Zen & the Art of Living Slow
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.
Episodes
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.
Navigating Work Stress and Finding Work-Life Harmony with Chris Robinson
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 through life's ever-changing seasons.
Joining the conversation is Chris Robinson, mental health professional, former school mental health leader, and private practice owner.
Power of Trust with Colin Ripmaster
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.
Small Steps Create Big Shifts
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?
Unboxing What We Carry
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.