Tranquility du Jour

In today's first podcast of 2018, I share insights from our time in Paris, an introduction to our new rescue Gizmo, a glimpse into the Year of Tranquility , and tips on bringing creative dreams to life.     Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #412: 2018 Upcoming Events Year of Tranquility : Launches January 14 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica : February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virgin...

Meditation Retreat  with Jennifer Howd. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Jennifer and I discuss silent meditation retreats—how to set up a home meditation retreat, what to bring to a group retreat, and why retreats serve as a "metaphysical tune-up." Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #411: Meditation Retreat Upcoming Events Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC : December 31, 2017...

Hemingway  with Nicholas Reynolds. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Nick and I discuss his recent book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy ,  his longtime love of Hemingway, the writing process, and yoga. Upcoming Events Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC : December 31, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica : February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia : June 1-3, 2018...

Hemingway  with Nicholas Reynolds. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Nick and I discuss his recent book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy ,  his longtime love of Hemingway, the writing process, and yoga. Upcoming Events Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC : December 31, 2017 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica : February 17-24, 2018 Yoga + Art in West Virginia : June 1-3, 2018...

Orangutan Outreach  with Richard Zimmerman. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , we discuss our love of red apes, what it's like to spend time with orangutans, and what we can do to help save the orangutans. This episode coincides with Orangutan Caring Week .    Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Charity Class in DC : November 23 Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC : December 31, 2017 Yoga,...

Big Love  with Scott Stabile. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , we discuss living with a wide-open heart, lessons learned from hosting the Happiness Challenge, and a few mishaps along the way. Prepare to laugh, nod in agreement, and be inspired.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #408: Big Love   Upcoming Events Writing Lab at Tranquil Space : November 10 TranquiliT Trunk Show at...

The Writing Process  with Kim Manganelli. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , we chat about her journey to becoming a lit professor, her work with the Amherst Writers & Artists method, the creation of Wisteria (formerly Wildflower) writing workshops, plus writing struggles and advice.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #407: The Writing Process   Upcoming Events Daybook + Playbook...

The Story Behind Shape Soiree  with Kelly Kostecki and AnnMarie Grohs. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , we chat about their inspiration to pull together a 3-day event in Richmond to shape lives, the importance of self-care, helpful tips and resources for finding balance.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #406: The Story Behind Shape Soiree   Featured Guest: Kelly Kosteki + AnnM...

Creating with Purpose and Saving the Elephants  with Diana Argueta. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Diana and I discuss her move to Nepal, work for the elephants, and activism through art. Learn how you, too, can help captive elephants in Asia and beyond. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #405: Creating with Purpose and Saving the Elephants Upcoming Events Shape Soirée Talk in R...

Transitions  with me and Tim.    In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Tim and I discuss the transition of Tranquil Space to YogaWorks and what's next for both of us {hint, it involves pigs and pugs}. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #404: Transitions Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 27-29 {3 spots left} Yoga + Mindfulness Mini Retreat in DC : December...

Creative Living  with Jennifer Schelter.    In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , we discuss Jennifer's inspiration behind a performance piece called Breaking Ground, how her writing practice is the underpinning of her creative life, and how life has evolved since she was on the show in 2015. Congrats to Katherine for winning a signed copy of A Paris Year in the recent giveaway !   Direc...

A Paris Year  with Janice MacLeod . In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , Janice shares the inspiration behind her new beautiful book, how life has changed since writing  Paris Letters , her favorite spots in Paris, and kindly assists me in pronunciation {lots!}. Giveaway : leave a takeaway from this podcast in the comment section below by Friday, August 11 to enter to win a copy of Jani...

Finding Your Inner Artist with Susan Prolman . In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , learn how to transition from a person who doesn't make art to one who does, ways to improve your artistic skills, and a few books to assist your artistic journey.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #401: Finding Your Inner Artist Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 27-29 Y...

Celebrating 400 Episodes and 12 Years. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour , hear the lessons I've learned since starting this podcast and what's bringing me inspiration these days.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #400: Celebrating 400 Episodes and 12 Years Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 6-8 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica : February 1...

Creating Big Sky Yoga Retreats  with Margaret Burns Vap. We discuss her move from a corporate career in NYC to starting a yoga studio in DC to forming Big Sky Retreats in Montana. You'll learn the hardest and best parts of running the business and how her practice has evolved over the years. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #399: Creating Big Sky Yoga Retreats    Upcoming Events Writing in the...

Make Peace with Your Mind  with Mark Coleman. Learn the two essential skills needed to navigate life's storms, how to free yourself from the inner critic, tools for dealing with the inner critic, and the therapeutic power of nature. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #398: Make Peace with Your Mind   Upcoming Events Yoga and the Animals : June 24 Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 6...

Nourish 360  with Stephanie Horning. We discuss the importance of nourishment, self-care, and connection. Learn how to incorporate more wellness into your life, which nutrient-dense staples to have on hand, and why being bored is important.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #397: Nourish 360   Upcoming Events Yoga and the Animals : June 24 Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 6-8 Y...

Start Right Where You Are   with Sam Bennett. We discuss her latest book, Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Learn her tips for handling overwhelm and small, doable changes that can lead to big joy.   Direct download: Tranquility du jour #396: Start Right Where You Are   U...

The Teacher Appears   with Brian Leaf. We discuss writing his latest book The Teacher Appears: 108 Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice , how he chose the 108 prompts for reflection, and the importance of following your spiritual journey. Direct download: Tranquility du jour #395: The Teacher Appears   Upcoming Events Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 {1 spot left} Writing in the Woods in Wes...

MeatLess   with Kristie Middleton. We discuss how eating less meat benefits you, the environment, and the animals, the psychology of change and why it's so hard, and ways to align our plates with our values.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #394: MeatLess   Upcoming Events Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 {1 spot left} Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 6-8 Featured guest...

Eat This Poem   with Nicole Gulotta. We talk about the blend of food and poetry in her new book Eat This Poem, her favorite ways to nurture creativity, and the literary city guides on her website.     Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #393: Eat This Poem   Upcoming Events Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 {2 spots left} Writing in the Woods in West Virginia : October 20-22 Featured guest:...

The Bee Cottage Story  with Frances Schultz. We talk about her House Beautiful magazine series on the makeover of her house, Bee Cottage, that turned into a book, what she learned and how she changed during this emotional process.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #392: The Bee Cottage Story   Upcoming Events   Tranquility du Jour Live : March 30 Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 Writin...

One Month Post-Detox  with Tim Mooney. We talk about our recent 10-day detox (confessed through my Detox Diaries ), how we're doing one month later, and what changes we've incorporated from the experience. Tune in for tips on going through a detox, our love/hate relationship with sugar, and an intro to intermittent fasting. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #391: One Month Post-Detox   Upcoming...

In this week's episode, "Making a Transition," I chat with Melanie Feeney about my decision to go back to school in social work, the associated challenges, and tips on making tough transition decisions.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #390: Making A Transition   Upcoming Events   Virtual Retreat : March 11 Tranquility du Jour Live : March 30 Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 Writing i...

In this week's episode, Less = More with Dara Zycherman, we discuss minimalism, ways to downsize, and her favorite organizing tips.   Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #389: Less = More   Upcoming Events   Yoga, Creativity + Mindfulness in Costa Rica : February 18-25 {2 Spots Left} Virtual Retreat : March 11 Tranquility du Jour Live : March 30 Yoga + Art in West Virginia : May 19-21 Writing in...