The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

Today on the show, we’re celebrating the launch of Hello Sunshine’s brand new wine label, Drop of Sunshine. Guiding Danielle and Simone in a tasting is master sommelier Gillian Ballance, who helps demystify the heady world of wine tasting, and talks through festive holiday pairings. Plus, legendary broadcaster Angela Yee gives her perspective on business, community, and being a boss entrepreneur. ...

It is National Stress Awareness Day. It’s a tremendously stressful time but there’s so much hope! Judith Moskowitz is a psychologist and Northwestern University professor who studies the unique mental and physical health effects of positive emotions. She comes on the show to break down all the ways you can embrace a positive mindset in your life today and into the future. See omnystudio.com/listen...

It’s Election Day! As we celebrate the power of making our voices heard at the ballot box, Danielle and Simone are joined by acclaimed historian Dr. Martha S. Jones to discuss the courageous women who fought to make women’s right to vote a reality and to honor the unsung heroes who have carried that torch into the present day. Dr. Jones is a professor of history at Johns Hopkins University and the...

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 ha...

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. See omnystudio.com...

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, “Haunting,” where she brings real ghost stories to life through her character Theresa—a dead influencer stuck between worlds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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. See omnystudio.com...

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.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

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...

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 ho...

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 w...

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. See omnystudio.com/...

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...

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 wo...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 famil...

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, ho...

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 Appa...

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, author K.A. Cobell joins to talk about her debut novel and the fall young adult pick for Reese’s Book Club, "Looking for Smoke." 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.  You...

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 nuan...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-...

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...

In a first for the show, Bright Side alums Amanda Kloots and Gaby Dalkin join Danielle and Simone live from Shine Away in Los Angeles. They discuss the pervasive power of imposter syndrome, and the ways they’ve fought through it — from striking power poses, to best friend pump-ups, to pep talks from Jamie Lee Curtis (!?).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic “Beverly Hills: 90210” star explains her empowering mantra of "I choose me," and dives into her journey through marriage, divorce, motherhood, and self-discovery. Jennie shares her insights on aging, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of self-love. Plus, the complicated choice of the nuptial name change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.