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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 PerfectMonday Mom Talk: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Monday Mom Talk is a new series we will be sharing on Mondays where Jessica and Kelly catch up on their weekend…
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Let’s talk about ”The Year Of Magical Thinking”
Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Today we are talking about our September Book Club Pick: "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion in 2005…
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The Task of Healing For Survivors Of Suicide
We recently sat down with, Dr. Corinne Cherek, Founder of Grace from Grief counselling. She shares her own journey with grief and loss. She tells us when…
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Finding Meaning and Purpose from Grief with Dr. Corinne Cherek
Kelly and Jessica talk with Dr. Corinne Cherek with is board certified as a Clinical Chaplain and Spiritual Psychotherapist. Dr. Cherek is an experienced…
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Healing and Coping With Grief
Grief & Loss Discussed for Suicide Prevention Month Jessica and Kelly discussed their plans to focus on the topic of grief and loss in their series, aligning…
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Chasing Brighter Book Club: 4,000 Weeks By Oliver Burkeman
Time is a precious resource that we all have in limited supply. How we choose to manage and utilize our time can greatly impact the quality and fulfillment of…
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Let’s Get Organized with Natalie from The Organized Aesthetic
We talked with Natalie, founder and owner of The Organized Aesthetic. Natalie offers organizing and productivity coaching services. She has a natural organizer…
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Tidying Up the KonMari Way with Amy from Spark Joy New York
Kelly and Jessica talk with Amy Chinitz, LCSW. Amy is a certified KonMari consultant and the founder of Spark Joy New York. She has helped hundreds of clients…
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Achieving Work-Life Harmony with Megan Sumrell, Time Management and Productivity Expert
Kelly and Jessica talk with Megan Sumrell who gives tips on how to take steps to improve your time management and reduce stress. Megan is a time management and…
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Season 2 Kick Off
Kelly and Jessica talk about their summer and give a sneak peek into Season 2 of the Chasing Brighter Podcast. Check out our blog for more tips on becoming a…
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Best Book of Season 1: The Good Life
Kelly and Jessica choose their favorite book from Season 1 Book Club. In “The Good Life,” authors, Waldinger and Schulz share lessons we can learn from the…
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Season 1 Recap: Jessica’s Favorite Episode
Jessica chooses her favorite episode from season one. The Enneagram Personality Test!! Kelly and Jessica process through the enneagram personality test and…
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Season 1 Recap: Kelly’s Favorite Episode
Kelly chooses her favorite episode from season one. The Cruise!! Jessica discusses her recent trip to Mexico. Ice cream is debated heavily. Check out our blog…
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Season 1 Recap: Solo Travel With Emily McCully
Our first season of the Chasing Brighter Podcast is complete!! We have had thousands of downloads and so much support. In this episode Kelly and Jessica review…
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Book Club: Top 10 Summer Book Reads
Kelly and Jessica each pick their top 5 book picks for this summer. Do you think a summer novel needs to take place on a beach? Can a summer read be a…
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Travel Blogger, Abroad Wife
Kelly and Jessica talk with Lindsey, an American mom of three who lives as an expat in Germany. Lindsey also has a popular blog and travel page in which she…
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Angel is back!! Angel Uribe Discusses Mindful Drinking for Balanced Living.
Kelly and Jessica sit down with Angel Uribe, Alcohol Moderation Coach. Angel developed Mindful Drinking for Balanced Living. The program provides just the…
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Cravings and Cocktails LV
We love trying to foods and tasting new cocktails. We often go to social media to find the latest and greatest spots. It’s astounding that 92% of consumers…
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Janet Handley, Reiki Master
Jessica and Kelly sat down and talked with Reiki Master, Healer and Spiritual Teacher, Janet Handley. She is passionate about helping others navigate their…
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Book Club: Brighter By The Day
Kelly and Jessica have chosen ‘Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams’ by Robin Roberts as this month's book pick. In her memoir, Robin Roberts…
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Mindful Drinking with Angel Uribe
Kelly and Jessica sit down with Angel Uribe, Alcohol Moderation Coach. Angel developed Mindful Drinking for Balanced Living. The program provides just the…
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Interview with Tamara Robinson, Passion Pleasure Coach
In this episode, Jessica and Kelly interview, Tamara Robinson, an international bestselling author, coach and speaker. Through her bestselling books and…
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Interview with Emily Johnson of For the Love, LV
In this episode, Kelly and Jessica interview Emily Johnson, owner of For the Love, LV. For the love, LV is a Las Vegas boutique that is all about upgrading…
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Book Club: The Good Life
In this episode, Kelly and Jessica explore the book, “The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness” By Robert Waldinger and…
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Interview with Darlene Brock of the Grit and Grace Project
Darlene Brock is the President and Co-Founder of The Grit and Grace Project, author of “Raising Great Girls”, and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast…
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Katie Rizzo of Rizzo Hospitality
Kelly and Jessica interview Katie Rizzo of Rizzo Hospitality. Katie went from managing over 300 employees on the Vegas strip to being the water girl at a…
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Real Health With Rach
In this episode, Kelly and Jessica interview Rach Hoeppner of Real Health With Rach. Rach is a Holistic Nutritionist, Women’s Health, Hormone, and Fertility…
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March Book Club: The Cafe On The Edge Of The World
This month's book club pick is "The Cafe on the Edge of the World" by John Strelecky. Kelly and Jessica explore the story of a man who, similar to the…
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Luxury Family Travel With Sierra Redmond
Sierra Redmond of The Daily Impressions Travel and Lifestyle Blog joins us to talk about all things travel. She shares her top tips for travel from low budget…
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Tips For Travel To Cooperstown New York
Kelly and Jessica share their tips for those families traveling to Cooperstown, NY this summer for their baseball tournaments and camps. They discuss their…
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Solo Female Travel With Emily McCully
Emily Mc Cully joins Jessica and Kelly to discuss solo travel for women. Emily is passionate about travel and design, with particular interests in small spaces…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Interview with Dawn Ruzich of Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery! We are continuing our focus on Social Justice in…
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Interviewing Dr. Sara Demoiny
Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery! In today's episode Kelly and Jessica interview…
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Interview with Samantha Alvarez Benowitz, LCSW
Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery! This episode features Samantha Alvarez Benowitz…
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Book Club: Why We Sleep Part II
Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take us on a journey of self discovery! On today's episode we continue to explore Dr…
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Book Club: Why We Sleep Part 1
Kelly and Jessica break down Dr. Matthew Walker's book "Why We Sleep". They explore the importance of sleep and the devastating health impact of lack of sleep.
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Surviving and Thriving With Mary Ricciardi of Warrior Strong Wellness
Kelly and Jessica Interview Mary Ricciardi, founder of Warrior Strong Wellness. They discuss healing your gut with lifestyle and supplements as well as healing…
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Managing The Chaos Of A New School Year and Quiet Quitting
Kelly and Jessica offer advice to help you start the new school year with less stress and chaos. They also talk about the new buzz words "quiet quitting" and…
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Kids and Electronics
Kelly and Jessica share their trials and triumphs when it comes to managing their children's screen time. They also offer tips, strategies and advice for…
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Book Club: Untamed Part 2
Kelly and Jessica have a conversation about how we can encourage our children to discover their true selves and build self-trust and confidence.