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Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
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Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast; created as a guide to living brighter, more connected and real. Because real is the new perfect.
Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life with confidence and excitement? Whether you’re looking to reinvent your career, improve your health, deepen your relationships, or find your true purpose, Chasing Brighter is here to help.
Join us each week as we bring you inspiring stories…
Episodes
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Reconnecting With Yourself Before You Reconnect With Everyone Else
What if getting organized didn’t mean becoming a completely different person? What if it meant working with your brain instead of against it? In this episode…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #3: When Your Kid Gets in Trouble
What do you do when your child’s “entrepreneurial spirit” earns them a detention slip? This conversation is messy, honest, and human — just like parenting. In…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Rest Without Guilt: Rewriting the Rules of Productivity
In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly continue the February theme of Reset, Rest, Reconnect with a conversation so many women need to hear…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #2: Finding Gratitude Amidst Adversity
What happens when your body forces you to slow down — and you didn’t plan to? In this deeply personal Superwoman Diaries segment, Jessica shares the aftermath…
Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over PerfectReset Your Nervous System (Without Reinventing Your Life)
What If You’re Not Failing… You’re Just Dysregulated? What if the exhaustion, irritability, and emotional fog you’re feeling isn’t a personal flaw—but a…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #1: Rediscovering Dusting: A Nostalgic Beauty Trend
Is your self-care rooted in who you are now—or who you learned to be growing up? In the Season Five premiere of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly kick things…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Real Is the New Perfect: Welcome to Chasing Brighter Season 5
Chasing Brighter Season 5 Trailer: Reset, Rest, Reconnect What if every season of life deserves to feel brighter? Chasing Brighter began as a guide for women…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Chasing Brighter’s Next Chapter
What does it really mean to live brighter—at any age? Season Four changed us and Season Five is about to expand everything. Jessica and Kelly are reflecting on…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Navigating Midlife: Hormonal Changes and Health
Is this just stress… or could it be perimenopause? And how do we actually advocate for our health in midlife? In this honest and empowering conversation…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #23 : Celebration Protocols: From Graduations to Destination Weddings
Do you really need a save-the-date for a high school graduation… or is that too much? In this candid and relatable conversation, Jessica and Kelly dive into…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #22: Navigating Family Gatherings With Grace
What if the holidays didn’t have to feel so heavy and connection mattered more than getting everything right? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly reflect on…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #21: The Invisible Load of Parenting
Ever feel like managing your kids’ healthcare is a full-time job you never applied for? In this honest and relatable conversation, Jessica and Kelly dive into…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
The Bright List: Your 2025 Wins & What You Want to Grow in 2026
What if the most powerful way to step into a new year isn’t by setting goals—but by honoring how far you’ve already come? In this end-of-year reflection…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Gentle Reflection: A Safe Place to Land This Christmas
What if this holiday didn’t ask you to do more… but invited you to breathe? In this special Christmas episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly offer…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #20: Holiday Fails: Laughing Through the Chaos
What if the best holiday moments are the ones you don’t plan? From festive fails to favorite treats and family traditions, Jessica and Kelly explore the beauty…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Holiday Self-Care That Nourishes, Not Numbs
What if self-care this season wasn’t about doing more… but choosing what actually restores you? In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly dive…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #20: Navigating December: Back to School Vibes
What if the holiday season feels more like “back-to-school” chaos than winter magic—and how do we change that? The holiday season comes with excitement… and a…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
The Connection Reset: Deepening Holiday Relationships
How would your relationships shift if you protected your peace as much as your plans? The holidays can bring out the best—and the most complicated—in our…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #19: The Paradox of Good News
Why is it that we can call five friends when something goes wrong… but hesitate to call even one when something goes right? Today, we’re unpacking the…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Joyful on Purpose: Redefining the Holidays Your Way
The holidays are here — and so is the pressure. The expectations. The comparison. The “shoulds.” But what if joy didn’t just happen this season? What if you…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #18: Reading Goals: A Year in Books
What book has been waiting for you to finally read it? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly discuss their reading goals for the year, sharing insights on various…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
A Grateful Life: Honoring Your Journey
Are you rushing through the holidays, or are you letting gratitude soften the edges of your days? In this Thanksgiving episode of Chasing Brighter, hosts…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #17: Holiday Cheer and Travel Tales
Is decorating early the secret to actually enjoying the holidays? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly discuss their holiday preparations, including early…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Grace Over Guilt: Redefining Self-Compassion
What if strength wasn’t about doing more, but about offering yourself grace? In this episode, Jessica Colarco and Kelly discuss the pervasive feelings of…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #16: Love, Privacy, and the Digital Dating Dilemma
How do we date in a world where privacy is fragile and connection feels digital? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore the complexities of dating in…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
The Ripple Effect: How Gratitude Deepens Connection
What if the smallest “thank you” could transform your closest relationships? In this conversation, Jessica Colarco and Kelly explore the profound impact of…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #15: Fitness Journeys: Embracing Change and Strength
How can movement become a celebration of what your body can do — not punishment for what it’s not? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly discuss their…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
The Power of Perspective: Finding Gratitude in the Mess
How can we hold both joy and struggle—and still feel grateful? In this episode of Chasing Brighter, hosts Jessica Colarco and Kelly discuss the importance of…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #14: A Conversation with Sarah Bolor, LCSW: Empowering High Achieving Women
Can high-achieving women really have it all—or are we burning out trying to prove we can? In this episode of Superwoman Diaries, Jessica Colarco interviews…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Unapologetically You: Building Confidence Through Self-Connection
