The Bright Side
iHeart Podcast Network
Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empower women as they tackle life each day and add joy to their morning routines. Join Danielle and Simone and the Hello Sunshine community every weekday for entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empower women as they tackle life each day and add joy to their morning routines. Join Danielle and Simone and the Hello Sunshine community every weekday for entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more.
Language:
English
Episodes
Poppin’ Off with Nina Parker
9/6/2024
Danielle and Simone dive into this week’s hottest pop culture stories with Emmy-nominated TV host and fashion designer Nina Parker. They get into Kim Kardashian's contract for her son’s YouTube channel, the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, and the buzz on “Who TF Did I Marry” — the viral TikTok series from earlier this year now set to become a real-life TV show.
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Duration:00:33:42
Changing the Narrative around Disability in the Media with Sophie Morgan
9/5/2024
The 2024 Paralympics are officially underway and host Sophie Morgan is checking in! The disability rights advocate is making history as one of the first disabled broadcasters covering the Paralympics for NBC. Sophie joins the Bright Side to share her journey to hosting the games, how she’s leading the charge for change for disabled travelers in the UK, and what fuels her unstoppable spirit.
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Duration:00:29:42
The Power and Possibility of Psychedelics with Dr. Harriet De Wit
9/4/2024
Delve into the fascinating world of psychedelics with Dr. Harriet De Wit, a renowned expert in psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience. Discover what truly happens in the brain during psychedelic experiences, from the science behind microdosing to the potential of psychedelics as treatments for mood disorders and even PTSD. Dr. De Wit provides insights into the effects of MDMA and LSD, the history of these substances, and how societal perceptions are shifting. Plus, get a sneak peek into Reese’s 100th Book Club pick, "The Comfort of Crows" by Margaret Renkl, and how it beautifully intertwines memoir and nature writing.
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Duration:00:37:21
Unlocking Your Leadership Superpowers with Julia Boorstin
9/3/2024
Has anyone ever called you too emotional? Or too shy? Too ambitious? Or too inquisitive? Your biggest weakness could actually be one of your greatest strengths and there are stats to back that up. Julia Boorstin is a CNBC senior media and tech correspondent and author of “When Women Lead” – which reveals the odds-defying leadership approaches of women running the world's most innovative and successful companies. Julia joins the Bright Side to discuss what happens when women lead and why we are actually the leaders we’ve been looking for.
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Duration:00:28:59
The Unsung Women of the Labor Movement with Jenny Kaplan
9/2/2024
Happy Labor Day! We’re celebrating the unsung women of the labor movement with Jenny Kaplan – CEO and co-founder of Wonder Media Network and the host of the “Womanica” podcast. Jenny shares the herstories of the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet, equal pay activists, a labor activist focused on gender and race in the workplace, and a politician engaged in women’s and workers’ issues while she was in Congress.
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Duration:00:30:06
Poppin’ Off with Diosa Femme
8/30/2024
Diosa Femme is a writer, producer, and the co-founder of “Locatora Radio,” a platform dedicated to spotlighting untold stories and shifting cultural narratives. She joins Simone and Danielle to dissect the latest pop culture moments, like the remake of “La Bamba,” whether it’s time for Brat Summer to be over, and Naomi Osaka's bold tennis look.
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Duration:00:38:35
The Parent’s Guide to Navigating “Back to School” with Abbie Schiller
8/29/2024
We’re back with another segment of “Mom Friend,”a judgment-free zone to explore the often-overwhelming work of parenting. Today, we’re talking back to school – and specifically how parents are navigating that transition. Abby Schiller, founder of The Mother Company and life coach, joins the Bright Side to offer ways for parents to cope with change and at the same time, empower their children to be independent. Have a parenting question? Send an email or voice memo to hello@thebrightsidepodcast.com.
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Duration:00:33:16
The Power of Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler
8/28/2024
Did you know perfectionism isn’t necessarily a bad thing? Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist and author of the book “The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control,” doesn’t want you to see perfectionism as a flaw, rather – a superpower. On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Katherine shares advice on how to harness that power of perfectionism and use it to our advantage.
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Duration:00:32:25
Reese's Book Club Author Rainbow Rowell on “Slow Dance”
8/27/2024
Best known for her hit young adult novels "Eleanor & Park" and "Fangirl," Rainbow Rowell has been called “the best thing to happen to young adult literature in ages” by Vox. Today, she joins The Bright Side to discuss her new book “Slow Dance,” the Reese’s Book Club pick for August.
The New York Times bestselling author opens up about who inspired the characters in her latest novel, the health scare that made her think she might never write another book, and the vital importance of unflinching storytelling for young people, especially as her early work continues to be banned. You can find “Slow Dance” on Apple Books or wherever you get your books.
