Tranquility Du Jour

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I muse on creativity—ways to practice it, tools for making it happen, benefits, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23 in Costa Rica {2 spots left} 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}   Savvy Sources Mentioned in the Podcast TDJ Tenets PDF Everyday Creativity PDF Creativity Infographic E-course giveaway Tranquility du Jour Online NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FOUR bonuses) New Year's TDJ Live replay available Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube More Tranquility   Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 6 Books Tran

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Christine Mason Miller and I discuss her new book, The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy. Hear about her adventures, travel takeaways, and how India brought her closer to God. ** Share a takeaway from this podcast in the comments section below by Sunday, February 3 and enter to win a copy of her book. ** New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #441: The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy Upcoming Events Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica {2 spots left} TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm {Free, online} Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 in Italy {8 spots left} Guest: Christine Mason Miller Christine Mason Miller is an author and artist who has been guiding others toward a meaningful life for more than twenty years.  Her experience with writing, publishing, licensing

In this extra edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim Mooney and I discuss our 15 years together. Hear about our anniversary surprise (omg, Gloria Steinem), why we're unmarried and childless by choice, our passion for pugs, how we manage working together and living in a tiny space, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #440: 15 Years Together Upcoming Events Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica {3 spots left} TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm {Free, online} Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 in Italy {8 spots left} Guests: Me + Tim Mooney Tim Mooney is a Washington, DC-based attorney and entrepreneur with a passion for technology and the law. Tim’s legal career began in Oregon where he was a co-founder and legal counsel for Columbia Riverkeeper. In 2001, Tim relocated to Washington, DC and served as senior counsel at Alliance for Justice. There, he worked with nonprofits

Happy 2019! In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Ashlee Piper and I discuss her book Give A Sh*t.  Learn ways to simplify, save money, and do good for your health, animals, and the environment. Plus, she's such a lively interviewee! New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #439: Give A Sh*t Upcoming Events 4-Week Tranquility Salon in DC: Starts January 20 {1 spot left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica {3 spots left} TDJ Live: March 24 at 8pm {Free, online} Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 in Italy {8 spots left}   Guest: Ashlee Piper Ashlee Piperis a political strategist turned vegan and eco-lifestyle expert, writer, and TV personality whose work has been featured in/on GLAMOUR, Refinery29, Apartment Therapy, Design*Sponge, Women's Health, Reader’s Digest, The Chalkboard, Mind Body Green, VegNews, Vegetarian Times, AOL, NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX News, to name

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Shannon Ables of  The Simply Luxurious Life and I discuss her brand new book, Living the Simply Luxurious Life, how to master the complexity of simplicity, what it means to be your own brand, and how to build community. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures. Upcoming Events New Year's Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 New Year's Salon in DC: January 1 {2 spots left} TDJ Live online: January 6 Writing Salon in DC: January 12 {5 spots left} 4-Week Tranquility Salon in DC: Starts January 13 {2 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica {3 spots left} Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Guest: Shannon Ables   Shannon Ables is the founder and editor of the internationally recognized lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life (est. 2009) which inspired her first book Choosing The Simply Luxurious Life: A Modern Woman's Guide (2014), and her second Living

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, author Beth Howard and I discuss moving abroad for love, the challenges of a new country, living in the American Gothic House, the practice of writing, and the power of pie. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.    Upcoming Events New Year's Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 New Year's Salon in DC: January 1 {4 spots left} TDJ Live online: January 6 Writing Salon in DC: January 12 {5 spots left} 4-Week Tranquility Salon in DC: Starts January 13 {2 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica {3 spots left} Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Guest: Beth Howard Beth M. Howard is an author, blogger, and radio commentator. She is also known for being the (former) resident of the American Gothic House, where from 2010 to 2014 she ran the Pitchfork Pie Stand. Her books include Making Piece: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Pie; Ms. American Pie: Buttery Good

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss resilience with Linda Graham. Learn about neuroplasticity, the five different intelligences, how to strengthen your resilience, and care for your brain. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.   Upcoming Events New Year's Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 New Year's Salon in DC: January 1 {5 spots left} TDJ Live online: January 6 Writing Salon in DC: January 12 4-Week Tranquility Salon in DC: Starts January 13 {2 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Guest: Linda Graham Linda Graham, MFT, is an experienced psychotherapist who integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology in her international trainings on resilience and well-being. She is the author of Resilience and also Bouncing Back, the winner of a 2013 Books for a Better Life Award. Visit her online at linda

