits to living slower.
2021-05-2617 minHow to Live SlowDoing Less for Better Postpartum RecoveryKath Baquie is a physiotherapist and founder of FitNest Mama. We connected in Instagram and decided to record a podcast together to discuss her perspectives of doing less in the postpartum stage for physical recovery and my perspective of why slowing down is essential for wellbeing. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, have a to-do list as long as your arm or just craving a life of doing less, this episode is a must listen. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mamma or finished having babies and in the thick of school run, playdates and extracurricular activities, this epis...
2021-05-2530 minHow to Live SlowHabits That Keep You BusyWe’ve all heard of money blocks, which are the self-sabotage behaviours and stories we believe about money that stop us being financially abundant. There are also similar things we do that keep us busy and stop us being time and energy prolific. I’ve identified 9 habits or “busy blocks” that keep us stuck in the cycle of overwhelm and eventually lead to burn out. Which one do you most recognise in yourself? Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Facebook i...
2021-05-1829 minHow to Live SlowLiving A Valued LifeDo you know what you truly value? It’s so easy to live life on auto-pilot, feeling a little lost and unfulfilled but unsure why. One day you wake up and realise you’re so far down a life path that doesn’t feel you’re own, that you don’t know how to change. My guest today, Laura Greenwood, is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for the NHS in the UK. She works with her clients on discovering what their values are, helping them to move toward a life that feels aligned to those values, while growing or maintai...
2021-05-1147 minHow to Live SlowNordic Perspectives of Slow LivingToday is a total nerd out on slow living with my friend Susanna from The Nordic Mum. We’ve had some great chats about slow living this year, so we thought we’d record our chat and share it with you. In this episode: Burn out and busy-ness The Nordic habit of life before work Being Present for life Productivity and organisation Slow living choices and ‘missing out’ Family connection rituals Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Facebook in the How To Live Slow Commu...
2021-05-0434 minHow to Live SlowSlow Living Experiments For You To TryWant to try slow living on for size? In this episode, I share 3 practical and relatively easy to-do experiments you can try out. Do each one for a week and see if it makes a difference to your daily life. I’m also hosting these experiments inside my free Facebook group so if you want to see how others are going and to share your experiences, join us there! How To Live Slow Community Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Facebook in t...
2021-04-2710 minHow to Live SlowSelf SilencingWomen are socially conditioned to self-silence, denying our needs for the benefit of others. When we become mothers, this can become very problematic, as Allison Hillery has learned all too well. Allison has supported children and families with evidence based programs in particularly around emotional regulation so she has seen first hand the effects on families when mums self-silence. In her own motherhood experience, the issues of self-silencing manifested as postnatal depression. She joins me today to share some tools on recognising, honouring and moving through our self-silencing. In this episode How to...
2021-04-2019 minHow to Live SlowPeriod Shame And PatriarchyToday we’re going deep on period shame, body shame and how the patriarchy benefits from you feeling those things. My guest today is Kylie Blascetta, a women’s circle and workshop facilitator and huge advocate for body literacy. She brings new knowledge, ancient wisdom and practical tools to support us to evolve and challenge our stories and beliefs about our bodies. “When we reject our period, we’re rejecting ourselves” In this episode Body shame and building a more positive relationship with our body Period shame and understanding our hormonal cycle Steps to u...
2021-04-1356 minHow to Live SlowWhat I’ve Learned One Year OnToday I’m reflecting on the year that was and how things have changed over the first 12 months of How To Live Slow. A Huge thank you to all of my lovely guests, listeners and subscribers for being here over this time. It’s truly a privilege and an honour to be here with you, supporting each other in learning How To Live Slow. It’s been so beautiful to see that we are all the same - the circumstances of our lives might be different - but we all feel that deep desire to love a...
2021-04-0620 minHow to Live SlowThe Perfect Mother MythThe Perfect Mother Myth - it’s a construct of patriarchal motherhood that keeps us in martyrdom. That’s why, I’m really excited about today’s episode as it’s going to be so helpful to so many mums. My guest today is Louise East a certified Mindset and Life Coach and fellow Matrescence Facilitator. She works with overwhelmed mums who are ready to release guilt and perfectionism and live a calmer, more intentional life that makes their heart happy. Louise shows us that it is possible and valuable to release yourself from the bi...
