The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

I am thrilled to have Ken Honda, renowned author and expert on the "Happy Money" concept, join me to share his profound insights. Discover how Ken's philosophy can transform your relationship with money, bringing you true financial joy and abundance. In this enlightening conversation, Ken explains the essence of Happy Money and how it differs from conventional views of wealth. Learn...

In this insightful episode of "Embracing Authenticity," join us as we explore the powerful topics of people-pleasing and perfectionism. My esteemed guest, life coach Amy Green Smith, shares her expertise and practical strategies for breaking free from these self-limiting behaviors and embracing your true self. Discover the roots of people pleasing and perfectionism, and how they can hind...

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of living from higher laws and embracing radical self-responsibility for true freedom with guest Lee Davy. Join us as we explore how understanding and embracing our highest selves can lead to a life of fulfillment and purpose, beyond all illusions. In the first segment, we focus on the power of knowing thyself.  Next, we delve into the incredible impo...

In this episode I have the privilege of diving deep into the life of a former UFC fighter, Mike Rodriguez who has an incredible story to share. Join us as he reveals how the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has played a pivotal role in shaping him into the remarkable individual he is today. Prepare to be inspired as we explore his transformative journey, from the intense physical training to the...

In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing the incredible story of Tim Husereau, a remarkable individual who is not only triumphing over the challenges of Long COVID but has also turned his experience into a catalyst for positive change. Join us as we delve into his inspiring journey of survival, resilience, and the creation of a charity that extends a helping hand to others facing similar...

Welcome to The Bright Side Life where we share inspiring stories of personal transformation and resilience. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Kera Sanchez, who turned her grief into purpose after experiencing the unexpected loss of her mother. Kera has since created a guided journal that serves as a heartfelt gift for loved ones. In this conversation, Kera opens up about her journe...

Lets delve into the fascinating world of meditation, exploring its numerous benefits and sharing a mind-blowing personal experience. Join me as I uncover the transformative power of this ancient practice and how it can positively impact our lives. First, I discuss the wide-ranging benefits of meditation. From reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing focus and creativity, meditation offers a pletho...

Kalen Dion is an author and visual artist who addresses topics such as oppression, abuse, mental health, and prevailing cultural paradigms. A lover of all things creative. Kalen Dion has taken his work beyond the realm of mere artistic expression and into the fields of philosophy, cultural commentary, and human behavior. Channeling his personal experiences with abuse, alcoholism, and mental health...

Kohdi Rayne is a respected voice in sobriety and recovery. He is a master coach, creator of the world-famous Beyond Sober sobriety masterclass, Unlabeled Recovery program, international best-selling author, social media influencer with over half a million followers, and liver failure survivor, Kohdi's life is a testament to the power of transformation and the human spirit. In this episode we...

Spencer Sherman (MBA, CFP®) is helping transform our relationship to money from fear and confusion to ease and enough. Since founding Abacus, a values-driven independent financial firm, Spencer has been bringing his business acumen and 30+ year meditation and emotional intelligence practice to help people of all wealth levels experience confidence and freedom with their finances. A New York native...

Kristen Butler is a bestselling author and the CEO of Power of Positivity, a community with over 50 MM followers globally. Kristen was awarded SUCCESS Magazine's Emerging Entrepreneur in 2022. She is a leader, writer, and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet! Kristen passionately started Power of Positivity in 20...

As humans, we spend a lot of time in our homes, and the way we interact with our surroundings can have a profound impact on our well-being. Our guest, Anjie Cho, a feng shui practitioner and educator, shares her own expertise on feng shui. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that seeks to harmonize individuals with their environment. In this podcast episode, we explore the relationship betwee...

Joe T Baker III is back on the podcast to share what he has been up to for the last  two and half years since I last had him on. On his first episode he shared his inspiring story of going to prison for 10 years, his father was his cellmate, and then "TMH saved me" (the most high).  And today he's back sharing some valuable lessons he's learned in the last two years and how it...

In this episode, Dr. Gabby Pelicci shares her personal journey of healing and discusses her new book, "All This Healing Is Killing Me." She shares how you are only as sick as your secrets and telling your story is the medicine that can save your life. Dr. Pelicci's story is both inspiring and relatable, reminding us that healing is a journey, and it's okay to take it one step a...

Our latest episode features the informative and insightful Winnie Chan Wang as our guest, delving into the topic of shadow work and healing. We discuss the significance of confronting and resolving emotional blockages, and how it can pave the way for greater self-awareness and personal growth. Winnie, a trauma-informed licensed acupuncturist, and shadow worker imparts her knowledge and experiences...

In this episode, my guest, Taneshia Johnson and I dive into the topic of codependency - what it is, signs of codependency, and how to heal from it. Taneshia Johnson is an associate clinical social worker, self care coach, and first time author of the book entitled When Depression And Anxiety Have A Voice . She specializes in emotional self care as well as codependency. Taneshia believes self aware...

Let's explore the concept of surrendering and letting go. In this episode, Intuitive healer, Spiritual coach & mentor, Stacey Brown discusses how releasing control can help us live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. She shares her own personal story of surrendering and what happened when she did. She also shares how surrendering to our circumstances and trusting in the universe, can tra...

Fleet Maull, Ph. D. is an author, executive coach, social entrepreneur, renowned meditation teacher and leading innovator in the mainstream mindfulness movement. Dr. Maull is the founder of Prison Mindfulness Institute, the Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety, National Prison Hospice Association, Heart Mind Institute and the Global Resilience Summit. He's also the co-founder of Engaged Mi...

I have been processing my pain and healing in real time. And with that, I want to help you too! In this episode, I go over what trauma is, how we can start healing, what it looks like when we start healing, and what happens when we choose not to address the pain. I also provide helpful resources to learn more about these topics by actual experts.   To check out the episodes I mentioned on the podc...

Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and author who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did. His book "This is How Your Marriage Ends" (HarperOne) went on sale in March 2022 in both North America and the United Kingdom. Fray has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Sunday Times (Lon...

Stacey Freeman is a writer and journalist and the founder of Write On Track LLC. Stacey recently published her memoir called, I Bought My Husband's Mistress Lingerie.  In the episode we are going to be talking about moving past what craziness life throws at us, owning our truth and responsibility for the things that happen in our lives, and creating a new normal. Grab Stacey's book here:...

New Year's resolutions are great, but they can also be really hard. Maybe you've been thinking about some new goals for yourself in the new year, or maybe you just want to take a minute to reflect on what you're doing right and where you need to improve. Either way, I got you covered! In this episode I talk about some ideas to come up with New Year's resolutions, but I also dis...

Christopher Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific Colleg...

This time of year is probably the hardest time of year when dealing with grief.  It seems as though everyone else is doing fine and we wish we could be, but we are grieving. Whether this is your first year without someone, or your twentieth year, the emotions and heaviness of it all can be like a-lot. I wanted to bring my friend Linda on to share her story of how she coped with grief during the ho...

To my listeners, I just wanted to do a short episode letting you know what was going on. I am not going anywhere. I will be back, I just needed to take some time while going through this hard time in my life.  Join our online community and support group, Hope for the Holidays. For people that have lost loved ones and don't want to go through this holiday season alone. Sessions start Tuesday,...