Tranquility Du Jour

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share highlights from my time in Italy and ways to incorporate la dolce vita (the sweet life) at home. I also share YOUR fabulous ideas on living la dolce vita. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes(exclusive content, personal updates, giveaways) and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 20 - 22 in Montreal, Canada Writing Salon: October 5 Fall TDJ Live: September 15 4-week Tranquility Salon: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Pugs & Pints: October 27 [details to come] NEW Tranquility in Tuscany retreat: August 28-September 4, 2021 Savvy Sources Mentioned in the Podcast Takeaways? Share your vision of la dolce vita using #tdjpodcast. Take a screen shotof you listening to the show, post it and tag me, @tranquilitydujour. Share a reviewon iTunes  or Amazon and I may read it on the show. Tranquility du Jour Online Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, guest Kathy Stowell and I discuss her journey into coaching, work/life balance lessons, how to create a positive mindset, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #461: Creative Bliss. Upcoming Events Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 20 - 22 in Montreal, Canada Writing Salon: October 5 4-week Tranquility Salon: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Pugs & Pints: October 27 [details to come] Featured Guest     Kathy Stowell began Bliss Beyond Naptime ten years ago as a creative outlet to share her handwork and homesteading adventures with her online community.   Today she trains and mentors creatives from all over the world to start offering one on one coaching services from scratch to create a unique and sustainable work from home business built on their life passions and higher calling.   She lives in the cozy mountain town of Nels

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, guest Jill Van Meter and I discuss her passion for as an equine coach, its many benefits, and growing out gray hair. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.   Upcoming Events Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [2 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 20 - 22 in Montreal, Canada Writing Salon: October 5 4-week Tranquility Salon: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27 Pugs & Pints: October 27 [details to come] Featured Guest My name is Jill Van Meter. I have always been on a search to know myself and the world around me more deeply and profoundly. I have always longed to live a life of adventure and magic and sweet connection with people and animals. I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was a kid, and an actress. Later, I wanted to be an animal keeper at the Los Angeles Zoo and I took all kinds of courses towards that including an internship at the zoo. Eventual

This week's episode is a newly-offered Best Of Tranquility du Jour #181 on Living the Not So Big Life. Sadly, many podcast players only go back 100 episodes, so we're going to start rebroadcasting a few of my favorites and this is one is a MUST. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved the book and its message! New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures.   Upcoming Events Tranquility du Jour DaybookVirtual Launch: June 28 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [2 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 20 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Writing Salon: October 5 4-week Tranquility Salon: October 6, 13, 20, 27 Pugs & Pints: October 27 [details to come] Savvy Sources Learn more April 11, 2010 #181 shownotes Mentioned in the Podcast Summer TDJ Live recording Summer TDJ Live gratitude My ballet debut Tranquility du Jour Online Year of Tranquility(comes with FIVE bonuses) NEW Daybook: Tranquility

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, returning guest Lara Blair and I talk career transitions and how to listen to that voice inside nudging you in new directions. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #458: Career Transitions.     Upcoming Events TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility du Jour DaybookVirtual Launch: June 28 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [2 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 20 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Featured Guest   In constant pursuit of inspiration and creativity, portrait photographer Lara Blair has worn many hats. Photographer, artist, published author, teacher, retreat facilitator, designer---it’s all been in there at some point. She is especially enamored with connecting with women, empowering them with their own beauty in images and igniting a spark for their own life pursuits. Lara’s stud

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim and I answer guests' questions at Sunday's TDJ Soirée. Learn how we live in such a small space with FOUR rescue pets, how my definition of tranquility has evolved over the years, my #1 recommended tip for living a more tranquil life, how Tim and I met, and how to keep the momentum from TDJ Soirée going! New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Resilience Through Yoga + Meditation Virtual Summit: June 15 and 16 [Free, online] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility du Jour DaybookVirtual Launch: June 28 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [2 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Savvy Sources Tranquility du Jour Online NEW Book: Year of Tranquility(comes with FIVE bonuses) NEW Daybook: Tranquility du Jour Daybook(comes with FOUR bonuses) Eye candy on Instagram Follow along on Fa

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christy Natsumi. We discuss how she got started in jewelry design, our work together over 13ish years ago, and her cross country move to create in San Francisco. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [2 tickets left] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Guest:  Christy Natsumi is an independent fine jewelry designer in San Francisco, CA.  She specializes in wedding rings, engagement rings, and modern jewelry essentials so you can wear meaningful reminders of all of your special celebrations and milestones.  Christy Natsumi is proud to be a certified San Francisco Green Business and has been featured in The Knot, Design Sponge, Brides,and Sa

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Carly Pollack about the her new book, Feed Your Soul. We discuss the law of attraction and food karma, why clarity of outcome is important, the five non-negotiables of weight loss, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only 8 tickets left] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada   Guest: Carly Pollack is the author of Feed Your Soul and is the founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a thriving private practice based in Austin, Texas. A Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a master’s degree in holistic nutrition, Carly has been awarded Best Nutritionist in Austin five years running and has helped over 10,000 people achieve their health and ha

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lisa Richards about her new body care line, L'eela. Learn about the benefits of oil and CBD in body products, what goes in to creating a body care line, and a peek into our early days together at Tranquil Space. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only 8 tickets left] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots left] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada   Guest: Lisa Richards     Lisa Richards is co-CEO and formulation specialist for L’eela. Richards began investigating natural health alternatives when she developed severe allergies in her late 30s that jeopardized her fitness-rooted lifestyle as a yoga instructor. She gained an appreciation for the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) a

