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Witchy Woman WalkingSlow Holidays ￨ Simple & SoulfulIt feels like just a moment ago that we were ushering in Samhain, and now Christmas and Yule are a mere 6 weeks away. For some, this time of year is steeped in excitement and gratitude, for others it’s cloaked with stress and anxiety. What if we could shape our holiday narrative by acknowledging what really matters to us this season? Rather than getting caught up in the traditions and expectations of years passed, what if we first asked ourselves, “What has this past year been like for me?”. From this place of knowing, we can determine if we need r...
2025-11-1442 min
Stumbling Bumbling FumblingEpisode #15 - Muscles, Macros and MotivationWhat a bikini competition taught me about motivation
Welcome to Stumbling Bumbling Fumbling. This week we're talking about the ways that participating in a bikini bodybuilding competition was an experience that taught me more than just how to strike a pose. In this episode we talk about the process of getting to the stage and the lessons that came off the stage too.
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2025-11-0331 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 9 ✨First Light✨✨ Friends, we are here at the threshold of the year, with our final episode of Season 4 of the Calm Christmas Podcast. What an absolute joy it has been to travel through the winter with you again this year. Thank you. I hope this episode sends you into the new year with hope and anticipation for many good things ahead.Episode 9 includes:* ✨Space for dreaming, and peeking through doorways* ✨An invitation to begin the new year with a deep breath, open heart and fresh eyes* ✨Talk of Twelfth Night* ✨Moonpennies, brimstone...
2024-12-3125 min
Rooted by NatureBetwixmasHappy betwixmas everyone, I hope you're all snuggled up in the warm and enjoying some well deserved rest. Join me as I reflect on Christmas, let go of 'perfect' and embrace the changes that come with having little ones. Soon I'll be looking ahead to the new year but for now it's all about fairy lights, chocolate, candlelight and (in my case) flu remedies!Book recommendations Calm Christmas & a Happy New Year by Beth KemptonChristmas at River Cottage by Lucy BrazierSend us a text
2024-12-3023 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 8 ✨Winter Wonderland✨✨ This quiet time between the bookends of the festive season – a time I call the Hush - is a beautiful opportunity to slow down and reflect. January will be here before we know it, after all. So, instead of rushing towards it, let’s meander for a while, giving our minds and hearts a chance to assimilate and process all that’s happened over the past twelve months.Episode 8 includes:* ✨An oracle card for the Hush* ✨A beautiful journalling prompt inspired by the Celtic ‘Omen Days’* ✨Talk of firelight* ✨A wonderful recipe f...
2024-12-2722 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 7 ✨Let it Snow✨✨As Christmas Eve approaches, let’s pause a moment, sense the hovering magic, and rest in the beauty of the world. This episode is, essentially, me sending you a Christmas wish. I hope you love it, and I wish you whatever kind of Christmas you want and need this year.Episode 7 includes:* ✨The most famous Christmas poem ever written* ✨A glimpse of the ocean from a wild corner of Cornwall* ✨Talk of snowflakes and dreams of snow* ✨Ice fires and memories of years gone by* ✨Christmas Eve traditions fro...
2024-12-2330 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 6 ✨Ancient Embers✨✨ This is the episode where sadness is honoured, our loved ones are remembered, and we allow all the feelings, however they might arise. May it be a comfort to you in the dark season.Episode 6 includes:* The comfort of poetry* Thoughtful ideas for dealing with sadness in the dark season* A candlelight meditation* Lovely robins* London’s last lamplighters* Commonplace books* Beautiful ideas for honouring and remembering loved ones, from listeners around the world* Get ahead tipsWith...
2024-12-1955 min
Sparkle on SubstackSerenity on Substack with Beth Kempton“I wanted to create a space that was there for people all year round. Substack gave me the platform for Soul Circle to land.” Beth Kempton WELCOME back to the Sparkle on Substack podcast everyone. Thank you for being here.This is the space for in depth conversation about how creatives are bringing themselves and their beautiful work to this platform. I am wrapping up the second season of this podcast which is sponsored by the first wave of my Diamond Members. Thank you to everyone who listens and comments. It means the worl...
2024-12-161h 09
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 5 ✨Sleigh Ride✨✨Friends, we are just a couple of weeks out from Christmas now. The festive feels are all around… This episode is all about seeking delight and tiny flickers of magic in amongst the ordinariness of our daily lives. It’s about the kindness of strangers, and all the ways we can bring magic into our own worlds, and those of others.Episode 5 includes:* ✨Magical memories* ✨Being inspired by children to seek out magic* ✨Stargazing* ✨A lovely craft project – make some citrus candles!* ✨A super easy recipe for brandy-soaked sats...
