Finding Calm

Calmness and tranquility are not just for the young; they are essential for every stage of life, and quite important to the Baby Boomer Generation. As Baby Boomers transition into Retirement and possibly a slower pace of life, the definition of calm, which is a state of peacefulness and free from excitement or disturbance, finding this peace and serenity becomes increasingly important. Our Experts in this section of the site talk about how we can achieve this calmness.

The Stress of career, raising a Family, and other work and personal responsibilities may have taken a toll on our Mental Health over the years. Thinking about all the uncertainty, the anger, the Anxiety and chaos we have built over the years, it may take time to calm the chaos by finding the Clarity and Wisdom we may not have had when we were younger. Now is the time to focus on self-care, relaxation, life balance and cultivating inner peace. Embracing calm not only contributes to improved mental Health, but it also enhances physical well-being. From mindful Meditation to gentle Yoga, there are numerous strategies Baby Boomers can employ to achieve calm. These practices can help reduce anxiety, improve Sleep, and enhance overall quality of life. It’s never too late to start the journey towards tranquility and peace.

Calm Specialists & Contributors

Colleen Slaughter Founder, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach

Gina Ryan Coach Gina

Janet Taylor Life Organizer and Podcast Host

JJ Elliott Hill Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver

Kate Cherichello Podcaster

Lori Saitz Gratitude & Meditation Expert and Podcast Host

Podcasts About Calm

Find Your Daily Calm

Transforming The Toddler Years- Parents and Educators Raising Calm, Connected, Capable Kids

Fabulous After Fifty!

Life Happens

The Aspiring Solopreneur

Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness

Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

GRIEF Ladies: A Guide to What Comes Next

One World in a New World - Apocalyptic Chats

Parenting on the Spectrum

Inspirations for Your Life

Books About Calm

Etta’s Way

By Judith Read

Tame Your Anxiety

By Loretta Graziano Breuning

Campus Calm University

By Maria Pascucci

I Thought I’d Be Done by Now

By Wendy Boorn

Where Did My Friend Go?

By Azmaira H. Maker Ph D

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Podcast Episode

Fabulous After Fifty!

The Hidden Cost of Being Capable

From Capable to Carrying Everything: Reclaiming Boundaries & Identity in Midlife | Fabulous After 50 In this episode of Fabulous After 50, I interview Idaho-based transformation coach and keynote speaker Sandra Wood about the hidden cost of being “the capable one” and how carrying too much …

From Capable to Carrying Everything: Reclaiming Boundaries & Identity in Midlife | Fabulous After 50 In this episode of Fabulous After 50, I interview Idaho-based transformation coach and keynote…

From Capable to Carrying Everything: Reclaiming Boundaries & Identity in Midlife | Fabulous After 50 In this episode of Fabulous After 50, I interview Idaho-based transformation coach and keynote speaker Sandra Wood about the hidden cost of being “the capable one” and how carrying too much can shift from something women do to who they believe they are. Sandra shares how a breast cancer diagnosis at 40 forced her to slow down, reassess her identity, leave an unhappy marriage, and rebuild her life and career, including leadership roles in nonprofits such as Ronald McDonald House and Can…

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Julie Kennedy June 5, 2026

Podcast Episode

Life Happens

Planning for Peace: How a Life-Change Concierge Supports Families Through Aging Transitions

Why Early Planning Matters"If you can take care of some of those practical legal pieces ahead of time, things like having a power of attorney, getting that early, I mean, that was a game changer." ~ Sandy Steed- Author Peace Out PlanningTitle: Planning for Peace: How a Life-Change Concierge Supports…

Why Early Planning Matters"If you can take care of some of those practical legal pieces ahead of time, things like having a power of attorney, getting that early, I mean, that was a game changer." ~ S…

Why Early Planning Matters"If you can take care of some of those practical legal pieces ahead of time, things like having a power of attorney, getting that early, I mean, that was a game changer." ~ Sandy Steed- Author Peace Out PlanningTitle: Planning for Peace: How a Life-Change Concierge Supports Families Through Aging TransitionsAre you facing life transitions like caring for aging parents or navigating family changes? Today on Life Happens, Kim spoke with Sandy Steed from Peace Out Planning about how a life change concierge supports families during these challenging times. They discussed …

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Kim Hegwood June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Aspiring Solopreneur

How A Solopreneur Can Set Client Boundaries Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Setting boundaries is one thing. Setting them without feeling like a jerk is another. In this follow-up to their popular boundary-setting episode, Carly and Joe tackle the discomfort head-on and reframe boundaries not as confrontation, but as filters that let the right work through and keep the chao…

Setting boundaries is one thing. Setting them without feeling like a jerk is another. In this follow-up to their popular boundary-setting episode, Carly and Joe tackle the discomfort head-on and refra…

Setting boundaries is one thing. Setting them without feeling like a jerk is another. In this follow-up to their popular boundary-setting episode, Carly and Joe tackle the discomfort head-on and reframe boundaries not as confrontation, but as filters that let the right work through and keep the chaos out.They dig into the boundaries you already have but never formalized, why being available around the clock actually makes you look less valuable, and how to handle the big three: response times, working hours, and scope creep. Joe shares a war story about working until 2 a.m. for a "urgent" proj…

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Carly Ries June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness

COAF 220How Micro Breaks Can Help Women Manage Stress and Digital Overload with Dr. Mary Donohue

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to step away from your phone… even when your  mind and body is asking for a break?The texts, notifications, social media scrolling, and constant pressure to respond to that email can leave you  feeling wired, distracted, and disconnected from yourself. Your m…

