52. Finding Worth in Stillness: A Bostonian's Rural Reckoning

In this episode, Beth recounts Skip Concannon's story. He relocates his family from Boston to rural Oregon and discovers that the move forces a deeper reckoning about identity, purpose and family life. Stripped of professional validation and surrounded by quiet, he learns practical skills, leans on a new community, and finds value in presence and humility rather than constant productivity. This episode explores how slowing down can reveal hidden parts of ourselves and transform relationships, parenting, and the sense of belonging. ABOUT THIS WEEK’S FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR: Skip Concannon is a former business executive turned writer, covering hidden economies, strange events, business stories that impact us all and the occasional personal essay. You can find his work here: https://skipconcannon.substack.com/ Top of Form CONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Music credit: The Light from Within, by Howard Harper-Barnes (sourced via EpidemicSound.com) Engage with Beth Butram on social media:      Instagram: instagram.com/podcastsbybeth      YouTube: youtube.com/@PodcastsByBeth Read the FREE weekly blog and connect on Substack: substack.com/@bethbutram Want to help keep this podcast thriving? Buy host Beth Butram a coffee at ko-fi.com/bethpodcast. Never required but always appreciated!  Finally, check out Affirmations and Micro-Meditations, a moment of calm podcast, available on most podcasting platforms, or use this link:  spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-and-micro-meditations--6793204