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Tranquility du Jour

Kimberly Wilson

Your guide to living a full and meaningful life: creativity, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, travel, style, yoga, making a difference and all things tranquility. Hosted by author, therapist and creative entrepreneur Kimberly Wilson, who lives in DC and dreams of Paris.

  • 44 minutes 21 seconds
    Creative Evolution

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christine Mason Miller on:

     

    1. Creative Evolution Through Midlife

    Christine shares how her creative journey has evolved, from the Swirly Girl days to her current textile art. She emphasizes trusting the flow of creativity and embracing change as she navigates new artistic expressions, culminating in an upcoming exhibition at Art Basel.

    2. Clarity and Values as Guides

    Midlife has brought Christine a deep sense of clarity about her values, including family, creative work, and her spiritual connection to God. She uses these values as a framework for making decisions and maintaining balance in her life.

    3. The Power of Acceptance and Presence

    Christine highlights acceptance and presence as essential tools for navigating midlife challenges, including personal loss and the inevitability of change. She reflects on being present during the sacred process of loss and the importance of trusting that each next step will be revealed.

    4. Gratitude as a Daily Practice

    Christine practices gratitude in small, meaningful moments, such as greeting the morning on her way to the mailbox or pausing to appreciate her home and loved ones. This grounding practice helps her find tranquility and joy in the everyday.

    Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcastfor more and Substack for shownotes.

    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

          Our Guest: Christine Mason Miller

    Christine Mason Miller is an artist and author who has been guiding others toward a meaningful life for more than thirty years. Her experience includes a wide array of creative endeavors, from fine art, commercial design, licensing, and book publishing to teaching, mentoring, and speaking. After taking a break from studio work, she has recently returned to her easel with a focus on textile art. In April 2024, her first gallery show in more than ten years was held at Nepenthe Gallery in Alexandria, VA, and she’s now headed to Art Basel in Miami this December.

    Find Our Guest Mentioned in the Show     Podcast Host: Kimberly  

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    30 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 16 seconds
    Thriving Mindfully

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Ananda Leeke on:

    1. The Power of Surrender in Midlife

    Ananda discusses the importance of embracing surrender as a key tool for navigating midlife changes, grief, and the challenges of postmenopause. She highlights how surrender fosters growth and acceptance in the face of life’s uncertainties.

    2. Mindfulness as a Lifeline

    Ananda shares her lifelong journey with mindfulness, from discovering meditation in her late 20s to integrating practices like yoga, Reiki, and journaling. These tools have evolved into a central part of her thriving midlife approach, promoting grounding, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.

    3. Creative Evolution Through Decades

    Creativity remains a core part of Ananda’s life. From art and writing to exploring new hobbies like crochet, she embraces creative expression to honor her ancestral connections and celebrate personal growth through mixed media projects and storytelling.

    4. The Soft Life and Self-Care Practices

    Ananda emphasizes the importance of a softer approach to life in midlife, focusing on self-care, boundary-setting, and activities that nurture her body and mind. From tennis and biking to journaling with tea, her examples illustrate how everyday moments of joy and care can rejuvenate and inspire.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

        Our Guest: Ananda Leeke

    Ananda Leeke is a Thriving Mindfully Coach, Human Design Doula, artist, and author. Ananda discovered mindfulness, self-care, and wellness when her career as a lawyer, an investment banker, and a digital communications professional stressed her out, caused burnout, and did not produce the level of success she expected. During her healing journey, she studied and practiced meditation, yoga, reiki, journaling, art-making, and creative writing. They helped her develop self-care practices, navigate change, and become resilient. As a result, she became a certified yoga + mindfulness teacher, a digital wellness educator, a reiki master practitioner, a sound healer, and an artist-in-residence at Howard University Hospital and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

    Today, she leads Ananda Leeke Consulting, a wellness company, and the Thriving Mindfully Academy, an online education platform and network. She also hosts and produces the Thriving Mindfully Podcast. Her books, Love’s Troubadours, a yoga-inspired novel; That Which Awakens Me, a mindful creativity memoir; and Digital Sisterhood, a mindful technology memoir, are available on Amazon. Currently, she and her father Dr. John F. Leeke are co-writing his memoir, American Change Agent (Fall 2024). She is also writing her midlife memoir, Thriving Mindfully as Theresa's Daughter (2025). In addition, she is creating a body of artwork and spoken word music that celebrates the ancestral relationship she has with her mother Theresa.

