Tranquility du Jour

Tranquility du Jour #462: Living La Dolce Vita

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share highlights from my time in Italy and ways to incorporate la dolce vita (the sweet life) at home...

Tranquility du Jour #461: Creative Bliss

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, guest Kathy Stowell and I discuss her journey into coaching, work/life balance lessons, how to create a...

Tranquility du Jour #460: Equine Coaching

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, guest Jill Van Meter and I discuss her passion for as an equine coach, its many benefits, and growing o...

Tranquility du Jour #459: Living the Not So Big Life

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a newly-offered Best Of Tranquility du Jour #181 on Living the Not So Big Life. Sadly, many podcast players only go back 100 ep...

Tranquility du Jour #458: Career Transitions

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, returning guest Lara Blair and I talk career transitions and how to listen to that voice inside nudging...

Tranquility du Jour #457: TDJ Soirée

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim and I answer guests' questions at Sunday's TDJ Soirée. Learn how we live in such a small space wit...

Tranquility du Jour #456: Jewelry Design

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christy Natsumi. We discuss how she got started in jewelry design, our work together over 1...

Tranquility du Jour #455: Feed Your Soul

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Carly Pollack about the her new book, Feed Your Soul. We discuss the law of attraction and ...

Tranquility du Jour #454: Creating L'eela

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Lisa Richards about her new body care line, L'eela. Learn about the benefits of oil and CBD...

Tranquility du Jour #453: Loving Kindness

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jane Reeves about the practice of Loving Kindness and her book A Heart of Gold, her passion...

Tranquility du Jour #452: Reducetarian

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Brian Kateman about what it means to be a reducetarian and how to make small dietary shifts...

Tranquility du Jour #451: Racial Justice, Diversity + Inclusion

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Latoya Peterson about racial justice, diversity, and inclusion. New to Tranquility du Jour?...

Tranquility du Jour #450: What's Changed Since #400

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I muse on life lately (plans, projects, what's on my mind), the never-ending search for balance (answer...

Tranquility du Jour #449: Passion for Poetry

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Rissa Miller and I discuss her passion for poetry, work at Vegetarian Journal, and love of animals. New...

Tranquility du Jour #448: The Holy Wild

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Danielle Dulsky and I discuss her new book The Holy Wild. Learn about incorporating varied spiritual pr...

Tranquility du Jour #447: The Jewel of Abundance

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Ellen Grace O'Brian and I discuss her new book, The Jewel of Abundance, along with the four universal g...

Tranquility du Jour #446: Rescuing Ladybugs

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jennifer Skiff and I discuss stories from her latest book, Rescuing Ladybugs, of people who didn't look...

Tranquility du Jour #445: Step Into Your Moxie

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Alexia Vernon and I discuss how to step into our moxie, enhance our communication, and understand our s...

Tranquility du Jour #444: Creative Expression

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Kat O'Leary and I discuss creative expression, inner struggles, her Year of New project, and how to get...

Tranquility du Jour #443: Transitioning Careers

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Akhila Jagdish and I discuss the challenges and joys of transitioning careers. New to Tranquility du Jo...

Tranquility du Jour #442: Creativity

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I muse on creativity—ways to practice it, tools for making it happen, benefits, and more. New to Tr...

Tranquility du Jour #441: The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Christine Mason Miller and I discuss her new book, The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy. Hear about...

Tranquility du Jour #440: 15 Years Together

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this extra edition of Tranquility du Jour, Tim Mooney and I discuss our 15 years together. Hear about our anniversary surprise (omg, Gloria Steinem...

Tranquility du Jour #439: Give A Sh*t

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2019! In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Ashlee Piper and I discuss her book Give A Sh*t.  Learn ways to simplify, save money, and...

Tranquility du Jour #438: Living the Simply Luxurious Life

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Shannon Ables of  The Simply Luxurious Life and I discuss her brand new book, Living the Simply Luxuri...

Tranquility du Jour #437: The Power of Pie

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, author Beth Howard and I discuss moving abroad for love, the challenges of a new country, living in the...

Tranquility du Jour #436: Resilience

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss resilience with Linda Graham. Learn about neuroplasticity, the five different intelligences, ...

Tranquility du Jour #435: Calligraphy

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the gift of calligraphy with Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls. Learn how to get started with calligraph...

Tranquility du Jour #434: My Trip to Paris

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss my solo trip to Paris—takeaways, delights, and challenges. Takeaways: 1. Add beauty. The ot...

Tranquility du Jour #433: Positive Psychology

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the getting a certificate in applied positive psychology with three classmates: Alisha, Alexi...

Tranquility du Jour #432: Writing

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I discuss the benefits of writing, types of writing, and a few prompts to get you started. New to Tranq...

Tranquility du Jour #431: HOL:FIT

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

HOL:FIT with Ange Peters. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the power of essential oils, her transition from an email in 2009 ...

