In Create Shift S1Ep8 I talk to Maddy Lawson of a Slow Adventure. We talk about all things slow living. Covering how creativity is a vital part of this, the guilt we feel around making time for this and the desire many of us feel for an in person community. We have a vulnerable conversation about the challenges that come with making changes for a slower life, especially in the world of work.
To find out more about Maddy visit A Slow Adventure or find her on Instagram @a_slow_adventure.
Things spoken about in this episode
- Finding a community of like-minded people on Instagram.
- The importance of in person connection and community.
- The innate human things we all need to survive and be happy.
- Creativity, and its importance in living a slower life.
- Why many of us need to invest money into something that’s important to us, to make sure we do give ourselves time to do it.
- Measuring self worth by achievements, and the negative impact this has on our mental health.
- Contentment over joy.
- The taboo that exists around the concept of change, and a sense of fluidity. Especially in relation to careers.
- How we need to stop asking people ‘what do you do for a living?’ when we first meet them, and what we need to ask instead.
- How we must start giving ourselves the validation we crave, instead of seeking it from outside.
- The challenges and difficult decisions that are part of changing life to be slower.
- Living with beauty in mind.
Links and resources mentioned
Maddy’s blog post on running the first A Slow Adventure retreat.
Maddy on Fiona Barrows’ podcast, There Are Other Ways.
Maddy’s Facebook group The Slow Adventure Club.
Listen to the conversation
You can listen on Castbox here or Apple Podcasts here. Or, search for ‘Create Shift’ wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
That’s the end of Season 1 of Create Shift! Thank you so much for listening, if you’ve enjoyed this season I would be thrilled if you could leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or on your podcast app. This helps other people to find the show and really does support me and the work I’m doing.
Thanks for listening.
Ellen x