Podcast
Braving the Brightside
Hosted by Daniel Bradley · EN
Life gets messy. It breaks us. But it also offers us the chance to rebuild.
Braving the Brightside is a podcast about what happens after the fall—how we find strength in struggle, how we reclaim hope in the dark, and how we choose to keep going even when it hurts.
Host Dan Bradley invites real people to share real stories—of resilience, recovery, and the quiet bravery it takes to face each day. From moments of rock bottom to unexpected healing, this show is a space for anyone learning to stand back up.
Whether you’re clawing your way through the storm or finally feeling the sun again—welcome. You belong here.
🌞Where resilience meets radiance.
10episodes
Episodes
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Dying to Live with John Hopkins
1w ago00:50:20Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideMost of us live as though we'll always have more time.We'll make the phone call tomorrow. Chase the dream next year. Tell the people we love how we feel... eventually.But what if remembering that our time is finite isn't meant to frighten us? What if it's the very thing that helps us live with more courage, gratitude, and purpose?In this episode, Dan sits down with filmmaker and Aliveness founder John Hopkins to explore why confronting mortality may be the key to overcoming fear, avoiding regret, and creating a life that truly feels alive.If you've ever felt stuck, postponed a dream, or wondered whether you're spending your time on what matters most, this conversation is for you.Because in the end, maybe the greatest way to brave the bright side... is to stop waiting for "someday."Free Aliveness Event: event.aliveness.beFB: www.faceboon.com/Johnhoppy93/IG: @alivenesspracticeLinkdIn: John HopkinsOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →The Power of Becoming with Craig Eagleson
3w ago00:56:01Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat if the setbacks in your life weren't roadblocks... but redirections?This week, Dan sits down with transformational coach, entrepreneur, Army Ranger veteran, and leadership expert Craig Eagleson for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of choosing your next chapter. From navigating failure to investing in yourself and finding purpose through life's pivots, this episode is a reminder that you're never too late to become the person you're meant to be.Because sometimes, the brightest future begins with one brave choice.Reach Craig Eagleson at:Phone: 1-973-271-6100Email: Craig@prestigetransformational.comWebsite: Prestigetransformational.comOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →The Weight We were Never Meant to Carry with Catherine Clift
Jul 300:48:41Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances... but what you've been carrying for years?This week, we sit down with transformational coach and emotional release practitioner Catherine Clift for a conversation about fear, self-worth, limiting beliefs, and the emotional weight we often mistake for our identity.We explore why so many of us stay stuck, how childhood beliefs quietly shape our adult lives, the surprising connection between worthiness and money, and why true transformation often begins not by adding something new—but by learning to let go.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you're carrying more than you were meant to, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that healing doesn't always start with doing more. Sometimes it starts with releasing what no longer serves you.Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →Joy Is Your Birthright with Zoraida Morales
Jun 1201:22:12Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat happens when life completely changes course?In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with cancer thriver, speaker, and coach Zoraida Morales to discuss resilience, healing, identity, and the choice to build a life by design rather than by default.After thirteen years of chemotherapy, a difficult divorce, and countless moments of uncertainty, Zoraida shares how she transformed pain into purpose and discovered that joy isn't something we find—it's something we choose.This is a powerful conversation about rebuilding, self-discovery, and becoming the person you were always meant to be.Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoraida-morales/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z.morales2018/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoraida.morales.1428Website (upcoming): https://lifebydesignnotdefault.com/Website: https://zoraidamorales.com Books: Awaken – https://a.co/d/cnGTfUCForge – https://a.co/d/7vneKAxPerspectives on Cancer – https://a.co/d/4QQcMm6Soul Parent – https://a.co/d/5QXBOLk Free Resources: Discover Your Energy Archetype: https://quiz.lifebydesignnotdefault.com/ Honey‑Ginger‑Turmeric Bomb (Healing Recipe): This immune‑supporting recipe contains antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti‑inflammatory ingredients to support digestion, joints, skin, and overall wellness.https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/di8oVgX5KIbyLTwflOHDOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →The Void is Where Creativity Lives with Sean Mabry
