Tranquility Du Jour

From Passion to Reality with Jordan Ring. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the interplay between passion and reality, how to get unstuck, ways to start your own adventure, and even making peace with sweets. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #422: From Passion to Reality Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary {5 spots left} Tranquility du Jour Live: June 10 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   Featured Guest:   Jordan Ring is the owner and creator of Fiberguardian.com, TwoHikersHiking.com, and his blog dedicated to his writing at Jmring.com.   You can find more about his recent undertakings right here in his recent update blog post. He enjoys making weird faces, doing ridiculous videos, e

From Anxiety to Love  with Corinne Zupko. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss anxiety, stepping out of our stories to shift perception, and listening to your inner therapist. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #421: From Anxiety to Love Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary {5 spots left} 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 Featured Guest: Corinne Zupko, EdS, LPC, is the author of From Anxiety to Love. As a licensed counselor and keynote speaker, she has helped thousands of individuals through her one-on-one counseling, weekly meditation classes for corporations, and the largest virtual conference of ACIM in the world, through the organization Miracle Share International, which she cofounded. Sh

Ayurveda with Susan Weis-Bohlen. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss Ayurveda in everyday life including the Dinacharya—the daily routine and her new book, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide: Essential Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #420: Ayurveda Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary 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   Featured Guest: SUSAN WEIS-BOHLEN is a full-time Ayurvedic consultant, cooking teacher, meditation teacher, and leader of sacred site tours. Susan’s personal journey into the Ayurvedic lifestyle began when she came across the Ayurvedic cleansing technique of panchakarma. What began as the release of damaging toxins and personal difficulties eventually grew into an impassi

Money, Manifestation, and Miracles with Meriflor Toneatto. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss "emotional currency," the importance of understanding our core beliefs around money, and practical tips to empower growth. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #419: Money, Manifestation, and Miracles Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary 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 {more info coming} Featured Guest: Meriflor Toneatto is the author of Money, Manifestation & Miracles.  As the CEO and founder of Power With Soul, she specializes in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders to reach financial prosperity and success while fulfilling their social promise in the world. Her work has been featured internationally in media o

Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 2 with Victoria Moran. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss myths of eating a vegan diet, living a detox, finding healthier treats everywhere, and her Main Street Vegan Academy. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #418: Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 2 Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Spring Virtual Retreat: April 14 Online Writing Lab: April 20 in DC at YogaWorks Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary 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 {more info coming} Featured Guest: Victoria Moran Victoria Moran has been a Main Street Vegan® for 33 years and she currently holds the title of Peta’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, alongside the 2016/17 male winner, Joel Kahn, MD. Victoria is an obesity survivor, maintaining a 60+-pound weight loss, and She is the b

Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 1 with JL Fields. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, JL Fields and I discuss changes post-40, healthy dishes, and her journey into veganism. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #417: Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 1   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Love Summit: Starts Today. Tips & tools on all things related to love {including self-love}? Urban Women's Retreat: March 30 in DC at YogaWorks Spring Virtual Retreat: April 14 Online Writing Lab: April 20 in DC at YogaWorks Yoga + the Animals: June 9 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary Penning in Paris: July 23-27 in Paris {2 spots 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 {more info coming}   Featured Guest: JL Fields JL Fields is an author, culinary instructor, columnist, speaker, activist, and radio personality. She is the founder and director of the Colorado Springs Vegan

All Our Waves Are Water with Jaimal Yogis. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jaimal and I discuss his latest book All Our Waves are Water, neuroscience and speaking to our animal brain, benefits of free-associative journaling, and advice for when we stumble. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #416: All Our Waves Are Water  Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Tranquility du Jour Live: March 25 Spring Virtual Retreat: April 14 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3 Yoga + the Animals: June 9 Penning in Paris: July 23-27 {3 spots left} Writing in the Woods: October 26-28 Tranquility in the Topics {Costa Rica}: February 16-23, 2019 Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {more info coming}   Featured Guest: Jaimal Yogis Jaimal Yogis is a writer, teacher, and outdoorsman. His most recent book, All Our Waves Are Water, is a Harper Collins memoir that The BBC called “Best Beach Read of 2017” and The San Francisco Chronicle called “evocative…articulate, and genuinely funny.” Jaimal i

