The Bright Side
iHeart Podcast Network
Start your day with The Bright Side, a daily talk show from Hello Sunshine! The Bright Side paves the way for a new era in women's stories, featuring unique, nuanced, and relatable conversations that bring women together. “For generations, women have been confined to singular identities. Fun or studious. Mom or career woman. Beautiful or intelligent,” says Simone Boyce, co-host and Emmy-nominated journalist, and producer. “By celebrating the breadth of women’s stories, we hope our audience feels empowered to own every page of their own story.”
Boyce is joined by Danielle Robay, journalist and TV host, and each week they invite wellness and friendship experts, celebrities, athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs to delight us with their knowledge and lived experiences. “As hosts, our goal is to add value to every conversation by curating practical takeaways for optimistic, empowered living,” says Robay. “I like to imagine that we’re planting little seeds the audience will nurture in the garden of their own minds."
“We created The Bright Side for anyone longing for a positive counterbalance to the negative news headlines that seem impossible to escape,” Boyce says. "So, when we thought about launching the podcast, we envisioned it for listeners who want to stay connected to the cultural conversation and walk away feeling inspired.” For Robay, she hopes listeners walk away feeling lighter and brighter. “We are navigating life's twists and turns with optimism, humor, and a sprinkle of sunshine. But most importantly, we are navigating them together.”
Listen to The Bright Side wherever you get your podcasts.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
Start your day with The Bright Side, a daily talk show from Hello Sunshine! The Bright Side paves the way for a new era in women's stories, featuring unique, nuanced, and relatable conversations that bring women together. “For generations, women have been confined to singular identities. Fun or studious. Mom or career woman. Beautiful or intelligent,” says Simone Boyce, co-host and Emmy-nominated journalist, and producer. “By celebrating the breadth of women’s stories, we hope our audience feels empowered to own every page of their own story.” Boyce is joined by Danielle Robay, journalist and TV host, and each week they invite wellness and friendship experts, celebrities, athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs to delight us with their knowledge and lived experiences. “As hosts, our goal is to add value to every conversation by curating practical takeaways for optimistic, empowered living,” says Robay. “I like to imagine that we’re planting little seeds the audience will nurture in the garden of their own minds." “We created The Bright Side for anyone longing for a positive counterbalance to the negative news headlines that seem impossible to escape,” Boyce says. "So, when we thought about launching the podcast, we envisioned it for listeners who want to stay connected to the cultural conversation and walk away feeling inspired.” For Robay, she hopes listeners walk away feeling lighter and brighter. “We are navigating life's twists and turns with optimism, humor, and a sprinkle of sunshine. But most importantly, we are navigating them together.” Listen to The Bright Side wherever you get your podcasts.
Language:
English
Episodes
De-Mystifying Investing With Simran Kaur
11/4/2024
Sometimes the barrier to entry with investing comes down to vocabulary: What’s an ETF? A bond? A stock? Simran Kaur is here to get you started if you have never invested before. She is an entrepreneur and founder of the platform Girls That Invest. She brings concise, clear, and actionable advice on where to start if you’re new to investing, and debunks some of the “common knowledge” many women have been fed about their abilities to manage and invest money.
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Duration:00:34:52
Poppin’ Off on People’s Sexiest, Tina Knowles’ Memoir, and Tom Hanks
10/31/2024
Chelsea Devantez is a TV writer, the author of the memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,” and the host of the podcast “Glorious Trash.” She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the pop culture moments of the week, from Tina Knowles’ memoir “Matriarch,” to People’s Sexiest Man of the Year, to Tom Hanks’ comments on aging . They also debate dating rules that feel… well… dated.
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Duration:00:32:26
A Very Haunted Halloween with Lauren Lapkus
10/31/2024
In our first-ever Halloween episode, Danielle and Simone are joined by comedian and Halloween enthusiast Lauren Lapkus. They dive into the spooky season with laughs and chills, sharing details about Lauren's hilarious podcast, “The Haunting,” where she brings real ghost stories to life through her character Theresa—a dead influencer stuck between worlds.
