BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE!In this heartfelt episode, Stephanie and Melessa open up about major life transitions—from closing the chapter on an old family home to embracing new routines, healthier habits, and the excitement of building fresh memories. Melessa shares the clarity she found after her Peace Corps session, realizing how grateful she is to downsize now rather than leave that burden to her kids later. She also dives into what “healthy living” looks like today, from weekly gym visits to enjoying long walks and pool time in her new neighborhood.As the conversation unfolds, Melessa reflects on her legacy, the strength she hopes her children remember, and the accomplishments she’s proud of—like earning her master’s degree while raising four little ones. With life slowing down, she’s savoring upcoming adventures, including a road trip with close friends and the joy of finding a new local Bunco group. Tune in for an inspiring, uplifting episode filled with personal growth, fresh starts, and the beauty of embracing new seasons in life.cPast Episodes You May Love:Episode 51: Adult FriendshipsEpisode 73: Christy's Slow Living StoryEpisode 74: Denise's StoryEpisode 75: Ruth's Slow Living StoryEpisode 76: Emily's Story -- escaping a MLMEpisode 77: Lisa's story -- sustainable habitsEpisode 78: Megan's story -- Slow ProductivityEpisode 79: Merideth's Story -- Imperfect ParentingEpisode 180: Meet Jessica, the Autistic MomWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/