Slow City Living

This episode is very special to me– it is one in which I interview Andrea Gibson, a spoken word poet whose work I have deeply loved and enjoyed for some time now. Andrea writes about queer joy, loss, addiction, grief, life's precious moments, and everything in between. During this conversation, I have the privilege of asking them about their creative process and how Andrea's recent cancer diagnosis has effected their work/its themes.

In this episode, you'll hear amazing insights from Ariana Eftimiu and Polina Tyurikova– Barnard and NYU students, respectively– who have learned what works for them in terms of staying at peace amidst the city's hustle. Listen till the end for tips on how to manage your workload, not get overwhelmed when moving to a new city, and find consistency during frequent travels!

This is probably one of my favorite episodes to date, so I'm excited to share it with all of you. Be sure to follow this podcast for similar guests/topics in the future and reach out if you have suggestions on what I should cover next.

Have a peaceful and grounded day!

Your host, Stacia.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Claire Kagan: a yoga teacher at Y7 Studio in NYC who has been practicing since she was a little girl. Claire moved to the city about four years ago and has already seen dramatic evidence of how yoga– as well as supplementary mindfulness practices– truly makes her days more calm and intentional. Claire talks to me about Kundalini meditation, how yoga helped her heal, how she stopped putting pressure on herself to maximize every activity, and a lot more! 

If you missed my previous two episodes, be sure to check them out on this platform. 

As always, your ratings, shares, and comments are greatly appreciated! And if you have a potential guest suggestion for the pod, be sure to send them my way. I'm always on the lookout for fresh voices that have something to say about the art of slow living in fast-paced environments. 

Helena Woods is a filmmaker, blogger, author and astrocartographer.  She is passionate about slow, intuitive living, travel, and inspiring others to listen to their inner voice. She makes videos documenting her life in France on her Youtube channel "Helena Woods," and writes on her blog at helenawoods.com.

Instagram: @mshelenawoods - https://www.instagram.com/mshelenawoods/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelenaWoodshelenawoodstravels

Website: https://helenawoods.com/

In this episode, Helena talks about her move to France, the aspects of her daily routine that make a difference, how she lives slow despite societal expectations, and how she learned to listen to her inner voice. Interviewing Helena was an honor and joy– I am excited to get this story out and continue the conversation on slow living. 

Hattie Kolp is an Instagram and TikTok influencer who is most known for her gem of an NYC apartment, which she has fully remodeled to better reflect the feel of the 19th century (when it was built!). Besides creating content that revolves around home improvement tips and NYC itineraries, Hattie is also a teacher for special education students in the city. 

In this episode, I sit down with her to talk a little about how she manages to cultivate a "slow lifestyle" in a place like New York (hint: lots and lots of walks and the occasional matcha latte on her rooftop). As a native New Yorker, Hattie has never felt many of the pressures people do when they first move to the city. However, she appreciates the fact that burnout is a very real side effect of being a successful, working woman in a fast-paced urban environment and shares personal tips on how to combat it. 

I am beyond grateful to have Hattie be my first ever guest on the show and I hope that you, upon listening to the episode, can take something away from her wisdom, openness, and generosity. 

Here's to building slower lifestyles with intention!

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