The Bright Side

Want to heal past wounds, manifest your desires, and live more authentically? Bestselling author and spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein shares powerful insights from her latest book, “Self Help,” and introduces us to her transformative system based on Internal Family Systems (IFS). Through a practical, compassionate four-step process, Gabby walks Danielle and Simone (and listeners) through connecting with the protector parts of ourselves, offering clarity, self-compassion, and a deeper connection to our inner wisdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever think of trying to run your family more like a business? Economist Emily Oster has. She returns to help guide parents through the less-frequent but more substantial challenges of parenting during the elementary and preteen years. Bringing insights from her book “The Family Firm,” she recommends looking at strategies employed by successful businesses — like identifying your core values, and focusing on "the four F's" — to create a plan for navigating these tricky years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have a mentor who made a difference in your life? Did you wish you did? January is National Mentoring Month. Danielle and Simone are joined by Delores Druilhet Morton, the CEO of the mentorship nonprofit Step Up, to share the power of mentorships, how mentors show up differently in our lives, and the importance of vulnerability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever had trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions? That might have something to do with the science and psychology behind motivation. Ayelet Fishbach joins us on the show to talk about how to motivate yourself to set and achieve goals in the New Year. She's a professor at the University of Chicago who studies social psychology, management, and consumer behavior — and the author of the book “Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation." Need some extra help? Download your FREE 2025 Action Plan at DanielleRobay.com and make this the year you go all in on YOU.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode originally aired on July 2, 2024. We have the power to contact our besties with the tap of a finger, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. Journalist and author Anna Goldfarb wants to know: why? And what can we do about it? In today’s installment of our friendship advice segment “Calling for a Friend,” Anna delves into the research behind her book “Modern Friendship.” Anna’s findings reveal the importance of infusing your friendships with a shared sense of purpose, the optimal number of friends, and just how many hours it takes to form what she calls a “wholehearted friendship.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.