Anyone else miss the old days of just going up to a kid at the playground and saying "Hey, wanna be friends?"... well, Emily Siegel is dropping by to give us the grown up version of this move so we can FINALLY have this damn village everyone keeps telling us we need!

Emily is giving us the actual 'how to' of all things finding your people, making the first move, and building those friendships as busy adults.

And if you need more of her magic (and I definitely recommend you do), find her at her online homes and her own podcast where she dives into all of this on a regular basis:

As always, drop us a message to let us know what you got out of this episode or any requests for future episodes.

xo

Any chance you've also accidentally become a football fan the last few months??

I brought my resident sports expert, Ian Starkman, on to talk about the brilliance of football, how it creates community and belonging, and why it's awesome that Taylor's in the mix.

Even if football, or Taylor Swift, isn't your bag, you might still dig this conversation. We jump into why having interests is so important to life, why it's more than 'just a game' and the beauty of storytelling through sports.

And do yourself a favour and check out Ian's podcast episodes here: Juuust A Bit Outside Podcast

Big thanks to Ian Starkman for such a fun, interesting and really meaningful overview of all things football!

The powerhouse that is Ashlee Livingstone dropped by the show today to riff on all things chasing breadcrumbs, crafting that juicy AF life and totally overhauling how we think about time and productivity! She walks us through:

A combination of energy, creativity and passion Ashlee is often described as a bit of a firecracker and a great listener who creates amazing opportunities for her clients to get real and share. After working for years with leaders and teams both in the non-profit and for-profit Ashlee has seen how a lack of self leadership can hold people back. Ashlee has developed the skill of understanding people, having great insight into what they aren’t saying and where they are struggling to help them make shifts towards better harmony. After her own personal growth journey, Ashlee has taken her passion for creating time freedom, self leadership and, her experience curating the life she wants to help others who are struggling with a lack of clarity, time, boundaries, burnout and blocks become more empowered, less stuck and finally in control of their lives.

If you need more from Ashlee you can find her on the interwebs here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-livingstone/
https://www.instagram.com/ourforte/

And as always, come hang out in my internet home for more episodes and bonus content! www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com

See you soon friend.

xo

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After a certain odd ex-reality star won the United States of America presidential election (He Who Shall Not Be Named) in 2016... Jill Wiley knew it was time to investigate that big dreamy dream of moving to another country. What a badass. She walks us through her story, riffing on:

Jill Wiley has followed breadcrumbs across the world, from Indiana to Norway. After 19 years as a teacher, plus experience as a business founder, stay-at-home-mom, and real estate agent/investor, she moved with her partner and 3 kids to Stavanger, Norway. The move took over 2 years of planning, saving, and paperwork, but after 3 years in Norway, they are loving life by the fjord. Today, Jill teaches 4 days a week at an international school, and spends her "free time" building helping teachers to find their joy.

Jill truly is a brilliant human and I could have heard her stories all day - here's where you can find more of her magic on the interwebs:

And as always, if you need support being brave AF in your work, head over to www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com for ways that I can help you with that lil' goal!

Thanks for joining!

xo

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Ever heard of fibromyalgia? Essentially it's a a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and sleep issues. The biggest fun of living with fibromyalgia? Increased sensitivity to pain.

Fran Garton dropped by to school me on living with fibromyalgia and her journey through it all. She riffs on:

Fran Garton, #1 bestselling author, speaker, Body-Positive Personal Trainer, Pain Reduction Coach and Fibromyalgia Warrior, teaches people to live pain-free. She teaches them to identify their triggers, reduce stress + set boundaries with easy-to-implement mindset, movement + nutrition strategies. Through her no BS coaching, mastery of modifications and effective movement programs, Fran’s here to add laughter and fun to your life, and shake up your approach to movement and pain. Her passion is advocating for inclusive movement practices and body acceptance. Fran’s been featured on Breakfast Television’s “Movin’ In The Morning”, CH Morning Live, Reader’s Digest UK and Thrive Global and is a coauthor of Body Bliss: The Journey to Body Acceptance. She enjoys volunteering with donkeys, playing with kittens, cross-stitching and having dance parties. Meet Fran + get ready to end your pain forever.

If you need more of Fran's magic, head to her interweb homes here:

And if you need more from me, Jess, head to my internet home to spend some time together: www.jesscritchlow.com

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Jill "The Dream Doula" VandenHeuvel drops by to talk ALL things chasing breadcrumbs and jumping into this one lil' life we got! She riffs on it all with us, including:

Jill considers herself a Dream Doula - and loves to help dreamers give birth to their soul babies. She's been a dreamer her whole life, and has always been passionate about helping others in deeply meaningful ways. She supports her clients with unconditional love, empowering perspectives, and a healthy dose of laughter to keep it fun!

And if you need more of Jill's magic find her on the interwebs at:

As for your host?

Jess Critchlow is a Facilitator and Trainer at Light Up Work, helping businesses finally make the people part work… by day. By… well, by later on in the day she’s a Confidence Coach who helps people finally squash the mind gremlins and be brave AF in work (and life).

She makes sure to bring a little something from all of her adventures in support of her clients. Whether that’s drawing on her time as a Learning and Development manager in tech, her experience as a TEDx Speaker, or her time contemplating ants with a monk at a Buddhist retreat, she always has a playful perspective to bring to the table.

And when she’s not chasing after her two kiddos and her one eyed poodle in Amherstburg Canada, you can find her drinking too much tea, getting yet another tattoo and geeking out on all things confidence, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Head to her online home to sign up for the list so you don't miss an episode! www.chasing-breadcrumbs.com

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Hanging with your BFF AND hitting record for a podcast episode? Well that's just fanfreakingtastic!

Join Carly Butler Verheyen as she walks us through how saying YES to things, even the ones that made no sense, has created a magical life. We riff on:

She is the ultimate breadcrumb chaser so I knew I had to get her on the show!

Find out more about her book, Life's Letter, here, and you can purchase a copy anywhere books are sold.

And as always, if you need more from me, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com for more free tips, resources and tools on being confident AF in work and life (even when you're awkward and sweaty like me).

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Turns out the 7 year itch isn't where it happens... Linda Hershman joins me to talk about Gray Divorce, or divorce over 50. This was a fascinating topic that really hit home for me given how many friends and family members have been impacted by later in life divorces.

Linda gives us her soulful and research backed views on:

Linda Hershman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and approved supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Her book, "Gray Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups," is the first comprehensive, culturally-informed treatment of the topic.

If you need more of Linda's wisdom please pick up a copy of her book or hop to her internet home to learn more: https://www.lindahershman.com

And as always, if you need more from me, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com to get free tools and resources to build that confidence muscle!

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Just me and you today and we're a week and a half into the new year so we gotta touch on new year resolutions.

We'll riff on:

As always, I'd love to hear from you and what's going on for you! Drop a message or head over to www.jesscritchlow.com so we can connect.

xo

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Money is weird, or at least it is for me. And don't get me started on how the joys of the holiday season... turns into sadness when my credit card statement rolls in a few weeks later!

So Juliann is here to walk us through the swamp of money. She digs into:

As the founder of the Investment Academy for Women, Juliann combines her love of investing, technical analysis, and life coaching to make investing simple and strategic. She helps women learn about personal finance and the stock market so they can gain confidence and clarity in handling their money.  

You can get more of her magic at her website https://www.investmentacademyforwomen.com/

And, as always, if you need support being brave AF (technical term) in your work, rewiring that damn brain of yours, head over to www.jesscritchlow.com to get tools and resources to get you there!

xo

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