Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best Life

Reflecting on 2022

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
In this episode Kelly and Jessica take the time to reflect on 2022 including their big wins and insights gained.  They explore their "why" into launching the podcast.  Jessica and Kelly also dive into why self-reflection is important. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Staying Healthy and Happy During The Holidays: Managing the Shoulds

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica talk about managing the "shoulds" of this holiday season. They talk about their continued struggle with people please and share their own successes.
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Staying Healthy and Happy During The Holidays: Avoiding The Happiness Trap

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica explore the "happiness trap" and give tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of striving for a perfect holiday. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Staying Healthy and Happy During the Holidays Series: Having a Self-ful Holiday

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica explore how to make a plan to take care of yourself during the holiday season.
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Book Club: Winter Street

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica invite Brooke to explore Elin Hilderbrand's novel "Winter Street". 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Staying Healthy and Happy During the Holidays: Tips on Gift Giving

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica talk about memorable gifts from holidays past and share their tips to help ease the stress of gift giving. 
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Staying Health and Happy During The Holidays Series: Setting Boundaries with Safia Lyon

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!
 
Our focus for November and December is staying healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica interview our resident health expert, Safia Lyon, Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Provider Development for Prairie Health and Wellness.  She utilizes an internal family systems perspective when it comes to setting boundaries with family during holiday gathering. Jessica, Kelly and Safia each share successful tips for thriving a family gathering during the holidays.
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
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Staying Healthy and Happy During the Holidays Series: Traveling with Family

Kelly and Jessica debrief about their trip together in Cooperstown, NY.  They talk about the stresses of traveling with family and explore boundary setting. This was the first time we travelled together, as adults, as sisters.  We have no other siblings, just each other -- it was a learning experience!
 
Topics we cover:
 - Understanding each others' travel habits and needs
 - Setting expectations with family before travel
 - Voicing your concerns without hurting feelings 
 - Learning to get along when you only have 1 car!
 
 

Staying Healthy and Happy During the Holidays Series: Relationship Expert, Orly Katz, MFT

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.  
 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!
 
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Book Club: The Hate U Give

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". 
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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!! 
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