Woman Most Wild with Danielle Dulsky. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Danielle and I discuss the urban witch, rituals, tracking your cycles, and more!   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #415: Woman Most Wild   Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Pigs & Pugs Project Film Screening of The Last Pig Tranquility du Jour Live: March 25 Spring Virtual Retreat: April 14 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3 Penning in Paris: July 23-27 {3 spots left} Tranquility in the Topics {Costa Rica}: February 16-23, 2019 Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20, 2019 {more info coming}   Featured Guest: Danielle Dulsky Danielle Dulsky, author of Woman Most Wild, is an artist, yoga teacher, energy worker, and founder of Living Mandala Yoga teacher training programs. She leads women’s circles, Witchcraft workshops, and energy healing trainings and lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Find her online at DanielleDulsky.com. Savvy Sources Find Danielle Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Book Menti

Parisian Charm School with Jamie Cat Callan. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jamie and I chat about her latest book, the beauty in the details, her life on the farm, and art of the French flirt.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #414: Parisian Charm School Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Join anytime Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 {2 spots left} Pigs & Pugs Project Film Screening of The Last Pig: March 1 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Penning in Paris: July 23-27, 2018 {3 spots left}   Featured Guest: Jamie Cat Callan   Jamie Cat Callan is the author of the recently released Parisian Charm School (Penguin Random House).  She is also the author of the bestselling books French Women Don’t Sleep Alone, Bonjour, Happiness! and Ooh La La! French Women’s Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day. Her books have been published in twenty-one countries and have been featured in major magazines, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair,

Transitions with Elizabeth Duvivier. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Elizabeth and I discuss her handing over the reigns of Squam after 10 years, the challenges of letting go, and the importance of knowing when it's time to move on. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #413: Transitions with Elizabeth Duvivier Upcoming Events Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 {2 spots left} Pigs & Pugs Project Film Screening of The Last Pig: March 1 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Penning in Paris: July 23-27, 2018 {3 spots left} Featured Guest: Elizabeth Duvivier  ELIZABETH DUVIVIER began teaching at the Lycee Lavoisier in Paris when she was 19. That was also the year she learned that she loved endives with beets, was allergic to ouzo and how to scale the wall of her apartment building in high heels. Over the years, she has taught French to high schoolers, Creative Writing to college students and how to live a mythic life to people from around the world. Admi

In today's first podcast of 2018, I share insights from our time in Paris, an introduction to our new rescue Gizmo, a glimpse into the Year of Tranquility, and tips on bringing creative dreams to life.     Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #412: 2018 Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility: Launches January 14 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3 Penning in Paris: July 23-27 Savvy Sources Mentioned in the Podcast Year of Tranquility Make Your Creative Dreams Real by SARK Belle at the Louvre Social Media Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube Tranquility Tips + Tools Shop slow locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 5 Books New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse the FAQs Tranquility-filled E-courses Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures Read about my pa

Meditation Retreat with Jennifer Howd. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jennifer and I discuss silent meditation retreats—how to set up a home meditation retreat, what to bring to a group retreat, and why retreats serve as a "metaphysical tune-up." Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #411: Meditation Retreat Upcoming Events Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Penning in Paris: July 23-27, 2018   Featured Guest: Jennifer Howd Hi! My name is Jennifer. I’m an Author, a Developmental Editor, and a UCLA-Certified Mindfulness Facilitator. I see your potential (even when you can’t). I believe in you (even when you don’t). I’m insatiably curious, and I like to ask questions—especially the big ones. Sunshine makes me happy. So does my family. I’m both a cat person AND a dog person. Hot pink is (obviously) my favorite color. I enjoy: writing, acting, drawing, making musi

Hemingway with Nicholas Reynolds. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Nick and I discuss his recent book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy, his longtime love of Hemingway, the writing process, and yoga. Upcoming Events Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Penning in Paris: July 23-27, 2018   Featured Guest: Nicholas Richards NICHOLAS REYNOLDS has worked in the fields of modern military history and intelligence off and on for 40 years, with some unusual detours. Freshly minted PhD from Oxford University in hand, he joined the Marine Corps in the 1970s, serving as an infantry officer and then as an historian. As a colonel in the reserves, he eventually became officer in charge of field history, deploying historians around the world to capture history as it was being made. When not on duty with USMC, he served as a CIA officer, most recently as the historian for the CIA Mu

Orangutan Outreach with Richard Zimmerman. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss our love of red apes, what it's like to spend time with orangutans, and what we can do to help save the orangutans. This episode coincides with Orangutan Caring Week.    Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Charity Class in DC: November 23 Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Penning in Paris: July 23-27, 2018 Featured Guest: Richard Zimmerman Richard Zimmerman founded Orangutan Outreach in 2007. The organization’s goals are to bring attention to the crisis facing orangutans in the wild due to deforestation and the expansion of palm oil plantations into previously undisturbed areas of forest, and to raise funds for orangutan conservation projects in Borneo and Sumatra.   Orangutan Outreach collaborates with many partners including the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF),

