Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose

Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose

By Annemarie Stolting

Let’s Slow Down is a podcast hosted by Annemarie Stolting about harnessing the transformative power of slowing down and simplifying life, so that you find clarity and guidance to live with intention and pursue your authentic purpose. We’ll talk about realistic ways to ease up on the daily grind to calm your mind, declutter your home and free your schedule to reveal what truly matters.
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Jun 03, 202544:31
End of School Year Chaos: How to Stay Grounded in the Madness, #120

End of School Year Chaos: How to Stay Grounded in the Madness, #120

As another school year draws to a close, many moms (myself included) find themselves overwhelmed by concerts, graduations, field trips, thank-you gifts, and all the emotions that come with wrapping up another chapter in our children’s lives.

In this honest and reflective episode, I’m sharing a few simple ways to stay healthy, present, and grateful during what might be the busiest season of the year—yes, even busier than the holidays. From honoring the emotions of big transitions to keeping perspective during packed schedules, this is a gentle reminder that what really matters is often the simplest thing of all: being here, now.

You’ll hear thoughts on:

  • Prioritizing your health (even when time is tight)

  • Being fully present at important moments

  • Showing gratitude without breaking the bank

  • Keeping your home and headspace calm amid the chaos

This is a short, heartfelt check-in for all the moms navigating the wild ride of end-of-year events. You’re not alone—and you can do this with grace.

PS: Don’t miss next week’s episode featuring an inspiring conversation with Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist—one of the most powerful voices in the simple living movement.

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May 27, 202509:21
Joy Doesn't Come with a Price Tag: Creating a Soulful Home with author Whitney English, #119

Joy Doesn't Come with a Price Tag: Creating a Soulful Home with author Whitney English, #119

Have you been feeling a quiet tug to live a little differently? Maybe you've been asking yourself questions like:

  • How can I make more time for what truly matters?

  • I don’t want my house to look Instagram-perfect—I want it to feel like a home. But how?

  • How can I slow down and live at a sustainable pace that actually feels good?

  • How can I parent in a way that aligns with my values and helps my children become who they’re meant to be?

  • Is there anyone else out there who feels this way?

The answer is yes—and this episode is for you.

In today’s heartfelt and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by author Whitney English to talk all things home, family, and intentional living. Together, we explore:

  • How your environment can impact your mood and productivity

  • The tension between raising kids and keeping a tidy home

  • The shame that can arise when choosing to live differently

  • Practical ways to eliminate distractions and focus on what matters most

If you’ve been craving a slower, more meaningful way of living, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that a life aligned with your values is not only possible, it’s powerful.


Connect with Whitney:

Website

Order her book: Organize First, Decorate Second

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May 20, 202548:42
10 Simple Joys of Motherhood: A Heartfelt Reflection, #118
May 13, 202510:51
Embracing Change with Lisa DeAngelis, #117
May 06, 202548:47
A Slower, Softer Spring, #116
Apr 22, 202510:52
Prioritizing Peace with Dr. Peggy DeLong, #115

Prioritizing Peace with Dr. Peggy DeLong, #115

Today, Dr. Peggy DeLong is back to help us learn methods of cultivating inner peace and relief from anxiety with her ‘Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method.’

Highlights Include:

  • The importance of a gratitude practice - try using The Five Minute Journal*

  • How gratitude can increase serotonin to help you sleep

  • How to create inner peace in your world through 5 specific areas of focus

  • The 4 P’s of mental health

  • Simple ways to incorporate gratitude and peace in our everyday lives

  • The power of music on our nervous system

  • How walking for exercise also supports mental health

  • Being kinder to ourselves and silencing our inner critic

Dr. DeLong’s previous appearance on Let’s Slow Down:

Episode 41: How Practicing Gratitude Can Change Your View of the World

Connect with Dr. Peggy DeLong here:

Peaceful Present, Future Flourish

Women's Wellness Retreat on April 26, 2025

The Grateful Day Challenge

Books Mentioned:

Blue Mind*

Resources Mentioned:

Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff and Meditation & Emotional Healing with Dr. Tara Brach


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Apr 17, 202552:06
Everything Is Harder When You're Tired with Gina Roof, #114

Everything Is Harder When You're Tired with Gina Roof, #114

She’s back! In her 5th appearance on the show, my lifelong friend Gina Roof joins us once again to share her wisdom as a Nutrition & Wellness Health Coach, fitness instructor, and busy mom of three girls.

