Podcast appearances and mentions of beth kempton

Welcome back to That Big CEO Energy! It's been a minute, but I'm thrilled to be here with you again. In this episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on a life-changing event that reshaped my perspective—an accident with my horse that left me with torn ligaments, months of recovery, and unexpected revelations.Through this season of forced stillness, I rediscovered my love for writing, embraced deep self-reflection, and committed to playing big as I approach my 40th birthday. I'm sharing:

"I'm going to stay plugged into the Internet at large for a longer time, then I am going to have to be mindful of when the Orcs want to pop up, when I can have a cup of tea with the Dwarves and when I can just sit and chill and watch Wicked with my little selection box."Hi Sparklers,I hope 2024 wrapped up beautifully for you and you have some notes next to your reflections and thoughts about your directions? As we usher in 2025, I'm thrilled to share some reflections, exciting plans, and a sprinkle of gratitude with you. Reflecting on a Transformative 20242024 was a year packed with expansion, turbulence, and profound lessons. I felt like I was living in dual realities at times. Whether it was supporting our vibrant Substack community, receiving heartwarming feedback, or navigating the nuances of online presence, the year was richly complex.One invaluable lesson from 2024 for us all is the importance of protecting our peace amidst the fast-paced digital world. Let's carry this wisdom forward, ensuring our creative journeys are both fulfilling and balanced? What's Sparkling for members in 2025?✨ Goal Setting Session:Members - we're kickstarting the year with our goal-setting session on Monday at 9:30 AM UK time. If you haven't yet downloaded the free Substack Planner here you go.Print it out and bring it along—or simply grab some big pieces of paper. Excited to dive into my brilliant systems with you!✨ Five-Year Visioning Plan:Also in January - we'll embark on crafting our five-year vision, with Substack being a key component for many of us. Whether your Substack is a major part of your plan or a smaller element, all are welcome. Let's dream big together? ✨ Practical Workshops:In February, we'll focus on deepening connections with our readers and building a robust community around our publication. We also have the brilliant Amanda B. Hinton popping in to talk with Diamond Members on data and how to use it to help inform our curation. ✨ Personalised Guidance:The window is open in chat to submit your specific tutorial requests! Substack can change quickly, and I aim to stay responsive to your needs throughout the year.✨ Community Hot Seats:We'll be integrating more hot seat sessions during our calls, giving you the stage and fostering collaboration among our Sparklers. The Friday Writers' Room on Slack will continue to be your imaginative sanctuary and space to chat about lunch.

Bestselling nonfiction author Beth Kempton shares how writers can navigate life's transition,s embrace impermanence, and unlock fearless creativity by drawing on Japanese philosophy and the profound power of writing.*ABOUT BETH KEMPTON Beth Kempton's bestselling titles include Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life and Kokoro: Wisdom for a Life Well Lived, https://bethkempton.com/calmchristmas, We Are in This Together and Freedom Seeker. Beth's books have been translated into 24 languages. Follow Beth on instagram. *RESOURCES & LINKS

“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 world to me to know these stories are reaching you across the globe. ⭐️ If you are able to leave me a 5 star rating and review, I'd be OVER the moon. This simple act of a few clicks will help more people find my work and make space for me to commit time to make more podcasts. ✨Today's guest is the wonderful Beth Kempton who is a best selling author and fellow Substack writer. Beth's work has been instrumental to my journey of self and creative expression as you'll hear. I'm delighted to share these words with you. "I'm going to write essays about things I want to write and to people who want to read them, and I'm not going to charge for them because as soon as I charge, I will feel I have a commitment to writing an essay however many times a month." Beth Kempton ✨Beth Kempton is the bestselling author of six non-fiction books including Wabi Sabi, The Way of the Fearless Writer and Kokoro. Her books have been recommended by the likes of TIME Magazine, Psychologies and Vogue, and translated into nearly 30 languages. Beth is one of the most popular British authors on Substack, where she has more than 30,000 subscribers and hosts a beautiful community of writers from around the world, called SoulCircle.https://bethkempton.com/

Get your 2025 decluttering inspiration calendar: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/2025  Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast show notes, links and transcript: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-168-hoarding-healing-and-the-art-of-kintsugi-with-dr-jan-eppingstall-of-stuffology/   Today, I'm with Dr Jan Eppingstall, a Melbourne-based counsellor, about the fascinating art of kintsugi and how it connects with hoarding and trauma recovery. We explore how this Japanese tradition of mending broken pottery with gold has lessons for us about the therapeutic journey and the beauty in imperfection. We also discuss how these concepts apply to overcoming perfectionism in hoarding and highlight the empowering process of creating, destroying, and rebuilding. Introduction to Kintsugi and Dr. Jan Eppingstall Explanation of kintsugi as a Japanese art form of repairing objects with gold. Kintsugi and the connection to recovery from trauma. Kintsugi as a Metaphor for Healing Importance of acknowledging the process of healing without oversimplification. Reference to Amy Price's article about kintsugi symbolising care and time. Discussion of Tomas Navarro's book and the importance of action in healing. Psychological and Therapeutic Implications Metaphor in therapy for expressing complex emotions. Application of kintsugi philosophy in mental health contexts, including trauma recovery. Relation to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), acceptance, and resilience. The real-life application of acceptance and self-compassion. Creation, Destruction, and Rebuilding Create, destroy and recreate art as part of personal healing. Parallel with kintsugi in wabi sabi / finding beauty in imperfection. Personal Empowerment and Resilience Empowerment through courage and resilience using scars as a metaphor. Resonance with Leonard Cohen Idea of imperfection as a means for transformation. Contrasts with Modern Consumerism Kintsugi and wabi sabi's focus on the beauty of imperfection and impermanence. Reference to Beth Kempton's book on creating serene, beautiful spaces. Addressing Perfectionism and Hoarding Application of kintsugi principles to address perfectionism in hoarding. Exploration of creating, destroying, and rebuilding as a therapeutic exercise. "Wreck This Journal" to overcome artistic perfectionism.