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Duration:00:25:48
Reclaim Your Sense of Self with Dr. Sara Kuburic
10/30/2024
For those of us who have ever asked “Who am I?” — this one’s for you. Dr. Sara Kuburic — aka The Millennial Therapist — has asked herself this question, and dedicated her career to helping others answer it. She delves into the distinction between our identity and our roles, how we often lose ourselves in the expectations placed upon us, and how taking responsibility can be sexy.
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Duration:00:32:27
Ghosted? Let’s Talk About It with Sabrina Zohar
10/29/2024
Dive deep with us into the spookiest dating trend of all: GHOSTING! Dating coach and host of “The Sabrina Zohar Show” Sabrina Zohar returns to the show to unpack why people ghost and how to better deal with this modern disappearing act. As we dig into emotional availability and communication styles, Sabrina helps us navigate the confusion that comes with being left on read.
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Duration:00:31:33
Behind the Pages with author Lauren Ling Brown
10/28/2024
While overcoming mental and physical setbacks, author Lauren Ling Brown turned to writing to get through one of the toughest times in her life. In the latest edition of Shelf Life, Lauren discusses her debut novel and October pick for Reese’s Book Club, “Society of Lies.” She talks lessons of perseverance in times of doubt and believing in your ideas—how they come to life just might surprise you.
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Duration:00:36:27
Poppin' Off with Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins
10/25/2024
Would you let AI win your arguments for you, a TikTok filter guide your makeup game, or the internet influence your “winter arc”? To dive into these questions and more, we’re joined by Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, the dynamic duo behind the popular beauty podcast “Breaking Beauty.” They also pop off on the latest beauty trends, and give expert recommendations for splurges, drugstore gems, and holiday gifts.
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Duration:00:36:33
Raven-Symoné Is an Old Soul
10/24/2024
There is only one Raven-Symoné. From That’s So Raven to The Cheetah Girls to the CW’s original game show Scrabble, she is a luminary in the art of television. She joined superfans Danielle and Simone to talk about what she has learned from her tenure as a performer, what is next for her as a director, and why she always asks her younger actors to closely study the slapstick comedians she grew up with.
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Duration:00:42:42
Cutting Through the ADHD Noise with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
10/23/2024
Dr. Sasha Hamdani — known on social media as @thepsychdoctormd — is a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. She shines a light on the unique ways ADHD presents in women, the impact of late diagnoses, and the surprising interplay between hormonal changes and ADHD symptoms. Dr. Hamdani also shares her personal insights and expertise in managing her own ADHD diagnosis.
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Duration:00:33:56
How to Publish Your First Book: LitUp’s Chatham Greenfield and Laura Taylor Namey
10/22/2024
Danielle and Simone are joined by Chatham Greenfield and Laura Taylor Namey of Reese's Book Club's LitUp program, a fellowship that uplifts and supports underrepresented writers. Chatham Greenfield is a fellow in the inaugural class of LitUp, and their mentor is New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey. They join The Bright Side to talk about getting Greenfield's debut novel — Time and Time Again — published.
You can find Time and Time Again, as well as Laura Taylor Namey's book A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, on Apple Books or wherever you get your books
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Duration:00:32:34
Getting Farm Curious with Molly Yeh
10/21/2024
When she first made the move from New York City to a farm in Minnesota, Molly Yeh embarked on a whole new life. She is the host of the Food Network’s series Girl Meets Farm and a New York Times bestselling cookbook author. Her new book, Sweet Farm!, is out next year. She came on the show to talk about fall cooking ahead of the holidays, how her training as a classical percussionist informs her work as a cook, and what it’s like to make a life on a farm.
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Duration:00:34:44
Poppin’ Off with Claudia and Jackie Oshry
10/18/2024
Claudia and Jackie Oshry are sisters and co-hosts of the pop culture podcast “The Toast.” They join Danielle and Simone to pop off about PDA, repurposing your wedding ring, and unwanted exes coming back into your life.