Today we’re talking about something that impacts every aspect of your well-being—sleep.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • What happens to your body and mind when you’re “wired but tired”
  • How sleep deprivation affects your mood, energy, food choices, and ability to manage stress
  • The surprising connection between sunlight and better sleep 🌞
  • Simple, practical ways to create a calming bedtime routine
  • The power of consistency in sleep and wake times
  • Common habits that might be sabotaging your sleep without you even realizing it
  • Why good sleep is essential for your body to rest, restore, and repair at the cellular level


If you want to feel more in control of your choices, calm your nervous system, and stop running on fumes—this episode is your gentle wake-up call to start prioritizing rest.


Connect with Gina Roof:

Nutrition & Wellness Health Coach of Simply Balanced with Gina:

simplybalancedwithgina.com

IG @simplybalancedwithgina

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Apr 08, 202548:07
From Burnout to Thriving: Terry Tateossian on Slowing Down for Better Health, #113

From Burnout to Thriving: Terry Tateossian on Slowing Down for Better Health, #113

If you find that your health and well-being take a back seat to everyone else’s in your life because you’re busy balancing family and a career, then this episode is for you. Today’s guest is Terry Tateossian, fitness & lifestyle coach, personal trainer, nutritionist, hormone specialist, emotional eating coach, and podcast host of the How Good Can It Get Podcast.  


Terry is a successful entrepreneur at The House of Rose (THOR), mother of two teenagers, and a leading advocate for healthy living. She is passionate about sharing her story of losing over 80lbs in her mid-forties and helping empower others to make positive changes in their lives - no matter the age.


In this episode, you’ll hear the story of Terry’s powerful life transformation from overweight, sick and burned out to healthy and thriving.


In this episode, you’ll learn:
💫 How slowing down played a key role in Terry’s journey💫 The power of a health coach in creating lasting change💫 Why weight training, nutrition, and mindset work together for success💫 How to overcome self-sabotage and build new habits💫 Why it’s time to treat your life as the BIG event that it is!

Terry’s story is real, raw, and incredibly inspiring—you don’t want to miss it! 🎙️💖


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Apr 01, 202545:57
Your Wellness Made Simple with Adriana Shuman, #112
Mar 25, 202541:39
Tired and Overwhelmed? Let’s Reset Together, #111
Mar 18, 202513:43
4 Things I DON’T MISS Since Decluttering My Home, #110
Mar 11, 202518:30
Simplify Your Home: Small Decluttering Wins with Big Impact, #109
Mar 04, 202512:12
How to Declutter Without Overwhelm: 5 Simple Steps Towards Your Clutter-Free Home, #108
Feb 25, 202511:27
A Slob Comes Clean with Dana K. White, #107

A Slob Comes Clean with Dana K. White, #107

The relatable Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean is on the podcast today for a fun conversation about decluttering and the power that lies in accepting how our individual brains work to conquer clutter in our homes. We discuss Dana’s latest book, Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House, letting go of shame, how to get started with decluttering, simple questions to ask that help sort through  your stuff, and the freedom that can come from less. 

Connect with Dana:

https://www.youtube.com/danakwhite

https://www.facebook.com/ASlobComesClean/

https://www.instagram.com/aslobcomesclean

https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/

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Feb 18, 202541:10
How Choosing a Word of the Year Keeps Us Intentional with Ronnie Fernandez, #106
Feb 11, 202520:36
Slow Down and Show Yourself Some Love, #105
Feb 04, 202517:44
Money Isn't the Answer...Find What Is with Jeff Golden, #104
Jan 28, 202543:32
Living the Dream: How We Retired at 35 and Built a Simpler Life with Shay Richter, #103

Living the Dream: How We Retired at 35 and Built a Simpler Life with Shay Richter, #103

If you’ve ever dreamed of retiring early - like age 35! - and moving your family to Europe, you won’t want to miss this episode with guest Shay Richter. This is Shay's second time on the show. Check out our first conversation HERE.

