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Dishing with Stephanie's DishStephanie O'Dea on Slow LivingThis week, we're excited to bring you a thought-provoking conversation with the wonderful Stephanie O'Dea, bestselling author and advocate for slow living.In this episode, Stephanie O'Dea dives deep into her journey from being known as the "crock pot queen," where I first connected with her (see her Slow cooker Brussels sprouts and Apricot Brie recipes below) , to embracing a more deliberate and slow-paced lifestyle. While we are in the month of Crocktober and Stephanie’s book, “Make It Fast, Cook It Slow,” is never leaving my shelf, I also was really interested in her new “Slow Living...
2024-11-0130 min
Slow LivingYour American Dream while Parenting -- Michelle's StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 118: Your American Dream while Parenting -- Michelle's StoryMichelle Grosser is the host of the Calm Mom podcast. She decided to give up her law practice after becoming a mother and has never been happier.Michelle was an attorney running a busy law firm by day, law school professor by night, all while trying to parent her kids, pour into her marriage, and keep up with her home - and what she found is that she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the fast track to burnout.In this episode we talk about how...
2024-01-0829 min
Slow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Your American Dream while Parenting -- Michelle's StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 118: Your American Dream while Parenting -- Michelle's StoryMichelle Grosser is the host of the Calm Mom podcast. She decided to give up her law practice after becoming a mother and has never been happier.Michelle was an attorney running a busy law firm by day, law school professor by night, all while trying to parent her kids, pour into her marriage, and keep up with her home - and what she found is that she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the fast track to...
2024-01-0829 minSlow LivingNew Year, New(er) YouSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 117: New Year, New(er) YouIn this episode we talk about whether or not New Year Resolutions "work" and if you should make them.I owe my whole career to sticking to my New Year Resolution --I explain how to come up with an idea that feels good and then how to follow through, even on the days you don't want to.To get my daily worksheet planning tool, go to StephanieODea.com/newyouOverview I love helping listeners embark upon their own journey to Slow Down, and live the life they’ve always dr...
2024-01-0125 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.New Year, New(er) YouSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 117: New Year, New(er) YouIn this episode we talk about whether or not New Year Resolutions "work" and if you should make them.I owe my whole career to sticking to my New Year Resolution --I explain how to come up with an idea that feels good and then how to follow through, even on the days you don't want to.To get my daily worksheet planning tool, go to StephanieODea.com/newyouOverview I...
2024-01-0125 minSlow LivingEncore Episode: Mindset - Action - ConsistencySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistencysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 go back, pick one, and start back up again.Learn more about one-on...
2023-12-2526 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Encore Episode: Mindset - Action - ConsistencySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistencysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 ne...
2023-12-2526 minSlow LivingEncore Episode: Success Secrets Part 3Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 115 - Success Secrets Part 3This is the third part of the three part series of Success Secrets according to Steph.If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here.This episode wraps up the end of the series — and in it I share my thoughts on marriage, old age, and taking care of yourself NOW so you can live out the life you imagined in your retirement years.So I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comment...
2023-12-1829 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Encore Episode: Success Secrets Part 3Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 115 - Success Secrets Part 3This is the third part of the three part series of Success Secrets according to Steph.If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here.This episode wraps up the end of the series — and in it I share my thoughts on marriage, old age, and taking care of yourself NOW so you can live out the life you imagined in your retirement years.So I hope you enjo...
2023-12-1829 minSlow LivingEncore Episode: Success Secrets Part 1Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 113 - Success Secrets Part 1This is the first of a 3-part series where I explain my OWN 21 secrets to a successful life. This is a play on Brian Tracy's 21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires --and after realizing that this had become true for me, I made up my own success secrets.Take a listen and take notes!If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here.all podcast notes available at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesdaily journaling worksheet at stephanieodea.com/dailynew year new you honest...
