The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

Lose yourself in a flurry of wintery words from some of my favourite writers across food writing, nature writing, fiction, creativity, poetry and more. These are words to soothe the soul. There's also a special seasonal writing exercise for you, and we look into the tradition of the Christmas pudding. Episode 5 includes: The benefits of reading inspiring words, and writing your own, in the da...

Explore what a slow Christmas might look like, with top tips and some lovely creative ideas, and discover the origins of the Christmas tree! Episode 4 includes: The benefits of slowing down and simplifying Top tips for a slow Christmas this year Simple crafting and natural decoration ideas Exploring the origins of the Christmas tree This week’s ‘Get ahead tips’ Resources mentioned in this episode:...

Take good care of yourself, and discover comfort and joy this winter.  Episode 3 includes: Mindfulness in the darkest season Looking to other countries and cultures for ideas on staying warm in cold weather Finding comfort and joy in winter This week’s ‘Get ahead tips’ Resources mentioned: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton / bbc.co.uk / worldnomads.com / Gardening Through The Yea...

Be inspired to make magic and memories this holiday season. This episode is all about enjoying the glorious autumnal season we are still in, while making some early plans for Christmas. Episode 2 includes: Embracing the autumn while preparing for winter (including some fun activities to try in all weathers) Pondering how Christmas might be different this year, and how we can make the most of that...

Christmas can be a very special time, but it can also be a very stressful time. And given everything that has been going on, who knows what will unfold this holiday season? What if, for once, we just relaxed, and gave ourselves permission to focus on what really matters?  Welcome to the brand new Calm Christmas podcast with bestselling self-help author Beth Kempton. “Just like my book of the same...