Chelsea Devantez is a TV writer, the author of the memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,” and the host of the podcast “Glorious Trash.” She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the pop culture moments of the week, from Tina Knowles’ memoir “Matriarch,” to People’s Sexiest Man of the Year, to Tom Hanks’ comments on aging. They also debate dating rules that feel… well… dated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 01, 2024•32 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 31, 2024•26 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 30, 2024•32 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Dive deep with us into the spookiest dating trend of all: GHOSTING! Dating coach and host of “The Sabrina Zohar Show” Sabrina Zohar returns to the show to unpack why people ghost and how to better deal with this modern disappearing act. As we dig into emotional availability and communication styles, Sabrina helps us navigate the confusion that comes with being left on read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2024•32 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 28, 2024•36 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 25, 2024•37 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 24, 2024•43 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 23, 2024•34 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast 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 C...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast 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 i...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 18, 2024•32 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast When she first moved to the United States from Brazil as a teenager, entrepreneur, model, and author Camila Alves McConaughey worked as a house cleaner. She soon rose to fame and launched a stellar modeling career. She’s since become an advocate for healthy eating and launched a lifestyle brand called Women of Today. She joins the show to talk about how she lives with integrity in matters of family, career, and for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 17, 2024•27 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Radhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, author of the book JoyFull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly , host of A Really Good Cry podcast, and Co-founder of Juni Tea. In this installment of Wellness Wednesday, she breaks down the essential practice of eating a plant-based diet according to the principles of Ayurveda, an ancient, holistic system of medicine. She breaks down what it is, how to incorporate it into your daily life, and why it brings her joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Oct 16, 2024•24 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast As a middle-aged mother of three from Tennessee, Leanne Morgan breaks all the stereotypes of what it takes to succeed in comedy. Yet, after two decades of homing her distinct style of "clean comedy," Leanne's down-to-earth, relatable humor has catapulted her into the spotlight, with the help of a viral video and support from stars like Reese Witherspoon. Today on the show the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia" shares her unlikely journey from growing up in a farming family to selling out the Grand Ole ...
Oct 15, 2024•26 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast On Indigenous Peoples' Day, author K.A. Cobell joins to talk about her debut novel and the fall young adult pick for Reese’s Book Club, "Looking for Smoke." She tells Danielle and Simone about her own experience within the Blackfeet Nation, how she navigates her mixed-race identity, and why she decided to write a thriller that sheds light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic. You can find the "Looking for Smoke" audiobook on Apple Books . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast In this special bonus episode, we revisit some special "Shelf Life" conversations with authors from Reese's Book Club. We’ll hear insightful clips from conversations with bestselling writers J. Courtney Sullivan (author of The Cliffs ), Alexene Farol Follmuth (author of Twelfth Knight ), and Ally Condie (author of The Unwedding ). Dive into the complexities of identity and family, explore the nuances of female empowerment, and hear heartfelt reflections on parenting and resilience. See omnystudi...
Oct 11, 2024•23 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast Naz Perez is a host, film critic, and founder of the support group Heartbroken Anonymous. On today’s Poppin’ Off we talk about the hottest Halloween costume ideas this year, big Y2K fashion comebacks, and what to look out for next year's "Superfine" Met Gala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2024•38 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast 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 bett...
Oct 10, 2024•31 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast 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 w...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 08, 2024•39 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 07, 2024•34 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fo...
Oct 04, 2024•24 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 04, 2024•33 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pri...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 01, 2024•33 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 30, 2024•38 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast Danielle and Simone discuss this week’s pop culture stories with Amanda Kloots, co-host of “The Talk” and moderator on Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry. What’s the best way to connect with your child-free friends? And is sharing gum with your partner hot or not? Simone, Danielle, and Amanda weigh in. Check out our episode with Michaela Jaé’ here ! And click here for more information on the Elle open casting call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2024•38 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Natasha Rothwell has gone from the writer’s room at “Saturday Night Live” to on-screen roles in HBO’s “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” to becoming a leading lady in her own show, Hulu’s “How to Die Alone.” Natasha joins the Bright Side to discuss her newest series, why she wants to give people a character to root for, and how it’s a humbling thing to have your dream come true in front of people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 26, 2024•30 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast What is self-reliance? And how can it be used as a tool in the workplace and in life? On today’s Wellness Wednesday segment, global communications strategist and author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance” Maha Abouelenein breaks down the rules of building self-reliance and puts them into practice for Danielle and Simone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2024•34 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast 