2023-12-0434 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Encore Episode: Success Secrets Part 1Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 113 - Success Secrets Part 1This is the first of a 3-part series where I explain my OWN 21 secrets to a successful life. This is a play on Brian Tracy's 21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires --and after realizing that this had become true for me, I made up my own success secrets.Take a listen and take notes!If you'd like a copy of all of the Success Secrets in a handy-dandy PDF, get them here.all podcast notes available...
2023-12-0434 minSlow LivingStaying Optimisitic this Holiday Season -- Dr. Emily BashahSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 111: Staying Optimistic this Holiday Season with Dr. Emily Bashahsee all podcast notes.Chances are, this is a very busy week for you.I’d like to offer you a joyful listen while you are making all the things happen for all the people — pop in your earbuds and take a listen to the newest episode of the Slow Living podcast. In this interview, Dr. Emily Bashah, of the Optimistic American podcast shares how to stay Peaceful & Present during the holidays — even in the midst of family drama, an uncertain economy, and parenting strife.Le...
2023-11-2035 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Staying Optimisitic this Holiday Season -- Dr. Emily BashahSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 111: Staying Optimistic this Holiday Season with Dr. Emily Bashahsee all podcast notes.Chances are, this is a very busy week for you.I’d like to offer you a joyful listen while you are making all the things happen for all the people — pop in your earbuds and take a listen to the newest episode of the Slow Living podcast. In this interview, Dr. Emily Bashah, of the Optimistic American podcast shares how to stay Peaceful & Present during the ho...
2023-11-2035 minSlow LivingSomething from Nothing: Erin's StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 110: Something from Nothing with Erin ChaseToday is a fun episode --- I sit down with Erin Chase, from the $5 Dinner Mom and My FreezEasy websites. Erin and I have been friends for over 15 years, and in this episode she shares how she turned her simple idea into an online empire. And she did it all (in the beginning) with absolutely no-money down.The past few episodes have been talking about The American Dream -- and whether or not it's dead or still alive and kicking. Things have definitely changed --- no one is going...
2023-11-1354 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Something from Nothing: Erin's StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 110: Something from Nothing with Erin ChaseToday is a fun episode --- I sit down with Erin Chase, from the $5 Dinner Mom and My FreezEasy websites. Erin and I have been friends for over 15 years, and in this episode she shares how she turned her simple idea into an online empire. And she did it all (in the beginning) with absolutely no-money down.The past few episodes have been talking about The American Dream -- and whether or not i...
2023-11-1354 minSlow LivingMy Publishing StoriesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 109 Steph's Publishing Storiessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn this episode I share my publishing stories. Each book I've written has a slightly different story -- but the fact is that it wasn't something that just "happened" --- I've had the idea that I was a writer who wanted to write books since childhood.When I was in my very early twenties I began querying literary agents and it took close to 5 years of "NOs" before I got my first YES. And then I got fired from that publisher.Listen in as...
2023-11-0640 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.My Publishing StoriesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 109 Steph's Publishing Storiessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn this episode I share my publishing stories. Each book I've written has a slightly different story -- but the fact is that it wasn't something that just "happened" --- I've had the idea that I was a writer who wanted to write books since childhood.When I was in my very early twenties I began querying literary agents and it took close to 5 years of "NOs" before I...
2023-11-0640 minSlow LivingAngela's Story - living with Multiple SclerosisSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 102: Angela's Story of Living with Multiple Sclerosissee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI 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 define her.It’s just a part of who she is.Listen in as Angela shares how she processed her diagnosis and decided on purpo...
2023-09-1857 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Angela's Story - living with Multiple SclerosisSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea episode 102: Angela's Story of Living with Multiple Sclerosissee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI 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 define her.It’s just a part of...
2023-09-1857 minSlow LivingJanelle's Story - Sentimental DeclutteringSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 101: Sentimental Decluttering: Janelle's Storysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesJanelle 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 because the things we are faced with decluttering need to be done so in a thoughtful and caring way — not just tossed.Learn mor...
2023-09-1147 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Janelle's Story - Sentimental DeclutteringSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 101: Sentimental Decluttering: Janelle's Storysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesJanelle 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 because the things we are faced with decluttering need to be...
