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. 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: 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. Find Our Guest IG, FB, and LinkedIn: @VictoriaMoranAuthor   Mentioned in the Show 10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris   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.

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. 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: 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 Website: mindytsonaschoi.com Collective Belonging: collectivebelonging.org Instagram: @mindytsonaschoi + @collectivebelonging  Mentioned in the Show 10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more MEET THE NEW La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris   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.

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. 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: 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.   Find Our Guest Instagram: @tarasophiamohr LinkedIn: tarasmohr Previous TDJ podcasts: #324 Playing Big, #212 Wise Living   Mentioned in the Show NEW10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time NEW La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, Salons, digital courses, and more   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.

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 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSamBennett  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therealsambennett   Twitter: https://twitter.com/realsambennett   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsambennett YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SamanthaBennettCreative    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealsambennett    Mentioned in the Show NEW10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time NEW La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, Salons, digital courses, and more Previous podcasts with Sam Bennett: #313 Procrastination to Creative Genius, #396 Start Right Where You Are   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.

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: NEW10-Piece Paris Capsule: available for a limited time NEW La Vie Parisienne Digital Course: designed to transport you to the heart of Paris Coterie waitlist: yearlong immersion to support women in finding more beauty and balance in midlife All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, Salons, digital courses, and more.   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. Website: Jennifer Louden Instagram: @jen.louden Facebook: Jennifer Louden

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.

In this episode of Tranquility du Jour, I reflect on the rollercoaster journey of the past few months, sharing personal insights, challenges, and triumphs. Plus, I'm thrilled to offer you an exclusive sneak peek into what lies ahead, including Season 2.   

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Tim Mooney. Hear about our latest passions and challenges, how we’ve made it 20 years, why we’re unmarried and childless by choice, how we navigate living in a tiny space, and more. Plus, we have a BIG announcement! Pour a cuppa tea and tune in! Link in bio. ✨ Direct download: Tranquility du Jour Podcast #624: Celebrating 20 Years Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. _____________________________ Mentioned in the Show Ezra Klein podcast mentioned Instagram handle of man with many senior pets Women Without Kids book Washington Post article we mentioned: saying no to marriage 15 years together podcast A few previous posts about our journey: 2009, 2013, 2014 Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show. And, I'd love to send you snail mail as a thank you! Details here.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my Year in Review. Hear my top 10 highlights, what went well, what didn't go so well, dreams for 2024, and more PLUS a variety of resources for you! Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. _____________________________ Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. —Søren Kierkegaard Hello dear reader. I hope you're finding a gentle landing spot in this new year. Longtime blog readers may recall my “weeks in review” turned “months in review” turned "season in review" over the years. Now there's an annual Year in Review. This reflection exercise allows me to stay accountable, set and review goals, celebrate, and note what needs adjustment. Below is a list of my year’s experiences in no particular order. There's also a brief reflection and resources to support us moving into the new year. To compile this information I reviewed my planner, monthly dreams, birthday exercise (here's mine from 2021), goodreads app, ballet class platforms, and photos. Needless to say, it's a process! Consider your own 2023 list. Look for patterns, wins, challenges, boundaries, and those sweet moments in between. Although this year may have been challenging, you may just rediscover some gems when you compile your own Year in Review. Oh, and here's an Instagram reel with heaps of photos from 2023. Year's Experiences Top 10 Hosted 30+ Coterie events including an in-person tea party Won 1st place for Les Sylphides in the International Adult Ballet Festival's Beginner Classical Category (more photos and Instagram reel) Turned 50! Celebrated Gizmo's 16th birthday with a DC staycationFeatured as Ms. December in a ballet calendar Made simplification shifts (clothing line example) Traveled to Paris twice (here's one trip and another)Released the TDJ balletcore collection Created Tranquility Salon monthly membership Revealed my new book's cover (now I need to write it!) More Experiences in Random Order Had another hip surgery Collaborated with amazing clients Booked flights for postponed retreat in Borneo with Borneo Orangutan Survival Went to Paris with Mama Wilson Took 300+ ballet classes Released the Tranquility Within: Mental Health Course Performed in two group pieces at the International Adult Ballet Festival (one en pointe) Released new Tea with Kimberly videos Traveled to NYC for three private sessions with my teachers Enjoyed 10 live jazz shows (four in NYC, one in Paris, five in DC) Spent a weekend in NYC with my friend Jenn Hosted my final pet loss support session and virtual retreats Hours of physical therapy Took a 16-week pointe class with Broche BalletDanced through 50+ private virtual lessons Joined Kathryn Morgan and friends in NYC and Philly for ballet weekends Made dozens of Pigs & Pugs Project micro-grants Hosted one TDJ Style Pop-Up, the 600th Podcast Soiree, four virtual retreats, Pink Friday, and Fall Inspiration Sent 250(ish) snail mail love notes Released 26 podcast episodes Sent 30 newsletter Love Notes Received my first AARP snail mail, oh my! Attended many therapy-related trainings Enjoyed dozens of tea dates with friends Celebrated 19 years with my partner Tim Planned and launched Coterie 2024 (doors close 1/13)Read only 18 of 40 books in Goodreads Reading Challenge (bought dozens more!) Updated Living Tranquility: TDJ Tenets digital course Worked with a beloved support team Traveled between DC and WV dozens of times Celebrated my dad's 80th in Oklahoma Dabbled in more Instagram reels Saw two Harry Styles shows in Paris Donated 10K to charity—Pigs & Pugs Project, Borneo Orangutan Survival, 1% for the Planet Reflection What Worked Well for Me in 2023? Hosting the Coterie, trimming my offerings, full psychotherapy practice, a bit of travel, virtual private ballet sessions and group classes, second hip surgery, creating digital courses and the Salon, ate more salads (in wraps), hired amazing support, finalized a new book cover. What Didn't Work for Me in 2023? Lack of mobility for a month after hip surgery, my therapist of nine years retired and booked a one-way ticket to Italy, I lost my signature ring (Tim found it five months later), reading was hard for some reason, challenges managing physical pain, not completing online courses, didn't create as much content as I'd hoped, didn't complete new book draft, exhausted often, excessive vet visits and senior pet needs, brain fog. What Did I Learn About Myself Last Year? I need more rest and simplicity in my life. How Did My Goals for 2023 Unfold? I achieved more than 3/4 of my Year’s Dreams list. Released 25 podcasts, created digital courses, had a meaningful 50th birthday, had the band around my femur removed, nurtured the Coterie, streamlined my website (thanks Mara!), gave a proud performance of Les Sylphides, and took trips to Paris. A few that I didn’t meet and are still on my radar: read 40 books, solid pirouettes at the barre and in the center, daily greens. My 2024 