the REALIFE Practice Podcast

In this special REALIFE Practice podcast episode, we’ll walk through how to engage with your life story as part of our seasons of formation series, so you can gain insight and experience transformation in your life now. We’ll talk about our tool of oneLife Maps—especially the “My Life Story” map—and invite you to create a timeline of significant events, people, places, dreams, and losses, then go deeper by naming emotions, celebrations, what was lost, and where you notice God’s activity. We’ll explore how to identify repeated threads and core struggles, notice moments that still stir emotion as an invitation to revisit them with God, and title the “chapters” of your life to see bigger themes. We’ll also talk about practical next steps to help you engage with your own life story for yourself, and with others.

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

CLICK HERE to learn more about a personal download or subscription to oneLife Maps.

00:00 Welcome and Series Context

00:49 Start Your Life Story Timeline

02:09 Go Deeper Than Facts

03:06 Spot Threads and Core Struggles

04:33 Revisit Stirring Moments

05:25 Name Life Stage Chapters

07:00 Practices to Explore Your Story

09:18 oneLife Maps and Resources

10:57 Closing and Next Steps

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How does faith and spiritual practice transition in later decades of life? In this episode, we welcome Mark Ross, a REALIFE Process® Certified Coach as he explores life with God as he approaches his 70s. He shares his story of coming to faith as a teenager through Young Life, experiencing renewed growth in his late 20s through Bible-centered church teaching, and discovering his gift of encouragement expressed through teaching. He reflects on thriving in chaos by bringing order and seeing discomfort as an invitation to growth. Mark describes his major pivot at 59 from a 30-year career in public park development into coaching and art, learning to trust God in the “land in between,” and expanding spiritual practices beyond compartmentalized quiet times. He also recounts years of caregiving for aging parents and an unexpected season of supporting his wife after an ankle break, emphasizing community, discernment, gratitude, and growing deeper into what matters most as he approaches his 70s.

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

Connect with Mark at www.nextthinggroup.com.

00:00 Welcome and Series Intro
01:06 Meet Mark Ross
01:58 Career Pivot to Coaching
05:03 Faith in 20s and 30s
08:18 Gift of Encouragement
11:13 Thriving in Chaos
14:53 Retirement as Spiritual Journey
16:59 New Spiritual Practices
22:03 Caregiving and Community
29:51 Aging with Open Hands
31:15 Closing Reflections
32:30 Resources and Farewell

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

What does it look like to make a big transition in mid-life, and how does this impact life with God? In this episode, we continue our series on seasons of spiritual formation across decades by welcoming Jim Carroll, who transitioned from nearly 30 years in physical therapy to serving as a campus pastor. Jim shares how midlife questions like “Is this all there is?” led to a process of discernment and a career change. He describes the excitement and challenges of the shift, especially time boundaries, while noting strong continuity in people-focused care. Jim reflects on God’s long-term preparation through loss, faith development, mentors, and community. Listen in!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

00:00 Welcome and Series Setup
00:56 Meet Jim Carroll
02:36 Midlife Questions and Career Restlessness
05:42 The Unexpected Pastoral Call
06:24 Discerning the Decision
10:03 First Months as Campus Pastor
15:47 How God Prepared Him
19:56 New Rhythms and Spiritual Practices
26:04 Mentors Community and Generational Perspective
29:53 Wrap Up Resources and Next Episode

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

What do you do when a seasonal practice ends and routines shift? As we move from the season of Lent into Eastertide, we explore how our spiritual practices might change. Whether we return to old patterns or try something new, the change of season invites a new rhythm. We share the importance of naming simple “non-negotiable” daily practices and building spiritual habits into existing rhythms and transitions. Whether it’s a change in the calendar or a transition to a new season, let’s embrace the invitation to explore new spiritual practices together.

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

CLICK HERE to read Lindsay’s Substack post on naming your non-negotiable spiritual practices.

00:00 Welcome and Setup

01:33 From Lent to Eastertide

02:57 Letting Go After Lent

05:45 Ego and Private Writing

08:00 Seasons Change Practices

10:53 Nonnegotiable Rhythms

12:41 Morning Rituals in Motion

19:12 Transitions as Prayer

23:53 God in Daily Distractions

26:49 Resources and Closing

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through oure visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

What does life with God look like in the middle of a hectic family life? In this episode, we’re kicking off a series of interviews with people in different decades and seasons of life. Today we’re welcoming Lucas Golden, a worship pastor, father, and husband in his thirties. Lucas describes a steady faith shaped by long-term community, mentors, and shared church life, and he shares how parenting formed him in what it means to be more present. You’ll hear about his current spiritual practices and rhythms, and how family life fits into that, and even provides new opportunities for trust and intentionality. No matter what decade you’re in, you’ll learn from this conversation!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

00:00 Welcome and Series Intro
01:18 Meet Lucas Golden

04:12 Lucas Faith Roots

07:20 Mentors and Community

10:06 Parenting Challenges

11:05 Dissonance and Letting Go

18:10 Spiritual Direction and Home

21:16 Practices and Presence

25:49 Trust Presence Intentionality

27:13 Joy of Serving

30:52 Worship Pastor Calling

32:24 Resources and Wrap Up

33:51 Final Thanks and Next Steps

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How do stages of life and seasons of formation impact our faith journey? In this new series we’ll explore how recurring questions show up in seasons of transition and are part of spiritual life. We discuss the intersection of stages of faith and decades of life (twenties, thirties, midlife, and beyond), noting they can coincide but don’t always align, and that unanswered questions often resurface with new layers.

