Tranquility du Jour #8: Big Midlife Vision
Season 2
Welcome to Season 2 of Tranquility du Jour, where we’re diving deep into the complexities of midlife. Let’s chat with inspiring guests, learn practical tips, and create space for the reflections and insights that midlife brings.
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Britt Bravo on:
Here are four main takeaways from the interview with Britt Bravo:
Redefining Goals in Midlife: Britt shares that midlife is a time to reassess goals, focusing more on present-moment fulfillment than on ambitious future accomplishments. She emphasizes the importance of valuing smaller, everyday joys and creating a legacy that’s more about connection and support than external achievements.
Balancing Youthful and Mature Wisdom: Britt explores the idea of integrating youthful enthusiasm with the maturity of midlife, using both perspectives to navigate change. This blend of energy helps her embrace opportunities while also honoring the lessons learned through experience.
Finding Grounding Through Simple Routines: Daily activities like exercise, cooking, and connecting with friends serve as essential grounding practices for Britt. She finds tranquility in nature, mindful cooking, and spending time with people who uplift her, which she views as part of her “tranquility toolkit.”
Supporting Others through Compassionate Listening: Britt emphasizes the value of simply being present for others rather than offering advice or solutions. This perspective shift has helped her redefine how she shows up in her personal and professional relationships, aiming to be a supportive companion on others’ journeys.
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Our Guest: Britt Bravo
Britt Bravo is a Big Vision coach, copywriter, editor, and content creator. For 20+ years she has helped creative, mission-driven entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve greater impact. In her coaching and communications work with individuals, she’s passionate about supporting creative entrepreneurs, socially responsible businesses, writers, and artists. She has helped hundreds of creatives and changemakers bring their unique big visions into the world through a coaching process that produces manageable, inspired action plans. As a coach, she’s known for her unique blend of caring support and strategic insight. In her copywriting and communications consulting for organizations, she has helped to further the work of leading institutions in the arts, environment, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship. Originally from Mystic, CT, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their cat who thinks she is a dog.
Find Our Guest
Previous TDJ podcast interviews: 166: do-gooding + having fun, 239: juicy blogging, 466: Change, Vision & Connection, 621: Your Big Vision
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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.