If the Snake year helped you shed, the Horse year is asking you to run. Not recklessly, but boldly. Not frantically, but confidently. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about moving like the person you already are.

In this episode, we’re sharing 8 powerful Chinese New Year alignment practices designed to help you release what’s been weighing you down and step into momentum, visibility, and bold action, without burnout or overwhelm.

We’re talking about how to conduct a simple Winter Audit to close old chapters, why clearing clutter creates mental and emotional expansion, and how choosing three intentional seeds instead of a long resolution list can completely change your results. We also dive into identity upgrades, public accountability, movement as a catalyst for confidence, and why success accelerates through community.

Plus, we share a fun behind-the-scenes recap of Erin’s surprise birthday weekend and the reminder that celebration, connection, and joy are essential parts of growth.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start moving forward with clarity, this episode gives you simple rituals you can start immediately.

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If your home feels chaotic, overwhelming, or like it’s working against you instead of for you, this episode is your reset button.
This week we’re sitting down with sisters and founders of The Tidy Home, Ea and Meg, a Nashville-based organizing and lifestyle brand helping families create spaces that feel calm, functional, and actually livable. Their vibe? Organization without the perfection pressure. Think realistic systems, real-life routines, and creating homes that support your nervous system instead of overstimulating it.

In this episode, we’re reframing tidying as self-care and breaking down why the state of your space directly impacts your mental energy, mood, and how you show up for your family, your work, and yourself.
Ea and Meg share why starting with your bedroom or closet can be one of the most underrated gifts you can give yourself, how small wins (yes, even tackling the junk drawer) build momentum, and why letting go of perfection, especially in kids’ spaces, is the secret to sustainable organization.
We also talk about how The Tidy Home began, how they built a business together as sisters, and the powerful message behind their book that every overwhelmed mom needs to hear.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in clutter, short on time, or like organization has to look Pinterest-perfect to “count,” this conversation will completely change the way you think about your home.
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If wellness has started to feel like a full-time job… we need to talk.

Because the problem isn’t that you don’t care enough.
And it’s not that you need more discipline.
It’s that you’re carrying way too much mental load.

This is a conversation for busy moms, fitness pros, and anyone who wants to feel good without micromanaging their life. Less rules. Fewer decisions. More follow-through.

Because if wellness feels heavy, it’s not because you’re failing, it’s because you’re doing too much.

Self-care shouldn’t require project management.

 Press play if you’re ready to simplify.

If you’re in the mood to upgrade your life with zero fluff, this episode is for you.
It’s that time again… our Quarterly Favorite Things episode is here Erin and Chelsea are sharing the beauty, wellness, and supplement picks they’re truly obsessed with right now, the things they actually use, re-buy, and recommend to their closest friends.
From the bra you’ll never want to take off, to the face mask that makes people ask what you’ve done, to must-have supplements that support energy, skin, hormones, and mood, nothing is gatekept. They’re also diving into the daily rituals and habits that help them feel more grounded, glowy, and put-together in real life (not just on Instagram).
Think of this episode as your curated shopping list, wellness reset, and cozy catch-up all in one. Save it, screenshot it, and get ready to upgrade your routine.
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This episode feels like a long-overdue catch-up with your best friend. You know… the kind where you pull out old photos, laugh a little too hard, get emotional, and get really honest about what's going on.With the 2016 throwback trend taking over our feeds, we look back at our own photos and discuss what was really happening behind them - the messy parts, the growth, the quiet struggles, and the moments that shaped who we are today. Not the highlight reel. The real stuff.We also share our words for the year and what we’re consciously calling in next: more alignment, more honesty, and a whole new level of intention. This conversation is completely unscripted, vulnerable, funny, emotional, and deeply real.If you’re in a reflective season, ready for your next chapter, or just need a best-friend energy reset, press play.This one feels like home. ✨Follow us on Instagram: @livebrightsideup

Welcome to Season 3 of Bright Side Up and a long-overdue catch-up with Erin and Chelsea!
This year, Erin and Chelsea aren’t adding habits, goals, or pressure. They’re removing the things that quietly drain energy, joy, and alignment.

From overcommitment and people-pleasing to relationships that no longer fit, hustle disguised as wellness, and outdated narratives about time and “being behind,” this episode flips the usual new year, new you script on its head.
We talk about:

• Why “busy” is often a boundary issue
• Letting go of relationships without villainizing anyone
• Releasing the need to explain yourself
• Rest as a nervous-system necessity (not laziness)
• Trusting your own timeline — especially in midlife

This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, quietly burnt out, or ready to choose peace without burning their life down.
 You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

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One of our most listened to episodes in Season 2. Did you miss it? Well here ya go...

