Episode 2

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18th Feb 2025

Unlearning the Hustle: Embracing the Snail's Pace

Last year, my business came to an end. While I was devastated, I knew deep down that my true calling was still waiting for me. My first instinct was to dive in and “fix” the situation as quickly as possible—especially since we had no income at the time. But I soon realized that my usual hustle energy was the exact opposite of what my path required.

Instead, my journey called for me to embrace the snail’s pace of goal setting and truly learn to slow down. Nature has always been my guide, especially in challenging times, and this time was no different. A small, unexpected messenger—this snail—greeted me and reminded me to move with patience and presence.

If you’re working toward something and this resonates with you, consider it a sign to slow down and be more present in your process (a reminder I’m giving myself as I write this for my new podcast!). Wherever you are in life, take a moment to pause, breathe, and listen to the guidance that’s already present on your path. It may not be a snail, but whatever it is, trust that it’s meant for you.

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About the Podcast

Thought Experiment Called Life
A podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
This is a podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
I’ve never neatly fit into any niche, neither do many people, and neither does this podcast. This is a space for the multi-passionate person—the individual who looks at the world with glittering eyes despite the challenges of a multifaceted life. It’s for those seeking inspiration from positive, unconventional lives and hoping to glean lessons to guide their own path. It’s for those who trust that the right message will find them at the right time, no matter how unrelated it may seem.
This is a space for the existential mind and the open heart—those who understand the power of sharing stories to remind others they’re not alone.

I’ve lived many lives in my time here on Earth, and this podcast dives into a plethora of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Living and thriving with Lyme disease (and autoimmune disease).
- Pursuing your purpose in a world that celebrates conformity.
- Staying mentally healthy as a neurodivergent person in an insane world.
- The power and beauty of plant medicine and nourishing nutrition.
- Why learning self-defense is the ultimate self-care (especially for women)
- The magic of jiu-jitsu: a roadmap to growth and success in every area of life.
- Building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic.
- And perhaps most exciting of all, hearing real stories from multi-passionate individuals living fulfilling, unconventional lives.

This space exists to bring you inspiration, tools, resources, and proof that the call in your heart is there for a reason. I’m excited to walk this path with you.

The wild heart in me bows to the wild heart in you.

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