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 the Book Club Bitches as we read a new self development book each month. Take the opportunity to delve into all areas of self development from cyclical living, feng shui, dressing for the life you want, business strategy and so much more. This work has truly transformed my life in the last four years. Find out more here: https://www.workwithfrancescaamber.com/bcb Mystery bags are limited & available here - get an affirmation necklace, crystal, pin & tote bag for just £25 (contents worth £52) Join my mailing list & get exclusive discounts and free gifts! Join here: https://francescaamber.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up It's no secret that self development books have changed my life, here's my top reading list: Grateful As F*ck https://amzn.to/4c4Z05DGet Rich Lucky B*tch https://amzn.to/3yqTxsbThe Goddess Path https://amzn.to/4d3HmkhThe Happy Home https://amzn.to/46w69uLWorking Hard, Hardly Working https://amzn.to/4ftZjddIf reading is a struggle for whatever reason, I've got you girl! Try Audible & a book for FREE for 30 days here: https://amzn.to/3K2IPL2 Thank you so much for listening & I will see you next week, Fran xxx Join today for twice monthly Manifest With The Moon episodes every new and full moon. https://plus.acast.com/s/loacml. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was inspired by a sentence in Beth Kempton's Wabi Sabi and explores how calendars can connect us more closely to the world around us. Join us tonight as we explore the year through the eyes of some Japanese poets and celebrate the unfolding of the summer.  Journal entry: 25th June, Tuesday“First day this summer Of real heat. All day, my shirt has stuck To my back.This evening The clover field Hums with The work of bees.” Episode Information:In this episode I recite a number of Larry Hammer's translations of Japanese poems from the Kokinshū from his (2018)  Ice Melts in the Wind published by Cholla Bear Press, as well as haiku from The Four Seasons published (1958) by Peter Pauper Press. I also refer to Lev Parikian's (2021) Light Rains Sometimes Fall published by Elliott and Thompson, and Beth Kempton's (2018) Wabi Sabi published by Piatkus.  With special thanks to our lock-wheelers for supporting this podcast.David Dirom Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Donna Kelly Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the Show.Become a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.

The 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 new book KOKORO (which is out on April 4)-       An inspiring writing prompt and moreWith inspiration from Mary Webb, Masaoka Shiki, Alan Watts, Lin Yutang, Madoka Mayuzumi, Tadashi Terashima, Yosa Buson and Christina Georgia Rossetti.Why not take a walk this week, and have a listen while looking out for signs of spring where you are? (And for those of you in the southern hemisphere, may it be an invitation for you to notice signs of autumn).Beth XxHandy links:·      My new book KOKORO: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived (Piatkus) (or free international shipping when you order via Blackwells here)·      Get FREE access to my new seasonal writing sanctuary Spring Light when you pre-order  KOKORO from any retailer (Here's the link for Blackwells who are offering free international shipping). Once you have ordered it in any format from any retailer, go to bethkempton.com/kokoro and pop your receipt details in the short form there. ·      My haiku essay: The Life-Changing Magic of Writing Haiku: finding beauty and solace in a heartbeat sized poem For all show notes including book and article reference links please click here.

Here 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 the year together, with hope, dreams and a steaming cup of tea.This episode includes: Tips for dreaming and scheming for the year aheadAn exclusive excerpt from my new book Kokoro: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived (out April 2024)New Year traditions from around the world (from lovely listeners!)A craft project for gratitudeOur nature cornerA writing promptSome lovely words to ease you into the new yearPLUS A lovely giveaway (enter on my Instagram @bethkempton)·      With inspiration from: @SimpleThingsMag, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Emily Thomas and James Weston Lewis, Lindsey Harrad @livemoreplantfully, Brenda Wells, Emily Silva @soulsadventures, Max EhrmannHandy links:·      Sky View app·      StarWalk 2 app·      Thompson-Morgan gardening newsletter·      My Book Proposal Masterclass course (next class runs live from Jan 29)·      The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern wisdom for a flourishing writing life  by Beth Kempton (Piatkus) – just 99p on Kindle on Amazon UK throughout JanuaryThis week's giveaway·      Chance to win a lovely journal and a personalized signed copy of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year over on @bethkempton on Instagram Click here for all show notes including featured books.Wishing you a very happy new year, friend.Beth Xx

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 them, I promise)PLUS A self-care giveaway (enter on my Instagram @bethkempton)With inspiration from: @gill.meller @slowhomepod @BrookeMcAlary, Elizabeth Jenner, Dakota Hills and Sierra Brashear @superbeamix.Handy links:·      Full moon calendar ·      Last chance to join my Winter Writing Sanctuary (FREE) Starts December 28!This week's giveaway·      Chance to win some lovely self-care goodies and a personalized signed copy of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year over on @bethkempton on Instagram  Ingredients for Gill Meller's Homity Potatoes recipe:(Serves 4 or more) You will need:8 baking potatoes1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil15g (5 ½ oz) butter2 leeks, sliced into rounds2 onions, halved and sliced1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard100g (3 ½ oz) mature cheddar, finely gratedSea salt and freshly ground black pepperFeatured in this episode:·      Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton (Piatkus)·      What to look for in Winter by Elizabeth Jenner (Ladybird)·      Moon Bath: Bathing rituals and recipes for relaxation and vitality by Dakota Hills and Sierra Brashear·      Outside: Recipes for a wilder way of eating by Gill Meller·      Care: The radical art of taking time by Brooke McAlaryEnjoy!Beth XxYou can find all the show notes here: https://bethkempton.com/ccpodcast-shownotes/ 

