Tranquility du Jour

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• Past Podcast Episodes: #607: Midlife Musings

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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.

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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.

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• Past Podcast Episodes: #331: Sew Fab Part 1, #332: Sew Fab Part 2, & #518: Create Your Style

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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.

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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.

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• Past Podcast Episodes: #289: finding your ooh la la, #414: Parisian Charm School

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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 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 Embodiment Participating in the International Adult Ballet Festival was a life-changing experience for Lucia, helping her connect with her body, overcome fear, and step into confidence. She describes how performing on stage unlocked a fearless approach to networking, creative expression, and even professional headshots.

• Finding Courage to Be Seen and Heard Lucia discusses the importance of asserting her identity, whether through correcting the pronunciation of her name or allowing herself to take up space in daily life. She encourages women to stop minimizing themselves and instead embrace their presence fully—whether it's rolling a noisy suitcase unapologetically or walking into a room with self-assurance.

• Tranquility in Motion For Lucia, tranquility isn't about stillness—it's about movement. She finds peace through ballet, music, time in nature, and activities that engage both body and mind. Whether practicing arm movements in her kitchen or hugging a tree to reset after a stressful day, she highlights the importance of physical connection in cultivating inner calm.

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Our Guest: Lucia Shaw

Lucia Haynes is a screenwriter and former journalist, based in the UK. Over two decades, she has written for crime dramas, including Vera, Annika, The Marlow Murder Club and The Good Ship Murder, and has 12 credits for continuing drama – or soaps. Lucia enjoys writing for children and young people and has worked on several shows for CBBC and CBeebies, operated by the BBC.

Lucia's expertise in storytelling has led her to being invited to be a jury member for BAFTA (Scotland), on three occasions, adjudicating on their prestigious annual awards. She has two Master's degrees – in French language and literature (including French cinema) and in Radio and TV Scriptwriting.

As well as commissioned work, Lucia is currently writing feature length scripts in the grounded sci-fi genre. She enjoys compelling, entertaining stories which explore contemporary issues.

In her spare time, Lucia is passionate about ballet and creative paper engineering projects. In 2024, she danced in the International Adult Ballet Festival, in Florida.

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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 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 Creative Vision As an author for over 20 years, Belinda discusses the importance of following her artistic instincts rather than chasing market trends. Her latest novel, The Masterpiece, set in post-war Paris, reinforces her belief in writing about human resilience and the beauty of the human spirit.

• The Power of Intentional Living Through meditation, inspired action, and self-awareness, Belinda emphasizes the importance of stepping back, reassessing, and allowing life to unfold without desperation. She highlights how shifting personal energy can lead to better opportunities and alignment.

• Surrounding Yourself with Joyful, Growth-Oriented People Belinda stresses the importance of relationships that uplift rather than drain. She prioritizes friendships with those who embrace life's possibilities and look forward rather than dwelling in the past, recognizing that our environment and connections profoundly impact our well-being.

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Our Guest: Belinda Alexandra

Belinda Alexandra's bestselling fiction has been published around the world. She has also written two non-fiction works: one a memoir, Emboldened, and the other a book about the relationship between women and cats, The Divine Feline: A Chic Cat Lady's Guide to Woman's Best Friend. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her three black cats and a garden full of interesting wildlife. Her hobbies include flamenco and belly dancing, piano and foreign languages. Belinda also hosts an online book club, Book Queens with Belinda Alexandra.

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• www.belinda-alexandra.com

• Facebook: Belinda Alexandra Author

• Instagram: @belinda_alexandra_author

• Book Queens Facebook Group

• Glamour Comes from the Word Grammar and The Intentionalist

• Past Episodes: Tranquility du Jour #547: The Divine Feline, Tranquility du Jour #611: Emboldened to Keep Going

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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 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 and Adaptation Experiencing perimenopause since 2018, Sacha emphasizes the importance of education, community, and self-care. She discusses dietary changes, strength training, and meditation as key strategies for managing this phase with resilience.

• A Love for France and a Future Abroad Sacha and her husband are slowly transitioning toward spending extended time in France, with hopes of making it a more permanent home. She shares insights into the joys and challenges of planning an international move, from navigating bureaucracy to embracing the adventure.

• Finding Beauty in the Everyday From baking Bundt cakes and birdwatching to curating a cozy home environment, Sacha embraces the art de vivre. She encourages small pleasures—flowers, music, and quiet moments—as a way to cultivate tranquility amid life's uncertainties.

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Our Guest: Sacha Cohen

Sacha Cohen is a writer, online content pioneer, and communications expert. Her articles have appeared in The Washington Post, The Independent, AARP's The Girlfriend, Slate, USA Today, and many other outlets. She frequently writes about the intersection of travel, wellness, and mid-life. Sacha also writes about all things French at GoodVintage.Substack.com.

In 2013, Sacha founded Grassfed Media, a successful communications firm focused on purpose-driven and emerging industries such as plant-based foods and cannabis. A serial connector and community builder, Sacha founded DC's first online art and culture magazine and has organized and led creative and wellness-focused communities and events. She splits her time between Arlington, VA, and France.

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• Instagram

• Substack: A Good Vintage

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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 moment by moment, and embrace reinvention.

2. The Importance of Solo Time & Self-Discovery

A solo trip to Tobago in her 20s was a pivotal moment for Amanda—one where she felt deeply in tune with herself. She reflects on how moments of solitude have always provided clarity and connection to her inner voice. Spending time alone isn't loneliness; it's a way to truly hear ourselves.