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    • Coterie waitlist: a yearlong signature immersion to support women in finding more beauty, balance, and connection in midlife

        Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    23 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 46 minutes
    Your Artist Knows

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cynthia Morris on:

     

    1. Midlife Creativity and Reinvention

    Cynthia shares her journey of exploring creativity through writing and art, emphasizing how midlife has opened doors to deeper self-expression. She discusses the shift from writing non-fiction to working on novels, blending personal experiences and artistry.

    2. Navigating Relationships in Midlife

    Reflecting on meeting her husband in her late 40s and marrying at 50, Cynthia highlights the importance of staying open, letting go of limiting beliefs, and creating meaningful connections that align with personal values.

    3. Balancing Multiple Creative Outlets

    Cynthia discusses her approach to balancing writing, art, and business by embracing seasonal shifts in focus. She emphasizes being present in the moment, prioritizing projects, and avoiding creative overwhelm.

    4. Wellness and Practicality

    She emphasizes the importance of integrating wellness into daily life, from practices like yoga and using a Shakti mat to maintaining a focus on long-term goals like financial planning for retirement.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

      Our Guest: Cynthia Morris

    Cynthia Morris is a certified coach, author, and artist who attributes much of her joy, success, and dance moves to her 28-year yoga practice. Since 1999, Cynthia has guided creative people to know and trust their true nature. Her mission is to help people build their creative confidence on their own terms.

    She leads workshops in gorgeous places like Paris and Lisbon, as well as online courses. Her signature programs include Paris Sketchbook, Capture the Wow, Drawing as Meditation, and Write Your Travel Stories.

    Cynthia has published eight books, including a Paris historical novel. She’s a watercolor artist and has sold bodies of artwork including illustrated card decks. She lives in Denver with her husband Steve, where she’s either going to the library, to yoga, or tending her garden.

    Cynthia’s the host of Your Artist Knows the Way, a program to empower creatives everywhere. She’s finishing a draft of a new novel. Read all about her process on her Stumbling Toward Genius Substack.

    Find Our Guest & Resources Mentioned in the Show

    • Coterie waitlist: a yearlong signature immersion to support women in finding more beauty, balance, and connection in midlife

      Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    16 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 46 seconds
    Big Midlife Vision

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo on:

    • Here are four main takeaways from the interview with Britt Bravo:

      • Redefining Goals in Midlife: Britt shares that midlife is a time to reassess goals, focusing more on present-moment fulfillment than on ambitious future accomplishments. She emphasizes the importance of valuing smaller, everyday joys and creating a legacy that’s more about connection and support than external achievements.

      • Balancing Youthful and Mature Wisdom: Britt explores the idea of integrating youthful enthusiasm with the maturity of midlife, using both perspectives to navigate change. This blend of energy helps her embrace opportunities while also honoring the lessons learned through experience.

      • Finding Grounding Through Simple Routines: Daily activities like exercise, cooking, and connecting with friends serve as essential grounding practices for Britt. She finds tranquility in nature, mindful cooking, and spending time with people who uplift her, which she views as part of her “tranquility toolkit.”

      • Supporting Others through Compassionate Listening: Britt emphasizes the value of simply being present for others rather than offering advice or solutions. This perspective shift has helped her redefine how she shows up in her personal and professional relationships, aiming to be a supportive companion on others’ journeys.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in

      Our Guest: Britt Bravo

    Britt Bravo is a Big Vision coach, copywriter, editor, and content creator. For 20+ years she has helped creative, mission-driven entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve greater impact. In her coaching and communications work with individuals, she’s passionate about supporting creative entrepreneurs, socially responsible businesses, writers, and artists. She has helped hundreds of creatives and changemakers bring their unique big visions into the world through a coaching process that produces manageable, inspired action plans. As a coach, she’s known for her unique blend of caring support and strategic insight. In her copywriting and communications consulting for organizations, she has helped to further the work of leading institutions in the arts, environment, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship. Originally from Mystic, CT, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their cat who thinks she is a dog.