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the gift of calligraphy with Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls. Learn how to get started with calligraphy, what tools are helpful, and various projects that would make wonderful holiday gifts! New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Join me bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.   Upcoming Events New Year's Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 New Year's Salon in DC: January 1 {5 spots left} TDJ Live online: January 6 Writing Salon in DC: January 12 4-Week Tranquility Salon in DC: Starts January 13 {2 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left}   Guest:  Artist and calligrapher Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls finds beauty in imperfection, a widely acclaimed and distinctly modern approach to calligraphy. With over 10 years of experience, Maybelle has been commissioned for bespoke wedding invitations, letterpress stationery, and editorial features, exhibiting her elegant an

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss my solo trip to Paris—takeaways, delights, and challenges. Takeaways: 1. Add beauty. The other night I stopped by a flower shop to pick up a pink hyacinth for 3 euros. The shopkeeper wrapped it in Kraft paper for my walk home. This little gem is deliciously fragrant and sitting next to me as I type. 2. Saunter. Each day I've explored various parts of the city for at least 15,000 steps (about six miles). The lack of rushing and the chance to take in Paris by foot with stops at sidewalk cafes to warm up or rest has been a treat. 3. Greet. It's customary to say "bonjour" upon entering shops or even purchasing a train ticket from an agent. There's a formality that feels quaint and civilized. 4. Sip. When I first arrived, I went straight to a cafe and sat for nearly an hour sipping two pots of thé vert à la menthe (green mint tea). There's no rush to turn over a table for another client, you can linger and sip as long as you'd like. 5. Read. I love seeing pe

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the getting a certificate in applied positive psychology with three classmates: Alisha, Alexis, and Carol. Learn our takeaways from the program and how we're incorporating them into our daily lives. According to Psychology Today, positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living. It is a call for psychological science and practice to be as concerned with strength as with weakness; as interested in building the best things in life as in repairing the worst; and as concerned with making the lives of people fulfilling as with healing pathology. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #432: Writing   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime New Year's Mini Retreat: December 31, 2-5pm New Year's Salon: January 1 {stay tuned} TDJ Live: January 6 Writing Salon: January 12, 2-4:30pm 4-Week Tranquility Salon: Starts January 13 Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Cos

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the benefits of writing, types of writing, and a few prompts to get you started. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #432: Writing Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Writing Salon: October 27 Tranquility Salon: January Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Mentioned in the Podcast Year of Tranquility 650 Prompts We Could All Use a Little Snail Mail Right Now Tranquility du Jour Podcasts About Writing: The Writing Life #96, Book Writing 101 #33, Journal Writing 101 #20, The Writing Process #407, The Writing Practice #369, The Writing Habit #363, Writing + Yoga #337, Musing on Journal Writing #142 Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat video Fall TDJ Live Fall Sneak Peek video Brunch at TranquiliT Trunk Show video Pugs & Pints video Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures Social Media Eye can

HOL:FIT with Ange Peters. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the power of essential oils, her transition from an email in 2009 to building an empire, and how to take ownership of your health. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #431: HOL:FIT Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 7-Day Detox: October 20-26 Writing Salon: October 27 Tranquility Salon: January Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest:   Ange Peters is the founder of HOL:FIT, a mama of 2,  a holistic health + biz strategist and host of the popular podcast HOL:FIT Talks. She guides people to take ownership of their health + success and to do it through the engine of online community. Find Ange: Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Podcast Pinterest Mentioned in the Podcast Fall TDJ Live Fall Sneak Peek video Brunch at Tranq

Living with Pain with Sarah Anne Shockley. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss ways to manage chronic pain through heart and soul while staying engaged in life. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #430: Living with Pain Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime TranquiliT Fall Trunk Show: September 29 (RSVP here) Pugs & Pints: October 7 Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Tranquility Salon: January Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest: Sarah Anne Shockley is the author of The Pain Companion. In the Fall of 2007, she contracted Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), which is a collapse of the area between the clavicles and first ribs, and has lived with debilitating nerve pain ever since. She has been a regular columnist for Pain News Network and is a regular contributor to The Mighty, a 1.5 million–member online community