2023-09-1147 minSlow LivingBack to School ResolutionsSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 99 - Back to School Resolutionssee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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 and start taking daily action (baby steps count!) towards...
2023-08-2825 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Back to School ResolutionsSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 99 - Back to School Resolutionssee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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...
2023-08-2825 minSlow LivingPatience is a VirtueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 95 - Patience is a Virtuesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesThis 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 Happiness#53 The Bare MinimumOverview I love helping listeners embark upon their own journey to Slow Down, and live...
2023-07-3125 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Patience is a VirtueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 95 - Patience is a Virtuesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesThis 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 Mo...
2023-07-3125 minSlow LivingTime BlockingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 91 - Time Blockingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn 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 with the daily journaling worksheet at stephanieodea.com/dailyI hope you enjoy this e...
2023-07-0327 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Time BlockingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 91 - Time Blockingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn 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 blocki...
2023-07-0327 minSlow LivingIf It Looks Like a CultSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 89 - If It Looks Like a Cultsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 waterwear sunscreentake a sweaterdon’t do drugsstay away from creepy peopleand…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 Waco, Texas compound of Branch Davidians led by David Koresh. I remember watching L...
2023-06-1942 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.If It Looks Like a CultSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 89 - If It Looks Like a Cultsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 waterwear sunscreentake a sweaterdon’t do drugsstay away from creepy peopleand…don’t join a cult! In this newest episod...
2023-06-1942 minSlow LivingInternal DialogueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 88 - Internal Dialoguesee all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday’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 about not doing anything.I want you to move towards...
2023-06-1238 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Internal DialogueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 88 - Internal Dialoguesee all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday’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.
2023-06-1238 minSlow LivingWork - Life BalanceSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 86 - Work - Life Balancesee all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWork / 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 teach you to listen to your body and honor her — and do the thin...
2023-05-2925 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Work - Life BalanceSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 86 - Work - Life Balancesee all podcast episodes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWork / 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 re...
2023-05-2925 minSlow LivingMindset - Action - ConsistencySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistencysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 go back, pick one, and start back up again.Learn more about one-on...
2023-05-1525 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Mindset - Action - ConsistencySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 84 - Mindset - Action - Consistencysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesI’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 ne...
2023-05-1525 minSlow LivingDecision FatigueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 83 - Decision Fatiguesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf 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.#pinkiepromise Take a listen. I think you’ll really be surprised at how you can quickly and efficiently put some new things to work for you and...
2023-05-0830 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Decision FatigueSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 83 - Decision Fatiguesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf 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.#pinkiepromise Take a li...
2023-05-0830 minSlow LivingRemember the WoMomSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 81 - Remember the WoMomsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday’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 it’s not your whole entire entity. You still need to do things that are JUST FOR YOU. beca...
2023-04-2422 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Remember the WoMomSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 81 - Remember the WoMomsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday’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 yo...
2023-04-2422 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Don't Reinvent the WheelSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 80 - Don't Reinvent the Wheelsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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 b...
2023-04-1725 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Ruth's Slow Living Story - writing a novel during the pandemicSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 75 - Ruth's Slow Living Storysee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWe 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...
2023-03-1345 minSlow LivingSelf-LoathingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 71 - Self-Loathingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWhat 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 time — but you will be happier and more at peace and love your day-to-day life if you can...
2023-02-1323 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Self-LoathingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 71 - Self-Loathingsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWhat 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...
2023-02-1323 minSlow LivingSniffing Out ScamsSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 70 - Sniffing out Scamssee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn 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 check as best you can to keep from investing in what...
2023-02-0625 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Sniffing Out ScamsSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 70 - Sniffing out Scamssee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIn 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...
2023-02-0625 minSlow LivingShould there be Suffering?Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 69 - Should there be Suffering?see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesDo 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 there is to it.😉well, maybe there’s a bit more to it….take a listen...
2023-01-3016 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Should there be Suffering?Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 69 - Should there be Suffering?see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesDo 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...