    Find Our Guest   Mentioned in the Show   Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    9 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 28 seconds
    Paris Continues

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I’m delighted to share returning guest Janice MacLeod sharing insights on:

    • Embracing Evolving Paths: Janice shares her journey from Paris to small-town life, showing how she has embraced major life transitions, including motherhood, battling breast cancer, and adapting to slower, simpler living. She emphasizes the importance of finding peace and satisfaction in different stages of life.

    • Integrating Parisian Charm: Despite leaving Paris, Janice continues to infuse Parisian elements into her daily life. From decorating with a Paris street sign and vintage finds to curating a cheese tray, she brings touches of French charm to her new home, keeping her connection to Paris alive.

    • Permission to Self-Publish: Janice reflects on her evolution from traditionally published author to embracing self-publishing for creative projects. This shift reflects her growing confidence in her work and her belief in making beautiful, accessible items without waiting for external validation.

    • Finding Tranquility in Rocking Chairs: Janice highlights the calming effect of spending time on her porch in a rocking chair. She describes it as a simple yet effective way to center herself, illustrating how small routines can create a sense of tranquility amidst life's changes.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

        Our Guest: Janice MacLeod

    Janice MacLeod is an author, artist, and blogger known for her memoirs of an artist’s life in Paris that blend travel, art, and personal discovery. MacLeod initially pursued a career in advertising. Despite achieving success in the industry, she felt unfulfilled and yearned for a life away from the corporate grind. 

    She devised an escape plan to save up, reduce her belongings to one suitcase, quit her job, and move to Paris. Details of this plan are in her book Paris Letters, where she created a new life for herself by writing and painting illustrated letters, which she continues to sell on her Etsy shop to support her travels. Paris Letters became a New York Times bestseller and was praised for its charm, honesty, and its practical plan that inspired readers to follow their dreams.

    Following the success of Paris Letters, MacLeod continued to write, paint, and publish. Her next book, A Paris Year: My Day-to-Day Adventures in the Most Romantic City in the World, is a beautifully illustrated diary of her year spent in Paris, capturing the daily life in the city through her artistic eye. What followed was yet another book, Dear Paris, which is a collection of over a decade of letters about life in Paris.

    Janice MacLeod's story is one of transformation and courage. Her decision to leave behind the security of a traditional career to pursue her passion for art and travel has inspired many. Her work often explores themes of simplicity, mindfulness, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Today, she continues to write, create art, and share her journey with a global audience, encouraging others to find beauty and purpose in their own lives.

    Find Our Guest Mentioned in the Show Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    2 December 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 28 seconds
    Age Like a Yogi

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Victoria Moran on:

    • Aging with Purpose: Victoria emphasizes the importance of embracing life’s later stages with intention and vibrancy. She believes midlife and beyond are times for self-reflection, continued growth, and redefining what it means to "age like a yogi," focusing on spirituality, health, and leaving a positive legacy.

    • Body and Health Changes in Midlife: She speaks candidly about the physical shifts that come with aging, such as changes in body shape and health. Victoria encourages listeners to approach these changes with self-compassion and acceptance, viewing their bodies as "vintage homes" that require extra care and attention.

    • Building Resilience Through Routine: With her background in yoga and Ayurveda, Victoria suggests grounding practices like maintaining a daily routine, practicing mindful eating, and prioritizing self-care rituals that nourish the body and soothe the nervous system, especially during life’s transitions.