Tranquility du Jour #430: Living with Pain

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Living with Pain with Sarah Anne Shockley. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss ways to manage chronic pain through heart and sou...

Tranquility du Jour #429: Feminism and More

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Feminism and more with Jamia Wilson. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss feminism, writing, and her storytelling secrets. New to...

Tranquility du Jour #428: Transitions

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Transitions with Christine Mason Miller. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss her transition from Santa Barbara to Milwaukee, wha...

Tranquility du Jour #427: Bookwifery

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bookwifery with Christianne Squires. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the trimesters of book pregnancy, what discernment is a...

Tranquility du Jour #426: Breaking Up with Busy

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking Up with Busy with Yvonne Tally. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the overscheduled woman, tips to break up with bei...

Tranquility du Jour #425: The Magic Ten with Sharon Gannon

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Magic Ten with Sharon Gannon. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the components of the Magic Ten, the importance of daily p...

Tranquility du Jour #424: Moon Wisdom

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Moon Wisdom with Bronwyn Simons. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss astrology and its use in daily life, her thoughts about al...

Tranquility du Jour #423: When Food is Comfort

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When Food is Comfort with Julie Simon. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss why we turn to food for comfort, the seven skills to ...

Tranquility du Jour #422: From Passion to Reality

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From Passion to Reality with Jordan Ring. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss the interplay between passion and reality, how to ...

Tranquility du Jour #421: From Anxiety to Love

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From Anxiety to Love  with Corinne Zupko. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss anxiety, stepping out of our stories to shift per...

Tranquility du Jour #420: Ayurveda

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ayurveda with Susan Weis-Bohlen. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss Ayurveda in everyday life including the Dinacharya—the da...

Tranquility du Jour #419: Money, Manifestation, and Miracles

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Money, Manifestation, and Miracles with Meriflor Toneatto. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss "emotional currency," the importa...

Tranquility du Jour #418: Main Street Vegan Cookbook, Part 2

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 2 with Victoria Moran. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss myths of eating a vegan diet, living ...

Tranquility du Jour #417: Main Street Vegan Cookbook, Part 1

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Main Street Vegan Cookbook Part 1 with JL Fields. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, JL Fields and I discuss changes post-40, healthy dish...

Tranquility du Jour #416: All Our Waves Are Water

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All Our Waves Are Water with Jaimal Yogis. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jaimal and I discuss his latest book All Our Waves are Water...

Tranquility du Jour #415: Woman Most Wild

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Woman Most Wild with Danielle Dulsky. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Danielle and I discuss the urban witch, rituals, tracking your cy...

Tranquility du Jour #414: Parisian Charm School

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Parisian Charm School with Jamie Cat Callan. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jamie and I chat about her latest book, the beauty in the...

Tranquility du Jour #413: Transitions with Elizabeth Duvivier

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Transitions with Elizabeth Duvivier. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Elizabeth and I discuss her handing over the reigns of Squam afte...

Tranquility du Jour #412: 2018

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tranqui...

Tranquility du Jour #411: Meditation Retreat

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation Retreat with Jennifer Howd. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Jennifer and I discuss silent meditation retreats—how to set ...

Tranquility du Jour #410: Hemingway

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hemingway with Nicholas Reynolds. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Nick and I discuss his recent book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy, h...

Tranquility du Jour #410: Hemingway

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hemingway with Nicholas Reynolds. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Nick and I discuss his recent book Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy, h...

Tranquility du Jour #409: Orangutan Outreach

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ti...

Tranquility du Jour #408: Big Love

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Tranquility du Jour #407: The Writing Process

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Tranquility du Jour #406: The Story Behind Shape Soiree

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tranquility du Jour #405: Creating with Purpose and Saving the Elephants

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ne...

Tranquility du Jour #404: Transitions

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

Tranquility du Jour #403: Creative Living

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Creative Living with Jennifer Schelter.  In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, we discuss Jennifer's inspiration behind a performance piec...

Tranquility du Jour #402: A Paris Year

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 lif...

Tranquility du Jour #401: Finding Your Inner Artist

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Tranquility du Jour #400: Celebrating 400 Episodes and 12 Years

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

Tranquility du Jour #399: Creating Big Sky Yoga Retreats

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tranquility du Jour #398: Make Peace with Your Mind

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 cri...

Tranquility du Jour #397: Nourish 360

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nourish 360 with Stephanie Horning. We discuss the importance of nourishment, self-care, and connection. Learn how to incorporate more wellness into ...

Tranquility du Jour #396: Start Right Where You Are

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tranquility du jour #395: The Teacher Appears

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tranquility du Jour #394: MeatLess

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

MeatLess  with Kristie Middleton. We discuss how eating less meat benefits you, the environment, and the animals, the psychology of change and why i...

Tranquility du Jour #393: Eat This Poem

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 creativ...

Tranquility du Jour #392: The Bee Cottage Story

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tranquility du Jour #391: One Month Post-Detox

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Tranquility du Jour #390: Making A Transition

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 challe...

