Tranquility du Jour
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour! We're diving deep into the world of midlife (35+). Whether you're facing new beginnings, embracing change, or simply seeking more balance and beauty in your daily life, this season is designed to help you feel seen. Each episode will explore topics like redefining identity, cultivating self-care rituals, finding purpose, and managing physical changes. Together, we'll chat with inspiring guests, learn practical tips, and create space for the reflection and insights. Join me on this journey as we navigate midlife together—one tranquil (and not-so-tranquil) moment at a time.
Episodes
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.
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You can grow up in the Great Plains of Oklahoma and still dream in (broken) French.
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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.
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Midlife is a...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Dr. Ellen Albertson on:
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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...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Anne Flosnik on:
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Living Fearlessly and Fully in Midlife
Anne 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 Consistency
After a surprise ost...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julia Coney on:
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Intentional Living and Midlife Priorities
Julia 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 Re...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Melinda Parkhurst on:
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Gracefully Embracing the Midlife Shift
Melinda 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 Nourishment
A dancer, gardener, artist...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Reema Datta on:
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The True Meaning of Yoga
Reema 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 Grace
Whether transitioning into motherhoo...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Laura Zam on:
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Redefining Pleasure in Midlife
Laura 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. -
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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 evolu...
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 s...
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 wor...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Amanda Sloat on:
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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. -
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In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Alisa Kennedy Jones on:
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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 Perim...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lesley Ware on:
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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-Compassio...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jamie Cat Callan on:
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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. -
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In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lucia Shaw on:
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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 E...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra on:
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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 ...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Sacha Cohen on:
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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 a...
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 momen...
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jane Tara on:
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Linda Wilson on:
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