Welcome to Season 3 of Bright Side Up and a long-overdue catch-up with Erin and Chelsea!
This year, Erin and Chelsea aren’t adding habits, goals, or pressure. They’re removing the things that quietly drain energy, joy, and alignment.

From overcommitment and people-pleasing to relationships that no longer fit, hustle disguised as wellness, and outdated narratives about time and “being behind,” this episode flips the usual new year, new you script on its head.
We talk about:

• Why “busy” is often a boundary issue
• Letting go of relationships without villainizing anyone
• Releasing the need to explain yourself
• Rest as a nervous-system necessity (not laziness)
• Trusting your own timeline — especially in midlife

This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, quietly burnt out, or ready to choose peace without burning their life down.
You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

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One of our most listened to episodes in Season 2. Did you miss it? Well here ya go...

Here's the thing, mornings feel so much lighter when we give ourselves a little love the night before. In this episode, we're talking about how just a few mindful minutes before bed can completely shift the energy of your tomorrow. And no, this isn't about having some Pinterest-perfect evening routine. It's about simple, doable things that actually make your life easier.
We're covering the game-changers that really work: laying out clothes to skip the morning wardrobe spiral, doing a gentle kitchen reset that helps you wake up to calm instead of clutter, and prepping what you can (coffee, lunches, smoothie ingredients) so your sleepy morning brain gets a break. We'll also talk about taking two minutes to peek at tomorrow's calendar so you can go to bed feeling clear instead of anxious, setting a kind tech boundary that helps you actually rest, and carving out just five minutes for something that refills your cup, whether that's journaling, stretching, or a little skincare moment.
If you have kids, we've got you covered: quick tidy-ups, backpack checks, and simple routines that turn chaotic mornings into something more manageable.
This episode is all about being gentle with yourself while setting your future self up for success. It's not about doing more, it's about caring for tomorrow's version of you with less stress and more ease. Because you deserve mornings that feel good.

Tune in and start winning your mornings tonight!

This is the episode you listen to when you’re ready to close the loop on 2025 and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

In our 69th episode and final episode of 2025, we’re breaking down how to intentionally wrap up a powerful 9 year and set yourself up for a bold, action-oriented 1 year ahead. We talk about what a 9 year actually means for your life, why completion is non-negotiable right now, and how to clear physical, emotional, and energetic clutter so you’re not dragging old stories into a new chapter.

We’re also diving into the shift from the Chinese Year of the Snake into the Year of the Horse, what this transition symbolizes, how it impacts your energy, and how to work with it instead of against it. Think intuition to momentum. Wisdom to movement. Reflection to execution.

Erin also shares the exact game-changing ChatGPT prompt she uses to get clear, accurate insight and actionable advice, so you can stop spiraling, start deciding, and move forward with intention.

This episode is part manifestation, part strategy, part reality check, with tangible steps you can take right now to create alignment and action in 2026.

If you’ve felt like something is ending, something is calling, or you’re ready to move differently next year… this is your sign.

Wrap up 2025 with intention.

Step into 2026 with direction.

Let’s go.

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Integrative Wellness Practitioner and Health Coach Giselle Schroer to unlock the secrets of hormonal balance for women in their 40s. After experiencing her own health crisis when unexplained symptoms "hijacked" her body, Giselle discovered the power of functional lab testing and holistic approaches to reclaim her well-being.

Giselle shares her personal journey from hormonal chaos to balance and reveals why modern women face unprecedented challenges to their endocrine health. As a busy mother of two active boys, she offers practical, sustainable strategies that work within the demands of real life.

You'll discover:

The daily habits that can transform your hormonal health

The critical connection between blood sugar and hormone balance

Why sleep is non-negotiable and how it affects your entire endocrine system

Stress-reduction techniques that actually work for busy women

Hidden hormone disruptors lurking in everyday products

How certain exercises might be harming rather than helping your hormones

Dietary approaches that support hormonal balance (and which popular diets might be making symptoms worse)

The unexpected root causes behind low energy, bloating, and weight gain

How functional lab testing can uncover what's really happening in your body

The gut-hormone connection that many women overlook

Join us for this empowering conversation as Giselle provides actionable insights to help you take control of your hormonal health and thrive at every stage of life.

