The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style

"We might think that security is everything. But to secure something is to bind it. To keep it still. In contrast, in embracing uncertainty, we discover an ever-changing freedom and flow." —Andy Puddicombe

An unexpected event. From startling good news that seems to come out of the blue or devastating loss, these events and anything in bet...

"Art—alongside diet, sleep, exercise, and nature, is the forgotten fifth pillar of health." —Daisy Fancourt, author Art Cure: How the Arts Save Lives

Pleasure reading – mandatory. Listening to your favorite music – a have-to, not a want. Dancing – required participation. Viewing something of beauty – a daily must-stop and do.

Each of these and so many more examples of the various forms of art that we may enjoy, often are presented ...

"The goal, here, is options—the power to choose the life you want. And this life is not going to happen without investing."—Amanda Holden, author of How to Be a Rich Old Lady

The key to learning anything we don't know is to choose to learn. Then, we need to find people who not only ...

"My Four Tenets of Good Design are not rules to follow, as much as they are a framework to help you think about design, not just as something pretty to look at but as something that inspires you to be the best version of yourself in the moments when no one is watching." —Nate Berkus, Foundations

A feeling of immediate release ...

"There's a sense of comfort and safety that can come with knowing [our neighbors] — and building a safe and caring community is a valuable way to stay connected to the place you live." —Diana Opong and Janet W. Lee, in their article "How to be a good neighbor"

Being a good neighbor is a daily practice in awareness. Both in what and who surrounds us, as well as how our own choices might affect others.

Tune in to episode to discover ...

"The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we will ever have, and we will have to continuously work on that relationship to break through the barriers that prevent us from true emotional intimacy with another person." —Jillian Turecki

With a new year's beginning, the idea of love may be dancing...

A new limited series begins in 2026, offering guided meditation to help listeners deepen their mindfulness practice. Learn more by listening to this trailer. 

Un Moment de Méditation is a weekly limited series that will run for one year, sharing one mini-episode each Sunday afternoon, about 5 minutes in length. 

This new mini series is in addition to the regular episodes of The Simple Sophisticate podcast that will continue to be a...