Episode 53

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20th Aug 2026

Becoming, Not Arriving

So many of us are waiting for the moment we finally "arrive." When we lose the weight. When the kids need us less. When work calms down. When we're more organized, more confident, more together... then we'll be happy. Then we'll rest.

But what if there isn't an arrival point? In this trailer, Jessica and Kelly open up Season 6 with a question that changes everything: what if this is it? Not in a depressing way, but in a freeing one. Maybe your life isn't something you have to perfect before you're allowed to enjoy it. Maybe you can be proud of who you are and still want to grow. Maybe rest doesn't have to be earned, and starting something before you feel ready is allowed too.

This season isn't about becoming the perfect version of yourself. It's about becoming more you.

Season 6 of Chasing Brighter, Becoming Not Arriving, begins September 3rd.

In This Episode:

  • Why the idea of "arrival" keeps so many of us stuck
  • Letting go of the myth that you have to be finished before you can be happy
  • Growth that's real, rest that's earned, and a life that's actually yours
  • What to expect from Season 6

Season 6 begins September 3rd. Subscribe now so you don't miss it.

Find us: Website: chasingbrighter.com Instagram/TikTok: @chasingbrighter

Keywords: chasing brighter, becoming not arriving, season 6, personal growth, self acceptance, letting go of perfectionism, rest without guilt, women's podcast, sisters podcast, real over perfect, growth mindset, self worth, starting before you're ready, permission to rest, life transitions

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Hosted by licensed therapist Jessica Colarco, Healing Is My Hobby is a cozy space where clinical wisdom meets real-life healing. Each week, we explore mental health topics like anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout—with simple tools and compassionate insight to help you feel better. But this isn’t just talk therapy.

Jessica also takes you along on her own healing journey—whether she’s trying a salt cave, diving into a life-changing book, or experimenting with new wellness rituals. This podcast is your invitation to learn, grow, and play with what healing can look like in your own life.

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Jessica Colarco, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience specializing in anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and panic disorder. She founded her private practice in 2017 and offers both in-person and telehealth therapy to help adults build self-worth, heal from trauma, and thrive. Jessica is the co-creator and co-host of the Chasing Brighter Podcast, a midlife guide to purposeful living.. She is currently developing online courses on mastering anxiety and healing from trauma to expand access to mental wellness tools. Jessica’s work empowers clients to embrace self-care, foster meaningful connections, and live with intention.