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This week, we’re getting very dialed on holiday etiquette… aka how to show up as the most gracious, grounded, elevated version of yourself this season. Think: less chaos, more intention. Less “oops,” more “she’s that girl.”

Chelsea and Erin break down the top 10 etiquette rules every woman should know before stepping into a dinner party, office gathering, or full-on family frenzy. We’re talking RSVPs that don’t take three days, chic host gifts that don’t scream last-minute, the exact polite arrival window, and yes… why your phone needs to take the night off.

We’ll cover table manners without the stuffiness, reading the energy of a room (major skill), bringing both a gift and good vibes, plus the art of a thoughtful thank-you that actually stands out.

If you want to glide through the holidays like you have your life together—even if you don’t—this episode is your new seasonal survival guide.

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In this week’s episode of Bright Side Up, we’re coming in HOT with some life-changing updates. Chelsea shares big news that unfolded right after last week’s episode, the kind of universe wink that reminds you that when you remove something from your life, you make space for something even better to land. Proof that alignment isn’t just a vibe… it’s a strategy.
We also look ahead at what’s coming for Bright Side Up in 2026 (hint: expansion, evolution, and a lot of manifestation magic), plus we’re giving you our no-fluff guide to gifting. We’re talking the perfect presents for the impossible-to-shop-for people and the gifts you absolutely need in your own life. And yes — we’ve got a full list of gems under $20 because thoughtful doesn’t have to mean expensive.
It’s part cosmic plot twist, part future vision, part holiday cheat sheet and all heart. Tune in and get the goods.

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In this episode of Bright Side Up, we’re getting into that end-of-year energy, you know, the mix of reflection, reset, and a tiny bit of chaos. We’re breaking down the habits we’re obsessed with right now, the ones that actually keep us grounded, glowing, and feeling like the most aligned versions of ourselves as we roll into a new year.
We’re talking rituals that help you stay anchored when life gets loud, the small non-negotiables that make a massive difference, and the commitments we’re making to ourselves (and each other) to walk into January with clarity and momentum.
Erin shares her go-to tip for sparking unexpected joy, the kind that snaps you out of autopilot and reminds you that life gets to feel good. Chelsea dives into a lifestyle shift of what she removes when she wants to change something big in her life. (Spoiler: subtracting is sometimes more powerful than adding.)
Think of this episode as your permission slip to slow down, realign, and curate the habits that make you feel anchored, energized, and lit up from the inside out. We’re closing out the year with intention and bringing you with us!

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Here's the thing, mornings feel so much lighter when we give ourselves a little love the night before. In this episode, we're talking about how just a few mindful minutes before bed can completely shift the energy of your tomorrow. And no, this isn't about having some Pinterest-perfect evening routine. It's about simple, doable things that actually make your life easier.
We're covering the game-changers that really work: laying out clothes to skip the morning wardrobe spiral, doing a gentle kitchen reset that helps you wake up to calm instead of clutter, and prepping what you can (coffee, lunches, smoothie ingredients) so your sleepy morning brain gets a break. We'll also talk about taking two minutes to peek at tomorrow's calendar so you can go to bed feeling clear instead of anxious, setting a kind tech boundary that helps you actually rest, and carving out just five minutes for something that refills your cup, whether that's journaling, stretching, or a little skincare moment.
If you have kids, we've got you covered: quick tidy-ups, backpack checks, and simple routines that turn chaotic mornings into something more manageable.
This episode is all about being gentle with yourself while setting your future self up for success. It's not about doing more, it's about caring for tomorrow's version of you with less stress and more ease. Because you deserve mornings that feel good.
Tune in and start winning your mornings tonight!

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