
The BrightSpot Podcast
A podcast that gives you practical tools for dealing with everyday problems.
Episodes
54 episodes
Avoid Family Travel Disasters--BrightSpots Edition with Brian Jewell
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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43:50

Overcome the Burden of Student Loans--BrightSpots Edition with Kristina Ellis
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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33:00

Not Mexican Enough--BrightSpots Edition with Jackee Davalos
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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39:38

Real Money Talk for Hispanics--BrightSpots Edition with Juan Saavedra
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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56:14

The Lead Through Method -- BrightSpots Edition with Jose Vargas
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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38:58

How Parents Can Support Their Transgender Child--BrightSpots Edition with Lizette Trujillo
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... These episodes feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in hope...
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43:26

Homeschooling, Traditional Schooling, or Hybrid?--The BrightSpot
Parents are struggling with which schooling option is best for their child. Finn and Mata chat about the three different options, share stories, and provide our thoughts on this process. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:53

Talking with Kids about Money--BrightSpots Edition with Lauren Rilling
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... These episodes feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in hope...
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52:29

Teen Sleep Issues--The BrightSpot
Sleep drastically changes around puberty and has the potential to disrupt not only the teen's life, but all those around the teen. Parents struggle to understand why their teen has all of sudden turned into a night owl. And why are they so darn...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:16

Eradicating Selfishness through Generosity--BrightSpots Edition with Clint "Hawkeye" Herndon
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... These episodes feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in hope...
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40:14

Sleep Training-- The BrightSpot
Parents are all too familiar with sleep deprivation. But did you know it doesn't have to be that way?! Seriously! Sleep training infants and children is a life changer! Reclaim your 7 hours of sleep by listening to this episode. Here is...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:42

Minimizing Life-Work Conflict--BrightSpots Edition with Dr. Erica Bettac
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... These episodes feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in hope...
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42:16

Sleep -- The BrightSpot
Sleep is a physiological need, but not everyone prioritizes it. Finnegan and Mata share about their own sleep struggles and provide practical tips on improving your sleep. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:52

Parents! Bring Your Sexy Back! Yeah!--BrightSpots Edition with Coach Taz
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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44:08

Fortify the Family--BrightSpots Edition with Dr. Andrea Mata
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doing that makes them succeed and share that in...
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46:32

Home Cooking -- The BrightSpot
The benefits of cooking at home are astounding. Finnegan and Mata gab about the benefits and how to practically do it more. Enjoy!
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36:17

Building Relational Wealth--BrightSpots Edition with Zoe Asher
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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49:16

You Gotsta Move More -- The BrightSpot
Not everyone enjoys exercise, but we hear all the time that we are too sedentary. So what's someone who doesn't enjoy exercise to do? Finnegan and Mata share ways to combat being bumps on logs and provide practical tools to move more. ...
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34:24

Integration After Isolation--BrightSpots Edition with Lindsay Finnegan
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeeding in life! We attempt to better understand what they're doin...
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38:01

Self Care -- The BrightSpot
Finnegan and Mata are BACK! We don’t know if there’s anything that can bring on mom guilt faster than the thought of taking time to take care of yourself. But we believe that our families can’t afford for parents not to spend at le...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:25

Accepting Help and All You Need is One!--BrightSpots Edition with Alex Long
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succ...
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42:54

Empowering Youth to Develop a Voice--BrightSpots Edition with Isaiah Marshall
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succ...
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39:08

Reclaiming Creativity--BrightSpots Edition with Genein Letford
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succ...
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48:05

Destigmatizing Seeking Mental Health Treatment for Minorities -- BrightSpots Edition with Dr. Candyce Briggs
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succ...
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43:04

Follow the Science! -- BrightSpots Edition with Dr. Chris Ferguson
Spinoff show! But hopefully, this spinoff fares better than most spinoffs... Finn's focusing on being a mom, but don't worry, she'll be back! Mata flies solo in these spinoff episodes. These episodes will feature people who're succeedin...
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56:39
