Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best Life

Traveling with Jillian Minter of Spritz Sunday

Kelly and Jessica interview Jillian Minter of Spritz Sunday.  Spritz Sunday is a guide on travel, wellness, and living your best life. Sunday is a day of leisure, food, family, relaxing, and the little things, or what the Italians call la dolce far niente. There’s nothing better than enjoying a spritz on a Sunday afternoon.  Jillian shares her story of being a successful entrepreneur and more recently a travel & wellness blogger.  
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February Book Club: 8 Dates

Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman are world-renowned researchers and clinical psychologists and have revolutionized the study of marriage. They have written 46 books that have sold over a million copies. Their 2018 book, “8 Dates: Essential Conversations For A Lifetime of Love” is the February Chasing Brighter Book Club pick. Kelly and Jessica walk you through this incredible guide for positive connection with your long term partner. 
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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!
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Sex and Physical Intimacy with Laura Deitsch, DHS

In this episode, Kelly and Jessica interview Laura Deitsch, DHS, MS, NCC.  Laura has 15 years of experience in sexual health and its related dynamics and talks with Jessica and Kelly about healthy communication about sex with our sexual partners as well as our children. Laura also shares her history working with adolescents on issues including healthy decision making, reproductive health and assertive communication. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!
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Maintaining Connection in Long Term Relationships With Orly Katz

In this episode we revisit our chat with Orly Katz, MS, LMFT, relationship counselor and expert in helping couples reconnect.  We explore strategies to help couples maintain connection. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!
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How To Make Friends

Kelly and Jessica explore the importance of connection for our health and well-being.  It can be difficult to make friends these days with many people working from home and also when many of us think we are "connected" via social media.  Kelly and Jessica review many tips and strategies for making new friends and building your tribe. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing the brighter version of you!!
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Book Club: How To Be Well

January Book Club pick is "How To Be Well" by Dr. Frank Lipman, MD. 
Kelly and Jessica explore Dr. Lipman's book and how we can implement his strategies into our daily lives in order to improve our overall well being.
 
Dr. Lipman says, “it’s the ordinary things we do on a daily basis that have an extraordinary effect on our health.”
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Clean Eating with Jenny Maloney, RD

In this episode, Kelly and Jessica talk with Jenny Maloney, RD about what clean eating really means.  Jenny Maloney has been conducting one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition workshops, and fitness training sessions for over 20 years.  She has experience in sports nutrition, women’s health and fitness including pre/post natal nutrition and training, child nutrition, health conditions/disease management and prevention, food allergies/intolerances, eating disorders, positive body image, weight management, and more.  She's currently working as a dietitian and trainer at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago.
 
You can learn more at Jenny at https://www.jennymaloneyrd.com/
 
Check out more healthy, wellness and lifestyle tips on our blog, Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com
Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/
We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
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Talking With The Health Messenger

In this episode, Rachel, shares tips on becoming a healthier & happier mom!
 Rachel is the founder of the Health Messenger on Instagram & Facebook, as well as, Messi Mom in the Kitchen on YouTube.
 
As a mom of 2 kids, she knows a thing or two about the challenges of trying to juggle it all. But she's also figured out some tips and tricks along the way that have helped her to become a healthier and happier mom.
One of the things she emphasizes is that you don't need to make drastic changes all at once. Start with small, simple changes that you can sustain over time. She also talks about the importance of Meal Planning, getting a community of other moms to support you, and making time for what's important to you.
 
So if you're looking for some tips on how to become a healthier and happier mom, this episode is for you!
 
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Mary Ricciardi and Warrior Strong Lifestyle 365

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
In this episode Kelly and Jessica interview health and lifestyle expert, Mary Ricciardi. Lifestyle Expert, Mary Ricciardi is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Certified Gut Health Specialist, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Mindset Coach. She is the founder or Warrior Strong Wellness and creator of Warrior Strong Lifestyle 365.  Mary provides tips and insight into ditching the diet culture and changing our mindset to making forever changes. As Mary says "It's a forever kind of thing". 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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December Book Club: The Legend Planner

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
In this episode Kelly and Jessica have chosen an alternative "book": The Legend Planner.  They explore how The Legend Planner can help you set goals, focus on what's important, and sustain momentum in all areas of your life. 
 
Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com
 
Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/
 
We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
Thanks for listening!!!