In today’s episode of the Third Shift Crafts Podcast, Lauren invites you to pause the rush and rediscover the grounding power of creating. Through woodworking, outdoor cooking, and winemaking, she shares how slowing down brings presence, patience, and joy back into everyday life. Learn why crafting by hand is more than a hobby—it’s a rebellion against burnout. With personal stories, simple 30-minute creative practices, and encouragement for when you feel like you “don’t have time,” this episode is a reminder that your life is worth savoring.

✨ Topics covered:

• Why hands-on creativity is deeply grounding

• Stories of woodworking, grilling, and winemaking as slow living practices

• Practical tips to carve out just 30 minutes a week for creating

• Encouragement for busy seasons when life feels too fast

  
  

Whether you’re sanding wood, tending coals, or watching wine bubble away, you’ll walk away with inspiration to slow down and craft life on your own terms.