Here's the thing, mornings feel so much lighter when we give ourselves a little love the night before. In this episode, we're talking about how just a few mindful minutes before bed can completely shift the energy of your tomorrow. And no, this isn't about having some Pinterest-perfect evening routine. It's about simple, doable things that actually make your life easier.
We're covering the game-changers that really work: laying out clothes to skip the morning wardrobe spiral, doing a gentle kitchen reset that helps you wake up to calm instead of clutter, and prepping what you can (coffee, lunches, smoothie ingredients) so your sleepy morning brain gets a break. We'll also talk about taking two minutes to peek at tomorrow's calendar so you can go to bed feeling clear instead of anxious, setting a kind tech boundary that helps you actually rest, and carving out just five minutes for something that refills your cup, whether that's journaling, stretching, or a little skincare moment.
If you have kids, we've got you covered: quick tidy-ups, backpack checks, and simple routines that turn chaotic mornings into something more manageable.
This episode is all about being gentle with yourself while setting your future self up for success. It's not about doing more, it's about caring for tomorrow's version of you with less stress and more ease. Because you deserve mornings that feel good.

Tune in and start winning your mornings tonight!

This is the episode you listen to when you’re ready to close the loop on 2025 and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

In our 69th episode and final episode of 2025, we’re breaking down how to intentionally wrap up a powerful 9 year and set yourself up for a bold, action-oriented 1 year ahead. We talk about what a 9 year actually means for your life, why completion is non-negotiable right now, and how to clear physical, emotional, and energetic clutter so you’re not dragging old stories into a new chapter.

We’re also diving into the shift from the Chinese Year of the Snake into the Year of the Horse, what this transition symbolizes, how it impacts your energy, and how to work with it instead of against it. Think intuition to momentum. Wisdom to movement. Reflection to execution.

Erin also shares the exact game-changing ChatGPT prompt she uses to get clear, accurate insight and actionable advice, so you can stop spiraling, start deciding, and move forward with intention.

This episode is part manifestation, part strategy, part reality check, with tangible steps you can take right now to create alignment and action in 2026.

If you’ve felt like something is ending, something is calling, or you’re ready to move differently next year… this is your sign.

Wrap up 2025 with intention.

Step into 2026 with direction.

Let’s go.

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Integrative Wellness Practitioner and Health Coach Giselle Schroer to unlock the secrets of hormonal balance for women in their 40s. After experiencing her own health crisis when unexplained symptoms "hijacked" her body, Giselle discovered the power of functional lab testing and holistic approaches to reclaim her well-being.

Giselle shares her personal journey from hormonal chaos to balance and reveals why modern women face unprecedented challenges to their endocrine health. As a busy mother of two active boys, she offers practical, sustainable strategies that work within the demands of real life.

You'll discover:

The daily habits that can transform your hormonal health

The critical connection between blood sugar and hormone balance

Why sleep is non-negotiable and how it affects your entire endocrine system

Stress-reduction techniques that actually work for busy women

Hidden hormone disruptors lurking in everyday products

How certain exercises might be harming rather than helping your hormones

Dietary approaches that support hormonal balance (and which popular diets might be making symptoms worse)

The unexpected root causes behind low energy, bloating, and weight gain

How functional lab testing can uncover what's really happening in your body

The gut-hormone connection that many women overlook

Join us for this empowering conversation as Giselle provides actionable insights to help you take control of your hormonal health and thrive at every stage of life.

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This week, we’re getting very dialed on holiday etiquette… aka how to show up as the most gracious, grounded, elevated version of yourself this season. Think: less chaos, more intention. Less “oops,” more “she’s that girl.”

Chelsea and Erin break down the top 10 etiquette rules every woman should know before stepping into a dinner party, office gathering, or full-on family frenzy. We’re talking RSVPs that don’t take three days, chic host gifts that don’t scream last-minute, the exact polite arrival window, and yes… why your phone needs to take the night off.

We’ll cover table manners without the stuffiness, reading the energy of a room (major skill), bringing both a gift and good vibes, plus the art of a thoughtful thank-you that actually stands out.

If you want to glide through the holidays like you have your life together—even if you don’t—this episode is your new seasonal survival guide.

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