The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

We're here. It's Christmas Eve. The year is almost over and the magic of Christmas is still hovering. This short but atmospheric episode will help you connect to this very special moment in the year, and focus on what really matters. Episode 10 includes: Some beautiful words about Christmas including my favourite seasonal poem by Maya Angelou A few of my own memories of Christmas Eves pa...

2020 has been challenging in so many ways, and many of us will experience heavy emotions this holiday season, at the culmination of the year. If you are looking towards the festive season with a sense of dread, knowing that it will be extra difficult this year, this episode is for you. I hope it is a friend at this time.  Episode 9 includes: Comforting words for difficult times Some inspiring idea...

Do you love Christmas food but want to enjoy it without the stress this year? If so, tune into this week’s mouthwatering episode for tips on stress-free festive food preparation, snippets from some of my favourite cookbooks, and a couple of recipes I love to make at home. Episode 8 includes: Top tips for stress-free festive food preparation Delicious words from some wonderful festive cookbooks Rec...

To gather or not to gather, that is the question this year. Gathering is a huge part of Christmas for many of us, but the impact of the pandemic means that without doubt this Christmas will be different. This episode is full of ideas for making it special, whoever you end up spending it with. Episode 7 includes: Tips for avoiding stress if you are gathering with others this year Tips for making Ch...

Had enough of the pressure, expense and waste of excess Christmas presents? Tune into this week's episode for tips on mindful gifting, and ideas for saving money and reducing wrapping waste this holiday season.  Episode 6 includes: My three guideposts for mindful gifting A fun exercise to help you prioritise your gift spending this year Ideas for gifts for children that are good for the walle...

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...

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...

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...