E8: Commuting Chronicles: Being Intentional with Your Time

In this episode of the Go Slow to Go Fast Lifestyle Podcast, Kendra Chapman discusses the importance of intentional living, particularly during commutes. She shares personal anecdotes about family routines that bring joy and comfort, such as hiking and movie nights. Kendra emphasizes the value of using commute time for personal growth through podcasts and audiobooks, and encourages listeners to embrace mindfulness and reflection during their drives. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their own commute hacks and to engage in a journey of intentionality.

Takeaways

Use commute time for personal growth.
Embrace family routines for joy and connection.
Podcasts can be a source of learning and inspiration.
Mindfulness can transform your commute experience.
Hygge can be integrated into everyday life.
Exploring new topics through podcasts enriches knowledge.
Silence during commutes can be a powerful reset.
Intentional living leads to a more fulfilling life.
Sharing experiences can enhance community connections.
Finding joy in small moments is essential.

Sound Bites

"Turn drive time into personal growth time."
"Going slow isn't about doing less."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Living
01:55 Embracing Hygge in Family Life
05:50 Maximizing Commute Time for Personal Growth
12:21 Exploring Podcasts and Audiobooks
18:34 Mindful Commuting: Turning Time into Value

Some of my favorite podcasts include:

Front Porch Radio- History’s Hook - a local podcast about Maury County TN

The Bowery Boys -NYC History - Tom Meyers and Greg Young

The Official Gilded Age Podcast - HBO series - TCM’s Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers from the Bowery Boys

If you plan to visit NO anytime soon, check out Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider’s Guide to New Orleans with Mark Bologna. 

Spiritual Podcasts: Common Mystics with Jennifer James and Jill Stanley, Psychic Story with Nichole Bigley, Psychic Teachers with Samantha Fey and Deb Bowen, Enlightened Empaths, and Astrology podcasts - Astro Twins Radio, Astrology for the week ahead with Molly McCord, Astrology of the Week ahead with Chani Nicholas, and the Gathering Room with Martha Beck.

Motivation- Wiser than Me with Julia Louise Dreyfus, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Finding Fred.  

Learning and productivity - Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar, and Jim Knight’s Coaching Conversations, Character Strong Podcast, Rocky Mountain Marketing, Genealogy Gems Podcast, just to name a few.