As we step into 2026 and the quiet of winter, Kathie shares a personal reflection on what it means to live slowly and intentionally this season—not out of obligation or productivity, but out of deep, soul-level desire.

In this unscripted episode of The Quiet Rebellion, you’re invited to pause and consider:

How do you want winter to feel?

Kathie speaks about resisting the pressure to hustle, the wisdom of nature’s slower pace, and the small, steady acts—like making soup or walking in the cold air—that bring us home to ourselves. Winter, she reminds us, is not a season for chasing goals, but for tending the hearth, nourishing the spirit, and resting in enoughness.

If you’ve been craving stillness, simplicity, and a different way to begin the year, this gentle rebellion might be exactly what you need.

In this episode:

• Choosing how we want to feel this winter
• Letting go of resolutions and relentless productivity
• Embracing seasonal rhythms as resistance
• How soup, slow mornings, and intentional pauses are acts of quiet rebellion

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In this episode, I’m joined by Allyson from Life at Blackbird Hill for a down-to-earth conversation about seasonal consumerism and why we don’t actually need a new mug (or water bottle, or throw pillow) for every season.

We dig into the pressure to keep up with trends, the role social media plays in shaping our wants, and how disconnecting from nature might be driving us to fill our homes with more than we need. We also talk about contentment, guilt, and the quiet power of saying “no” to the frenzy.

This episode isn’t about perfection or shame—it’s about choosing intention, practicing seasonal living, and finding joy in what we already have.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why “seasonal” shopping has gone overboard
• The emotional pull of curated homes on social media
• How to recognize (and resist) marketing pressure
• Creating seasonal rituals that don’t involve buying
• Small steps to shift your mindset toward enough
• Allyson’s story of practicing contentment with her family
• The quiet joy of opting out

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stuff - or unsure how to start living more simply - this conversation offers encouragement, practical tips, and permission to do things differently.

Get full show notes & links: https://homespunseasonalliving.com/the-quiet-rebellion-podcast-episode-19/

Can we really force simplicity, or does it need to be gently invited in? In this episode of The Quiet Rebellion, Kathie reflects on a favorite Thomas Moore quote and explores what it means to stop “stuffing the world with things” and instead embrace the richness already present in our lives.

Kathie shares:

• Why simplicity isn’t deprivation
• Five practices to invite in simplicity without a checklist
• How noticing and connection lead to more meaningful days

This isn’t about decluttering your whole house or reaching some perfect version of simple living. It’s about softening, slowing, and savoring what’s already here.

For full show notes and more resources: https://homespunseasonalliving.com/the-quiet-rebellion-episode-18/