Shay is currently enjoying the slow pace of life in Portugal with her husband and 2 girls. She is a recent retiree who moved her family from the United States to Portugal this past year. Shay is a financial educator who helps women learn the ins and outs of their finances. She is the author of the book “Budget Burnout: 12 weeks to get out of your budget slump and accelerate your goals”.


Connect with Shay: 

Website: frontporchfinances.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wanderingthroughportugal/ &

https://www.instagram.com/frontporchfinances/ 

Link to budget burnout: https://a.co/d/inK11Hl 


Links Mentioned:

Our Rich Journey on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChObmEJP3bgGUXJGc2ePP3Q 


Mr. Money Mustache https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ 

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Jan 21, 202530:10
Simple Pleasures for a Cozy Winter, #102
Jan 14, 202514:03
Gentle January, #101

Gentle January, #101

Today’s episode talks about easing into the new year with less stress and embracing a gentle approach to January. Forget about strict resolutions and needing to be someone new in 2025. You are perfect just as you are. From choosing a word of the year, to enjoying the post-holiday season and embracing the cold, dark days of Winter, you’ll feel inspired to gently glide into this new month with ease and coziness.

Former Episode’s Mentioned:

How to Make New Year’s Intention’s Work for You with health coach, Gina Roof, #57

Aligning With the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease and Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95

Don't forget to share your word of the year with me! I hope to share them on an upcoming episode, so please reach out and let me know :)

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Jan 07, 202512:51
That’s a Wrap! Revisiting Your Favorite Lessons from 2024, #100

That’s a Wrap! Revisiting Your Favorite Lessons from 2024, #100

🎉 Welcome to the 100th episode of Let’s Slow Down! 🎉

This special milestone episode celebrates YOU—our amazing community—and the most impactful lessons we’ve shared in 2024. Together, we’ve explored the art of simple, intentional living, and today, we’re revisiting the episodes that resonated most with you this year.

🌟 In This Episode, We Reflect On:

  1. A Well-Lived Life with Dr. Gladys McGarey Episode 83

    • Discover the six secrets to a meaningful life and why embracing life’s lessons can transform your outlook.

  2. Making Room to Breathe: Holistic Decluttering with Noelle Fowler Episode 78

    • Learn how decluttering—both physically and emotionally—can reduce stress and create space for joy.

  3. Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333 Episode 77

    • Dive into how minimizing your closet can bring clarity and ease to your mornings—and beyond.

💡 Takeaways & Challenges:

  • Embrace small, meaningful steps to live with purpose and intention.

  • Try decluttering one area of your life or experimenting with Project 333.

  • Reflect on what truly brings you peace and clarity as we move into 2025.

✨ Links to Featured Episodes:

  • Episode 83 A Well-Lived Life with Dr. Gladys McGarey

  • Episode 78 Making Room to Breathe with Noelle Fowler

  • Episode 77: Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to another year of slowing down and living intentionally!

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Dec 17, 202418:28
Lessons and Wins from a Year of Slowing Down #99

Lessons and Wins from a Year of Slowing Down #99

Dec 10, 202411:38
Declutter Before the Holidays: Create Space for Joy, #98

Declutter Before the Holidays: Create Space for Joy, #98

In this episode of Let’s Slow Down, Annemarie dives into a timely topic to help us navigate the busy holiday season with greater peace and intention: decluttering before the holidays.

December can feel overwhelming with endless to-dos and events, but decluttering can create space—both physically and mentally—for what truly matters. Annemarie shares actionable tips to help you reduce stress, make room for joy, and align your environment with your holiday vision.

🗒️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why decluttering before the holidays is more than just tidying up—it’s about creating space for joy and connection.
  • The mental health benefits of decluttering and how it can help you feel calmer and more in control.
  • Three simple steps to declutter effectively and intentionally.

  • 🎄 Listener Challenge:
    Take 15 minutes this week to declutter a space that feels meaningful to you. Light a candle, put on some music, and make it an act of self-care.

    📲 Share Your Wins:
    Annemarie would love to hear about your decluttering success stories! Share your before-and-after moments on Instagram and tag @LetsSlowDown2023.