It'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 prompt A quick craft idea to give you a fun thing to do on Christmas dayChristmas traditions from around the world (from lovely listeners!)Our nature cornerThose last few get ahead tipsMy Christmas message for youWith inspiration from: Matsuo Basho, Laurie Lee, Johnny Coppin, @NadiykaGerbish, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Dot May Dunn, Elizabeth Jenner, Malcolm Bird, Alan Dart, Kenneth Grahame, JRR Tolkien, Bailey Tolkien and Father Christmas. Handy links:KakslauttenenSweet Salty Spicy Party Nuts recipeEscape to a cosy world of words in my Winter Writing Sanctuary (FREE) December 28-January 6Ingredients for Roasted Nuts recipe shared in this episode:Your choice of nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews and almonds, and macademias) Any extra flavours you might like such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds and fresh rosemaryMaple syrupButter (optional)Featured in this episode:The Matsuo Basho haiku poem in this episode can be found in Basho: The Complete Haikutranslated by Jane Reichhold (Kodansha) p.658Letters from Father Christmasby JRR Tolkien, edited by Baillie TolkienCider with Rosie by Laurie Lee - excerpt shared can be found in A Country Christmas edited by Johnny Coppin (The Windrush Press) p.47A Ukranian Christmas, by Nadiyka Gerbish and Yaroslav Hrytsak. (Sphere) p.11 and p.15Christmas Around the Village Greenby Dot May Dunn (Orion, p.46)What to look for in Winter by Elizabeth Jenner (Ladybird)The Christmas Handbook by Malcolm Bird and Alan DartThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (as featured in Favorite Poems for Christmas: A Child's Collection (Bushel & Peck Books) p.8You can find all the show notes here: https://bethkempton.com/ccpodcast-shownotes/ 

Some of the most profound feedback I have received over the four seasons of The Mojo Sessions from listeners worldwide is people wanting to find a sense of peace, contentment and ultimate happiness... finding a sense of self. This Megamix is a series of 5 episodes that get to the heart of this subject... How do we feel good about ourselves and our lives? As we close the season, it seemed appropriate to reflect on one of the biggest issues facing us: who we are, what makes us happy, and how we find peace, contentment, and personal fulfilment. It's one free-flowing mega episode, five conversations so that you can listen to them back to back. The beauty of the podcast is that the sessions live on and many people who recently have found the sessions may not go back to session 1 2 or 3 to see what's there. So we pick the theme, select some gold and put it together into a megamix.   Ethan Kross - Ethan is the author of "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It". How do we control our spirally inner narrative, the monkey mind, that chatter we all have that can be so disempowering? Starts - 00:07:30   Laura Gassner Otting - I have included this conversation because so many people said that they related such a lot to Wonderhell, that place between having success and thinking, "Oh... Can I do that again? Was it a one-off? Was I just lucky?"... that's Wonderhell. Starts - 01:33:14   Dr Amy Silver - Amy is a psychologist and author who discusses the management of emotions for high performance and well-being. Her book, 'The Loudest Guest: How to Change and Control Your Relationship with Fear, ' is about managing our fears- what they are, how they impact us, and what the key steps are to change our relationship with fear. To find peace, we need to control the loudest guest, fear. Starts- 02:47:26   Beth Kempton - Early in The Mojo Session series, we met the beautiful Beth Kempton, author of Wabi Sabi. Wabi Sabi is a Japanese term for finding perfection in our imperfections. This is a profound conversation for anyone wanting to be in the moment, find peace, notice our surroundings and be genuinely present. Often, I get comments from people who took a great deal from this conversation. Starts - 03:51:45   Matthew Dicks - Matthew has an extraordinary backstory and is arguably one of the world's great storytellers. This conversation covers not only how to build and tell a great story but also, essentially, how we can slow time. Matthew shows us that by being conscious of moments, we can start to take back the hands of time. A lot here can apply to our business world, particularly for our brand. Starts at - 05:10:36

Whether or not snow has fallen come December, the warmth and cheer of good tidings appearing about town, the neighbors, in the shops and arriving in the mail by way of the annual Christmas cards sent from friends and family living near and far always wraps me in a figurative hug. This year, similar to last year, I will be spending Christmas at home in Bend, Oregon, and it is exactly where I want to be. And leading up to the festive day has been and will continue to be sprinkled with intentional activities, pastimes and nibbles that create a festive, cozy atmosphere I feel most fortunate to be able to savor. Each of us will go through seasons in our lives, stepping out of old chapters and into new ones when we embrace our courage to welcome what is awaiting to be given to us, and such is the case for me that I am delighting in quiet Christmases. As Nigel Slater eloquently writes in The Christmas Chronicles, in his delicious, image evoking prose, "Christmas is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is a cultural event as much as a religious one". I share the rest of the quote in last year's holiday episode - #347 if you want to have a look, but part of why Christmas and the entirety of November and December is treasured by so many is that it is celebrated around the world and it is celebrated by people of a variety of different beliefs or non-beliefs, and that is a reason to smile and appreciate the season all the more. Perhaps inspired a bit by Beth Kempton's beloved book that I know many TSLL readers have enjoyed and return to reading each November and December, and adding to the list shared last year, episode #347, that included 9 Ways to Savor Christmas at Home, Alone, Simply Luxuriously, I wanted to share today's episode of how to savor a quiet Christmas with as few or as many people as you desire, and reveal how these thoughtful ways to enjoy this special time of year, while not extravagant, complex or even requiring money, can bring a deep richness to the season, making it all the more special. Let's take a look at the list. Visit the Show Notes:  https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast371

The final episode of 2023 where we reflect on the wisdom shared throughout the year. We're delving into a treasure trove of insights from remarkable guests, each offering a unique facet of the journey towards a fulfilling life.

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 role as Artistic Director of Women & Theatre - the award-winning Birmingham theatre company she co-founded. Janice chats to S&E about the company's pioneering work over the last 40 years; how her career in comedy started; what it's like  appearing in BGT; and she generously guest stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past in the Dickens' themed sketches! Thank you so much, Janice! It's a bumper episode packed full of Christmas surprises. And if you fancy playing a game while listening, you could drink every time you hear the word 'sherry' - just try and keep up with Esther! Susie & Esther wish you a very Happy Christmas full of music, mirth and...sherry. (There's one to get you started!) xx Links to explore: Women & Theatre Sweet Theatre - great for Christmas pressies! Beth Kempton - author of 'Calm Christmas' In other news LTO now has a Patreon page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is in January. Details on Patreon! Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at: Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too! Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form. Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast Twitter @limitedtimepod Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com   Music by Joel White aka Small Plates Listen to his music on Soundcloud Other sound effects from https://freesound.org and Vlatko Blažek