May 2901:04:27Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat happens when grief, creativity, fatherhood, and purpose all collide?This week on Braving the Brightside, storyteller, ghostwriter, and author coach Sean Mabry joins me for a thoughtful conversation about surviving difficult seasons, finding meaning in life's darkest moments, and why authentic human stories matter now more than ever. We explore creativity, the rise of AI, personal transformation, and the surprising places where hope can still be found.Because sometimes the void isn't something to fear.Sometimes it's where the next chapter begins.Book Your RESET Button Call Here: https://calendly.com/bravingthebrightside/30minSean's LinksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/smabryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mabry-781b39a3/?skipRedirect=trueBook Clarity Engine: https://mabry-messaging.kit.com/bookclarityOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →Trauma Made Me Productive with Blaz Marolt
May 1500:55:49Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideThis week on Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Blaz Marolt for an honest conversation about trauma, burnout, discipline, and the hidden emotional cost of high achievement. From childhood abuse to military structure, hustle culture, and redefining success, this episode dives deep into what happens when survival mode finally catches up with you — and how healing begins when you stop running from yourself.Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →The Shame We Carry, The Life We Rebuild with Kipp Grange
May 101:28:07Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat happens when shame stops running the story?In Episode 31, Dan sits down with Kipp Grange, founder of Sonder Mountain Apparel, for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, identity, and the difficult work of rebuilding a life from the inside out. Kipp shares his journey through alcoholism, rock bottom, sobriety, mental health, and the perspective shift that changed everything.This is a raw, thoughtful episode about letting go of control, facing what hurts, and finding meaning on the other side of survival.Check Out Sonder Mountain Apparel: Traditional Tattoo Apparel - Apparel with a Purpose | Live Vividly – Sonder Mountain Apparel Co.Life on Fire Event: meantformore.live/lifeonfire-registration?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn0Dkyzk-QR441ueCO1v68RWI0Hp5uIOfgWqOBzROrFaudSNEopRpz_06TWQw_aem_YRwBqKPiLla2IwP35TqCnAOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse and How to Break Free with Nathan Segal
Apr 1701:18:31Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideIn this episode, I sit down with Nathan Segal for a raw and deeply personal conversation about trauma, control, and what it really takes to break free from toxic patterns.Nathan shares his journey through years of navigating narcissistic abuse, and the turning point that led him to reclaim his life, his voice, and his sense of self.We talk about boundaries, responsibility, and the courage it takes to face painful truths so you can finally move forward.Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →Reclaiming Your Energy in a Draining World with Spencer Jones
Apr 301:07:17Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideThere’s a point where you can be doing everything “right”… and still feel completely off.Showing up, working hard, pushing forward yet underneath it all, something doesn’t feel aligned.In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Spencer Jones, speaker, coach, author, and the self-proclaimed “Prince of Positivity”, to talk about what’s really going on beneath that feeling.We dive into burnout, energy, and the subtle ways we disconnect from ourselves without even realizing it. Spencer shares how high performers often find themselves running on empty, and what it actually looks like to slow down, realign, and start reclaiming your energy.This isn’t about doing more.It’s about coming back to yourself.If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just not quite like yourself lately—this conversation might be exactly what you need.Website: https://wearejonesinfor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencermjonesofficialFacebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/jonesinforYoutube: https://youtube.com/spencerjonesinInstagram: https://instagram.com/jonesinforTikTok: https://tiktok.com/user/jonesinforEnergy Hub Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342902855881858Email: spencer@wearejonesinfor.comOfficial Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
Transcribe →Three Layoffs. One Decision. Bet on Yourself | with Brian Kurian
Mar 2001:09:16Tap to summarizeSend a message into the BrightsideWhat do you do when life keeps pulling the rug out from under you?In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Brian Kurian, who was laid off three times in just a few years—until he hit a point where something had to change.Four days later, he bet on himself and started his own business.This conversation isn’t about overnight success. It’s about what happens in the moments where your identity gets shaken, your plans fall apart, and you’re forced to decide who you’re going to become next.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or pushed into a pivot you didn’t ask for—this one will hit home.Book a call with Brian:https://www.briankuriansbusinessservices.com/Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQThe Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off!IG: @the_rethreaderyHaven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off!IG: @haven_adullam_lakeThe Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666timeBraving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightsideAppreciate yous.Love,Dan
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