On the Bright Side

This week’s episode has me written all over it. From dumpster diving for my phone, to doing social media for Thomas Rhett, to hosting my first OTBS event: Wake Up to Wellness. I truly live so many lives. I chat about how these pinch me moments came to be, the left field comments I’ve been getting as of late and what real friendship looks like - like going barefoot in bars and casinos because someo...

One thing I love about these episodes is that I get to mix humor with real life. On this episode of  On the Bright Side , I’m talking about how sometimes we need to  break  instead of constantly bending just to please other people, because the more we bend, the more we lose ourselves in the process. And honestly, is it even burning a bridge when we break … or are we just clearing a path for someth...

If you told me this is what my life would look like one year post-grad, I would've said you're CRAZY!! A lot of unexpected...both good and bad. But that's the beauty of post-grad: you jump off the deep end for the first time in your life and are told to find your path and purpose...it's hard, but it's also amazing. So, now being one year post-grad, let's chat, because wheth...

This week, I’m back from a Wilmington trip that basically made me remember how much I love the South. My content popped off (normalize tooting your own horn), and yes, I did put the car in neutral mid-drive, but passenger princess duties were still served. From sunrise swims to pre travel anxiety, I’m recapping the week, and how we can't let anxiety get in the way. Anxiety can be loud... but s...

We've all heard the advice:  "If he wanted to, he would,"   "You have to hustle 24/7 to succeed,"  and  "Never change for anyone."  On the surface, they sound empowering, but when you dig a little deeper, you start to wonder: are these ideals really lifting us up, or quietly wearing us down? Because here's the truth: you don’t need a $100 skincare routine to p...

Luke Combs was right, when it rains it does pour...but that rain helped me to see life more clearly...so I'm taking it as a win. Last week was no walk in the park, but we made it to the next week, and so naturally I'm going to make fun of it now. OH WAS IT A WHIRLWIND!!! Because yes, it's called on the Bright Side but not every part of life has to be celebrated as a win, and some weeks...

On this episode of OTBS, I talk about how important it is that we live our life in the now, and not the when. Because before we know it  time will pass, opportunities will fade, and someday may turn into never. SO WE’RE TAKING BABY STEPS TO THAT!!! But because I am the most unserious person, I do this episode in a silly way…because life isn’t that serious!!! So let’s just chat about life, this ide...

Your personality is a privilege to be around and if people don’t see that, then there’s the damn door. On this episode of On the Bright Side , I’m diving into the importance of sharing your personality with the people who truly appreciate it. Oh, you think I’m quiet? I’m not. Like at all. You either lost the privilege of my personality or just haven’t earned it yet.  Too often, we fall into the tr...

On this episode of OTBS, I get on a pop culture kick and then accidentally get motivational??  Someone said something to me the other day, and it got me thinking—do we ever really know the impact we have on people? A passing comment, a small act, something we forget five minutes later… but to someone else, it sticks. So today, we’re talking about the things we don’t realize people carry with them,...

They say the girls who get it, get it—and the girls that don’t, don’t and when it comes to mental health, truer words have never been spoken. Anxiety isn’t just stress, OCD isn’t about color-coding your closet, and intrusive thoughts don’t play fair. On this episode of On the Bright Side , I’m joined by influencer, author, and writer Carrie Berk to dive deep into the messy, unfiltered reality of a...

They say life is about making decisions, but no one tells you how exhausting it is to actually make them. On this episode of On the Bright Side , I asked for your advice, and you answered—boldly, honestly, and without hesitation. And let me tell you, the stories that came in were anything but simple. From cheating men, to the friends who poof —disappear without a word, to the constant struggle of...

Trust me, the only people who are running away from someone who is confident and secure are the one's too jealous to be in their presence.  On this episode of On the Bright Side, let's talk confidence! Before, I thought that if you were anxious, nervous or introverted, you couldn't be confident...and boy was I wrong. Confidence is something that comes to people when they practice it (a...

We’ve UPGRADED!! On the Bright Side is officially studio signed, which means video!! WOOHOO!! In honor of episode 50, Kiki joins me on the pod to talk about anxiety, who gives “ safe” and my anxious version of a love life??? Basically Stephen from DWTS is safe and John Summit is not safe. Trust…it’ll make more sense once you listen.  As two anxious best friends, we GET IT! We are the ones hyperven...