2023-01-3016 minSlow LivingBelieving in MiraclesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 68 - Believing in Miraclessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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 — and it’s okay to dream. It’s okay to think up wild ideas. and it’s ALSO OKAY to not know...
2023-01-2325 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Believing in MiraclesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 68 - Believing in Miraclessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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...
2023-01-2325 minSlow LivingThe Messy MiddleSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 67 - The Messy Middlesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesYou 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 that you can make a huge dent in your goals even if...
2023-01-1630 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.The Messy MiddleSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 67 - The Messy Middlesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesYou 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 Charg...
2023-01-1630 minSlow LivingSlow Living Encore Series: Motivation is a ChoiceSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 65 - Motivation is a Choicesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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. Because probably about half the time, you really aren’t going to want to. and...
2023-01-0233 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Slow Living Encore Series: Motivation is a ChoiceSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 65 - Motivation is a Choicesee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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 d...
2023-01-0233 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Sober CuriousSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 58 - Sober Curious see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday’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 hav...
2022-11-1427 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.The Joy Is in the JourneySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 55 - The Joy Is in the Journey see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesThis 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...
2022-10-2423 minSlow LivingThe Bare MinimumSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 53 - The Bare Minimum see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesSo — 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 bare minimum is.and that’s what this w...
2022-10-1028 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.The Bare MinimumSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 53 - The Bare Minimum see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesSo — 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...
2022-10-1028 minSlow LivingQuiet QuittingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 49 - Quiet Quitting see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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?) ANYWAYS. “Quiet Quitting” has been in the news an AWFUL lot lately. And t...
2022-09-1226 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Quiet QuittingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 49 - Quiet Quitting see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’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...
2022-09-1226 minSlow LivingThe Sunday ScariesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 40 - The Sunday Scariessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday we are going to dive into a listener question from Tracy, who asks how to deal with the “Sunday Scaries.”Listen in as I share easy ways to try and ease the pain and anxiety that comes every weekend when you are trying to balance work, family, inlaws, and social obligations. It’s tricky. I’m not going to lie and say that everything is always going to be sunshine and roses and sparkly unicorns when you learn how to SLOW DOWN — But...
2022-07-1119 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.The Sunday ScariesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 40 - The Sunday Scariessee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesToday we are going to dive into a listener question from Tracy, who asks how to deal with the “Sunday Scaries.”Listen in as I share easy ways to try and ease the pain and anxiety that comes every weekend when you are trying to balance work, family, inlaws, and social obligations. It’s tricky. I’m not going to lie and say that everything is always going to be sunshin...
2022-07-1119 minSlow LivingCultivating DisciplineSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 39- Cultivating Disciplinesee all Slow Living Podcast notes, here.Discipline. do you think you either have it or you don’t?Discipline is a muscle -- it's something that you can decide on purpose how to cultivate and nurture and work out and grow.Listen as Steph shares mindset hacks to upgrade your thinking and massively influence how you view and understand Discipline.I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieodea on Instagram or Facebook or record a voice...
2022-07-0417 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Cultivating DisciplineSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 39- Cultivating Disciplinesee all Slow Living Podcast notes, here.Discipline. do you think you either have it or you don’t?Discipline is a muscle -- it's something that you can decide on purpose how to cultivate and nurture and work out and grow.Listen as Steph shares mindset hacks to upgrade your thinking and massively influence how you view and understand Discipline.I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any question...
2022-07-0417 minSlow LivingChasing HappinessSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 38- (Stop) Chasing HappinessOverview Let’s talk BEING HAPPY. are you happy? if not, why not? do you feel that happiness is something just outside your reach — and something that you are reaching for and searching for and something that OTHER people have and you don’t? and you feel like you’re Missing Something?I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieodea on Instagram or Facebook or record a voicemail question. If so, then this newest podcast episode is...