Tranquility du Jour #389: Less = More

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Less = More with Dara Zycherman, we discuss minimalism, ways to downsize, and her favorite organizing tips.   Direct dow...

Tranquility du Jour #388: PhD in You

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, PhD in You  with Julie Reisler, we discuss her use of "life designer," the role journaling has played in her life, intention...

Tranquility du Jour #387: Communicating with Animals

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Communicating with Animals with Amelia Kinkade, we discuss how she got started as an animal communicator, ways to communicate ...

Tranquility du Jour #386: The Voice of Your Dreams

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, The Voice of Your Dreams with Aaron Anastasi, we discuss finding our voice, how to have increased productivity, and tips for h...

Tranquility du Jour #385: The Stress Solution

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, The Stress Solution with Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, we discuss the importance of empathy, the ramifications of stress, and way...

Tranquility du Jour #384: Moving Water

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Moving Water with Christine Mason Miller, we discuss the process of writing her memoir, what she hopes readers will take away ...

Tranquility du Jour #383: Living with Uncertainty

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Living with Uncertainty, I share a few practices and resources to help with suffering. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour ...

Tranquility du Jour #382: Expectation Hangover

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Expectation Hangover with Christine Hassler. We discuss expectation hangovers (when life does not live up to our expectations). You'll learn what they...

Tranquility du Jour #381: Life Without Envy

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Life Without Envy with Camille DeAngelis. We discuss three vignettes on the nature of the ego, how she laid the foundations of this book in a Florenti...

Tranquility du Jour #380: Celebrating 11 Years of Tranquility du Jour

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating 11 Years of Tranquility du Jour with Tim Mooney. We talk anniversaries, the evolution of this podcast, tools for podcasting, and updates o...

Tranquility du Jour #379: Living on the Verge

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Living On the Verge with Cara Bradley. We discuss living on the verge, various practices to help you do so, and how to show up and shine on purpose, e...

Tranquility du Jour #378: Clearing Emotional Clutter

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Clearing Emotional Clutter with Donald Altman. We talk about his journey from Buddhist monk to psychotherapist, how to stop riding the emotional eleva...

Tranquility du Jour #377: Mercy for Animals

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mercy for Animals with founder Nathan Runkle. We talk growing up on a farm in rural Ohio to starting Mercy for Animals in his teens, why MFA chose far...

Tranquility du Jour #376: An iPhoneography Project

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An iPhoneography Project with Tammy Strobel. We talk grief and more from her book, My Morning View. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #376: An i...

Tranquility du Jour #375: Celebrating Mookie + Belle Starr

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating Mookie + Belle Starr with Tim Mooney. We talk Mookie's first year, the adoption of another pug, veterinary social work, and life at the mo...

Tranquility du Jour #374: Animals as Individuals

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Animals as Individuals with Cameron O'Steen. We talk life on the road in his RV, ways he shares animals' stories, why pigs roll in the mud, compassion...

Tranquility du Jour #373: The Creative Practice

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Creative Practice with Lisa Sonora Beam. We talk writing, dealing with creative cycles, and the inspiration behind writing her memoir, Sketchbooks...

Tranquility du Jour #372: Living the French Kiss Life

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Living the French Kiss Life with Tonya Leigh. We talk Paris, iconic women, and the question that set her journey in motion.     Maite listens fro...

Tranquility du Jour #371: Creating an Animal Sanctuary

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Creating an Animal Sanctuary with Dr. Lisa Davis. Hear the story behind her creation of a nonprofit animal sanctuary outside of DC, the best and harde...

Tranquility du Jour #370: Sipping Tea

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sipping Tea with Andy Hayes. Hear the story behind his tea business' mantra "making moments matter," how we collaborated to create the tranquility tea...

Tranquility du Jour #369: The Writing Practice

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Writing Practice with Heather Sellers. Hear her story of face blindness, learn about the structure of braiding, and the value of slowing down to s...

Tranquility du Jour #368: Always Too Much And Never Enough

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Always Too Much And Never Enough with Jasmin Singer. Hear her story from fat to thin and from feeding her emotions to feeding her soul, her memoir wri...

Tranquility du Jour #367: Dream Job

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dream Job with Rebecca Rubin. Hear about her one-year journey working around the world, learn about her free Day Job to Dream Job Summit, and the less...

Tranquility du Jour #366: Polish Your Poise

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Polish Your Poise with Jennifer Scott. Learn her five characteristics of poise, how to be a charming communicator, and the difference between style an...

Tranquility du Jour #365: Living the Farm Sanctuary Life with Gene Baur

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Living the Farm Sanctuary Life with Gene Baur. Learn the five tenets of living the Farm Sanctuary life, his story from Hollywood to Hilda, how Farm Sa...

Tranquility du Jour #364: My Old Dog

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts with Laura Coffey. Learn what's so special about senior dogs, how to help senior pets even if you...