Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

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 the conversation covers traveling hacks including a recommended Amazon Travel Cosmetic Bag, Free People Movement's Quilted Carry All bag and essentials for efficient packing. The hosts also mention Nike shoes and the importance of bodywork for personal healing, mentioning practices such as Reiki healing, acupuncture, spiritual healing, and yoga. Emphasizing the importance of regulating the nervous system for stress reduction, they recommend breathing exercises and books like 'The Body Keeps Score'. The discussion concludes with the importance of mother-child bonding at all ages.

00:03 Introduction to the Podcast

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Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. In this episode of the Chasing Brighter podcast, hosts Kelly and Jessica discuss our January Book Club book 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a preeminent neuroscientist known for his work on understanding trauma and its impact on mental health. The book, replete with various case studies, examines several methods of treatments beyond typical practices that may not be accessible due to constraints like insurance. This book is a publishing phenomenon that has kept selling long after it first hit the shelves in 2014. 

During this episode we dive in:

• The complexity of trauma and its varying definitions, effects and healing processes

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Big Think - YouTube Episodes from Dr. van der Kolk: 'How the body keeps the score on trauma' AND '6 ways to heal trauma without medication'

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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 home renovation, what to do when your schedule is thrown out the window and the stress of choosing the best education for your children. 

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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 career ended with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Smithy shares her tips for identifying your triggers and self-soothing by engaging our parasympathetic nervous system. 

Get our January Book Club Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Books discussed in this episode: 

"What Happened to You"

"Sensitive Is The New Strong"

"Why We Sleep"

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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.

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This week we talk to Jesica Medellin author of First Moon Manuala 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

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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

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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 Chasing Brighter Podcast

Get our January Book Club Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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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. 

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Pick Up our  January Book Club Book: "The Body Keeps The Score"

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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 management. Towards the end, they stress the importance of living purposefully according to personal life goals.

01:05 Reflecting on the Year 2023

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