Braving the Brightside

When Life Changes Your Voice | Denise Cesare

Send a message into the Brightside What happens when the very thing you’ve built your life around becomes something you can no longer rely on? Educator, author, and speech-language pathologist Denise Cesare spent years helping others communicate. Then she faced five years without a functional voice—and the challenge of holding onto her identity, her career, and her hope. In this heartfelt conversation, Denise joins Dan Bradley to explore the small moments that helped her keep going, how her experience deepened her connection with her students, and why joy and struggle can exist in the same day. Together, they discuss finding strength without pretending everything is okay, being present with the people we love, and the inspiration behind her books, Moments in Motion with Love and I Love You More Than Chocolate. If you’ve been waiting for one big breakthrough, this episode offers a reason to appreciate the little steps along the way. 🎙️ Help Denise take her next step! Denise is in the running for an opportunity to host her own podcast. Show her some Brightside love and cast your vote: https://tophost.org/2026/denise-cesare ☀️ Stay connected with Braving the Brightside and sign up for our free newsletter: https://bravingthebrightside.org Braving the Brightside—Where Resilience Meets Radiance. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Bright Side Isn’t the Easy Side | Sam Alvey

Send a message into the Brightside What does it take to keep smiling when life keeps hitting back? In this episode, Dan sits down with UFC legend and Karate Combat champion “Smile’n” Sam Alvey for a conversation about fighting, faith, family, reinvention—and why choosing the bright side has never meant choosing the easy side. Sam opens up about the difficult final chapter of his UFC career, adapting his fighting style to make history as Karate Combat’s first simultaneous two-division champion, and returning from a brutal knockout loss to successfully defend his light-heavyweight title against Uriah Hall. He also shares the role his wife McKey has played throughout his career, the emotional story behind adopting their daughter, and why his relationship with God continues to guide him through life’s biggest decisions. And because this is Smile’n Sam, there’s plenty of laughter along the way—including Ninja Turtles, his lifelong WWE dream, and what happens when a 6-foot-7, 285-pound Olympic medalist kicks you upside the head. This is a conversation about adapting without losing yourself, finding purpose beyond public opinion, and protecting your joy through every victory, loss, and unexpected turn. Follow Sam on social media: @smilensam Learn more about Braving the Brightside at bravingthebrightside.org. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Are We Becoming Observers of Our Own Lives? | Dr. Katelyn Lehman

Send a message into the Brightside Are we actually living our lives or are we slowly becoming observers of them? This week on Braving the Brightside, Daniel sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Katelyn Lehman for a fascinating conversation about stress, trauma, resilience, technology, and finding coherence in an increasingly overstimulated world. Dr. Katelyn shares ideas from her new book, The Coherence Method, including how our minds and bodies respond to chronic stress, why regulation matters, and what our relationship with technology may be doing to our ability to simply be present. From shrinking attention spans and social media to a story about Dr. Katelyn's young son that stopped Daniel in his tracks, this conversation asks a deceptively simple question: How do we find our way back to ourselves? 🎙️ Braving the Brightside — Where Resilience Meets Radiance. Learn more and become a Brightsider at bravingthebrightside.org. Find Doc Katelyn and purchase her book here: www.dr.katelynlehman.com Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Becoming Ken: Addiction, Prison and the Courage to Begin Again w/ Ken Miller

Send a message into the Brightside Ken Miller’s life has taken him from Dartmouth College to addiction, homelessness and prison—and ultimately to more than two decades of sobriety and a life dedicated to serving others. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Ken shares the moment he realized he wanted to live, why being arrested became the beginning of his recovery, and how he entered prison with a plan to rebuild himself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We also explore the difference between guilt and shame, the complicated search for the “why” behind addiction, and what it meant for Ken to leave his old identities behind and simply become Ken again. His story is a powerful reminder that taking responsibility for your past does not mean allowing it to dictate your future. As long as you’re still breathing, there is still time to choose what comes next. Content warning: This episode contains candid discussions of substance addiction, suicidal thoughts and attempts, childhood abuse, violence, homelessness and incarceration. Connect with Ken Miller Website: kenmillerspeaks.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84 Email: info@kenmillerspeaks.com Phone: (907) 250-8488 Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Conversations We’re Afraid to Have with River Easter

