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Tranquility du Jour
by Kimberly Wilson
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour! We're diving deep into the world of midlife (35+). 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. 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 reflection and insights. Join me on this journey as we navigate midlife together—one tranquil (and not-so-tranquil) moment at a time.
Episodes
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Season Two Finale
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I'm sharing a list of 52 things I've Learned in 52 Years—from life's tender truths to tiny practices that keep me grounded. You can grow up in the Great Plains of Oklahoma and still dream in (broken) French. The courage to veer off the expected...
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Finding Yourself in Midlife
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Dr. Ellen Albertson on: The Seven Steps to Rock Your Midlife Dr. Ellen shares a transformative framework from her book Rock Your Midlife, including: know yourself, love yourself, energize yourself, reprogram your brain, empower...
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Writing, Wellness, and the Wisdom
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Anne Flosnik on: Living Fearlessly and Fully in Midlife Anne shares how she's shed fear and self-doubt in this season of life. With a strong sense of agency, she sees midlife not as a narrowing but as an expansive time filled with...
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Books, Bubbles, and Bold Lips
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julia Coney on: Intentional Living and Midlife Priorities Julia shares how midlife has invited her to slow down, be kinder to herself, and intentionally curate how she spends her time. From planning monthly bed days to saying no without...
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Creative Seasons and Midlife Wisdom
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Melinda Parkhurst on: Gracefully Embracing the Midlife Shift Melinda reflects on stepping into the role of a wisdom carrier and how midlife offers perspective, legacy, and a chance to pass the torch. She encourages us to lean into change,...
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Yoga Beyond the Mat
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Reema Datta on: The True Meaning of Yoga Reema shares how yoga's roots in India focus more on the mind and consciousness than the body. She unpacks the essence of yoga as a practice of connecting to stillness, acceptance, and infinite...
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Pleasure Literacy in Midlife
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Laura Zam on: Redefining Pleasure in Midlife Laura shares how her personal journey with perimenopause and intimacy led to a deeper understanding of sensuality, eroticism, and pleasure. She introduces a four-part framework—sensuousness,...
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A Life Reimagined
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lauren Cerand on: 💗 Redefining Success in Midlife Lauren reflects on her journey from a career-focused New Yorker to a values-driven creative seeking slowness, depth, and shared experiences. She shares how time, not ambition, is now her...
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Red Lipstick & Reinvention
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Aga Rhodes on: 💗 Grieving with Grace and Grit Aga shares the profound shift she's experienced since losing her husband, highlighting the importance of honoring grief while gently moving forward. She encourages women to embrace the...
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Style & Soul
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Michele Nidiffer on: 💗 Healing Through the Senses Michele shares how scent, sound, and movement have helped her connect more deeply with herself and others. Her practices, including sensory walks and aromatherapy, serve as gentle...
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Transition & Adventure
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Amanda Sloat on: Embracing a Midlife Sabbatical After nearly two decades in high-intensity government roles, Amanda made the bold decision to step away, put her belongings in storage, and embark on a year of solo travel. She shares how…
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The Empress Age
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Alisa Kennedy Jones on: Redefining Midlife as The Empress Age Alisa introduces the concept of The Empress Age—a powerful phase between career/motherhood and the so-called crone years. She reframes midlife as a time of immense creativity,...
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Creative Evolution
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lesley Ware on: Creative Evolution and Bold Reinvention Lesley shares how she transitioned from an office job to a full-time creative career, embracing fashion, writing, and entrepreneurship. She highlights the importance of taking risks,...
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Parisian Charm Encore
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jamie Cat Callan on: Embracing Midlife as a Creative Renaissance Jaime shares how midlife is an opportunity to reconnect with past passions and reinvent oneself. Whether it's revisiting teenage interests like art or dance, or shifting...
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Taking Up Space
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lucia Shaw on: Taking Up Space with Confidence Lucia reflects on how midlife has brought her a sense of freedom from past insecurities. She shares how embracing new experiences, letting go of perfectionism, and showing up fully—without...
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The Masterpiece
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra on: Midlife Resilience and Reinvention Belinda shares how she navigated a decade of major life shifts, including leaving a long-term relationship, caring for her aging father, and evolving her career. She reflects on how...
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A Good Vintage
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Sacha Cohen on: Reclaiming Passion and Prioritizing Joy Sacha shares her journey back to freelance writing after running a strategic communications company for over a decade. She highlights how midlife has shifted her focus from ambition…
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Improv as a Way of Life
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Amanda Hirsch on: 1. Midlife is About Improvising, Not Following a Script Amanda's background in improv comedy deeply shaped her approach to life—teaching her to say "yes, and" to unexpected twists instead of resisting them. Midlife, she...
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Tilda is Visible
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jane Tara on: 1. Seeing Ourselves Clearly in Midlife is a Journey Jane's novel, Tilda is Visible, was inspired by a misdiagnosis of a degenerative eye condition that made her question what it truly means to "see." She realized she had…
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Meet Mama Wilson
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Linda Wilson on: 1. Midlife Can Be a Catalyst for Reinvention Linda's midlife transformation began when her family forgot her 40th birthday—a moment that sparked her decision to reenter the workforce and pursue a fulfilling career in...
