Episode 002 Show Notes: What's a Capsule Life?

Why did I start the Capsule Life podcast?

I truly have a wonderful life. I’m married to the best guy around, we’re puppy parents to the cutest bordoodle (that’s border collie-poodle), we live in a super fun city, and we’ve survived adulthood thus far (not an easy feat!). ;) But all that said, I still want more, but not in the way you might think.

I want to be more fulfilled and live out my life’s purpose, but for me that means starting with less. And building a life of less.

I’m on a journey to find joy through minimal living and if this podcast helps keep me committed to this journey and helps just one other person along the way, I’d say mission accomplished.

What is a Capsule Life?

Have you heard of a capsule wardrobe? You know, a small collection of clothes — we’re talking maybe 30 pieces max — that are simple and timeless enough to be put together in a multitude of ways?

THAT was the inspiration for This Capsule Life! I got to thinking about the actual definition of the word “capsule,” which is: consisting of a relatively small set of key items, and felt like it was a great representation of how I want to start living my life.

A Capsule Life is a life well-lived, a life filled with gratitude, connection, moments, and experiences rather than things. In a world where “more is more,” living a Capsule Life celebrates living a life of less.

What are our 4 Life of Less pillars?

On the Capsule Life podcast, each episode will explore 1 of our 4 main Life of Less Pillars: Living a Capsule Life, Living Well, Living Joyfully, and Living Your Dream.

1. Living a Capsule Life: Living a life filled with gratitude, connection, moments, and experiences rather than things. Living a Capsule Life celebrates living a life of less.

2. Living Well: Living Well means putting yourself FIRST. From yoga to meditation to natural solutions to overall wellness, our Living Well pillar gives you tips and tricks to put your self care first so you can lead with the best version of yourself.

3. Living Joyfully: Living Joyfully means living with intention. In the Living Joyfully pillar, we dive into finding our purpose, living with gratitude and faith, and discovering how balance can show up in our lives.

4. Living Your Dream: Living Your Dream means something different to everyone. In this pillar, we’re redefining what it means to ‘have it all,’ and chatting about career aspirations, entrepreneurship, and more.

What can you expect in future episodes?

• In the Living a Capsule Life pillar, we’ll further explore what a Capsule Life is and how it’ll change your life — everything from creating a capsule wardrobe to making a capsule home to prioritizing less screen time, and more.

• In the Living Well pillar, we’ll focus on overall wellness, the benefits of yoga and meditation practices, natural solutions for healthy living, and more.

• In the Living Joyfully pillar, we’ll turn our attention to living with intention, gratitude, and purpose, practicing faith, and seeking the unicorn that is balance.

• In the Living Your Dream pillar, we’ll chat about career aspirations, entrepreneurship, redefining ‘having it all,’ and more.

Get started on your Capsule Living Journey & download your FREE guide to Building a Capsule Life

Following our 4 Life of Less pillars, reflect on why and how YOU want to build your Capsule Life, and prioritize the first few things you want to accomplish in each pillar. Start building your Capsule Life today!

Join me on this Capsule Life journey!

• Subscribe to the Capsule Life podcast on iTunes

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• This Capsule Life Facebook Group

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• This Capsule Life on Pinterest

Until next time Capsule Lifers — keep finding joy through minimal living.

Introducing This Capsule Life & My Podcast!

Introducing This Capsule Life

Many are cutting back on screen time, moving toward natural solutions and handmade gifts, and trying to find themselves and live their best lives — with a focus on connection, moments, and experiences rather than “stuff.”

Can you relate? 

I sure can! That’s why I wanted to start a community and podcast that celebrates finding joy through minimal living. A place where we can learn together how to live a ‘Capsule Life.’

But… what the heck IS a ‘Capsule Life’?! 

A ‘Capsule Life’ is a life well-lived, a life filled with gratitude, connection, moments, and experiences rather than things. In a world where “more is more,” living a Capsule Life celebrates living a life of less.

Tune in to the podcast on iTunes starting January 7 to learn more about Capsule Living through the lens of our 4 “Life of Less” pillars: Living a Capsule Life, Living Well, Living Joyfully, and Living Your Dream.

