Is your self-care rooted in who you are now—or who you learned to be growing up?

In the Season Five premiere of Chasing Brighter, Jessica and Kelly kick things off with a light-hearted, nostalgic conversation about beauty trends—starting with the surprising return of dusting (yes, body powder is having a moment 👀).

What begins as a playful throwback quickly turns into a deeper reflection on how self-care, cleanliness, and comfort are shaped by family traditions, cultural norms, and sensory memories. From childhood scents to evolving wellness rituals, this episode explores how trends cycle back around—and why reconnecting with ourselves is often about honoring what feels grounding, not what’s trending.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s familiar, sometimes it’s new, and sometimes it’s simply noticing what brings you back home to yourself.

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Inside This Conversation:

Dusting is making a comeback as a beauty trend.
The hosts reminisce about their childhood experiences with body powder.
Cultural perspectives on cleanliness vary widely.
Self-care practices can be influenced by family traditions.
Trends in beauty and self-care often repeat over time.
The importance of reconnecting with oneself is emphasized.
The hosts discuss the role of scents in personal care.
They highlight the significance of compassion in understanding others' self-care habits.
The conversation reflects on how children perceive cleanliness and self-care.
Listeners are encouraged to explore new self-care practices.
Subscribers of the newsletter receive a free seven day Chasing Brighter challenge or a seven day brighter challenge.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season Five

03:08 The Return of Dusting

05:48 Scented Trends and Body Care

08:34 Cultural Perspectives on Cleanliness

11:29 Self-Love and Connection Challenge

12:10 NEWCHAPTER

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