Hey friends! I’m so excited to share this episode with you because it’s with a woman I truly admire—Jennifer Dukes Lee. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the fast pace of life or the constant pressure to achieve more, this conversation is going to speak right to your heart. Jennifer is a bestselling author and joins me to talk about the dangers of “hurry sickness” and how we can resist hustle culture by intentionally slowing down.

In our chat, Jennifer opens up about her personal journey of hitting a wall from hustle, and then intentionally making a shift to set boundaries and create rituals that help her enjoy her life and focus on what matters most. We dive into practical ways to find work-life balance, resist the pull of technology, and savor the small moments that might pass us by if we’re rushing through life. We also talk about the deep roots we need to cultivate in our faith to grow steadily and sustainably.

Here are a few takeaways you won’t want to miss:

- Slowing down allows us to truly savor life’s beauty and blessings.

- The pressures of hustle culture can affect both our physical and mental well-being.

- Developing daily rituals and setting boundaries are key to finding balance.

- Technology is useful but can also be a distraction—resisting it can strengthen our relationships.

- Jesus offers us a path to rest and renewal, inviting us to trust Him over the noise of the world.

Jennifer’s wisdom is so timely, and I hope this episode encourages you to take a breath, slow down, and find rest in Jesus. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or struggling to balance all the things, this is for you.

Jennifer is the bestselling author of Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She’s a lover of queso, bright lipstick, and great harmonies. Jennifer and her husband live on a family farm in Iowa, where they grow crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans—all while cultivating deep faith and lasting joy.

Links:  Jennifer Dukes Lee: Instagram Website Growing Slow book Growing Slow resources
Laura L. Smith: Website Instagram   The Urgency of Slowing Down book