{"podcast":{"title":"Classic & Curious","slug":"classic-curious-6409352","podcast_index_feed_id":6409352,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/classic-curious","website_url":"https://www.classicandcurious.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LsAdLoUZcujOJArRVkIy9QL-NUbx7WfhBLChM1xKYPc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZGRi/OWMzYWIxM2UzYWQ4/NjRiYWVkZGZjYWUw/NDViZS5qcGVn.jpg","author":"Anne Kokoskie","episode_count":56,"summary":"Classic & Curious is a lifestyle and design podcast for those who value timeless style and the art of living a well-edited life. Hosted by Anne Kokoskie, the show introduces you to those that inspire thoughtful living. Through thoughtful conversations with artisans, designers, brands and cultural thinkers, we dive into the details that elevate the everyday. Home & Craftsmanship: From interior design to the makers behind the objects we cherish. Travel & Exploration: Discovering historic destinations and boutique travel experiences. Entertaining & Hospitality: The art of hosting, tablescaping, and the well-lived kitchen. Culture & Storytelling: Exploring the traditions and ideas that shape our aesthetic world. Join us for a more intentional way of living, where beauty and substance meet.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-curious-6409352"},"episode":{"title":"Cultivating True Contentment with Shannon Ables of The Simply Luxurious Life Podcast","slug":"cultivating-true-contentment-with-shannon-ables-of-the-simply-luxurious-life-podcast","published_at":"2025-07-09T11:00:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-curious-6409352/cultivating-true-contentment-with-shannon-ables-of-the-simply-luxurious-life-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-curious-6409352","url":"https://www.styledbyark.com/podcast/the-simply-luxurious-life-shannon-ables","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/e71f83a1/24df11e1.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to Classic & Curious — In this episode, we’re joined by Shannon Ables, founder of The Simply Luxurious Life , an internationally celebrated lifestyle blog that has been inspiring readers since 2009. Shannon reminds us that true contentment doesn’t come from excess—it comes from living with purpose. In this episode Anne & Shannon discuss: Shannon’s journey in creating The Simply Luxurious Life What it really means to live simply and luxuriously Her popular podcast, The Simple Sophisticate Her exciting new online cooking classes launching this August: Intro to French Cooking: Everyday Deliciousness Shannon is also the author of three books , including her latest, The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment — a #1 New Release and #1 Bestseller in France Travel. If you’re someone who values quality over quantity , sensibility over excess , and fulfillment over conformity , this episode is your invitation to slow down, savor more, and live your own version of the simply luxurious life. 🎧 Tune in and let Shannon’s wisdom, warmth, and thoughtful approach guide you toward a more meaningful and beautiful way of living. Connect with Shannon @thesimplyluxuriouslife and thesimplyluxuriouslife.com Listen to The Simple Sophisticate on your favorite listening platform Connect with Anne @ classicandcuriouslife","meta_description":"Welcome back to Classic & Curious — In this episode, we’re joined by Shannon Ables, founder of The Simply Luxurious Life , an internationally celebrat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1869,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/classic-curious-6409352/episodes/cultivating-true-contentment-with-shannon-ables-of-the-simply-luxurious-life-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-curious-6409352/cultivating-true-contentment-with-shannon-ables-of-the-simply-luxurious-life-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}