2022-06-2724 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Chasing HappinessSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 38- (Stop) Chasing HappinessOverview Let’s talk BEING HAPPY. are you happy? if not, why not? do you feel that happiness is something just outside your reach — and something that you are reaching for and searching for and something that OTHER people have and you don’t? and you feel like you’re Missing Something?I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me...
2022-06-2724 minSlow LivingHow to Find Your PurposeSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 37- How to Find Your PurposeSee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWhat is your life’s purpose? if you were forced to answer that question, could you easily? Today’s podcast episode — episode #37 will help you answer this question if you find that you can’t easily answer it.And guess what? If you CAN’T easily answer it, You are Not Alone. Most people can’t.In this episode I answer a listener question from Chelsea, who asks how to uncover your purpose —so then you know how to chart out your long ter...
2022-06-2029 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.How to Find Your PurposeSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 37- How to Find Your PurposeSee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesWhat is your life’s purpose? if you were forced to answer that question, could you easily? Today’s podcast episode — episode #37 will help you answer this question if you find that you can’t easily answer it.And guess what? If you CAN’T easily answer it, You are Not Alone. Most people can’t.In this episode I answer a listener ques...
2022-06-2029 minSlow LivingBecoming ResilientSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 36 - Becoming Resilientsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’s talk resilience. Would you consider yourself a resilient person? do you “go with the flow”or look at obstacles with an open-mind and a dose of flexibility? or do youcrumble and shut down and look at bumps in the road as “red flags” or “signs” that it’s not “meant to be?”what if it didn’t have to be so hard?what if you could keep your eye on the metaphysical ball and keep plugging forward —even against insurmountable or PERCEIVED insurmountable odd...
2022-06-1329 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Becoming ResilientSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 36 - Becoming Resilientsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesLet’s talk resilience. Would you consider yourself a resilient person? do you “go with the flow”or look at obstacles with an open-mind and a dose of flexibility? or do youcrumble and shut down and look at bumps in the road as “red flags” or “signs” that it’s not “meant to be?”what if it didn’t have to be so hard?...
2022-06-1329 minSlow LivingReal Clients, Real Results: BethSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 35 - Real Clients, Real Results: Bethsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf you've ever wondered what it would be like to be life coached, take a listen to this episode where Steph works with a former coaching client.Listen in as we chat and Beth shares what she learned by working directly with me and how she decided to Go For It and reach out for help.If you'd like a free coaching call, you can sign up at stephanieodea.com/mindset or learn about all the coaching offers at stephanieodea...
2022-06-0631 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Real Clients, Real Results: BethSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 35 - Real Clients, Real Results: Bethsee all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf you've ever wondered what it would be like to be life coached, take a listen to this episode where Steph works with a former coaching client.Listen in as we chat and Beth shares what she learned by working directly with me and how she decided to Go For It and reach out for help.If you'd like a free coaching call, you can sign up...
2022-06-0631 minSlow LivingDealing With DisappointmentSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 32 - Dealing With DisappointmentI have always been a day dreamer. I love planning things out in my head and then finding a way to orchestrate my dreams into reality.my daydreaming serves me well —unless other people are involved. Because I CAN NOT expect other people to read my mind and act out my day dreams.And that is what today’s episode is all about!I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieodea on Instagram or Facebook or ...
2022-05-1619 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Dealing With DisappointmentSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 32 - Dealing With DisappointmentI have always been a day dreamer. I love planning things out in my head and then finding a way to orchestrate my dreams into reality.my daydreaming serves me well —unless other people are involved. Because I CAN NOT expect other people to read my mind and act out my day dreams.And that is what today’s episode is all about!I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any question...
2022-05-1619 minSlow LivingHow to Handle “Being Triggered”Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 31 - How to Handle “Being Triggered”see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf you find that you are a person who is quick to “fly off the handle” or get upset quickly and sometimes irrationally, please —take the time to listen.You do not have to be this way. This is a fixable problem, and YES — it starts with learning how to Slow Down.if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieodeaon Instagram or Facebook or record a voicemail question.Overview I love helping listeners embark u...
