loader from loading.io

The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style

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

info_outline No. 33 — An Ease We Give Ourselves: Un Moment de Méditation 08/16/2026
info_outline 432: What We Gain When We Travel and Why Contentment Ensures the Experience is Rich with Gifts 08/12/2026
info_outline No. 32 — Catching Creativity: Un Moment de Méditation 08/09/2026
info_outline 431: How to Welcome More Serendipity into Your Life 08/05/2026
info_outline No. 31 — Set Yourself Free: Un Moment de Méditation 08/02/2026
info_outline No. 30 — What We Learn: Un Moment de Méditation 07/26/2026
info_outline No. 29 —For Ourselves and Others: Un Moment de Méditation 07/19/2026
info_outline 430: A Mid-Year Check-In List for Living on Purpose 07/15/2026
info_outline Befriending Ourselves — Un Moment de Méditation: No. 28 07/12/2026
info_outline One Simple 'Fix' — Un Moment de Méditation: No. 27 — One Simple 'Fix' 07/05/2026
info_outline 429: How Embracing Uncertainty Leads to a Fulfilling Life and How to Do It 07/01/2026
info_outline The Paradox of Where We Find Peace — Un Moment de Méditation: No. 26 06/28/2026
info_outline The Path to Contentment — Un Moment de Méditation: No. 25 06/21/2026
info_outline 428: Cultivating Equanimity — The Paramount Benefit of Living with Contentment for Everyday Peace of Mind 06/17/2026
info_outline Plant the Seeds You Want to See Grow, Un Moment de Méditation: No. 24 06/14/2026
info_outline Acceptance Is Where We Begin, Un Moment de Méditation: No. 23 06/07/2026
info_outline 427: 15 Life Investments — 10 Daily Choices, 5 Big Moves 06/03/2026
info_outline Why It Isn't Working . . . Yet, Un Moment de Méditation: No. 22 05/31/2026
info_outline The Difference Between Pain and Suffering, Un Moment de Méditation: No. 21 05/24/2026
info_outline 426: 10 Things I Miss When I Can't Visit Britain As Soon As I Would Prefer 05/20/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 20 — How to Find What is Needed 05/17/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 19 — How to Find Peace 05/10/2026
info_outline 425: The Intermezzo Effect: Chess Champion Jennifer Shahade Teaches How to Win at Life 05/06/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 18 — Where We Find Stability 05/03/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 17 — A Curious Mind’s Gift 04/26/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 16 — Relaxation as the Byproduct 04/19/2026
info_outline 424: Talking with Sharon Santoni about the Art of Antiquing in France 04/15/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 15 — The Easiest Task of All 04/12/2026
info_outline Un Moment de Méditation: No. 14 — Give Yourself Patience 04/05/2026
info_outline 423: How to Live in Sync with Your Inner Compass 04/01/2026
 
share