Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast where we go on a transformative journey filled with genuine stories, insightful conversations and valuable tips to help you chase your dreams and find true joy in life. In this week's episode we talk with Stephanie Smith "Smithy", yoga instructor and nervous system resiliency coach. Smithy shares her journey from trauma to yoga instructor focused on nervous system regulation. She talks about being a professional dancer for most of her life and how her...
Jan 18, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 the Free People Movement Quilted Carryall, the viral Stanley cup debate, addictions to WiFi and parenting kids about trends. Also check out the ODODOS Quilted Bag . Get our January Book Club Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma...
Jan 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This week we talk to Jesica Medellin author of First Moon Manual a book aimed at empowering young women and helping them embrace their menstrual cycles. She shares with us her story and amazing journey of publishing this incredible book for all our daughters out there and this: Jesica shares her experiences, motivation for writing the book Breaking down the stigma and shame around menstruation Educating young women about their bodies effectively How Jessica's book attempts to alter this narrativ...
Jan 11, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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 setting boundaries at in the workplace, protecting your energy and managing boundaries with extended family. Get our January Book Club Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @ chasingbrigh...
Jan 08, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 Chasi...
Jan 04, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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. Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Pick Up our January Book Club Book: "The Body Keeps The Score" Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here. Fuel You...
Jan 01, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 managemen...
Dec 28, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 Welcome 01:01 Personal Updates and January Theme Reveal 01:36 Hair Care Tips and Tricks 05:37 The Stress of School Admissions 08:25 Perspective on Life's Ups...
Dec 25, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 Podcast 01:05 December Book Club: Better Together by Simon Sinek 01:53 Review and Discussion on Better Together...
Dec 21, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 Welcome 01:05 Personal Catch-up and Family Stories 01:10 Travel Experiences ...
Dec 18, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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 listene...
Dec 14, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 Inspiration s...
Dec 11, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 | Blo...
Dec 07, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 o...
Dec 04, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking about our November Book Club Book "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker. In this episode you will hear about: Essentials of any kind of gathering -- work meetings, events, dinner parties, etc. The importance of purpose in gatherings Ways to create meaningful interactions with guests How to take care of guests Ways to make gatherings full of ...
Nov 30, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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: Closet organization tips Midlife women's fashion dilemmas Finding fashion inspiration for any size with Midsize fashion influencers! Our favorite dining experiences & cocktails! Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @ chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighte...
Nov 27, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking about simplified and stress-free holiday entertaining. We are channeling Martha Stewart & Ina Garten to share with you all our learnings and experiences with entertaining do's and don'ts. In this episode you will hear about: Ideas for easy menu planning Game-changing kitchen tools Simple & budget-friendly decorating ideas Family vs. f...
Nov 23, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This is a bonus episode! We are talking with Lisa Chastain, a money coach for women and host of " Real Money " podcast. Lisa shares with us her personal journey with money and her mission to empower women to build wealth. In this episode you will hear about: The rise of women's wealth and economic influence The importance of financial literacy for women Why investing in yourself matters more for women Changing your spending habits and relationship wi...
Nov 21, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 world of the anxious and overbearing sports-parents What denim is in style? Do you need a business casual wardrobe refresh? Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @ chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Pick Up our November Book Club Book: " The Art o...
Nov 20, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are sharing with you our best tips & ideas for stress-free gifts for family and friends: Great ideas for gifts for moms & dads Gifts kids will love Ideas for those tough-to-buy husbands/partners Should you get gifts for every teacher your child has? Continue your self-discovery: IG @ chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Order a copy of ...
Nov 16, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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: Our opinion of the best music streaming app Recovering from being a "know-it-all" How we make decisions for our children's education Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @ chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Pick Up our November Book Club Book: " The ...
Nov 13, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on strategies for a simplified and fulfilling holiday season! Today, we are talking with Katy Wells, a decluttering expert and host of the Maximized Minimalist Podcast . Katy shares with us the freedom, liberation and joy that can be found with decluttering and adopting minimalist practices. In this episode you will hear about: Realistic solutions with our busy lifestyles Drop the expectations of "perfectionism" as women Sys...
Nov 09, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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: Coping with tragedy of your kids' friends Academic aspirations we have for our kids What we're learning THIS parenting book We love THIS blazer from Kohls ! Helping your kids explore career interests in their teens Do you parent differently because of your own upbri...
Nov 06, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Today we are discussing our theme for the month of November -- our Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Holiday Planning. In this episode you will hear about: Planning for a Stress-free holiday season Simplifying holiday decorating Prioritizing self-care Setting boundaries and saying 'no' Plans for our amazing November episodes! Continue your self-discovery: IG @ chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Order a copy of our November Book Club Book...
Nov 02, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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: Biking and scooters are taking over! Handling academic challenges with your kids and the tireless journey to find solutions Intrinsic motivation and the gift of failure Kid sleepovers Self-care: Skin checks, paps, mammos and colonoscopies — Schedule Them!!! Continue...
Oct 30, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Today we are talking about our October Book Club Pick: "How To Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk". Adolescence doesn't have to be hell for parents or teenagers, say bestselling authors Elaine Mazlish and Adele Faber. The key? Knowing how to talk so they listen, and listen so they talk. In this episode you will hear about: Strategies to curb conflict and reduce frustration between you and your teen Thoughtful communication tactic...
Oct 26, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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: Why do we love coffee shops? Starbucks vs. team independent coffee shops Making connections with strangers in everyday life Talk about fall 2023 fashion finds and favs including designer vs. budget jeans Binge-worthy soccer shows... Ted Lasso vs. Welcome to Wrexam v...
Oct 23, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on teen parenting! Today we are talking to Alex Linderman, a Clinical Professional Counselor and founder of Building Hope Counseling , to discuss parenting teens. He currently offers a class called "Parenting with Purpose" through is practice. In this episode you will hear about: His personal experiences with loss and connecting with other dads Helping kids in becoming intrinsically motivated Giving your teen autonomy at hom...
Oct 19, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 book Spare by Prince Harry . Have you read it? If it's on your list this talk may have some spoiler alerts! Related shows on Netflix "The Crown", "Harry & Meghan" & "Suits" Are you team Harry-Meghan? Did you ever watch The Oprah Interview with Harry &...
Oct 16, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. This month we are focused on teen parenting! Today, we are talking with Braxton Storm, LCSW. Braxton has found that effective treatment for children includes coupling interventions with parents. He has established an eight week parenting course based on research by Dr. Dan Siegel and his book, The Whole Brain Child . In this episode you will hear about: Braxton's tips on following the Whole-Brain Child approach Finding ways of connecting with your ki...
Oct 12, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 14