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to step away from your phone… even when your  mind and body is asking for a break?The texts, notifications, social media scrolling, and constant pressure to res…

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to step away from your phone… even when your  mind and body is asking for a break?The texts, notifications, social media scrolling, and constant pressure to respond to that email can leave you  feeling wired, distracted, and disconnected from yourself. Your mind may say, “Just one more thing,” while your body is quietly tightening, bracing, or whispering that it needs space.And if you’ve been pushing through for years — caring for everyone else, managing work, family, caregiving, and the invisible weight of modern life — you are not broken. Yo…

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Laurie James June 4, 2026

Podcast Episode

Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Healing Generational Trauma and Learning to Set Boundaries with Stephanie McAuliffe

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back author, energy healer, and boundary expert Stephanie McAuliffe for an honest conversation abo…

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcome…

What happens when you realize you’ve spent your entire life abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable?In this deeply powerful episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins welcomes back author, energy healer, and boundary expert Stephanie McAuliffe for an honest conversation about generational trauma, emotional healing, boundaries, people pleasing, and learning to trust yourself again.Stephanie shares her personal story of growing up in a family where emotions were silenced through alcohol, how those patterns shaped her relationships and career, and how she ultimately tran…

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Julie DeLucca-Collins June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

1251: Listen To This When You Can't Relax Or Let Go

In today's episode, Gina shares a discussion and meditation designed to help you get calm and relax during the most anxious and upsetting moments. This is one of the shows you have been looking for! Use this podcast episode to release tension during those times when you are all wound up! A soothi…

In today's episode, Gina shares a discussion and meditation designed to help you get calm and relax during the most anxious and upsetting moments. This is one of the shows you have been looking for!�…

In today's episode, Gina shares a discussion and meditation designed to help you get calm and relax during the most anxious and upsetting moments. This is one of the shows you have been looking for! Use this podcast episode to release tension during those times when you are all wound up! A soothing guided meditation to help guide you out of your most anxious moments is included!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that’s different from what I share on the podcast.If you’d like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can joi…

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Gina Ryan June 3, 2026

Article

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous SystemGrief isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.In this episode, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you may feel anxious, shut down, exhausted, or on edge. Joined by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, we discuss …

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous SystemGrief isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.In this episode, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you …

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous SystemGrief isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.In this episode, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you may feel anxious, shut down, exhausted, or on edge. Joined by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, we discuss polyvagal theory, grounding techniques, and practical tools to help regulate your body during grief.You’ll hear:How the nervous system responds to lossWhy burnout and grief often overlapThe role of self-compassionWhat “glimmers” are and why they matterSimple grounding practices you can try tod…

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Kelly Daugherty June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

Find Your Daily Calm

What if it works out?

What if it works out? In this gentle, hope-filled episode, Sel guides you through a calming reflection and meditation to release worry and open up to life’s better possibilities. Breathe, pause, and consider: maybe everything is unfolding… just as it should.#WhatIfItWorksOut #FindYourDailyCalm #…

What if it works out? In this gentle, hope-filled episode, Sel guides you through a calming reflection and meditation to release worry and open up to life’s better possibilities. Breathe, pause, and…

What if it works out? In this gentle, hope-filled episode, Sel guides you through a calming reflection and meditation to release worry and open up to life’s better possibilities. Breathe, pause, and consider: maybe everything is unfolding… just as it should.#WhatIfItWorksOut #FindYourDailyCalm #MindfulnessPodcast #GuidedMeditation #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareDaily #PositiveVibesOnly #LetGoOfFear #CalmInChaos #TrustTheTiming #MindfulLiving #PodcastForHealing #DailyReflection #BreatheAndBelieveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertisi…

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Sel Gaston June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

GRIEF Ladies: A Guide to What Comes Next

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System. Grief isn't just emotional — it's physiological. In this episode (37) of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you may feel anxious, shut down, exhausted, or on edge. Joined by Ga…

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System. Grief isn't just emotional — it's physiological. In this episode (37) of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast, we explore how grief imp…

Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System. Grief isn't just emotional — it's physiological. In this episode (37) of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you may feel anxious, shut down, exhausted, or on edge. Joined by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, we discuss polyvagal theory, grounding techniques, and practical tools to help regulate your body during grief. You'll hear: How the nervous system responds to loss Why burnout and grief often overlap The role of self-compassion What "glimmers" are and why they matter Simpl…

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Kelly Daugherty June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

One World in a New World - Apocalyptic Chats

Find Inner Peace: Mastering Equanimity and Heart-Centered Living #shorts

Discover how heart-centered living can transform your response to life's challenges. Learn to embrace calm, acceptance, and ease, even when faced with unexpected fire. YT: https://youtu.be/IU6o4P51hNY Spotify: https://bit.ly/Norman-Wolfe Apple: https://apple.co/3ONwkIB #Equanimity #Mindfulness #H…

Discover how heart-centered living can transform your response to life's challenges. Learn to embrace calm, acceptance, and ease, even when faced with unexpected fire. YT: https://youtu.be/IU6o4P51h…

Discover how heart-centered living can transform your response to life's challenges. Learn to embrace calm, acceptance, and ease, even when faced with unexpected fire. YT: https://youtu.be/IU6o4P51hNY Spotify: https://bit.ly/Norman-Wolfe Apple: https://apple.co/3ONwkIB #Equanimity #Mindfulness #HeartCentered #SpiritualGrowth #Calm

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Zen Benefiel June 3, 2026

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