Tranquil Topics

Calm Before Christmas: Feng Shui with Corrina Morris

In this episode of Tranquil Topics, host Stephanie Graham welcomes back Corrina Morris of Guiding Stars Feng Shui, a modern-day Feng Shui consultant, to discuss how Feng Shui can help alleviate the stress of the Christmas season. Corrina explains the principles of Flying Star Feng Shui, the impact of holiday decorations on energy flow, and practical tips for creating a peaceful home environment during the festive period. The conversation covers everything from colour choices in decorations to managing clutter and preparing for guests, all while emphasising the importance of mindfulness and energy awareness. December doesn’t have to feel like a pressure cooker. Corrina shares simple, modern ways to keep your home calm during the holidays—without redecorating or spending a fortune. We dig into why classic red can spark more arguments than joy, how too many spiky ornaments at the front door invite edgy energy inside, and why an artificial tree placed in the centre of your home might leave everyone feeling run down. Corrina explains Flying Stars Feng Shui in plain English, mapping the home by true compass directions and linking areas to health, love, wealth, and career. You’ll hear practical ideas for the dining table that encourage warmth and kinder conversations, including rounded decor, grounding metallics, and supportive crystals like rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, and black tourmaline. We also tackle the silent holiday saboteur—clutter—and share quick strategies to keep the front door clear so good energy can flow into every room. Hosting, gifting, and resetting your space gets easier with a few rituals: open back windows to release stale vibes, welcome fresh energy through the front door, and use music to break up heaviness fast. As we close out the season, Corrina offers a clear path to the Feng Shui new year in early February with goal-setting tips for each compass area and a rising phoenix symbol. Gentle, doable, and family-friendly, these steps help you protect your peace and design a December that finally feels like home. To connect with Corrina, please follow the links below: Email: corrinaedwards@hotmail.co.uk Website: Guiding Stars Feng Shui [https://www.guidingstarsfengshui.co.uk/] Instagram: @guidingstarsfengshui [https://www.instagram.com/guidingstarsfengshui/#] Facebook: Guiding Stars Feng Shui [https://www.facebook.com/people/Guiding-Stars-Feng-Shui/61570250247309/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=StXxofLLOOVaNyLj&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15s3PhVUhD%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr] Thank you for tuning into this episode! If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a 5* review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps to reach more listeners and continue sharing meaningful content. "ZapSplat" is the resource used for the intro and outro music in this podcast. You can check them out for your own music requirements at the link below: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/ [https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/] For more insights and updates, follow Tranquil Topics on social media or visit the website on the links below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796] @tranquiltopics [https://www.instagram.com/tranquiltopics/]

Unlocking Creativity with Les Jones

Les Jones is a designer, street photographer, writer, artist, speaker and publisher. He is the founder of one-man, creative magazine, Elsie, and the international art publication, Contemporary Collage Magazine. As one client once put it...'Les doesn't just think outside the box, he lives outside the box'.  What if two days in a collage class could reshape a creative life? We sit with Les Jones to explore how a spark in lockdown became Contemporary Collage Magazine, a global artist network, and the first UK contemporary collage conference. Les contrasts the intimate, playful side of Elsie magazine which reached The Museum of Modern Art and the New York Library Journal with the rigor of building a commercial publication that now connects hundreds of artists across continents. The stories are irresistible. A typed letter from Tom Hanks about lost gloves leads to a handwritten interview. An afternoon hunt for street posters ends with a single scrap of paper printed with “Les,” a wink from the universe to keep going. A lifelong admiration for Sir Peter Blake turns into an in-person interview and an original collage made just for Les. Threaded through it all is a simple rule with big consequences: when you do stuff, other stuff happens. We go deep on the mindset that keeps the work alive. Les shares how to make for yourself first, why comparison drains joy, and how to find creative flow through tactile making. He offers practical tools for blocks and three street photography principles that scale to any craft: be receptive, be bold, and don’t be afraid to ask. If you’ve ever felt “not an artist,” this conversation hands you permission and a plan. Please connect with Les using the links below: Email: hello@contemporarycollagemagazine.com https://www.contemporarycollagemagazine.com/ [https://www.contemporarycollagemagazine.com/] @lesjonescollage [https://www.instagram.com/lesjonescollage/] @contemporarycollagemagazine [https://www.instagram.com/contemporarycollagemagazine/] Thank you for tuning into this episode! If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a 5* review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps to reach more listeners and continue sharing meaningful content. "ZapSplat" is the resource used for the intro and outro music in this podcast. You can check them out for your own music requirements at the link below: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/ [https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/] For more insights and updates, follow Tranquil Topics on social media or visit the website on the links below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796] @tranquiltopics [https://www.instagram.com/tranquiltopics/]