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Duration:00:34:13
Plan the Ultimate International Vacation with Alexis Bowen
8/26/2024
We’re spilling the secrets to planning the ultimate international vacation with travel expert and co-founder of the travel agency Elsewhere by Lonely Planet, Alexis Bowen. She joins the Bright Side to reveal the three essentials for making your trip absolutely unforgettable and why going solo might be the best part. Plus, comedian and TV (and Airbnb) host Jessi Cruickshank joins us to talk about coming up in the Canadian comedy scene and how hosting for Airbnb helps her make new family memories.
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Duration:00:36:09
Poppin’ Off with Alise Morales & Milly Tamarez
8/23/2024
Co-hosts of the Go Touch Grass podcast, comedians and writers Alise Morales & Milly Tamarez join Danielle and Simone to pop off this week about Jennifer Lopez filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, Venmo moms, and the online conversation on homie hopping.
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Duration:00:41:16
Asma Khan on Revolutionizing the Culinary World
8/22/2024
When Asma Khan was in her 20s, she couldn’t even boil an egg. By the age of 45, Asma led an all-female kitchen staff at her acclaimed London restaurant, Darjeeling Express. Today, Asma is an award-winning chef, a bestselling cookbook author and a fierce advocate for women in professional kitchens. Asma joins the Bright Side to discuss how her upbringing in India ignited her to revolutionize the culinary world.
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Duration:00:30:16
Tips for a Healthy Gut with Dr. Robynne Chutkan
8/21/2024
Should I be taking probiotics, prebiotics or postbiotics? What is a microbiome? Gut Health is in the zeitgeist and there are very few people who can explain it like Dr. Robynne Chutkan – a renowned gastroenterologist, author of several bestselling digestive health books, and host of The Gutbliss Podcast. On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Chutkan gives us tips for the lifestyle changes we can make today for our healthiest microbiome and our gut health.
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Duration:00:28:21
Kali Reis on Making History as an Afro-Indigenous Actor
8/20/2024
Earlier this year, world champion boxer and actor Kali Reis made history by becoming one of the first Indigenous actresses to be nominated for an Emmy for her role as Evangeline Navarro in HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.” Kali joins the Bright Side to discuss her journey from athlete to actor, telling stories that matter and how she’s using her platform to be a mouthpiece for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls movement.
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Duration:00:26:27
The State of Women’s Representation in Media with Madeline Di Nonno
8/19/2024
Do you remember the first time you saw yourself truly represented on the screen? Today on the Bright Side, we’re talking with Madeline Di Nonno – the president and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media – to unpack some of the mind-blowing studies the institute has done about women’s representation in TV and film and the possibility that we discover when we challenge long-held stereotypes.
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Duration:00:31:22
Poppin’ Off with Tim Palazzola
8/16/2024
In this special edition of “Poppin’ Off,” we’re joined by our Emmy-winning showrunner Tim Palazzola! Tim, Simone, and Danielle unpack the controversial stripping of Jordan Chiles' Olympic bronze medal, the media's obsession with creating rivalries among women, an odd collaboration on a new mayonnaise-scented cologne, and the upcoming Disney "Villains Land" — a dark, new take on classic Disney lore.
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Duration:00:34:35
Emma Grede and Ashley Graham on Building Up “Side Hustlers”
8/15/2024
Emma Grede and Ashley Graham are no strangers to starting a business. Emma is the CEO and co-founder of Good American with Khloe Kardashian and a founding partner of Skims with Kim Kardashian. Ashley is a world renowned model, body positivity advocate, and entrepreneur. Together they host Hello Sunshine’s docu-series “Side Hustlers,” where they both invest their own money and offer guidance and mentorship to help shape successful women-led ventures. Emma and Ashley join The Bright Side to share the importance of investing in women’s business ideas.
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Duration:00:30:51
Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness and the Healing Power of Thought
8/14/2024
Dr. Ellen Langer has been called the “mother of mindfulness” for her extensive research in the field of mindfulness – which she defines as the process of simply noticing new things. Through decades of research, Harvard psychology professor Dr. Langer has proved again and again that we have more control over our health and well-being than we ever realized, and it all begins with our thoughts. On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Langer reminds us that we already have a potent tool for improving our health and we may not even know it.
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Duration:00:23:14
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez on Showing Up on the Screen and Stage as Her Full Self
8/13/2024
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez made history in 2022 when she became the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe for her role as Blanca in “Pose.” This year, Michaela Jaé turned 33 and is commemorating that milestone year by turning to music with her debut album titled “33,” out September 26th. She joins The Bright Side to discuss her new album and all things “Pose” and reflect on her historic win at the Golden Globes.
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Duration:00:30:53
June Squibb, This Summer’s Geri-Action Star
8/12/2024
At age 94, June Squibb is starring in her first leading role in this summer’s geri-action comedy film, “Thelma.” She plays a mischievous woman who gets scammed and goes on a mission to reclaim the thousands of dollars that as stolen from her by someone pretending to be her grandson. June joins The Bright Side to chat about her decades-long career, finding balance between love and craft, and how it never occurred to her to give up.
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Duration:00:24:33