Year’s Dreams: complete and release Advanced Tranquility book, healthy pugs, send monthly love notes (sign up here), new website, increase color on my plate and eat more veggies/whole foods, learn and perform a made-for-me ballet solo to La Vie en Roseat the International Adult Ballet Festival, get back en pointe consistently, nurture my Coterieloves and clients, incorporate more play and relaxation time, create an "Embrace Your Inner Parisienne" micro-course, finish a few e-courses I’ve signed up for, donate to support orangutans, pigs, and pugs, create AM writing time, create content for you (starting a Substack soon!). Wrap-Up: Overall 2023 was an okay year. Ballet continued to be a dominate presence along with my therapy practice, the Coterie, and pug caregiving. I see this continuing into the new year and hope to make more space to write, cuddle pugs, and read fireside (or by twinkle light). My word/theme for 2024 is attention. What about you? May 2024 be filled with time and space for what matters most to you! Bisous. x Resources 40 New Year’s Resolutions Ideas How to Create Your Personal Year End Review 22 Ways to Ensure 2022 is the Year You Supercharge Your Career How to Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet 22 of our Favorite Healthy Ways to Welcome 2022 5 Tips to Meet Your New Year’s Resolutions My 2019 Year in Review My 2020 Year in Review My 2021 Year in Review My 2022 Year in Review Are New Year’s Resolutions Powerful or Pointless? 5 Science-Backed Strategies for Nailing Your New Year’s Resolutions Pick Your Nudge Word 7 Daily Habits That'll Improve Your Mental HealthTea with Kimberly Video on 6 Tips for the New Year Ezra Klein Podcast on Attention

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a holiday message and a preview of what's coming in 2024 (hello, Substack, a reimagined Coterie, a Year of Tranquility digital course). Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this heartfelt musing. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats SubscriptionJanuary is filled with journal prompts, a private podcast on welcoming the new year, a guided meditation to help you welcome the new year, PLUS a bonus Spotify playlist, a nourishing recipe, and a repeating bonus monthly planning workbook! Only $9/month.Coterie Waitlist with Special 12/29 Early Bird Bonus Digital Courses Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo about creating, clarifying, and living our Big Vision. Learn the components of a Big Vision, how to bring yours to life, tips to help make you Big Vision real, and much more! Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and tune in! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #621: Your Big Vision Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Coterie Waitlist: Early Bird Bonus Digital Courses Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription   Our Guest: Britt Bravo Britt Bravo is a Big Vision coach and copywriter who helps creatives and changemakers clarify and communicate their Big Vision for their work in the world. She has worked at the intersection of personal growth, the arts, social change, and communications for 20+ years. Find Our Guest Website: https://brittbravo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbravo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittbravo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittebravoPrevious podcasts with Britt: #166 (2009) https://kimberlywilson.com/podcasts/tranquility-du-jour-166-do-gooding-having-fun-with-britt-bravo/ #239 (2012) https://kimberlywilson.com/podcasts/tranquility-du-jour-239-juicy-blogging/ #466 (2019) https://kimberlywilson.com/podcasts/tranquility-du-jour-466-change-vision-connection/ Mentioned in the Show 31-day low impact Pahla B workout series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEW_OukMMsp_MnPj5C1rMBiBMFLhYr-S&feature=shared 30-day Yoga with Adrienne series, Center: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-Uzx-IzGg48K4aHGyBwtPh7Sw 5-Course Inspired Leadership Specialization by Case Western Reserve University (available via Coursera): https://www.coursera.org/specializations/inspired-leadership https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/this-is-way-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-for-faster-success.html “You are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down.” https://blog.trello.com/science-backed-reasons-you-shouldnt-share-your-goalsA Dominican University study found that more than 70% of participants who sent a weekly progress report to a friend reported successful goal achievement, compared to only 35% of participants who kept their goals to themselves and didn’t write them down. Coterie Waitlist Early Bird Bonus Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show. And, I'd love to send you snail mail as a thank you! Details here.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I do a bit of looking back and take you along on the journey. Sharing a play by play of 2023's unfolding (full "Year in Review" still to come), reflection on a comment about how "we've grown up together," and a preview of what's coming in 2024 (hello, Substack, a reimagined Coterie, a Year of Tranquility digital course). Plus a reminder to acknowledge and be gentle with yourself when things are hard and a story about how "Memaw" got lost on an Amtrak train to NYC. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this heartfelt musing. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #620: Looking Back Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Digital Courses Now OpenTranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats SubscriptionDecember is filled with journal prompts, a private podcast on 10 ways to care for yourself right now, a guided meditation to help you reflect on the year, PLUS a bonus Spotify playlist, nourishing recipe, and a repeating bonus monthly planning workbook! Only $9/month.Coterie Waitlist Mentioned in the Show Book Cover 15 years together podcast [20 years podcast coming in 2024] Blog archives [see archives in lower right margin] Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Scott Stabile about his new book Enough As You Are. Learn ways our relationship with ourselves informs how we show up in the world, why "living in your truth" is so important, ways to stay grounded in a tumultuous time, and tips to truly love yourself as you are. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj619.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #619: Enough As You Are Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Pet Loss Support Session November 14 Pink Friday November 24 Digital Courses Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Coterie Waitlist: Opens early 2024 Video Interview https://youtu.be/tMvy8orSO9U Our Guest: Scott Stabile Scott Stabile is the author of Enough as You Are and Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart. He is a passionate love advocate who believes there is no force more powerful than love to create real connection and healing in our world. Scott guides transformational breathwork journeys and leads personal empowerment workshops internationally. His inspirational posts have attracted a huge and devoted social media following, including more than 350,000 Facebook fans. For more info visit him online at ScottStabile.com and/or check out his newsletter at http://www.scottstabile.substack.com. Find Our Guest Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/ScottFrankStabile/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/scottstabile/ YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBKwP7LeU-dVgRfTrA0PRw Amazon:  https://a.co/d/iNeDand First podcast interview with Scott: https://kimberlywilson.com/podcasts/tranquility-du-jour-408b-big-love-scott-stabile/ Mentioned in the Show Tea with Kimberly videos [New one on Desktop Tranquility] Blog post about changes to TDJ Clothing Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show. And, I'd love to send you snail mail as a thank you! Details here.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I delve into the art of cultivating tranquility through intentional deceleration and simplification. With insightful tips and personal anecdotes, I invite listeners to explore the beauty of embracing a more deliberate, unhurried way of living. Get an inside peek into life lately, my simplification journey, and learn the my four S's shared in the recent virtual retreat. