The French 75 Journal

Week 50: Hollydaze Despite the festivities, garland, and twinkle lights, the holidays can feel a bit, well, less than tranquil. To combat the chaos, I’ve adjusted my expectations and output over the years. No more holiday cards. No more cross-country travel. No more piles of gifts. No more trying to squeeze it all in. No […]

An interview with Sara Avant Stover on The Heroine’s Journey. Learn the one thing women can do to have the biggest impact on their happiness, how Pippi Longstocking has influenced Sara, and who SHE is. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #358: The Heroine’s Journey Featured Guest Sara Avant Stover is a yoga and meditation teacher, […]

  Since January I’ve written 24,000 words, spent over 200 hours of writing, and poured passion into the weekly release of the 52 Weeks of Tranquility program. This year hundreds joined the private Facebook group from far and wide to connect, share stories,  and gain weekly inspiration on living with more tranquility. To tie a […]

Bonjour I’m sitting in front of the computer with a pot of Tranquility Tea, purring cat on my lap, and sleeping dog to my right. There are a few hours before I head to my volunteer shift at Hospice, so I’m carefully contemplating the best use of time with competing priorities. So, of course, I […]

  Week 49: Practice Yin Come to a challenging seated yoga pose like pigeon, double pigeon, or a deep lunge with the back knee dropped. Hold for three to five minutes and breathe. Welcome to the juicy world of yin yoga. Yin is based in Chinese medicine and touted to have a similar effect to […]

Introducing our new organic hand-blended Tranquility Tea co-created with Plum Deluxe in Portland. It’s a beautiful and fragrant blend of green tea, rosebuds, chamomile, lavender, and vanilla essence. This cuppa serves as a complement to big dreams, creative play, and mindful moments. My motto for this product is slow down, sip tea, and do good. Your purchase helps support two small businesses […]

An interview with Annie Mahon on Mindful Eating: Things I Did When I Was Hangry. Learn how to figure out what’s eating you, evaluate your activities and habits, and have  a more peaceful relationship with food. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #357: Mindful Eating Featured Guest Annie Mahon founded Circle Yoga in 2003 in order […]

Bonjour Greetings from the sunlight-filled Pink Palace. A beautiful day in Washington, DC. I’m gearing up for a 2-hour photo shoot to capture TranquiliT’s Capsule Wardrobe on two lovely ladies. This week’s highlights include three podcast interviews {hello repeat guests SARK and Jennifer Scott}, seeing clients, getting my hair did, eating pumpkin pie for numerous […]

Week 48: Move Mindfully Decked out in a camel-colored velour tracksuit, I crossed the Army 10-miler finish line with a big grin and achy knees. This was November 2003 and one of my proudest moments. I’d started running earlier that spring with a friend who coaxed me as I huffed and puffed around the monuments […]

An interview with Elisha Goldstein on Uncovering Happiness. Learn how to release natural antidepressants in the brain and take back control of your mood, your mind, and your life. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #356: Uncovering Happiness Featured Guest Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. is co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living in West Los Angeles. He is […]

Don pajamas, sit fireside, and skip the crowds. Shop TODAY* with code GRATITUDE and save 20%. Want to pare down? Try our 10-piece Capsule Wardrobe and play with all these combos. Spend lots of time on the road? Print this Tranquil Travel Checklist. Hope to stay tranquil despite the hustle and bustle? Try these 8 […]