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  • Pleasure Literacy in Midlife

    Pleasure Literacy in Midlife
    2025/05/19
    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 lifelong commitment to creativity and how midlife has brought greater urgency and clarity. With growing confidence, she embraces her evolving voice and sheds expectations to stay true to her purpose. Everyday Rituals of Joy and Self-CareLaura's daily “pleasure thoughts” practice weaves together sensory experience, gratitude, pride, and intention. She shows how even small delights—a warm drink, a good lamp, a sweet memory—can become powerful sources of tranquility and resilience. Tranquility Through Proportional PleasureIn times of overwhelm, Laura turns to what she calls “proportional pleasure,” using beauty, nature, and simple rituals to balance emotional intensity. It’s a gentle invitation to anchor in joy, even amid chaos. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration. Our Guest: Laura Zam Laura Zam is an award-winning writer, TEDx speaker, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, and Pleasure Empowerment Coach. Her work has been featured in many media outlets, including NBC-TV, The Washington Post,InStyle, and others. She’s the author of THE PLEASURE PLAN, a bestselling memoir--about healing in the aftermath of childhood trauma--currently being shopped around as a television series. Often mixing pathos and hilarity in refreshing ways, Laura’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, Salon, HuffPost and other publications. Her one-person play about finding pleasure after sexual violation was presented Off-Broadway. She’s toured other plays about trauma healing all over the world. As a speaker, through her company Pleasure Literacy, LLC, Laura has presented at universities, conferences, and fortune 500 companies across the U.S. Pleasure Literacy helps people build resilience, and avoid harm, by better understanding, navigating, and cultivating everyday pleasure. Laura is the host of a new podcast called Zam On Pleasure, and she also loves working directly with people through pleasure-oriented courses and coaching. She’s a graduate of the Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment. She’s also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Laura has a Bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College and a Master’s from Brown University. Find Our Guest Freebie: Pleasure Thought Guide Author, THE PLEASURE PLAN Web: LauraZam.com Twitter/X: @LauraZam Instagram: @LauraZamPleasure Facebook: @LauraZamAuthor Previous Episodes: #167: Musings on Leaving Your Day Job, #489: The Pleasure Plan Mentioned in the Show & Announcements Digital Courses to Nourish the Midlife Soul Craving more beauty, balance, and intention in midlife? Join the Substack Private Collection for just $1.90/week ($99/year) and receive: 🧘‍♀️ Five exclusive tranquility tools each month—think journal prompts, meditations, private podcast episodes, veg recipes, and playlists 🗓️ My Month in Review packed with personal reflections and favorite resources 🎁 Occasional bonus treats crafted just for paid subscribers Your midlife journey deserves nourishment and support—come cozy up inside the private circle! 💗 Save your spot on the Coterie waitlist and get immediate access to a 30-days of Tranquility challenge
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    44 分
  • A Life Reimagined

    A Life Reimagined
    2025/05/12

    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 outdated identities creates space for deeper alignment and soulful connection.

    💗 The Art of Friendship and Community
    Lauren offers heartfelt wisdom on cultivating friendships in adulthood—highlighting the power of showing up, inviting others in, and embracing long-haul relationship-building with grace and intentionality.

    💗 Tranquility in the Everyday
    Whether cooking for friends, tending a garden, or gathering for literary salons, Lauren finds tranquility through simple pleasures and authentic connections. Her midlife is marked not by hustle, but by presence and purpose.

    Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast

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    32 分
  • Red Lipstick & Reinvention

    Red Lipstick & Reinvention
    2025/05/05

    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 uplifting power of blush and bold lipstick—alongside reflections on how small acts of self-care can boost morale and restore confidence during life’s darker seasons.

    💗 Daily Rituals for Resilience
    Grounding practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, and quiet coffee moments help Aga anchor her days. She urges women to craft simple routines that nourish their well-being, especially when navigating transition or caretaking responsibilities.

    💗 Turning Pain into Power
    Aga speaks of post-traumatic growth, sharing how the loss of her husband has opened a portal to reinvention. Whether publishing his poetry or dreaming new dreams, she reminds us that even in sorrow, new life can emerge.

    Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast

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    45 分
  • Style & Soul

    Style & Soul
    2025/04/28

    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 encourages midlife women to honour their internal seasons with softness and curiosity.

    💗 Creative Expression as Soul Work
    Michele reflects on her artistic journey and how creativity has served as both a mirror and balm through her life’s transitions. From nature-based art to writing, her creativity flows from a deep well of intuition and wonder.

    💗 The Beauty of Tending to Yourself
    Michele models a nourishing self-relationship by integrating rituals like journaling, flower arranging, and intuitive movement. Her story is a reminder that tending to ourselves is not selfish—it’s sacred.

    Shownotes: https://kimberlywilson.substack.com/t/podcast

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    📚 My books | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/books
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    🎧 Podcast | https://www.kimberlywilson.com/podcast
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    37 分
  • Transition & Adventure

    Transition & Adventure
    2025/04/21
    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 pursuing dreams now rather than delaying them for an uncertain future. Inspired by personal loss and a deepening awareness of time’s finiteness, she set out to fulfill lifelong aspirations—like seeing orangutans in the wild—before it was too late. Finding Wellness and Balance on the Road Traveling long-term presents challenges, but Amanda has maintained her well-being through daily yoga, mindful eating, and long walks. She shares how small, consistent habits—like a simple 10-minute morning yoga practice—have helped her stay grounded amid constant movement. The Power of Reinvention and Intentional Living With no fixed plan for what comes next, Amanda is using this sabbatical to reflect on what truly matters—where she wants to live, how she wants to work, and who she wants to surround herself with. Her journey serves as a reminder that midlife is an opportunity for reinvention and making intentional choices that align with one's values. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration Our Guest: Amanda Sloat Amanda Sloat is a foreign policy expert, spending 20 years in Washington DC working for the U.S. government (Congress, State Department, and National Security Council) and non-profit organizations. She is also a passionate yogi, beginning her practice with Kimberly Wilson at Tranquil Space. After serving for three years as President Biden’s European policy advisor in the White House, Amanda embarked on a year of mindful travel that took her from Borneo and the Australian outback to Paris and Cartagena. She recently moved to Madrid, where she is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University. Find Our Guest LinkedIn X: @a_sloat Instagram Mentioned in the Show & Announcements Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools to support your midlife journey plus my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) Save your spot on the Coterie waitlist.
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    40 分
  • The Empress Age

    The Empress Age
    2025/04/14
    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. Alisa emphasizes the importance of being your own advocate, finding knowledgeable healthcare providers, and recognizing that each woman’s journey is unique. The Power of Connection and Confidence in Career Midlife brings professional reinvention, but also moments of doubt. Alisa shares her strategies for overcoming self-doubt, including borrowing confidence from role models, trusting that her future self will solve problems, and leading with curiosity in career transitions. Finding Tranquility in the Midst of Change Whether through daily yoga, walking meditations, magnesium for relaxation, or simply holding hands with a loved one, Alisa highlights the importance of grounding rituals. She encourages midlife women to reclaim their own stories and embrace curiosity as a tool for transformation. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration. Our Guest: Alisa Kennedy Jones Bespoke brand consultant and bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on brand intelligence. Fluent in five languages, her celebrated TEDx talk on epilepsy changed the way we think about creativity, electricity, and the brain, and her debut bestseller Gotham Girl, Interrupted became a global phenomenon in the field of narrative medicine. When not writing her next comedic novel Ellery Allbright Goes Dark, Alisa is having the best time ever heading up a variety of initiatives, including The Empress, gotham girl, and the midlife women’s publishing house Empress Editions. As a memoirist, blogger, and screenwriter, her words have been featured widely across national media outlets such as NPR, and TEDx, and as part of the Academy Award-nominated documentary CRIP CAMP, Executive Produced by Michelle & Barack Obama. An advocate for disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and epilepsy, her collection of comedic essays GOTHAM GIRL INTERRUPTED (Imagine/Penguin Random House) was a #1 new release on Amazonand is available everywhere books are sold as well as on Bookshop.org, IndieBound, and Barnes & Noble. Find Our Guest Instagram The Empress on Substack gotham girl on Substack Past Podcast Episodes: #607: Midlife Musings Mentioned in the Show Coterie: a signature program to support your journey though live virtual events, digital courses, community, and more. Join the waitlist. Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more
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    33 分
  • Creative Evolution

