Julianne Hough is a dancer, actor, Emmy Award-winner — and now she’s adding author to her impressive resume. She’s out with a brand new book titled “Everything We Never Knew,” a fictional book based on her real life experiences. She shares about her healing journey, her new “factional” book, and the moment she reconnected with her body again. Plus, the new season of “Dancing with the Stars” premieres tomorrow, and Julianne shares the secret to success on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Simone take a look at this week’s hottest pop culture stories with actress and standup comedian Sasheer Zamata. They get into the cost breakdown of staying hot by age, Beyonce’s GQ cover story, the differences between celebrities and artists in culture, the CMA Awards nominations, and some of the best Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miranda Lambert has been a major force in country music for over 20 years. She’s the most awarded artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music Awards and a three-time Grammy winner. And with her new album, “Postcard from Texas,” out tomorrow, she is releasing her truest and most real album yet. Miranda joins the Bright Side to talk about the power of going back to her roots, the magic in finding her voice, and the craziest thing she’s ever done for love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Guggenheim, co-founder of The World Happiness Summit and a leader in the global happiness movement, shares insightful strategies to boost your happiness. She discusses the relationship between hardship and joy, emphasizing resilience and the transformative power of connections and nature. Karen highlights the role of gratitude in enhancing well-being and offers practical tips to integrate it into daily life. The conversation also underscores the importance of meaningful relationships and self-care in cultivating joy and positivity.

When Chiquis’ mother – Mexican American banda star Jenni Rivera – died in a plane crash in 2012, Chiquis, then 27, became the matriarch of her family and stepped up as the eldest daughter to take care of her four siblings. It’s been over a decade since her mother’s death and Chiquis is a banda star in her own right. Chiquis has won the Latin Grammy for Best Banda Album twice and is known for infusing traditional regional Mexican music with the American genres she grew up with in the Los Angeles area. Chiquis joins the Bright Side to chat about living life on camera in her new docuseries ‘Chiquis sin filtro,’ how being a big sister became a crucial part of her life and her latest ‘Diamantes’ tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East was 20 years old and a star gymnast when she decided to leave her sport in 2012. More than a decade later, she experienced the Olympics in Paris with kids and to her – it was better than any gold medal. Shawn joins the Bright Side to talk about what life has been like in her current chapter of marriage and motherhood and how retiring led her to see herself as someone who has value outside of gymnastics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle and Simone dive into this week’s hottest pop culture stories with Emmy-nominated TV host and fashion designer Nina Parker. They get into Kim Kardashian's contract for her son’s YouTube channel, the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, and the buzz on “Who TF Did I Marry” — the viral TikTok series from earlier this year now set to become a real-life TV show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 Paralympics are officially underway and host Sophie Morgan is checking in! The disability rights advocate is making history as one of the first disabled broadcasters covering the Paralympics for NBC. Sophie joins the Bright Side to share her journey to hosting the games, how she’s leading the charge for change for disabled travelers in the UK, and what fuels her unstoppable spirit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delve into the fascinating world of psychedelics with Dr. Harriet De Wit, a renowned expert in psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience. Discover what truly happens in the brain during psychedelic experiences, from the science behind microdosing to the potential of psychedelics as treatments for mood disorders and even PTSD. Dr. De Wit provides insights into the effects of MDMA and LSD, the history of these substances, and how societal perceptions are shifting. Plus, get a sneak peek into Reese’s 100th Book Club pick, "The Comfort of Crows" by Margaret Renkl, and how it beautifully intertwines memoir and nature writing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has anyone ever called you too emotional? Or too shy? Too ambitious? Or too inquisitive? Your biggest weakness could actually be one of your greatest strengths and there are stats to back that up. Julia Boorstin is a CNBC senior media and tech correspondent and author of “When Women Lead” – which reveals the odds-defying leadership approaches of women running the world's most innovative and successful companies. Julia joins the Bright Side to discuss what happens when women lead and why we are actually the leaders we’ve been looking for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.