The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style

by Shannon Ables
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Self-Improvement #161

The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of true contentment. Founded on the principle of the art of living a life of quality over quantity, episodes explore topics ranging from creating an everyday life you love living, strengthening mindfulness practices, preparing seasonally delicious meals, building a capsule wardrobe, traveling the world (Francophiles and Anglophiles tune in as France as well as the Britain are favorite destinations), and living life to the fullest without breaking the bank because living well is really quite simple.*illustration by artist Sarah Löcker exclusively commissioned for the show

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    Apr 16, 2025 – 01:10:57
  • 401: What France Continues to Teach Me About Living Well
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:05:13
  • 400: What I've Learned in French Class, So Far . . . : Part Neuf
    Mar 19, 2025 – 51:37
  • 399: Eight Things I've Learned in my 46th Year
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  • 398: The Simple Two Word Phrase that will Transform Your Life in Extraordinary Ways, as taught by Mel Robbins (and it's not on the cover of her new book)
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:03:57
  • 397: The Serenity of Savoring Being Single and the Abundance of Love that is Present
    Feb 5, 2025 – 50:07
  • 396: Why Living a Simple Life Involves Courage and 6 Ways We Can Harness Our Bravery to Do So
    Jan 15, 2025 – 54:06
  • 395: 12 Balanced Living Ideas for a Great New Year
    Jan 1, 2025 – 27:21
  • 394: Setting the Foundation for An Extraordinary New Year and Beyond
    Dec 18, 2024 – 48:53
  • 393: How to Change Your Mind (literally), So You Can Change Your Life
    Dec 4, 2024 – 54:46
  • 392: 10 Ways to Build a Strong (and healthy) Social Network, as taught by David Robson
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:13:05
  • 391: 6 Important Skills and Abilities Gained When You Begin Living a Life of Contentment
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:12:07
  • 390: My Skincare Routine at 45 for Radiant Skin, Simplicity and Results-focused
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:10:41
  • 389: The Importance of Gratitude and Celebration throughout our Everydays and along our Life Journey
    Oct 2, 2024 – 59:05
  • 388: Why Not . . . Become the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Your Own Life and Experience Financial Freedom for the Rest of Your Life? 14 Foundational Pieces
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:04:47
  • 387: The Importance of 'Hero' Pieces in Your Wardrobe and the 6 Core Components
    Sep 4, 2024 – 28:11
  • 386: What I Have Learned So Far in French Class, Part Huit (8)
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:10:15
  • 385: Talking Finances & Contentment with Jill Sirianni of the Frugal Friends podcast
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:04:54
  • 384: 6 Things We Gain By Honoring Our True Self
    Jun 19, 2024 – 52:04
  • 383: 11 Health & Beauty Secrets for a Better Second Half, as taught by Liz Earle
    Jun 5, 2024 – 01:17:44
  • 382: Antique & Vintage Shopping in Barnard Castle, England + 5 Ways I Decorate with these Treasures
    May 22, 2024 – 46:55
  • 381: The Power of the Clarity of Our Intention AND Where We Direct Our Attention: Understanding Our Mind
    May 15, 2024 – 50:33
  • 380: How Rituals Enrich Our Lives IF We Choose and Engage with Intention
    May 1, 2024 – 01:05:05
  • 379: How (and Why) to Be Your Own Best Friend
    Apr 17, 2024 – 01:14:31
  • 378: Choose to Compost Your Past: How the Arrival of the Spring Season is a Metaphor for Life
    Apr 3, 2024 – 47:03
  • 377: The Slow Productivity Approach that will Elevate the Quality of Your Entire Life, as taught by Cal Newport
    Mar 20, 2024 – 01:04:27
  • 376: Wise Investments: Understand the Difference between a Good Value and a Good Deal
    Mar 6, 2024 – 53:43
  • 375: How to Become a More Skilled Participant in the Living of Our Life
    Feb 21, 2024 – 39:55
  • 374: What I Have Learned in French Class, So Far - part sept (7)
    Feb 7, 2024 – 01:04:07
  • 373: How to Nourish Your Creative Being: Cultivate An Artistic Hearth & Home
    Jan 17, 2024 – 56:52
  • 372: Simple Rituals to Enhance the Everyday and the 5 Characteristics of Simply Luxurious Rituals
    Jan 3, 2024 – 58:29
  • 371: Savoring A Quiet Christmas — Simple, Yet Significant
    Dec 20, 2023 – 46:58
  • 370: Savoring the Many Benefits of Being Single at Heart, my talk with author Dr. Bella DePaulo
    Dec 6, 2023 – 01:16:48
  • 369: How to Make Your Everyday Taste Better (11 Ideas)
    Nov 15, 2023 – 50:22
  • 368: What is a Simple Sophisticate? The 14 Characteristics
    Nov 1, 2023 – 50:10
  • 367: How to Create Décor that Welcomes & Comforts: How to Embrace the Ethos of Slow Decorating
    Oct 18, 2023 – 01:03:33
  • 366: My First-Hand Travel Tips for Flying Internationally to and Arriving in Britain with Ease and Comfort
    Oct 4, 2023 – 01:00:35
  • 365: How to Have Good Taste when it Comes to Décor, inspired by interior designer Heidi Caillier's Memories of Home
    Sep 20, 2023 – 58:51
  • 364: Energy Management for Quality Everydays: 6 Daily Habits to Include
    Sep 6, 2023 – 39:50
  • 363: Elizabeth Bougerol talks about The Hot Sardines' new jazz album C'est La Vie
    Aug 16, 2023 – 01:06:58
  • 362: The Fundamental Ingredient in a Well-Lived (and long) Life: Honor What Makes Your Heart Sing, 13 life lessons from Dr. Gladys McGarey
    Aug 2, 2023 – 01:06:41
  • 361: 33 Decorating & Construction Lessons I Learned Customizing Le Papillon (a 3-year journey)
    Jul 19, 2023 – 01:39:31
  • 360: How to Find Love: Be Love Instead of Look for Love, as taught by Jay Shetty
    Jun 21, 2023 – 01:22:56
  • 359: Author and Philosopher Alexandra Stoddard on Living Well, Sharing Her Wisdom of 81 years
    Jun 7, 2023 – 01:29:33
  • 358: Anna Murphy Talks About Finding Your Way to the Best You Yet as Each Year Passes in her New Book, Destination Fabulous
    May 24, 2023 – 01:06:34
  • 357: The Gift of Being HSP, author Jenn Granneman talks about her New Book Sensitive
    May 17, 2023 – 52:39
  • 356: What I've Learned So Far in French Class, Part Cinq
    May 3, 2023 – 54:46
  • 355: Talking Paris, Flowers and Elevating the Everyday with Sandra Sigman about her new book French Blooms
    Apr 19, 2023 – 01:07:38
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    Apr 5, 2023 – 01:06:46
  • 353: A Stress-Reducing Year-Round Schedule for House Cleaning and Maintenance for a Small Household
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