Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

Super Woman Diaries #23: Balancing Sleep and Self-Care

In this episode, hosts Jessica and Kelly engage in a candid discussion about their personal lives, focusing on health, wellness, and midlife challenges. Jessica talks about her struggles with sleep due to her habit of binge-watching TV shows like Bridgerton and finding solace in reading before bed. She also mentions using an Alpha-Stim device and daily meditation to manage her anxiety and improve sleep quality. Kelly chimes in with her experiences, particularly the impact of screen time on her and her son's sleep and headaches, and the benefits of using blue light blocker glasses.
The conversation also touches on the broader themes of balancing rest with productivity, and the challenges of loving oneself while striving for personal health improvements. They reference discussions from other content creators and experts on topics such as diet culture and health management.
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✨ Clear your mental clutter. Embrace 2025 with focus, creativity, and a heart full of possibilities! 🎉

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Clearing Mental Clutter to Make Room for Growth and Possibility 🌟

Have you ever felt the weight of a messy closet lift after organizing it? Imagine doing the same for your mind! In today’s episode of Chasing Brighter, we’re diving into clearing mental clutter—identifying and releasing those thoughts, habits, and emotions that no longer serve us. By doing so, we open ourselves up to clarity, creativity, and the energy to pursue new opportunities.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡 What Mental Clutter Looks LikeFrom negative self-talk to unresolved emotions, discover the sneaky ways mental clutter drains our energy and blocks our potential.
🛠 Tools to Clear Mental Clutter
Journaling: A simple brain-dumping exercise to externalize thoughts and gain perspective.
Mindfulness: Tips like meditation, mindful pauses, and letting thoughts "float away."
Releasing Limiting Beliefs: Identifying, challenging, and reframing beliefs that hold you back.
Resources Mentioned:
Warrior Strong Wellness: Check out their collagen and ashwagandha supplements for holistic well-being. Use code CHASINGBRIGHTER for 10% off at warriorstrongwellness.com.
Tara Brach Meditation: Find guided meditations at tarabrach.com.
Wake Me Up Podcast: A great resource for mindfulness and meditations. Visit wakemeuppodcast.com.
Call to Action:
💌 What’s cluttering your mind? Share your reflections with us on Instagram or Facebook. Let us know what you’re letting go of and what new possibilities you’re making room for! And follow Kelly’s saga of whether she will or won’t send those holiday cards.
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🌐 Visit us at ChasingBrighter.com for more tips and resources.
📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for giveaways, insights, and behind-the-scenes fun.
✨ Clear your mental clutter. Embrace 2025 with focus, creativity, and a heart full of possibilities! 🎉

Super Woman Diaries #22: Balancing Health, Wellness and New Goals

In this episode of "Superwoman Diaries," Jessica and Kelly discuss the hectic start to their new year and strategies to regain calm. They touch on their personal experiences with health, wellness, and dealing with unexpected events like illnesses that disrupted their holiday plans. They share tips on how to manage mental clutter and provide insights into their routines for maintaining well-being, including updates on exercise habits, dietary supplements, and meal planning using technology like ChatGPT. The episode wraps up with them reflecting on personal growth, setting goals for 2025, and balancing life's various demands while staying true to their values.

Nurturing Relationships that Truly Matter ✨

🎉 Welcome back to Chasing Brighter! This week, we’re diving into relationships and how they shape our happiness and longevity. Are your connections energizing or draining? Let’s talk about creating meaningful bonds.
✨ What’s Inside This Episode?
💡 Why quality time beats quantity every time.
🎧 Tips for practicing active listening.
💔 How to let go of draining relationships gracefully.
🛠 Action Steps for This Week:
Schedule time with a loved one.
Have a phone-free, heart-to-heart conversation.
Reflect on which relationships align with your values.
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Check our episode on one of our favorite books: The Good Life
Related episodes: Friendship Guide and Making Friends
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🎉 Happy New Year!

Super Woman Diaries #21: Midlife Glow-Ups

In this episode, Kelly and Jessica dive into discussions about personal transformations and upcoming plans.  Kelly shares her excitement about getting hair extensions to feel more comfortable and embrace a new look despite past surgeries and scarring. The conversation transitions into beauty treatments, like microblading and tinting eyelashes, and the importance of feeling good about one's appearance in midlife.
They also touch upon the complexity of planning family travels, dealing with different preferences and schedules, and their upcoming travel itineraries. Jessica shares about her daughter Gabby's college visits and softball camps, while Kelly explains the challenges she faces with her family's travel plans. They swap ideas on potential travel destinations, balancing family desires, and finding personal joy. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the positive impact of looking one's best and feeling good, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between the two.
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🎉 Happy New Year!

Big Dreams, Small Joys: Your Guide to Living Fully in 2025 🎉

What are your big dreams for 2025? What small joys make your heart sing? Whether it’s starting a gratitude journal, trying mixology, or planning a trip, take one step today toward living fully.
🎉 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Kickstarting 2025 with intentional living.
Reflecting on your values and aligning them with your dreams.
Balancing big bucket-list adventures with the magic of small, everyday joys.
Ideas for micro-joys: local coffee shops, Friday night takeout, and even chocolate tasting!
🌟 Quotable Moment:“Happiness is not the goal. It’s the byproduct of a life well-lived.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
📚 Related Episodes:
Intentions Setting in the New Year
This Week's Superwoman Diaries
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🎉 Happy New Year!

Super Woman Diaries #20: Adventures In Shopping

 In this episode, Jessica and Kelly catch up on each other's lives and discuss various topics related to home organization, shopping, and personal wellness. Kelly talks about her new office setup and shares stories about visiting the Maker's Hive Market and finding unique, tarnish-free jewelry. Kelly and Jessica explore the benefits of organization and mention their experiences with blue light blocker glasses from Zenni Optical. The episode also includes a discussion on affordable glasses and the joy of changing up looks.
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2024 Gift Guide is here!
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Happy Holidays! 🎅🎁

Year-End Reflections: Setting Intentions for a Grounded New Year 🌟

It’s the most reflective time of the year! In this episode, Jessica and Kelly dive into the power of year-end reflection, letting go of what no longer serves us, and setting meaningful intentions for the new year. From spontaneous road trips to journaling breakthroughs, we’re sharing our raw, unfiltered thoughts on what made this year joyful and challenging—and how we’re embracing 2024 with open hearts.
🎧 Listen Now: Whether you’re journaling, commuting, or enjoying a cozy moment at home, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you reflect, release, and renew.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Why reflection is the ultimate growth tool 🌱
How to let go of limiting beliefs and heavy commitments
The difference between intentions and resolutions
Our biggest joys, challenges, and surprises of the year 🎉
Tips for prioritizing joy, connection, and self-care in 2024
Get our favorite Legend Planner!
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2024 Gift Guide is here!
Subscribe for more episodes to make your holidays brighter!
Happy Holidays! 🎅🎁

Super Woman Diaries #19: Parenting Teens and Surviving the Festive Season

In this episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly discuss the complexities and humor of daily life during the holiday season. They dive into personal experiences with their kids and the challenges of balancing holiday activities and traditions. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted conversation about shopping trips, kid's snack preferences, and unexpectedly running into judgmental strangers. Jessica shares her struggle with giving up coffee and how it impacts her day-to-day life, while Kelly talks about finding alternatives like Trader Joe's chicory tea.
The hosts also navigate through parenting teens, particularly addressing issues like curfews, academic stress, and dating, all while keeping a humorous and honest tone. 
As the holiday season approaches, they discuss their late decorating efforts and strategies for making the best of limited holiday preparation time. Additionally, they touch on creative holiday table settings using desserts as decorations.