2024-12-1236 min
Journey through the SeasonsJourney through Winter - ImmerseShow Notes:Editing by Dan LangeMusic Credits: Purple Planet (Reiki Healing)Opening Poem: Sue reads the poem Good Hours by Robert FrostSue is immersing herself in a Wintry Writing Retreat with Beth Kempton. You can sign up at https://dowhatyouloveforlife.com and she mentions reading The Almanac by Lia Leendertz Lunar Living - Sue quotes from Yasmin Boland's Moonology (https://www.yasminboland.com)Emma's Solstice Cacao Recipe - Per person, add: 1 cup of milk of your choice, 1 desert spoon of cacao powder and a pinch of yo...
2024-12-1000 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 4 ✨Christmas Lights✨Friends, December is upon us, which means meterological winter has arrived here in the northern hemisphere. This episode, Season 4 Episode 4 ‘Christmas Lights’, is all about words, because winter is my favourite time of year for writing. It’s so cosy to light a candle, read some poetry, get out your notebook and write, and I hope this episode inspires you to do just that. It’s a beautiful way to bring some calm to the chaos of the holiday season.This episode includes:❄️Reasons why writing is a good idea (as if you needed a reason!)...
2024-12-0552 min
Colorful HomeschoolerS1E4: The Biblical Concept of Rest, Planning for Seasons of Rest in our next yearAre you struggling to have enough time, enough energy, enough...enough, to give to everything you need to do? Journey with Kathy as she relates what she learned after a two week study on the concept of Biblical rest. What does it mean? How do we do it? What did the Lord intend for this to look like? As we live between the now and the not yet, how do we live out the "redemption of time"? I highly recommend both of these podcasts to further explore rest...Fantastic podcast series on rest throughout the Bible, b...
2024-12-0323 min
The Kettle with Meagan FrancisDecember Journal: Holiday Magic-Making For Moms Of Big KidsIn our monthly Journal, I share a special message for moms of older kids who aren't feeling quite so magical about the holidays these days, plus Christmas-inspired teas, my plans for decorating and baking, and some hopes for the Advent season. Listen for a cozy chat and be sure to check out the companion journal post at TheTeasMade.com for links, photos, updates and more!Episode Links:November Journal episodeEpisode 37: Why connecting with our food matters, with Alison KaySmith Tea - Morning LightHarney...
2024-12-0127 min
The BibliotherapistsThe Bibliotherapists Ep #3: Beth Kempton - The older you are, the more you have to say as a writerWe're so excited to introduce you to our third podcast episode, and our very first celebrity guest, the wonderful Beth Kempton.Today’s episode is a joyous and juicy conversation featuring personal stories and odes to poetry, piles of book recommendations and - of course - a lot of Substack love.Beth has written SIX non-fiction books, including several bestsellers and several focused on her love affair with Japan.She is also an award-winning entrepreneur and writing mentor who spends her time supporting people to do what they love and make a career ou...
2024-11-2957 minThe BibliotherapistsThe Bibliotherapists Ep #3: Beth Kempton - The older you are, the more you have to say as a writerWe're so excited to introduce you to our third podcast episode, and our very first celebrity guest, the wonderful Beth Kempton.Today’s episode is a joyous and juicy conversation featuring personal stories and odes to poetry, piles of book recommendations and - of course - a lot of Substack love.Beth has written SIX non-fiction books, including several bestsellers and several focused on her love affair with Japan.She is also an award-winning entrepreneur and writing mentor who spends her time supporting people to do what they love and make a career ou...
2024-11-2957 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 3 ✨Home for the Holidays✨Happy Thanksgiving if you are celebrating, and may it be a day of counting our blessings, for all of us, wherever we live and wherever we are from. This episode - Season 4 Episode 3, Home for the Holidays - goes out with so much gratitude for your presence in my world, for listening to the podcast and sharing your own experiences of the festive season - many of which have been woven into this season of the podcast! Today's episode is all about making our homes festive and cosy with lighting inside and out, sparkle, evergreens, textures, scents...
2024-11-2851 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 2 ✨Give Love This Year✨This week’s episode is called Give Love This Year, gratitude and gifting, and I'm sending it out to you from my kitchen table, which is currently covered in wrapping paper, ribbon, my fabric stash, the good scissors, the silver pens, stickers, tape, stamps and ink. Let me get you a cuppa. We're going to be here for a while.This episode is full of probing questions that will help you come up with unusual, thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, as well as ideas for wrapping mindfully.It also includes:- Some fa...