2021-03-3042 minHow to Live SlowSlow ParentingMy guest today is Bec Ellison, who lives in Darwin in Australia's Tropical North and is the mother of three beautiful children. She works with women as a motherhood mentor and is particularly passionate about keeping things as simple, joyful and connected as possible for families. She aims to lead by example in her parenting and life and totally acknowledges that we are all perfectly imperfect and doing the best we can. Our chat today is all about the benefits of slow parenting and what this looks like in Bec’s own life. “Slowing down, bein...
2021-03-2332 minHow to Live Slow49. Your Slow Living Questions AnsweredIn todays episode, I answer some of your slow living questions! How to explain slow living to others When you can’t say no, do the YES TEST instead How to stop being so overcommitted Ways to feel more time abundant Dealing with FOMO and what it really means First steps to sharing the mental load Want more slow living inspo? If you’re ready for a slower life, join us on Facebook in the How To Live Slow Community Take care, Rachelle x
2021-03-1619 minHow to Live SlowWhat You Need To Know To Improve Your RelationshipsMy guest today is Rachel Roberts, a relationship and family mentor who works with individuals, couples, and families focusing on self-discovery, communicating our needs and boundaries with grace, translating the masculine and feminine for loving and meaningful connections, and tuning into What Your Soul Holds. It’s a deep conversation about the elements of getting to know yourself before you try to improve your relationships. Rachel shows us why its important to do inner work - and when you do, you may just find you don’t need to improve anything else! Becoming self-compassionate when you have...
2021-03-1040 minHow to Live SlowMaking The Change To A Slower LifeThere's a quote I've seen that goes something like "Your body whispers to you but if you don't listen, it will shout". My guest today, Cerenity Incze, has earned the wisdom from this lesson in huge ways. After receiving a diagnosis of Hashimoto's, an autoimmune thyroid disease, she and her family made a drastic move to declutter their lives, move countries and create a lifestyle that promoted healing and connection. In this episode: The inner split - navigating work, motherhood and illness What happens when you don't listen to the whispers from your body? Letting go...
2021-03-0247 minHow to Live SlowWhat You Need To Know About Mum RageMy guest today is psychologist and hypnobirthing practitioner Rebecca Black who I invited on the show to talk about maternal rage. If you've felt that simmering feeling of anger like you're on the edge, a sense of frustration and a tinge of resentment, you're likely experiencing the completely normal feeling we lovingly call mum rage. The problem with mum rage is that we hold this story that a "good mother" is always calm and level headed. So when we explode, it's immediately followed by a sense of shame and failure. It's because of the good mother stereotype...
2021-02-2327 minHow to Live SlowWhat Is A Matriarch and How Does She Live Slower?What is a matriarch? And what has that got to do with slow living? In this episode we define the matriarch and learn how we can become more of the matriarch of our family, develop our self worth so that we don't fall into the energy of martyrdom. Martyrdom is when we get stuck in the negative emotions and experiences of motherhood like resentment, overwhelm, exhaustion and sacrifice. Let's change that? In this episode: What Is A Matriarch? How does a matriarch live a slower life? Ways we get stuck in martyrdom Interpreting the...
2021-02-1624 min
Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: Kath Baquie from FitNest MamaPregnancy and After Birth: Why doing less is doing more, with Rachelle Glendon from How to Live SlowSend a textIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, have a to do list as long as your arm or just craving a life of doing less, this episode is a must listen. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mamma or finished having babies and in the thick of school run, play-dates and extracurricular activities, this episode is all about slowing down and tuning in to what you really want life to be about.My special guest today is Rachelle Glendon, certified Life Coach from How to Live Slow. She joins me to talk about slow livi...
2021-02-1636 minHow to Live SlowHow To Reconnect After Socially DistancingErin Bourke is the founder of The Parents Hub, a space in Melbourne for parents and carers who want to be part of a community and feel supported in their parenting journey. I invited her on the podcast to talk about the importance of in-person connection and how to reconnect after the socially distanced year that was 2020. Many of us, even the most socially extroverted, have found ourselves feeling a little socially awkward after periods of lockdown or isolation due to coronavirus. Erin shares what we can do to move past that and find ways to start...