What if true confidence isn’t something you build—but something you rediscover within yourself? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly explore the theme of…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #13: Navigating Home Improvement Challenges
Why is finding a good handyman harder than picking the perfect outfit? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly discuss various topics ranging from personal…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
From People-Pleasing to Powerful: Owning Your Worth
Are you living for others’ approval—or finally stepping into your own power? In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica Colarco and Kelly discuss the journey…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #12: The Power of Connection In Times of Grief
Have you ever felt that losing someone you love changed the way you see life? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore the themes of grief, loss, and…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
An Invitation to Heal: Introducing Healing Is My Hobby
Welcome to Healing Is My Hobby, the new podcast from Jessica Colarco, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-host of Chasing Brighter. In this introductory…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Confidence in Style: How Fashion Can Change Your Energy
Could what you wear actually change how you feel about yourself? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly explore the profound connection between fashion and…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #11: Exploring the Intersection of Beauty and Health
In this engaging conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore various themes surrounding beauty, fitness, and self-care. They discuss their personal beauty…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Feel The Fear, Find the Fire: Courage in Everyday
How can small acts of bravery help you reconnect with joy and purpose? In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica Colarco and Kelly discuss the multifaceted…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #10: Oatmeal and Fashion: A Delicious Conversation
From oatmeal hacks to outfit inspo — are you ready to elevate your fall? In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly discuss their love for oatmeal, share tips on…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
The Confidence Code: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica Colarco and Kelly explore the profound impact of our inner dialogue on our confidence and decision-making. They…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #9: Navigating Health and Wellness Choices
In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly explore various themes surrounding health, wellness, and the dynamics of friendships, particularly as they navigate…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Values, Not Vibes: Build the Life That Feels Right
Are you choosing peace over pressure, or are you letting misaligned commitments drain your energy? Jessica and Kelly explore the importance of aligning one's…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #8: Kassidy Owen: Empowering Women Through Podcasting
What does it really take for women to break free from societal expectations and build businesses—and lives—that feel authentic and sustainable? Kassidy Owen…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
From Passion to Paycheck: What If Your Dream Isn’t Silly?
What if that ‘silly dream’ you keep pushing aside is actually pointing you toward your purpose? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly explore the significance of…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #7: Books, Binge-Worthy Pods & Beauty Finds: Our Fall Favorites
What’s keeping you inspired and entertained this season? In this lively catch-up episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly dive into what’s been inspiring…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
When You Forget What You Love—Finding Joy Again
Ever found yourself saying, “I don’t even know what I like anymore”? You’re not alone. Between careers, caregiving, endless checklists, and the constant pull…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #6: Understanding Teenagers: The Road To Independence
In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly discuss their experiences with parenting, focusing on the challenges and joys of managing school routines, college…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Purpose Isn’t a Destination—It’s a Practice
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly discuss the concept of purpose as a practice rather than a destination. They explore how to reconnect with one's purpose…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #5: From Connection to Isolation: The Impact of Losing Social Media
Jessica and Kelly dive into their recent experiences with social media shutdowns, sharing personal stories and insights. Hashtags: #SocialMedia…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Train Your Brain and Your Body: Fall Fitness for Mental Clarity
In this conversation, Jessica and Kelly discuss the mental benefits of movement, emphasizing the importance of fitness for mental clarity and emotional…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #4: Navigating Senior Year: Traditions and Trends
In this episode of Superwoman Diaries, Jessica engages her daughter Gabriella in a heartfelt conversation about the trends and emotions surrounding senior year…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Grounded, Glowing, and Unbothered: Your Fall Ritual Reboot
Grounded, Glowing, and Unbothered: Your Fall Ritual Reboot In this episode, Jessica and Kelly discuss the importance of establishing rituals as the seasons…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #3: From Passion to Podcast: Embracing Midlife Transitions
In this episode of Chasing Brighter, Jessica Colarco discusses the challenges and transitions of midlife, including personal growth, grief, and the importance…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Work, Home, and You: How to Stop Doing It All Alone
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly explore the challenges of balancing work, home, and personal life. They discuss the importance of setting up systems to…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #2: Empow-her: Toni Will's Stories of Triumph and Transformation
In this episode of 'Superwoman Diaries' from 'Chasing Brighter', we dive deep into the life and achievements of Toni Will, the first female General Manager and…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
From Chaos to Calm: Easing Into the School Year
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly dive into the challenges and transitions of the back-to-school season. They discuss the emotional and logistical shifts that…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Super Woman Diaries #1: Summer Reflections and Serendipitous Connections
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly dive into the challenges and transitions of the back-to-school season. They discuss the emotional and logistical shifts that…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
RE-RELEASE: The Art of Self-Love: Building a Stronger Relationship with Yourself
💖 It’s time to put yourself first—without guilt! 💖 In this re-release episode, Jessica & Kelly explore self-love, why it’s crucial, and how to nurture your…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
RE-RELEASE: Hot Mom Summer: Fashion Tips to Feel Fabulous After 40
Re-release episode. It's officially Hot Mom Summer, and we're turning up the confidence and the color! In this vibrant episode, we welcome the fabulous Melissa…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
Sneak Peak Into Season 4: Reclaiming Your Time and Dreams
Keywords midlife, self-care, personal growth, mental health, empowerment, play, identity, values, community, intention Summary In this trailer for Season Four…
- Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect
RE-RELEASE: Intentional Self-Care: Building a Sustainable Wellness Routine
In this re-release, we're diving into living fully—balancing bold adventures with those small, everyday moments that make life sweet. ✨ Episode Highlights: The…