Join us in The Back Room for a morning of wise words and delightful conversation with Brooke McAlary, podcast host and author of the brand new book 'Slow. Live Life Simply.'

Once upon a time, Brooke McAlary thought she was close to having it all. Married to a wonderful man, mother to a lively young daughter, and pregnant for a second time, she'd acquired all the things she'd once thought important-holidays, cars, a renovated home. Yet despite this, she found herself utterly despondent. Realising that they wanted a simpler, more fulfilling existence, Brooke and her family gradually created their own way of living, with an emphasis on depth, connection and experiences.

"Dear Mr & Mrs Jones, I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal from the race to keep up with you . . ."

The Slow Your Home podcast has been downloaded over 2 million times and her website slowyourhome.com has over 45,000 visits each month.

Part memoir, part practical companion, SLOW provides a fascinating insight into the benefits of slowing down. It will inspire you to forget about the 'Joneses' and create a life filled with the things that really matter to you . . . slowly, of course.

Cost: $15pp (plus and Eventbrite fee)

Tea, coffee and treats will be provided.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase Brooke's brand new book.

MORE FROM THE AUTHOR
"I'm a slow-travelling, gutsy shiraz-appreciating writer who currently lives in the Blue Mountains, outside Sydney, Australia. I have two lovely kids, a delightful husband, a dog and four chickens.
After being diagnosed with severe post natal depression in 2011, I embarked on a one-woman mission to cut out the excess in my life and reconnect with what was really important. I learnt about minimalism and simplicity, immersed myself in the Slow Living philosophy and discovered the beautiful benefits of living with less.
Over 2 years I decluttered more than 25,000 items, created a Slow Home and rediscovered my health, my passion, my energy, my spark. Since coming to understand the huge benefits of living a slower, simpler life, it’s become my mission to help others define and achieve their slow living goals."

Brooke