Tranquility du Jour

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 most treasured currency. 💗 Letting Go of the Checklist Life From living in Italy to finding home in Baltimore, Lauren describes the evolution of her priorities. She beautifully illustrates how releasing outdated identities creates space for deeper alignment and soulful connection. 💗 The Art of Friendship and Community Lauren offers heartfelt wisdom on cultivating friendships in adulthood—highlighting the power of showing up, inviting others in, and embracing long-haul relationship-building with grace and intentionality. 💗 Tranquility in the Everyday Whether cooking for friends, tending a garden, or gathering for literary salons, Lauren finds tranquility through simple pleasures and authentic connections. Her midlife is marked not by hustle, but by presence and purpose. Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast 👩🏼‍💻 JOIN US: Instagram | www.instagram.com/tranquilitydujour        Website I https://www.kimberlywilson.com _______ 🌸 RESOURCES: 💌 Get Love Notes | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/lovenotes 📚 My books | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/books ⚜️ Substack | https://kimberlywilson.substack.com 🎧 Podcast | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast 📬 Reach out | hello@kimberlywilson.com 🍵 Tea with Kimberly video playlist | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkWnFGXbr1V81RdRtlLY0rqgHfE_woTD

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 messiness of healing, giving themselves permission to feel deeply and take it one day at a time. 💗 Beauty as Self-Expression and Therapy As a seasoned makeup artist, Aga offers practical beauty tips—like the uplifting power of blush and bold lipstick—alongside reflections on how small acts of self-care can boost morale and restore confidence during life’s darker seasons. 💗 Daily Rituals for Resilience Grounding practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, and quiet coffee moments help Aga anchor her days. She urges women to craft simple routines that nourish their well-being, especially when navigating transition or caretaking responsibilities. 💗 Turning Pain into Power Aga speaks of post-traumatic growth, sharing how the loss of her husband has opened a portal to reinvention. Whether publishing his poetry or dreaming new dreams, she reminds us that even in sorrow, new life can emerge. Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast 👩🏼‍💻 JOIN US: Instagram | www.instagram.com/tranquilitydujour        Website I https://www.kimberlywilson.com _______ 🌸 RESOURCES: 💌 Get Love Notes | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/lovenotes 📚 My books | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/books ⚜️ Substack | https://kimberlywilson.substack.com 🎧 Podcast | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast 📬 Reach out | hello@kimberlywilson.com 🍵 Tea with Kimberly video playlist | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkWnFGXbr1V81RdRtlLY0rqgHfE_woTD

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 invitations to slow down and tune in. 💗 Living in Alignment with Nature Rooted in the rhythms of the seasons, Michele’s approach to life and work embraces natural cycles of rest, renewal, and bloom. She encourages midlife women to honour their internal seasons with softness and curiosity. 💗 Creative Expression as Soul Work Michele reflects on her artistic journey and how creativity has served as both a mirror and balm through her life’s transitions. From nature-based art to writing, her creativity flows from a deep well of intuition and wonder. 💗 The Beauty of Tending to Yourself Michele models a nourishing self-relationship by integrating rituals like journaling, flower arranging, and intuitive movement. Her story is a reminder that tending to ourselves is not selfish—it’s sacred. Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast 👩🏼‍💻 JOIN US: Instagram | www.instagram.com/tranquilitydujour        Website I https://www.kimberlywilson.com _______ 🌸 RESOURCES: 💌 Get Love Notes | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/lovenotes 📚 My books | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/books ⚜️ Substack | https://kimberlywilson.substack.com 🎧 Podcast | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast 📬 Reach out | hello@kimberlywilson.com 🍵 Tea with Kimberly video playlist | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkWnFGXbr1V81RdRtlLY0rqgHfE_woTD