2022-05-0930 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.How to Handle “Being Triggered”Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 31 - How to Handle “Being Triggered”see all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesIf you find that you are a person who is quick to “fly off the handle” or get upset quickly and sometimes irrationally, please —take the time to listen.You do not have to be this way. This is a fixable problem, and YES — it starts with learning how to Slow Down.if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephani...
2022-05-0930 minSlow LivingQuestioning & AnsweringSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 30 - Questioning & AnsweringToday’s episode — # 30 — answers some questions from readers/listeners —including a recorded voicemail from my very own little brother, Andy.🙂we talk about Goal Setting & Achieving, what to do about too many donated items, and Making your New Year’s Resolutions stick once and for all.For more info see: stephanieodea.com/newyoudownload daily journaling worksheet at stephanieodea.com/dailyHave any questions you’d like me to cover, or have a Slow Living Story of your own you’d like to share? Leave a voicemail, here.Overview I love helping listeners...
2022-05-0230 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Questioning & AnsweringSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 30 - Questioning & AnsweringToday’s episode — # 30 — answers some questions from readers/listeners —including a recorded voicemail from my very own little brother, Andy.🙂we talk about Goal Setting & Achieving, what to do about too many donated items, and Making your New Year’s Resolutions stick once and for all.For more info see: stephanieodea.com/newyoudownload daily journaling worksheet at stephanieodea.com/dailyHave any questions you’d like me to cover, or have a Slow Living S...
2022-05-0230 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Clean Less, Play MoreSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 29 - Clean Less, Play Moresee all Slow Living Podcast notes, here.Today’s episode — # 29 — comes directly from reader emails and messages —many of you LOVE the simple and easy chores and Daily To Do list as outlined in the Totally Together and Clean Less, Play More books.but you want it even easier.I get it.Listen in as I share what chores are absolutely necessary, what aren’t, how our house is pretty-much-always ready for company in less tha...
2022-04-2534 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Mindset Is EverythingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 28 - Mindset Is EverythingToday, we are going to talk MINDSET.This word gets thrown around an awful lot —and I have a lot of thoughts on what it means, what it doesn’t, and how to slowly and carefully massage your mindset into one that works well for you — in whatever phase of life you might be currently in.In a nutshell — mindset is about staying in the here and now and paying attention, without judgment, to what your brain is sayin...
2022-04-1826 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Creating StabilitySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 27 - Creating StabilityLet’s talk S-T-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y.Do you feel stable on a day to day basis?do you feel as if “everything is under control?”or do you feel floundery and that your mood, your thoughts, your reactions, your finances, and even your household organization?I used to think that it was my surroundings, my coworkers, my children, and my circumstances that determined my mood or the outcome of my day.That’s not the case.Tru...
2022-04-1130 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Stop Delaying HappinessSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 26 - Stop Delaying HappinessListen in as I talk about crazy simple ideas you can do TODAY — right this MINUTE to shift your mindset into one that serves you and into one where you truly *do* feel happier and more content — because that’s what I want for you. and that is what you deserve. You should spring out of bed each morning, with a great big cheezy grin on your face (well maybe not EVERYday…...
2022-04-0428 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Caring for the CaregiverSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 25 - Caring for the Caregiverchances are, you classify yourself as a caregiver in some way.Learn practical tips and tricks for meeting your own needs even while being in the midst of parenting or caring for an elderly family member or parent.Many of us are in the "sandwich generation" where we are caring for our own children and our parents at the same time.It's difficult, and sugar coating this trying time won't make it better. But there are...
2022-03-2827 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Labels -- The Good, Bad, and the UglySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 24 - Labels -- The Good, Bad, and the UglyI am so happy and excited to share this episode with you. I answer a listener/reader question from Jenny B. who called in and asked about whether or not being labeled as SHY at a young age set her up for a lifetime BEING shy — did getting labeled “turn” her shy? Listen in as I share my thoughts about how labels are not Black or White — I hope you enjoy this episode — and...