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    Dec 03, 202408:50
    Grateful & Grounded: 5 Ways to Find Calm This Thanksgiving, #97
    Nov 26, 202409:47
    Finding Your Ikigai: Discover Your Reason for Being with Kavita Ahuja, #96

    Finding Your Ikigai: Discover Your Reason for Being with Kavita Ahuja, #96

    Today’s guest is Kavita Ahuja, a Certified Women’s Career and Life Transitions Coach dedicated to helping women align their careers and lives with their strengths, passions, and values. Kavita is the host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, where she shares empowering insights and inspiring stories. She is also the creator of the course It’s My Time Now!

    In this episode, we explore:

    ✨ What is Ikigai (your "reason for being")?

    ✨ Kavita’s proven 4-step process to discovering your Ikigai with confidence.

    ✨ Why embracing your Ikigai is vital for success during career and life transitions.

    “Each person has something to give in this world, and it’s a combination of all that you are in different ways.” – Kavita Ahuja

    Whether you're navigating a new career path, stepping into a different life chapter, or simply seeking clarity, this episode will inspire you to connect with your true purpose.


    🌟Connect with Kavita: Career & Life Transitions Coach

    Kavita Ahuja, MBA, CPC, ELI-MP

    Founder, It's My Time Now Coaching

    LinkedIn Facebook/Instagram

    Listen to my Podcast: The Midlife Reinvention

    Book a Complimentary Breakthrough Call today!


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    Nov 19, 202437:23
    Aligning with the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease & Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95

    Aligning with the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease & Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95

    Did you know the energy available to you shifts with the seasons? It was news to me, but after this conversation it made so much sense and inspired me to really take a look at the schedules I keep throughout the year.

    Today’s guest is Ashley Burnett, women’s business & leadership coach, author, and the seasonally-based ritualist behind Ashley Burnett & Co. She’s also the author of “Your Spacious and Seasonal Year.”


    As we are winding down fall and looking towards winter, we talk about: 


    • becoming more intentional and creating pockets of spaciousness to tune into what nature has for us.

    • create pockets for joy, creativity, rest, and connection with nature

    • Setting a foundation, an energetic tone, in the morning to ground yourself throughout your day

    • Structured, scheduled moments for self-care

    • Importance of starting, pausing, and ending your day with rituals 

    • How to tap into the energy of each season to be at our best

    • Power of sabbaticals


    Ashley’s Website —> https://ashleyburnett.co/

    NEW BOOK: Your Spacious & Seasonal Year 

    NOW ENROLLING FOR: 

    Ashley's BRAND NEW Course - Wildly Radiant  Half-Day Seasonal Replenish Retreats


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    Nov 12, 202434:21
    The Life Edit: How to Live with Intention in a Messy World with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, #94

    The Life Edit: How to Live with Intention in a Messy World with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, #94

    Today’s guest is Elisabeth Sharp McKetta - a mother, teacher, and writer - here to share her literary approach to intentionality with our podcast community. She teaches for the Harvard Extension School Writing Program, and Oxford University’s Diploma in Creative Writing as well as mentors a small group of writers each year through the Book Year Writer’s Circle.  Elisabeth faced combined autopilot-and-overwhelm early in her parenting journey, which sparked a big change. She moved into a tiny house with her husband and two children —an intentional act that inspired my TEDx Talk “Edit your life like a poem.” Her tiny house existence spurred her to apply her literary editing skills to life—a discipline she calls “life-editing.” Today she will be sharing “life-editing” insights and anecdotes from her personal growth guide Edit Your Life: A Handbook for Living with Intention in a Messy World (Penguin: TarcherPerigee, 2023)


    In the episode, we cover the following topics:


    • Examine your life for what it is, what it could be, and what is needed

    • Edit your life for clarity, growth, and generosity

    • Enjoy your life, savoring the ordinary and accepting the exceptions


     If you would like to venture further into Elisabeth’s writing, teaching, and speaking, you can do so at elisabethsharpmcketta.com.



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    Nov 05, 202436:17
    5 Things To Be Afraid of This Halloween, #93

    5 Things To Be Afraid of This Halloween, #93

    🎃 5 Things to Be Afraid of This Halloween (and Every Day!):

    1. The Fear of Too Much Stuff: Declutter with intention! Physical clutter weighs on our minds and homes, creating invisible burdens. This Halloween, be brave—let go of what doesn’t bring true value.