2024-11-2154 min
The Real Mom HubEpisode 8: Holiday Survival Guide: Four Agreements StyleSend us a textThe holidays are just around the corner—full of magic, memories, and, let’s be real, a little bit of chaos too. But what if we could tackle the season with a little more calm and a lot more grace? In this episode, we’re pulling wisdom from Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements to help you enjoy the holidays without losing your mind.We’re talking about how to:🎁 Keep your words kind (even when Uncle Joe brings up politics).🎄 Not take Aunt Linda’s parenting advice personally.🍪...
2024-11-1946 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Episode 1 ✨Hear the Bells✨Here in Episode 1 Hear the Bells, we begin this new season of the Calm Christmas Podcast by the sea, listening to the sound of the waves and contemplating what it really means to rest. We will share a hot cuppa and conversations about longing and joy, and much more including:· A new Light Corner· Our old favourites – Nature and Wellbeing Corners· A lovely hot drink recipe· Traditions from around the world· Get ahead tips· Some lovely goodies for youWith inspiration from @KerriniDochartaigh @botanical_tales @nigelslater @francescaamber @rspca_off...
2024-11-1448 min
Law of Attraction Changed My LifeConsciously Curating a Calm & Intentional Christmas NEW YEARS GOAL SETTING TICKETS HERE! In the words of Christmas queen Beth Kempton, 'we are the keepers of Christmas'. I hope you loved this episode & it inspired you to have the best festive period! Thank you SO much for joining me again this week. If you have got any value from the pod at all I would LOVE it if you can rate, review & subscribe. You can find me on the gram @francescaamber & @lawofattractionchangedmylifeI would LOVE you to join th...
2024-11-0826 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 4 Trailer: ✨Such a Simple Thing✨Welcome back friends! This is the trailer for the new season of Calm Christmas, the UK’s favourite festive podcast. Today I have a simple yet profound question for you to ponder in the week ahead, before Episode 1 ‘Hear the Bells’ is released on November 14.Winter is wilder than autumn. The darkness sets in long with the cold and the wet. We want to make fire light candles, huddle up, gather to eat, count our blessings. Our ancient longing for connection, warmth, joy and magic is the song of winter. We hear it in the howling of the wi...
2024-11-0708 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep11 FAREWELL WINTER A special episode for the turn of the seasonThe UK’s #1 favourite Christmas podcast is back for a one-off special to mark the turning of the season and the gift of a leap day as winter gives way to spring. This bonus episode ‘FAREWELL WINTER’ includes:- A beautiful ritual for bidding farewell to winter- An insight into the tradition of ‘leap day’- Ideas for celebrating the arrival of spring- A peek into Japanese microseasons- Some gorgeous words capturing the feeling of the season turning- Our wellbeing and nature corners- A peek into my brand...
2024-02-2648 min
It's me Ellie B. w/ Tools for Transformation!Ep. 003 | It’s Me Ellie B - My 5 favorite winter wellness hacks!Episode 003 | It’s Me Ellie B
My 5 favorite winter wellness hacks!
Welcome! In this episode Ellie shares with you her top 5 favorite winter wellness hacks! Moving from fall into winter can be pretty gloomy, pretty dark and pretty cold. This can make it hard to stay happy, stay joyful, and boost your mood so Ellie is sharing an amazing read she has been enjoying and some tips to hack into a joyful and calm winter!
Here’s the link to Beth Kempton’s book Calm Christmas and Happy New Year:
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2024-02-1914 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep10 WINTERSONG: Gratitude + dreamingHere we are completing another circle around the sun. We have clambered across the fabric of another year, stitched together adventures, stories, and memories, darned some holes as neatly as we could, knotted threads of new colour into our lives, and we are now here at the edge looking back across all we have woven in the past twelve months. This is a wonderful time to focus on gratitude, to reflect on the year gone by, choose what to leave behind in this year, do some gentle dreaming for the year ahead and cross the threshold of t...
2023-12-2935 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep9 SILENT NIGHT: Relishing 'the Hush'These are the days in between. The liminal space that hovers beyond the festivities and the before the arrival of a fresh New Year. I call this time 'the Hush', when the world slows and some kind of portal opens up. This episode is all about making the most of this precious time and it includes:Ideas for different ways to spend these days in betweenA beautiful winter visualisation to help you open to whatever might be calling youA full moon bathing ritualA comforting recipeOur nature cornerSome get ahead tips for NEXT Christmas (you’ll be glad of th...