    • Celebrating Midlife Beauty and Connection: Victoria champions seeing beauty in oneself and others at every age, encouraging women to connect with their community and embrace the wisdom and elegance that come with life experience.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

          Our Guest: Victoria Moran

    Featured twice on Oprah, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Shelter for the Spirit, Younger by the Day, Main Street Vegan, and the international bestseller, Creating a Charmed Life. She discovered yoga as a teen, earned a degree in comparative religions, and did yoga teacher training at 70. Victoria was lead producer of the 2019 documentary, A Prayer for Compassion, and is a co-director of the Compassion Consortium, an online Interfaith spiritual center that celebrates all beings. She has hosted the Main Street Vegan Podcast and been at the helm of Main Street Vegan Academy since 2012. Victoria lives in New York City with her husband, Rev. William Melton, adopted chihuahua mix, Rupert, and rescue pigeon, Thunder.

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      Mentioned in the Show Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    25 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 37 seconds
    Tending to Self

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Mindy Tsonas Choi on:

    • Embracing Midlife Slowdown: Mindy highlights the natural shift in midlife towards slowing down and aligning with her true energy. Instead of constant hustling, she focuses on being present, finding joy in familiar themes, and fostering deeper connections with loved ones.

    • Cultivating Resilience and Softness: Midlife and health challenges, like her hip replacement, have taught Mindy the importance of resilience and tending to all aspects of well-being—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social. She emphasizes that resilience is about staying aligned with personal truths while being compassionate with oneself.

    • Creative Practices as a Connector: Mindy believes in creativity as a tool for connection and community building. Her work facilitates self-expression and mutual understanding, bridging divides and encouraging people to see the shared humanity in others.

    • Honoring Personal Rhythm: Mindy underscores the value of knowing and respecting her personal rhythm, including honoring her morning energy, seasonal shifts, and physical needs. This self-awareness helps her maintain a sense of grounding, adapt to her evolving needs, and be present in her daily life.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in

        Our Guest: Mindy Tsonas Choi  

    Mindy is a somatic artist and cultural organizer who facilitates circles of creativity, collective belonging and care. She believes that art-making is a medium for radical healing, connection, community care and social change, and has worked with organizations such as the Smithsonian Institute, the United Nations Foundation, Girl Up NY and Loreal US.

    As a transracial and transnational adopted person from the South Korean diaspora, this deeply informs her embodied perspective on how we all belong. Her work is to cultivate practices, movements and rituals that heal disconnection and tend the deeper roots of our interconnected lives. 

    She has contributed to several books about art and activism, including the most recent, Let's Move the Needle: An Activism Guide for Artists, Crafters, Creatives and Makers by Shannon Downey.

    Connect with Mindy by subscribing to her Of Soil + Stars Zine and newsletter, support her community-centered work on Patreon where you can download her free 2025 Radicle Ritual Planner for personal and community organizing, and join her free online community, Tend Studio on Mighty Networks for practice through being and belonging.

    Find Our Guest Mentioned in the Show Podcast Host: Kimberly  

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    18 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 25 seconds
    Continuing to Play Big

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Tara Mohr on:

    • Shifting Perspectives in Midlife: Tara shares how her outlook has evolved in midlife, focusing more on relationships and appreciating life as it is, rather than constantly striving for change or improvement.

    • Balancing "Go Forth" and "Right Here" Energy: Tara describes two types of energy: "go forth" (creating, achieving) and "right here" (savoring, appreciating). In midlife, she has found more balance between these energies, especially through parenting and mindfulness.

    • Sabbath Practice for Rejuvenation: One of Tara's key practices is observing a weekly Sabbath—a time to stop producing and instead focus on savoring life. This intentional pause brings renewal and clarity.

    • Trusting the Creative Process: Over the years, Tara has come to trust her creative process more, accepting that there will be messy drafts and clunky phases, but knowing that these are simply part of bringing her vision to life.

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    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

     

    Our Guest: Tara Mohr

    Tara Sophia Mohr is an expert on women’s leadership and well-being, and an author, educator and certified coach. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead, published by Penguin Random House, and named a Best Book of the Year by Apple’s iBooks. She is the creator of the global Playing Big leadership program, and Playing Big Facilitators Training for coaches, mentors and managers who support others in their personal and professional growth. Her work has been featured on The Today Show and in publications ranging from The New York Times to goop to Harvard Business Review. She lives in San Francisco and loves dance, art, and long walks with her family. Learn more about Tara at www.taramohr.com.

