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- 92: How I Moved 16 Hours Away and Didn’t Let My Anxiety Win
For the people who feel smaller than their anxiety, don’t feel brave enough to go after what they want, or believe the cards they were dealt dictate how they have to live their life.
I’ve gotten a lot of messages asking me how I did it. How, as someone with debilitating anxiety, did I manage to move 16 hours away from everything I knew and build a life for myself?
There’s no one answer. It was a lot of work, a lot of fear, and a lot of believing in myself when I didn’t feel very brave.
But maybe that’s the funny thing about courage. Maybe you don’t wake up one morning and suddenly have it. Maybe you just get tired of wondering what your life could look like if you stopped letting fear make the decisions for you. So, for anyone who’s on the cusp of wanting something new, here’s what helped me take the first step.
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Social media inquiries: [email protected]
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Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
26 min - 91: The Loudest Boos Come From the Cheapest Seats
The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats.
Maybe the people who have the most to say about our lives are the people who know the least about them. We’re all watching from different seats, yet somehow we tend to let every opinion carry the same weight. HINT: the only opinions that matter, are from people you WOULD trade places with.
At some point, you have to decide who gets a frontrow seat, whose opinion matters to you, and most importantly if YOU'RE HAPPY WITH YOU!
CREDS TO Alma Cooper for this idea!!!
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OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
23 min - EP 90: What if You're Starting Over for a Reason??
What if the decisions you regret most weren’t actually mistakes?? In this episode, I’m talking about starting over, changing your mind, outgrowing people, places, jobs, and even versions of yourself...and why we’re so quick to label something a “waste of time” just because it didn’t last. Plus, the pressure to have your life figured out by a certain age and what happens when the timeline you planned for yourself isn't exactly what you had thought . OKAY LET'S CHAT!!
Sorry about the mic being a little off in this one <3
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OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG's
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
24 min - EP 89: Grateful My Table Changed...But Also for Everyone Who Ever Sat at It
When I went through friendship breakups, I thought they were a bad thing. I replayed every conversation, wondering what I could’ve done differently. But over time, I realized sometimes friendship endings are a beautiful thing. We outgrow people, and they outgrow us. Some people are meant to be in our lives for a chapter, not the whole story. And that doesn’t mean anyone has to be the bad guy. Sometimes life changes your table so you can find the people who understand you a little more. Looking around today, I’m so grateful mine did...but I’m also grateful for everyone who has sat at my table because I’m exactly who I am today because of them❤️❤️🩹
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OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG's
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
23 min - EP 88: 23 Pieces of Advice That Changed My Life at 23
23 called for some of the biggest lessons life has taught me so far. It led me to move to Charleston, put my anxiety in the back seat, open doors I never thought I would, and learn to do things scared...all while surrounded by the people I love.
I truly believe we're put on this earth to experience life, grow through it, and share what we learn with others. So this is your reminder: do it scared, do it loudly, and do it as the most authentic version of yourself.
Take my advice....or at least consider it. You might be just one step away from the life you've been dreaming about.
WAKE UP TO WELLNESS IS SOLD OUT, but follow socials below for the next event series drop!!!
Socials
OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
22 min - EP 87: You Don't Need More Friends, You Need the Right Room
One thing I’ve learned is that you can be in a room full of people and still feel lonelier than when you’re alone.
Sometimes we force ourselves into rooms that were never meant for us, full of people who aren't for us.But the truth is, everyone deserves a room where they feel seen, safe, and fully themselves. After all, I'd rather have 3 best friends who truly get me than 15 friends who only talk to me when it's convenient
That’s exactly why Wake Up to Wellness is coming to Charleston on July 30.
Because I crave community, and I know there are so many more places that can use that! So, I'm hoping to turn this into an event series where girls can come together and bond over wellness, mental health and find COMMUNITY!! & for this event it's going to be....BIKINI CHARMING!!! Ticket link below
WAKE UP TO WELLNESS CHS EVENT:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/onthebrightsidellc/2301951
Socials
OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
Also shoutout to trying not to care podcast for the episode inspo!!!