2022-03-2128 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Success Secrets Part 3Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 23 - Success Secrets Part 3This is the third part of the three part series of Success Secrets according to Steph.This episode wraps up the end of the series — and in it I share my thoughts on marriage, old age, and taking care of yourself NOW so you can live out the life you imagined in your retirement years.So I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieo...
2022-03-1427 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Success Secrets Part 1Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 21 - Success Secrets Part 1This is the first of a 3-part series where I explain my OWN 21 secrets to a successful life. This is a play on Brian Tracy's 21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires --and after realizing that this had become true for me, I made up my own success secrets.Take a listen and take notes!all podcast notes available at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesdaily journaling worksheet at stephanieodea.com/dailynew year...
2022-02-2833 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Coaching Follow-Up -- Real Clients, Real ResultsSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 20 - Coaching Follow-Up -- Real Clients, Real ResultsIn this episode Steph chats with Katherine B., who is a former one-on-one coaching client. Katherine shares how she decided to seek out coaching after years of doing things for other people --it was time for her to do something for herself. It sounds silly, but coaching is an absolutely wonderful form of self-care. If you've ever wondered what coaching is all about or whether or not you'd be a good candidate for coaching, take a...
2022-02-2154 minSlow Living2, 4, 6, EAT: Intermittent Fasting, SimplifiedSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 19 - 2 4 6 EAT: Intermittent Fasting, SimplifiedThis episode is based upon Stephanie O'Dea's 2, 4, 6 EAT book. You can purchase it here.Even if you never ever thought in a MILLION YEARS you would be a person who dabbled with fasting, I’d love for you to open up to the idea that it’s actually not for losing weight.It’s for regaining health.When I first heard of Intermittent Fasting way back in about 2016 or 2017, I incorrectly thought of it as a starvation diet, or just as a way to “hack” counting calories.I was wrong...
2022-02-1441 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.2, 4, 6, EAT: Intermittent Fasting, SimplifiedSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 19 - 2 4 6 EAT: Intermittent Fasting, SimplifiedThis episode is based upon Stephanie O'Dea's 2, 4, 6 EAT book. You can purchase it here.Even if you never ever thought in a MILLION YEARS you would be a person who dabbled with fasting, I’d love for you to open up to the idea that it’s actually not for losing weight.It’s for regaining health.When I first heard of Intermittent Fasting way back in about 2016 or 2017, I incorrectly thought of it as a starva...
2022-02-1441 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Matching Your Identity With IntegritySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 16 - Matching Your Identity With IntegrityToday I want to talk about the Intersection of Identity and Integrity.as you probably already know, your Identity is how you define yourself and how you also define yourself to others.and Integrity in a nutshell means: doing the right thing when no one is watching.It gets tricky when the two are not aligned —Episode# 16: Matching Your Identity with Integrity in this episode I share how for the longest time I let my mi...
2022-01-2426 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Motivation is a choiceSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 14 - Motivation is a choicetension is high.stress is high.the crankiness is palpable.BUT? I am here, sticking to what I said I was going to do, because I said I was going to do it.And that is what this week’s podcast episode is all about.Doing the THING — even when you really don’t want to.because if you are waiting for a fire to get lit underneath you to get sta...
2022-01-1029 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.New Years Resolutions -- Yay or Nay?Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 13 - New Years Resolutions -- Yay or Nay?Guess what? I LOVE New Years resolutions and am always skeptical of those who never make any.Download my worksheet PDF that I use with all of my coaching clients at stephanieodea.com/newyouIn this episode I share how to make goals and resolutions that are aligned with your Purpose and Vision for yourself —making arbitrary “rules” for yourself don’t work — and if that is how you created resolutions in the past, it’s not...
2022-01-0325 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Taking Stock of the Here and NowSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 12 - Taking Stock of the Here and NowThis is a New Year New You episode. For more information please see stephanieodea.com/newyouIn this particular podcast episode I share the exact questions that I ask my coaching clients to answer for themselves when they are ready to map out their dream life. This exercise can be done at any time — but a New Year is a great time to do some self-reflection and really try to pay attention to where you are...
