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Braving the Brightside

Daniel Bradley
Mental Health
Resilience
Sobriety
Recovery
Grief
Community Support
Personal Growth
Hope
Healing
Mother's Legacy
Uplifting Athletes
Addiction
Rare Diseases
Overcoming Adversity
Advocacy
Support Systems
Self-Improvement
Anxiety
Self-Discovery
ADHD

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. ... more

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Send a message into the Brightside

In Part II of this unfiltered and quite expectedly hilarious conversation, Chris Raab dives even deeper into what comes after chaos. From addiction and heartbreak to running marathons and finding purpose, Raab open... more

Send a message into the Brightside

Chris Raab (Raab Himself) opens up about his wild ride from Jackass fame to rock bottom—and how he fought his way back to the bright side. In this raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Raab talks about his ea... more

Send a message into the Brightside

MaKaylie Peterkin grew up with sports as the heartbeat of her family. But it was her sister’s battle with a rare disease — and the way their small-town community rallied around them — that shaped her path. 

Today,... more

Send a message into the Brightside

Curtis Jr grew up chasing storms and snakes, but never quite felt like he belonged. The world saw him as different, and fitting in often came with a cost. Even as drinking crept into his life, music became his anch... more

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Chris Raab
Television personality known for his appearances on 'Jackass' and 'Viva La Bam'.
Episode: From Jackass to Joy with Chris Raab Part 1
MaKaylie Peterkin
Advocate for families affected by rare diseases, associated with Uplifting Athletes
Uplifting Athletes
Episode: Be Coachable: Love, Loss, & Community with MaKaylie Peterkin
Tommy Curtis Jr.
Singer-songwriter dedicated to helping others and creating music that resonates with personal experiences.
Independent artist
Episode: From Lost to Found: How Music Helped Me Discover Who I Really Am with Curtis Jr
Will Scissom
Civil engineer and former football player, known for his resilience and leadership
Georgia Tech Football
Episode: The Iron Will with Will Scissum
Kel Darling
A mom, ceramic artist, and grocery worker who is introspective and shares her story of neurodivergence and personal growth.
Darling Studios
Episode: The Neurospicy Storm: Grief, Growth & Grace with Kel Darling
Jason Brown
A dear friend of the host, known for his magnetic personality and for bravely sharing his story of addiction and recovery.
Episode: Comic Books, Chaos and Comebacks with Jay Brown
Cerrie Cox
A mental health advocate who shares her personal journey of resilience and recovery.
Episode: Craving the Oblivion with Cerrie Cox
Chris Ruby
A man who has faced significant challenges, including a devastating car accident, and his journey towards rebuilding his life and sobriety.
Episode: Rebuilding from Wreckage featuring Chris Ruby
Mike Alston
Motivational speaker and life coach
Built Different
Episode: Life's Hard. Now What? featuring Mike Alston

Host

Dan Bradley
Host dedicated to sharing stories of resilience, recovery, and hope, drawing on personal experiences with mental health and community support.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Your Next Obsession

    Ever hang out with an old friend and suddenly realize you both just had a chill yet deep conversation that actually helped something in your life make sense? That’s the vibe of this podcast. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ubervox
    United States3 months ago
  • Self esteem and self compassion

    So grateful to hear your voice, Dan. Nice to know that after a storm there is a rainbow - but, you’re building a community for getting through the recovery side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listzening
    United States4 months ago

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From Lost to Found: How Music Helped Me Discover Who I Really Am with Curtis Jr
Q: What would you say to somebody who is in a really rough spot, a dark spot, feels like they have to hide their inner child?
Go inward. Your answers and your friend are inside. It's okay to go inside.
Rebuilding from Wreckage featuring Chris Ruby
Q: What's the next punch hit you?
You're hungover all the time. If you're not hungover, you're drunk.
Rebuilding from Wreckage featuring Chris Ruby
Q: If you had to describe your life right now in one word, what would it be?
Great with everything that's gone on in the past and seeing where we're at now.
Craving the Oblivion with Cerrie Cox
Q: What advice would you give to someone struggling with similar experiences?
Reach out to someone you trust as the first step out of the hole you're in, and remember that you have control over your choices.
Craving the Oblivion with Cerrie Cox
Q: What kept you pushing forward when you felt like giving up?
Cerrie shares it felt like a primal instinct to find a way forward, despite the weight of her struggles.

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Recent guests on Braving the Brightside include:

1. Chris Raab
2. MaKaylie Peterkin
3. Tommy Curtis Jr.
4. Will Scissom
5. Kel Darling
6. Jason Brown
7. Cerrie Cox
8. Chris Ruby

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