Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!   In this episode Kelly and Jessica talk with Orly Katz, MFT.  She shares tips, strategies and tools to help couples maintain a connection through the holiday chaos.     Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com   Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagr...

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!  Our Book Club concludes our focus on Social Justice in the month of October.  Kelly and Jessica discuss Angie Thomas' debut novel, "The Hate U Give".  Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbright...

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!  We are continuing our focus on Social Justice in the month of October. In today's episode Kelly and Jessica interview Dawn Ruzich.  She is the Vice President of Research & Development at Lawndale Christian Legal Center.  Dawn talks about the work being done at LCLC, which grew out of the...

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!  In today's episode Kelly and Jessica interview Dr. Sara Demoiny.  She is an Associate Profession at Auburn University and her research interests focus on the manner in which race and whiteness are taught in social studies teacher education.  Sara explains critical race theory and explore...

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!    This episode features Samantha Alvarez Benowitz, LCSW. Kelly and Jessica explore Samantha's commitment to activism and social justice through her work and in her personal life.   
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Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take us on a journey of self discovery!  On today's episode we continue to explore Dr. Matthew Walker's book "Why We Sleep".  We explore strategies to reduce stress and review Dr. Walker's 12 tips for improving sleep.    Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com Follow our journey on instagram: https://www...

Kelly and Jessica break down Dr. Matthew Walker's book "Why We Sleep".  They explore the importance of sleep and the devastating health impact of lack of sleep.  

Kelly and Jessica Interview Mary Ricciardi, founder of Warrior Strong Wellness. They discuss healing your gut with lifestyle and supplements as well as healing from trauma as Mary shares her story of losing her son to childhood cancer. Join us for this powerful story about surviving and thriving.    Check out more about Mary at www.warriorstrongwellness.com

Kelly and Jessica offer advice to help you start the new school year with less stress and chaos.  They also talk about the new buzz words "quiet quitting" and share their opinions about putting in less effort in your 9-5.  

Kelly and Jessica share their trials and triumphs when it comes to managing their children's screen time.  They also offer tips, strategies and advice for parents struggling with this issue.

Kelly and Jessica have a conversation about how we can encourage our children to discover their true selves and build self-trust and confidence.

Join Chasing Brighter as Kelly and Jessica explore the book "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle.  They discuss how reading this memoir sparked pivotal questions in their own life. "Am I happy?" "Am I living the life I want to be living?"     

Kelly and Jessica share their tips for health and longevity that are loving and nurturing to your body.

Kelly and Jessica share the strategies that helped spark their own journey of self-discovery. 

Our July Book Club book is Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff.  Kelly and Jessica are joined by Jessica's 14 year old daughter, Gabriella.  The three explore their own journeys of self-judgement through the lens of this powerful read.  

Kelly and Jessica explore their relationship with their bodies and identify how we can practice body compassion. 

Kelly and Jessica interview Safia Lyon, Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Provider Development for Prairie Health and Wellness.  She talks about the role of functional medicine.  She also describes her journey in healing from cancer and childhood trauma.   

Kelly and Jessica review their results from an Enneagram personality test. 

In our first book club book we dive into Gavin de Becker's book, "The Gift of Fear". This timeless book provides insight into our natural ability to detect danger

Today we interview Jessica's good friend Teresa. Teresa shares about her journey from growing up with 7 siblings and how her childhood adversity has shaped a life focused on gratitude and giving. 

Kelly and Jessica discuss the global shortage of employees and their thoughts on how that might impact your personal tipping etiquette. 

Kelly and Jessica share their top tips for managing a hectic family schedule. Kelly coins the term "self-full" which addresses the importance of prioritizing one's own needs even when it feels selfish. 

Jessica debriefs about her recent cruise.  Kelly and Jessica debate over beach versus forest vacations. An ice cream debate ensues. 

Kelly and Jessica dive into their own spiritual journeys and how they continue to do the "work".  They talk about the books they have read that sparked their own journey of self-discovery as well as what "spiritual" means to each of them. 

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