2021-02-0931 minHow to Live SlowHow To Develop Self CompassionDr Zali Yager is a body image researcher and an Associate Professor in the Institute for Health and Sport at VU. Zali has three kids, aged 7, 5, and 5 who have forced her to slow down, refocus priorities, and look within for validation instead of seeking it from external sources. Zali joins us today to talk about how to develop self-compassion and be kind to yourself even when you experience change, loss or failure. In this episode: Zali's pregnancy loss and how she healed from it Moving interstate for a lifestyle - what works and what doesn't? External v...
2021-02-0236 minHow to Live SlowGoing Carbon PositiveThis episode takes a slight detour from the usual mum life topics I talk about but I think you'll agree that it's related. I worry about our future. What will life be like for our kids? Not just their mental health, job prospects or freedom of movement but also what kind of climate will they live in? Have we done enough to mitigate climate change? And what can we do now to help slow it further? Today's guest is Louise Tarrier, the CEO of Carbon Positive Australia. If you've felt a growing sense...
2021-01-2628 minHow to Live SlowWhy mums deserve to live slower in early motherhoodThere are some times in life that I believe slow living is more important than others. Early motherhood is one of those times. We are naturally called into the bubble of family life, the bubble is where we rest, transform and connect. A few years later, with one or multiple kids in tow, we emerge anew, ready to get back into society in a wider way. The problem is, it rarely goes that way. Instead, early motherhood becomes the busiest time of our lives, whether we return to work or not. This is the problem of a...
2021-01-1914 minHow to Live SlowHow To Listen To Your IntuitionSomething that's coming up a lot lately in conversations I've been having with mamas is about learning to listen to your body, tune into your cycles and develop your intuition. So I asked my lovely friend Kate Manley to have a chat about how to get started. Kate shares from the perspective of getting started but even if you've been tracking your cycles for a while, this chat will take things further for you. In this episode: Getting in tune with the natural seasons Getting in tune with your cycles What is intuition and how to...
2021-01-1231 minHow to Live SlowReconnecting With Your Partner After KidsThis week, it's time to kick it up a gear and start the new year with a deeeeep conversation about relationships. My guest is Nicole Mathieson, a relationship coach who helps couples create the loving intimate relationships they've always wanted. Nicole has been married for 24 years and her kids are school aged so I wanted to ask her on the show to share her wisdom as a coach but also her lived experience of making it through the early years of parenthood, which are a minefield for relationship discontent. This is unmissable episode. ...
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Simple YouHow to Live Slow with Rachelle GlendonToday’s guest is Rachelle Glendon, slow living coach from How to Live Slow. In decluttering your life, physical clutter plays a big part but so does learning how to simplify our schedules and our mindsets. In this episode Rachelle and I discuss the mental load of mums, establishing boundaries, FOMO and how we can start practicing the principles of slow living to protect our physical and mental health. Links and resources: Follow Rachelle on Instagram @howtoliveslow and https://www.howtoliveslow.com Follow me on Instagram @simplymel01 For more simple living tips and...
2021-01-0537 minHow to Live SlowChoosing A Guiding Word For Your New YearIt's that time of year when we're all tempted to set unachievable New Years' resolutions. If there's one thing I could encourage you to do, it would be to please reconsider this option and instead, choose a guiding word for the year. I share more about why in this easy listening episode - let's just say, you grow where your intention goes! In this episode: The story of how I started choosing a word for the year My words for the last 10-ish years My word for 2021 How to choose your own word Want to take...
2020-12-2918 minHow to Live SlowFestive Rituals and Traditions all yearMerry Christmas to you! I hope you are now finalising all those stressful last details for your Christmas gatherings and beginning to wind down into that precious time of year where the days flow differently and blur into one. I have a special solo episode for you today, just to say thanks for a great year! Despite all that's gone on in 2020, it's been one filled with connection, community and new ways of finding joy. Reflecting on everything, I think we've showed great resilience and for those who are still recovering, I'm sending you deep love.
