Episodes

This time of year is probably the hardest time of year when dealing with grief. It seems as though everyone else is doing fine and we wish we could be, but we are grieving. Whether this is your first year without someone, or your twentieth year, the emotions and heaviness of it all can be like a-lot. I wanted to bring my friend Linda on to share her story of how she coped with grief during the holidays. Linda lost her Mom a month before Christmas, so Christmas has been something she's had to lea...

To my listeners, I just wanted to do a short episode letting you know what was going on. I am not going anywhere. I will be back, I just needed to take some time while going through this hard time in my life. Join our online community and support group, Hope for the Holidays. For people that have lost loved ones and don't want to go through this holiday season alone. Sessions start Tuesday, November 8th : https://pensight.com/x/melissabright/new-digital-item/1757875e-dcd3-4bbe-992a-1ddb187fb491...

In this episode I talk about perfectionism and ways we can over come it. Support the show

Jennifer Yassen had been in a relationship with the same man she had been with since she was sixteen. It wouldn't be until year sixteen of the relationship that he actually proposed. But it seemed that that's when things really started to change in the relationship. From dealing with gaslighting and narcissism, to struggling with setting her own boundaries, Jennifer shares her story of how she was able to walk away from an almost 20 year relationship. On this journey she learns quite a bit about...

If you are like most parents, you want the best for your kid. You want them to succeed, feel loved and supported. Teens today struggle with anxiety, depression and suicide more than any other generation before them. Data shows that in the U.S., suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people, and, more specifically, the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 14. What can we do as parents? This episode explains some of the reasons why teens struggle with mental health as ...

With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early for Jason LaChance that he too, would fall prey to addiction. He has a 20-year background in radio broadcasting, which was an amazing passion allowing him to speak with an audience based on a common bond in loving music. But there was something missing, after going through a divorce, and becoming a single father he started his journey of confronting that he was an alcoholic. As he began to embrace his addiction and speak with others...

Sam Eaton is an author, speaker, and founder of Recklessly Alive, a suicide prevention organization sprinting toward a world with zero deaths by suicide. Sam has spoken at over one-hundred events throughout the U.S sharing his story of battling depression and suicidal thoughts. Sam’s first book, Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest, was released in January 2021 and reached the top 100 best-selling books on Amazon. He has amassed more than ...

Andray Summer is The Super Hero Of Love and for 20+ years of he life, he hated his life and his existence. He was living in hate and in darkness. He had no concept of Love and just wanted to die because he had no purpose, goals, dreams, or aspirations. Having gone through a spiritual awakening, allowed him to see a whole new world and make better choices, decisions and relearn life for the first time. Now he is on a mission to spread Love, heal the planet through his actions of love and unite...

Tracy Franken is a comedic speaker, author and dog trainer specializing in human/canine relationships. She works with dog lovers from all over the world to help create amazing relationships with their dogs so that training becomes effortless and living with their dog becomes fun and easy. She lives in beautiful South Shore, Nova Scotia with her husband, 3 amazing kids and 3 horses, 3 goats, 6 cats, 6 ducks, a mini pig... oh and 18 dogs.😳 Grab Tracy's Be With exercise here: Visit The Bright Si...

Best-Selling Author, Kung Fu Master, Pan-American Champion, former member of the military, former corporate drone, and former factory worker, Jeremy Roadruck has been through many seasons and adventures in his life. Today, he's a speaker, author, teacher, and consultant to men who lead businesses, helping them win in business, with their wives and kids. In this episode we talk about: -Increasing awareness increases choices -Feminine and Masculine Energy - Abundance Mindset -What do you want and...

Sometimes we just need to be vulnerable to let other people know they aren't alone. That's exactly what this episode is about. Enjoy. If you would like to donate to the show for Melissa's Birthday, you can do so here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/ Support the show

Healing Vibrations is a media company focused on health and wellness through stress reduction and self-reflection. We utilize the physical and psychological effects of light, color, sound and vibration to slow the pulse, release muscular tension, and create a clear, focused state of mind. Located in the great Pacific Northwest, Healing Vibrations is a collaboration between lifelong friends Drew Griffin and Travis Schumacher who in late 2018, decided to combine their unique skill sets to change t...

Spencer Jones loves to help people live their lives to the max through a holistic approach. Known as the Prince of positivity he shares his positive energy and spreads joy around the world. He does this by sharing tips, tricks, and strategies to help others live life to the max through his Daily Energize podcast along with the Jonesin' for Academy and various events. Also, as a fun side note, Spencer is a classically trained pianist and choir director who has published three books and has been ...