2021-12-2730 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.How Woo Are You - Intersecting Belief With ActionSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 11 - How Woo Are You - Intersecting Belief With ActionHow “Woo” Are You? episode 11 of the Slow Living podcast — now available on your favorite podcast app. I was worried about recording this episode — I was worried maybe people would think that I’m too “out there” — or not “Christian enough” (I’m Presbyterian)– but I recorded it anyway, because this is who I am, and I truly do think and act and set up my life this way. In this newest episode of the Slow Li...
2021-12-2040 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Dealing with Overwhelm in Uncertain TimesSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 8 - Dealing with Overwhelm in Uncertain TimesThis week’s podcast episode is about how to keep going —even when you’re in the midst of uncertain times and circumstances and/or when you are in a period of grief. Episode# 8: Dealing with Overwhelm in Uncertain TimesIn this 8th episode of the Slow Living Podcast I answer a listener question from Laura.Laura’s in the midst of grief and overwhelm because her husband unexpectedly died.Ther...
2021-11-2919 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.How to Slow Down this Holiday SeasonSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 7 - How to Slow Down this Holiday SeasonNo matter how you slice it, the holiday season can be super stressful for even the most grounded and present and “awoken” of us.It’s tough. The holidays bring up memories that can be joyful and nostalgic but can also drudge up sadness and can trigger anxiety and depression.First off — you do not have to be everything to everybody.You do you.In this episode I talk about prope...
2021-11-2228 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Steps 4 and 5 to Slow LivingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 4 - Steps 4 and 5 to slow livingStep 4 to living a Slow Life: take action dailyStep 5 to living a Slow Life: tweak and fine-tune as neededWe discuss the importance of moving forward — bit by bit — towards the life you’ve dreamt about, and how to tweak and modify your plan as needed and when you deem necessary.I hope you enjoy it and find it useful!All podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesHave any questions you’d li...
2021-11-0119 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Steps 2 and 3 to Slow LivingSlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 2 - Steps 2 and 3 to Slow LivingStep 2 to living a Slow Life: Program Your GPS -- know where you are headedStep 3 to living a Slow Life: Stay present and positiveWhen you want to transform your life it's best to take it slow and go through each of the 5 steps to Slow Living. In this episode Steph breaks down step 2 and 3 into bite size chunks.For more information: Here is an article Steph wrote about Calibrating your GPS.F...
2021-10-2527 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.Step 1 to Slow Living: Declutter Everything (use the P.R.O.M. method)Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 2 - Step 1 to Slow Living: Declutter Everything (use the P.R.O.M. method) Step 1 to living a Slow Life: declutter all that isn't working for you.In this episode I share the PROM acronym for decluttering your life: purge, remove, organize, maintain. Sometimes in order to have MORE in your life, you have to start removing.This is a quick and easy way to do just that and it's taken from my Clean Less, Play More book.we talk about...
2021-10-1821 minSlow LivingMy Slow Living StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 1 - My Slow Living Story Overview See all podcast notes. here.In this recording I share how a panic attack while driving on the freeway towards Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was the catalyst I needed to really take stock and Slow Down.Hustle Culture and Go Go Go lifestyle isn't sustainable. Learn how to Slow Down once and for all.Have any questions you’d like me to cover, or have a Slow Living Story of your own you’d like to share? Leave a voicemail, here.I love helping listene...
2021-10-1126 minSlow Living: Sustainable Goal Setting & Time Management without Hustle, Burnout, Overwhelm. Life & Parenting tips.My Slow Living StorySlow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea Episode 1 - My Slow Living Story Overview See all podcast notes. here.In this recording I share how a panic attack while driving on the freeway towards Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was the catalyst I needed to really take stock and Slow Down.Hustle Culture and Go Go Go lifestyle isn't sustainable. Learn how to Slow Down once and for all.Have any questions you’d like me to cover, or have a Slow Living Story of your own...
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