The Brighter Podcast

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With honesty and vulnerability, best friends BatSheva and Chelsea open up about their trials, triumphs, and spiritual journeys, inspiring and empowering you to live a brighter, more fulfilled life. Based in Missouri with her husband and sweet puppy, Chelsea is an RN, holistic healer, plant medicine purveyor, coach and community leader. BatSheva, who lives with her 4 children in Los Angeles, is a Yale grad, coach, actress, singer/songwriter and screenwriter.Tune in each week and light up your own path to self-discovery, love, and growth.Find us on Instagram or TikTok @brighterandbrighter.life and drop us a line! We love to hear from our friends and listeners.Want even more? Feel free to look for BatSheva at www.the-confidence-coach.org or seek out Chelsea over at www.Soulscription.life where you can also purchase ceremonial grade cacao.

  1. 1d ago

    #56 Be Persistent or Let it All Go?

    Send us Fan Mail Be persistent. Also, let it go. Yes, both. 🐝  Chelsea and BatSheva dive into the paradox of persistence and surrender: the yin and the yang of getting what you want. They've kept their Daily W's going for three years and they're dazzled by the fruits. But BatSheva also admits she's letting things go every single day, and it rarely feels like persistence. Then comes the story that ties it together: a burst pipe, a closed management company, 25 hours without water, and one piece of advice from a friend: "blow up their phone."  We talk about:  The fruits of persistence: three years of Daily W's and countingHolding on and letting go in the same breathGuilt-free "unproductive" days, and trusting that what's meant for you won't pass you byPersistence in parenting, and the courage to examine your own blind spotsBook rec: On Her Knees by Regina Thomas Shower, and the Persephone and Demeter story of mother-daughter healingWhy community matters, and why keeping it in the dark helps it growBeing persistent in your offerings, then letting go of the outcome Tell us: where in your life do you need to be more persistent, and where do you need to let go? We want to hear it.   If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder to keep going. It's how this hive keeps growing. 🐝 The Brighter Podcast: real stories, tools, and techniques to help make your days a little brighter.

  2. Sep 23

    #55 Be a Rebel - How Small Acts of Rebellion Set Us Free

    Send us Fan Mail Chelsea and BatSheva get real about the good-girl, rule-follower conditioning so many of us carry — and the acts of rebellion that actually set us free. BatSheva shares the raw story of finally releasing years of pent-up anger at God after her marriage ended, and the new relationship with herself it cracked open. Chelsea talks about her letter-burning ritual — writing everything she never said to her parents, then releasing it for good. Together they get into why we're conditioned to be obedient, and how to rebel in a way that heals instead of harms.  We talk about:  BatSheva's story of releasing her anger at God — and the freedom that followedThe letter-burning ritual for releasing everything you've never saidGrowing up as the "good girl" and rule-followerHow religion, school, and family groom us into obedienceThe courage to speak your truth publicly, agreement or notWhy the youngest sibling is almost always the family rebel Tell us: what's the most rebellious thing you've ever done for your own healing? We want to hear it.   If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs permission to rebel a little. It's how this hive keeps growing. 🐝 The Brighter Podcast — real stories, tools, and techniques to help make your days a little brighter.

  3. Sep 9

    #54 Do You Fit Into Your Family?

    Send us Fan Mail   Do you actually fit into your family, or have you just gotten good at pretending? 🐝  Chelsea and BatSheva get honest about being the black sheep — in totally different ways. BatSheva relives the moment a near-stranger called her "the black sheep of the family" and the shame it triggered. Chelsea talks about being the black sheep for the opposite reason: the health, wellness, and spiritually-curious one in a family that does what the doctor says. Together they dig into why being different from your family feels so unsafe, and why the real question was never "do I fit" but "can I be okay even if I don't."  We talk about:  What it really means to feel like the black sheep of your familyThe ancient wiring behind our fear of not belongingA sister's text that changed how BatSheva saw her whole familyBeing the "different" one for choosing health, wellness, or spiritualityLetting go of a lifetime of seeking approvalA father, four kids, and one question that changed a family's legacy Tell us: do you feel like you fit into your family, or are you the black sheep? We want to hear it.   If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs it. It's how this hive keeps growing. 🐝    The Brighter Podcast — real stories, tools, and techniques to help make your days a little brighter.

  4. Aug 26

    #53 Comfort at What Cost?

    Send us Fan Mail   Are you playing it safe, or just playing it scared? 🐝  Chelsea admits she sabotaged her own Airbnb bookings to avoid the responsibility of success. BatSheva breaks down why she stayed comfortable in a marriage and a version of herself long after it stopped working. Together they get into why growth almost always feels uncomfortable first, and how to tell the difference between discomfort that's helping you and discomfort that's just hurting you.  We talk about:  Self-sabotage: staying "comfortable" instead of growingThe cold plunge and butterfly metaphors for pushing through discomfortNumbing out with alcohol or retail therapy and what it really costsStaying in a relationship for safety instead of truthFight, flight, freeze, and fawn what your nervous system is telling youFinding your own threshold between growth and self-harm Tell us: where are you choosing comfort over growth right now? We want to hear it.   If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs it. It's how this hive keeps growing. 🐝 The Brighter Podcast — real stories, tools, and techniques to help make your days a little brighter.

  5. Aug 12

    #52 Making friends as an adult is weird... or is it?