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Reinvention
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Latoya Peterson on: Embracing Midlife Reinvention Latoya shared how turning 40 brought an unexpected total life reset, including career transitions, personal loss, and major changes. Her story emphasizes the importance of viewing midlife…
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Accidental Alpha
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Karen Wright on: Embracing Change and Midlife Growth: Karen shared how midlife, for her, is about embracing change and maintaining curiosity. From letting her hair go gray to finding freedom in evolving roles as a mother and professional,...
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Evolving Yogi
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cyndi Lee on: Embracing Self-Kindness in Midlife: Cyndi highlights the importance of being kinder to yourself as you age. She shares how letting go of self-judgment and perfectionism has transformed her perspective, enabling her to…
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Creative Magic
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jamie Ridler on: The Freedom of Midlife: Jamie emphasizes the joy of giving fewer "Fs" in midlife, embracing the freedom to express yourself authentically, and letting go of societal pressures. This stage of life offers a chance to show…
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ADHD in Midlife
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Caren Magill about: Embracing Midlife Evolution: Caren shared how midlife brings a sense of clarity and peace, with less focus on superficial concerns and more energy directed toward meaningful relationships, health, and personal growth....
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Starting Ballet in Midlife
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julie Leung on: 1. Ballet Dreams in Midlife Julie discusses how midlife women often reconnect with their childhood or lifelong dream of learning ballet. She emphasizes creating a supportive, judgment-free environment through her online...
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Creative Evolution
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christine Mason Miller on: 1. Creative Evolution Through Midlife Christine shares how her creative journey has evolved, from the Swirly Girl days to her current textile art. She emphasizes trusting the flow of creativity and embracing...
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Thriving Mindfully
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Ananda Leeke on: 1. The Power of Surrender in Midlife Ananda discusses the importance of embracing surrender as a key tool for navigating midlife changes, grief, and the challenges of postmenopause. She highlights how surrender fosters...
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Your Artist Knows
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cynthia Morris on: 1. Midlife Creativity and Reinvention Cynthia shares her journey of exploring creativity through writing and art, emphasizing how midlife has opened doors to deeper self-expression. She discusses the shift from writing...
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Big Midlife Vision
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo on: Here are four main takeaways from the interview with Britt Bravo: Redefining Goals in Midlife: Britt shares that midlife is a time to reassess goals, focusing more on present-moment fulfillment than on...
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Paris Continues
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I'm delighted to share returning guest Janice MacLeod sharing insights on: Embracing Evolving Paths: Janice shares her journey from Paris to small-town life, showing how she has embraced major life transitions, including motherhood, battling breast...
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Age Like a Yogi
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Victoria Moran on: Aging with Purpose: Victoria emphasizes the importance of embracing life's later stages with intention and vibrancy. She believes midlife and beyond are times for self-reflection, continued growth, and...
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Tending to Self
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Mindy Tsonas Choi on: Embracing Midlife Slowdown: Mindy highlights the natural shift in midlife towards slowing down and aligning with her true energy. Instead of constant hustling, she focuses on being present, finding…
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Continuing to Play Big
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Tara Mohr on: Shifting Perspectives in Midlife: Tara shares how her outlook has evolved in midlife, focusing more on relationships and appreciating life as it is, rather than constantly striving for change or improvement....
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The 15-Minute Method
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sam Bennett about: 15-Minute Method. Sam emphasizes the power of spending just 15 minutes a day on any project or task. This method helps people overcome feelings of overwhelm by breaking down big tasks into manageable...
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It's Not Too Late
In this weeks edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Jennifer Louden. We discuss: Shift in Ambition: Jenn discussed how her ambition has evolved in midlife, shifting from external validation and proving herself to living with more intention and focusing on the preciousness of...
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Healing Heartbreak
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we're diving deep into the world of midlife. This season is all about you. Whether you're facing new beginnings, embracing change, or simply seeking more balance and beauty in your daily life, this season is designed to help you feel seen, heard,...
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Tranquility du Jour #625: Recap & What's Next
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.
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Tranquility du Jour Podcast #624: Celebrating 20 Years
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #623: 2023 Year in Review
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #622: A Holiday Message
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…
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Tranquility du Jour #621: Your Big Vision
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #620: Looking Back
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…
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Tranquility du Jour #619: Enough As You Are
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…
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Tranquility du Jour #618: Simplifying
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #617: Soul Searching
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....
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Tranquility du Jour #616: Mental Health in Midlife
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #615: Finding your Voice
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…
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Tranquility du Jour #614: September Serenity
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...
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Tranquility du Jour #613: Clean Beauty
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour! We're diving deep into the world of midlife (35+). 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. 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 reflection and insights. Join me on this journey as we navigate midlife together—one tranquil (and not-so-tranquil) moment at a time.
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Kimberly Wilson
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