Tranquility du Jour
Episodes
Season Two Finale
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding Yourself in Midlife
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tra...
Writing, Wellness, and the Wisdom
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Books, Bubbles, and Bold Lips
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Julia Coney on: Intentional Living and Midlife PrioritiesJulia shares how midlife has inv...
Creative Seasons and Midlife Wisdom
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Melinda Parkhurst on: Gracefully Embracing the Midlife ShiftMelinda reflects on stepping ...
Yoga Beyond the Mat
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Pleasure Literacy in Midlife
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
A Life Reimagined
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Red Lipstick & Reinvention
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 experi...
Style & Soul
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Transition & Adventure
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-intensit...
The Empress Age
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 concep...
Creative Evolution
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lesley Ware on: Creative Evolution and Bold Reinvention Lesley shares how she transitione...
Parisian Charm Encore
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Taking Up Space
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Masterpiece
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Good Vintage
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Improv as a Way of Life
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 backgrou...
Tilda is Visible
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Meet Mama Wilson
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Reinvention
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Accidental Alpha
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Evolving Yogi
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bein...
Creative Magic
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ADHD in Midlife
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Starting Ballet in Midlife
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 reconne...
Creative Evolution
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christine Mason Miller on: 1. Creative Evolution Through Midlife Christine shares h...
Thriving Mindfully
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 em...
Your Artist Knows
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cynthia Morris on: 1. Midlife Creativity and Reinvention Cynthia shares her journey ...
Big Midlife Vision
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Brit...
Paris Continues
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I'm delighted to share returning guest Janice MacLeod sharing insights on: Embracing Evolving Paths: ...
Age Like a Yogi
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Victoria Moran on: Aging with Purpose: Victoria emphasizes the importance...
Tending to Self
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Mindy Tsonas Choi on: Embracing Midlife Slowdown: Mindy highlights the na...
Continuing to Play Big
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Tara Mohr on: Shifting Perspectives in Midlife: Tara shares how her outlo...
The 15-Minute Method
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Sam Bennett about: 15-Minute Method. Sam emphasizes the power of spending j...
It's Not Too Late
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Jennifer Louden. We discuss: Shift in Ambition: Jenn discussed how her ambit...
Healing Heartbreak
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we're diving deep into the world of midlife. This season is all about you. Whether you're facing new...
Tranquility du Jour #625: Recap & What's Next
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tranquility du Jour, I reflect on the rollercoaster journey of the past few months, sharing personal insights, challenges, and triu...
Tranquility du Jour Podcast #624: Celebrating 20 Years
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Tim Mooney. Hear about our latest passions and challenges, how we've made i...
Tranquility du Jour #623: 2023 Year in Review
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my Year in Review. Hear my top 10 highlights, what went well, what didn't go so well, dreams fo...
Tranquility du Jour #622: A Holiday Message
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a holiday message and a preview of what's coming in 2024 (hello, Substack, a reimagined Coterie...
Tranquility du Jour #621: Your Big Vision
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo about creating, clarifying, and living our Big Vision. Learn th...
Tranquility du Jour #620: Looking Back
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I do a bit of looking back and take you along on the journey. Sharing a play by play of 2023's unfoldin...
Tranquility du Jour #619: Enough As You Are
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Scott Stabile about his new book Enough As You Are. Learn ways our relation...
Tranquility du Jour #618: Simplifying
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I delve into the art of cultivating tranquility through intentional deceleration and simplification. Wi...
Tranquility du Jour #617: Soul Searching
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with psychic medium Bill Philipps about his new book Soul Searching. Learn about the connection ...
Tranquility du Jour #616: Mental Health in Midlife
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a variety of ways to nourish your mental health in midlife. From staying active, to a eating a ...
Tranquility du Jour #615: Finding your Voice
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with creative voice artist Anne Flosnik. We discuss her journey from nurse to award winning audi...
Tranquility du Jour #614: September Serenity
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share tips on embracing the serenity of September. Thank you for listening and growing up with me ove...
Tranquility du Jour #613: Clean Beauty
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with serial entrepreneur Angela Gargano about the creation of her yummy skin care line, Lola Arn...
Tranquility du Jour #612: Life Lately
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I'm reading, working on, delighting in, and struggling with ...
Tranquility du Jour #611: Emboldened to Keep Going
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra about her new book, Emboldened: On Finding the Fire to Keep Going When Al...
Tranquility du Jour #610: Journey to Stage Part 2
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nine-month journey back to the ballet stage after a hip replacement. You'll learn the challe...
Tranquility du Jour #609: How to be Fabulous
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Charlotte Dallison about career transitions, vintage fashion, writing, living out of a suit...
Tranquility du Jour #608: Paris Planning & Packing
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into planning, packing, and savoring Paris with my mom. Thank you for listening and grow...
Tranquility du Jour #607: Midlife Musings
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Alisa Kennedy Jones about The Empress, midlife, and her go-to products. The Empress is abo...
Tranquility du Jour #606: Life Lately
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I'm reading, working on, delighting in, and struggling with....
Tranquility du Jour #605: New Hip Tranquil Chicks
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Denise-Marie Nieman about getting a new hip just a few months apart. We share signs that so...
Tranquility du Jour #604: Your Questions Answered - Part 2
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I answer more of your questions from the 600th Podcast Soiree. Learn tips for living in a small space,...
Tranquility du Jour #603: How to Calm Your Mind
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Chris Bailey about his new book How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in...
Tranquility du Jour #602: Your Questions Answered
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I answer your questions from the 600th Podcast Soiree. Learn tips to deal with life's upsets, what most...