Send a message into the Brightside What if the goal of a difficult conversation wasn’t to win but to understand? This week on Braving the Brightside, Dan sits down with coach and conflict-resolution expert River Easter for a fascinating conversation about empathy, communication, and why our need to be right can keep us from actually connecting with one another. River breaks down what happens inside us when we feel threatened, judged, or misunderstood—and shares practical ways to approach difficult conversations with more curiosity, self-awareness, and compassion. They also explore why empathy doesn’t require agreement, the stories we tell ourselves about other people, and how we can stop replaying our “greatest hits” of arguments and start responding more like the people we actually want to be. Because sometimes the most important conversations aren’t meant to be won. They’re simply meant to be had. Learn more and become an official Brightsider at BravingTheBrightside.org. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Dying to Live with John Hopkins

Send a message into the Brightside Most 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.be FB: www.faceboon.com/Johnhoppy93/ IG: @alivenesspractice LinkdIn: John Hopkins Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Power of Becoming with Craig Eagleson

Send a message into the Brightside What 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: 1-973-271-6100 Email: Craig@prestigetransformational.com Website: Prestigetransformational.com Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Weight We were Never Meant to Carry with Catherine Clift

Send a message into the Brightside What 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 Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Joy Is Your Birthright with Zoraida Morales

Send a message into the Brightside What 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.1428 Website (upcoming): https://lifebydesignnotdefault.com/ Website: https://zoraidamorales.com Books: Awaken – https://a.co/d/cnGTfUC Forge – https://a.co/d/7vneKAx Perspectives on Cancer – https://a.co/d/4QQcMm6 Soul 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/di8oVgX5KIbyLTwflOHD Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Void is Where Creativity Lives with Sean Mabry

Send a message into the Brightside What 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/30min Sean's Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smabry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mabry-781b39a3/?skipRedirect=true Book Clarity Engine: https://mabry-messaging.kit.com/bookclarity Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Trauma Made Me Productive with Blaz Marolt

Send a message into the Brightside This 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 Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Shame We Carry, The Life We Rebuild with Kipp Grange

Send a message into the Brightside What 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_YRwBqKPiLla2IwP35TqCnA Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse and How to Break Free with Nathan Segal

Send a message into the Brightside In 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 Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Reclaiming Your Energy in a Draining World with Spencer Jones

Send a message into the Brightside There’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/spencermjonesofficial Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/jonesinfor Youtube: https://youtube.com/spencerjonesin Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonesinfor TikTok: https://tiktok.com/user/jonesinfor Energy Hub Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342902855881858 Email: spencer@wearejonesinfor.com Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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Three Layoffs. One Decision. Bet on Yourself | with Brian Kurian

Send a message into the Brightside What 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 Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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You're Not Too Busy: Priorities, Purpose & Alignment with Scott Maderer

Send a message into the Brightside In a world that constantly tells us to move faster, work harder, and chase more… what if the real shift comes from something much simpler? Choice. In this episode of Braving the Brightside, Dan sits down with Scott Maderer, founder of Inspired Stewardship and host of the Inspired Stewardship Podcast. Scott has spent years helping people rethink their relationship with time, money, and purpose—guiding leaders and high performers toward lives that are more aligned with what truly matters. Together they explore the subtle but powerful difference between saying “I have to” and “I choose to,” and how that small shift in language can change the way we look at our priorities, our work, and our lives. Scott also shares his personal story—from teaching in the classroom, to leading large teams in the corporate world, to building a coaching practice dedicated to helping people steward their time, talents, and resources with intention. In this conversation we explore: • Why hustle culture often confuses goals with purpose • The difference between success and significance • How our language reveals our priorities • Career vs calling—and why they’re not always the same • Practical ways to begin living a more aligned life If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or unsure whether the things filling your days are actually the things that matter most… this conversation is for you. Sometimes the biggest changes start with the smallest realization: You’re not too busy. You’re choosing. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

