The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

By Melissa Bright (Mental Health and Self-Care advocate)Health & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care) episodes

  • My Story: Part Two

    In this episode, I am sharing part two of my story. I talk about life after my Mom passed away,  how it changed, and how I changed as a person. I share my struggle with anxiety and the moment I finally decided to go see a therapist. I also share the good parts of 2020. How's that for looking on the bright side? (tehe)
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    50 min
  • Taking back her power. Randi's story of overcoming childhood trauma, domestic violence, depression, and hopelessness.

    In this episode I talk with a women named Randi who shares her story of taking back her power. She has been through a lot in her life, from childhood trauma, being abandoned, and domestic violence. She talks about when the most sad and hopeless moments were, to when she finally had a breakthrough to take back control of her life.

    *This episode may act as a trigger for some as it covers a topic of sensitive nature.*
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    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Focusing on what's important. Fred's story of being married to an alcoholic, and how raising a daughter on his own has been his been.

    In this episode I talk to my first male guest, Fred! Fred shares his story of being married to an alcoholic, what signs he started noticing, and what finally led to divorce. He speaks out on being a single father after his ex passed away, and the hardships him and his daughter have endured. He also shares funny moments that he says he just has to laugh at because, "that's just our life now."
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

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    1 hr 17 min
  • My Story: Part One

    In this episode, I am going to be sharing my own personal story. I am breaking my story in two parts: My story before my Mom passed away, and my life after. These are the two biggest chapters of my life. The person I was then and now is quite different, so I feel it's best to break up the episodes.
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822


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    26 min
  • Turning pain into purpose. Megan's story of losing her father to suicide and how that helped her pursue her lifelong dream.

    In this episode I talk to a woman named Megan who shares her story of losing her father to suicide. She explains what life was like growing up being a Daddy's girl, how things changed over the years, and what changed at the end.

    *This episode may act as a trigger for some as it covers a topic of sensitive nature.*

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
    https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

    Suicide Survivors Loss & Support Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/356093358111979/
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

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    57 min
  • The real + raw life of motherhood and postpartum. Gina's story on how to acknowledge and accept postpartum.

    In this episode I talk with a woman named Gina who gets REAL with motherhood and postpartum. She’s going to share her story of acknowledging and accepting postpartum. She talks about what she wishes she would have told her newly postpartum self. She gives advice for new Moms. (She literally has a list and it’s GOOD). She shares what friends and family can do to help. (She has a list for that too!) AND she has a GENIUS idea for friends and family to help new Mamas.
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822



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    55 min
  • Never give up. Nicole's story of getting diagnosed with breast cancer, and her journey through a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so in this episode I talk with a women named Nicole who shares her story of surviving breast cancer. She talks about the day she was diagnosed, how her family took the news, and her journey through a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.

    For information or support on breast cancer please visit: https://www.cancer.org/

    If you would like to participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer upcoming events or would like to support Nicole's Team - Go Pink or Go Home please visit:
    https://mobileacs.org/f7hue
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

    Support the show

    32 min
  • Accepting change. Nikki's story of embracing the different seasons of her life, and how they have helped her grow.

    In this episode I talk to a woman named Nikki that shares her story of the seasons of life. She reflects on times her life that have been extremely challenging and how she learned from those experiences.
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

    Support the show

    40 min
  • Closing a chapter. Laura Lyn's story of sexual assault, and what she did to move on from that time in her life.

    In this episode I talk to a woman named Laura Lyn that shares her story of closing a big chapter of her life. After she was sexually assaulted, she didn't tell anyone for years. But she met someone that would inspire her to speak up. She shares what that was like and how far she has come since.

    Check out Laura Lyn's blog here: https://laurawise3.wixsite.com/popularmonster
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

    Support the show

    31 min
  • Faith over fear. Stephanie's story of losing her son Lucas, and how her faith in God got her through.

    In this episode I will talk to a woman named Stephanie that shares her story of losing her son Lucas. She talks about what life was like before she found out she was pregnant, and what her experience was like at the hospital in the NICU when her son was born. She describes her last moments with her son and how ultimately God got her through this unimaginable time.

    *This podcast may act as a trigger for some as it covers a topic of sensitive nature.*
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    Thank you to our sponsors:
    BetterHelp - Visit https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife to join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.

    Special offer for The Bright Side of Life listeners... get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/brightsideoflife

    Want to help support the show? Click here: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/support/

    Connect with Melissa: https://www.thebrightsideoflifepodcast.com/

    Shop The Bright Side of Life Clothing Co.
    https://the-bright-side-of-lifee.myshopify.com/

    Join in on the conversation on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199289224416822

    Support the show

    1 hr 20 min

About The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)

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Welcome to The Bright Side of Life, a captivating podcast that shares inspiring stories of individuals who have triumphed over pain, struggles, and grief, rediscovering their path towards a…

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