In this series, we will interview everyday people across generations and explore how different seasons and stages of faith look in our ordinary lives. There is so much value in learning from all generations and stages, and we are confident you’ll glean wisdom and practical ideas from each episode!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on life stage questions.

00:00 Welcome and New Series

00:34 Questions That Follow You

02:17 Stages of Life and Faith

05:12 Sibyl Towner Resources

07:30 Life Stage Questions

10:16 Midlife and Parenting
12:38 Maturity Years Wisdom

15:51 Empathy Across Generations

17:20 Stages of Faith and The Wall

20:53 Normalizing Faith Development

24:32 Practices and Invitation

26:41 Wrap Up and Resources

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How can a Rule of Life help you practice slowing in your everyday life? A Rule of Life is not a strict set of rules but a gentle guide or rhythm that supports abiding with God. The truth is, we ALL have a Rule of Life, whether we have named it or not. But if we intentionally put practices and structures in place in our everyday routines and rhythms, it can become like a trellis for a vine—structure that makes space for growth.

In this episode, we talk about noticing moments of rush, reframing ordinary activities as spiritual practices, and how sometimes it’s not adding things but removing them to create space. We’ll share some practical ideas and examples to get started in building your own Rule of Life as you make space for slowing in your own life.

CLICK HERE for your free resource on ideas and tools for engaging with Slowing!

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:34 Why Slowing Matters
01:18 What Is a Rule of Life
02:13 Trellis and Vine Visual
05:44 You Already Have Rhythms
06:51 The Productivity Lie
09:55 Everyday Noticing Practices
13:02 Map Your Typical Day
14:26 Lent and Habit Stacking
17:12 How to Start Simply
19:58 Noticing Changes Everything
23:01 Resources and Closing

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. Join us in January as we begin a new book together! CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Process®, where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

How might your schedule both help AND hinder your practice of slowing? We describe slowing as an internal posture—living from rest, not rush—while also naming external, intentional choices that help create margin and space to be present to yourself and to God. We discuss how slowing often starts as a planned habit (like adding 10–15 minute blocks between commitments) and, over time, becomes a natural rhythm that shows up in the cracks and crevices of everyday life. We also explore how an intentional plan can help you build margin and rest into your schedule. Listen in for practical ideas and insights into how your schedule can be utilized for good when it comes to living from rest, not rush!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on ideas and tools for engaging with Slowing!

00:00 Welcome to the REALIFE Practice + This Season’s Focus: Slowing
00:50 How the Podcast Schedule Works (Two Shows, Alternating Weeks)
01:23 Today’s Topic: Using Your Calendar to Create Space for Slowing
01:51 Slowing as an Internal Posture—And Why Your Schedule Still Matters
02:57 Create Margin on Purpose: From Habit to Rhythm to Spiritual Practice
04:31 Start Small: 15-Minute Buffers, Interruptions, and Building Breathing Room
05:25 Theresa’s Real-Life Reset: Mornings, Early Bedtime, and the Hot Tub Story
08:08 Find Your “Place” to Slow: Familiar Spaces, Nature, and Jesus’ Rhythms
08:39 Walking as a Simple Practice: Body-Based Slowing That Doesn’t Take Hours
10:22 Evening Transitions & Family Pace: Letting Go of Productivity Mode
14:32 Different Paths to Rest: Planning Ahead vs. Procrastination-Induced Rush
15:34 Bigger Rhythms: Day Away, Retreat, Sabbath, and the Balcony View
20:00 Cracks & Crevices + Health: Why Slowing Can Be Non-Negotiable
21:33 Practical Next Step: Audit Your Calendar and Add One Pocket of Slowness
22:23 Wrap-Up Resources + How to Connect (Free Download, One Life Maps, Contact)
24:07 Final Encouragement: The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Process®, where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

Was Jesus ever in a hurry? In this episode, we continue our conversation on the practice of slowing by considering the life and example of Jesus. Despite his busy life, Jesus maintained a posture of slowness and was present to whoever was right in front of him. We’ll talk about how Jesus' approach to time and presence can be applied to modern life, offering tips for incorporating slowness, such as lingering over meals and being open to interruptions. Join us as we learn from Jesus together!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on ideas and tools for engaging with Slowing!

00:00 Welcome to the REALIFE Practice Podcast
00:32 Introducing the Practice of Slowing
01:07 Learning from Jesus' Example
02:02 The Importance of Being Present
06:42 Practical Ways to Slow Down
08:27 Being Interruptible and Present
09:54 Slowing in Different Seasons of Life
12:34 Daily Practices for Slowing Down
14:59 Reflecting on Jesus' Relaxed Nature

16:33 Resources and Closing Remarks

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. Join us in January as we begin a new book together! CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Process®, where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.

In this new season, we are focusing on the spiritual practice of slowing down. We share our own personal stories and practical tips on how to embrace slowness, especially in a fast-paced world. We’re also sharing some exciting updates about the podcast, and one of our signature tools that is now available in a new format!

CLICK HERE for your free resource on ideas and tools for engaging with Slowing!

00:00 Welcome to the REALIFE Practice Podcast
00:52 New Vision for 2026
03:29 The Practice of Slowing
10:35 Practical Tips for Slowing Down
13:58 Resources and Conclusion

LIFE MAPPING TOOLS
Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally!

JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS!
REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. Join us in January as we begin a new book together! CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY
CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.

READ TERESA’S BOOK
Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.

About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives.

She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram.

About Lindsay Sterchi:
Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Process®, where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com.

She lives with her husband Tyler and elementary-aged twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry.

When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram.