# Retirement

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Podcast: [Slow Living | Living Fully Without Hustle or Hype](https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581)
Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://stephanieodea.com/podcast
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## Resource

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Stephanie closes out the final episode of the Slow Living Podcast with an honest and heartfelt conversation about retirement, purpose, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. Rather than viewing retirement as the end of productivity or achievement, she explores how this season can become a shift toward presence, connection, rest, and intentional living. From redefining success beyond money and status to embracing a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on retirement and personal growth. After five years of sharing reflections on slow living, motherhood, work-life balance, and creating a life aligned with her values, Stephanie shares why it feels right to step away from the podcast. She opens up about wanting more unstructured days, deeper family connection, yoga, rest, and the freedom to let life unfold naturally. Whether you’re approaching retirement, craving a simpler life, or searching for purpose beyond achievement, this inspiring farewell episode will encourage you to slow down, look inward, and live life on your own terms. Want to know more about living a slowed down life?! Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peace New Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyou Join me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/ Website - https://stephanieodea.com Blog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/ Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcast Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/ Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/ Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/ Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

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