2023-12-2636 min
Business Beyond the Mic014: Best Holiday Practices for Podcasters with Carli van Heerden and Jennay HornIt’s hard to believe that the festive season is already here, and as a podcaster, it can be a pretty crazy time! Joining us to explore the best holiday practices for podcasters is Jennay Horn, our very own Content Director at We Edit Podcasts! In the spirit of the season, we use today’s episode to reflect on the past year and the many lessons we’ve learned from launching our flagship podcast, Business Beyond the Mic. You’ll hear our tips on how to make the holiday season extra special, from decorating your space to choosing...
2023-12-2434 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep8 CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE: And breathe… you’ve got thisIt’s nearly Christmas Eve. Can you feel the magic hovering? If ever there was a time to take a deep breath and let go of all that has not been done to embrace what is here, that time is now. Pull up a chair and relax, my friend. It is Christmas, after all. This very Christmassy episode will ease you into Christmas, reminding you what really matters and encouraging you to let things be perfectly imperfect.This episode includes: A little story from the Arctic CircleA letter from Father ChristmasA moment of reflectionA wintery writing pro...
2023-12-2330 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep7 IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER: Pausing, honouring, rememberingThis week's episode is dedicated to those we love and miss, to encourage us all – me included – to take all the time we need to feel all the things we are going to feel in the days ahead. I hope you find this episode to be a comfort. Of course I am not going to tell you how to be or what to do as you face Christmas without a loved one, or face it carrying any other sense of grief. What I am going to do is share some ideas for pausing, honouring and remembering our loved...
2023-12-1557 min
Limited Time OnlyS3:E4 Time for...the LTO Christmas Special! (featuring Janice Connolly)It's Chriiiiiiiistmaaaaaas!And it's the inaugural LTO Christmas Special!Featuring a Christmas chat; a Christmas quiz; FOUR Christmas sketches; two giddy hosts; one amazing guest; and a partridge in a pear tree.Joining Esther and Susie for the Christmas Special is actress and comedian, Janice Connolly. Janice is a familiar face on television as Holy Mary in Phoenix Nights with Peter Kay; Rosie Colton in BBC 1's Doctors; and as her comedy alter ego, Mrs Barbara Nice who had the Britain's Got Talent judges in stitches in 2019. Janice has just stepped down from her r...
2023-12-151h 38
Special Needs Supermom podcastThe snowglobe and other tips against overwhelmSpecial Needs and the Christmas season. Recipe for overwhelm and meltdowns. That's why in this episode I share my favorite grounding exercise to stop the overwhelm and find my inner calm. Even when you're in a crowded supermarket or at a big family gathering. Plus an extra exercise using the 5 senses that can also help snap out of the overwhelm. If your kid needs a little help to snap out of the overwhelm, this one is great to do together! And at the end I've got a few tips to help your kid at Christmas celebrations (or any family g...
2023-12-1211 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep6 MISTLETOE & WINE: Festive feastingThis delicious episode is all about festive feasting – from the main event to all those gatherings and feedings in between. I adore cookbooks and share a lot in this episode, along with some other food-related delights. I hope it gets you flicking through your own recipe books and planning for some special time around the table this year.This episode includes:- Snippets from some of my favourite Christmassy cookbooks- Tips for reducing the stress of Christmas cooking, and being mindful of costs- A story about the day it all changed in...
2023-12-0858 min
HigherEpisode 9: Self Love During Festive SeasonThis week's episode is fully inspired by the book I'm currently reading: A Calm Christmas & A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton. It talks about embracing the month of December in a way that is aligned with what truly matters to you. Although it is seen as magical, lovely time - it can also be a challenging time for many, for a myriad of reasons. Taking the time to look after yourself is extra important this time of year. Listen to this week's episode to get tips on making the holidays as incredible as you can....
2023-12-0727 min
Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn HoldernessCan You Have A Calm Christmas? with Beth KemptonI have to admit, I roll my eyes when people tell me to slow down and enjoy things. When I first heard the phrase ‘Calm Christmas’ my mind heard the word lazy. There are so many obligations and traditions that are expected of us this time of year, how can you possibly slow down? This week we talked to Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy, to help inspire calm in us this season. Calm can mean different things to different people. Beth encourages others to have...
2023-12-0550 min
Liebes Leben, ... by Sandra & Fabienne1. Advent-Special: Stressfrei durch die VorweihnachtsszeitFür die Zeit bis Weihnachten haben sich Fabienne und Sandra für ein Weihnachts-Special entschieden. An jedem Adventssonntag kriegst du kurze und kurzweilige Folgen zu einem Thema, das mit Weihnachten in Verbindung steht. In der Folge zum 1. Advent geht es um die Frage, wie du ruhig und entspannt bleiben kannst, in dieser manchmal heftigen und dichten Zeit vor Weihnachten. Du erfährst, wie du den Geschenkberg reduzieren, gut planen und damit entspannt bleiben kannst. Gleichzeitig erzählen Fabienne und Sandra, wie sie sich organisieren, Dinge auf später verschieben, und welche Weihnachtsbräuche ihnen wichtig sind. Wie zum Beispiel Weihna...
