Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best Life

Optimizing Your Relationship with Your Body

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. In this episode of the Chasing Brighter podcast, hosts Kelly and Jessica discuss their bodies and their relationships with them. Throughout the engaging conversation, they touch on topics like trauma stored in our bodies, body image, chronic pain, and how our lifestyles can affect our overall health and wellness. They talk about being compassionate with yourself and striving for a healthier relationship with your body. 
00:02 Introduction to the Chasing Brighter Podcast00:08 Our Focus for January: Body and Relationships00:34 Upcoming Interviews and Book Discussions01:09 Personal Experiences and Perspectives on Body Image02:01 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection03:00 The Importance of Body Compassion03:51 Personal Body Image Stories and Struggles05:37 Exploring Different Healing Techniques07:52 Promoting Body Positivity and Self-Love19:22 The Role of Healthcare Providers in Body Care21:57 Daily Practices for Body Care and Stress Management23:10 Conclusion and Preview of Upcoming Episodes
Get our January Book Club Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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Mom Talk #14: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial. In this week's episode we discuss sleepovers, past jobs, and the latest in nail stickers. 
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Reflecting on Our Year: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. In this episode of the Chasing Brighter podcast, hosts Kelly and Jessica discuss their experiences with the Legend Planner and their own personal goals for 2023. They cover topics like health and fitness, career and business, finance, family life, spiritual pursuits, fun and recreational activities, personal development, and romance. They provide tips on reflection and goal setting, touching on the importance of work-life balance and stress management. Towards the end, they stress the importance of living purposefully according to personal life goals.
01:05 Reflecting on the Year 202302:05 Reviewing Personal Goals and Achievements03:15 Discussion on Personal Development and Hobbies03:59 Re-evaluating Goals and Priorities04:22 Reflections on Career and Business Goals04:49 Insights on Personal Development and Reading Habits05:23 Adjusting Goals for Romance and Relationships05:45 Maintaining Connections with Friends06:08 Exploring Spiritual Growth and Healing06:40 Discussion on Reading Habits and Tracking07:47 Reflecting on Yearly Goals and Achievements08:39 Balancing Career Goals and Personal Life10:05 Discussion on New Year's Resolutions12:03 Managing Stress and Maintaining Balance14:03 Reflecting on Personal Stress Levels19:06 Managing Stress During the Holiday Season21:53 Reflecting on Parenting Challenges23:29 Planning for the New Year26:09 Conclusion and Invitation to Connect
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Mom Talk #13: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial. In this week's episode we discuss self care during the hectic holiday season, and maintaining simplicity during the chaos. 
00:04 Introduction and Welcome01:01 Personal Updates and January Theme Reveal01:36 Hair Care Tips and Tricks05:37 The Stress of School Admissions08:25 Perspective on Life's Ups and Downs10:26 Debate on School Dress Codes15:51 Holiday Preparations and Christmas Tree Stories17:00 The Convenience of Artificial Christmas Trees18:04 The Joy of Having a Real Christmas Tree19:20 The Journey of a Young Athlete22:09 The Importance of Training and Coaching in Sports24:09 Balancing Parental Support and Child's Intrinsic Motivation25:58 Holiday Stress and Self-Care27:50 Keeping the Holiday Season Simple28:55 Closing Thoughts and Self-Love
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Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspirations"
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December Book Club:Together is Better by Simon Sinek

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. In this episode of the Chasing Brighter podcast, hosts Kelly and Jessica discuss Simon Sinek’s inspirational book 'Better Together'. The book serves as a tool to spark interest and ignite passion in the reader's personal and professional life, encouraging them to live with a purpose.
Episode Notes:
00:05 Introduction to the Chasing Brighter Podcast01:05 December Book Club: Better Together by Simon Sinek01:53 Review and Discussion on Better Together02:53 Inspirational Quotes and Lessons from the Book04:07 The Chinese Farmer Story and its Life Lessons07:18 Applying the Book's Lessons to Parenting and Entrepreneurship10:22 Finding Passion and Purpose in Life11:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations on the Book12:07 Closing Remarks and Podcast Sign-off
 
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Mom Talk #12: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial. In this week's episode Kelly and Jessica engage in an intimate conversation about their recent family reunion, reinforcing the importance of maintaining family connections despite geographical distances. 
00:06 Introduction and Welcome01:05 Personal Catch-up and Family Stories01:10 Travel Experiences and Reflections02:37 Discussion on Kids and Technology03:21 Importance of Family Gatherings04:08 Traveling and Airport Experiences07:30 Family Bonds and Reunions08:45 Reflections on Family Gatherings15:13 Exploring Property Ownership in Kansas17:50 Book Recommendations and Reading Habits23:27 Exploring Vegan and Vegetarian Diets
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Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspirations"
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Get Happy with a Gratitude Attitude

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter In this episode, the hosts, Kelly and Jessica, discuss the awesome power of GRATITUDE and its potential to transform one's life. Additional topics include:
Personal experiences, research findings, and various ways to practice gratitude.
The benefits of expressing gratitude to others and fostering a grateful mindset in children.
Reflecting on what they are grateful for and express their gratitude towards each other and their listeners.
We encourage our listeners to embrace gratitude and cultivate a more fulfilling and joyful life!
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Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspirations"
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Mom Talk#11: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial. 
In this episode you will hear about:
The importance of a girls trip
Simplifying holiday activities
Our holiday travel plans
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspirations"
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Self Love and Lifelong Wellness with Fitness Instructor and Vitality Founder, Susie Izzo

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Jessica and Kelly talk with Susie Izzo, founder of Vitality.  Susie shares her wellness journey and gives her tips for a mindful and healthy holiday. 
In this episode you will hear about:
Starting a wellness journey
The importance of self love and positive self talk
Tips for being mindful this holiday season
How journal prompts can keep you motivated
Follow Suzie on IG: @sweatingwithsusie
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration"
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Mom Talk #10: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a weekly series where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend and tackle all sorts of topics from the mundane to controversial. 
In this episode you will hear about:
Trials and tribulations of Emails
Using courtesy when engaging with other humans 
 Thanksgiving debrief
Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com
Pick Up our December Book Club Book: "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration"
Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here.
Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off