The Bright Side

Danielle, Simone, and showrunner Tim celebrate a year of heartfelt conversations, joyful moments, authentic connections, and belly laughs. They reflect on their journey, revisit memorable interviews with guests like Reese Witherspoon, Raven-Symoné, and Issa Rae, and share the lessons they've learned along the way. Plus, a special announcement awaits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to glow up this season! Andrea Lavinthal, People's Special Projects Director, is back with your Spring and Summer fashion playbook. We're talking trending looks, color palettes you need in your closet, and how to style 'em. And, of course, she's shouting out her fave beauty and skincare brands run by women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist and CEO of ParentData Emily Oster returns, this time dispelling myths and shedding light into the complexities of fertility. She discusses what does and doesn’t affect sperm and eggs, the science behind egg freezing, the impact of stress on fertility, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat Hantas is a co-founder of the multi-million dollar infused tequila brand 21 Seeds. She shares the inspiring entrepreneurship story of how she took her homemade infusions and forged them into a successful brand, highlighting the power of women supporting women and the importance of following your entrepreneurial dreams. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business, the importance of knowing your audience, and how connection and collaboration can spark big ideas. Plus, Danielle reveals her exciting new collaboration with Kat on a fun card game, “Shot Callers.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2022, corporate lawyer SC Perot was, like lots of us, still reeling from the pandemic. She was also navigating a major career change, having left her gig in big law to pursue her dream of teaching. And just in case that wasn’t enough, her marriage also ended. But during this difficult period of change, SC found help from an unexpected source… world-famous pop star, Harry Styles. After attending 17 Harry Styles concerts in five countries in ten months, SC shares what she learned from the superstar’s fandom about embracing the joy that’s all around us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will win big at this weekend’s Academy Awards? Do you need a nemesis in your life? What do you think about last names as first names for new babies? To answer these questions and more, Danielle and Simone are joined by everyone’s favorite showrunner, our very own Tim Palazzola!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novelist Allegra Goodman found the name of a marooned French noblewoman in a history book decades ago when she was vacationing with her family off the coast of Canada. The woman’s name was mentioned in passing and Allegra got curious about her life. Years later, Allegra is out now with the brilliant new novel “Isola” based on the real life of a 16th-century noblewoman Marguerite de la Rocque — and it’s February’s pick for Reese’s Book Club. She joins us to talk about her first foray into historical fiction and the moment when she first heard Marguerite’s voice in her head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Nicole Pensak is on a mission to rebrand the mommy brain. As a clinical psychologist, author of “RATTLED: How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With The Power Of The Postpartum Brain,” and mother of two, Dr. Pensak knows how difficult the postpartum period can be. She joins Danielle and Simone to dive into the profound changes that occur during matrescence, and how to leverage them to your advantage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s been a “Bond girl,” flew through space in “Starship Troopers,” and burst a breast implant on the set of a reality show. ’90’s icon and reality star Denise Richards reflects on her exceptional life and celebrates her upcoming reality show, “Denise Richards and Her Wild Things,” out March 4. She opens up about navigating Hollywood’s challenges, her experience with the media, and how she’s worked to protect her daughters from the darker sides of the industry. Denise also discusses her past with Charlie Sheen and her current marriage to Aaron Phypers, and addresses some rumors about her in a game of “Wild or Mild.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antoni Porowski, star of “Queer Eye” and host of “No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski,” shares about the power of food in connecting cultures and people, the lessons learned from his immigrant background, and the importance of preserving family stories. Hear about his surprising journey to the cast of “Queer Eye,” what he’s looking for in love, and what he wants to be doing when he’s a “wrinkly old raisin.” Plus, for anyone who’s ever counted their macros — Simone surprises Antoni with a protein snack taste test! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.