The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

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 information.

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/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion, dating coach Sabrina Zohar, known for her insights on modern relationships, tackles the eerie trend of ghosting. She examines its emotional toll and the critical role of communication in dating. Sabrina shares personal anecdotes and discusses the importance of understanding attachment styles. Listeners will learn how to foster healthier connections and set effective boundaries, while gaining tools to respond to ghosting with empowerment and self-reflection.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 holiday gifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

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 Time Again — published.  You can find Time and Time Again, as well as Laura Taylor Namey's book A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, on Apple Books or wherever you get your booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 work as a cook, and what it’s like to make a life on a farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.