Tired of being told you need to Hustle to make forward progress on your personal & professional goals? Learn how to live life to the fullest without sacrificing yourself or your sanity. You can absolutely live the life you've always wanted: one filled with joy, peace, abundance and love without hustle or hype. Learn the 5 Steps to Slow Living, the 21 Success Secrets, and the 3-step formula for a life well-lived. Hosted by New York Times best-selling author of the new Slow Living: Cultivating ...
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Alecia Renece: Love Letters from a Free Black Woman | Healing, Self Love, Affirmations, Slow Living
Alecia Renece | Multi-Passionate Black Girl Creative, Slow Living,
Black women deserve good, beautiful things. I'm Alecia Renece, a Free Black woman living with joy, telling the truth and healing. Music, musings, affirmations and meditations as we live slowly, heal through creativity, storytelling, play, joy, connection and community. This is a Creative Playground and Healing Journal and all are welcome. I don't know what I'm doing, and I love that. Let's see where this adventure takes us. You are extraordinary. You are enough. You matter. You are loved. ht ...
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Impara a rallentare e a vivere la vita in modo più consapevole. In questi podcast parleremo di slow living per vivere più serenamente e di minimalismo per una vita più sostenibile.
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Let’s Slow Down is a podcast hosted by Annemarie Stolting about harnessing the transformative power of slowing down and simplifying life, so that you find clarity and guidance to live with intention and pursue your authentic purpose. We’ll talk about realistic ways to ease up on the daily grind to calm your mind, declutter your home and free your schedule to reveal what truly matters.
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Encore Episode: Control and/or Worthiness
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome back to another encore episode! Today, we’re exploring a topic that so many of us can relate to: feelings of unworthiness. I’ll be honest—I still struggle with these feelings. There are days when I catch myself thinking: “I haven’t done enough,” “my ideas aren’t fresh enough,” or even “my clothes aren’t right …
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That’s a Wrap! Revisiting Your Favorite Lessons from 2024, #100
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🎉 Welcome to the 100th episode of Let’s Slow Down! 🎉 This special milestone episode celebrates YOU—our amazing community—and the most impactful lessons we’ve shared in 2024. Together, we’ve explored the art of simple, intentional living, and today, we’re revisiting the episodes that resonated most with you this year. 🌟 In This Episode, We Reflect O…
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Encore Episode: Deciphering Data
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome to our second encore episode! As we revisit some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast, today’s episode is all about redefining your relationship with data. If you’ve been a longtime listener, you’ve probably heard me say this before: you are NOT a spreadsheet. And it’s true. But that doesn’t me…
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Lessons and Wins from a Year of Slowing Down #99
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As 2024 comes to a close, I reflect on the lessons, wins, and impactful moments that shaped this year. In this short solo episode, I encourage you to take some quiet time to reflect on your year, celebrate your wins, and learn from your experiences. Key Takeaways: Decluttering for Peace: Creating physical and mental space has transformed my life. A…
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Welcome to our first encore episode of the season! As we close out the year, I’m bringing back some of the most impactful episodes that continue to resonate with my coaching clients and community. Today, we’re revisiting an important conversation about the role alcohol plays in your life. Is alcohol taking up too much…
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Declutter Before the Holidays: Create Space for Joy, #98
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In this episode of Let’s Slow Down, Annemarie dives into a timely topic to help us navigate the busy holiday season with greater peace and intention: decluttering before the holidays. December can feel overwhelming with endless to-dos and events, but decluttering can create space—both physically and mentally—for what truly matters. Annemarie shares…
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Code Switching, Authenticity, & Masking
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Hi, pretty people! This is my final new episode of 2024, but don’t worry—over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing encore episodes of some of your favorites that continue to spark questions and conversations. Fresh episodes will be back in 2025, so stay tuned! For this special episode, we’re diving into three misunders…
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Grateful & Grounded: 5 Ways to Find Calm This Thanksgiving, #97
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Thanksgiving week is here, and the holiday season is upon us. While this time of year can be joyful, it often comes with stress, long to-do lists, and a fast pace that can feel overwhelming. In today’s episode, I’m sharing five simple ways to embrace gratitude and bring more peace and calm to your Thanksgiving and the weeks ahead. Whether you’re fe…
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Recovering from People Pleasing
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a people pleaser? Many of us find ourselves in roles, like customer service, that require pleasing others. But does that mean we’re truly people pleasers? Not necessarily. In this episode, we’re exploring the difference between being helpful and falling into the trap of people pleasing. For some, the need to p…
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Unlearning Spiritual Bypassing: Spiritual Beliefs that are actually harmful | The Law of Attraction
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Hi there Beautiful, Let's talk about the law of attraction, spiritual bypassing and gaslighting and how we harm people with these "spiritual" quips, sayings and phrases. Maybe you're not spiritually enlightened, maybe you're spiritually bypassing. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women to be Put to Work": https://www.newspapers.com/article…
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What we can learn from the magic of trees | Nature's Wisdom
