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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

Calm Christmas by Beth Kempton

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šŸŽ„A beautiful seasonal Substack publication by Beth Kempton (bestselling self-help author and host of the UK's #1 favourite Christmas podcast)šŸŒŸ intended to be a lantern leading you through the darkness of winter ā¤ļø (Nov-early Jan only)
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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S3 Ep1 CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE: Seeking slow this season
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11/07/23 ā€¢ 33 min

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 Iā€™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:

Ā· The importance of slowing down for making the most of the holidays and for taking care of ourselves

Ā· Tips for slowing down

Ā· Allotment chit chat and our regular nature corner

Ā· Christmas traditions from around the world (including several shared by listeners!)

Ā· An autumnal crafting project

Ā· Two lovely autumnal recipes

Ā· Get ahead tips and more!

Lovely things for you:

Ā· GIVEAWAY - To be in with the chance of winning a copy of Rosie Steerā€™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)

Ā· CALM CHRISTMAS PLANNER ā€“ 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:

Ā· 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)

Ā· Research about the health benefits of bananas here

Ingredients for recipes shared can be found here.


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit calmchristmas.substack.com
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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S1 Ep2 Making magic and memories

S1 Ep2 Making magic and memories

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10/28/20 ā€¢ 35 min

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 different this year, and how we can make the most of that
  • Memories of Christmases abroad
  • The one question you need to answer in order to create magic and memories this year
  • This weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™

Resources mentioned: The Magical Year by Danu Forest / Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton / Christmas: A Biography by Judith Flanders / The Wild Weather Book by Fiona Danks & Jo Schofield / Silence by Erling Kagge / Morning by Allan Jenkins

For more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year go to bethkempton.com/Christmas

Take good care,
Beth
(@bethkempton on Instagram)


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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S1 Ep3 Comfort + joy in winter

S1 Ep3 Comfort + joy in winter

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11/04/20 ā€¢ 28 min

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 weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™

Resources mentioned: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton / bbc.co.uk / worldnomads.com / Gardening Through The Year by Ian Spence / The Book of Hygge by Louisa Thomsen Brits / The Winter Writing Sanctuary / The Book of Joy by Archbishop Desmond Tutu & The Dalai Lama.

For more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year and some free goodies with purchase, go to bethkempton.com/Christmas

Take good care,
Beth
(@bethkempton on Instagram)


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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S1 Ep1 Readying yourself for a calm Christmas

S1 Ep1 Readying yourself for a calm Christmas

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10/28/20 ā€¢ 17 min

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 author Beth Kempton. ā€œJust like my book of the same name, I hope the Calm Christmas podcast inspires connection, belonging, self- care, nourishment and joy, and a little bit of festive magic.ā€ ā€“ Beth

Episode 1 includes:

  • A cosy introduction to The Calm Christmas Podcast
  • An important question for you to ponder (because asking it now could transform your experience of Christmas this year)
  • This weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™
  • Details of some treats for you

2020 has been a challenging year in so many ways, shaking up so much of what we thought we could rely on. But in a world where we never really know what is coming next Christmas is one of the few constants we can trust in. 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)


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit calmchristmas.substack.com
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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S2 Intro: Making winter special

S2 Intro: Making winter special

The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

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11/02/21 ā€¢ 7 min

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!


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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - 04 We wish you a slow Christmas

04 We wish you a slow Christmas

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11/11/20 ā€¢ 29 min

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 weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™

Resources mentioned in this episode: Inventing the Christmas Tree by Bernd Brunner / The Winter Writing Sanctuary (free writing course) / Kokedama how-to video from the Royal Horticultural Society

New episodes every Thursday. Remember to subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop!

For more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year and some free goodies with purchase, go to bethkempton.com/Christmas

Take good care,
Ā BethĀ 
Ā (@bethkempton on Instagram)

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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - S2 Ep1: PREPARE (intention + inspiration)

S2 Ep1: PREPARE (intention + inspiration)

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11/02/21 ā€¢ 36 min

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 on what really matters? Welcome to Season Two of the Calm Christmas podcast with bestselling self-help author Beth Kempton. This series is all about making the season special for less ā€“ less stress, less expense, less pressure...

