Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we explore the joys and challenges of midlife. Join us for inspiring guests, practical tips, and space for meaningful reflections.
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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Substack: A Good Vintage
Mentioned in the Show & Announcements
Join us on Saturday, April 12 from noon - 2 pm ET for our seasonal virtual retreat experience. Reflection, community, creativity. Includes a beautiful 20-page workbook PDF, two hours of live programming, a replay, a playlist, and lots of love. Think soul balm and connection! Save your spot here.
The Art of Midlife: A Transformational In-Person Salon Series. Gather in a cozy circle of kindred spirits—midlife women seeking support, connection, and growth. Starting April 3 in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, this intimate four-week series is designed to help you navigate the joys and challenges of this next chapter. Join us to share, reflect, and evolve in a nurturing space. Spots are very limited—save your spot here!
Year of Tranquility digital course: 52 weekly lessons aligned with midlife
Join the Substack Private Collection for five monthly tranquility tools to support our midlife journey plus my month in review with resources, and occasional extras for only $1.90/week ($99/year)
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Podcast Host: Kimberly
Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.
With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.
Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.
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