In the first episode of the tortoise & the hare, Ben and I revisit slow living one last time (no, really!) to see where we exist on the spectrum of speed today.
Initially, slow living was a new way of seeing the world. It provided freedom and community and opportunity. But within a few years, the wellness industry exploded and slow-living voices competed to become a new version of the Joneses — the most slow, the most aesthetic, the most minimalist. What started as a fluid, adaptable idea became consumption-driven and highly aspirational.
We’re so glad you’re here for the first episode and hope you enjoy it! Let us know what you think and what dualities you’d like us to tackle
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links from this episode:
* from the archives: Too much of something good is still too much
* from the archives: The fondest farewell
* painting hyperfixation song: My Old Ways by Tame Impala
* bearded flower crown man on IG: jonathanhiebert
* my books
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* Produced and hosted by Brooke McAlary and Ben McAlary
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* Theme music is Edgar Allan Poe by Modern Aquatic
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