Special 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 gathering for that matter).I think I came across the snow globe exercise a couple of years ago in my favorite Christmas book: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton. But upon rereading it I found out I gave it a little twist. Beth does the lovely Calm Christmas podcast series as well in the weeks before Christmas. It's my favorite podcast in the winter season to relax, calm down and savour the things that truly matter. I can't recommend it enough!Stay sane

Join 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/francescaamberwww.instagram.com/lawofattractionchangedmylife You can find all of Beth's info here: •Instagram @bethkempton•The Calm Christmas Podcast on Apple / Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-calm-christmas-podcast-with-beth-kempton/id1537869969 https://open.spotify.com/show/3iOSsewJQRmRCw8Kg1ryjk •My other books include Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wabi-Sabi-Japanese-Perfectly-Imperfect/dp/0349421005 •Inspiring courses to help you do what you love and make the most of this precious life at dowhatyouloveforlife.comThank you for listening & have a CALM, NOURISHING & INTENTIONAL December. Sorry, I can see how those caps look like I'm threatening you with a good Christmas now ha ha! But have a good one! Fran x Join today for twice monthly Manifest With The Moon episodes every new and full moon. https://plus.acast.com/s/loacml. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign 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

Hey, 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 a FREE, cancel anytime 30 day trial of Audible. As always, you can find me on the gram being a basic bitch and posting too much: www.instagram.com/francescaamberwww.instagram.com/lawofattractionchangedmylife Thanks for listening & I will see you next week! Fran xxx Join today for twice monthly Manifest With The Moon episodes every new and full moon. https://plus.acast.com/s/loacml. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 ourselves permission to be less visible if we want to, less sociable if we want to, more ‘in here' than ‘out there' when that feels good, and to slow right down, and to do less, in a way which feels like more, without feeling guilty about it.That's why, before we dive into all the chaos of the festive season, and all the joyful themes coming up on the podcast, like gift giving, festive feasting, gathering and more, I wanted to take the time to do a whole episode on nourishing ourselves – mind, body and soul. This includes asking for, and receiving, what we need at this time of year, even if that isn't what society wants us to want, because it does not fit the commercial agenda, or the plans of our loudest friends, or anyone's expectations. Welcome to The Calm Christmas Podcast. I am Beth Kempton and this is Episode 2: Candlelight Carol, which is all about radical winter wellbeing.This episode includes:·      Why retreating is a good idea ·      Practical ways to nourish yourself in winter·      Our regular nature corner·      Christmas traditions from around the world (including several shared by listeners!)·      A lovely simple crafting project that might even become a Christmas gift for someone·      Two lovely recipes (hello nourishment!)·      Get ahead tips and more!With inspiration from @brie.doyle, @tracee_stanley, @davidjwhyte, @silverpebble2 (Emma Mitchell), @bonniesmithwhitehouse, @deliciouslyella, @ellamills__, @nancyhachisu, Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield, Elizabeth Jenner, and Emily Thomas. Lovely things for you:·      GIVEAWAY - ! This week I am giving away a very special gift for YOU AND A FRIEND! It includes some beautiful solid skincare from my friends at SBTRCT along with a personalized, signed copy of my book Calm Christmas for EACH of you. Hop over to Instagram @bethkempton to enter. If you are listening to this after the giveaway deadline, don't worry. I am going to be doing various lovely giveaways each week up to Christmas so there will be something waiting there for you!·      CALM CHRISTMAS PLANNER – Download yours for free here (if link is broken go to dowhatyouloveforlife.com)I hope this podcast will help you locate Christmas as an anchor in the stormy seas of winter in this world right now.Take good care,Beth(@bethkempton on Instagram / bethkempton.substack.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com)All show notes with book and article references etc and ingredients for recipes can be found here.

Come 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 Podcast, timed just as autumn turns to leave and in its shadow offers us a glimpse of winter. Here on the podcast we trace the turning of the seasons in nature and in our minds and hearts, we seek out ways to be more mindful about the approaching holidays, and I offer inspiration and tips for using this time to rest and restore after another full year. This third season is all about seeking slow.This episode includes:·      The importance of slowing down for making the most of the holidays and for taking care of ourselves·      Tips for slowing down·      Allotment chit chat and our regular nature corner·      Christmas traditions from around the world (including several shared by listeners!)·      An autumnal crafting project·      Two lovely autumnal recipes·      Get ahead tips and more!Lovely things for you:·      GIVEAWAY - To be in with the chance of winning a copy of Rosie Steer's gorgeous new book Slow Seasons and a personalised, signed copy of Calm Christmas by me, Beth Kempton, enter on Instagram @bethkempton (deadline 4pm UK time on Sunday 12 November)·      CALM CHRISTMAS PLANNER – Download yours for free here (if link is broken go to dowhatyouloveforlife.com)I hope this podcast will help you locate Christmas as an anchor in the stormy seas of winter in this world right now.For more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year go to bethkempton.com/christmas or buy a copy from Amazon or any good bookshop. Or why not get the audiobook and listen to one chapter a week up to and through the holiday season? Take good care, Beth (@bethkempton on Instagram / bethkempton.substack.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com)Featured in this episode:·      Reading from Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A little book of festive joy by Beth Kempton (Piatkus)p.15 / US edition here (Scribner)  ·      Research about the health benefits of bananas hereIngredients for recipes shared can be found here.