Feminism and more with Jamia Wilson. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss feminism, writing, and her storytelling secrets. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #429: Feminism and More Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Tranquility Salon: Starts September 17 (apply for the waitlist) Tranquility du Jour Live: September 23 TranquiliT Fall Trunk Show: September 29 (RSVP here) Pugs & Pints: October 7 Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest: Jamia Wilson is the director of the Feminist Press. Wilson has contributed to The New York Times, Glamour, Elle, The Today Show, CNN, BBC, and more. She is the author of Young, Gifted, and Black and wrote the oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Hear

Transitions with Christine Mason Miller. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss her transition from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee, what it's like to not have a job title, and appreciating the small things. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #428: Transitions Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Tranquility Salon: Starts September 17 Tranquility du Jour Live: September 23 TranquiliT Fall Trunk Show: September 29 Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest: Christine Mason Miller is an author and artist who has been guiding others toward a meaningful life for more than twenty years.  Her experience with writing, publishing, licensing and teaching have established her as an experienced, compassionate authority on how to bring

Bookwifery with Christianne Squires. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the trimesters of book pregnancy, what discernment is and how to use it, her advice to stuck writers, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #427: Bookwifery Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Tranquility du Jour Live: September 23 Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest: Christianne Squires is the founder of Bookwifery, a company that helps contemplatives, teachers, and leaders birth books that heal the world with light. She supports fledgling authors in this way through her book-pregnancy-themed online courses, her popular free workshop that helps people discern if they are pregnant with a book, and the recently launched Bookwifery po

Breaking Up with Busy with Yvonne Tally. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the overscheduled woman, tips to break up with being busy, and ways to understand what's driving our behavior. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #426: Breaking Up with Busy Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left} Featured Guest: Yvonne Tally is the author of Breaking Up with Busy and leads meditation and de-stressing programs for corporations, individuals, and private groups in Silicon Valley. An NLP master practitioner, Yvonne cofounded Poised Inc., a Pilates and wellness training studio, and is the founder of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarves, a charity that provides headscarves to cancer patients. She lives i

The Magic Ten with Sharon Gannon. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the components of the Magic Ten, the importance of daily practice, how an ancient Egyptian cartouche inspired her, and more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #425: The Magic Ten with Sharon Gannon   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Penning in Paris: July 23-27 in Paris {SOLD OUT} Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left}   Featured Guest: Sharon Gannon is a 21st century Renaissance woman who excels in many artistic, spiritual and social mediums. Sharon is best known for creating, along with David Life, the Jivamukti Yoga Method—a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Blessed by her teachers Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Shri Swami Nirmal

Moon Wisdom with Bronwyn Simons. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss astrology and its use in daily life, her thoughts about aligning with natural cycles and how the moon cycles can enhance our lives. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #424: Moon Wisdom Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Penning in Paris: July 23-27 in Paris {SOLD OUT} Softening into Fall Virtual Retreat: October 20 Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia {4 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {8 spots left}   Featured Guest: Hello! I’m Bronwyn. I’m a visual artist and consulting astrologer living on beautiful Vancouver Island. I love living intimately with nature; I am nurtured daily by the living ocean, the ancient giant cedars, the salmon-bearing streams and the dark night skies of my beautiful home. At the center of my creative life are circles of women. My sou

When Food is Comfort with Julie Simon. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss why we turn to food for comfort, the seven skills to inner nurturing, why airports are hard, ways to shift cravings, and why nurturing connections are important. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #423: When Food is Comfort   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Penning in Paris: July 23-27 in Paris {1 spot left} Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 in West Virginia Tranquility in the Topics: February 16-23, 2019 in Costa Rica Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {10 spots left}   Featured Guest: Julie M. Simon, MA, MBA, LMFT, is the author of When Food Is Comfort and The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual. She founded the popular Los Angeles–based and online Twelve-Week Emotional Eating Recovery Program and offers workshops at venues like Whole Foods and UCLA. She lives in Los Angeles and you can visit her online at http://www.OvereatingRecovery.com