2020-12-2215 minHow to Live SlowShifting Your Energy with KinesiologyToday's guest is Ilana Kosakiewicz from Ilana K Kinesiology and we're talking all things energy. As with all my podcast guests we go on many tangents and this one is no different! Ilana shares just some of her infinite wisdom on shifting your own energy, how to get grounded and how to interact more effectively with people who normally drain your energy. Knowing how to protect your energy is the basis of beginning to overcome people pleasing and holding personal boundaries, without having to say anything. You can send intentional energy out that communicates a lot in...
2020-12-1539 minHow to Live SlowHealthy Habits For 2021Last week I shared how I set a longer term goal of changing my core beliefs around the capabilities of my body after having kids. This week I've invited Nikki Knieriem from Mum Me Fit Time to talk about how to change the way you see fitness or weight loss goals from the perspective of a personal trainer. Nikki does things a little differently from a lot of PT's in that she helps her clients from a holistic view and encourages them to get the basics of self-care right so that they can achieve their bigger goals.
2020-12-0831 min
The Energy ShiftImportant of Slow Living With Rachelle Glendon | E22Do you live your life the way you value it? Living life the way you want or the way we have been brought up to live? What if you would slow down life enough so that you could really enjoy it? In this episode we will be discussing the concept of slow living with Rachelle Glendon and how you too can create a slow living lifestyle. Show Notes: Rachelle:Website: www.howtoliveslow.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-live-slow/id1508279343 Ins...
2020-12-0831 minHow to Live SlowDelayed GratificationThis year I've been doing some personal experiments. I've honed in on my priorities and set long term goals in alignment with those. But I've also broken those goals down into individual steps that are enjoyable in their own right. One of my core priorities is personal growth but before this is possible, I needed to change my subconscious beliefs and choose a new one: I can become better. Years of raising my babies has left me depleted and running on empty so instead of setting myself an impossible goal of "running x distance and...
2020-12-0122 min
The Wild Success Podcast with Lizzie Moult#95 Laying the Foundations for Slow Living with Rachelle GlendonOn today’s episode of the Wild Success Podcast is Rachelle Glendon and we dive into the topic of Slow Living, the foundation pieces to create a slow life and what that actually means how to be in the moment and practice presence. Rachelle is a coach and the host of How to Live Slow Podcast. She's a wife, a mom, and a reformed overachiever. Who's learned the long way that fulfilling her life isn't just ticking off the to-do list or reaching milestones.
2020-11-3020 minHow to Live SlowResting Well with Yin and Nidra YogaOne of the core tenets of slow living is to prioritise rest, which as mums with young kids know is often hard to come by! Today on the podcast I have Narelle King from Simple Happy Wellness and we talk about how to rest more, calm the nervous system to sleep better and the wide-ranging benefits of two yoga practices that she teaches: yin and nidra yoga. If you feel that "tired but wired" feeling from being constantly in demand and feel that you can't wind down, this episode is for you. In...
2020-11-2427 minHow to Live SlowSharing Kindness This ChristmasRecently I've been searching for some lovely things to include in our Christmas box, which is a family tradition we do on 1st December where we give the kids a little box of Christmas goodies, including an pjs, books and of course an advent calendar. I stumbled across this gorgeous advent calendar from a company Sharing Kindness, which has kindness prompts and a sticker scene instead of chocolates. So of course, I had to invite the creator of these calendars on the podcast to chat. Her name is Tess Bell and she is kindness personified. ...
2020-11-1726 minHow to Live SlowThe Mental LoadToday I have a very special guest on the show, Dr Robyn Miller from The Mental Load Project. Robyn and I talk about what the mental load is, how it affects families and what to do about it. In this episode: What the mental load is Why the mental load falls to mums first How to change this and share the mental load, gracefully Robyns process to start the conversation in your family Want more slow living inspo? Download your copy of the essential guide on How To Live Slow. Get started living s...
2020-11-1041 minHow to Live SlowThe Pillars Of A Slow LifeToday I share what my four pillars of slow living are and how they can benefit mums specifically. In this episode: The four pillars of a slow life Why slow living is so important for families How slowing down benefits mums specifically Want more slow living inspo? Download your copy of the essential guide on How To Live Slow. Get started living slow. Need community support? Join my Facebook group, the How To Live Slow Community. Or if you’re ready to go all in, join the waitlist for the...
