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Holiday Self-Care Strategies: Find Peace and Joy During the Busy Season

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The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, connection, and celebration—but let’s be real, it’s also overwhelming. Between gift shopping, social obligations, family dynamics, and endless to-do lists, it’s no wonder we feel stressed and burnt out. Today, we’re talking about how to find peace amidst the chaos with practical self-care strategies that […]

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Home for the Holidays: How to Reconnect with Family and Friends

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The holidays are a special time, full of tradition and joy—but they’re also an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends in meaningful ways. In today’s episode of Chasing Brighter, we explore how to foster deeper connections, move beyond superficial interactions, and create moments of true belonging. Let’s dive into some practical tips to make

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Holiday Gift Guide: Stress-Free Shopping Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the stress of gift-giving. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, kids, friends, or even yourself, finding thoughtful gifts can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back! In this special holiday blog post, inspired by our latest Chasing Brighter podcast episode, we’re sharing a curated list

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Our Best Tips for Setting Financial Boundaries during the Holidays

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Hello, and welcome to Chasing Brighter, the podcast where we dive into topics that help make midlife your best life. I’m thrilled you’re here! Today, we’re tackling something many of us need to hear, especially during the holidays: setting financial boundaries. The holiday season is filled with joy, but it also brings a lot of

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Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family During the Holidays

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Chasing Brighter! I’m so thrilled to have you here for today’s post, which is all about making the holidays feel fulfilling, not overwhelming. As a middle-aged mom and co-host of Chasing Brighter, I’ve learned that boundary-setting with family can be a game-changer during the holiday season. It’s amazing how simple

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Mindful Drinking and Stress Management During the Holidays

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The festive season is upon us, and while it can be a magical time of year, many of us—especially women—find ourselves carrying an additional mental load. The pressure of planning, coordinating, and making sure everything is perfect can become overwhelming, leading to heightened stress and even increased alcohol consumption. In this episode we talk about

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Haunted Health: Health Myths That Have Haunted Women for Centuries

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Exploring Bizarre Health Myths That Have Haunted Women for Centuries Welcome to Haunted Women’s Health, where we dive deep into the strange, historical, and often unsettling health myths that have shaped women’s lives for centuries. From ancient Greece to the Victorian era and beyond, women have endured bizarre medical theories and practices based on cultural

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