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Hi there Beautiful, Welcome to "Nature's Wisdom" segment, where we explore the magic and wonder of Mother Nature. Today, we are talking about trees. I love the forest and the woods. As a child, I've always been drawn to trees. Their magic, wonder and majesty always intrigued me. Today we're gonna be talking about the benefit of trees and why I love…
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Finding Your Ikigai: Discover Your Reason for Being with Kavita Ahuja, #96
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Today’s guest is Kavita Ahuja, a Certified Women’s Career and Life Transitions Coach dedicated to helping women align their careers and lives with their strengths, passions, and values. Kavita is the host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, where she shares empowering insights and inspiring stories. She is also the creator of the course It’s My Tim…
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Your body is beautiful, miraculous and yours. Redefining Beauty; The New Way to Love Your Body (without the Male Gaze)| Body Positivity, Learning to love my body, reasons why your body is beautiful,
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Hi there Beautiful, What makes your body beautiful? Do you know how beautiful and miraculous your body actually is? your body is beautiful and I'll prove it without the white male gaze. Let's talk about how magical your body is. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women to be Put to Work": https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-new…
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Are you a perfectionist? In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into what perfectionism really means, especially for those who feel they’re constantly struggling to keep up with their dreams or feel a fear of failure. This is a common theme among my coaching clients, and it’s often connected to deeper issues, li…
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Growing up is a trap. Who do you want to be? | Chase your dreams, be yourself, love yourself, The Spirit of Intimacy by Sobunfu Some
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Hi there Beautiful, Growing up is a trap. Do you even know who you are? Or are you playing a part assigned to you? Many of us loose trust in ourselves because we were forced to grown up? But who do you want to be when you grow up? What are your dreams? Let's talk about it. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women to be Put to Work": https://…
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Save The World by Saving Yourself ft. Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry of Exodus Summit |
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Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, save the world by saving yourself. Many Black women are trying to save the world, but what if saving the world begins by saving yourself? Resistance doesn't just mean withstanding. Resistance is leaving too. I am so excited to share this conversation with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry as we talk about getting fre…
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Aligning with the Seasons: Tips for Slowing Down and Cultivating More Balance, Ease & Flow with Ashley Burnett, #95
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Did you know the energy available to you shifts with the seasons? It was news to me, but after this conversation it made so much sense and inspired me to really take a look at the schedules I keep throughout the year. Today’s guest is Ashley Burnett, women’s business & leadership coach, author, and the seasonally-based ritualist behind Ashley Burne…
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What if there are no rules? Could following rules be ruining your creativity? | Black Girl Creative, Morning Pages, Healing Creativity,
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Hi there Beautiful, What if there are no rules? What if every rule is made up? trust your own creative process. follow your own intuition. I tried Julia Cameron's Morning Pages in The Artist's Way, and it no longer works for me. I thought I was a failure, but then I gave myself permission to trust my own process and follow my own creative intuition…
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that often comes up with my coaching clients: multitasking. You’re likely multitasking right now as you listen, and that’s perfectly okay! We’ll explore how multitasking can fit into a slow-living lifestyle, especially when it comes to those everyday tasks on autopilot, and whe…
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Your Words are Powerful. Use them wisely and lovingly; the surprising, soul crushing weight of our words | a kinder world
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Hi there Beautiful, In this segment of "A Kinder World", we'll be talking about the age old adage "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words may never hurt me" and how it's a complete lie. Our words are powerful. They have the power to destroy and encourage. Our words can speak life and they can kill. How will you use your power? much love,…
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No Toxic Positivity: You're allowed to be ungrateful and disappointed. | Black Girl Creative
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Hi there Beautiful, In this Black Girl Creative Segment, we talk about how Disappointment sucks. Let's talk about it. Disappointment is inevitable as an artist. as an artist, you're allowed to be disappointed . Feel the feelings. There is no shame, here. Only love. This is how to deal with disappointment as an artist. Embrace disappointment to crea…
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The Life Edit: How to Live with Intention in a Messy World with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, #94
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Today’s guest is Elisabeth Sharp McKetta - a mother, teacher, and writer - here to share her literary approach to intentionality with our podcast community. She teaches for the Harvard Extension School Writing Program, and Oxford University’s Diploma in Creative Writing as well as mentors a small group of writers each year through the Book Year Wri…
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Treat my sacred body with respect and kindness. small body traumas add up. | healing Black women, bodily trauma and harm, mental health
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Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this he…
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The Working Homemaker -- Charity Gibson
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I’m joined by Charity Gibson, wife, mother of four, English professor, and author of The Working Homemaker, a guide for Christian mothers on balancing work and home life. Charity’s faith and commitment to family have inspired her to redefine the traditional role of homemaker, bringing a fresh perspect…
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you are a good thing. | affirmation and guided meditation for Black women
