Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

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 healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica explore how to make a plan to take care of yourself during the holiday season.

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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!

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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 healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica invite Brooke to explore Elin Hilderbrand's novel "Winter Street". 

Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com

Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/

We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!

Thanks for listening!!!

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 healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica talk about memorable gifts from holidays past and share their tips to help ease the stress of gift giving. 

Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com

Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/

We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!

Thanks for listening!!!

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 healthy and happy during the holidays.  In this episode Kelly and Jessica interview our resident health expert, Safia Lyon, Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Provider Development for Prairie Health and Wellness.  She utilizes an internal family systems perspective when it comes to setting boundaries with family during holiday gathering. Jessica, Kelly and Safia each share successful tips for thriving a family gathering during the holidays.

Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com

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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!

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Kelly and Jessica debrief about their trip together in Cooperstown, NY.  They talk about the stresses of traveling with family and explore boundary setting. This was the first time we travelled together, as adults, as sisters.  We have no other siblings, just each other -- it was a learning experience!

Topics we cover:

 - Understanding each others' travel habits and needs

 - Setting expectations with family before travel

 - Voicing your concerns without hurting feelings 

 - Learning to get along when you only have 1 car!

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 Katz, MFT.  She shares tips, strategies and tools to help couples maintain a connection through the holiday chaos.  

Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com

Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/

We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!

Thanks for listening!!!

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 Justice in the month of October.  Kelly and Jessica discuss Angie Thomas' debut novel, "The Hate U Give". 

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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!! 

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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 the month of October. In today's episode Kelly and Jessica interview Dawn Ruzich.  She is the Vice President of Research & Development at Lawndale Christian Legal Center.  Dawn talks about the work being done at LCLC, which grew out of the community’s expressed need for competent, affordable legal services. They have provide zealous, holistic, criminal defense, free of charge, to the youth of North Lawndale, a neighborhood in Chicago.

We also talk about work-life balance, managing stress and our love of reading. And we hear about some of Dawn's favorite recent books.

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We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!! 

Thanks for listening!!!

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 Dr. Sara Demoiny.  She is an Associate Profession at Auburn University and her research interests focus on the manner in which race and whiteness are taught in social studies teacher education.  Sara explains critical race theory and explores the importance of social studies in all levels of academia. 

Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/

We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!! 

Thanks for listening!!!