The Bright Side
The Bright Side
Start your day with The Bright Side, a daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated national correspondent, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions,…Social links:
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Jewel on Chasing Happiness
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 experienc…
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Holiday Special: Secret Celebrity Holiday Traditions
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!
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The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide with Andrea Lavinthal
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 la…
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“City of Night Birds” Author Juhea Kim’s Literary Concerto
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 uni…
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Cutting Through the ADHD Noise with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Dr. Sasha Hamdani — known online 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 interplay between hormonal changes and ADHD symptoms. Dr. Hamdani also shares her person…
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Justine Lupe Is Following Her Heart
From “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”and “Succession” to one of this year’s buzziest shows “Nobody Wants This,” actor Justine Lupe has captivated audiences for her distinct humor, specificity, and dedication to her craft. She comes on the show to talk about what it’s been like to be a part of a show tha…
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Michelle Buteau’s Making Herstory, Her Way
The outrageously funny Michelle Buteau is the co-creator of Netflix’s “Survival of the Thickest,” and she just became the first woman to record a comedy special at Radio City Music Hall. Michelle opens up about her journey to self-discovery, the importance of betting on yourself, and how motherhood…
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Poppin’ Off on Michelle Obama’s Dating Show and Google’s Year in Search
Paul Roysdon and his mom Barb co-host the podcast “Hold On, I’m Calling My Mom.” They pop off with Danielle and Simone on the terms on Google’s Year in Search 2024 — like “demure,” “Roman Empire,” and “Mob Wife Aesthetic.” They dig into the new Michelle Obama-produced dating show “The Later Daters,…
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“Suffs” Creator Shaina Taub on Making Friends with Doubt
Creator and star of “Suffs” Shaina Taub talks about bringing history to life with her Tony-Award-winning musical about the American Suffrage Movement. Shaina shares her journey to bring “Suffs” to the stage, how she ended up starring as Alice Paul, and her work with Sir Elton John on “The Devil Wea…
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How to Build and Maintain Healthy Habits
How do you form new habits and break old ones? And what’s the science behind successfully maintaining healthy habits? Wendy Wood is a behavioral scientist, researcher and provost professor at USC who’s studied habits for decades. She joins the show to talk about the three steps to forming a habit a…
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