It'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 often for updates and additions.Episodes similar to this one:Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part One): Episode 411Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part Two): Episode 412Sarah listened to the audiobook Calm Christmas And A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton that includes a pdf for reflecting on the past year. There's also a Calm Christmas Podcast if you want to take a listen. Beth's motivational style is very gentle and cozy.The Lazy Genius has a Holiday Docket is a workbook with 7 practical steps to help you enjoy the holidays and celebrate the season well – our community highly recommends!OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 this, The Calm Christmas Podcast, which I send out weekly in November and December, from my kitchen table in a small thatched cottage in Devon, in the South West of England. This season is all about slowing down, and I hope it's just what you need this year.This has been the hardest year of my life. It has also, in many ways, been one of the most precious. It is on the back of those shadows and that light that I bring you Season 3 of The Calm Christmas Podcast, and I hope it will be a lantern leading you through the darkness of late autumn and winter, into a fresh new year. Each week I offer ideas for inviting in the kind of Christmas you want and need this year, inspiration for getting outdoors and noticing what is happening in nature, holiday traditions from around the world including many shared by you lovely listeners, crafting ideas, journaling prompts, rituals, moonwatching, stargazing, recipes, book recommendations, ideas for making your home festive and cosy, mindful gifts that won't cost you a fortune, and perhaps most importantly, a moment of quiet in the rush of the season, to breathe, and plan how to make the most of this time with those you love, to honour those you miss, and treasure what matters to you most.I hope you will make space for The Calm Christmas Podcast this year. Subscribe now, mark your calendar for November 8 and join me back here for Episode 1: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, which is all about seeking slow this season.And please, tell your friends. Let's make this Christmas – and this whole time of year – different and special, or whatever you want and need it to be. *********************************************The Calm Christmas Podcast has been recommended by Vanity Fair,  Ideal Home Magazine, The Times, Radio Times, The Handbook, Great British Podcasts and more. I hope you love it!Beth Xx (@bethkempton on Instagram)

Summer REPLAY seriesBeth Kempton is a Japanologist, a best selling author and a writing mentor whose books have been translated into 24 languages. Her Latest book The Way of the Fearless Writer challenges the assumption that writing must be a struggle and filled with suffering. We talk about why it's important to know why we write, learning to let go in our writing, when to share our work (and when not to) and learning to trust in writing as a practice. LinksThe Way of the Fearless Writer - Beth KemptonFreedom Seeker - Beth KemptonWabi Sabi - Beth KemptonDo What You Love For Life - Writing classes with Beth KemptonThe Fearless Writer PodcastInstagram @bethkemptonYou can sign up to Penny's weekly newsletter about all things writing and finding time to write hereInstagram @pennywincer

Can picking up a pen change your life? This week's guest says it can! Beth Kempton has been writing nearly her entire life, and she's learned the value of a daily writing practice. Her latest book, The Way of the Fearless Writer, looks at the many ways writing can help clarify our goals, reconnect us with our dreams, and teach us to listen to our inner voice. In this episode, she explains how becoming a writer is more about what it does for your soul than becoming a best-seller — and how just a few minutes of writing a day can change the way you see the world.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why writing is good for your overall well-being. How writing can help you reconnect with your creativity. Tips for starting a writing practice. 

Saya membahas buku Wabi Sabi karya Beth Kempton. Buku ini membahas bagaimana cara keindahan dari kondisi yang tidak sempurna. Ketika bicara ketidaksempurnaan, kita seringkali merasa artinya kita terima saja kondisi yang buruk dan tidak berusaha sama sekali untuk merubah keadaan. Bukan artinya kita menerima standar yang rendah. Tapi, kamu harus menerima dirimu sendiri kalau kamu sempurna dalam ketidaksempurnaanmu. Hidup dengan filosofi wabi sabi artinya kamu berusaha jadi yang terbaik, tapi tidak melukai dirimu dalam prosesnya. Kamu terus berusaha tapi tidak pernah menyiksa diri. Kamu perlu belajar fleksibel dan menikmati hidup.

Pitching, submitting, and financial uncertainty: the writerly life isn't easy before kids come into the mix, but as a writer-mom it's even trickier. In today's episode, Meagan chats with contributor and full-time professional writer Joanne Ruelos Diaz to talk all things writing. We discuss how we each landed in this career, how we balance motherhood and writing, our hopes for the future and some advice about how to dive in to this creative outlet, whether it's for personal or professional goals. Enjoy!About Our SponsorsScholastic, Inc.Acorn books help build confident readers, and ultimately develop a lifelong love of reading. There's a series for every reader, with themes like friendship, humor, magic, dragons and even horror-lite. Acorn books are available wherever books are sold!Care.comCare.com makes it easy to find local, experienced, and background-checked childcare to help manage your family's ever-changing needs. Sign up at care.com/book and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platformPinnaPinna is the only audio on-demand streaming service for kids 3-12, with podcasts, audiobooks, and music all in one safe place with no ads, and no staring at a screen. Just listening. Go to pinna.fm/promo and use the promo code THEMOMHOUR for 50% off your first annual paymentHiya HealthHiya is a daily children's vitamin that's stronger, cleaner, and tastier — made from a blend of 12 farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and 15 essential vitamins. For 50% OFF your first order go to hiyahealth.com/MOMHOUR or enter code MOMHOUR at checkoutLinks We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This EpisodeMeagan mentioned the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (this is an affiliate link).Meagan mentioned the book The Way Of The Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton.Want to learn more about Joanne? Follow her on Instagram, check out the work she's done on her website, and order her book “The Little Book of Joy.” (This is an affiliate link)Check out some of the blog posts Joanne has written for The Mom Hour:How I'm Decluttering My Brain In 2023Emergency Room Visits With Kids: What I Wish I'd Known, Packed, Said & DoneFast Five: The Dinner-Table Game I Play To Connect With My Kids“This Is Too Hard!”: How I'm Showing My Kids The Importance Of Doing Hard ThingsWatching My Friends' Teenagers On Instagram Led To The Stuffed Animal OlympicsYou can find more on Meagan's writing projects below:Read some of Meagan's personal writing on her website.Catch up on some articles from Meagan's magazine Reinvent.Meagan wrote the book “The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets To Enjoying Motherhood.”If you're interested in reading more about midlife motherhood, you can purchase Meagan's January/February Reinvent Magazine.If you're looking for more information about writing, you may want to listen to More Than Mom: Writing, Motherhood & Creative Practice or read the blog post “How I Started Writing.”Continue the conversation:Instagram | Private Facebook Community (be sure to answer the membership questions!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept of beauty which emphasises simplicity, imperfection, impermanence. It's become popular recently as a response to excess materialism in modern lives.Beyond beauty, the wisdom from wabi sabi is a lens through which one can make all aspects of life meaningful. Most Japanese instinctively know what Wabi Sabi is - but it's difficult to put into words. That's what we attempt to do in this episode with Japanoligst and bestselling author Beth Kempton. Beth is globally recognised as an expert on Wabi Sabi. She's written a book on it which has been a bestseller in the UK and US. Many japanese people believe she describes the concept better than many even the japanese themselves.Her books have been translated in over 25 languages.  She's also written for and been featured in multiple magazines The Time MagazineBritish VogueVanity Fair among othersBeth is an award winning entrepreneur as well - running 3 businesses that offer tools, resources and courses for living an inspired life.  These have helped 100,000 people in over 100 countries across the globe.In this episode we talk to Beth aboutWabi SabiHow it can be used to design our life - right from what we wear to the spaces we live in, to our relationships. We explore the concepts of beauty, impermanence, imperfection, and the japanese concept of kintsukuroi, The difference between simplicity and minimalism.Fearless writing.  Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/036-wabi-sabi-japanese-wisdom-with-bestselling-author-beth-kemptonContact ushttps://howtolive.life/contactFollow usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/Information on Podcast & Hosthttps://howtolive.life/

