Living In REEL Life with Leighton Luffburrow

The Curiosity Crisis

Have you ever wondered how much you're missing simply because you never got curious enough to ask? In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I'm talking about the importance of curiosity in a world that seems to be losing it. From the growing literacy crisis to the embarrassing fact that I went two whole years not realizing I could skip a song because I was too lazy to look it up, I've been realizing how often we settle for not knowing. I'll share why downloading Substack unexpectedly reignited my love of learning, how curiosity can open doors to new ideas, and why I think we're not hungry enough for knowledge anymore. Plus, I'm sharing some of my favorite books and the stories that have stuck with me long after I turned the last page. If you've ever felt stuck, bored, or like you're just going through the motions, this episode might be the reminder you need to start asking more questions. Because sometimes the difference between staying where you are and discovering something amazing is simply being curious. Watch Video Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast] Instagram:@claireinachairpodcast NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM!

You Can Make An Impact with Cassy Cox

What does it really mean to make an impact? In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I sit down with Cassy Cox, Executive Director of Global Newborn Solutions, to talk about the life changing work being done to help premature and vulnerable babies around the world. As someone whose was born premature , this conversation is especially close to my heart. Cassy shares the mission behind Global Newborn Solutions, the stories that have stayed with her forever, and the challenges mothers and newborns face every day across the globe. We also talk about purpose, compassion, and how teenagers can make a real difference, even when it feels like one person can't change a global problem. Whether you're interested in medicine, humanitarian work, business, marketing, engineering, or simply helping others, this episode will inspire you to use your unique gifts to create positive change. Learn more about Global Newborn Solutions: https://www.globalnewborn.org [https://www.globalnewborn.org] Follow Global Newborn Solutions: Instagram: @globalnewbornsolutions Follow Claire In A Chair: Instagram: @claireinachairpodcast WATCH VIDEO EPISODE'S HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig] New episodes every Sunday at 9am!

What Every Teen Needs to Hear with Mark Bogart

This week on Claire in a Chair, I sit down with our high school youth leader at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, Mark Bogart, to talk about faith, doubt, friendship, and what it's really like being a teenager today. We discuss the challenges teens face, why community matters, what Workcamp means to so many students, and the one thing he hopes every teenager remembers. Whether you're strong in your faith, asking questions, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. Instagram-@MDUMCyouth Instagram-@claireinchairpodcast WATCH VIDEO EPISODES HERE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig] New episodes every Sunday at 9am!

I Tried Rejection Therapy...

In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I talk about trying something called rejection therapy and what it taught me about putting myself out there. I share a few moments that surprised me, like reaching out to people I admire and actually getting responses, and realizing that opportunities open up way more often than we expect when we just ask. I also talk about how I used to stop myself from trying things because I assumed the answer would be no, and how that mindset has slowly started to shift. This episode is really about learning not to limit yourself before you even try. It’s about asking the question, sending the message, and going for things even when there’s a chance of rejection. Because most of the time, the worst outcome really isn’t as scary as we think, and you genuinely never know what can happen until you try. Watch Video Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast] My Instagram- @claireinachairpodcast D&A Instagram-@Dwell&Adorn D&A Website-https://www.dwellandadorn.com [https://www.dwellandadorn.com] NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNAY AT 9AM!

It's Only Your First Time Living

This is your first time living… so why do we expect ourselves to have it all figured out? In this episode of Claire In A Chair, I talk about why teenagers feel everything so deeply and why that’s not a bad thing. We’re all going through things for the first time: friendships, heartbreak, pressure, identity, all of it, and somehow we’re expected to handle it perfectly when we’re literally still learning how life works. If you’ve ever been told you’re “overdramatic” or “too emotional,” this episode is for you. Watch Video Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast] My instagram-@claireinachairpodcast D&A instagram-@Dwell&Adorn Dwell&Adorn Website- https://www.dwellandadorn.com [https://www.dwellandadorn.com] NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNAY AT 9AM!