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #618: Simplifying Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Digital Courses Now OpenTranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats SubscriptionNovember is gratitude themed with journal prompts, a private podcast on heading into the holidays with beauty and balance, a peek into my favorite books right now, PLUS a bonus Spotify playlist and a repeating bonus monthly planning workbook! Only $9/month.Pet Loss Support Session: November 14 Pink Friday: November 24Coterie Waitlist Mentioned in the Show NEW Tea with Kimberly video Healthy Habits PDF Book Cover Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with psychic medium Bill Philipps about his new book Soul Searching. Learn about the connection between our conscious and subconscious self to connect spiritually, our inner child and our search for soul, daily intention setting, and more. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #617: Soul Searching Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Pet Loss Support Session November 14 Pink Friday November 24 Digital Courses: Now Open Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2023 Video Interview https://youtu.be/5d5o0XtjBnU   Our Guest: Bill Philipps Psychic Medium Bill Philipps is the author of Expect the Unexpected, Signs from the Other Side, and most recently Soul Searching: Tune In to Spirit and Awaken Your Inner Wisdom. His life’s mission is to help people deal with the grief of losing loved ones by bringing through validations, evidential information, and beautiful messages from Spirit, which heal and bring a sense of peace. He conducts individual and small- and large-group readings and has appeared on high-profile television programs like Dr. Phil and Access Hollywood. He lives in Salem, OR. Visit him online at http://www.billphilipps.com. Find Our Guest Here’s a link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/aszTnGX Here are his social media links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/psychicmediumbill/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MediumBillPhili Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/billphilipps/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@billphilipps2751   Mentioned in the Show New Tea with Kimberly videos Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a variety of ways to nourish your mental health in midlife. From staying active, to a eating a healthy diet, to embracing change, be inspired to savor this time of life. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #616: Mental Health in Midlife Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Digital Courses Now OpenTranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Fall Virtual Retreat Live from Paris: October 14 Pet Loss Support Session: November 14 Pink Friday: November 24Coterie Waitlist   Mentioned in the Show   New Tea with Kimberly videos Mental Health Digital Course Fall Inspiration Replay Book Cover & Survey Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with creative voice artist Anne Flosnik. We discuss her journey from nurse to award winning audio book narrator. Learn her book narrating rituals, tips to find your own voice, and inside scoop on audiobooks. Be reminded that it's never too late to learn new things and begin again, especially in midlife. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #615: Finding your Voice Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Fall Inspiration: Free Event on September 21 at 7 pm ET Digital Courses: Now OpenTranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Fall Virtual Retreat Live from Paris: October 14 12-2 pm ET Waitlist Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2023 Video Interview https://youtu.be/A_rYr6K5B6s Our Guest: Anne Flosnik British born of Southern Irish heritage, Anne Flosnik has narrated over 600 audiobooks and has garnered many industry awards and distinctions including 5 Audie Nominations in several categories, multiple Earphones Awards, an ALA Award, and a Listen-Alike Award. Anne has a nursing and midwifery background and traveled widely as a flight attendant. This broad life experience serves to fire her imagination and give authenticity to her reads. Accents from around the world are her forte, examples of which are showcased in her award-winning books. More recently she is the founder and Host of the Narrator Uplift Club on Clubhouse, where she and her guests discuss topics of interest to audiobook narrators, authors, and audiobook lovers. Find Our Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneFlosnik Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneFlosnik Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-flosnik-45251813/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneflosnik Website: www.AnneFlosnik.com Mentioned in the Show New Tea with Kimberly videos Edge Studio Clubhouse Interview on Anne's show Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share tips on embracing the serenity of September. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #614: September Serenity Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Fall Micro-Courses: Waitlist Fall Virtual Retreat: October 14 Waitlist Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2023 Mentioned in the Show Tea Meditation Blog Post re: Ballet Solo Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with serial entrepreneur Angela Gargano about the creation of her yummy skin care line, Lola Arnao. We discuss her journey from yoga studio owner and wine sommelier to creating a clean beauty brand. Learn the art of slow beauty and how to create your own nourishing routines. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #613: Clean Beauty Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Tranquility Salon: Monthly Tranquility Treats virtual subscription Micro-courses: Launching this fall, join the waitlist Fall Virtual Retreat: October 14, join the waitlist Video Interview https://youtu.be/ngsCJAijrNU Our Guest: Angela Gargano Angela Gargano is a mission-driven leader and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in creating brands in the diverse fields of wellness, beauty, wine and food. A certified sommelier, yoga instructor, beauty brand founder, and passionate environmentalist, her innovative work has been featured in the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Well+Good, and more. The daughter of two chefs, Angela grew up in her family’s restaurant developing her taste for the simple pleasures in life -- good health, food and wine. A certified sommelier, she worked in the wine industry for over two decades doing everything from getting her hands (and feet) dirty crushing grapes, to founding a women winemakers club, and acting as the wine director at one of the top resorts in the world. Then in 2005 her entrepreneurial spirit led her to create Bliss Flow Yoga, a welcoming yoga studio in Madison, Wisconsin. Over the course of the next decade, through curated programming, superior hospitality, and a commitment to excellence, Angela grew the studio from a shoestring operation to a thriving wellness business. Uniting her passions, Angela introduced the Yoga + Wine program, an innovative offering that got worldwide attention from prestigious publications and allowed her to host workshops and retreats in renowned destinations.   Angela's journey as an entrepreneur is defined by her ability to spot trends and her dedication to sustainable, empowering ventures. She embodies both warmth and strength, making her a remarkable force in the business world. Her latest endeavor, plastic-free skincare brand Lola Arnao, is a slow beauty brand designed especially for sensitive skin. Angela says “ I’ve worked in a variety of industries — but all of the brands that I've worked on share one thing — they're all about making life’s little everyday moments a bit more meaningful and memorable. Most importantly, I believe that businesses with a strong and meaningful purpose at their heart — to support our communities, empower women and support sustainability — are the future!”   Angela currently resides in the Willamette Valley of Oregon with her two horses, Espresso and Romeo. Find Our Guest Website: lolaarnao.com Instagram: instagram.com/lolaarnaobeauty YouTube: youtube.com/@lolaarnao Use code MEETLOLA to save 15%. Mentioned in the Show Survey/Giveaway International Orangutan Day New Tea with Kimberly videos Hip-Aversary Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I’m reading, working on, delighting in, and struggling with (hello, solo parenting and more surgery). Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #612: Life Lately Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Fall Micro-Courses: Waitlist Fall Virtual Retreat: Waitlist Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2023   Mentioned in the Show 2023 Les Sylphides Solo Instagram Reel showing progression Survey & Giveaway Instagram Post about Midlife Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra about her new book, Emboldened: On Finding the Fire to Keep Going When All Seems Lost. Belinda shares her journey of facing a traumatic event and how she found inspiration in the stories of courageous individuals who overcame challenges. We discuss the importance of resilience, purpose, passion, and connection in living an emboldened and courageous life. Belinda mentions her mother's resilience and wisdom, as well as the stories of Virginia Hall, Carmen Amaya, and Edna Walling, who exemplify these qualities. We explore the need for balance, rest, and moments of stillness to avoid burnout. Belinda highlights the significance of nature and finding tranquility in everyday life. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the beauty and wonder that surrounds us if we take the time to pause and appreciate it. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #611: Emboldened to Keep Going Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Tranquility Salon: Monthly Tranquility Treats virtual subscription Pet Loss Support Session: August 1 Micro-courses: Launching this fall, join the waitlist Fall Virtual Retreat: October 14, join the waitlist Video Interview https://youtu.be/2xV-vfLhQZU Our Guest: Belinda Alexandra Belinda  Alexandra is the author of ten best-selling novels. She has been published around the world, including the United States, Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Hungary and Poland. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her three black cats and a garden full of interesting wildlife. Her interests include dancing (flamenco and belly-dance), piano and foreign languages. A lover of all creatures, Belinda volunteers with several animal charities. Find Our Guest Website: www.belinda-alexandra.com Instagram: @belinda_alexandra_author Facebook: @BelindaAlexandraAuthor Previous Tranquility du Jour podcast interview Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nine-month journey back to the ballet stage after a hip replacement. You'll learn the challenges, joys, time commitments, and resources involved in pursing this passion. I invite listeners to reconnect with their own passions, offer a four-step plan to purse a dream, and provide journaling prompts for reflection. Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on journal prompts below. More photos from the ballet festival highlighted here. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj610.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #610: Journey to Stage Part 2 Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Tranquility Salon: Virtual Tranquility Treats Subscription Fall Micro-Courses: Waitlist August 1: Pet Loss Support Session Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2023 Mentioned in the Show 2019 "Performance" 2022 Lilac Fairy Solo 2023 Les Sylphides Solo Broche Ballet International Adult Ballet Festival BAE Vitality Ballet Journey to the Stage Part 1 Your Turn Name your dream (ex. solo en pointe) Create a plan Honor your progress Celebrate your efforts Journal prompts 1. What helps me feel most alive? 2. What childhood passion would I like to reconnect with? 3. Is there a class, camp, festival, challenge, or workshop that I could sign up for? 4. What level of discipline could I commit to? Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Threads. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Charlotte Dallison about career transitions, vintage fashion, writing, living out of a suitcase, and how to be fabulous. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #609: How to be Fabulous Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events June 30: My 50th Birthday & Fun Announcement July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Video Interview https://youtu.be/BKuLNNJpAGs Our Guest: Charlotte Dallison Charlotte Dallison is a writer, vintage fashion expert, podcast host and the founder of Chez Charlotte Vintage. She writes freelance for a range of publications based across the globe, and runs a Substack named Blonde not Beige Mail. Her first book, How to be Fabulous, a guide to finding your secondhand style, is set to be published by Affirm Press in December, 2023. Keep up with her on Instagram @charlottedallison. Find Our Guest Substack: https://charlottedallison.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottedallison/ Vintage Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chezcharpod/ Website: https://www.charlottedallison.com/ Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into planning, packing, and savoring Paris with my mom. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #608: Paris Planning & Packing Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Fall Micro-Courses: Waitlist Mentioned in the Show Packing List 3 2in1 fitted tops 3 leggings 2 bodysuits satin slip dress satin wide-legged pants tulle dress wrap tunic blazer lacrosse ball gifts supplements satin pillow case bamboo wash cloth hat boa for the concert laundry bag intimates socks white sneakers scarves On the plane wore 2in1 fitted top with leggings, tunic wrap, blazer, trench, scarf Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Alisa Kennedy Jones about The Empress, midlife, and her go-to products. The Empress is about obsessively curating a less hellish peri/menopause one product at a time so that you can unlock the power of women’s wisdom at midlife to live your best life.   http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj607.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #607: Midlife Musings Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Video Interview https://youtu.be/7Q2LOzKkasM Our Guest: Alisa Jones Bespoke brand consultant and bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on brand intelligence. Fluent in five languages, her celebrated TED talk on epilepsy changed the way we think about creativity, electricity, and the brain, and her debut bestseller Gotham Girl, Interrupted became a  global phenomenon in the field of narrative medicine. When not writing her next comedic novel Ellery Allbright Goes Dark, Alisa is having the best time ever heading up a variety of initiatives for Cakewalk  Ventures, Ltd., including The Empress, gotham girl, and DIA. As  a memoirist, blogger, and screenwriter, her words have been featured widely across national media outlets such as NPR, TED, and as part of  the Academy Award-nominated documentary CRIP CAMP, Executive Produced by  Michelle & Barack Obama. An advocate for disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and epilepsy, her collection of comedic essays GOTHAM GIRL INTERRUPTED (Imagine/Penguin Random House) was a #1 new release on Amazon and is available everywhere books are sold. Find Our Guest Twitter @iamgothamgirl IG @the.empress.age http://theempressage.com http://alisajones.com Mentioned in the Show Last week's Instagram Live: Mental Health Tranquility Tools Products Recommended by Alisa Lusome 10-second night sweat drying PJs Petite Plume dopamine jammies $50 off Winona HRT IT Cosmetics - 50SPF  CC cream Evening Wear by Stripes Peace Out acne healing dotsThe Empress SLEEP issue is coming up next, followed by What French Women Know… their makeup approach is all vitamin c-based… the leader for lips, face, and evening dewy glow right now is https://us.typology.com/ Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I’m reading, working on, delighting in, and struggling with. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #606: Life Lately Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events May 16: Pet Loss Support Session July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Mentioned in the Show Books I'm Reading Reel Office Tour Reel Home Tour Reel NEW Tea with Kimberly videos Tea Party Pics Below Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Denise-Marie Nieman about getting a new hip just a few months apart. We share signs that something was amiss, what we tried before a full replacement, what caused the hip breakdown, recovery challenges, and more. This show answers many questions I've received over the past year in a conversational tone with a fellow new hipper! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #605: New Hip Tranquil Chicks Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events May 16: Pet Loss Support Session July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Video Interview Watch on YouTube Our Guest: Denise-Marie Nieman Denise-Marie Nieman recently retired from the Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office after 35 years of service, 25 of which were spent as the County Attorney. While she’s pondering what’s next, Denise-Marie enjoys writing about living with joie de vivre and faith, supporting various cultural and charitable organizations, traveling to Paris, and discovering what more than four hours a night of sleep feels like (very good, by the way!). Find Our Guest instagram.com/glitter.the.globe facebook.com/glittertheglobe Mentioned in the Show Ballet Reel Ballet Reel Book Stack Reel Balletcore Release Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I answer more of your questions from the 600th Podcast Soiree. Learn tips for living in a small space, nurturing friendships over the years, and sustaining creative energy. