Zen & the Art of Living Slow is a podcast for educators who want to stay in the work without losing themselves along the way. Hosted by Cheryl-Marie Manson, founder of Zen & the Art of School Administration and a former school administrator, and Lauren Kazee, a licensed school social worker and founder of Living S.L.O.W., the show offers practical conversations about regulating stress, leading with intention, and sustaining meaningful work in schools.
Zen & the Art of Living SLOW | Featuring Dr. Tovah Sheldon When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what matters most? As educators and leaders settle into the rhythm of the school year, the demands of daily decision-making can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and running on autopilot. In this episode of Zen & the Art of Living SLOW, hosts Cheryl-Marie Manson and Lauren Kazee welcome special guest Dr. Tovah Sheldon of Michigan Virtual for a thoughtful conversation ...
11 Sept 2026
Back to School Strategies
Podcast Summary: Back to School Strategies In this episode of Zen & the Art of Living SLOW, Lauren Kazee and Cheryl-Marie Manson welcome Shailee Patel, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development at the Michigan Education Association, to discuss how educators and school leaders can begin a new school year with greater purpose, balance, and intention. Shailee reflects on how much education has changed since she began teaching special education in 1997. Although technology has tra...
14 Aug 2026
Pause, Rewind, Reflect
In this episode of Zen & the Art of Living SLOW, Cheryl-Marie and Lauren pause to savor some of the ideas that have stayed with them from their recent conversations with Debbie McFalone, Colin Ripmaster, and Chris Robinson. They revisit what it means to meet the moment, build trust through authenticity and follow-through, assume the best in others, and prioritize our own well-being. Along the way, they reflect on how self-awareness helps us slow down, notice what we need, and choose how w...
17 Jul 2026
Navigating work stress and finding work-life harmony
Show Links: https://www.therapybyrob.com/ https://www.facebook.com/therapybyrob/ Episode 5: Work-Life Harmony with Chris Robinson Is work-life balance really possible—or is there a better way to think about managing the demands of work, family, and personal well-being? In this episode of Zen and the Art of Living SLOW, Cheryl-Marie Manson and Lauren Kazee explore the idea of work-life harmony—moving beyond the pressure of achieving perfect balance and instead finding a sustainable rhythm thro...
19 Jun 2026
The Power of Trust
Trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship—and an essential ingredient in personal wellness. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Living SLOW, Cheryl-Marie Manson and Lauren Kazee sit down with educational leader Colin Ripmaster to explore the role trust plays in leadership, relationships, and navigating life's uncertainties. Together, they discuss what happens when trust is challenged, how leaders cultivate trust within their teams, and why learning to trust ourselves and the pro...
22 May 2026
Meeting the Moment with Debbie McFalone
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24 Apr 2026
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
In this episode of Zen & the Art of Living Slow, we explore the powerful stories we tell ourselves—and how they shape the way we think, feel, and show up each day. As educators and leaders, it’s easy to fall into patterns like “I can’t keep up” or “There’s not enough time.” But what if those thoughts are just stories… not truths? Cheryl-Marie and Lauren reflect on how these internal narratives form, how they can quietly turn into limiting beliefs, and how we can begin to “re-story” them i...
26 Mar 2026
Unboxing What We Carry
What do you do when life doesn’t slow down—but your emotions demand your attention? In this very first episode, Cheryl-Marie Manson and Lauren Kazee introduce Zen & the Art of Living S.L.O.W. and the heart behind their conversations: helping leaders find clarity in the midst of constant noise, pressure, and decision-making. Together, they explore a powerful and honest reality—sometimes, the only way to keep moving forward is to “put it in a box.” From navigating grief and personal loss to...
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