    2. Phantoms of Lost Time: Time is precious, yet invisible “phantoms” like mindless scrolling and overcommitments steal it away. Reclaim your hours by being mindful of what fills your days.

    3. The Haunting of Comparison Curses: Social media can trick us into endless comparisons, making us feel we’re not enough. Break the spell and embrace your unique path to a simpler, more fulfilling life.

    4. The Spell of Mindless Spending: With sales around every corner, it’s easy to fall into impulse buying. Avoid the trap! Stick to what truly adds value and joy, and resist unnecessary spending.

    5. The Zombie Routine: Living on autopilot steals your joy and purpose. Snap out of the routine and reconnect with habits that bring meaning. Life is more than just going through the motions.

    This month, I’m also excited to distribute our second Let’s Slow Down newsletter! It’s a space for even more connection and insight. Sign up at⁠ letsslowdown.net⁠ for highlights, resources, and a deeper look into my journey of intentional living.

    👻 Special Guest Offer Dr. Heather Penny, from ⁠Episode 87⁠, is generously offering her course The Life You’re Made For free through December! Her book inspired me with fresh perspectives on restorative rest and intentionality, and I can’t wait for you all to check out her course. For more details, sign up for the newsletter.

    Thank you for joining me in facing these ‘frights’ of modern life. Let’s keep clearing the clutter from our minds, homes, and schedules to create space for true peace and purpose. Remember, simplicity and intentionality are powerful tools to keep those ‘haunts’ at bay. Here’s to a slower, simpler life—one intentional choice at a time.

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    Oct 29, 202412:26
    You Can Too: Transforming Fear into Fuel for Success with James Brackin IV,  #92

    You Can Too: Transforming Fear into Fuel for Success with James Brackin IV,  #92

    Oct 22, 202440:05
    Choosing Bold: From Burnout to Thriving with Leigh Burgess, #91

    Choosing Bold: From Burnout to Thriving with Leigh Burgess, #91

    My guest today is the incredible Leigh Burgess. I was so inspired by our conversation, and I hope you are, too.

    After over 20 years in healthcare and business, Leigh went on her own to build Bold Industries Group (BIG), an organization that encompasses her passion for tackling big challenges that when solved, make the world a better place. Her mission is to help leaders solve problems for good. Leigh is a regular contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur. She was honored as one of Success Magazine’s 125 Leaders Making a Difference and is currently nominated for Success 50 Women of Influence. She also hosts her own podcast called The Bold Lounge. 

    Leigh and I talk about her burnout in 2020, which led her to leave the corporate world and boldly go out into the world with her own business. She models the power of a growth mindset and has an outlook on life that is both inspiring and energizing. After re-aligning herself with her meaning and purpose, she got intentional in building a life she loves that allows her to live boldy and thrive.

    Lessons from Leigh:

    -Our late 40s can be an awakening if we just give ourselves a fresh perspective.

    -Happy isn’t a destination, it is a choice - a way of being in your own skin. 

    -Healing, nurturing and creating can help to find clarity.

    -Sometimes, you just need to know where to go next. You don’t always need to know A-Z. You don’t need to have it all figured out! 

    -Managing burnout isn’t a one and done, you need to constantly manage yourself because life goes fast.

    -Keep taking risks, being vulnerable, because there is so much strength to gain from those experiences.

    -Celebrate your wins!

    You can preorder Leigh’s book, Be BOLD Today, HERE.

    Connect with Leigh:

    LinkedIn and Website


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    Oct 15, 202441:60
    Conquer Your Clutter Using Tapping with Angela Agranoff - Bonus Episode #90
    Oct 10, 202415:31
    Five Ways I’m Staying Grounded During a Busy Season #89

    Five Ways I’m Staying Grounded During a Busy Season #89

    Fall is a busy season for my family, and each year at this time I reflect and record an episode with ways that I’m coping and getting through without burning out. If you’d like to check out last year’s, click here #42 How I’m Coping With a Busy Fall. This year I am focusing on these five things to get me through:

    1. CONNECTION

    2. UNPLUGGING

    3. SELF WORTH

    4. FILLING MY CUP

    5. LIVING WELL

    Episodes referenced in today’s episode:

