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The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

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The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest.

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Episodes
  • How Bridgerton Changed Romance Forever with Julia Quinn

    How Bridgerton Changed Romance Forever with Julia Quinn
    Feb 3 2026

    What better way to kick off the month of love than with the queen of historical romance, Julia Quinn. The Bridgerton author chats all about how her series became a global phenomenon, the unexpected ways Bridgerton has reshaped the genre, and why historical romance deserves its moment in the spotlight again. And can you believe Julia almost became a doctor instead of a novelist? She’s sharing some behind-the-scenes insights for season 4 of Bridgerton and reminding us why we should still believe in happy endings.

    BOOKS MENTIONED

    In Her Defense by Phillipa Malicka

    Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

    An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

    First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

    The Last Lady B by Eloisa James

    An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole

    Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

    The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

    The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton

    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

    Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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    52 mins
  • Self-Care Is a Lie We’ve Been Sold—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Explains What Actually Heals Us

    Self-Care Is a Lie We’ve Been Sold—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Explains What Actually Heals Us
    Jan 26 2026

    It feels like everyone is talking about self care these days. But what's it actually supposed to look like? If you ask the TikTok algorithm, you'll get a lot of 12-step skincare routines, bullet journals and red light masks. But is self care really just about what you buy? Today, our guest Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is going beyond consumerism to talk about how we can add value to our lives...without swiping our credit cards. She's unpacking key lessons from her bestselling book REAL Self Care—from effectively setting boundaries, letting go of self-judgement, and using gratitude to get through even the darkest times.

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    47 mins
  • Understanding GLP-1 Medications: Hormones, Menopause & the Science Behind the Headlines with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

    Understanding GLP-1 Medications: Hormones, Menopause & the Science Behind the Headlines with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of The Bright Side, Simone Boyce talks with endocrinologist and Weightless author Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen about GLP-1 medications, food noise, hormones, and why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work for so many people. From epigenetics and menopause to muscle preservation and long-term health, this conversation reframes weight loss as body recomposition—and replaces shame with science.

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    38 mins
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