Building a ‘Capsule Life’ is an ongoing journey — one that I can’t wait to dive right on into — with you! 

Join our growing communities!

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Join our communities and chime in — let us know about the struggles you’re currently facing that stand in the way of a Capsule Life, and what you want to hear from the podcast!

• This Capsule Life Facebook Group

• This Capsule Life on Instagram

• This Capsule Life on Pinterest

And visit This Capsule Life for more info on upcoming episodes, and make sure to sign up for the newsletter so you’ll be the first to know when a new show is live. You’ll also get exclusive Capsule Life how-to guides, content, offers, and more.

I’ll see you back on iTunes January 7 for our first full episode — a deep dive into what a Capsule Life is, including a few sneak peeks of what you can expect to hear about in each of our 4 “Life of Less” pillars.

Until next time Capsule Lifers — keep finding joy through minimal living.

Hawaii Four-0

Tim and I visited Hawaii in January with my family for my brother's 40th birthday (Hawaii Four-0, get it? 😂). It was Tim's very first time visiting the beautiful islands and my first time staying on Oahu. Minus the missile threat hiccup 😫, the trip was absolutely perfect!

A video recapping our January 11-16, 2018 Hawaii Trip! We went for my brother's 40th birthday and stayed in Honolulu - my first time staying in Honolulu and Tim's very first time to Hawaii! It was one of our very favorite trips. Blog post coming soon!

We stayed in the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. It was fun being able to walk out of our condos to explore the beautiful park, shops, restaurants, and hotels right by us. When we arrived, we stopped by Nico's Pier 38 to get lunch plates - seriously so delicious - and then went to Costco to grab food for home-cooked meals (hello, saving money!).

That same night, we went to House Without a Key for cocktails, a beautiful sunset, and Hawaiian music complete with Hula dancers. It was ah-mazing. And it was my first time drinking a Mai Tai, which they're famous for! Once I tasted it, I could see why. It was dangerously delicious.

The next morning my family introduced us to Lanikai. Absolutely my most favorite beach ever. The water is crystal clear, it wasn't too packed, and the drive out there was beautiful. We packed a lunch and some good books and relaxed on the beach for a few hours. It was perfect. That night we celebrated my brother's birthday at Mariposa (though, let's be real, I think we sang happy birthday to him at almost every dinner 😉) and watched fireworks over the water. It was magical and the food was absolutely delicious - I ordered a scallop pasta with a white sauce and Manny (my brother-in-law) and I shared a few glasses of wine. 🍷

On Sunday morning, Shawn, Manny, Tim, and I conquered the Diamond Head hike. If you're in Hawaii and you want to find a way to achieve your steps and stairs/climbing goals, this. is. it. My thighs and butt were on fire. But it felt so good to get out in the fresh air and do one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever seen, inclusive of lots of stairs, tunnels, small caves, and awesome views!

Sunday afternoon, we headed to Ko Olina to soak up some more sun and fun. The grounds were unbelievable! So beautiful. And then there were the lava flows 😋 Those things are dangerous because of how delicious and refreshing they are! For some reason, our photos from that afternoon are blown out a bit, but it ended up making them look pretty vintage-cool.

The following day was our last full day in paradise. We lived it up by starting the day off right at Dean & Deluca ☕️, strolling around Waikiki, laying out on the beach, walking along the water at sunset, and enjoying dinner at Doraku Sushi.

The last morning we were there, Tim and I ate breakfast at Surf Lanai at The Royal Hawaiian, an amazingly beautiful resort. If you're ever in Waikiki, you must walk through this hotel! It's open and airy on the waterfront with a beautiful yard in the back. Plus, it offers cute shops (I got a super soft handmade blanket as my souvenir) and a few restaurants.

I couldn't have asked for a better trip or better people to share it with. It was absolutely one of my favorite vacations so far, filled with the best people and the most relaxation. We didn't want it to end! Tim and I decided that, if we can, we would love to visit the beach and sunshine in January or February each year. PNW winters are long and dark, and getting some reprieve from this winter was just what we needed to kick off the new year right.