    #87 The Life You’re Made for with Dr. Heather Penny

    #83 Six Secrets for a Well-Lived Life

    #71 Looking for Inspiration + Need Energy? Get a Connection

    Affiliate Link for Dr. Gladys McGarey’s book: The Well-Lived Life 

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    Oct 08, 202413:50
    A New Way to Prioritize Well-Being with Tech Balance Founder Ryan Bell, #88
    Oct 01, 202423:43
    The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather Penny, #87

    The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather Penny, #87

    Dr. Heather Penny is a leadership coach, trusted advisor, celebrated teacher, and engaging speaker and author. She's the author of The Life You're Made For: Finding Clarity, Confidence, and Courage to be Fully Alive, Grace Space and The Bracelet. Her mission is to draw out people’s natural strengths to engage purposefully in their lives and the relationships they value.

    In her book, The Life You’re Made For, Dr. Penny says, “Change is easier than you think. Your pace is up to you. It’s not about keeping up with the warp-speed you (or others) may be running, but rather slowing down and doing less.” She asks readers to “consider the cost when you push too hard. You lose clarity regarding what you care about and where you are going. You waste valuable time spinning your wheels, and you often burn out or crash. Slowing down regularly to reassess where you are going and how best to get there - whole and well - cultivates a life of ever-increasing clarity.”

    In this episode we talk about work-life balance. How to shift the focus from “how to balance life” to “how to rest restoratively.” RESTorative Rest. “Without learning to trust, you will not be able to rest.” -Dr. Penny

    “We need to regain trust in the journey. Trust in one another. Trust that situations will work out. Trust in a beautiful plan for our lives. Trust in green pastures and calm waters. Trust in our decision-making abilities. Trust that if we rest, all will truly be well. We need to rest in the fact that we can rest because life isn’t all up to us.”  -Dr. Penny

    We discuss The Art of Slowing Down: “Take time to breathe deep, slow your pace, and notice your surroundings. These simple acts will begin to unclench the knot in the pit of your stomach - the one that’s been there so long it’s starting to feel almost normal. The process of discovery honors the intuition within you that’s been saying for years there has to be more than chasing validation while simply surviving. But none of this can happen if all you’re doing is worrying about keeping up.” -Dr. Penny

    Connect with Dr. Heather Penny here. 

    Dr. Penny would love to share a gift to her e-course that goes along with her first book, The Life You’re Made For. When listeners sign up, simply use the code PodcastPal before December 31, 2024 to receive the course at no cost. This course is meant to feel like they have their own coach in their corner and goes along with her books, The Life You’re Made For and its Coaching Companion

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    Sep 24, 202440:51
    Transform Your Life: Thought Habits, Boundary Setting, and Guilt-Free Play with Amy Kemp, #86

    Transform Your Life: Thought Habits, Boundary Setting, and Guilt-Free Play with Amy Kemp, #86

    Do you know what your thought habits are?


    Today’s guest is Amy Kemp, Owner/CEO of Amy Kemp,Inc. Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder Coach, Amy has led over 300 female business leaders through a program called Encounter, that is designed to replace unhealthy thought habits with more healthy ones. Finally, with the launch of her first book, I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work, Amy offers an opportunity for everyone to learn and engage with her and the principles that guide her coaching. Forbes magazine named this one of “5 Books To Help You Become A Better Leader In 2024”!

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The practice of boundary setting with people and our goals/ambitions

    • Creating easy filters to make decisions

    • The importance of looking at the wholeness of your life when goal setting

    • The heavy weight unpaid labor puts on many women

    • What do you want to create?

    • How to give a busy mind a higher level of care

    • The need for guilt-free play, especially for people with busy minds

    Links Mentioned:

    Connect with Amy here

    Amy’s Book: I See You

    Amy on FB and IG

    Let’s Slow Down Podcast Episode #69: How to Create a Morning Routine that Supports Intentional Living

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    Sep 17, 202445:01
    Let's Slow Down: THE BOOK. The Art of Simple, Intentional Living, #85

    Let's Slow Down: THE BOOK. The Art of Simple, Intentional Living, #85

    Let's Slow Down, THE BOOK, is finally here! Click HERE to purchase your copy today!

    Today Annemarie shares about her journey to publish her first book, along with what it's about, and who would benefit reading it.