Well, I know if you clicked on this episode, you’re probably into the idea of him and not him—so that's a start. On this episode of OTBS, I’m breaking down whether you actually like him, or if you're just into the idea of who he could be. Do you like him, or do you just like the idea of checking boxes or fitting in with everyone else? Are you actually happy with the person they are …or are...

HINT: If they are not making the corners of your mouth turn up, then they are NOT your people. On this episode of OTBS, we dive into the importance of finding friendships that truly lift you up. It's safe to say I've experienced both good and bad friendships, and it's worth talking about to help you understand that this truly happens to everyone (whether people talk about it or not). T...

Just because the clocks went back, doesn't mean our mental health has to too. On this episode of On the Bright Side, I talk about what we can do to get out of a funk and what we can do to bring up our happiness! I'll be honest, we're two weeks into November and I've already been in a funk and have had 2 mental breakdowns...but I'm just a girl okay. So maybe recording this episo...

I went back to UNH for alum weekend and let me just say, my social battery is no where near where it was 6 months ago. Someone get me a blue Gatorade and a 3 day weekend stat. I didn't even drink this weekend, so yep definitely safe to say I'm placing last. On this episode of On the Bright Side , I was brought back to my college roots for the weekend and remembered how much I prefer staying in ver...

You thought the single life wasn't entertaining? Well, let us tell you! From a guy saying the Hail Mary to me on our first hangout (Hail Mary full of grace, may that never happen again) to Nicole’s first date where she learned to fly a plane with a stranger…(catch flights, not feelings), and me throwing up after kissing a guy (hope you’re doing well, king!), we’re here to prove the single life is...

I’ll be honest: last week, I had a meltdown trying to figure out my post-grad plans. Picture Kim Kardashian crying— yes that was a spitting image of what I looked like. Should I move to Boston to be with my friends? Stay home, save money and focus on content creation from here? Honestly, I still don’t know. But after some reflection and great advice, I’ve realized that the typical timeline of grad...

A month ago, I was raving about his book, and now—get this—he’s on my podcast! I’m thrilled to welcome entrepreneur, mindfulness expert, and host of Apple's top 25 podcast New Mindset Who Dis , Case Kenny, to this episode of On the Bright Side . What better person to talk about thriving as your best self than the author who literally wrote the book on it? We dive into everything from flipping nega...

Nobody deserves to be stuck in a toxic relationship—whether it’s a friendship, a romantic partnership, or anything in between. Sometimes, staying in a bad situation feels easier, even if it’s holding you back from a better life. We often don’t realize how much more fulfilling life can be if we just find the courage to make a change. Remember, you deserve relationships that lift you up and help you...

Caroline is in, and she’s ready to work☎️ On this episode of On the Bright Side, I figured it was time for another advice session because, let's be real, this girl loves to CHAT!I knew it was time to hit record when I got an anonymous ask that started with “male listener here”… like, okay, I’m going back to my wingwoman roots—and am LOVING it?!?! We’re covering the 411 on everything from feeling l...

It’s time we start living life in color again and stop accepting the gray. Hozier said it best “I got some color back, she thinks so too, I’m almost me again, she’s almost you”. You can’t be the real you, if you’re not living an authentic life of yours to the fullest. So how do you unlearn past habits and find your most authentic self? It starts with YOU! Now let me tell you how & what I did t...

If we have 2 great things, why are we focusing on the one thing we don't have? In this episode I chat about how to break free from the negative mindset and how to become unbothered by the negative people and things around us! HINT: hurt people, hurt people & secure people, lift people! Let's CHAT! Happy listening <3 Also special shoutout to Ashley Corbo and Mel Robbins for sharing podcasts...

If something negative is said about you, are you mature if you never say anything, or are you simply being walked on? Who makes these rules and where can I find the guide?! Finding the balance between speaking up and letting it go is tough, and it’s something I struggle with. I’m far from mastering this “guide”, but it’s a topic that really got me thinking…one I wanted to learn, pull apart and cha...