Chasing Brighter Podcast: A Midlife Guide To Your Best Life

The Mental Load of the Holidays: Tips for Stress Relief and Mindful Drinking Episode

In this episode, hosts, Kelly and Jessica discuss the increased stress that comes with the holiday season and provides tips for managing it. They emphasize the importance of self-care and offer strategies such as delegating tasks, setting realistic expectations, prioritizing self-care, and limiting social media to help reduce stress.
The episode also features an interview with Angel Uribe, an alcohol moderation coach and author of the book "Beyond the Binge." Angel discusses the rise in alcohol consumption among women, especially during the holidays, and the concept of mindful drinking. She provides practical tips for managing alcohol intake and highlights the importance of understanding one's motivations behind drinking.
The hosts and Angel also talk about the benefits of journaling as a tool for mindfulness and self-reflection. Listeners are encouraged to check out Angel's mini-course on mindful drinking and to create a more balanced relationship with alcohol. The episode concludes with reminders to take care of oneself, delegate tasks, and practice mindful drinking during the holiday season. Connect with Angel: on IG: @mindfulmoderationcoach or on Facebook: mindfulmoderationwithAngel
Want to hear even more tips for a better holiday? Check out these episodes from Season 2: 
Our Ultimate Guide to Simplifying You Holiday Planning
Our Best Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining Tips
Building a Self-Care Routine
 
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Super Woman Diaries #11: Curl Care, Manicure Trends, and the Power of Connection

Jess and Kelly share personal anecdotes and stories about their daily routines, including hair care, nail trends, and the significance of human connection. They humorously discuss a minor conflict involving a lost carnival toy, reflecting on parenting and the nature of children. The episode wraps up with an emphasis on building community, connection, and the ongoing journey of maintaining wellness and balance in midlife.
 
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Haunted Women's Health: Debunking Historical Health Myths about Women

Kelly and Jessica  explore historical health myths affecting women between the 1700s and early 1900s, such as the wandering womb theory, Victorian fainting spells, vinegar for slimming, and the myth that cold feet cause colds. Each myth is debunked or discussed in the context of historical practices and modern understanding. They wrap up by sharing literary recommendations that depict women's health issues through historical fiction. The episode emphasizes the importance of questioning outdated health advice and seeking expert guidance.
Our Book Recommendations in this episode:
The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The Birth House by Ami McKay
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Related Research Articles:
British Medical Journal on the History of Hysteria
Victorian Corsets: Fashion vs. Health
The Evolution of Germ Theory
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Super Woman Diaries #10: The Best Version of You

In this episode, hosts Kelly and Jessica reflect on the advantages that come with age, such as having the time and resources to explore new opportunities. The focus shifts from external appearances to how one feels internally and emphasizes the importance of making choices that contribute to living one's best life.  Kelly and Jessica encourage making decisions to overcome any obstacles, highlighting the freedom to make empowering choices at this stage in life.

Rejuvenation & Preparation for the Colder Months

 In this episode, the hosts, Kelly and Jessica, continue their October theme of wellness reset by discussing rejuvenation and preparation for the colder months.  The discussion spans various aspects of wellness, including nutrition, fitness, skincare, and general wellness routines. The hosts share personal tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during colder months and highlight the significance of sleep, movement, detox, and stress management. They also incorporate expert advice from Safia Lyon, APRN a health and wellness practitioner, who provides insights on the five pillars of health: sleep, movement, nutrition, detox, and stress management. The episode concludes with practical tips for creating a weekly rejuvenation routine and managing holiday stress, encouraging listeners to share their own rejuvenation tips on social media.
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Super Woman Diaries #9: Wellness, Networking, and Self-Care Tips

This episode of Super Woman Diaries, delves into key topics relevant to midlife women. The hosts, Kelly and Jessica, discuss the importance of self-care, highlighting Warrior Strong's wellness products like collagen bone broth and ashwagandha supplements. They touch on weekend activities, ranging from date nights to enjoying mindful hobbies like crocheting and gardening. The episode also covers protein bars and their nutritional benefits, networking strategies, and the value of reconnecting with old colleagues. Additionally, they explore intermittent fasting, its health benefits, and some newly-rising products like the iron fish for increasing dietary iron intake. The hosts share personal anecdotes and emphasize the significance of balancing stress, self-care, and productivity in midlife. The episode concludes with relationship dynamics, teenage independence, and the hosts' thoughts on staying connected and supporting each other through the journey of midlife.
 
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Unplug to Recharge: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Detox

In this episode of Chasing Brighter, the hosts dive into the concept of a digital detox to improve mental and physical wellbeing. They discuss the impact of excessive digital device usage on stress, anxiety, sleep, and relationships. Tips are given for setting boundaries, reducing screen time, and fostering meaningful human connections. Additionally, a variety of wellness products are highlighted, including collagen bone broth and ashwagandha supplements from Warrior Strong Wellness: Fuel your body and mind. Use the code "chasingbrighter" for a 10% discount on all products. Shop here!
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Super Woman Diaries #8: Nurturing Wellness and Acing Midlife

In this episode Kelly and Jessica talk about the weather, gardening mishaps, and seasonal changes. The dialogue shifts to their recent television and book binge-watching. Kelly shares her interest in shows like "Shogun" and the need for self-care through personal TV time, while Jessica discusses watching lighter, family-friendly content due to her family's presence.
Additionally, Jess introduces the book "Mad Woman" by Chelsea Bieker, highlighting its intense and relatable narrative of a woman struggling with her past and present familial responsibilities.
Kelly and Jessica then shift to sharing the emotional challenges and mindset required to navigate disappointments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing grief and resilience, with both hosts sharing personal anecdotes and strategies for coping with life's stresses.
The episode concludes with a motivational call to action, encouraging listeners to subscribe and join the hosts as they explore ways to thrive in midlife through wellness, personal growth, and connection.

Revitalize Your Midlife: The Ultimate October Self-Care Reset

This episode focuses on self-care practices specifically geared for midlife. Hosts, Kelly and Jessica discuss the importance of self-care across physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.  They highlight the significance of creating and maintaining sustainable self-care habits, especially as the holiday season approaches. Listeners are also introduced to a 15-minute daily self-care challenge to reset and invest in their wellness routines.
 
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Super Woman Diaries #7: Self-Care Secrets & Relationship Realities

In this episode, Kelly and Jessica, have a casual conversation about fashion, discussing their outfits and the ethics of purchasing from Amazon. The conversation shifts to healthcare, with personal anecdotes about dealing with medical conditions and navigating healthcare systems. This leads to a more substantial discussion about relationships, focusing on advice from couples therapists about the keys to successful long-term partnerships. Topics include the importance of boundaries with family, maintaining friendship, going through tough times together, allowing each other to be themselves, having difficult conversations, and being able to make light of each other's quirks.
 
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