This episode originally aired on July 1, 2024. Clea Shearer and Joanna Taplin are the dynamic duo behind “The Home Edit.” From their serendipitous start over a blind lunch date to becoming a runaway success, Clea and Joanna share their journey from launching their company to landing a Netflix show, and hosting “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” They discuss their unique approach to organizing — including their famous rainbow method — and reveal the secrets behind their successful friendship and business partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on Dec. 2, 2024. How do you throw a great holiday party? Do you pick a theme? Keep the invite list short, or invite everyone you know? What makes a good tradition? Lizzy Mathis is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Cool Mom Co., and co-host and executive producer of “Honest Renovations,” Roku’s home improvement series. She joins the show today to talk about hosting holiday parties, entertaining tricks, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 23, 2024. Veteran journalist Connie Chung originally wanted to tell her story through stand-up, but her husband — veteran daytime talk host Maury Povich — convinced her to write a memoir. We’re still hoping for that stand-up, Connie! In her memoir “Connie,” she describes her career as an Asian American woman in a white male-centered industry, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of her career-defining reporting. Connie joins the Bright Side to discuss her new memoir and why everyone needs a mentor or a Maury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on June 4, 2024. Even in 2024, menopause is a taboo subject. But lately, women like Halle Berry, Jennifer Anniston, Drew Barrymore, and Gabrielle Union are speaking out. We join the conversation with Dr. Jennifer Ashton to answer all of your menopause questions: from first symptoms, to libido, to muscle building as you age. Dr. Ashton is a double board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology. She recently stepped down as ABC's chief medical correspondent to launch her own wellness company called Ajenda, which focuses on women’s health and wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024. Giada De Laurentiis is an Italian food icon and an Emmy-winning TV personality whose energy is as infectious as her culinary expertise is deep. The former host of “Everyday Italian” and “Giada at Home” shares insights into her Food Network career, her recent departure, and her newest chapter — including the launch of her new platform, Giadzy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on Aug. 7, 2024. In the summer of 2013, Laura McKowen hit rock bottom when she drank too much at her brother’s wedding, leaving her four-year-old daughter alone in a hotel overnight. This year, she celebrated a huge milestone: 10 years sober. Laura McKowen is author of “We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life” and “Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else)” and the founder of The Luckiest Club, an online sobriety support community.  On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Laura takes us on her decade-long journey to self-discovery through sobriety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on May 28, 2024. Legendary singer-songwriter Jewel found success at a young age. When she hit the music scene with her iconic album “Pieces of You” in the ’90s, her authenticity endeared her to millions of fans worldwide and thrust her into the limelight. Her experience with the trauma of fame led her to eventually quit the industry for two years and explore what she wanted to do with her life. She stopped by The Bright Side to talk about learning how to become more self-reliant, the pressure of success, and learning how to be happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays! Our showrunner Tim Palazzola joins the show with a game of Secret Celebrity Holiday Traditions. We look back at a year of interviews, and quiz the hosts on who loves mulled cider, who looks forward to Christmas cookies, whose kids get double the presents, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you still need a gift for your mother-in-law, your favorite uncle, or your best friend? Should you go with the deluxe salt, the magazine subscription, or the “sisterhood of the traveling champagne”? Don’t fear — “People” Style and Beauty Director Andrea Lavinthal is here to share her ultimate last-minute gift guide for everyone on your list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juhea Kim takes art seriously — that’s partially why her stunning novel, “City of Night Birds,” is Reese’s Book Club pick for December. She takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, revealing how her deep love for Russian ballet and classical music shaped her writing. She explores her unique connection to Russian culture and the concept of the “Russian soul,” as well as how she uses music and dance to structure her novels. Calling all artists, writers, and creatives — this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.