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If you want to dissolve self-doubt, and free the words within, this is the writing podcast for you. In it, bestselling author Beth Kempton talks openly about all the things we often don't talk about when it comes to writing – including the importance of surrender, ritual, and trust. May the podcast help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice that nourishes you for the rest of your life. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen because there is a new writing exercise for ...
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***Officially the UK's #1 favourite Christmas podcast*** The Calm Christmas Podcast is a cosy listen during the darkest season of the year. Bestselling wellbeing author Beth Kempton shares soothing wintery words from her favourite poets and writers, tips for a stress-free holiday season and advice for taking care of ourselves at this time of year. Join Beth at her kitchen table deep in the English countryside to explore ideas for a natural and sustainable Christmas, look into the origins of ...
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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 spri…
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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 i…
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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 betwe…
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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…
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This 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 c…
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This 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 epis…
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There 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 wr…
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Did 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 wellbe…
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Today 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…
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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 so…
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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 …
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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 exhaust…
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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 you I hope this podcast will help you write fearlessly, and with joy, and build a writing practice…
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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 relief 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 li…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 hard In each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then offer you a t…
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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…
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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 enou…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 spac…
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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 write In each episode, I will talk for about fifteen to twenty mi…
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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 writing In each episode, I w…
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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…
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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 …
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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 Xx Phosphorescence …
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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 (@kath…
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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…
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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 (@…
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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 insp…
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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…
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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 …
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I have loved Christmas since I was a child. The hopes of snow and flying reindeer, that special Christmassy feeling in the air. I still sense that as a grown up, but the festive season seems to come with a lot more pressure these days. This year, instead of trying to create the perfect Instagrammable Christmas, what if we just relaxed and focused o…
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Welcome to Series 2 of the podcast! This quick intro tells you what goodness I have in store for you over the coming weeks, with new episodes every Wednesday throughout November and December. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of them!Por Beth Kempton
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Welcome to 2021! Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and breathe it in. The freshness of the new year, in all its potential and possibility. Episode 12 includes: Why new year's resolutions are a waste of time, and why it's time for a New Year's Revolution Three gentle yet powerful principles for entering the new year in an intentional yet stress-f…
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These are the days in between. The liminal space that hovers beyond the festivities and before the fresh New Year. I call this time 'The Hush' and this episode is all about savouring it. Episode 11 includes: Ideas for making the most of this time between Christmas and New Year A couple of reflection questions as we round out the year Some inspiring…
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We're here. It's Christmas Eve. The year is almost over and the magic of Christmas is still hovering. This short but atmospheric episode will help you connect to this very special moment in the year, and focus on what really matters. Episode 10 includes: Some beautiful words about Christmas including my favourite seasonal poem by Maya Angelou A few…
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2020 has been challenging in so many ways, and many of us will experience heavy emotions this holiday season, at the culmination of the year. If you are looking towards the festive season with a sense of dread, knowing that it will be extra difficult this year, this episode is for you. I hope it is a friend at this time. Episode 9 includes: Comfort…
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Do you love Christmas food but want to enjoy it without the stress this year? If so, tune into this week’s mouthwatering episode for tips on stress-free festive food preparation, snippets from some of my favourite cookbooks, and a couple of recipes I love to make at home. Episode 8 includes: Top tips for stress-free festive food preparation Delicio…
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To gather or not to gather, that is the question this year. Gathering is a huge part of Christmas for many of us, but the impact of the pandemic means that without doubt this Christmas will be different. This episode is full of ideas for making it special, whoever you end up spending it with. Episode 7 includes: Tips for avoiding stress if you are …
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Had enough of the pressure, expense and waste of excess Christmas presents? Tune into this week's episode for tips on mindful gifting, and ideas for saving money and reducing wrapping waste this holiday season. Episode 6 includes: My three guideposts for mindful gifting A fun exercise to help you prioritise your gift spending this year Ideas for gi…
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Lose yourself in a flurry of wintery words from some of my favourite writers across food writing, nature writing, fiction, creativity, poetry and more. These are words to soothe the soul. There's also a special seasonal writing exercise for you, and we look into the tradition of the Christmas pudding. Episode 5 includes: The benefits of reading ins…
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Explore what a slow Christmas might look like, with top tips and some lovely creative ideas, and discover the origins of the Christmas tree! Episode 4 includes: The benefits of slowing down and simplifying Top tips for a slow Christmas this year Simple crafting and natural decoration ideas Exploring the origins of the Christmas tree This week’s ‘Ge…
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Take good care of yourself, and discover comfort and joy this winter. Episode 3 includes: Mindfulness in the darkest season Looking to other countries and cultures for ideas on staying warm in cold weather Finding comfort and joy in winter This week’s ‘Get ahead tips’ Resources mentioned: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton / bbc.co…
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Christmas can be a very special time, but it can also be a very stressful time. And given everything that has been going on, who knows what will unfold this holiday season? What if, for once, we just relaxed, and gave ourselves permission to focus on what really matters? Welcome to the brand new Calm Christmas podcast with bestselling self-help aut…
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Be inspired to make magic and memories this holiday season. This episode is all about enjoying the glorious autumnal season we are still in, while making some early plans for Christmas. Episode 2 includes: Embracing the autumn while preparing for winter (including some fun activities to try in all weathers) Pondering how Christmas might be differen…
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