The Slow Home Podcast
1) April Hepokoski on creating a zero-waste, nature-based classroom
How can we bring the philosophies of zero-waste and nature-based play into modern classrooms? April Hepokoski is an early-childhood educator doing just that and has loads of practical tips to share in...Show More
2) A Fond Farewell: Episode 17
Instead of the usual conversation between Brooke and Ben, today's episode is simply a reading of the final ever edition of The Tortoise newsletter. Take a listen, and please know that it has been an ...Show More
3) Balance: Episode 16
Brooke and Ben dig in to the topic of work-life balance. Is it achievable, what doe sit look like, and should we be chasing it?
4) Body Image: Episode 15
Brooke and Ben dig into body image and its relationship to slow living
5) Pleasure: Episode 14
Pleasure. Just the word brings a little shiver to the spine, doesn't it? Defined as “a feeling or experience that involves enjoyment or satisfaction,” in today’s episode, Brooke and Ben dig a little ...Show More
6) Soft Life: Episode 13
If you spend any time on TikTok, you've probably seen the #softlife trend pop up over the past couple of years. Brooke and Ben aren't on TikTok, so are late to the party as usual, but wanted to dive i...Show More
7) Curveballs: Episode 12
Brooke and Ben talk curveballs, what happens when our foundations get shaken and how to harness some of slow living's key ideas to navigate new life circumstances.
8) Joyful Living: Episode 11
What is joy? And how does it differ from happiness? Can we learn to be more joyful? And what does that look like? Brooke and Ben dig into joy in Episode 11 of The Tortoise podcast.
9) 2023 Top Ten: Episode 10
Brooke and Ben talk through their Top Ten of 2023 list - including favourite meals, books, albums, films and experiences.
10) Addiction: Episode 9
This month's episode digs into the topic of addiction (and more broadly, obsessive behaviour) for things like tech-use, busyness, food and consumption. If you need help with addiction or mental health...Show More