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #604: Your Questions Answered - Part 2 Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events May 16: Pet Loss Support Session July 15: Mid-Year Virtual Retreat Mentioned in the Show Balletcore Collection Spring Clean Body & Mind IG Live Replay Art Journal Reel Previous Episode Answering Your Questions Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 7 books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Chris Bailey about his new book How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. Learn how to be a bouncer for your mind, what a novelty bias is, the opposite of calm, how striving can make us less productive, and more. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #603: How to Calm Your Mind Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events April 15: Seasonal Immersion May 16: Pet Loss Support Session Video Interview Available on YouTube Our Guest: Chris Bailey Chris Bailey is an author and lecturer who explores the science behind living a deeper, more intentional life. He is the international bestselling author of How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project—which have been published in 35 languages around the world. He is also the author of the Audible Original, How to Train Your Mind. Alongside his wife, Chris is the host of the podcast Time and Attention, and writes a weekly column at ChrisBailey.com, which is read by tens of thousands of people every week. In addition to his writing, Chris speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process. His latest TED Talk, How to Get Your Brain to Focus, has been viewed over 13 million times. To date, Chris has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity, and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, HuffPost, New York magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company, and Lifehacker. In an interview, the prestigious TED Talks organization said that he “might be the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet", and the Harvard Business Review called him “a quirky and energetic guide through the productivity thicket”. Recently, Wired Magazine called him an “all-around productivity guru,” and Fast Company called him a "productivity mastermind." Find Our Guest Twitter: @Chris_Bailey IG: @chrisbaileyauth Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chrbailey Books: chrisbailey.com/books/ Mentioned in the Show Balletcore Release Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I answer your questions from the 600th Podcast Soiree. Learn tips to deal with life's upsets, what most helps me live in alignment with my dreams, and what I'm most excited about learning moving forward. More answers to your questions to come! Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #602: Your Questions Answered Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events April 1: TDJ Style Spring Virtual Event April 15: Seasonal Retreat Immersion Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planners. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lauren Brownstein about her new book Be Well, Do Good: Self-Care and Renewal for Nonprofit Professionals and Other Do-Gooders. Learn how to incorporate self-care into the work you do, how gratitude has had a big impact on Lauren, and ways to let your light shine at work and beyond. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #601: Be Well, Do Good Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events April 1: TDJ Style Spring Virtual Event April 15: Seasonal Retreat Immersion Video Interview https://youtu.be/92SvCAdYrTM Our Guest Lauren Brownstein Lauren Brownstein has been working in philanthropy for 30 years as a fundraiser, educator, program manager, and administrator. She helps non-profit organizations, philanthropists, and grant makers achieve their goals through PITCH, LLC, her fundraising and philanthropy consulting practice. She is the author of Be Well, Do Good: Self-Care and Renewal for Nonprofit Professionals and Other Do-Gooders, a Barnes & Noble Bestseller. She has raised millions of dollars for workforce development programs, museums, student support organizations, women’s causes, community centers, international groups, associations, and more. Her areas of expertise include: foundation relations, development planning, and staff and board training. Lauren is known as a “master grant writer” and is adept at clean, concise, compelling writing that helps her clients’ work leap off the page. She delivers learning experiences and trainings that are interactive, results-oriented, meaningful, and fun, drawing on her background in experiential education and the arts. Lauren has led numerous workshops to help individual donors define their philanthropic goals and create charitable giving plans that reflect their values, passions, and priorities. She also has managed the grant making process for a small nonprofit and is a Certified Consultant with 21/64, an organization devoted to advising family philanthropies and intergenerational giving cohorts. As a reflection of her commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism, Lauren has served on the boards of several nonprofits and has volunteered extensively in the community, including eight years as a weekly volunteer at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She was a certified foster parent before adopting a child from the foster care system. Whether teaching yoga, journaling, meditating, crafting, traveling internationally, laughing with friends, or lacing up her sneakers to take a long walk, Lauren is committed to cultivating calm and finding inspiration. She earned a Masters in Teaching in Museum Education from the George Washington University (where she has served as a lecturer on fundraising) and a Bachelors with High Distinction from the University of Virginia. Find Our Guest Book LinkedIn Website Mentioned in the Show 600th Podcast Soiree Balletcore Sneak Peek Let’s Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s celebratory edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim and I share a peek into life lately, reflect on the past, and discuss the future. I also offer a few reflection questions (see below), share how midlife is influencing my work, how planning (and prioritizing) keep me focused, give an update on my memoir, and more! It was a joy to be with you live and I hope you will also enjoy this replay. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! PS My apologies as there were so many of your thoughtful questions that we didn't get to. I'm happy to answer them in an upcoming podcast so stay tuned! x Upcoming Events February 21: Pet Loss Support Session April 1: TDJ Style Spring Virtual Event April 15: Seasonal Retreat Immersion Video Interview https://youtu.be/aZaq1DEHSuw http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj597.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #597: 2022 Year in Review Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Mentioned in the Show PDF for reflection How has listening to the TDJ podcast impacted me? How do I infuse tranquility into my day? What do I picture for myself at the 650th episode (2 years)? What's my big creative dream? Falling Harry Styles video Tim and Gizmo showcasing our podcast set up below               Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Olia Tsopela from The Dancer Next Door about her ballet and grief journey. You'll hear how she's navigating the recent loss of her mom, how movement and CBT have helped the process, and how dance can be a form of therapy. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj599.