In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I’m sharing a list of 52 things I’ve Learned in 52 Years—from life’s tender truths to tiny practices that keep me grounded. You can grow up in the Great Plains of Oklahoma and still dream in (broken) French. The courage to veer off the expected path—like taking a gap year to ski and snowboard in Colorado post-college—can shape your soul. Midlife is a permission slip to nourish what you once neglected. Paralegal school taught me the power of precisio...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Dr. Ellen Albertson on: The Seven Steps to Rock Your Midlife Dr. Ellen shares a transformative framework from her book Rock Your Midlife , including: know yourself, love yourself, energize yourself, reprogram your brain, empower yourself, rehab your relationships, and enlighten yourself. Each step is designed to guide women toward deeper self-understanding, vibrant health, and personal empowerment. Redefining Midlife Through Resili...
Jun 23, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Anne Flosnik on: Living Fearlessly and Fully in MidlifeAnne shares how she’s shed fear and self-doubt in this season of life. With a strong sense of agency, she sees midlife not as a narrowing but as an expansive time filled with opportunity, curiosity, and creative possibility. Honouring the Body with Gentle ConsistencyAfter a surprise osteoporosis diagnosis, Anne began building supportive routines like daily rebounding (mini trampoline...
Jun 16, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julia Coney on: Intentional Living and Midlife PrioritiesJulia shares how midlife has invited her to slow down, be kinder to herself, and intentionally curate how she spends her time. From planning monthly bed days to saying no without guilt, she’s embracing presence over pressure and finding joy in the everyday. The Power of Routine and ReflectionWith three key notebooks—a planner, a journal, and a commonplace book—Julia tracks her thou...
Jun 09, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Melinda Parkhurst on: Gracefully Embracing the Midlife ShiftMelinda reflects on stepping into the role of a wisdom carrier and how midlife offers perspective, legacy, and a chance to pass the torch. She encourages us to lean into change, not resist it—and to keep showing up fully. Creativity as Lifelong NourishmentA dancer, gardener, artist, and maker, Melinda shares how creative expression has evolved with her seasons of life. She liste...
Jun 02, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Reema Datta on: The True Meaning of YogaReema shares how yoga’s roots in India focus more on the mind and consciousness than the body. She unpacks the essence of yoga as a practice of connecting to stillness, acceptance, and infinite potential—not just achieving physical poses. Embracing Change with GraceWhether transitioning into motherhood or midlife, Reema reflects on how yoga taught her to let go of labels and stories that no longer ...
May 26, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Laura Zam on: Redefining Pleasure in MidlifeLaura shares how her personal journey with perimenopause and intimacy led to a deeper understanding of sensuality, eroticism, and pleasure. She introduces a four-part framework—sensuousness, sensuality, eroticism, and sexuality—to help women reconnect with their bodies and desires at every age. Creative Confidence and EvolutionFrom theatre to writing to public speaking, Laura discusses her life...
May 19, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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...
May 12, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 ...
May 05, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 encour...
Apr 28, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 pursuin...
Apr 21, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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...
Apr 14, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lesley Ware on: Creative Evolution and Bold Reinvention Lesley shares how she transitioned from an office job to a full-time creative career, embracing fashion, writing, and entrepreneurship. She highlights the importance of taking risks, following curiosity, and allowing creativity to evolve over time. Navigating Change with Self-Compassion Through major life transitions—including career shifts, personal loss, and shifting energy levels...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jamie Cat Callan on: Embracing Midlife as a Creative Renaissance Jaime shares how midlife is an opportunity to reconnect with past passions and reinvent oneself. Whether it’s revisiting teenage interests like art or dance, or shifting career paths, she highlights how this stage of life offers a chance for rediscovery and personal growth. Navigating Change with Grace and Trust From career shifts to personal loss, Jaime reflects on the cha...
Mar 31, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lucia Shaw on: Taking Up Space with Confidence Lucia reflects on how midlife has brought her a sense of freedom from past insecurities. She shares how embracing new experiences, letting go of perfectionism, and showing up fully—without apology—has been transformative in both her personal and professional life. The Power of Performance and Embodiment Participating in the International Adult Ballet Festival was a life-changing experience f...
Mar 24, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra on: Midlife Resilience and Reinvention Belinda shares how she navigated a decade of major life shifts, including leaving a long-term relationship, caring for her aging father, and evolving her career. She reflects on how facing these challenges head-on has led her to a deeply fulfilling stage of life. Staying True to Your Creative Vision As an author for over 20 years, Belinda discusses the importance of following her a...
Mar 17, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Sacha Cohen on: Reclaiming Passion and Prioritizing Joy Sacha shares her journey back to freelance writing after running a strategic communications company for over a decade. She highlights how midlife has shifted her focus from ambition to joy, choosing projects and pursuits that truly fulfill her. Navigating Perimenopause with Awareness and Adaptation Experiencing perimenopause since 2018, Sacha emphasizes the importance of education, ...
