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The Slowing Down Podcast

The Slowing Down Podcast

by Janna Slow

Self-Improvement Mental Health Social Sciences

009 - Algorithmic Influence, Slow Emotions & Digital Wellness

In this episode, I speak with Clo S., a certified digital wellness coach, founder of This Too Shall Grow, and writer. We discuss crucial topics such as the algorithmic influence on our behaviour, dangers of personalization, value of digital wellness, slow emotions, and more. Tune in! Guest: Clos S. website, twitter, linkedin Host: Janna Slow Music & Mixing: Remy Sealey A.K.A. klatu at the studio Audio Z Cover art: @gradolievna More information: jannaslow.com

008 - Confusing Nature of Startups, Boundaries in Tech & Slow Marketing

In this episode, David Miranda, a Product Designer, Full-Stack Developer, Marketer, and creator of PolitePop, shares his pathway from multiple burnouts into healthy relationships with work in Tech. We discuss the ups and downs of working in Startups, the benefits of slowing down for intellectual workers, the importance of staying connected with reality, and the energy behind creative processes and slow marketing. Guest: David Miranda – website davidmiranda.info; the polite email signup politepop.com; Twitter twitter.com/panphora Host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Music & Mixing: Remy Sealey A.K.A. klatu at the studio Audio Z Cover art: @gradolievna More information: jannaslow.com

007 - Aromatherapy & Dangers of Essential Oils for Humans and Pets

In this freshly smelling episode Tresa Staeven, an expert in scents, shares her inspiring journey from treating PTSD caused by a toxic work environment to becoming a certified aromatherapist and business owner. We talk about controversies around aromatherapy, unpleasant side effects of nowadays popular volatile oils, safety concerns for pets, and how exactly essential oils affect our mood and even memory. Listen attentively to this episode and you may have an interesting side-effect too (a positive one!). Feel free to share your feedback on the episode. Shoot me DM to my twitter or instagram, or send me an email. I'll be delighted to know your opinion! Guest: Tresa Staevan and if you're in MTL, visit Tresa's calming center Scented Path. Host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Music & Mixing: Remy Sealey A.K.A. klatu at the studio Audio Z Cover art: @gradolievna More information: jannaslow.com

006 - Science of Creativity & Importance of Slowing Down

In this episode Lisa Pavlova, a NYC-based portrait photographer with PhD in Science of Psychology, talks about inspiring discoveries in her thesis work on creativity and emotional intelligence and her life in New York City as a freelance photographer. Tune in and learn what role the process of slowing down plays in the worlds of creativity, uncertainty, and emotional intelligence. Guest: Lisa Pavlova Editing & host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Intro and outro music: Klātu jannaslow.com/podcast September 2022

005 - Life Before and After Running for City Council

In this inspiring conversation with Louise Kold-Taylor, a political candidate, multidisciplinary process facilitator, and Montrealer who immigrated from Denmark, we reflect on life before and after running for City Council, the motivations behind, the Status Quo among Montrealers, and the process of slowing down after the elections. Read Louise's articles here: https://medium.com/@louise.kold Editing & host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Intro and outro music: klatu Recording and mix: Rémy Sealey at audioz.com Montréal QC Canada jannaslow.com/podcast April-July 2022

004 - Pathways into Embodied Practices

In this episode with Joe Germinario, a yoga teacher, writer, and martial dancer, we discuss our search for BodyMind-related practices throughout our life journeys. We talk about Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and dance in the context of traditional Eastern schools and Western Liberal Arts education. Visit Joe's website for more: livingenso.com Editing & host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Intro and outro music: klatu Recording and mix: Rémy Sealey at audioz.com Montréal QC Canada jannaslow.com/podcast

003 - Special: On War in Ukraine

In this episode with Pavlo Fedorov, a Ukrainian director/cinematographer based in Los Angeles, we discuss the mixed reality of war and peace. Pavel shares his experience of processing the war in his homeland while living on the other side of the world. Follow Pavel on Instagram @pfedorov and watch his films. Episode art: Pavlo Fedorov Host and editing: Janna Slow Intro and outro music: klātu Mixing: Rémy Sealey at audioz.com in Montréal QC Canada HOW TO HELP UKRAINE Don't get used to the war, stay active, spread information; Find reliable sources to donate money (some are below); Find communities (FB groups or local newspapers) who organize help for refugees in your area; Hire or host Ukrainian refugees; Stay connected and listen to each other; share love. Best summary of ways to help Ukraine – https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site

002 - Fashion, Cancer, and the Magic of Art

In this mind-bending conversation with Danielle Final, an atheist priestess and an artist of human emotions, we discuss her slow-style childhood, a stormy career as a fashion illustrator, her method for drawing quickly, recent experience with breast cancer, and her overall spiritual way. Subscribe to Danielle's newsletter her – DanielleFinal.com Editing & host: Janna "Slow" Akimova Intro and outro music: klatu. Recording and mix: Rémy Sealey at audioz.com Montréal QC Canada JannaSlow.com

001 - Time Perception & Sound

In this conversation with Rémy Sealey, a beatmaker klātu and sound designer at Audio Z, we talk about the perception of time on stage and in a recording booth. We discuss stress management, sound engineering, automation, free time, and more. Rémy's music Rémy's film photography Host & editing: JannaSlow.com Podcast recorded and mixed by Rémy Sealey at audioz.com Montréal Quebec Canada. Intro and outro track by klatu.