Tranquility du Jour #601: Be Well, Do Good
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lauren Brownstein about her new book Be Well, Do Good: Self-Care and Renewal for Nonprofit...
Tranquility du Jour Podcast #600: Podcast Soirée
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's celebratory edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim and I share a peek into life lately, reflect on the past, and discuss the future. I als...
Tranquility du Jour #599: Dance & Therapy
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Olia Tsopela from The Dancer Next Door about her ballet and grief journey. You'll hear how ...
Tranquility du Jour #598: Career Self-Care
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Minda Zetlin about her book Career Self-Care. Learn how taking care of yourself as a radica...
Tranquility du Jour Podcast #597: 2022 Year in Review
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat share my Year in Review. Hear my top 10 highlights, what went well, what didn't go so well, drea...
Tranquility du Jour #596: Hagitude
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with psychotherapist Sharon Blackie about her new book Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of ...
Tranquility du Jour #595: Peak Potential
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with peak performance coach and hypnotist Elizabeth Sterling. Learn ways to break through what's...
Tranquility du Jour #594: Finding Your Style
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Mary Michele Nidiffer about empowering women through personal style, giving herself a makeo...
Tranquility du Jour #593: Someday is Today
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Matthew Dicks about his new book Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel You...
Tranquility du Jour #592: Healing After Grief
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Michele Neff Hernandez about her book Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and...
Tranquility du Jour #591: Tranquility by Tuesday
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Laura Vanderkam about her new book Tranquility by Tuesday. Learn about her ...
Tranquility du Jour #590: Living the TDJ Tenets
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share insights into the Tranquility du Jour Tenets of style, compassion, wellness, mindfulness, and c...
Tranquility du Jour #589: Empowered, Sexy, and Free
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Jolie Dawn about her book Empowered, Sexy, and Free: Discover Your Unique Brilliance ...
Tranquility du Jour #588: Life Lately with Tim
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I invited my partner Tim back on the show to discuss life lately: recovery, caretaking, turning 50, and...
Tranquility du Jour #587: Spiritual Retreat at Home
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Janice Macleod about her latest book, Spiritual Retreat at Home: A Guided J...
Tranquility du Jour #586: Road to Recovery
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into my recent hip replacement surgery, answer some of your questions, and offer tips on...
Tranquility du Jour #585: Creativity in Life
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Beth St. Clair about her work with improv, creativity, leadership, and stepping into your b...
Tranquility du Jour #584: Journey to Stage
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nearly yearlong journey to the ballet stage, the challenges, the joys, the time and energy c...
Tranquility du Jour #583: Reclaiming Wellness
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jovanka Ciares about her new book, Reclaiming Wellness. Learn how to prioritize wellness, w...
Tranquility du Jour #582: June in Paris
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into my latest jaunt to the City of Light for a writing retreat. Hear how I ended up her...
Tranquility du Jour #581: For a Good Cause
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Diane Lebson about her new book For a Good Cause. Learn the many ways to serve as a nonprof...
Tranquility du Jour #580: Mental Health Love
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share mental health tips and four journaling prompts to help commemorate Mental Health Awareness Mont...
Tranquility du Jour #579: Relationship Essentials
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Joneen Mackenzie. We discuss her new book Relationship Essentials. Learn the 3 Cs of ...
Tranquility du Jour #578: Managing Anxiety
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a variety of tips for managing anxiety. Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on m...
Tranquility du Jour #577: Raise Your Vibrations
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Mary Kearns. We discuss her book Lessons from a Reluctant Healer plus how to connect ...
Tranquility du Jour #576: Life Lately & Journal Prompts
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share another peek into life lately, along with journal prompts to assist you with reflection. Hear w...
Tranquility du Jour #575: Somatic Journaling
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Jennifer Arnspiger. Hear about her journey as a somatic journaling coach, what's uniq...
Tranquility du Jour #574: Life Lately
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I'm reading, how I organize an all-noir closet, memoir updat...
Tranquility du Jour #573: 2021 in Review
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my a peek into my 2021 Year in Review, a few challenges, a few wins, and what's in store for 20...
Tranquility du Jour #572: Sit Down to Rise Up
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Shelly Tygielski about her new book, Sit Down to Rise Up. Hear how radical self-care ...
Tranquility du Jour #571: Tranquil Holidays
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my top 10 tips for a tranquil holiday season, updates on offerings, and inspiration for taking ...
Tranquility du Jour #570: Creativity & Change
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Christine Mason Miller about her new book, Notes from the Rocket. Hear the ...
Tranquility du Jour #569: Simplify
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share inspiration for simplification and 5 tips to help us simplify during this holiday season and be...
Tranquility du Jour #568: Managing Resources
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share 10 tips on managing your precious resources of time, energy, and money during this holiday seas...
Tranquility du Jour #567: Healing with Nature
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Rochelle Calvert about how nature helps heal trauma, ways to awaken in nature, somatic heal...
Tranquility du Jour #566: Write a Poem, Save Your Life
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Meredith Heller about her new book Write a Poem, Save Your Life. Learn the benefits of writ...
Tranquility du Jour #565: Q4 Goals
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into my Q4 goals. Learn my process for creating and tracking them plus tips to make them...
Tranquility du Jour #564: Permission Granted
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Regina Louise about her new book, Permission Granted. Learn ways to self-parent, let go of ...
Tranquility du Jour #563: Life Lately
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share updates on life right now—where I'm focusing, how I'm processing Belle's loss, my recent decl...