Slow Living | Creating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle Driven World

Stephanie O'Dea

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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, longtime slow living advocate, and creator of A Year of Slow Cooking. I’ve been writing and talking about slow living since 2008, back when blogging was still a thing. 😂 After years of chasing productivity, building businesses, raising three daughters, writing 11 books, and trying to keep up with the internet, I’ve become convinced of something: A good life doesn’t have to be a busy life. Slow...

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  • Slow Living for Millenials and Gen XMay 18, 2026 · 31 min
  • Slow Living for Gen ZMay 11, 2026 · 24 min
  • Slow Living, Social Media, and AIMay 4, 2026 · 19 min
  • Slow Travel -- What Is It?Apr 27, 2026 · 32 min
  • Meet the Whole Wellness MamaApr 20, 2026 · 47 min
  • Shelly Session 6 (Part 2): Living in Peace for Now and ForeverApr 13, 2026 · 35 min
  • Shelly session 6 (Part 1): Affirmations, Being Woo, and Sticking to the PlanApr 6, 2026 · 38 min
  • Shelly Session 5 (Part 2): Creating Your Perfect Hallmark ChristmasMar 30, 2026 · 23 min
  • Shelly Session 5 (Part 1): Celebrating Your Wins and Traditional Gender Divide with HouseworkMar 23, 2026 · 39 min

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