Ep539. This week, Renee chats with Stephanie O’Dea, bestselling cookbook author and host of The Slow Living Podcast, about what happens when you swap hustle culture for a slower, more intentional way of life. Stephanie shares how a New Year’s resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year turned into viral fame, cookbook deals, and a career she never saw coming — all while raising three kids.

They dig into why “fast” doesn’t always mean better, how to push back against hustle culture, and the simple systems that make everyday life calmer and more sustainable. Stephanie also opens up about parenting in the age of social media, money lessons she’s passed on to her kids, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. It’s part inspiration, part real talk — and encouragement to choose presence over perfection.

Find Stephanie:

Website: https://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/

Podcast: Slow Living Podcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieODea.author

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