One Year in Carmel: Alignment, Softness, and the Beauty of Slowing Down

In this solo episode, Rebecca Cafiero takes us on a deeply personal journey through the first year of living in her "soul home"—the coastal village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. It's not just a geographic move, but a soulful shift away from hustle and into harmony.

From Silicon Valley speed to seaside stillness, Rebecca shares what it means to choose alignment over achievement, presence over productivity, and connection over chaos. This episode reflects motherhood, creativity, community, and the quiet power of trusting your inner knowing—even when it defies logic.

If you've ever dreamed of starting fresh or felt the nudge to slow down, this episode invites you to listen to the whispers.

In This Episode, Rebecca Explores:

• Why slowing down is often the real secret to healing

• What changed (and what didn't) after moving to her "happy place"

• The surprising creative renaissance that came from doing less

• Redefining success in the wake of her husband's 9-figure exit

• How soft rhythms and strong roots create a deeper family connection

• Letting go of "shoulds" to reclaim joy, rest, and ritual

• The magic of living in a true village where everyone knows your name

Tools + Takeaways:

• Replace force with flow—start with one ritual

• Walk, cook, create—move toward organic regulation

• Volunteer or engage in the local community—it's connection medicine

• Embrace the "soft girl era" without guilt

• Create space before you fill it

• Follow the inner pull, even if you can't explain it yet

Quote to Remember:

"This isn't about achievement anymore. It's about alignment—and that means letting go of what no longer fits, even when it once made perfect sense." – Rebecca Cafiero

Final Note: Whether you're standing at a life crossroads or quietly craving more meaning in your everyday, Rebecca's story reminds us that deep transformation often starts with a whisper. If you've been waiting for a sign—it might just sound like this.

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