Where It All Began
The first episode of The Simple Sophisticate podcast premiered in 2014 and continues to share a new episode every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. The addition of the podcast to TSLL online destination began and continues as a source of inspiration for listeners as they continue to cultivate their own unique simply luxurious life. Enjoy listening wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
First Episode:
The 8 Pillars of Living A Simply Luxurious Life
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When
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday (except in July), listeners can tune in wherever they enjoy their favorite podcasts for a new episode (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, etc.) or stop by TSLL blog to catch the latest new episode and full Show Notes.
What
The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. However, that is a far too simple description for a consciously intentional and thoughtful way of living, and so I encourage you to tune in to episode #368 where I detail the 14 Characteristics of a Simple Sophisticate. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of true contentment. Founded on the principle of the art of living a life of quality over quantity, episodes explore topics ranging from creating an everyday life you love living, strengthening mindfulness practices, preparing seasonally delicious meals, building a capsule wardrobe, traveling the world (Francophiles and Anglophiles tune in as Paris as well as the English countryside are favorite destinations), and living life to the fullest without breaking the bank because living well is really quite simple.
Why
TSLL blog continues to reach readers around the world, and now, whether you are commuting, exercising, working in the garden or traveling, you can listen twice a month to an idea-packed episode sharing inspiration and motivation to help keep you striving for the life of your dreams all the while keeping you well-informed, clothed in your signature style, and living in a sanctuary that brings you rejuvenation upon crossing the threshold.
Podcast Soundtrack
The music for the show is ‘Walking in Paris‘ and the preintro music is ‘The Days Go By’. (Click on either song title to be redirected to the purchase page. TSLL receives no commission on any purchases.)
393: How to Change Your Mind (literally), So You Can Change Your Life
“Some of [our] beliefs, habits and behaviours are acquired by chance, and some we have designed for ourselves. But the beauty of the human mind is that no matter how these beliefs were shaped, they can be changed.” —Nicole Vignola, author of Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change Maybe it…
As Per Tradition, Each Episode Concludes with a Petit Plaisir! Explore all of them Here in the Archives.
“This long-running podcast from blogger and author, Shannon Ables, is all about how to elevate your daily life with an average person’s salary. It’s just a great podcast for when you need a reminder to slow down and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. She gets a lot of inspiration from French living, and each episode ends with a lovely ‘petit plaisir.’ I’ve gotten a lot of great recommendations from those petits plaisirs!”—Samantha Brown’s Places to Love, chosen as #8 of “26 Great Podcasts to Listen to on Your Next Trip”
Podcast Episodes