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Braving the Brightside

Hosted by Daniel Bradley · education · EN-US

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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.

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What is Braving the Brightside about?

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.

Who hosts Braving the Brightside?

Braving the Brightside is hosted by Daniel Bradley. The show has published 42 episodes to date.

What has Braving the Brightside covered recently?

Recent episodes include "When Life Changes Your Voice | Denise Cesare" (23 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Are We Becoming Observers of Our Own Lives? | Dr. Katelyn Lehman" (18 September 2026, 54 minutes), and "Becoming Ken: Addiction, Prison and the Courage to Begin Again w/ Ken Miller" (4 September 2026, 62 minutes).

How often does Braving the Brightside publish?

Braving the Brightside publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 42 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Braving the Brightside?

Booking probability for Braving the Brightside is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Braving the Brightside requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Braving the Brightside's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Daniel Bradley hosts Braving the Brightside, an education podcast with 42 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #41

    When Life Changes Your Voice | Denise Cesare

    Oct 23, 202659 minS2

    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...

  • Episode #39

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

    Sep 18, 202654 minS2

    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...

  • Episode #38

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

    Sep 4, 20261h 2mS2

    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...

  • Episode #37

    The Conversations We’re Afraid to Have with River Easter

    Aug 21, 20261h 16mS2

    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...

  • Episode #36

    Dying to Live with John Hopkins

    Jul 31, 202650 minS2

    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...

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  • Episode #35

    The Power of Becoming with Craig Eagleson

    Jul 17, 202656 minS2

    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...

  • Episode #34

    The Weight We were Never Meant to Carry with Catherine Clift

    Jul 3, 202649 minS2

    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...

  • Episode #33

    Joy Is Your Birthright with Zoraida Morales

    Jun 12, 20261h 22mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>What happens when life completely changes course?</p><p>In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with cancer thriver, speaker, and coach Zoraida Morales to...

  • Episode #32

    The Void is Where Creativity Lives with Sean Mabry

    May 29, 20261h 4mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>What happens when grief, creativity, fatherhood, and purpose all collide?</p><p>This week on Braving the Brightside, storyteller, ghostwriter, and author coach Sean Mabry...

  • Episode #31

    Trauma Made Me Productive with Blaz Marolt

    May 15, 202656 minS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>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...

  • Episode #30

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

    May 1, 20261h 28mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>What happens when shame stops running the story?</p><p>In Episode 31, Dan sits down with Kipp Grange, founder of Sonder Mountain Apparel, for an honest conversation about...

  • Episode #29

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

    Apr 17, 20261h 19mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>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...

  • Episode #28

    Reclaiming Your Energy in a Draining World with Spencer Jones

    Apr 3, 20261h 7mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>There’s a point where you can be doing everything “right”… and still feel completely off.</p><p>Showing up, working hard, pushing forward yet underneath it all, something...

  • Episode #27

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

    Mar 20, 20261h 9mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>What do you do when life keeps pulling the rug out from under you?</p><p>In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Brian Kurian, who was laid off three times...

  • Episode #26

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

    Mar 6, 20261h 12mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>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?</p><p>Choice.</p><p>In this episode...

  • Episode #25

    Drafting Hope: Voices from Uplifting Athletes

    Feb 20, 202633 minS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>There are moments that recalibrate you.</p><p>In a world that can feel loud, divided, and heavy, this episode offers a glimpse into a room filled with courage, humility, and...

  • Episode #24

    Bonus Day: The Ty Gipson Story

    Feb 6, 202649 minS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>What do you do when life gives you more time than you ever expected?</p><p>In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I’m joined by <b>Ty Gipson</b>, a motivational speaker...

  • Episode #23

    Awake in the Silence with Maria Garcia

    Jan 23, 20261h 10mS2

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>In this episode of <b>Braving the Brightside with Dan Bradley</b>, I sit down with nutritionist and wellness coach <b>Maria Garcia</b>—author of Breaking Into the Light—to...

  • Episode #22

    Coffee Break-A Very Brightside Christmas

    Dec 25, 202518 minS1

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>Christmas Eve has a way of slowing everything down. </p><p>In this Coffee Break, Dan reflects on the year you survived; the pivots, the missed steps, the unexpected joys and...

  • Episode #21

    Alive on Purpose: Health, Heart & Holding On with Maggie Henderson

    Dec 19, 20251h 34mS1

    <p>Send a message into the Brightside</p><p>In this episode of Braving the Brightside, we sit down with Maggie Henderson for an honest conversation about choosing life—again and again—even when your body has asked more...

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