    Send us Fan Mail Making friends as an adult is weird... or is it? 🐝 In this episode, Chelsea and BatSheva get real about adult friendship: the awkward beginnings, the ritual that deepened their own bond fast, and the guilt-free art of letting go of friendships that no longer fit. It's honest, funny, and deeply relatable if you've ever wondered why making friends past childhood feels so much harder than it used to. Tell us: has making friends as an adult been weird for you, or do you still roll with your kindergarten crew? We want to hear your story. If this one hit home, subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with a friend (new or old). It's how this hive keeps growing. 🐝 The Brighter Podcast: real stories, tools, and techniques to help make your days a little brighter

  6. Jul 29

    #51 Wild Courage: What Happens When You Finally Say the Hard Thing

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 51 is here, and we recorded this one together, in person, in Columbia, Missouri! 🎙️✨ This episode kicks off a new topic in our Human Consciousness series: Wild Courage. Not the everyday kind of courage — the wild kind. The kind it takes to speak up in a space that was supposed to be safe and wasn't. The kind it takes to sit in a car with your best friend and finally say the thing you've been repressing for weeks. The kind it takes to send an email you're scared to send. In this conversation, BatSheva and Chelsea open up about: 🌿 What "Wild Courage" means and why it's different from everyday bravery 🌿 A painful experience of being shamed instead of supported in a space built on emotional safety 🌿 The "Throne of the Heart" practice for hearing every part of yourself before you respond 🌿 Life after divorce — rebuilding a career and finances from scratch with wild courage 🌿 Letting go of romantic patterns that aren't rooted in reality 🌿 Why healing happens in the presence of an empathetic witness 🌿 Our Daily W's: Wins, Wows, and Wishes This one is real, a little messy, and deeply human — because that's what Wild Courage actually looks like. We'd love to hear from you: where have you shown wild courage lately? Or where do you need it? Speak it like it's already happened — DM us, email us, or leave a comment. We read every single one. 💛 📚 Mentioned in this episode: Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 💌 Join our mailing list for updates twice a month  📱 Follow us on social for more from the Brighter Be community If this episode moved you, hit like, subscribe, and leave us a review — we read every one. Help us get the Brighter word out there. 💛 #BrighterPodcast #WildCourage #personalgrowth  #emotionalhealing  #humanconsciousness  #vulnerability  #selfdiscovery  #womensupportingwomen  #mentalhealthawareness  #divorcerecovery

  7. Jul 15

    #50 P#$$y Talk: We Go Deeper

    Send us Fan Mail   How much do you actually know about your own body? In Round 2 of P***y Talk, Chelsea and BatSheva explore the parts of women's anatomy, sexual health, and body awareness that many of us were never taught. From outdated medical education to the stigma surrounding women's bodies, this conversation is about replacing shame with knowledge and curiosity. Together, we discuss why accurate anatomy matters, how understanding your body can change your relationship with your health, and why these conversations deserve to happen openly and without embarrassment. In this episode, we explore: 🌿 Why many medical textbooks still don't show complete female anatomy 🌿 The groundbreaking research on the clitoris that most people have never heard about 🌿 Why teaching children the correct anatomical terms matters 🌿 Body image, scent stigma, and reconnecting with your body with compassion 🌿 The role of the endocannabinoid system in women's health 🌿 A personal conversation about menopause, hormone therapy, and osteoporosis This isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking better questions, learning together, and creating a space where women's health can be discussed with honesty, curiosity, and compassion. 💛 If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe to The Brighter Podcast for more conversations on healing, personal growth, emotional wellness, and living with intention. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—we'd love to hear your perspective.   📚 SHOW NOTES - Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (book) by Sheri Winston - The Endocannabinoid System (Harvard Medical School): https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569 - Beth Cannon, sex educator in LA: https://birthingrhythm.com - Mama Gena: https://mamagenas.com - Layla Martin: https://laylamartin.com - Neuroanatomy of the Clitoris https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.03.18.712572v1.full

  8. Jul 1

    #49 Micro Changes, Macro Impact

    Send us Fan Mail Can small habits really change your life? In this episode of The Brighter Podcast, Bat Shiva and Chelsea explore the incredible impact of micro habits—the small, intentional actions that can lead to meaningful, lasting transformation. If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with healthy routines, personal goals, or self-improvement, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective. Instead of chasing perfection or making drastic changes, you'll learn why tiny daily habits often create the biggest breakthroughs over time. Inspired by the principles behind Atomic Habits and supported by real-life experiences, this episode is filled with practical insights to help you build sustainable habits, strengthen your mindset, and create positive change without feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we discuss: Why micro habits are so effectiveHow small daily actions create lasting transformationBreaking free from the all-or-nothing mindsetSimple strategies for building habits that stickCreating consistency without relying on motivationPractical ways to improve your mental and emotional well-beingWhether you're beginning your personal growth journey or looking for simple ways to become more intentional each day, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, inspired, and equipped to take the next small step. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to follow The Brighter Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a little encouragement today.

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With honesty and vulnerability, best friends BatSheva and Chelsea open up about their trials, triumphs, and spiritual journeys, inspiring and empowering you to live a brighter, more fulfilled life. Based in Missouri with her husband and sweet puppy, Chelsea is an RN, holistic healer, plant medicine purveyor, coach and community leader. BatSheva, who lives with her 4 children in Los Angeles, is a Yale grad, coach, actress, singer/songwriter and screenwriter.Tune in each week and light up your own path to self-discovery, love, and growth.Find us on Instagram or TikTok @brighterandbrighter.life and drop us a line! We love to hear from our friends and listeners.Want even more? Feel free to look for BatSheva at www.the-confidence-coach.org or seek out Chelsea over at www.Soulscription.life where you can also purchase ceremonial grade cacao.

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    BrighterPodcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
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