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    Mentioned in the Show

      Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    11 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 37 minutes 36 seconds
    The 15-Minute Method

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sam Bennett about:

    15-Minute Method. Sam emphasizes the power of spending just 15 minutes a day on any project or task. This method helps people overcome feelings of overwhelm by breaking down big tasks into manageable increments.

    Overwhelm is Internal: Sam points out that overwhelm is something we create in our minds rather than something caused by external circumstances. She encourages people to reframe their approach and take small actions to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed​.

    Midlife Shifts: Sam acknowledges the changes that come with midlife, such as reduced energy and focus. She shares how she's adjusted her expectations and routines, including lowering her standards in some areas and focusing on self-care.

    Creative Engagement: Sam encourages people, especially in midlife, to reconnect with their passions and creative pursuits by spending just 15 minutes a day on something that lights them up, whether it's artistic or otherwise​.

    Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcastfor more and Substack for shownotes.

      Our Guest: Sam Bennett

    Sam Bennett is the author Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.  A writer, speaker, actor, and creativity/productivity specialist, she is the founder of TheRealSamBennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck. Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million class participants worldwide. She lives in Connecticut, and you will find her online at TheRealSamBennett.comand/or 15MinuteMethod.com. 

      Find Our Guest   Mentioned in the Show   Podcast Host: Kimberly

    Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also designs an eco-fashion capsule collection and serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.

    With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.

    Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.

    4 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 52 minutes 10 seconds
    It's Not Too Late

    In this weeks edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Jennifer Louden. We discuss:

    Shift in Ambition: Jenn discussed how her ambition has evolved in midlife, shifting from external validation and proving herself to living with more intention and focusing on the preciousness of life​.

    Navigating Grief: Experiencing the loss of loved ones deeply impacted her, reinforcing the value of life and prompting her to focus on what truly matters​.

    Community and Relationships: Building strong, meaningful connections, particularly with her husband and neighborhood community, has been an essential part of her healing and growth in midlife.

    Wellness and Mental Health: Jenn emphasized the importance of physical wellness, especially exercise, and maintaining mental health through daily routines like limiting social media use and staying grounded​.

    Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon.Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes.

    Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in.

    Mentioned in the Show:   Our Guest: Jennifer Louden  

    For 28 years and counting, best-selling author and passionate teacher Jennifer Louden has been a leading voice on self-care and creative transformation.

    Jen has appeared on hundreds of media platforms, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her insights on wellness, mindfulness, creativity, and leading a meaningful life have reached millions of people worldwide.

    She helped launch the concept of self-care with her 1992 bestselling debut book The Woman’s Comfort Book. She is the author of five additional books, including The Woman’s Retreat Book, The Life Organizer and Why Bother?

    With close to a million copies of her books in print in nine languages, Jennifer is a sought-after speaker and passionate educator. She is a former columnist for Whole Living, a Martha Stewart magazine, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows and podcasts. Her work has been featured in People, USA Today, CNN, and Brené Brown’s books Daring Greatly and Dare to Lead.

    28 October 2024, 11:00 am
  • 39 minutes 19 seconds
    Healing Heartbreak

    Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we’re diving deep into the world of midlife. This season is all about you. Whether you're facing new beginnings, embracing change, or simply seeking more balance and beauty in your daily life, this season is designed to help you feel seen, heard, and supported.

    Each episode will explore topics like redefining identity, cultivating self-care rituals, finding purpose, and managing physical changes. Together, we’ll chat with inspiring guests, learn practical tips, and create space for the reflections and insights.

    Join me on this journey of growth, connection, and self-discovery as we navigate midlife together—one tranquil (and not-so-tranquil) moment at a time.

    In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sara Avant Stover about her latest book Handbook for the Heartbroken, how she’s navigated heartbreak, what midlife feels like to her, what she's learned through IFS, and more!

    Podcast shownotes at https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/p/podcast1.

    21 October 2024, 11:00 am
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