Tranquility du Jour #35: Writing, Wellness, and Wisdom
Season 2 Plus Substack Live on Wednesday
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour with tips to help navigate the joys and challenges of midlife.
As we approach the end of June—and the end of Season 2—I’m feeling reflective. This season wraps on my 52nd birthday, June 30, and marks nearly 20 years of podcasting. Twenty years! It’s been such an honor to share this journey with you, and I hope you’ll savor these final episodes alongside me.
To celebrate this midyear milestone, I’d love to invite you to two special (free!) gatherings:
🗓 Substack Live this Wednesday for a soulful chat on travel, transformation, and the art of living well in midlife. Details here.
🗓 A Tranquil Midyear Reset on July 6, designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign. Details here.
Thank you for listening, for being here, and for walking this path with me through so many seasons!
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Anne Flosnik on:
Living Fearlessly and Fully in Midlife
Anne shares how she’s shed fear and self-doubt in this season of life. With a strong sense of agency, she sees midlife not as a narrowing but as an expansive time filled with opportunity, curiosity, and creative possibility.Honouring the Body with Gentle Consistency
After a surprise osteoporosis diagnosis, Anne began building supportive routines like daily rebounding (mini trampoline), strength training, and mindful nutrition. Her message: small, informed choices can strengthen body and spirit over time.Creative Spark Through Community and Writing
A creative writing class at her local library reignited Anne’s love for storytelling and inspired her to begin writing her memoir. She highlights how simple, local resources can awaken creative energy and support our evolving sense of purpose.Tranquility Through Trust and Self-Compassion
Anne emphasizes tuning out the noise, trusting your inner compass, and celebrating what’s going well. She encourages women to honor their intuition, stop chasing perfection, and embrace each day as an unfolding gift.
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Our Guest: Anne Flosnik
Anne Flosnik is a multi-award-winning audiobook narrator of over 700 titles and has 5 Audie Nominations among her many awards and distinctions. Anne has been a Registered Nurse, a Midwife, and a Flight Attendant – all experiences that add depth to her work. She produces audiobooks in her country backyard home studio in Virginia. She lives with her husband and their two, adorable cats.
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Previous Episode: #615: Finding Your Voice
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A variety of offerings to nourish your soul
Substack Live THIS Wednesay at noon ET! Join writers and Francophiles Sacha of A Good Vintage and me for a heartfelt conversation exploring how travel, introspection, and intentional living can shape our midlife journey. Plus, I have a fun announcement!
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You're invited to a nourishing hour of midyear inspiration on Sunday, July 6 at 7 pm ET to help you reconnect with what matters most in this season of life. Save your spot here.
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🎁 Occasional bonus treats crafted just for paid subscribers including the replay of this Mini Midyear Reset!
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.