Known as the “Ambassador of JOY,” Barry Shore is a mental health activist, philanthropist, multi-patent holding entrepreneur, speaker, author, podcaster, and former quadriplegic who is now swimming around the world! After a rare disease paralyzed Barry from the neck down, he created the JOY of LIVING Institute™ (a platform that teaches people to live in joy, no matter the situation), The Keep Smiling movement that has reached multiple celebrities and distributed millions of “Keep Smiling” cards...

People Pleasing: a person who has an emotional need to please others often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires. I used to be a people pleaser. It wasn't fun. I put everyones needs before mine. I second guessed everything I did to try to make others happy. It wasn't fun. I am going to go over 10 Signs of people pleasing. This isn't meant to make you feel bad if you are one. This is meant to bring awareness, because awareness is the first step! So if you’re someone looking to worry ...

Casey McQuillen, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, activist and powerhouse vocalist, burst onto the scene wowing judges and millions of viewers on Season 13 of American Idol. Since then, the rising star has organically accumulated tens of thousands of followers on social media and millions of views and streams of her music online, largely because her songs are authentic, intimate, and relatable. Casey’s first single, Beautiful, debuted globally on ExtraTV in April 2019. Her debut album, Skinn...

I have recently been doing lots of learning and a long the way I would pick up on little quotes that were little aha moments. These were the times that I just finally heard IT and got it. It resonated with me, so maybe it will do the same for you! P.S. I have a big announcement coming SOON, so I encourage you to sign up for emails here to be one of the first to know! Subscribe here: https://thoughtful-founder-6433.ck.page/89bcc2c070 Support the show

Self-sabotage refers to behaviors or thought patterns that hold you back and prevent you from doing what you want to do. When people self-sabotage, they often engage in self-defeating behaviors like procrastination, perfectionism, negative self-talk, avoidance, or conflict. Often driven by anxiety, fear, and self-doubt, they undermine their efforts to build the life they want. Self-sabotage becomes specifically problematic when the behavior becomes a habit, done so automatically that you don’t e...

Michele Rosenthal is a Trauma Recovery Specialist, award-winning trauma and PTSD blogger, award-nominated author of multiple trauma/PTSD recovery books (including Your Life After Trauma and Heal Your PTSD), popular keynote speaker and workshop/seminar leader. In addition, Michele is a Certified Professional Coach, Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Board Certified Hypnotist with a specialty in Trauma and PTSD. For many years Michele hosted a radio program and podc...

Dahlya Brown Shook is owner and CEO of Holistic Medical Healing. She is a Brain Mastery Specialist & Psychic Healer who uses a multidimensional approach to healing with diverse training for mind, body, spirit integration. Dahlya is a bridge to the science and spiritual modalities. When you have a sensitive nervous system it can feel impossible to feel safe in your body. The techniques she uses help you to regulate and liberate your sensitive system so you can heal & thrive past your imposed limi...

With his limitless patience for the struggle of the couple, Derek Hart helps couples make connection again, a full emotional re-attachment of their relationship. Couples will only heal if the individuals make contact with their hurt places, and then reveal those hurts to each other. For 31 years, Derek has fine-tuned his craft by making contact with his own inner wounds, and turning those wounds into profound, clearly actionable steps couples use to heal. Derek's mission is to prevent the endles...

Savio P. Clemente coaches cancer survivors to overcome the confusion and gain the clarity needed to get busy living in mind, body, and spirit. He inspires health and wellness seekers to find meaning in the "why" and to cultivate resilience in their mindset. Savio is a Board Certified wellness coach (NBC-HWC, ACC), #1 best-selling author, syndicated columnist, podcaster, stage 3 cancer survivor, and founder of The Human Resolve LLC. Savio has interviewed notable TV personalities, and is featured...

Mental Health Awareness month is in May and the #DimTheStigma campaign is our mission to dim the stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Through hopeful words and actions, we can shift the hurdles for those living with mental health conditions. Together, we can be examples of acceptance, compassion, and understanding. In this episode I discuss the stigma around mental health, ways in can be harmful, and how we can dim the stigma around mental health. If you would like to pl...

Krystal Jakosky is a teacher and writer based in Colorado helping people "own their shit" and take ownership of their own lives. Krystal teaches online and in-person classes, meets with clients in individual sessions, and hosts "Breathe In, Breathe Out: a Weekly Mindfulness and Meditation Podcast." Through personal stories and hard truths, Krystal gives her listeners and clients a healthy push in the right direction and motivates them to step into a more authentic, fulfilling life. _____________...