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Ever feel like you don’t know where to begin OR like you have the best of intentions but get stumped on the execution?!⁠ Listen to this episode to stop feeling overwhelmed when you have too much to do, feel like it’s hard to get started, or find yourself procrastinating. These four simple strategies are perfect […]

If you were dropped into your life today, without any background about who you are, what you can achieve, or what you’ve been through… what would be your first move? I saw a similar question posed on social media the other day, and it stopped me in my tracks. Because all of us wake up […]

You know those days when life *sings* with positive momentum? You wake up with a good hair day, find a parking spot right out front, or casually discover a $20 bill in your pocket. ✨⁠ On the flip side, the opposite seems to ring true for days when absolutely nothing goes right, and the hurdles […]

If you’re feeling ALL the nerves about something, keep reading for one simple trick to stop a runaway mental train and transform the anxiety into more positive, peaceful emotions. I use this anytime I feel revved up, anxious, or overwhelmingly excited about something but want to bring myself back into feeling calm, centered, and in […]

Certified nutritional therapy practitioner and functional nutritionist Sarah Nevares joins us to share a mind-body approach to mental health. A Whole-Life Approach to Mental Health In Episode 30 of the Bright Life Podcast: A Whole-Life Approach to Mental Health Feat. Sarah Nevares, Sarah shares openly about her own journey with anxiety and ways she uses […]

What is it about making friends as an adult that can be so challenging?! The New York Times has written articles about it, researchers have studied the impact, and memes abound about it online. Without the built-in social network of college, and with ever-busier lives, it can be tougher to meet new people as an […]

We live in a culture that values hustle, achievement, and perfection, and sometimes, that’s the lens we look through to feel successful. But the truth is, you may already be successful in so many ways, and simply not seeing it with your current filters. So below is a little love note for anyone who wants […]

After being so nervous to launch a podcast, here are my biggest takeaways, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone dreaming of starting something new.

Elisabeth Huijskens is the co-founder of Trades of Hope, a fashion brand creating jobs for women around the world while lifting their families out of poverty.⁠

If you’re in between seasons — maybe wanting to become a business owner but still working a day job — it can be frustrating to feel like the caterpillar being dissolved alive as they wait for their next evolution. However, I’ve found that every single season serves your next one. So if you’re feeling like you’re spinning […]