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 this period of exploration has given her space to rediscover joy, creativity, and a sense of adventure. * Prioritizing Experience Over Waiting for the ‘Right’ Time Amanda emphasizes the importance of pursuing dreams now rather than delaying them for an uncertain future. Inspired by personal loss and a deepening awareness of time’s finiteness, she set out to fulfill lifelong aspirations—like seeing orangutans in the wild—before it was too late. * Finding Wellness and Balance on the Road Traveling long-term presents challenges, but Amanda has maintained her well-being through daily yoga, mindful eating, and long walks. She shares how small, consistent habits—like a simple 10-minute morning yoga practice—have helped her stay grounded amid constant movement. * The Power of Reinvention and Intentional Living With no fixed plan for what comes next, Amanda is using this sabbatical to reflect on what truly matters—where she wants to live, how she wants to work, and who she wants to surround herself with. Her journey serves as a reminder that midlife is an opportunity for reinvention and making intentional choices that align with one's values. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/15WVTpUQHnQObqXf8RPuzH], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tranquility-du-jour/id81301757], Amazon. [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cce3b7e6-6480-43b6-85b0-ff97a502cf90/Tranquility-du-Jour?ref=dm_wcp_podcast_link_th] Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast [https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast] for more and Substack [https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast] for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration     Our Guest: Amanda Sloat Amanda Sloat is a foreign policy expert, spending 20 years in Washington DC working for the U.S. government (Congress, State Department, and National Security Council) and non-profit organizations. She is also a passionate yogi, beginning her practice with Kimberly Wilson at Tranquil Space. After serving for three years as President Biden’s European policy advisor in the White House, Amanda embarked on a year of mindful travel that took her from Borneo and the Australian outback to Paris and Cartagena. She recently moved to Madrid, where she is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University. Find Our Guest * LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-s-04a9ab108] * X: @a_sloat * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alsloat] Mentioned in the Show & Announcements * Year of Tranquility [https://kimberlywilson.com/course-yot] digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife * Join the Substack Private Collection [https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/subscribe] for five monthly tranquility tools to support your midlife journey plus my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) * Save your spot on the Coterie waitlist [https://kimberlywilson.com/coterie].

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, wisdom, and generative energy, rather than decline or invisibility. * Navigating the Complexities of Perimenopause With over 30 possible symptoms, perimenopause can be a confusing and isolating experience. Alisa emphasizes the importance of being your own advocate, finding knowledgeable healthcare providers, and recognizing that each woman’s journey is unique. * The Power of Connection and Confidence in Career Midlife brings professional reinvention, but also moments of doubt. Alisa shares her strategies for overcoming self-doubt, including borrowing confidence from role models, trusting that her future self will solve problems, and leading with curiosity in career transitions. * Finding Tranquility in the Midst of Change Whether through daily yoga, walking meditations, magnesium for relaxation, or simply holding hands with a loved one, Alisa highlights the importance of grounding rituals. She encourages midlife women to reclaim their own stories and embrace curiosity as a tool for transformation. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/15WVTpUQHnQObqXf8RPuzH], Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tranquility-du-jour/id81301757], Amazon. [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cce3b7e6-6480-43b6-85b0-ff97a502cf90/Tranquility-du-Jour?ref=dm_wcp_podcast_link_th] Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast [https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast] for more and Substack [https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast] for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration.   Our Guest: Alisa Kennedy 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 TEDx 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, including The Empress [http://theempressage.com/], gotham girl [http://gothamgirl.me/], and the midlife women’s publishing house Empress Editions. As a memoirist, blogger, and screenwriter, her words have been featured widely across national media outlets such as NPR, and TEDx, and as part of the Academy Award-nominated documentary CRIP CAMP [https://youtu.be/XRrIs22plz0], 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 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623545285/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rxFsDbF636YGZ]and is available everywhere books are sold as well as on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/books/gotham-girl-interrupted-my-misadventures-in-motherhood-love-and-epilepsy/9781623545284], IndieBound [https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781623545284], and Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gotham-girl-interrupted-alisa-kennedy-jones/1128329518?ean=9781623545284#/]. Find Our Guest * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the.empress.age] * The Empress on Substack [https://alisakennedyjones.substack.com/] * gotham girl on Substack [https://alisajones.substack.com/] * Past Podcast Episodes: #607: Midlife Musings [https://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj607.mp3] Mentioned in the Show * Coterie: a signature program to support your journey though live virtual events, digital courses, community, and more. Join the waitlist [https://www.kimberlywilson.com/coterie]. * Year of Tranquility [https://kimberlywilson.com/course-yot] digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife   * Join the Substack Private Collection [https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/subscribe] 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 [https://kimberlywilson.com/offerings]: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more