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Oct 10, 2024 • 31min

Anna Marie Tendler Wants You To Know You’re Not Crazy

Today is World Mental Health Day, and author and artist Anna Marie Tendler comes on the show to talk about her buzzy, New York Times bestselling memoir Men Have Called Her Crazy. In her book she recounts her experiences being hospitalized at a mental health facility, her journey to understanding herself in the wake of several failed relationships over the course of her life, and the power of self-acceptance. Anna’s precise, brave account is an invitation to women to break patterns, practice better mental health, and commit to the hard work of rewriting a bold future for yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 36min

What You Always Wanted to Know About Therapy with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

World Mental Health Day is tomorrow. Today’s Wellness Wednesday segment features Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist, host & founder of the mental health platform and podcast Therapy for Black Girls, and author of Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. We dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about therapy but were too afraid to ask: how and when to start therapy, how to navigate the relationship with a therapist, what therapy is for, and what kind of therapy might be right for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 39min

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Live from Shine Away!

In a first for the show, Bright Side alums Amanda Kloots and Gaby Dalkin join Danielle and Simone live from Shine Away in Los Angeles. They discuss the pervasive power of imposter syndrome, and the ways they’ve fought through it — from striking power poses, to best friend pump-ups, to pep talks from Jamie Lee Curtis (!?). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 34min

Jennie Garth on Choosing Herself

The iconic “Beverly Hills: 90210” star explains her empowering mantra of "I choose me," and dives into her journey through marriage, divorce, motherhood, and self-discovery. Jennie shares her insights on aging, the pressure of societal expectations, and the importance of self-love. Plus, the complicated choice of the nuptial name change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 24min

Eve Rodsky Returns for Some “Fair Play”

Eve Rodsky authored “Fair Play,” a book and card deck designed to help people dive deeper into essential conversations around household equity. After a powerful discussion with Eve in a recent episode, Simone and Daniel take the opportunity to play the “Fair Play” card game, exploring personal stories about gift-giving and breakfast traditions that reveal the unseen emotional labor in family dynamics. Eve shares her insights on how the game not only helps redistribute household tasks but also fosters deeper understanding between partners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 33min

Poppin’ Off Again with Julissa Bermudez

Beyoncé drops her Levi’s, Sabrina Carpenter critics need to move on, and autumn rings in merlot nails and other cozy fashion vibes. Here to get into all that and more is Julissa Bermudez, former host of “106 & Park,” star of “Empire Girls,” and the founder of República Skin. She asks the important questions, like why drink a smoothie from a deodorant brand? And how did Beyoncé fit into those Levi’s to begin with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 30min

Because You’re Worth It with L’Oreal Paris USA President Ali Goldstein

After starting her path there as an intern in 2001, Ali Goldstein is now the president of L'Oreal Paris USA, one of the world’s most recognizable brands. She joins the show to dig into the surprising origin and powerful legacy of the iconic tagline “Because I’m Worth It,” and its enduring impact on women's empowerment. She also touches on L'Oreal’s Women of Worth program, which honors extraordinary women making a difference in their communities. Plus, join Simone and Danielle in celebrating the new class of the Hello Sunshine Collective, and their exciting journey ahead!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 37min

Dr. Kristi Funk Empowers and Educates on Breast Cancer

One in eight American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. In this first Wellness Wednesday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talk with renowned breast cancer surgeon and women’s health advocate, Dr. Kristi Funk, about the latest research on prevention and the critical importance of early detection. Dr. Funk sheds light the things within our control when it comes to breast cancer risk — including diet, weight, harmful chemicals, and drinking.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 33min

JoJo on Protecting Her Peace

JoJo is known for her chart-topping hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late,” and she’s back in the spotlight with her powerful new memoir, Over the Influence. JoJo opens up about her journey through the music industry — from her meteoric rise at just 13, the challenges that silenced her voice for years, and the peace she’s been able to find (and protect).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 38min

The Landscapes that Make Us with Margaret Renkl

Danielle and Simone celebrate an author from Reese's Book Club with an all new installment of Shelf Life. Author and contributing New York Times opinion writer Margaret Renkel joins the show to talk about her book The Comfort of Crows. She was Reese Witherspoon's high school English teacher and she shares what she remembers of Reese as a student as well as her love of literature and the power of paying attention to nature in our digital world. You can find The Comfort of Crows on Apple Books or wherever books are sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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