What if slowing down wasn’t falling behind, but finally catching up with yourself?

In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim, a gentle yet powerful reminder that peace, clarity, and meaning often show up when we stop rushing through life.

They reflect on Haemin Sunim’s teachings around mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness, and how constant busyness pulls us away from what actually matters.

The conversation touches on learning to sit with your thoughts, being kinder to yourself, and noticing the quiet moments that bring emotional balance.

Dave and Poppy unpack how slowing down helps with anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm, and why rest is not something you earn but something you need.

They also explore how presence strengthens relationships, decision-making, and your connection to your own inner voice.

This episode is calm, reflective, and grounding. If life feels loud, fast, or overwhelming, this conversation invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in a more meaningful way.

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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow by Haemin Sunim