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jane Reeves about the practice of Loving Kindness and her book A Heart of Gold, her passion for Italy, yoga, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.  Upcoming Events Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada   Guest Jane Reeves is an author, retreat leader and life coach. Over the past three decades, she has been seeking authentic ways to develop a practice that brings more light, love and joy into the world.   In her one-on-one coaching sessions, Jane helps people dive deep into the practices of Loving Kindness, applying ancient and modern teachings to encourage spirit work, life design and meeting wellness aspirations. She help

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Brian Kateman about what it means to be a reducetarian and how to make small dietary shifts. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Guest Brian Kateman is cofounder and president of the Reducetarian Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy to create a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world. Brian is the editor of The Reducetarian Cookbook (Hachette Book Group: September 18, 2018) and The Reducetarian Solution (Penguin Random House: April 18, 2017). His writings have appeared in d

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Latoya Peterson about racial justice, diversity, and inclusion. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada Guest A certified media junkie, Latoya Peterson provides a hip-hop feminist and anti-racist view on pop culture with a special focus on video games, film, television, and music.   One of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 rising stars in media for 2013, she is best known for the award winning blog Racialicious.com- the intersection of race and pop culture. She is currently the Deputy Editor, Digital Innovation for ESPN's The Undefeated. Previously

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I muse on life lately (plans, projects, what's on my mind), the never-ending search for balance (answering your questions), and share what's changed since episode 400 (hint: a lot). New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain] TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots] Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada   Savvy Sources Mentioned in the podcast Tranquility du Jour#400 The Art of Evolution blog post Upcoming Daybook Transitionsby William Bridges Write it Down, Make it Happenby Henriette Klauser John Evanswork Lollypop Farm 2013 Tranquility Tour Tranquility du Jour Online NEW Book: Year of Tranquility(comes with FIVE bonuses) Eye c

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Rissa Miller and I discuss her passion for poetry, work at Vegetarian Journal, and love of animals. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Gretchen Read Girl CO Soiree April Dreams  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #449: Passion for Poetry Upcoming Events Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots]   Guest: Rissa is a working artist living in Maryland. She loves early morning light filtering through stained glass, hot green tea in antique teacups, huge salads picked fresh from the garden and walks in the woods with her husband and their canine companion, Valerio. She studied writing at New York University/Tisch School of the Arts and photojournalism at Western Kentucky University. When she's not writing, Rissa

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Danielle Dulsky and I discuss her new book The Holy Wild. Learn about incorporating varied spiritual practices, the five elements, and how to have more magick in your life. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots]   Guest: My work is rooted in what I am still stubbornly choosing to call the “wild feminine,” or the aspects of the human psyche which I believe are the most socially denigrated; these are our connection to the natural world, our right to feel and be sensuous, our knowledge of holistic relationship and the spiral dance of time, our psychic power and intuitive wisdom, and our body-spirit union. I translate the wild feminine into writing, multimedia

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Ellen Grace O'Brian and I discuss her new book, The Jewel of Abundance, along with the four universal goals of life, how to shift our minds from worry to worship, and a roadmap for abundant living. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notesand access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm [Free, online] Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [5 spots]   Guest:   Ellen Grace O’Brian is the author of The Jewel of Abundance.  She’s a yogacharya (an esteemed yoga teacher), a radio host, and an award-winning poet who weaves poetry into her teachings on spiritual matters, pointing to the mystical experience beyond words and thought. Ordained by a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, she has been teaching Kriya Yoga philosophy and practice nationally and internationally f

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jennifer Skiff and I discuss stories from her latest book, Rescuing Ladybugs, of people who didn't look away from seemingly impossible-to-change situations and instead worked to save animals. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility Book Launch Fête: March 8 at 8pm [Free, online] TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm [Free, online] Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [Join the guest list] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [5 spots]   Guest: Jennifer Skiff is an award-winning journalist, author, and animal advocate. Her best-selling inspirational books, The Divinity of Dogs and God Stories, are published in seven languages. Her next book, Rescuing Ladybugs released in September, 2018.   For more than a decade Jennifer traveled the world working as an investigative

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Alexia Vernon and I discuss how to step into our moxie, enhance our communication, and understand our self-talk voices. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility Book Launch Fête: March 8 at 8pm [Free, online] TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm [Free, online] Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [Join the guest list] Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [5 spots]   Guest:    Alexia Vernon is the author of Step into Your Moxie. Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement, she is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach who delivers transformational keynotes and corporate trainings for Fortune 500 companies and other professional groups and organizations, including the United Nations and TEDx. Alexia holds graduate and underg

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Kat O'Leary and I discuss creative expression, inner struggles, her Year of New project, and how to get out of our own ways to do the work. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility Book Launch Fête: March 8 at 8pm {Free, online} TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm {Free, online} Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy {8 spots left} Guest:   Kat O’Leary is a life artist, storyteller, and dreamer/planner. She blogs at Spirit for Skeptics, where she writes about creative productivity and practical spirituality. In 2016, Kat launched the Year of New project, doing one new thing every day and documenting her progress on Instagram. She also co-hosts the Hallmark Christmas movie podcast Business Christmas and is at work on a novel (okay, three novels). In her free

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Akhila Jagdish and I discuss the challenges and joys of transitioning careers. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #443: Transitioning Careers Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility Book Launch Fête: March 8 at 8pm {Free, online} TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm {Free, online} Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy {8 spots left}   Guest: Akhila Jagdish is a senior writer/editor who after over 18 years in the field decided to change her career. She works as a resident in counseling for a lovely private practice in Loudoun County. In her spare time, she loves cooking, spending time with her family, reading, and drinking wine. Savvy Sources Mentioned in the Podcast John Evans Wellness and Writing Connections E-course giveaway TranquiliT Spring Sneak