3. Perimenopause & Midlife Health Challenges Require a New Relationship with the Body

Amanda has faced health challenges in midlife, including migraines and hormonal shifts, which have pushed her to reframe her relationship with her body. Through somatic experiencing, meditation, and listening to her body's wisdom, she's learned to approach midlife changes with curiosity instead of frustration.

4. Creativity & Community Are Essential in Midlife

From writing her book Improvising Adulthood to maintaining deep friendships across locations, Amanda emphasizes the need for both creativity and connection in midlife. Whether it's improv, journaling, or making time for long-distance friendships, she believes that creating what we need—whether it's a project or a support system—is key to fulfillment.

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Our Guest: Amanda Hirsch

Amanda Hirsch is an improv-fueled writer and story coach. Her newest book, "Improvising Adulthood: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me," comes out in early 2025. An office misfit turned long-time entrepreneur, Amanda runs Mighty Forces, a storytelling company that helps change makers and creative souls find the words to show the world who they are, both online and off. She is a recognized expert on both storytelling and applying the lessons of improv comedy to life and work and has spoken on these topics at places like SXSW and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. The former editorial director of PBS.org, Amanda has helped leading organizations like the George Lucas Educational Foundation, Malala Fund, and Melinda French Gates's Pivotal Ventures to harness the power of storytelling to increase the reach and impact of their good work. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband, their daughter, and their very sweet, very anxious rescue pup.

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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, Tilda is Visible, was inspired by a misdiagnosis of a degenerative eye condition that made her question what it truly means to "see." She realized she had spent years being invisible to herself—critical of aging and disconnected from her true self. This sparked a powerful shift in how she embraced midlife, recognizing that aging is not something to erase, but something to honor.

2. The Most Rebellious Act? Liking Yourself as You Are

In a world that encourages women to fight aging, Jane sees self-acceptance as an act of rebellion. While she respects personal choices about appearance, she encourages women to sit with the discomfort of aging and embrace the wisdom, power, and beauty it brings. Loving oneself, wrinkles and all, is a radical act.

3. Midlife is a Time of Deep Healing and Reinvention

Jane describes midlife as "crawling through the flames"—a period of upheaval that forced her to confront past trauma, leave a difficult relationship, and finally see herself clearly. Through meditation, self-reflection, and inner work, she rewired her mind, changed deep-rooted patterns, and came out with a newfound sense of self and purpose.

4. The Power of Friendship, Creativity, and Passion Projects

From maintaining 50-year friendships to working with traumatized rescue dogs, Jane has learned that connection and creativity are essential in midlife. Instead of seeking new hobbies, she made more space for what she has always loved—writing, reading, and rescuing animals. Her story is a beautiful reminder that returning to what has always brought us joy can be the ultimate act of self-care and fulfillment.

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Our Guest: Jane Tara

Jane Tara has published over a hundred children's books, several plays and five novels. She's a daily meditator, a sucker for a rescue mutt and, most of all, a front-row cheerleader for her two sons. She spent thirteen years wandering the world and lived in five countries but is now happily at home in Sydney. Her novel Tilda is Visible was released earlier this year.

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• Facebook: @authorjanetara

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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 transformation began when her family forgot her 40th birthday—a moment that sparked her decision to reenter the workforce and pursue a fulfilling career in education. Her journey from stay-at-home mom to teacher is a reminder that midlife is not an ending, but a powerful beginning for self-discovery and growth.

2. Embracing Change Leads to Unexpected Joy

From moving to the country (which she initially resisted) to traveling internationally, Linda found that stepping outside her comfort zone led to some of the most rewarding experiences of her life. Whether it was earning her master's degree, becoming a teacher, or finding peace in rural living, she embraced each shift with curiosity and gratitude.

3. Relationships & Community Matter—At Any Age

Linda emphasized the evolution of relationships, sharing how she rekindled connections with her sister and childhood best friend later in life. She also built new communities through church, book clubs, and longtime friendships—proving that meaningful connections can be formed and deepened well beyond midlife.

4. Creativity & Lifelong Learning Keep the Mind & Spirit Engaged

From quilting and scrapbooking to teaching history through medieval fairs, Linda's lifelong curiosity and creativity have been key to her sense of purpose and joy. She also credits travel and continuous learning with keeping her mind sharp and her perspective expansive—even scoring at the top of her age group on a recent cognitive test!

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Our Guest: Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson is, at heart, an Oklahoma girl. While she spent short periods living in Tokyo, Japan, and Conroe, Texas, the majority of her life has been rooted in the Sooner State. She earned her elementary teaching degree from Central State College and later completed her master's in Education at Oklahoma State College in Weatherford.

Married since 1963, Linda stepped fully into midlife (and beyond!) when she celebrated her 80th birthday in 2024. She grew up as a Camp Fire girl in Lawton, Oklahoma, later marrying the love of her life, Steve Wilson. While Steve was in Vietnam, she returned to Lawton, where they both built their careers. Linda spent her teaching years guiding sixth graders at Robert E. Lee School before transitioning to eighth grade, where she taught English and American Studies until her retirement in 2005.

In 2006, she and Steve moved to the countryside, where they found their slice of heaven on earth. A lifelong learner and storyteller, Linda brings wisdom, warmth, and a deep love of education to every conversation.

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