To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.
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episode 10: Top 10 of 2019
And just like that, we arrive at the final episode of 2019. It’s been quite the ride folks, and in the last hostful of the year, Brooke and Ben look back over what has undoubtedly been a massively transformative year for them both.
They talk about the transition from travelling to putting down roots, end of year burnout and their thoughts on the future as a new year (and a new decade) peeks around the corner.
The Top 10 Best Things List also makes a come back as Brooke and Ben explore the year that was through the lens of their favourite:
- TV show
- small detail
- movie
- new destination
- book
- discovery
- album
- new podcast
- meal
- experience
Brooke also talks about her conflicted relationship with travel, book plans for 2020 and shares a little of what you can expect from the podcast next year too.
If you’re worried about pogpast withdrawal symptoms over the January break, fear not! The annual Summer Series/Winter Warmies (where Brooke and Ben share some of their favourite past episodes) will be in your earholes all through the holidays, with the first episode dropping on Jan 2.
Until then, have a wonderful, safe, peaceful holiday season and we’ll catch you next decade.
Enjoy!
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