Mar 10, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Amanda Hirsch on: 1. Midlife is About Improvising, Not Following a Script Amanda's background in improv comedy deeply shaped her approach to life—teaching her to say "yes, and" to unexpected twists instead of resisting them. Midlife, she believes, is the ultimate improv exercise—one where we let go of rigid expectations, make choices moment by moment, and embrace reinvention. 2. The Importance of Solo Time & Self-Discovery A solo tri...
Mar 03, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jane Tara on: 1. Seeing Ourselves Clearly in Midlife is a Journey Jane’s novel, Tilda is Visible , was inspired by a misdiagnosis of a degenerative eye condition that made her question what it truly means to "see." She realized she had spent years being invisible to herself—critical of aging and disconnected from her true self. This sparked a powerful shift in how she embraced midlife, recognizing that aging is not something to erase, bu...
Feb 24, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Linda Wilson on: 1. Midlife Can Be a Catalyst for Reinvention Linda’s midlife transformation began when her family forgot her 40th birthday—a moment that sparked her decision to reenter the workforce and pursue a fulfilling career in education. Her journey from stay-at-home mom to teacher is a reminder that midlife is not an ending, but a powerful beginning for self-discovery and growth. 2. Embracing Change Leads to Unexpected Joy From m...
Feb 17, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Latoya Peterson on: Embracing Midlife Reinvention Latoya shared how turning 40 brought an unexpected total life reset, including career transitions, personal loss, and major changes. Her story emphasizes the importance of viewing midlife as a time of renewal, possibility, and transformation rather than decline. The Power of Community and Friendship Latoya highlighted the value of investing in and leaning on friendships, particularly duri...
Feb 10, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Karen Wright on: Embracing Change and Midlife Growth: Karen shared how midlife, for her, is about embracing change and maintaining curiosity. From letting her hair go gray to finding freedom in evolving roles as a mother and professional, she views growth as a constant and necessary part of life. The Power of Saying Yes (and No): Karen emphasized the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities that bring joy and meaning while also learni...
Feb 03, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cyndi Lee on: Embracing Self-Kindness in Midlife: Cyndi highlights the importance of being kinder to yourself as you age. She shares how letting go of self-judgment and perfectionism has transformed her perspective, enabling her to outgrow old patterns and embrace a more peaceful mindset. Reinvention Through Change: Reflecting on her journey, including closing her yoga studio and relocating, Cyndi emphasizes the natural process of reinve...
Jan 27, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jamie Ridler on: The Freedom of Midlife: Jamie emphasizes the joy of giving fewer "Fs" in midlife, embracing the freedom to express yourself authentically, and letting go of societal pressures. This stage of life offers a chance to show up more boldly and unapologetically. Creativity in Everyday Life: Creativity isn't confined to the arts—it’s in daily choices like what to wear, how to arrange your space, or even how you express yourself...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Caren Magill about: Embracing Midlife Evolution: Caren shared how midlife brings a sense of clarity and peace, with less focus on superficial concerns and more energy directed toward meaningful relationships, health, and personal growth. The Power of Late ADHD Diagnosis: Caren’s ADHD diagnosis in her 50s, influenced by perimenopause and external circumstances, was a turning point. She highlighted the importance of understanding your uniq...
Jan 13, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julie Leung on: 1. Ballet Dreams in Midlife Julie discusses how midlife women often reconnect with their childhood or lifelong dream of learning ballet. She emphasizes creating a supportive, judgment-free environment through her online program, allowing women to learn at home without the intimidation of traditional studios. 2. Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence Julie shares how her own experiences with fear and vulnerability, such a...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christine Mason Miller on: 1. Creative Evolution Through Midlife Christine shares how her creative journey has evolved, from the Swirly Girl days to her current textile art. She emphasizes trusting the flow of creativity and embracing change as she navigates new artistic expressions, culminating in an upcoming exhibition at Art Basel. 2. Clarity and Values as Guides Midlife has brought Christine a deep sense of clarity about her values, ...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Ananda Leeke on: 1. The Power of Surrender in Midlife Ananda discusses the importance of embracing surrender as a key tool for navigating midlife changes, grief, and the challenges of postmenopause. She highlights how surrender fosters growth and acceptance in the face of life’s uncertainties. 2. Mindfulness as a Lifeline Ananda shares her lifelong journey with mindfulness, from discovering meditation in her late 20s to integrating pract...
Dec 23, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cynthia Morris on: 1. Midlife Creativity and Reinvention Cynthia shares her journey of exploring creativity through writing and art, emphasizing how midlife has opened doors to deeper self-expression. She discusses the shift from writing non-fiction to working on novels, blending personal experiences and artistry. 2. Navigating Relationships in Midlife Reflecting on meeting her husband in her late 40s and marrying at 50, Cynthia highligh...
Dec 16, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo on: Here are four main takeaways from the interview with Britt Bravo: Redefining Goals in Midlife: Britt shares that midlife is a time to reassess goals, focusing more on present-moment fulfillment than on ambitious future accomplishments. She emphasizes the importance of valuing smaller, everyday joys and creating a legacy that’s more about connection and support than external achievements. Balancing Youthful...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
