{"podcast":{"title":"Slow Living | Living Fully Without Hustle or Hype","slug":"slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581","podcast_index_feed_id":4139581,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/slowliving/","website_url":"https://stephanieodea.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/76b5299b-ba1a-45be-b7eb-954f54ed60f1/3bUeMkNLcRsbGAtgOgKtbGCr.png","author":"Stephanie O'Dea","episode_count":243,"summary":"If life feels a little too fast, a little too loud, or just more complicated than it needs to be—you’re in the right place. I’m Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times bestselling author and longtime advocate for slow living. Each week, I share simple, practical ways to create a calmer, more intentional life—without chasing productivity, perfection, or someone else’s version of success. This podcast isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters, at a pace that actually feels good. We talk about real life—routines, relationships, time, health, home, and the quiet decisions that shape your days. You’ll hear solo episodes, honest conversations, and occasional coaching moments designed to help you step back, reset, and move forward with clarity. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, more present, and more like yourself again, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581"},"episode":{"title":"Slowly Productive. Melessa Session 6 (Part 1)","slug":"slowly-productive-melessa-session-6-part-1","published_at":"2025-12-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581/slowly-productive-melessa-session-6-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581","url":"https://stephanieodea.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27ce4ec8-1127-4194-880f-e030ae0440be.mp3","summary":"BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie and Melessa open up about major life transitions—from closing the chapter on an old family home to embracing new routines, healthier habits, and the excitement of building fresh memories. Melessa shares the clarity she found after her Peace Corps session, realizing how grateful she is to downsize now rather than leave that burden to her kids later. She also dives into what “healthy living” looks like today, from weekly gym visits to enjoying long walks and pool time in her new neighborhood. As the conversation unfolds, Melessa reflects on her legacy, the strength she hopes her children remember, and the accomplishments she’s proud of—like earning her master’s degree while raising four little ones. With life slowing down, she’s savoring upcoming adventures, including a road trip with close friends and the joy of finding a new local Bunco group. Tune in for an inspiring, uplifting episode filled with personal growth, fresh starts, and the beauty of embracing new seasons in life.c Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 51: Adult Friendships Episode 73: Christy's Slow Living Story Episode 74: Denise's Story Episode 75: Ruth's Slow Living Story Episode 76: Emily's Story -- escaping a MLM Episode 77: Lisa's story -- sustainable habits Episode 78: Megan's story -- Slow Productivity Episode 79: Merideth's Story -- Imperfect Parenting Episode 180: Meet Jessica, the Autistic Mom 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 Li…","meta_description":"BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie and Melessa open up about major life transitions—from closing the chapter on an old fa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581/episodes/slowly-productive-melessa-session-6-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581/slowly-productive-melessa-session-6-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}