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #599: Dance & Therapy Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events February 20: 600th Podcast Soiree February 21: Pet Loss Support Session April 1: TDJ Style Spring Virtual Event April 15: Seasonal Retreat Immersion Video Interview https://youtu.be/aZaq1DEHSuw Our Guest I am a ballet educator who is teaching adult students online in a thorough and professional way. Ballet technique is a concoction of skills which can be learnt by those who are ready to dedicate themselves to it. Body type, age, and talent have little to nothing to do with performance. I took my first ballet lesson when I was five, and I still feel equally mesmerised every time I immerse myself in this art. I’ve always felt called to help others along their ballet journey. After being qualified with two Diplomas in Dance Education and a Masters’ degree in Dance and teaching dozens of students on and off line, I deeply understand anatomy, growth, and pedagogy. My experience has given me enough knowledge to develop my C.O.R.E. (Centre Outline Rotation Experience) framework. This helps me guide my students in order for them to develop their overall alignment, technique, and musicality until they uncover the ballerina they are hiding inside. Mentioned in the Show Online course Our Instagram Live Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Minda Zetlin about her book Career Self-Care. Learn how taking care of yourself as a radical act, the power of journaling, ways to deal with toxic people, how mindfulness helps in work and life, and more! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #598: Career Self-Care Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events February 20: 600th Podcast Soiree February 21: Pet Loss Support Session April 1: TDJ Style Spring Virtual Event April 15: Seasonal Retreat Immersion Video Interview Video Link Our Guest MINDA ZETLIN is the author of Career Self-Care and writes the highly popular “Laid-Back Leader” column for Inc.com. Her articles and workshops offer research-backed advice to help ambitious people get the most out of their careers and their lives. Additionally, she is the author or coauthor of several books, most recently The Geek Gap. A former president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), she lives in Snohomish, Washington. More information at www.MindaZetlin.com. Find Our Guest Author, speaker, Inc.com columnist @MindaZetlin Book Mentioned in the Show NEW Tranquility du Jour Videos Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat share my Year in Review. Hear my top 10 highlights, what went well, what didn't go so well, dreams for 2023, and more PLUS a variety of resources for you! http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj597.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #597: 2022 Year in Review Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. _____________________________ Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. —Søren Kierkegaard Hello dear reader. I hope you're finding a gentle landing spot int this new year. Longtime blog readers may recall my “weeks in review” turned “months in review” turned "season in review" over the years. And, of course, there's the annual Year in Review. This reflection exercise allows me to stay accountable, set and review goals, celebrate, and note what needs adjustment. Below is a list of my year’s experiences. After the top 10, they're in no particular order. There's also a brief reflection and resources to support us moving into the new year. To compile this information I reviewed my Daybook, monthly dreams, birthday exercise (here's mine from 2021), goodreads app, ballet class platforms, and photos. Needless to say, it's a process! Consider your own 2022 list. Look for patterns, wins, challenges, boundaries, and those sweet moments in between. Although this year may have been challenging, you may just rediscover some gems when you compile your own Year in Review. Oh, and here's an Instagram reel with heaps of photos from 2022. Year's Experiences Top 10 Got a new hip Hosted 30+ Coterie events including an in-person tea party Renovated the Pink Palace (my 600-sqare-foot home) Won 2nd place for Lilac Fairy in the International Adult Ballet Festival's Beginner Solo Category [Instagram reel mentioned in the podcast] Hosted Hip Tranquil Chick's 16th birthday (so. much. fun.) Celebrated Gizmo's 15th birthday Collaborated with dear clients through therapyCompleted memoir draft 2.0 Developed a big crush on Harry Styles and saw him in Chicago Traveled to Paris three times More Experiences in Random Order Was a guest on Victoria Moran's podcastSigned up for a yoga retreat in Borneo through Borneo Orangutan Survival (obsessed with orangutans)Was a guest on Mary Michelle Nidffer's podcast Went to Costa Rica with Mama Wilson Took 200+ ballet classes [two months off] Hosted TDJ Lifestyle E-course Performed in two group pieces at the International Adult Ballet Festival [one on pointe] Released new Tea with Kimberly videos No More Facebook Simplified TDJ clothing designs Traveled to NYC for four private sessions with my teacher Spent a weekend in NYC with my friend Jenn Hosted 5 pet loss support sessions Got my Maryland social work license Worked on memoir book proposal draft Hours of physical therapy Took a 16-week pointe class with Broche Ballet and private lessons Revamped patio garden Made dozens of Pigs & Pugs Project micro-grants Hosted two TDJ Style Pop-Ups Planted 250 trees through Borneo Orangutan Survival Hosted a TDJ Tenets Masterclass Coordinated two clothing line photos shoots in DC and Paris Sent 200(ish) snail mail love notes Released 26 podcast episodes Sent 30 newsletter Love Notes Got more vaccines Attended many therapy-related trainings Hosted numerous tea dates chez moi Dozens of tea dates and ballet dates with friends Celebrated 18 years with my partner Tim Planned and launched Coterie 2023 [doors close 1/4] Introduced the adorable market bag [8 left] Hosted Tranquil HolidaysRead 32 of 48 books in Goodreads Reading Challenge [sigh] Updated TDJ Tenets micro-course [coming soon] Hired a bookkeeping agency Hired a social media person who I adore Continued working with a beloved web designer and graphic designer Revamped some of my website [thanks Mara] Traveled between DC and WV dozens of times during home renovation Packed for a week to Paris in a carry-on and shoulder bag Dabbled in Instagram reels Sent parents to the Holy Land for a 10-day tour Bought four tickets to see Harry Styles in Paris June 2023 Donated 10K to charity—Pigs & Pugs Project, Borneo Orangutan Survival, 1% for the Planet Reflection During Sunday’s virtual retreat, I explored these journal prompts along with the group and wanted to share a few nuggets from them. What Worked Well for Me in 2022? Hosting the Coterie, being off Facebook (video with tips forthcoming), trimming my offerings, full therapy practice, a bit of travel, love my office space, charity donations, home renovation, virtual private ballet sessions and group classes, new hip, memoir efforts. What Didn't Work for Me in 2022? Lack of mobility for two months, poor eating habits at times, not enough reading, challenges managing physical pain, not completing online courses, didn't create as much content as I wanted to, didn't complete memoir book proposal. What Did I Learn About Myself Last Year? I can handle a lot of discomfort (hip), I can win an award at a ballet competition, how much I love ballet (and struggle), how grateful I am for my tiny pink home and office, I made many more in person connections. How Did My Goals for 2022 Unfold? I achieved more than half of the Year’s Dreams list in my Daybook such as releasing 25 podcasts, getting a new hip, nurturing the Coterie, adding video to my podcast interviews and created more Tea with Kimberly's, streamlining my website (thanks Mara!), setting up solid business bookkeeping, giving a proud performance of Lilac Fairy, remodeling chez moi, and taking trips to Paris. A few that I didn’t meet and are still on my radar: read 48 books, complete my memoir proposal, solid pirouettes at the barre and in the center, daily salad, create e-courses. My 2023 Year’s Dreams: get memoir proposal to my agent, healthy pugs, host 600th podcast event (save the date: February 20), send two monthly love notes (sign up here), release two monthly podcasts, increase color on my plate and eat more veggies/whole foods (less sugar—my life's struggle), carve out more family time, learn and perform Prelude from Les Sylphides at the International Adult Ballet Festival, celebrate my 50th birthday in a meaningful way, get back onto pointe, nurture my Coterie loves, incorporate more play and relaxation time (ongoing challenge), create a few micro-courses (any requests?), finish a few e-courses I’ve signed up for, donate to support orangutans, pigs, and pugs, create AM writing time, design spring #balletcore TDJ clothing collection, declutter. A Few of My Favorite Reads: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy, Free Time by Jenny Blake, Toxic Positivity by Whitney Goodman A Few of My Favorite Shows: White Lotus, Emily in Paris, Fleishman is in Trouble, The Patient A Few of My Favorite Songs: All things Harry Styles especially Falling and Sign of the Times Overall 2022 was a solid year. Ballet continued to be a dominate presence as did my therapy practice, the Coterie, and pug caregiving. I see this continuing into the new year and hope to make more space to write in my journal, create content for you, sip tea with friends, cuddle pugs, and read fireside {or by candlelight}. I’m still finalizing my word/theme for 2023 and feel it bubbling up inside. What about you? May 2023 be filled with time and space for what matters most to you! Bisous. x Resources 40 New Year’s Resolutions Ideas How to Create Your Personal Year End Review 22 Ways to Ensure 2022 is the Year You Supercharge Your Career How to Make 2022 Your Best Financial Year Yet 22 of our Favorite Healthy Ways to Welcome 2022 5 Tips to Meet Your New Year’s Resolutions My 2019 Year in Review My 2020 Year in Review My 2021 Year in Review Are New Year’s Resolutions Powerful or Pointless? 5 Science-Backed Strategies for Nailing Your New Year’s Resolutions Pick Your Nudge Word 7 Daily Habits That'll Improve Your Mental Health in 2023 NEW Tea with Kimberly Video on 6 Tips for the New Year

