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Slow Down and Thrive

Slow Down and Thrive

Kim Stark

Let's get the conversation going about how we can move at a more natural, less busy pace so we can have beautiful, calm and abundant lives. I'm your host Kim Stark and I'll be talking about how to deal with the fears and feelings that come up around slowing down, learning how to follow your intuition rather than your mind’s to do list, money mindset for thriving, knowing when to take aligned action versus unnecessary efforting, the difference between resting and procrastination and heaps more.

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Get ready to challenge the age-old belief that success in business requires relentless hard work.

In this solo episode, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey into the art of slowing down and thriving. What does it truly mean to align with our natural energy and break free from the grip of constant hustle? Together, let's take that courageous first step, guided by our intuition and fuelled by a desire for more.

In this episode, I explore:

· How to discover a work pace that truly resonates with your wellbeing

· Tasks that ignite your passion and joy

· Prioritising time for self-care and rejuvenation

· Listening to your intuition and embracing rest when needed

Links for you:

Episode 3 - What's really driving you to work hard, is it good for you and how to work from alignment instead. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11653319

Episode 2 - How to follow your intuition, not your mind, to save time and energy https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/11653308

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instagram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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Slow Down and Thrive - 7 reasons why running your own business is really worthwhile
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04/25/23 • 24 min

Episode 23 - Are you your own boss, or do you want to be? If so, this one's for you!

Join me in this episode, where I dive into the positive aspects of working for yourself. I will go into the 7 reasons why I believe being self-employed is so worthwhile, and share with you a couple of stories from my own experiences along the way.

Running your own business can be challenging and I want to remind you of the many enjoyable parts that can come along with it too! When you are ready, find a quiet space, pour yourself a cup of tea and hit play.

I also dive into:

  • The benefits of creating your own schedule and doing what you want when you want
  • How you can enjoy working for yourself more and use your time efficiently
  • Managing your business in a way where you can take time off for self care and unforeseen circumstances
  • How making mistakes can be a good thing
  • The enjoyment of creating and not having to answer to anyone
  • Changing your perspective of challenges you encounter and knowing that you can come out the other side
  • How personal development is linked to business success

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instgram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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In this episode, I am joined by Paul Bibby and we chat about all things mindfulness.

Paul is a highly experienced and qualified mindfulness trainer and coach. He has completed multiple mindfulness teaching certifications, and has helped hundreds of people across the world bring greater calm focus, clarity and resilience into their lives. He has worked with multiple businesses and organizations to help bring the benefits of mindfulness into the workplace and is passionate about combining work and wellbeing.

What we cover:

  • What is mindfulness and how Paul found the practice
  • Paul’s experience with burnout and how mindfulness has changed his life.
  • The benefits of meditation and mindfulness and how it’s a key component to slowing down
  • How to implement mindfulness and meditation in your life
  • Paul takes us through a short meditation

Paul is currently completing a master of counseling and psychotherapy, which is further enhanced his understanding of mental and emotional health. His core motivation as a mindfulness educator is to help people achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.

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This week I’m doing a conversational episode letting you guys know what’s been happening and some of the lessons I’ve learnt in these last few weeks!

I’ve been going through a low-energy phase, and it’s brought up all my resistance to slowing down, which is perfect for examining all of the ways I (and you) can resist rest.

I talk about how I came up with doing an inner child experiment this week where basically, I’m doing everything the inner child wants and seeing how that changes my week! So far, it’s brought some surprising results.

I also talk about my recent insights on the nervous system, repatterning negative mind loops and moving through different seasons of high and low energy.

In this episode, I explore:

· Stress and the effect on your body

· The benefits of craniosacral therapy

· Honouring the things you do and don't want to do

· Connecting to yourself through nature


Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instagram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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Have you ever wondered what drives a successful entrepreneur to make a bold transition?

In this episode, I sit down with Leina Broughton, a powerhouse in the entrepreneurial world and a captivating speaker. With a track record of success with her fashion label, Leina & Fleur, Leina now runs Madeit.com.au, a buzzing digital hub that showcases the stunning creations of over 1500 talented artisans.

Leina shares her transformational journey over the last 12 months, which has taken her from a physically demanding collaborative role to a digital at-home business owner. She gives us some great tips based on her own experience building a 10-million-dollar business.

In this episode, we explore:

· The power of a manifesting mindset

· What is ‘stress mess’, and how do we recognise it?