Riding The Waves Of Uncertainty

When life gets loud with uncertainty, it’s easy to let other people’s opinions drown out your own. This episode starts with a personal update on the job hunt after graduating uni and what it’s really like to face a wall of rejections, why a jobs fair left me stunned, and how careless words can puncture confidence if we let it. I share the moment I remembered an old “you’ll never get it” verdict from a recruiter — and how I landed that office manager role anyway — because gatekeepers don’t decide your value, they only guess from a distance. We dig into the mindset shift that changed everything: rejection as redirection. Instead of scrambling from fear, I paused to notice the freedom I actually have and the space it gives me to explore work that aligns with my passions and interests. You’ll hear a story inspired by Lisa Kudrow’s early career setbacks (link below), proof that closed doors set up better ones. Then we get practical with tools to steady the unknown. Follow this link for Lisa Kudrow's speech [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g41R1XgnzI] as mentioned on the episode. If you’re navigating career change, graduate job searches, or any season of not-knowing, this conversation will help you protect your self-worth and move forward with simple, doable actions. You’re more than your past roles, more than anyone’s opinion, and closer than you think to a room that fits you. It's okay to want more for yourself and you just have to trust the process. Press play, then share this with someone who needs a lift today. If the episode helps, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one belief you’re reframing right now? Thank you for tuning into this episode! If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a 5* review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps to reach more listeners and continue sharing meaningful content. "ZapSplat" is the resource used for the intro and outro music in this podcast. You can check them out for your own music requirements at the link below: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/ [https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/] For more insights and updates, follow Tranquil Topics on social media or visit the website on the links below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796] @tranquiltopics [https://www.instagram.com/tranquiltopics/]

One Year of Tranquil Topics: Reflections on Podcasting and Life's Unexpected Pauses

Have you ever wondered what happens when you finally say "yes" to that idea you've been hesitating to pursue? As Tranquil Topics celebrates its first anniversary, I'm reflecting on the remarkable journey from nervous first-time podcaster to connecting with listeners across 20 countries and 183 cities. This milestone episode offers a candid look at both the triumphs and challenges of building something meaningful from scratch. I share my recent Mercury retrograde misadventures (when everything from our fridge to our car headlight simultaneously broke) and how an unexpected week of dog sitting for a black labrador named Cooper provided a much-needed pause during my job hunting journey. There's something powerful about embracing life's unplanned moments that often prepare us for whatever comes next. The podcast landscape has transformed my approach to uncertainty. Each job rejection now receives a spoken "thank you" as I trust that better opportunities are coming. This shift in perspective—learning to articulate intentions clearly while remaining open to possibilities—has been one of many unexpected gifts from podcasting. Others include newfound confidence in networking situations, meaningful connections with guests who have become friends, and the realisation that vulnerability creates authentic connection. As Christina from Indigo Holistics (episode 27) recently asked me: "What else is possible for you?" It's a question worth asking yourself too. Whether you're considering starting your own creative project or facing a period of uncertainty, remember that amazing things happen when you step beyond habitual patterns and simply begin. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire, inform, and create moments of tranquility in your day. Thank you for tuning into this episode! If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a 5* review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps to reach more listeners and continue sharing meaningful content. "ZapSplat" is the resource used for the intro and outro music in this podcast. You can check them out for your own music requirements at the link below: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/ [https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/] For more insights and updates, follow Tranquil Topics on social media or visit the website on the links below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796] @tranquiltopics [https://www.instagram.com/tranquiltopics/]

Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Wellness with Christina Page from Indigo Holistics

Christina is a counsellor, holistic therapist and meditation teacher based in Bolton, UK. She offers one to one sessions in talking therapy, holistic and spiritual coaching, Reiki, aromatherapy massage and crystal healing, while also hosting regular meditation classes and holistic workshops. She is passionate about helping clients to empower their own wellbeing, reconnect with their inner voice, reclaim their stories and explore their soul journeys. Step into a world where physical symptoms speak the language of unresolved emotions and energy flows through invisible pathways within us. Christina from Indigo Holistics shares her remarkable journey from sceptical law student suffering debilitating migraines to becoming a holistic therapist who bridges traditional counselling with energy healing. What makes our bodies manifest pain when emotional issues remain unaddressed? Christina reveals how the mind, body and spirit operate in different timeframes - your physical body experiences the present moment, emotions process the past, and thoughts project into the future - all connected by your timeless spirit. This fascinating framework helps explain why addressing symptoms without healing root causes creates cycles of recurring problems. For sceptics, Christina offers a thoughtful perspective, comparing our energy fields to invisible technologies we readily accept like WiFi and radio waves. She doesn't demand blind faith but instead invites curiosity and firsthand experience: "Don't knock it till you've tried it." Her message empowers listeners to trust their intuition and recognise that on some level, we already possess the wisdom needed for our healing journey. Ready to explore how energy healing might complement your wellness journey? Connect with Christina using the links below to discover how addressing the whole self - mind, body and spirit - can lead to profound transformation and authentic living. Email: indigo.holistics@outlook.com Website: https://www.indigo-holistics.net/ [https://www.indigo-holistics.net/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigo.holistics/services [https://www.facebook.com/indigo.holistics/services] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigo.holistics/ [https://www.instagram.com/indigo.holistics/] Youtube: Indigo Holistics [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXobO1uwkWFaFwxWsPqpg] LinkedIn: Christina Page [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-page-indigo-holistics/] Thank you for tuning into this episode! If you enjoyed this episode please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a 5* review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps to reach more listeners and continue sharing meaningful content. "ZapSplat" is the resource used for the intro and outro music in this podcast. You can check them out for your own music requirements at the link below: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/ [https://www.zapsplat.com/music/get-the-groove-an-uplifting-energetic-funky-modern-disco-pop-with-the-feel-of-a-band-piano-drums-guitar-disco-strings-and-more/] For more insights and updates, follow Tranquil Topics on social media or visit the website on the links below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267796] @tranquiltopics [https://www.instagram.com/tranquiltopics/]