34 min - EP 86: I Tested All the Friendship Advice I Gave People
I moved 16 hours away to Charleston alone and quickly realized something no one tells you about making friends in your twenties:
Nobody's coming to hand you a friend group. It's all up to you to build one.
So instead of waiting to be included, I took my own friendship advice..( and it's honestly the reason for the healthy friendships I have now)
Turns out community isn' t something you find. It's something you build.
Socials
OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
23 min - EP:85 I named my anxiety Lucy
I named my anxiety Lucy…and it helped me realize that I am not my anxiety. After all these years together (she's been living rent free), I figured it was time she got a proper introduction.
For a long time, Lucy and I weren't exactly friends. I used to let her control every part of my life (she’s a diva like that).She convinced me that every worst case scenario was reality and that worrying was somehow keeping everyone safe.
But somewhere along the way, I realized she wasn't trying to ruin my life. In her own chaotic, dramatic way, she was trying to protect me and the people I love. She just had a terrible way of showing it.So we've made some changes.I'm the driver now. Lucy is the passenger princess…and honestly, that's best for everyone.
And while my anxiety's name is Lucy, you probably have your own version of Lucy too. Maybe yours has a different name, a different personality, or shows up in different ways,but if you've ever felt like your anxiety was running the show, this episode is for you.
Because Lucy is a part of me. She always will be.
And maybe learning to live with her, and not against her has been the most healing part of all.
SocialsOTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG's
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
26 min - EP 84: To Have a Village, You Have to Be a Villager
When it comes to having a village, everyone wants one. We want the thoughtful birthday celebrations, the check in texts, and all the little loving gestures that make you feel seen. But no one really talks about what it actually takes to have that kind of village in the first place.
Because the truth is, you do have to be a villager to have a village. You have to show up. You have to remember the birthdays, send the check in text, and be present. But somewhere along the way, that gets twisted into thinking you have to hold up the entire village…and that’s the part that people lose themselves in.
This episode is about that line between showing up for people and overextending yourself in the name of people pleasing, feeling guilty or wanting to be the glue. It’s about what it means to be a villager, without losing yourself in the process. Because a village is made up of dozens of people, and it’s not up to just one person to keep it thriving.
Socials
OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG's
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
23 min - Ep 83: Do It Scared & You’ll Find Your Way
No one is coming to tell you when it’s time to take the next step. No one is going to tell you that you have to do it scared. It’s you and your life. And the difference between living a mundane one and an extraordinary one… is what you choose to do with that fear.
There’s no handbook for doing things scared. No moment where it suddenly makes perfect sense. No signal telling you your body is ready. So you do it anyway. You do it scared. Because you are one decision, one risk, one month away from a dream life. And it could be this moment, the one you’re hesitating in right now, that changes everything for the better. And if it was, I know you would do it. So do it scared.
Socials
OTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepodd
OTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcast
Caroline's Instagram: @carolinesusko
Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesusko
Social media inquiries: [email protected]
Podcast Inquiries: [email protected]
More about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HERE
WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG's
Music:
Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt
Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62
23 min
About On the Bright Side
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to On the Bright Side - a safe place full of mental health convos, navigating your 20s tips, and doses of positivity & POVS… the unofficial girl’s guide to life if you will. This…
podcast is my way of sharing life experiences and perspectives with the world in hopes of making someone’s life a little brighter and a lot more fun. I started this podcast back in 2022 when I thought it was time to share my mental health story and since then it’s become so much more <3 What started as a mental health podcast transformed basically into everything that goes on behind a girl’s bedroom door - advice giving, tea talking and confidence boosting (and sometimes influencers, friends and other special guests join in on the convo). I am so glad you’re here <3
XO,
Caroline Susko
Follow @carolinesusko on Instagram and TikTok to get the latest updates on the podcast, as well as a glimpse into my life!
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