2020-11-0316 minHow to Live SlowGetting Started With Slow FashionThis episode is an activation. A call to look at how you and I can be better global citizens. Today we focus on slow, responsible fashion choices and how to get started with making the switch to a sustainable wardrobe for you and your family. My guest is Joanna from Caravan Creative. Joanna is a social media strategist for responsible fashion brands and she shares with us her ideas to get started with more sustainable clothing choices and why we should. In this episode: What slow/responsible fashion is Why does it matter? Stats...
2020-10-2743 minHow to Live SlowSlow Living For Mental CalmTo celebrate World Mental Health Day, I was invited to speak as part of an online summit created by Crystal from The Gentle Counsellor. Today I share the recording of that interview, which is on how slow living can help create mental calm. We talk about what slow living is, how we lived in a rigged consumer system and how to disengage, the importance of rest, and where to start. So all of my favourite things! In this episode: Slow living for mental calm Living in a rigged consumer system The power of rest...
2020-10-2133 minHow to Live SlowDeclutter Your Life SimplyTodays guest is Mel from Simply Mel Living. Mel is a declutter coach and is anther old friend from my youtube days. She helps her clients with overcoming the blocks they have around getting started with decluttering and takes them through her process to make a real difference in their homes and lives. We talk about her decluttering methods, pinterest perfection, being ok with being good enough, where to start on your decluttering mission, creating an inviting home for those you love and some of our personal sticking points on decluttering - those tricky sentimental items. You...
2020-10-1429 minHow to Live SlowDesign Thinking For A Fulfilling LifeTodays Guest is Ale Wiecek - the founder and CEO of SqrOne, an organisation centred around design thinking to help you create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This was an incredible chat, it’s always so fun learning new strategies from people who are experts in their field. Especially when they're as committed to helping people as Ale clearly is. Ale shares about what design thinking is and how we can utilise the process in our lives to make incremental change. We talk about conducting life experiments, developing a growth mindset and overcoming fears to...
2020-09-3028 minHow to Live SlowHelpful Words For Daily Difficult MomentsThis episode is about the power of the words we use, how we can change our language and mindset in difficult moments to help us create a more fulfilling life and the power of showing up in each moment as it is. In this episode: What is a daily difficult moment Why showing up well in difficult moments leads to a fulfilling life Unhelpful language that blocks time Helpful language to help things move forward Want more slow living inspo? Download your copy of the essential guide on How To Live Slow. Get s...
2020-09-2311 minHow to Live SlowLearning How To Love Your BodyToday’s episode I want to talk a bit more about the idea of self-acceptance, particularly from a physical point of view and how we see ourselves and our physical bodies. In this episode: Being martyr mothers The idea of body love Slow living benefits
2020-09-0922 min
The Naturopath Next Door with Pam HirdLearning The Art Of Saying No with Rachelle GlendonSaying no can be really difficult and it takes practice to feel comfortable doing it without the guilt! In this episode, I chat with Rachelle Glendon about her three step process to saying no and why it's important to understand your priorities.
You don't want to miss:
•The 3 step process to saying no
•Why we shouldn't feel guilty for saying no
•Why it's important to understand your priorities
•Why you need to ask your future self questions
Plus Rachelles bonus tip
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2020-07-2717 minHow to Live Slow1. Welcome to How to Live SlowThis is the first official show of the How to Live Slow podcast and I am so excited to be in the studio! My name is Rachelle and I would like to share my story, how to live slow, why I started the podcast and who it’s for. I’m a host, wife and mother of 2 boys. In this episode: About Rachelle Slow living is the antidote to overwhelm What is slow living Links: Website Instagram
2020-04-1510 min
The SuperMum Podcast097: How to Take a Back-Seat from Life in the Fast Lane | Rachelle GlendonMum life is a rush. Rushing to do the drop off so you can get to work on time. Rushing to get the children's dinner on the table before the hunger-monster rears its ugly head. Rushing to grab some groceries before your time without the kids is up. Rush. Rush. Rush. But what if you could change gear and slow down a little? That's what Brisbane mum Rachelle Glendon did two years ago when her son Max was born. Realizing that she'd spent her life using activity and busyness to curb the emotional pai...
2019-03-1138 min