Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect

Kelly and Jessica explore their relationship with their bodies and identify how we can practice body compassion. 

Kelly and Jessica interview Safia Lyon, Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Provider Development for Prairie Health and Wellness.  She talks about the role of functional medicine.  She also describes her journey in healing from cancer and childhood trauma. 

Kelly and Jessica review their results from an Enneagram personality test. 

In our first book club book we dive into Gavin de Becker's book, "The Gift of Fear". This timeless book provides insight into our natural ability to detect danger

Today we interview Jessica's good friend Teresa. Teresa shares about her journey from growing up with 7 siblings and how her childhood adversity has shaped a life focused on gratitude and giving. 

Kelly and Jessica discuss the global shortage of employees and their thoughts on how that might impact your personal tipping etiquette. 

Kelly and Jessica share their top tips for managing a hectic family schedule. Kelly coins the term "self-full" which addresses the importance of prioritizing one's own needs even when it feels selfish. 

Jessica debriefs about her recent cruise.  Kelly and Jessica debate over beach versus forest vacations. An ice cream debate ensues. 

Kelly and Jessica dive into their own spiritual journeys and how they continue to do the "work".  They talk about the books they have read that sparked their own journey of self-discovery as well as what "spiritual" means to each of them. 

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