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In this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we’re joined by the wise and grounded Dr. Gabrielle Jones for a conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of intentional living: the art of moving slow so you can eventually move fast.

We talk about the deep inner work: checking in with your why, cultivating patience, honoring the pull to pause, and making decisions with God at the center—even when it feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or downright challenging.

Dr. Jones shares how slowing down has shaped her path, and I reflect on how choosing intentionality (over urgency) is helping me stay aligned with the right next steps. Because the truth is: the slow season is not a setback… it’s strategy. It’s strengthening. It’s God-ordained preparation.

If you’re craving clarity, or learning to trust the pace of your life, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Tune in for an honest, faith-rooted conversation that reminds you: slow doesn’t mean stuck. Slow means you’re building something strong enough to carry you—quickly and confidently—when it’s time to move.

About Dr. Gabrielle Jones : 

Dr. Gabrielle Jones is an award-winning and a nationally recognized authority in culturally responsive substance use treatment. With a deep commitment to health equity, she is a leading voice in transforming how comprehensive substance use and mental health services are delivered across organizations and systems.

As the CEO and Founder of Steady Clinical Consultation, Training, and Development (Steady LLC), Dr. Jones and her team provide expert clinical consultation and organizational support to enhance cultural responsiveness in addiction care for health systems and government agencies. Her leadership in this area is nationally recognized; she serves as a Health Equity Task Force Member for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and as a member of the American Psychological Association Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology.

Dr. Jones's expertise is further cemented by her publications and awards. She is the author of the essential text, Culturally Responsive Substance Use Treatment: A Guide for Practitioners, Students, and Organizations and was honored with the 2024 Award for the Promotion of Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Justice in Addiction Medicine from ASAM. Her clinical experience also includes curriculum development, program evaluation, and consultation.

Connect with Dr. G : 

• Website 
• Linked-in
• Order her book here! 

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• Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / [email protected] / Spotify