Big Love with Scott Stabile. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss living with a wide-open heart, lessons learned from hosting the Happiness Challenge, and a few mishaps along the way. Prepare to laugh, nod in agreement, and be inspired.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #408: Big Love   Upcoming Events Writing Lab at Tranquil Space: November 10 TranquiliT Trunk Show at Tranquil Space: November 11 (1o-1) Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: June 1-3, 2018 Featured Guest: Scott Stabile Scott Stabile is the author of Big Love. His inspirational posts and videos have attracted a huge and devoted social media following, including over 350K Facebook fans and counting. A regular contributor to the Huffington Post, he lives in Michigan and conducts personal empowerment workshops around the world. Visit him online at www.scottstabile.com.  Savvy Sources Find Scott Facebook -  h

The Writing Process with Kim Manganelli. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we chat about her journey to becoming a lit professor, her work with the Amherst Writers & Artists method, the creation of Wisteria (formerly Wildflower) writing workshops, plus writing struggles and advice.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #407: The Writing Process   Upcoming Events Daybook + Playbook Pre-sale: through October 20 Shape Soirée Talk in Richmond: October 20 Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 {1 spot left} Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May, 2018 TBA Featured Guest: Kim Manganelli Kim Manganelli is an Associate Professor of nineteenth-century literature at Clemson University and a novelist in progress. She is a Certified Leader of the Amherst Writers and Artists method whose Wisteria Writing Workshops give writers of all levels of education and experience a safe and pl

The Story Behind Shape Soiree with Kelly Kostecki and AnnMarie Grohs. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we chat about their inspiration to pull together a 3-day event in Richmond to shape lives, the importance of self-care, helpful tips and resources for finding balance.  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #406: The Story Behind Shape Soiree   Featured Guest: Kelly Kosteki + AnnMarie Grohs   Born and raised in the Heartland, Kelly grew up an Indiana Hoosier with a love for all things sports, travel, and school.  The thrill of adventure and lure of new cultures soon led Kelly away from her Midwestern roots to soak up the sun and Southern hospitality of the South Carolina Low Country.  It was there, while competing as an Athlete at the College of Charleston that her drive for peak physical performance led to injury and she first found herself on a yoga mat.  Admittedly, at first, yoga was simply a way to ease and loosen her overworked and burned out muscles.  However, soon she was overtak

Creating with Purpose and Saving the Elephants with Diana Argueta. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Diana and I discuss her move to Nepal, work for the elephants, and activism through art. Learn how you, too, can help captive elephants in Asia and beyond. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #405: Creating with Purpose and Saving the Elephants Upcoming Events Shape Soirée Talk in Richmond: October 20 Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 {3 spots left} Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May, 2018 TBA Featured Guest: Diana Argueta Sinclair   Born in 1979, Diana grew up in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She obtained a BA in Political Science from Universidad Rafael Landivar and a Master’s Degree in International Politics and Law from Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Diana worked for multinational companies and international cooperation agencies until 2012 when she married a c

Transitions with me and Tim.  In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim and I discuss the transition of Tranquil Space to YogaWorks and what's next for both of us {hint, it involves pigs and pugs}. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #404: Transitions Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 {3 spots left} Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC: December 31 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May, 2018 TBA Featured Guests: Me and Tim Tim Mooney is a Washington, DC-based attorney and entrepreneur with a passion for technology and the law. In 2001, Tim relocated to Washington, DC and served as senior counsel at Alliance for Justice. There, he worked with nonprofits across the United States to strengthen their ability to influence public policy. Tim spent the next decade as General Counsel and Director of Operations for Tranquil Space, Hip Tranquil Ventures and TranquiliT, running operations, technology, marketing,

Creative Living with Jennifer Schelter.  In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss Jennifer's inspiration behind a performance piece called Breaking Ground, how her writing practice is the underpinning of her creative life, and how life has evolved since she was on the show in 2015. Congrats to Katherine for winning a signed copy of A Paris Year in the recent giveaway!  Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #403: Creative Living Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 {4 spots left} Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May, 2018 TBA Featured Guest: Jennifer Schelter has over 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, motivational leader, and speaker, and has led over 80,000 people to become their better selves.  She understands that ultimately, change and self-discovery is about reaching inside your self. Through hourly sessions, workshops or a weeklong retreat, Jennifer supports and empowers change and gro