Episode 1 is on the theme of PREPARE and includes:

  • A cosy introduction to The Calm Christmas Podcast
  • Pondering the question of what Christmas means to you ā€“ and to me
  • Some beautiful wintery words from some of my favourite writers and poets
  • Journaling prompts for reflecting on your Christmas experiences
  • Plus our weekly nature corner, recipes, wellbeing ideas and tips for getting ahead for Christmas

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
Take good care,
Beth
(@bethkempton on Instagram)

Featured in this episode:

Ā· Good Hours by Robert Frost, in A Mind of Winter edited by Robert Atwan

Ā· We Can be Film Stars, Just for One Day by Sue Townsend in On Christmas: A seasonal anthology by Gyles Brandreth

Ā· Of Calcutta, Christmas and New Year by Suhel Seth in On Christmas: A seasonal anthology by Gyles Brandreth

Ā· Introduction by Judith Flanders in Poems for Christmas

Ā· Christmas: A biography by Judith Flanders

Ā· The Almanac: A seasonal guide to 2022 by Lia Leendertz

Ā· Royal Horticultural Societyā€™s Gardening Through The Year by Ian Spence

Ā· East Wind Melts the Ice by Liza Dalby

Ā· Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton


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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - 06 Mindful gifting

06 Mindful gifting

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11/25/20 ā€¢ 23 min

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.Ā 

Episode 6 includes:

  • My three guideposts for mindful gifting
  • A fun exercise to help you prioritise your gift spending this year
  • Ideas for gifts for children that are good for the wallet and the planet
  • Top tips for saving money and reducing waste when wrapping gifts
  • This weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™

Download the transcript here.

Resources mentioned in this episode: Get up to 50% off our life-changing courses at dowhatyouloveforlife.com / makeartthatsells.com / makeitindesign.com (Cyber Sale ends Monday November 30 2020)

Also, here is a lovely example ofĀ furoshikiĀ wrapping and here is Mari Kondo's version

New episodes every Thursday. Remember to subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop!

For more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year and some free goodies with purchase, go to bethkempton.com/Christmas

Take good care,
Ā BethĀ 
Ā (@bethkempton on Instagram)

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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - 09 Dealing with sadness, loneliness and grief at Christmas

09 Dealing with sadness, loneliness and grief at Christmas

The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

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12/04/20 ā€¢ 26 min

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.Ā 

Episode 9 includes:

  • Comforting words for difficult times
  • Some inspiring ideas for taking care of yourself as you feel what you are feeling
  • Honouring of the Winter Solstice
  • This weekā€™s ā€˜Get ahead tipsā€™

Download the transcript here.

The books mentioned in this podcast were: Rhythms and Roads by Victoria Erickson / Secrets and Stars by Alex Klingenberg / The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry / The Magical Year by Danu Forest / Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton

Other resources mentioned:

OptionB.org / Option B by Sheryl Sandberg / The Grief Podcast > This is called Griefcast, apologies for the error! / Mind.org.uk / Samaritans.org / Words Heal: Writing in times of crisis (online course)

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The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton - šŸŽ„šŸŽ§Season 4 Episode 6 āœØAncient EmbersāœØ

šŸŽ„šŸŽ§Season 4 Episode 6 āœØAncient EmbersāœØ

The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton

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12/19/24 ā€¢ 55 min

āœØ This is the episode where sadness is honoured, our loved ones are remembered, and we allow all the feelings, however they might arise. May it be a comfort to you in the dark season.

Episode 6 includes:

The comfort of poetry

Thoughtful ideas for dealing with sadness in the dark season

A candlelight meditation

Lovely robins

Londonā€™s last lamplighters

Commonplace books

Beautiful ideas for honouring and remembering loved ones, from listeners around the world

Get ahead tips

With inspiration from David Whyte, Danni Nicholls, Nina MacLaughlin, the London lamplighters, Day Schildkret, Songbird Survival, John Oā€™Donohue, Patricia Fargnoli and my motherā€™s recipe book.

Donā€™t forget, if you feel like seeking solace in words this winter, donā€™t miss my Winter Writing Sanctuary which runs from Dec 28-Jan 5. If you havenā€™t signed up yet, you can register for FREE here.

Take good care of your heart,Beth Xx

PS You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

This weekā€™s giveaway

To enter this weekā€™s special giveaway, you are invited to leave the name of someone you love and miss, or simply a heart to acknowledge them, in the comments of the giveaway post on my Instagram. We did this last year and it became the most beautiful tribute.

The winner gets all this for themselves:

A personalised, signed first edition of my book Kokoro: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived

Bath House patchouli & black pepper candle

Winter Solstice by Nina Maclaughlin

Festive Spirit - Candlestick Press Poem Card

A complimentary place on my short writing course Words Heal

To enter, go to @bethkempton on Instagram.

Glazed Ham recipe

You can find Delia Smithā€™s Glazed Ham recipe online here

What you need to make a commonplace book

Any kind of notebook

Ephemera and bits and pieces gathered from your life

A stick of glue or tape

Winter Writing Sanctuary sign up

- Register here for free (runs Dec 28-Jan 5 online)

Inspiration sale!

- Up to 50% off all my classes in my annual gratitude sale, on now here.

Links

Ancient Embers by Danni Nicholls

Under the Neem Plum Tree by Danni Nicholls

Londonā€™s last lamplighters via the BBC

Burn Something Today by Nina Maclaughlin in The Paris Review

Songbird Survival

Free Calm Christmas Planner (by me!)

Poets.org

The Poetry Society 15151

The Poetry Foundation

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