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with psychotherapist Sharon Blackie about her new book Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life. Learn how midlife is a time of transformation, ways to find meaning in the second half of life, why nature and cycles are so important, and more! http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj596.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #596: Hagitude Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events My Signature Yearlong Program: The Coterie New Year's Virtual Retreat Video Interview Video Link Our Guest Sharon Blackie, PhD, is an award-winning writer of fiction and nonfiction, and a psychologist who has specialized in neuroscience, narrative, mythology, and Celtic studies. Her unique approach to working with myth, fairy tales, and folklore highlights the insights these traditions can offer us for authentic and meaningful ways of being. Her work has been published extensively in professional journals and consumer media, and she offers workshops and seminars worldwide and online. She lives in Wales, UK. More information at SharonBlackie.net and www.Hagitude.org.   Find Our Guest Instagram.com/thehagituderevolution/ Facebook.com/hagitude Book Mentioned in the Show Tranquil Holidays Pop-Up Replay Tea with Kimberly: Tranquil Holidays Coloring Sheet Gift Guide 500th Podcast Soiree Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with peak performance coach and hypnotist Elizabeth Sterling. Learn ways to break through what's holding you back, how to step into your peak potential, neuroscience 101, and ways to think and act to support your dreams. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #595: Peak Potential Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 12/12 Tranquil Holidays Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist {Opens mid-December} New Year's Virtual Retreat Video Interview https://youtu.be/a1IKJUxCSOo  Our Guest   Elizabeth is an IACT Certified Hypnotist and Peak Performance Coach based out of Denver, CO who uses a combination of hypnosis, NLP, EFT and coaching that creates powerful changes for her clients. As a former professional dancer she knows, first hand, how crippling performance anxiety can be and is exceptionally thrilled to be bringing these tools to high performers worldwide.   Find Our Guest Free Gift: Relax and Remember https://bit.ly/relaxandremember www.thewholepointe.com www.instagram.com/thewholepointe www.youtube.com/thewholepointe   Mentioned in the Show Tiny Habits Ted Talk Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Mary Michele Nidiffer about empowering women through personal style, giving herself a makeover from the inside out, and ways to get dressed effortlessly and feel beautiful in your body. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #594: Finding Your Style Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 11/25 Pink Friday 12/12 Tranquil Holidays Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist {Opens late 2022} New Year's Virtual Retreat Video Interview https://youtu.be/2TpAR_QT_CU Our Guest Mary Michele Nidiffer wants women to know that they’re already beautiful!  After spending years filled with negative self-talk and struggling with her weight, Michele gave herself a makeover from the inside out.  Now she’s passionate about empowering women through personal style and is committed to creating resources to help women discover their own beauty.   Michele is a Master Style Coach, Founder of StyleFinder Boutique and StyleFinder School of Style, creator of the StyleFinder ID® System and host of the podcast, Style by Mary Michele.  She runs StyleFinder with her husband, Jim, and as a blended family, they have 4 kids and a rescue dog.   Michele is committed to creating resources to help women wear color with confidence, get dressed effortlessly and feel beautiful in the body they’re currently in. She’s a North Carolina native who knows that style is an inside job and begins with how we see ourselves.   Michele is passionate about travel and experiencing the joy in everyday!  Learn more about her at ShopStyleFinder.com. Find Our Guest IG: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder TikTok: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder Podcast: Style by Mary Michele LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marymichelenidiffer Facebook: facebook.com/marymichelenidiffer/ Our podcast: Finding Tranquility Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 Replay Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Matthew Dicks about his new book Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. Learn about his One-Hundred-Year-Old plan and how it can help us live without fear of regret, how to maximize task efficiency, his thoughts on social media, how he likes to "sleep sacredly," and more. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #593: Someday is Today Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 Tranquil Holidays Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist {Opens late 2022} Video Interview https://youtu.be/Tw_04fGfrns Our Guest Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday Is Today and nine other books. A bestselling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, and award-winning elementary schoolteacher, he teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organizations. Dicks has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. They also cohost the Speak Up Storytelling podcast. He lives in Connecticut with his family. Visit him online at http://www.MatthewDicks.com.         Find Our Guest Book: https://www.newworldlibrary.com/Literature-and-Writing/SOMEDAY-IS-TODAY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewdicks Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewDicks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4K0fcEJkzJLso5h6CN00LQ Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma. Learn her seven-step process, how grief changes us, the challenge of cumulative loss, and more. A thoughtful listen to anyone who has experienced loss and/or wants to be supportive of others experiencing loss. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #592: Healing After Grief Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 11/1 Pet Loss Support Session 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 Tranquil Holidays Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist {Opens late 2022} Video Interview https://youtu.be/Guvr_XGyJ8o Our Guest   Michele Neff Hernandez is a 2021 CNN Hero, a gifted speaker, and a committed advocate for the widowed and bereaved. Her creation of Camp Widow® and Soaring Spirits International® has brought her global acclaim. Michele regularly speaks to first responders, hospital workers, religious congregations, and diverse community organizations. She lives in Southern California. Find Our Guest Book Instagram Website CNN Heroes Tribute Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Laura Vanderkam about her new book Tranquility by Tuesday. Learn about her 9 rules to calm the chaos and make time for what matters most plus hear how happiness happens in hours! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #591: Tranquility by Tuesday Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events   TDJ Lifestyle Video 10/12 Free Tenet Masterclass 10/15 Fall Virtual Retreat 10/16 5-Week TDJ Lifestyle E-Course 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 TDJ Holiday Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist: {Opens late 2022} Video Interview https://youtu.be/lhHsdqry9ms Interview Video Link Our Guest Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including the forthcoming Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, along with Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com.     