New 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, thinking about and consuming to help us set the stage for a great year. Join us!About Our SponsorsPrep DishPrep Dish is a mom-owned business, created by our friend Allison, who is a registered dietician and a chef. When you sign up, every week Allison will send you meal plans, shopping lists, and prep instructions that allow you to prep healthy meals ahead of time for the week. To get two weeks of meal plans FREE, go to PrepDish.com/themomhourFutureThe Future app is a new way to do one-on-one personal training that's all about custom workouts and unlimited support — whenever, wherever, and however you need it. Visit tryfuture.com/momhour to start your 30-day, risk-free trial of Future todayCarawayCaraway makes non-toxic pots and pans, bakeware, teakettles, and food storage containers – all in gorgeous colors. Visit Carawayhome.com/THEMOMHOUR to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchaseChatbooksChatbooks is the easiest way to make photo books! The books come in different sizes, with beautiful cover options and binding styles, and prices start at just $15. Head to themomhour.com/chatbooks for a special offerLinks We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This EpisodeCheck out the latest episode of the Mother of Reinvention podcast that's all about Meagan and Sarah's personalities and how our personalities impact the way we make plans and see the world. And if you want to listen to the extended conversation, consider joining Meagan's community for midlife moms, REINVENT!For bullet journaling inspiration, Sarah loves Meghan Splawn's “planner not planner” approach to creating her own notebook spreads, and loves looking at artistic weekly spreads like this one, this one, this one, and this one.Sarah was drawing super boring monthly calendar grids until she saw examples like this, this, this, this, and this.Meagan plans to work her way through organizing her home throughout the entire year. To hear more about how she plans to tackle her Laundry Room, listen to Episode 398: The Laundry Awards.Sarah listened to the audiobook Calm Christmas And A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton that includes a pdf for reflecting on the past year. There's also a Calm Christmas Podcast if you want to take a listen. Beth's motivational style is very gentle and cozy.Sarah always gets Big Life Journal's Goal Setting printables for her kids each year – this year they even ASKED for them!Continue the conversation:Instagram | Private Facebook Community (be sure to answer the membership questions!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We 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 bourbon for brandy) on Thanksgiving, and Sarah and her family ate plenty of dessert in the dining car on their train trip.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 note there is a chunk of silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:• The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.• Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton (Piatkus)•Writing As a Way of Healing by Louise DeSalvo (The Women's Press) p.73•Becoming Wise by Krista Tippett (Penguin) p.266•Benedictus by John O'Donohue (Bantam Press) p.204• Lifesongs by Steve Thorp p.39More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram 

In 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. . US/Canada edition HERE.Resources mentioned in this episode:Tending the Heart Fire by Shiva Rea (Sounds True)Of Arcs and Circles by Marc Peter Keane (Stone Bridge Press)Divine Beauty by John O'Donohue (Bantam)How to make a Christmas pudding (plum pudding) with Pen Vogler, the author of Christmas with DickensThe extract from My Father as I Recall Him by Mamie DickensCharles Dickens Museum More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram 

In today's episode we are talking all about writing books. This is going to be a rich and juicy session, and you might want to take notes. This includes:- What I really want you to know about writing books (five books and more than 45 book deals in, I have a few thoughts!)- Top tips for pitching your idea to a publisher. - The four questions you need to answer in your book proposalEven if you don't have any clue about what kind of book you might want to write, if you have even the tiniest whisper that you might want to write a book, be sure to tune in – this is gold. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Rachel Boast and Xavier Rudd.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:• The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.• Shattered in Void Studies by Rachel Boast (Picador Poetry) p.45 • Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd – find it here on Spotify / iTunesResources for getting published• The Book Proposal Masterclass (taught by Beth Kempton)• The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook /  Writer's Market / Poet's Market• thecreativepenn.com (for self-publishing)• CurtisBrownCreative.com /  thenovelry.com• My agent: Hardman & SwainsonMore at bethkempton.com / 

In today's episode we explore why it is important that as writers we are learning, always learning. I hope this gives you the confidence to allow yourself to be a beginner over and over, whilst recognising and honouring all that you do know and have learnt along the way. This episode includes:-       Thoughts on how a writing life is built-       What to do when you don't know what to write about-       A peek into my journal so you can see exactly how my thought process unfolds and I get to something juicyIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Shunryu Suzuki and Kobayashi IssaI 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.Zen Mind Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki (Shambhala) The Spring of My Life by Kobayashi Issa, translated by Sam Hamill (Shambhala)  p.144More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

Hello 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 all about:-finding the holiday traditions that are really important to you  -letting go of what Christmas "should look like"-simple ways to slow down and reduce stress during the season-opportunities to give and receive help and compassion...and lots more.Plus, this week's Little Joy is a happy moment that signaled this new Christmas season, and I'm sharing an instrumental album of Christmas-inspired instrumental tracks.For the complete show notes, click here!For full transcript, click here!Site: lifeonthebrink.liveSocial: @anna_on_the_keys

