Mom Talk #18: Insights and Conversations with Kelly and Jessica

from Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect · host Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox

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 01:01 Traveling Tips and Packing Essentials 01:12 Exploring New Products: Amazon Viral Makeup Bag 01:25 Personal Experiences with Packing and Traveling 02:09 Discussion on Toiletry Bags 04:59 The Excitement of New Purchases 07:07 The Importance of Self-Care and Healing 09:02 Personal Experiences with Spiritual Healing 12:15 The Importance of Body Work in Healing 13:58 The Power of Breathing Exercises 14:37 The Challenges and Joys of Motherhood 16:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Get our February Book Club Book: "You Will Find Your People" by Lane Moore Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Shop for your 2024 Legend Planner! Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here. Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off

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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 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 Podcast01:01 Traveling Tips and Packing Essentials01:12 Exploring New Products: Amazon Viral Makeup Bag01:25 Personal Experiences with Packing and Traveling02:09 Discussion on Toiletry Bags04:59 The Excitement of New Purchases07:07 The Importance of Self-Care and Healing09:02 Personal Experiences with Spiritual Healing12:15 The Importance of Body Work in Healing13:58 The Power of Breathing Exercises14:37 The Challenges and Joys of Motherhood16:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Get our February Book Club Book: "You Will Find Your People" by Lane Moore Continue your self-discovery with us: IG @chasingbrighter | Blog www.chasingbrighter.com Shop for your 2024 Legend Planner! Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here. Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off

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