Drafting Hope: Voices from Uplifting Athletes

Send a message into the Brightside There are moments that recalibrate you. In a world that can feel loud, divided, and heavy, this episode offers a glimpse into a room filled with courage, humility, and relentless hope. Dan was invited to the annual Young Investigator Draft hosted by Uplifting Athletes in Philadelphia — an event where young medical researchers are honored for their work fighting rare diseases, alongside the families and children whose lives are directly impacted by that research. But this isn’t just about a ceremony. It’s about parents who refuse to quit. Kids who redefine strength. Athletes who use their platform for something bigger than themselves. Doctors whose work behind the scenes is changing lives in ways most of us will never see. In this episode, you’ll hear directly from families, athletes, and two unforgettable best friends who’ve become the heart of the event. If you’ve been needing a reminder that good people are still doing incredible work in this world, this is it. Hope isn’t naïve. It’s built. And sometimes, it’s built together. Visit www.upliftingathletes.org for more info! Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

Bonus Day: The Ty Gipson Story

Send a message into the Brightside What do you do when life gives you more time than you ever expected? In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I’m joined by Ty Gipson, a motivational speaker whose life has been saved—more than once—through extraordinary organ donations from members of his own family. Ty shares his journey living with juvenile diabetes, facing kidney failure, navigating transplants, and learning what it means to carry the weight—and the responsibility—of second chances. But this conversation isn’t about medical details or miracle moments alone. It’s about gratitude, resilience, humor, family, and choosing how to show up when the road ahead isn’t clear. This is an honest, grounded conversation about borrowed time, purpose, and finding light without pretending the darkness isn’t there. If you’re navigating uncertainty, fatigue, or a season that feels heavier than most—this one’s for you. Founder | TyGipson.com | No Options with Ty Gipson Podcast Speaker • Entrepreneur • Podcaster 512-944-4780 (call/text) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QaxAU6ug2Yn13tHOr4V1G YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TyGipson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585869545884 X - https://x.com/ty_gipson Instagram: @tygipson1 Want to schedule an appointment with Ty?: https://calendly.com/ty-tygipson Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

Awake in the Silence with Maria Garcia

Send a message into the Brightside In this episode of Braving the Brightside with Dan Bradley, I sit down with nutritionist and wellness coach Maria Garcia—author of Breaking Into the Light—to unpack a story that is equal parts terrifying, powerful, and deeply hopeful. At 25, Maria suffered a massive stroke that left her unable to move or speak. For two weeks, everyone believed she was in a coma—while she could hear and understand everything happening around her. What followed was a brutal, years-long climb: relearning how to communicate, enduring rehab, depression, setbacks, and eventually facing the hardest phase of all… the plateau. But Maria’s comeback didn’t end there. Fifteen years after her stroke, Maria discovered a new approach to nourishment that helped her regain another 20% of recovery in just six months—and it completely reshaped her mission. Today, she helps others reset their relationship with food, reclaim their energy, and build a life that feels truly alive. This conversation is about resilience, surrender, and what it really means to keep going—one step, one sunrise, one honest conversation at a time. Connect with Maria: genuinelymaria.com (book a complimentary call) If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a little light today. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

Coffee Break-A Very Brightside Christmas

Send a message into the Brightside Christmas Eve has a way of slowing everything down. In this Coffee Break, Dan reflects on the year you survived; the pivots, the missed steps, the unexpected joys and the quiet strength it took to just keep going. From creative starts and resets, to staying consistent when time worked against you, to the grounding joy of a new dog, the ache of watching time move forward, and the reminder that humanity still exists beneath all of the noise. This isn't a conversation about resolutions or reinvention. It's a moment to pause, take inventory, and give yourself a little credit for making it here. If this year felt heavy, this episode is for you. One step. One sunrise. One honest conversation at a time. And tonight, one peaceful Christmas Eve at a time. Official Braving the Brightside Website: bravingthebrightside.org Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time New episodes every other 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_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan