{"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":"Writing Out Your Bucket List. Melessa Session 4 (Part 2)","slug":"writing-out-your-bucket-list-melessa-session-4-part-2","published_at":"2025-12-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/slow-living-living-fully-without-hustle-or-hype-4139581/writing-out-your-bucket-list-melessa-session-4-part-2","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/f371d6e5-a87e-4b06-a3e5-8eec71aa1315.mp3","summary":"BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Stephanie and Melessa dive into their three-year goals, bucket-list travel dreams, and the very different ways they each experience adventure. From RV road-tripping fantasies to reflections on slow living, Melessa shares how revisiting Stephanie’s Peace Course feels easier this time around—and how she’s been putting real changes into practice. They open up about aging, retirement, and the unique challenges of long-term planning when you’re raising a big family. The conversation flows into decluttering, time-blocking, and why structure with flexibility helps Melessa stay focused on big goals like writing her book. Stephanie encourages her to approach her creative projects the same way she tackles real-life responsibilities—with intention, deadlines, and heart. They wrap up with a nostalgic look at their teen years and a powerful challenge: to write her own obituary as a way to reflect on her journey and everything she’s accomplished so far. Past Episodes You May Love: Episode 150: Quarter and Midlife Crisis Episode 155: Burnout Episode 170: Reinventing Yourself Episode 175: Bringing Your Vision to Life Episode 189: Do It Badly 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/","meta_description":"BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Stephanie and Melessa dive into their three-year goals, bucket-list travel dreams, and the very different…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2289,"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/writing-out-your-bucket-list-melessa-session-4-part-2/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/writing-out-your-bucket-list-melessa-session-4-part-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}