In today's episode we explore how to cultivate the courage to share your words with other people. This episode includes:-       Reasons for sharing (and not sharing) your work with others-       Reasons why rejection can be a good thing-       How to keep going when it's hardIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Beth Kephart and Pablo Neruda.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:·      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.·      litrejections.com ·      Handling the Truth by Beth Kephart (Gotham)·      I Will Return by Pablo Neruda in Finding The Way Home, edited by Dennis Maloney (White Pine Press)More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

Christmas 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 you listen. This episode includes the most important question to ask yourself right now, a host of journaling prompts, our nature corner, recipes, wellbeing ideas and tips for getting ahead for Christmas.With inspiration from Nigel Slater, John D Burns, Edward Step, Melissa Harrison, Clare Foster, Andrew Montgomery, Lia Leendertz, Jody Vassallo, Mark Diacono, Keratin Niehoff, Laura Fleiter, James Martin, Paul Hollywood and BBC Good Food.I hope this podcast will help you locate Christmas as an anchor in the stormy seas of winter in this world right now.GIVEAWAY: To be in with the chance of winning a copy of Spice by Mark Diacono and a personalised, signed copy of Calm Christmas by Beth Kempton, enter on Instagram @bethkempton (deadline midnight UK time on Friday December 2) Take good care, Beth Featured in this episode:- Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton (Piatkus) - The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater (4th Estate) - Wild Winter by John D Burns (Vertebrate Publishing) -  Edward Step in Nature Rambles: An Introduction to Country-lore, 1930, in Winter: An anthology for the changing seasons edited by Melissa Harrison (Elliott & Thompson)- Winter Gardens by Clare Foster and Andrew Montgomery (Montgomery Press) - The Almanac 2022 by Lia Leendertz (Gaia) - The Yogic Kitchen by Jody Vassalo (HQ) - Spice: A cook's companion by Mark Diacono (Quadrille) -  Advent by Kerstin Niehoff and Laura Fleiter (Murdoch) - The Fearless Writer Podcast - James Martin's homemade mincemeat recipe / Paul Hollywood's mince pie recipe Ingredients for recipes shared are available here. Transcript available here.

In today's episode we explore how to go from vague idea, or a spilt page of words, to a polished, shaped piece of writing, how to develop the discipline of editing your own work, and to learn to trust your own opinion, and knowing when it's time to get support from elsewhere. The episode includes:-       How to know when a piece of writing is ‘done enough'-       The main thing you need to know about editing-       How I turn an idea for a book into the actual book (spoiler: I don't write a ‘first draft' until very late in the process) – and how this information might help you and your workWith inspiration from John McPhee, Robert M Pirsig and Julie Cadwallader.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:•      From Draft No.4 by John McPhee (Farrar, Straus & Giroux p.180 •      On Quality: An inquiry into excellence by Robert M Pirsig (Mariner)  •      Blackbirds by Julie Cadwallader Staub in Poetry of Presence by Phyllis Cole-Dai & Ruby R Wilson (Eds.) (pub. Grayson Books) p.50 •      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.My recommendations for books that will help you shape your writing: On Writing Well by William Zinssner / Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr & E.B. White / New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors (Oxford) / The Situation and the Story by Vivian Gornick More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram

We'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). Perhaps you feel like you don't really have a choice as to what kind of Christmas you have, as you've been the “keeper of Christmas” for your family and friends for so long, but our guest this week is here to tell us otherwise. Beth Kempton is a writer, a mother and has been obsessed with Christmas since she was a little girl. After one particularly stressful Christmas when her children were small (and she and her husband decided that neither of them really liked turkey) Beth began to realize that Christmas could be what she wanted it to be (sans turkey, for one!), and she started spreading that message—namely through her book “Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year.” She and Jen talk through the 5 “stories” of Christmas and which one they identify with most, they discuss when Christmas is hard and how to help yourself and others when that's the case, and the comfort and joy of letting yourself be free of anyone else's Christmas expectations and choosing the kind of season that is nurturing instead of draining. * * * Thank you to our sponsors! StoryWorth | Give the gift of preserved memories at storyworth.com/forthelove to save $10 on your first purchase!  For the Love's 2022 Gift Guide | Save on gifts that give back this holiday season!    Thought-Provoking Quotes “I think the reason it's so important to think carefully about Christmas is because it's not just Christmas Day, it's the whole of winter. It's the season that sets us up for the year that follows. The impact on our mental health can be enormous.” - Beth Kempton “Isn't it interesting that you turn to the symbols of Christmas–the tree, the lights, whatever–as comfort in a really difficult time? And I know it's up to everyone when they put the tree up, but I'm totally the same. If that brings you joy, why not extend it as much as you can?” - Beth Kempton “When we find the quiet, it's so much easier to connect with the wisdom that we already hold and often don't even realize. I think somehow our heart is way ahead of our mind in terms of what we know, what we need to know.” - Beth Kempton “One of the things that I was really shocked by was how many people that I spoke to–I would say more than 80%--had a very sad story connected with Christmas in some way.” - Beth Kempton   Guest's Links Beth's Website Beth's Instagram Beth's Facebook Beth Kempton's podcast The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern wisdom for a flourishing writing life    Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton Book: The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton   Connect with Jen!Jen's website Jen's Instagram Jen's Twitter Jen's Facebook Jen's YouTube  

In this episode we explore the bliss of deep writing, and how to ease ourselves into this experience, where beauty, truth and insight seems to bubble up naturally from the depths of us. The episode includes:-       The wild truth about writing-       How the Prologue of The Way of the Fearless Writer appeared to me-       How access a state of deep writing-       PLUS a powerful visualisation to help you listen deeply and invite inspirationIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Antonio Machado, Jane Hirshfield and Haruki Murakami.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:•      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.•      Untitled poem by Antonio Machado, translated by Robert Bly in The Enlightened Heart, edited by Stephen Mitchell •      Nine Gates by Jane Hirshfield •     Haruki Murakami interview in the New Yorker More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Japan The most common writer fears How to become fearless Approaches to perfectionism Approaches to failure This week's question is: What country is top of your bucket list? Recommendation of the week is: Quit by Annie Duke Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Beth on: Instagram Author Website Do What You Love The Way of the Fearless Writer Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack 