· Using curiosity as a tool for growth

· Establishing effective boundaries for your business and time

· Developing self-awareness of stress patterns and triggers

Links for you:

www.leinabroughton.co

@leinabroughton

www.madeit.com.au
Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instagram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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Slow Down and Thrive - Do I need rest or am I in resistance to taking action?
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04/09/24 • 22 min

Hello friends I'm back after a break to talk about how to tell the difference between needing rest (and giving ourselves full guilt-free permission to do so!) or are you experiencing fatigue because you're avoiding something you know you should be doing...
I give some handy hints to tell which one you might be experiencing and some tips to work through it.
I also talk about what's been happening with me over the last few months and a few more learnings on going through a really quiet void period of stillness!
If you're interested in exploring a somatic therapy and energy healing coaching combo session with me then here's the booking link for an online one hour session.
https://tidycal.com/kimberleystark/energy60online
Join me on Instagram at @slowdownandthrive or visit the website at www.kimstark.com.au

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Slow Down and Thrive - How to Outsource to give you back time and freedom
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01/31/23 • 24 min

Have you ever thought about outsourcing but you’re not sure how to go about it or think you don’t really need it? And it’s not just for those of us that are in business!

Outsourcing is really important, and I believe is the secret weapon to a lifestyle that is a lot healthier and allows you to take back control of your life and not be so busy with things that don’t bring you joy!

If there is a task in your life and you don’t get joy from it, it's taking up time, it doesn't require any of your skills, it's not advancing your life in any way, that is a perfect task for outsourcing.

In todays episode I talk about:

  • How to recognise what is best to outsource in your life and how to do it.
  • How I started outsourcing my work.
  • Hiring people for personality skills and that have better systems than you, or it’s just simply their genius!
  • How to buy back your time and money.
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If you’re feeling tired or exhausted in your business, chances are it’s not very fun anymore and it’s time to assess what’s really going on.

Running your business shouldn’t be draining you, so if you’re tired there are ways to get that energy flowing again! Exhaustion is often a sign that something is out of alignment and needs our attention.

When we feel this way, running a business can feel like an uphill battle. Don’t forget business should be fun and something that is supporting you.

In this episode I share what it means if you’re tired or exhausted and some tips and thoughts to think about to get you back to feeling good. )

I talk about:

  • Societal expectations and the effects they can have
  • How to create a nourishing life for you and your business
  • Forcing things and knowing when it’s time to reassess
  • Accessing your intuition and the importance of a daily practice

Links for you:

Episode 14 - How to be at ease with feeling your feelings, so slowing down isn't scary! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066874/12191815

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instgram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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Slow Down and Thrive - How to create the life you want, in a way that feels good
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04/18/23 • 24 min

Episode 22 - Are you wanting to create your dream life?

Join me for this episode, where I dive into some of the learnings I have discovered on my own journey to creating a life that I love. It took me years to get to where I am today and I want to do what I can to assist you in getting there even faster.
I go into how we can create the life and the reality that we want, and share with you some tools and questions that still help me to this day.

If you are ready to look deeper into what may be blocking you from the life you truly desire, find a quiet place, get comfortable and hit play.

I also dive into:

  • Trusting when you feel good in your body and not letting your mind control when you need to do things
  • Treating everyday the same and dropping the story of the typical work week
  • How to start looking for blocks within your belief systems
  • How to tune into your inner knowing when you feel stuck or overwhelmed
  • Some important questions to ask yourself to help you get to the root of why you may not be taking action or seeing results
  • Getting clear on what you want your day to day life to look and feel like
  • How to get in touch with what your heart desires so you are not motivated by ego

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instgram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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Welcome to the Slow Down and Thrive podcast! A bit more about me and my journey.

There's so much conversation around: if you work really hard, you're going to get to where you want to go. And while of course, that's true, I really believe there's a different way and easier way.

I've definitely worked hard, I've done the hustle, I've been burned out, I've had adrenal fatigue, and come out the other side, having learnt a lot. And having learned how to work with my energy, how to rest when I need to rest, how to work smarter, not harder, and still have a really beautiful thriving life and business.

In this first episode I dive into:

  • How to listen to ourselves more and not the conditioning that we may have learned from our parents, that narrative that’s really been running the show that just isn’t true for us
  • A bit more about me and my journey from burnt out business owner to slowing down and thriving and what that’s looked like
  • Working with alignment of our energy, knowing when to take action, knowing when's the right time to move on things and knowing when's the right time to just stop.
  • Do you need rest or are you just procrastinating?
  • Why I’m no longer scared of Mondays, trusting the ebb and flow and what my days and weeks look like now
  • The importance of mindset, listening to our bodies, our own intuition and how COVID and lockdowns played a part in this unfolding for me

So you may be at the start of a business, you might be in the middle of running a business, you might work for someone else, you might not work at all. But I think it's a conversation that is for everyone.

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, leave a review and follow me over on Instagram @slowdownandthrive for more daily tips and messages.

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How many episodes does Slow Down and Thrive have?

Slow Down and Thrive currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does Slow Down and Thrive cover?

The podcast is about Intuition, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Money Mindset.

What is the most popular episode on Slow Down and Thrive?

The episode title '7 reasons why running your own business is really worthwhile' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Slow Down and Thrive?

The average episode length on Slow Down and Thrive is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Slow Down and Thrive released?

Episodes of Slow Down and Thrive are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Slow Down and Thrive?

The first episode of Slow Down and Thrive was released on Oct 19, 2022.

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