Go Slow to Go Fast Lifestyle Podcast

Kendra Chapman opens with the podcast’s core invitation to slow down, then sits down with Swami Nityananda, a spiritual teacher with the Awake Yoga Meditation Community and a longtime professor of English, for a conversation about presence, kindness, and inner freedom. Together they explore how small daily pauses can reshape relationships, reduce stress, and help people live with more intention.In this episode, Kendra and Swami discuss practical ways to bring meditation and awareness into ordina

Kendra Chapman welcomes back Russell Van Brocklen for part two of their conversation about dyslexia, reading, and writing. This episode focuses on a practical method for helping students move from basic sentences to advanced body paragraphs by using their interests, word analysis, and repeated typing-based practice.Russell explains why he believes dyslexia is not simply a reading problem, but a brain-processing difference that can also become an advantage when taught the right way. He also walks

Discover how slowing down and focusing on foundational life skills can lead to long-term success, especially for youth. Join us as Rob Heller shares the story behind his Boost Program, addressing critical gaps in social, mental health, and life skills education in today's fast-paced, phone-driven culture.Key Topics: The importance of fundamental life skills that are often missing from traditional education Rob Heller’s journey from successful entrepreneur to youth development innovator The cr

Discover how embracing a slower, intentional pace can transform your health journey. Jen Germain, a certified functional medicine health coach and autoimmune survivor, shares practical wisdom on healing from chronic illness, the importance of mindset, and sustainable lifestyle habits for lasting wellness. Timestamps 00:00 - The importance of going slow to enhance health and well-being 00:44 - Morning routines that set a positive tone for the day 01:12 - Embracing the freedom of creating your

Discover how Lorie Eber transitioned from a demanding legal career to a fulfilling wellness coaching practice, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, self-care, and realizing what truly matters in life. This episode explores themes of ambition, aging, body awareness, and redefining success. Key Topics: Lorie’s experience of going slow: scheduling regular self-care like massages and relaxing Sundays Early childhood influences on drive: cultural expectations and familial ambitions Challen

This episode features Eric Robinson, who transitions from a 12-year ministry role as a Baptist pastor to 24 years as an FBI special agent, revealing lessons on resilience, trust, and authenticity across radically different careers. Tune in to explore how reflective practice and boundary setting can transform leadership and personal growth. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome & introduction to Eric Robinson’s fascinating career transition 00:32 - The essence of living slowly to go fast in life and work