    Highlights are:

    • Acknowledge Where You’re At, Accept Who You Are
    • Importance of Rest and Recovery
    • What Matters Most
    • How to Simplify
    • Redefining Life on Your Own Terms

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    Sep 10, 202420:51
    Summer Wrap-Up: A Review of My Experience with Project 333 and 5 Ways to Simplify a Busy Season, #84
    Aug 27, 202410:38
    6 Secrets for a Well-Lived Life, #83

    6 Secrets for a Well-Lived Life, #83

    In this episode, Annemarie recaps her month off and how breaks can be restorative and productive. She also shares insights from the book, The Well-Lived Life by Dr. Gladys McGarey, along with the doctor's six secrets to healthy and happiness.

    Be sure to sign up here for updates on the release of Annemarie’s upcoming book!

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    Aug 13, 202412:19
    10 Simple Pleasures of Summer: Enjoying the Best of the Season, #82

    10 Simple Pleasures of Summer: Enjoying the Best of the Season, #82

    Today's summer short episode focuses on how to enjoy it all and make it count this summer season. Relax and unwind this season by trying a few (or all) of these simple pleasures available to us all summer long.

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    Jul 30, 202408:12
    Slow Down for a Stress-Free Summer: Simple Tips to Make Your Summer Easier, #81

    Slow Down for a Stress-Free Summer: Simple Tips to Make Your Summer Easier, #81

    In today's episode, I'm sharing simple tips to make your summer easier and more stress free. After all, isn't that what summer is all about? Take a listen to this quick episode and start integrating these tips now to let your summer be easy and fun.

    Mentioned:

    Episode 33: Simple Summer Nights


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    Jul 16, 202406:50
    Ultimate Guide to Packing Light for Your Next Trip, #80
    Jul 02, 202410:21
    5 Ways to Be Intentional This Summer, #79
    Jun 18, 202406:44
    Making Room to Breathe: Holistic Decluttering with Noelle Fowler, #78

    Making Room to Breathe: Holistic Decluttering with Noelle Fowler, #78

    Jun 11, 202437:37
    Simplify Your Wardrobe with Project 333, #77
    Jun 04, 202414:41
    How My Family Quit Being Busy for a Season, #76
    May 28, 202416:42
    What is a Grown-Up Anyway? Harnessing Curiosity & Compassion with Personal Development Expert Sammy Burt, #75

    What is a Grown-Up Anyway? Harnessing Curiosity & Compassion with Personal Development Expert Sammy Burt, #75

    In a world often fixated on constant action and accomplishment, it’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of “going and doing,” without genuinely being present for any “growing and developing.” Today’s guest, Sammy Burt, a leadership development expert from Farleigh Performance and Backpack, joins us from Bath, England, with an invitation to reconsider our approach to personal development.

    Key Points:

    Sammy Burt's background and expertise in leadership development.
    Her philosophy of personal evolution: becoming who we organically are and aspire to be.
    The importance of integrating compassion and curiosity into our self-development journey.
    Practical strategies to balance action with presence and growth.
    How to cultivate a mindset that supports continuous personal and professional development.


    Sammy has also written her first book, coming this Fall. Sign up here to get updates on What is a Grown-Up Anyway? and to learn more about Sammy’s definition of a “grown-up” and how we can be one:)
    “Release yourself from the weight of unreasonable expectation and see a world of possibility with a fresh new perspective.” -Sammy Burt

    Call to Action:

    Reflect on how you incorporate personal development in your life.
    Consider how to practice self-compassion and curiosity in your personal development journey.
    Visit the Farleigh Performance and Backpack websites to learn more about Sammy Burt’s work and resources for leadership and personal development.


    Connect with Sammy:
    Sammy on Facebook
    Sammy on Insta
    Sammy on LinkedIn

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    May 21, 202444:31
    Feel Like You’re at the Mercy of Your Circumstances? You Have Power Over Your Life with Lorena Schuth, #74

    Feel Like You’re at the Mercy of Your Circumstances? You Have Power Over Your Life with Lorena Schuth, #74

    May 14, 202439:27
    Doing This Regularly Can Empower You to Live More Intentionally, #73
    May 07, 202409:30
    Stop Measuring Your Self-Worth by What You Accomplish. How to Be a Human BEing instead of a Human DOing with Dr. Nissa Keyashian, #72
    Apr 30, 202436:12