2023-12-0308 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep5 WHAT SWEETER MUSIC: Wintery words to soothe the soulThere is a particular kind of joy in the simple act of curling up in an armchair with a book on a winter's day, or going to a café with nothing to do but take in the next chapter, or going to bed early and sitting up against soft pillows to read by lamplight. Words can be a real comfort in the darkest of seasons - both those we read and those we write. I hope this episode inspires you to pull down a favourite book off the shelf and have a read, or perhaps treat yourself to some p...
2023-12-011h 10
Modern Miss MasonJoy Or Dread? Ten Tips For A Calmer Christmas - With Leah BodenSign up for your 2024 coaching here: https://www.leahboden.com/coaching Lynn Seddon’s Advent Guide: https://raisinglittleshoots.com/celebrating-the-seasons-with-children-a-nature-advent-calendar/ Beth Kempton’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-calm-christmas-podcast-with-beth-kempton/id1537869969
2023-12-0130 minLaw of Attraction Changed My LifeCreating A Calm Christmas with Beth KemptonJoin me & author Beth Kempton as we indulge ourselves in CHRISTMAS! You can find the book Calm Christmas & A Happy New Year here, which is the PERFECT gift!You can listen to the book for FREE with a 30 day Audible trial (cancel anytime) Or you can join the book club bitches this December as we navigate the festive season & have an intentional, joyful, calm Christmas. As always, you can find me livin ma life on the gram at: www.instagram.com/francescaamber
2023-12-0144 min
Halfway 2 HippyA Thanksgiving Gratitude ListLife update and my thoughts on the upcoming holiday season. Plus a little list of what I'm most grateful for this year...a week late, but hey, who's counting? Follow me on Instagram @halfway2hippypodcast and amanda_renee84 and on FaceBook @halfway2hippypodcast You can join the FB Book Club group here! What I'm reading: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton
2023-11-2929 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep4 DECK THE HALLS: Making your home festive and cosyDid you know it is scientifically proven that decorating for Christmas can actually make you happier? Oh yes my friends, it is in the interests of our health that we get those fairy lights up... With the weather getting chillier outside, it is the perfect time to start thinking about how to make our homes festive and cosy, and a sanctuary of wellbeing and rest for the winter. This episode includes:Lots of ideas for decorating in a way that engages all the senses, and brings nature indoors.Wellbeing tips for inviting in restNature cornerA beautiful w...
2023-11-2456 minLaw of Attraction Changed My LifeRising Above: Building Emotional Resilience, Protecting Your Energy & Navigating NegativityHey, thank you so much for joining me again this week.Remember you can get a HUGE 50% off site-wide on my website this Black Friday weekend, use code BLACKFRIDAYIf you want to join us in the book club, we are reading Calm Christmas & A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton starting 1st December. It's going to be one hell of a cosy, hygge, festive read - join us here!If you love the idea of reading but audio works better for you, you can listen to the book via...
2023-11-2428 min
Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies104. From Chaos to Calm: 5 Techniques for Managing Classroom Behavior in DecemberWith the joy and fun that the holidays bring, it can also create chaos and escalated behaviors in the classroom. Our last three episodes focused on classroom management systems and strategies, but sometimes you need to add a booster to help tame those negative behaviors during the holiday chaos. In today’s episode, we’re sharing 5 techniques that help with December classroom management.For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/december-classroom-managementResources:Christmas Brain BreaksHoliday Behavior HelpsCalm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kemp...
2023-11-2021 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep3 WE THREE KINGS: For the love of mindful giftingToday is all about mindful gifting. Listen to this before Black Friday hits! It’s almost impossible to think about Christmas without thinking about presents, and I know it’s still early, but starting to think about mindful gifting now can save us stress, save us money, help us give things that will genuinely bring joy, and give us time to enjoy the process of dreaming up ideas, making or buying, wrapping them and delivering them in good time.This episode includes:Why being more mindful about gifting at Christmas can be good for our mental heal...
2023-11-1852 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep2 CANDLELIGHT CAROL: nourishing mind, body and soulThe modern world calls us on us to be visible, to be sociable, to be ‘out there’ and tell everyone about it, not to mention to fill our days rushing from one thing to the next to keep up with everything society makes us feel we should be doing, nevermind the pressure from advertisers to create the perfect Christmas, and the knowledge that we are soon to be bombarded by visions of other people’s perfect Christmases online in the coming months, and it is a lot. This year I want to entertain the idea of giving ourselv...