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Hi there Beautiful, You are a good thing. This is a guided affirmation and meditation session for Black women. Slow down. Take a deep breath. Whether you need a moment to pause, be still, catch your breath, or show yourself some well needed self care, use this as a virtual resting place. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: htt…
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Live Slowly, Savor your life and Rest Well | Lessons from my Ancestors, Honoring our Ancestors, Slow Living, Rest to Heal, Ancestral Wisdom
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Hi there Beautiful, My Great Grandmother was the first person to model rest for me. She taught me so much in her life; live slowly, savor your life, rest well and so much more. It is a joy to be able to share my Granny's wisdom and legacy with you. How are you honoring and remembering your ancestors? much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women …
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Centering Myself is Actually Really Hard | Decentering others, Healing from Burnout, Self Love and Healing for Black women, Affirmations
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Hi there Beautiful, Centering myself is actually really hard. Learning how to center yourself after centering and prioritizing others can cause you to forget to center and prioritize yourself. Some of us are still learning how to love ourselves well and give ourselves what we need to flourish and heal. I'm sending you so much love, grace and joy. A…
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5 Things To Be Afraid of This Halloween, #93
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🎃 5 Things to Be Afraid of This Halloween (and Every Day!): The Fear of Too Much Stuff: Declutter with intention! Physical clutter weighs on our minds and homes, creating invisible burdens. This Halloween, be brave—let go of what doesn’t bring true value. Phantoms of Lost Time: Time is precious, yet invisible “phantoms” like mindless scrolling and …
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The Mama Minimalist -- Stephanie Seferian
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Today, we’re joined by Stephanie Seferian, author of Sustainable Minimalism, journalist, podcast host, and mom of two. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from teaching high school English to staying home with her children—a shift that sparked her passion for sustainable minimalism and led her to create her blog an…
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You Can Too: Transforming Fear into Fuel for Success with James Brackin IV, #92
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James Brackin IV, is a coach and host of the You Can Too Podcast, where he interviews exceptional humans to help you expand your idea of what's possible. James also teaches podcasters how to get their dream guests and works for a company called Book Thinkers, which promotes self-development books. He really is a combination of all my favorite thing…
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Get Your Spark Back -- Rachel Marie Martin
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Marie Martin, the inspiring author of Get Your Spark Back and creator of the popular Finding Joy website. Rachel shares her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, mother, and a woman who has overcome significant life challenges, including raising a child with celiac disease and nav…
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Choosing Bold: From Burnout to Thriving with Leigh Burgess, #91
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My guest today is the incredible Leigh Burgess. I was so inspired by our conversation, and I hope you are, too. After over 20 years in healthcare and business, Leigh went on her own to build Bold Industries Group (BIG), an organization that encompasses her passion for tackling big challenges that when solved, make the world a better place. Her miss…
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Learning from Memoirs -- Part 2
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive back into the world of memoirs, where I reflect on the lessons and wisdom gained from listening to others' life stories. There’s so much to learn from the challenges people have faced and how they’ve grown through them. We are going to cover my thoughts and takeaways from these memoirs: Untame…
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Conquer Your Clutter Using Tapping with Angela Agranoff - Bonus Episode #90
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🎤My guest today is Angela Agronoff of The Unclutter Angel. Coming to us from Colorado, Angela is a wife, mother of three, author, blogger and speaker. She offers solutions to end the frustration of being unorganized, and gives encouragement to women and families to move forward and take action with their organizing and decluttering projects. Angela…
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Five Ways I’m Staying Grounded During a Busy Season #89
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Fall is a busy season for my family, and each year at this time I reflect and record an episode with ways that I’m coping and getting through without burning out. If you’d like to check out last year’s, click here #42 How I’m Coping With a Busy Fall. This year I am focusing on these five things to get me through: CONNECTION UNPLUGGING SELF WORTH FI…
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Learning from Memoirs -- Part 1
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the world of memoirs and the incredible lessons you can learn from other people’s life stories. If you love reading memoirs, like I do, you'll appreciate how much insight they offer—whether it's about resilience, growth, or navigating challenges. Here’s what we cover: Why reading memoirs …
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A New Way to Prioritize Well-Being with Tech Balance Founder Ryan Bell, #88
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Today’s guest is Ryan Bell, a startup founder aiming to build the most student-centric wellbeing solution. Since the pandemic, he has supported the well-being of over 1,000+ students, and his startup, Tech Balance, has been backed on 3 occasions by the Government's Innovation Agency, Innovate UK. He is currently working with students and universiti…
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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we dive into the art of keeping your home in a state of readiness, no matter how busy life gets. Whether you’re expecting guests or just want a peaceful, organized space, we explore practical tips to keep your house clean and stress-free. As parents, it's not just about keeping the house tidy — it’s a…
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