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Duration:00:32:11
Building the Life You Want with Camila Alves McConaughey
10/17/2024
When she first moved to the United States from Brazil as a teenager, entrepreneur, model, and author Camila Alves McConaughey worked as a house cleaner. She soon rose to fame and launched a stellar modeling career. She’s since become an advocate for healthy eating and launched a lifestyle brand called Women of Today. She joins the show to talk about how she lives with integrity in matters of family, career, and for herself.
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Duration:00:27:08
Everyday Ayurveda with Radhi Devlukia
10/16/2024
Radhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, author of the book JoyFull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly, host of A Really Good Cry podcast, and Co-founder of Juni Tea. In this installment of Wellness Wednesday, she breaks down the essential practice of eating a plant-based diet according to the principles of Ayurveda, an ancient, holistic system of medicine. She breaks down what it is, how to incorporate it into your daily life, and why it brings her joy.
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Duration:00:23:51
Comedian Leanne Morgan Is in Her Lane
10/15/2024
As a middle-aged mother of three from Tennessee, Leanne Morgan breaks all the stereotypes of what it takes to succeed in comedy. Yet, after two decades of homing her distinct style of "clean comedy," Leanne's down-to-earth, relatable humor has catapulted her into the spotlight, with the help of a viral video and support from stars like Reese Witherspoon.
Today on the show the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia" shares her unlikely journey from growing up in a farming family to selling out the Grand Ole Opry, how she never gave up on her Hollywood dream, and why her audience hasn't feel "seen" until now.
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Duration:00:25:52
“Looking for Smoke” with K.A. Cobell
10/14/2024
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, author K.A. Cobell joins to talk about her debut novel, “Looking for Smoke,” which is the fall young adult pick for Reese’s Book Club. She tells Danielle and Simone about her own experience within the Blackfeet Nation, how she navigates her mixed-race identity, and why she decided to write a thriller that sheds light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic.
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Duration:00:29:52
Celebrating Some Unforgettable "Shelf Life" Moments
10/11/2024
In this special bonus episode, we revisit some special "Shelf Life" conversations with authors from Reese's Book Club. We’ll hear insightful clips from conversations with bestselling writers J. Courtney Sullivan (author of The Cliffs), Alexene Farol Follmuth (author of Twelfth Knight), and Ally Condie (author of The Unwedding). Dive into the complexities of identity and family, explore the nuances of female empowerment, and hear heartfelt reflections on parenting and resilience.
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Duration:00:22:37
Poppin’ Off with Naz Perez
10/11/2024
Naz Perez is a host, film critic, and founder of the support group Heartbroken Anonymous. On today’s Poppin’ Off we talk about the hottest Halloween costume ideas this year, big Y2K fashion comebacks, and what to look out for next year's "Superfine" Met Gala.
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Duration:00:38:26
Anna Marie Tendler Wants You To Know You’re Not Crazy
10/10/2024
Today is World Mental Health Day, and author and artist Anna Marie Tendler comes on the show to talk about her buzzy, New York Times bestselling memoir Men Have Called Her Crazy. In her book she recounts her experiences being hospitalized at a mental health facility, her journey to understanding herself in the wake of several failed relationships over the course of her life, and the power of self-acceptance. Anna’s precise, brave account is an invitation to women to break patterns, practice better mental health, and commit to the hard work of rewriting a bold future for yourself.
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Duration:00:30:47
What You Always Wanted to Know About Therapy with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
10/9/2024
World Mental Health Day is tomorrow. Today’s Wellness Wednesday segment features Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist, host & founder of the mental health platform and podcast Therapy for Black Girls, and author of Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. We dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about therapy but were too afraid to ask: how and when to start therapy, how to navigate the relationship with a therapist, what therapy is for, and what kind of therapy might be right for you.
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Duration:00:36:11