2023-11-1155 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep1 CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE: Seeking slow this seasonCome on in out of the wind, my friend. I am so glad you found this old cottage, hidden away as it is in a small village in the South West of England. Come on through to the kitchen, pull up a chair. There are gingerbread stars fresh out of the oven and steaming tea in the pot. How have you been, my friend? I am so glad you are here and I’ve got so much to share with you.What a joy it is to welcome you to a third season of The Calm Christmas Po...
2023-11-0733 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3: TRAILER New season coming November 8 'SEEKING SLOW THIS WINTER'Friends, it's nearly time! The Calm Christmas Podcast is back for a new season. Our theme for this year is 'Seeking slow this winter'. The new season will begin on November 8, and then new episodes will drop every weekend until the new year. Over the past few years Christmas has become, for many, overcommercialised, and a time of stress and exhaustion. The Calm Christmas Podcast is about turning away from that kind of holiday season, and instead finding joy and spreading cheer without sacrificing our wellbeing.My name is Beth Kempton – author, mama, Christmas lover and host of...
2023-10-3103 min
The Mom HourDo This Now; Enjoy The Holidays Later: Episode 437It’s that time–the run-up to winter holidays is officially HERE! While we’re still early in the season, Meagan and Sarah offer practical, do-able ideas for taking action now to relieve stress and pressure later in the year. We also share tips from The Mom Hour listener community on everything from making holiday meals easier to getting ahead on gift ideas for kids. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Our Facebook Community shared lots of great ideas for “Do This Now, Enjoy The Holidays Later” in this facebook postThe Mom Hour Holiday Headquarters is live for 2023! Check back o...
2023-10-3148 minSpecial Needs Supermom podcastSpecial Needs Mom - How to have an awesome start of the year, your goals or anything reallySpecial Needs Mom - How to have an awesome start of the year, your goals or anything really. In episode 79 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I talk about why I go into and love hibernating during the week between Christmas and New Year; how I don’t like to start the year with a bang; how I don’t come up with excuses to stay of the grid (and neither should you) and how I have an awesome start of the year thanks to my experience with burnout, ADHD therapy, peri-menopause and Long Covid. Getting older really helps with...
2023-01-1638 minThe Mom HourOur Favorite Resources For An Inspired January: Episode 399New year, new you…or, maybe just a bit of new energy? Every January we are bombarded with content about goal setting, resolutions, simplifying things and planning out our calendar in detail for the entire year. And while some years January finds us ready to dive in head first, other years we need a bit of inspiration before getting our New Year’s juices flowing. In today’s episode, Meagan and Sarah share how we’re using the first weeks of 2023 to reflect on the past and gently start to look toward the future. We share what we are doing, t...
2023-01-1054 min
FriendlierLooking back on 2022We reflect on the past year and discuss our words of the year, how it went in several categories, and do a lightning round of 2022 favorites.Life latelySarah and her family took an awesome train trip to California, and Abby is struggling with the transition away from school. Reading latelySarah listened to Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton, and Abby enjoyed The Stand-In by Lily Chu.Eating latelyAbby made an autumn sangria (subbing champagne for white wine and b...
2022-12-2742 min
The Fearless Writer Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep12: LIVING - embracing a flourishing writing lifeIn today’s episode we are exploring what it means to live a flourishing writing life, practically, emotionally and spiritually. It includes:- The relationship between money and writing- My guideposts for the writing path- PLUS a special message for youI hope this podcast will help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice that nourishes you for the rest of your life. I’d love to see what writing it inspires – feel free to share by tagging me @bethkempton #fearlesswriterpodcastBethXxPS Please not...
2022-12-2634 min
Rooted by NatureMid Winter & ChristmasMid Winter is here and there's so much to celebrate. Join me as I walk through the frosty woods, mark the winter solstice, revel in the christmas sparkle, release the seasonal stress, make candles and lip balm, enjoy the long cosy nights and listen to a poem to get you in the mood for Christmas and the delight this month brings.Instagram: @rootedbynaturepodcastLip Balm Recipe14g of beeswax 100ml extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon of coconut oil 2 teaspoons of honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of coconut extract
2022-12-2435 min
The Fearless Writer Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep11: HARMONISING - going with the ebb and flowIn today’s episode we are exploring the importance of going with the ebb and flow in a writing life. It includes:- Embracing seasonal writing- Why the life lessons we can learn from nature can be a great reliefI hope this podcast will help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice that nourishes you for the rest of your life. I’d love to see what writing it inspires – feel free to share by tagging me @bethkempton #fearlesswriterpodcastBethXxPS Please note there is a chunk of s...