Find Our Guest Book Instagram Website Book Pre-Order by 10/11 Previous Tranquility du Jour Interviews #511 The New Corner Office #343 I Know How She Does It #306 What Most Successful People Do at Work #263 Utilizing Weekends Wisely #199 168 Hours Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share insights into the Tranquility du Jour Tenets of style, compassion, wellness, mindfulness, and creativity, along with tips on ways to bring them into daily life. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #590: Living the TDJ Tenets Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Amazon. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Events TDJ Style Pop-Up: October 1 Fall Virtual Retreat: October 15 TDJ Lifestyle E-Course: October 16 Pet Loss Support Session: November 1 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16: November 14 Holiday Pop-Up: December 12 Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Mentioned in the Show TDJ Tenets TDJ Lifestyle Virtual Course HSP Test How to Leave Podcast Review Worksheet Journal Prompts For the Above Worksheet: 1. How would living the TDJ Tenets make a difference in my life? 2. Which Tenet do I need most right now?3. What are a few steps I could take to incorporate that Tenet in my week? 4. What would a more tranquil life look like to me? Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner and TDJ clothing line. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Jolie Dawn about her book Empowered, Sexy, and Free: Discover Your Unique Brilliance and Dare to Be the Creatrix of Your Life. Learn what led her to write this book, ways to remove energetic weight, how emotions are a superpower, and more! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #589: Empowered, Sexy, and Free Video on YouTube Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 10/1 TDJ Style Event {live from Paris} 10/15 Fall Virtual Retreat 10/16 5-Week TDJ Lifestyle E-Course 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 TDJ Holiday Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Our Guest Jolie Dawn is the author of Empowered, Sexy, and Free and creator of the Dare to Prosper Challenge, the largest women’s prosperity meditation gathering online, attended by women in more than fifty countries. She specializes in helping women awaken their prosperity consciousness, embody their deepest truth, and reclaim personal freedom and creativity. An intuitive business coach and writer, she is the founder of Prosperity Queendom Inc., an online business-training platform for spiritual entrepreneurs. She currently lives in Hawaii. Visit her online at http://www.joliedawn.com.   Find Our Guest Book Instagram Facebook PersonalFacebook Professional LinkedIn Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I invited my partner Tim back on the show to discuss life lately: recovery, caretaking, turning 50, and more! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #588: Life Lately with Tim Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Amazon. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Events TDJ Style Pop-Up: October 1 Fall Virtual Retreat: October 15 TDJ Lifestyle E-Course: October 16 {Join the Waitlist} Pet Loss Support Session: November 1 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16: November 14 Holiday Pop-Up: December 12 Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Mentioned in the Show Hip Hip Hooray Share your TDJ looks and use #TDJStyle this month Tea with Kimberly: Traveling with Pets Journaling prompts: What movement practices are bringing me joy? Am I noticing any discomfort in my body right now? Would I benefit from seeing someone for it or slowing down? How can I make my health a top priority? Let’s Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner and TDJ clothing line. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Janice Macleod about her latest book, Spiritual Retreat at Home: A Guided Journal to Help You Strengthen Intuition, Relieve Stress, and Create Your Best Life. Learn what led her to write this book, the three pillars of exploration for a retreat, her 30-day spiritual retreat recipe, and more! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #587: Spiritual Retreat at Home Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 8/16 Pet Loss Support Session 10/1 TDJ Style Event {live from Paris} 10/15 Fall Virtual Retreat 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 Holiday Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Video Interview Find Our Guest Janice MacLeod is an artist, author and letter writer. She's best known as the creator of Paris Letters, which are illustrated letters sent out in the mail to those who liked getting fun mail. When she’s not writing letters, she is teaching writing courses and writing books. Learn more. Mentioned in the Show Instagram Website #325 Paris Letters #402 A Paris Year #529 Dear Paris Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into my recent hip replacement surgery, answer some of your questions, and offer tips on dealing with injury and limitations. Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on four journal prompts. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #586: Road to Recovery Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Amazon. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Events Pet Loss Support Session: August 16 TDJ Style Pop-Up: October 1 Fall Virtual Retreat: October 15 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16: November 14 Holiday Pop-Up: December 12 Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Mentioned in the Show Hip Hip Hooray Worksheet Journaling prompts: What movement practices are bringing me joy? Am I noticing any discomfort in my body right now? Would I benefit from seeing someone for it or slowing down? How can I make my health a top priority? Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner and TDJ clothing line. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Beth St. Clair about her work with improv, creativity, leadership, and stepping into your being. A fun and encouraging listen to finding more creativity in your every day! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #585: Creativity in Life Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events Mid-Year Virtual Retreat replay 8/16 Pet Loss Support Session 10/1 TDJ Style Event {live from Paris} 10/15 Fall Virtual RetreatCoterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Guest   Video Interview Find Our Guest Beth St. Clair loves helping employees activate their creativity at work. As a trained improvisational performer, Beth brings the principles of improv into her work as an executive coach, leadership consultant and sought-after keynote speaker. Beth brings nearly two decades of experience in coaching, leadership development and team effectiveness to help her clients succeed. She is the Founder of ActUp and focuses her work on individuals and teams who want to use improvisational principles to increase their results at work. Her programs are fun, engaging and consistently see results. She has delivered applied improvisation programs for Deloitte Consulting, Delivering Happiness with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh, and All State Insurance, among others. Beth was a selected speaker at Disrupt HR and TEDx IUPUI. Prior to launching ActUp, Beth was a consultant for Deloitte Consulting in Washington DC. Beth earned her MBA from Indiana University. She is certified in DiSC and MBTI personality assessments and is also a certified leadership coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Mentioned in the Show Instagram Linkedin Tea with Kimberly: Mid-Year Reflection Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nearly yearlong journey to the ballet stage, the challenges, the joys, the time and energy commitment, and more. Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on four journal prompts. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #584: Journey to Stage Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Amazon. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Events Mid-Year Virtual Retreat: July 9, 2-4 pm ET Coterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022   performance video   Mentioned in the Show There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others. —Martha Graham 2019 "Performance" Broche Ballet BAE Vitality Ballet The Whole Pointe The Dancer Next Door Adult Ballet Collective #560 Interview with Jojo on the Ballet Lifestyle Worksheet Journaling prompts: 1. What helps me feel most alive? 2. What childhood passion would I like to reconnect with? 3. Is there a class, camp, festival, or workshop that I could sign up for? 4. What level of discipline could I commit to? Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner and TDJ clothing line. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.