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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 34 MIN

Transforming Stress into Peace: Lessons from the Book "Gentle" with Courtney Carver

from Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li · host Courtney Carver

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li welcomes simplicity and self-care expert Courtney Carver to discuss her newest book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want. Together, they explore the transformative power of rest, strategies for reducing overwhelm, and the art of caring less about the non-essential. Courtney Carver is the founder and creator of bemorewithless.com and The Simplicity Space, a membership community supporting and celebrating people as they simplify their lives. She is the best-selling author of Soulful Simplicity:, How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More and Project 333. Her new book, Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life You Actually Want came out earlier this year. Timestamps:00:00:01 - 00:01:51Introduction & Courtney Carver's book "Gentle"00:03:55 - 00:06:07Why rest is essential00:13:16 - 00:14:56Courtney Carver's journey to simplicity00:22:04 - 00:24:28Under-reacting for self-care00:27:27 - 00:29:17Simplicity Space community00:31:02 - 00:31:25Free guide info👉 For Courtney's free simplicity guide "25 Ways to Simplifiy Your Life in Ten Minutes or Less" go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/simplicityTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab        Courtney Carver   Website: https://bemorewithless.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithlessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bemorewithlessdotcom     

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li welcomes simplicity and self-care expert Courtney Carver to discuss her newest book, Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want. Together, they explore the transformative power of rest, strategies for reducing overwhelm, and the art of caring less about the non-essential. Courtney Carver is the fo...

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