Mar 10, 2025
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Sacha Cohen on:
Reclaiming Passion and Prioritizing Joy
Sacha shares her journey back to freelance writing after running a
strategic communications company for over a decade. She highlights
how midlife has shifted her focus from ambition to joy, choosing
projects and pursuits that truly fulfill her.
Navigating Perimenopause with Awareness and
Adaptation
Experiencing perimenopause since 2018, Sacha emphasizes the
importance of education, community, and self-care. She discusses
dietary changes, strength training, and meditation as key
strategies for managing this phase with resilience.
A Love for France and a Future Abroad
Sacha and her husband are slowly transitioning toward spending
extended time in France, with hopes of making it a more permanent
home. She shares insights into the joys and challenges of planning
an international move, from navigating bureaucracy to embracing the
adventure.
Finding Beauty in the Everyday
From baking Bundt cakes and birdwatching to curating a cozy home
environment, Sacha embraces the art de vivre. She
encourages small pleasures—flowers, music, and quiet moments—as a
way to cultivate tranquility amid life’s uncertainties.
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Sacha Cohen is a writer, online content pioneer, and communications expert. Her articles have appeared in The Washington Post, The Independent, AARP's The Girlfriend, Slate, USA Today, and many other outlets. She frequently writes about the intersection of travel, wellness, and mid-life. Sacha also writes about all things French at GoodVintage.Substack.com.
In 2013, Sacha founded Grassfed Media, a successful communications firm focused on purpose-driven and emerging industries such as plant-based foods and cannabis. A serial connector and community builder, Sacha founded DC's first online art and culture magazine and has organized and led creative and wellness-focused communities and events. She splits her time between Arlington, VA, and France.
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