2022-12-1936 min
Liebes Leben, ... by Sandra & FabienneFolge 12: Das war 2022!Wir schauen auf das Jahr 2022 zurück, sagen Danke, picken High- und Lowlights heraus, holen die Wünsche aus der Wunschbox hervor und erzählen, wie wir uns auf Weihnachten einstimmen. Wir wünschen euch viele schöne, ruhige und kuschlige Momente 🐻💫🎁 mit euren Liebsten. Und natürlich: viele happy moments!
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2022-12-0722 min
Life On the BrinkReducing Holiday Stress (Part Two): Embracing a Calm ChristmasHello hello, welcome to Episode 75 of Life on the Brink!Somehow, crazily enough, it is Christmastime again! Wow, this is such a special time and every year I look forward to it. It’s a time to enjoy those around us, to celebrate with gifts and food and prayers of thankfulness, and is indeed magical. However, this season can also be a great source of stress. This is Part Two of Reducing Holiday Stress, and is inspired by Beth Kempton's book "Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year" by Beth Kempton.This episode is al...
2022-12-0130 min
From Inside the HiveBeth Kempton... Conversations from Inside the HiveBeth Kempton is an author, Reiki Master, yoga teacher, traveller, mentor and Mama! She is the author of five books and has been translated into 25 different languages. She's featured in magazines such as TIME, British Vogue, Psychologies, The Simple Things (where I first met her) and The Sunday Time (amongst so many more).
One of Beth's courses (Excavate Your Life) is one of the reasons that I'm on a sabbatical right now.
Speaking to Beth was an absolute joy and this conversation is full of wisdom. I hope you enjoy it too.
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2022-11-2548 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonSettling in for a cosy winter: A 2022 special episodeChristmas is coming. Can you feel it in the air? I can, and I love that feeling. And it’s why I am here with you again, for a special edition of the Calm Christmas Podcast. Rather than a whole series this year, to honour my own need for proper rest this winter I have created you a bumper special episode, to help you settle in to a cosy winter. This one is longer than usual at almost an hour, so get yourself a hot cuppa, or pull on your boots and head out for a lovely long walk as...
2022-11-2357 min
The Inspirational CornerPrioritizing Yourself“It’s not selfish, but selfless to be first, to be as good as possible to you, to take care of you, to keep you whole and healthy, that doesn’t mean that you disregard everything and everyone, but you gotta keep your cup full.” ~Iyanla Vanzant~
As the holidays arrive, an array of hustling and bustling will soon fill the atmosphere. Many people will feel anxious and in a rush to get things done. But what if you decide to push pause and slow down to revel in making your needs, wants, and desires a priority this hol...
2022-11-1725 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastMaybe It’s Time for A Calm Christmas This Year? Beth Kempton Shows Us HowWe’re in the midpoint of our Untraditional Traditions series, and we want to ask all of you listeners to consider something; what kind of Christmas do you want or need this year? Maybe it’s a riotous, celebratory Christmas with tons of gatherings and activities, a frenzy of lights and shopping and cooking and more. But perhaps some of us might be feeling a bit tethered to the way we’ve always done it—and the notion of a calm Christmas sounds nothing short of divine (and kudos to you all who have found the joy of this already...
2022-11-1658 min
London Writers' Salon#031: Beth Kempton — Becoming a Fearless Writer & Writing Bestselling Non-FictionIn this episode we speak to Bestselling author Beth Kempton (@bethkempton) about her journey into writing, from her first published book Freedom Seeker to her latest The Way of the Fearless Writer, her process for writing and pitching her bestselling non-fiction books, and her philosophy for leading a fearless and authentic writing life. Beth shares with us why we can't think our way into writing a good book, how she learned to let go and let her writing flow and why she balances her work seasonally.*ABOUT BETH KEMPTONBeth Kempton is a...
2022-10-221h 16
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep9: RELEASE (reflect + dream)Welcome to The Hush – that precious, liminal space between Christmas and New Year. In today’s episode, the final one of this series, we explore the idea of ‘less doing, more dreaming’. These are the days in-between. This is a precious time to breathe deeply, savour moments with loved ones or alone and feel the world slowing just for a moment. It's a time for reflection and releasing, meandering, and dreaming. This episode includes a very special visualisation to help you open up to what might be calling you, along with some prompts to explore in your journal ahead of the n...
