Finding Balance and Building Human Connections with Jessica Colarco

This episode of the In Between podcast features an in-depth conversation with Jessica, co-host of the Chasing Brighter podcast. Jessica shares her journey from aspiring to be a doctor to finding her calling as a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She discusses her experiences working at a homeless shelter, the impact of volunteering on her career choice, and the importance of human connection. Jessica also details the challenges of licensure across states, the inception of her private practice, and balancing work with being a mother. The conversation shifts to the creation of the Chasing Brighter podcast with her sister, Kelly, aimed at inspiring personal joy and growth. They touch on various topics, including mental health, attachment styles, self-awareness, and the value of vulnerability in forming deeper connections. Jessica provides insights into understanding and navigating mental health diagnoses and the significance of self-care and personal development.

 

What You'll Hear:

• Jessica's Journey: From Preschool to Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• The Challenges and Triumphs of Building a Career in Social Work
• Navigating Life's In-Betweens: Work, Motherhood, and Starting a Private Practice
• The Power of Human Connection: Insights and Tips
• Navigating Modern Relationships: Dating, Ghosting, and Social Media
• Navigating Modern Dating and Attachment Styles
• Exploring Attachment Styles: From Theory to Personal Growth
• The Anxious-Avoidant Trap and Finding Security
• Anxiety vs. Intuition in Relationships
• Self-Diagnosis in the Age of Social Media
• Chasing Brighter: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Community Building

Connect with Jessica:

@chasingbrighter

 

Let's Connect:

@inbetweenconvos | @kassidy.owen