In this episode we explore the joy of journaling, looking at how it can support our writing practice, what we might like to journal about, and what fun approaches can keep us interested throughout our lives. The episode includes:-       What I discovered when I surveyed over 1000 writers-       Why journaling is so valuable for your writing practice and for your wellbeing-       Why ONLY journaling (and not exploring other kinds of writing) can be limiting, and what to do insteadIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Morgan Harper Nichols and Nikita Gill.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise! Click here to download the transcript.The theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:·      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE.·      Untitled poem by Morgan Harper Nichols in All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for boundless living (Zondervan) p.143 ·      The Forest by Nikita Gill in Where Hope Lives: Poems of resilience, healing and light by Nikita Gill (Trapeze), p.131 More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

In today's episode we explore what it means to choose the writing path, to seek out confirmation that the path is the right one for us, and to take the next step along it with confidence and hope. This episode includes:-       A special message for you-       Insight into what happens as soon as you commit to the writing path-       Assurance that you do not need any particular qualifications to walk this path, and it is never too late to begin (and I share my own story as proof)In each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Remi Graves, Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:•      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE. •      How Poetry can Change Your Heart by Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley (Chronicle Books) p. 123 •      It Is Everywhere by Remi Graves in She is Fierce edited by Ana Sampson (Pan Macmillan) p.121 More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

 In today's episode we explore how to get into the mindset of writing, just because. Writing without attaching that writing to a fixed goal. Writing without worrying whether anyone will like it. This simple but profound shift can change everything, my friend. This episode includes:-       The real point of writing practice-       A peek inside my writing space-       Some tips for writing ‘stories' (not just for fiction!)In each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Verlyn Klinkenborg and Naomi Shihab Nye.BethXxPS Please note there is a chunk of silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:•      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE. •      Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Vintage) p.16  •         Bill's Beans (for William Stafford) by Naomi Shihab Nye in Tender Spot (Bloodaxe) p.67 Books I recommend for diving deep into the art of storytelling: The Situation and the Story by Vivian Gornick /The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr / Story by Robert McKee / The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne / Story Genius by Lisa Cron /Steering the Craft by Ursula K LeGuin /  Handling the Truth by Beth Kephart / Smoke Hole  by Martin Shaw (how it's done!)

In 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 bestselling author whose books include The Way of the Fearless Writer The Way of the Fearless Writer, Wabi Sabi / Freedom Seeker. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages. Beth has a Master's degree in Japanese and teaches and writes about doing what you love and living well. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Devon, England.*RESOURCES:Beth on Instagram: @bethkemptonBeth's The Fearless Writer Podcast: bethkempton.com/podcastBeth's Books: The Way of the Fearless Writer / We Are in This Together / Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year / Wabi Sabi / Freedom SeekerThe River sung by Danni Nicholls (co-written by Danni Nicholls and Beth Kempton) iTunes / Spotify / YoutubeMake Art That Sells: https://makeartthatsells.com/Make It In Design: https://makeitindesign.com/How to Land a Non-Fiction Book Deal w/ Beth KemptonBeth's Courses: dowhatyouloveforlife.com*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

In today's episode we explore how to shift blocks and let go, so we can let the words flow. This episode includes:-       One essential thing we need to know in order to release the words we carry inside-       How to solve almost any writing problem-       How breathwork and meditation can help us writeIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. This particular episode includes a lovely autumnal visualisation for you, to help you release any burdens you are carrying. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Mary Reynolds Thompson and Kate Tempest.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. US/Canada edition HERE.Resources mentioned in this episode:•      The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (Piatkus) •      Reclaiming the Wild Soul by Mary Reynolds Thompson (Wild Roots Press) •      The Point by Kate Tempest in Poems for a world gone to sh*t (pub. Quercus and edited by Auriol Bishop) p.67 More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

How can we accept imperfection as writers while still striving for excellence? How can we make space for going deeper into our writing while managing a busy life? Beth Kempton talks about The Way of the Fearless Writer in this wide-ranging interview on the creative mindset. In the intro, when life throws a curveball and […] The post The Way Of The Fearless Writer With Beth Kempton first appeared on The Creative Penn.

In this episode we are going to explore ways to make time and space to write, and quieten the noise of the world so we can go deep within. This episode includes:-       Practical ways to make time for writing-       My revelation that writing doesn't have to be done at a desk(!)-       How to deal with any guilt around making time for writingIn each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a timed writing exercise at the end to try, for another ten minutes. Grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for a lovely writerly chat. With inspiration from Mason Currey, Henry Miller, Shakti Gawain and Ryōkan Taigu.I 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 silence in this podcast. It is supposed to be there for the weekly writing exercise!Click here to download the transcriptThe theme music for The Fearless Writer Podcast is The River sung by Danni Nicholls, co-written by Danni Nicholls and me, Beth Kempton. Listen on iTunes / Spotify / Youtube and feel free to add it to your Instagram reels! See here for the lyrics and full credits.***Did you know the audiobook version of The Way of the Fearless Writer includes a full meditation album to help get the words flowing? You can get it here. Resources mentioned in this episode:•      Daily Rituals by Mason Currey (Picador) p.53 •      Untitled by Ryokan (translated by John Stevens) in The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness and Joy by John Brehm (Ed.) (pub. Wisdom) p.113 •      Living in the Light by Shakti Gawain (New World Library) p.27 •      The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern wisdom for a flourishing writing life by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HERE More at bethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

Welcome to Season One of The Fearless Writer Podcast with me, author Beth Kempton. This season is all about freeing the words within. I will be chatting about the things we don't usually talk about when it comes to writing – including the importance of wildness, surrender, and trust. I hope it will help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice that nourishes you for the rest of your life. Bring a notebook and pen because we have a new writing exercise to do together every week. Have a listen to this introduction to get a feel for the podcast, and make sure it is for you (I'm pretty sure it is) Beth XxResources mentioned in this episode:The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern wisdom for a flourishing writing life by Beth Kempton (Piatkus). US/Canada edition HEREClick here to download the transcriptbethkempton.com / dowhatyouloveforlife.com / Instagram @bethkempton

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