2021-12-2816 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep8: CHERISH (pause + celebrate)So here we are in Christmas week! This week I am sharing a few quiet words and a couple of festive recipes (for you and for the birds) to bring a sprinkling of calm as the festivities peak. With inspiration from Julia Baird, Emma Mitchell, and Maya Angelou. Wishing you whatever kind of Christmas you want and need this year.Beth XxPhosphorescence by Julia Baird p.286 (William Collins)Making Winter by Emma Mitchell (LOM Art)Untitled by Maya Angelou in Celebrations: Rituals of peace and prayer by Maya Angelou (Virago)Calm Christmas and...
2021-12-2115 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep7: REST (escape the chaos)Ease yourself through the holiday preparations with this gentle episode all about rest, including a host of ideas for taking care of yourself as winter moves in. With inspiration from Liza Dalby (@lizadalby), Jilly Shipway, Shiva Rea (@shivarea108), Lucy Brazier (@brazier.lucy), Claudia Hammond (@claudie_hammond_), Gareth Owen, Katherine May (@katherinemay_) and Sonoko Sakai (@sonokosakai).Featured in this episode:East Wind Melts the Ice by Liza Dalby (Chatto & Windus)Tending the Heart Fire by Shiva Rea (Sounds True) Yoga Through the Year by Jilly Shipway (Llewelyn)River Cottage Christmas by Lucy Brazier (Bloomsbury)The Art of Re...
2021-12-1434 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep6: CALM (ease + joy)A lovely, relaxing episode to ease you into a place of restfulness this winter, including a beautiful meditation, some gorgeous winter poetry, and some tips for finding calm in the chaos. With inspiration from Hakuin, Brian Patton, Roger McGough, Mark Strand, the Royal Horticultural Society (@the_rhs), Joey Hulin (@joeyhulin_writer), Isobel Carlson, Donna Hay (@donna.hay), and Country Living (@countrylivinguk).Featured in this episode: Untitled poem by Hakuin from Three Zen Masters by John Stevens (Kodansha)Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy by Beth Kempton (Piatkus)First Snow i...
2021-12-0724 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep5: NEST (simplify + decorate)This episode is all about nesting – getting your home and heart ready for the winter, with natural Christmas decorations, and ideas for mindful crafting. With inspiration from Laurie Lee, Ariella Chezar (@ariellachezardesign), Lucy Hunter @lucytheflowerhunter, Truman Capote, Lizzie Kamenetzky, Cleo Wade @cleowade, The Royal Horticultural Society (@the_rhs), and my mum!Featured in this episode:A Village Christmas and Other Notes on the English Year by Laurie Lee (Penguin Classics)Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar (Ten Speed Press)The Flower Hunter by Lucy Hunter (Ryland, Peters & Small)Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Lit...
2021-11-3028 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep4: LOVE (gratitude + gifting)It’s time to dive into Christmas gifting, with a host of ideas for mindful, meaningful gifts and some innovative ways to wrap your presents to surprise and delight. We have inspiration from JRR Tolkien, Michelle Mackintosh, Hollie McNish, Laura Pashby, Laura Fleiter and Kerstin Niehoff, and some lovely festive projects to try. Let this episode inspire you to give more love while spending less money and creating less waste this year.Featured in this episode:Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien edited by Baillie TolkienSustainable Gifting by Michelle MackintoshBehind the Scenes in Nobody Told Me...
2021-11-2335 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep3: NOURISH (body + mind)Today’s episode is inspired by festive food, but not in an obvious way. We explore what fermentation can teach us about Christmas, learn how to make hoshigaki (dried persimmons) and spelt digestives, and explore the tradition of Stir Up Sunday. This episode is packed with tips for nourishing yourself with food and herbal remedies this winter, along with some gorgeous wintery words from some of our finest writers. With inspiration from Yoshihiro Imai, Nigel Slater, Lucy Brazier, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Danna Faulds, Rebecca Sullivan, Lisa Nieschlag, Lars Wentrup, Gizzi Erskine, Diana Henry, Ella Mills, Rukmini Iyer, and Elizabeth Da...
2021-11-1626 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS2 Ep2: BREATHE (inhale the season, exhale the stress)From watching starling murmurations to cooking up a vat of hot soup, from long wintery walks and forest bathing to practicing calming breathing exercises, this episode is full of ideas for gentle ways to slow down, inhale the season and exhale the stress. And with a host of get ahead tips to make sure your holiday preparations all come together in good time, you’ll feel more ready than ever for the approaching winter. With inspiration from Nick Acheson, Melissa Harrison, Charles Dickens, Jilly Shipway and Ali Roff Farrar.Beth XxFeatured in this episode:...
2021-11-0927 min