    Creative Evolution
    2025/04/07
    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—Lesley emphasizes the power of self-care, therapy, and giving herself grace. She shares how tuning into her needs has helped her stay grounded through uncertainty. Embracing Personal Style at Any Age Lesley encourages midlife women to experiment with fashion and self-expression without hesitation. She reminds listeners that style isn’t just for the young—it’s a lifelong form of creativity and confidence that should be explored and enjoyed. Prioritizing Peace and Intentional Living From decluttering her space to curating relationships and daily rituals, Lesley has embraced a more mindful approach to life. She focuses on surrounding herself with uplifting people, objects, and experiences, ensuring that everything in her environment brings joy and inspiration. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration. Our Guest: Lesley Ware Lesley Ware is an experienced educator in sewing and design, with over 11 years in the field. She is also an author, known for her books on fashion and style for youth, including How to Be a Fashion Designer and Black Girls Sew. In 2021, Lesley founded Art to Ware, a New York City-based wearable art gallery and socially conscious pop-up shop that curates small-batch, upcycled, and locally-made fashion. Her work merges innovative fashion education with sustainability, creativity, and entrepreneurship, reflecting her commitment to a more inclusive and forward-thinking fashion industry. In the classroom, Lesley inspires students to explore fashion with a mindful, progressive, and out-of-the-box perspective, encouraging them to shape the future of design. She currently teaches at the Parsons School of Design and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Find Our Guest Instagram Substack Past Podcast Episodes: #331: Sew Fab Part 1, #332: Sew Fab Part 2, & #518: Create Your Style Mentioned in the Show Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more
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    39 分
  • Parisian Charm Encore

    Parisian Charm Encore
    2025/03/31
    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 challenges of midlife and emphasizes the importance of trust, adaptability, and a positive mindset. She encourages embracing change rather than resisting it, knowing that even difficult transitions often lead to unexpected gifts. Cultivating Everyday French-Inspired Beauty Living with intention and ceremony, Jaime infuses her days with Parisian charm—savoring small pleasures like tea in fine china, fresh flowers, and red lipstick. She reminds us that beauty is found in the details and that a cultivated, mindful life brings joy and fulfillment. The Power of Rest and Reflection Jaime swears by her daily nap, a habit passed down from her French grandmother and even favored by Jackie Kennedy. She finds that these moments of rest keep her energized and creatively inspired, reinforcing the importance of slowing down and honoring one's well-being. Hit subscribe on your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more and Substack for shownotes. Grab your journal, a cuppa tea, and settle in for this week’s inspiration. Our Guest: Jamie Cat Callan Jamie Cat Callan is known for her French lifestyle books, mostly recently, Parisian Charm School from Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of The Writers Toolbox from Chronicle Books. She is currently finishing her novel about an American girl in Paris during the tumultuous month of May 1968. Her short stories and essays have appeared in The New York Times, American Letters & Commentary, Story, Sun Magazine and The Missouri Review. She is a recipient of grants from the New York Council on the Arts, the Pen American Center, The Massachusetts Council on the Arts and the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. She has been awarded residency fellowships from the Ragdale Foundation, the Edna St. Vincent Millay Colony, Dorland Mountain Artists Colony, the Vermont Studio Center, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation and the Virginia Center for the Arts (in Virginia, as well as international residencies in France and Germany). She taught creative writing at Wesleyan University, New York University, U.C.L.A., the Low Residency MFA Program at the University of Southern Maine, Fairfield University and she served as a teaching fellow at Yale University. Jamie received an MFA in Film, Theatre and Television from UCLA, an MA in Creative Writing from Goddard College and a BA in Literature with a focus in poetry from Bard College. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley on a small working farm with her husband, William G. Thompson, a retired Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientist. Find Our Guest Website Instagram Substack Facebook Past Podcast Episodes: #289: finding your ooh la la, #414: Parisian Charm School Mentioned in the Show Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife Join my Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools, my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year) All Tranquility du Jour offerings: work 1:1, salons, digital courses, and more
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    43 分