{"podcast":{"title":"The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast","slug":"the-laid-back-magic-way-a-disney-world-planning-podcast-7200175","podcast_index_feed_id":7200175,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-laid-back-magic-way/","website_url":"http://laidbackmagicway.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/262e1054-70d8-4352-8966-52663357d144/CI5mWCLq8mXlj6FkpwlXfIvF.jpg","author":"Dana Stanley","episode_count":75,"summary":"Planning a Disney vacation shouldn’t leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or questioning if you’re “doing it right.” You want a trip your family will remember for years—but between endless online advice and all the moving parts, it’s easy to feel buried in details and unsure where to start. Here’s the good news: It’s not your fault. The problem isn’t you—the rigid, one-size-fits-all strategies forget every family is different. That’s where I come in. I’m Dana Stanley, creator of Laid-Back Magic® and a mom of three who knows exactly what it’s like to balance magical family dreams with real-life challenges. After over 16 years of planning Disney trips, I’ve learned that success isn’t about chasing perfection or treating your vacation like a To Do list—it’s about finding what works for your family and leaving room for the magic. On this podcast, I share simple, actionable tips, mindset shifts, and expert insights to help you plan Disney trips that feel even better than they look on paper. You’ll also hear real-life trip recaps, honest reviews, and guest perspectives to inspire your next vacation. I know how important this trip is to you, and I’ve been there—balancing nap times, b…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T20:18:38.295073+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laid-back-magic-way-a-disney-world-planning-podcast-7200175"},"episode":{"title":"46: Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. (Eleuthera Plans and Getting My Energy Back)","slug":"46-monthly-r-e-p-o-r-t-eleuthera-plans-and-getting-my-energy-back","published_at":"2025-12-22T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laid-back-magic-way-a-disney-world-planning-podcast-7200175/46-monthly-r-e-p-o-r-t-eleuthera-plans-and-getting-my-energy-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laid-back-magic-way-a-disney-world-planning-podcast-7200175","url":"http://laidbackmagicway.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/98345c34-8f1b-419c-9557-01626a066ee3.mp3","summary":"Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! These Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episodes are my way of slowing things down and sharing what life actually looks like behind the scenes. This month I’m talking about monthly favorites, what I love right now, and a big personal update that’s been taking up a lot of mental space lately. This episode is a mix of monthly favorites, what I love, and a real look at getting my energy back while juggling motherhood, work, and long-term family decisions, including travel and a growing Disney family plan mindset. Here’s what I’m sharing in this episode: • What I’m reading right now, including fiction picks to get me out of a reading rut and business books that are shaping how I think about hospitality and service • What we’ve been baking lately and the cookbook that completely took over our kitchen • A Disney-themed card game we keep reaching for at home and on the go • The Eleuthera land update and why my husband is heading back down to plan what comes next • How our long-term family plans around travel are evolving, including how this fits into our Disney family plan • Why I’m recommending booking Disney World trips earlier than you think, especially for 2026 • What I’m currently doing to focus on getting my energy back and supporting my health in this season This episode is a little more personal, a little less Disney heavy, and very much a snapshot of what I love and what real life looks like right now. If you have experience with building internationally, owning a short-term rental, or getting my energy back through health or hormone support, and it truly helped you, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at hello@somewhereworthwhile.com. And if you’re listening and nodding along to these monthly favorites or pieces of what…","meta_description":"Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! 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