Join hosts Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi in the premiere episode of the Real Life Practice Podcast as they reintroduce the former One Life Maps podcast under a new name. This season focuses on the practice of solitude and how to find quiet spaces in our busy lives to connect with God. The hosts share their personal experiences and insights on spiritual growth, exploring life stories, and paying attention to God in both ordinary and extraordinary moments. You'll also learn about the tools and resources they offer for integrating faith into everyday life and how to connect with their free online community.

00:00 Welcome to the Real Life Practice Podcast

00:37 Introduction to the New Season

00:58 Reintroducing the Podcast

01:50 Exploring Spiritual Practices

03:01 Meet Your Hosts

05:24 Connecting with Us

06:10 Join Us on This Journey

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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and her 

About Lindsay Sterchi
Lindsay Sterchi is the REALIFE Practice Executive Director at the REALIFE Prcess® where she leads and guides our REALIFE Practice Membership and Community. She   also shares her life story on the substack platform at  https://lindsaysterchi.substack.com/.  Years ago, she began to experience the power of spiritual practices. Things like solitude and silence, journaling, and exploring my inner life with God.

As an introvert who felt most alive when I spent time alone, I thought I needed lots of time and space for reflection in order to grow spiritually.

But as I got older and life got fuller–with the addition of kids and work and the normal, everyday stress of life–I found that I couldn’t just rely on quiet times to sustain me. I had to discover how to grow in the chaos too.