In this enlightening episode, Tara welcomes back author and podcast host Cory Allen to discuss his new book The Quiet Age: Creating a Calm Life in a Chaotic World, and explore why slowing down feels more urgent now than ever. Their conversation dives into how digital overload, reactive living, and a culture of constant urgency can disconnect individuals from their own bodies and inner sense of direction. Tailored especially for busy parents feeling stretched thin by the demands of modern life, Tara and Cory examine how to step off the "freight train" of the mental load, noting that while cell phones often carry the effects of our disconnection, they are not the entire root of the problem.

This episode highlights practical strategies for moving through daily chaos with profound intention. Cory shares how incorporating micro-moments and a simple stillness practice, such as taking just five to ten minutes a day to sit and breathe without distraction, can help overwhelmed parents reconnect with their values. Tara and Cory tackle a major modern parenting challenge: stepping back to allow children to problem-solve and think for themselves.
Tune in to discover how to use curiosity as an antidote to urgency and reduce physical tension while staying highly effective. Listen now to find out why moving slowly is truly an act of rebellion!
Links:
https://www.cory-allen.com/
https://link.amazon/B0h2EJrbs
https://www.cory-allen.com/andthenithitme

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