Braving the Brightside

Trauma Made Me Productive with Blaz Marolt

Send a message into the Brightside [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205/fan_mail/new] 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 achievement. From childhood abuse to military structure, hustle culture, and redefining success, this episode dives deep into what happens when survival mode finally catches up with you — and how healing begins when you stop running from yourself. Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ] The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time Braving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205 New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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

Send a message into the Brightside [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205/fan_mail/new] What happens when shame stops running the story? In Episode 31, Dan sits down with Kipp Grange, founder of Sonder Mountain Apparel, for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, identity, and the difficult work of rebuilding a life from the inside out. Kipp shares his journey through alcoholism, rock bottom, sobriety, mental health, and the perspective shift that changed everything. This is a raw, thoughtful episode about letting go of control, facing what hurts, and finding meaning on the other side of survival. Check Out Sonder Mountain Apparel: Traditional Tattoo Apparel - Apparel with a Purpose | Live Vividly – Sonder Mountain Apparel Co. [https://www.sondermountainapparelco.com/] Life on Fire Event: meantformore.live/lifeonfire-registration?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn0Dkyzk-QR441ueCO1v68RWI0Hp5uIOfgWqOBzROrFaudSNEopRpz_06TWQw_aem_YRwBqKPiLla2IwP35TqCnA [https://meantformore.live/lifeonfire-registration?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn0Dkyzk-QR441ueCO1v68RWI0Hp5uIOfgWqOBzROrFaudSNEopRpz_06TWQw_aem_YRwBqKPiLla2IwP35TqCnA] Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ] The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time Braving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205 New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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

Send a message into the Brightside [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205/fan_mail/new] 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 patterns. Nathan shares his journey through years of navigating narcissistic abuse, and the turning point that led him to reclaim his life, his voice, and his sense of self. We talk about boundaries, responsibility, and the courage it takes to face painful truths so you can finally move forward. Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ] The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time Braving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205 New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

Reclaiming Your Energy in a Draining World with Spencer Jones

Send a message into the Brightside [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205/fan_mail/new] There’s a point where you can be doing everything “right”… and still feel completely off. Showing up, working hard, pushing forward yet underneath it all, something doesn’t feel aligned. In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Spencer Jones, speaker, coach, author, and the self-proclaimed “Prince of Positivity”, to talk about what’s really going on beneath that feeling. We dive into burnout, energy, and the subtle ways we disconnect from ourselves without even realizing it. Spencer shares how high performers often find themselves running on empty, and what it actually looks like to slow down, realign, and start reclaiming your energy. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about coming back to yourself. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just not quite like yourself lately—this conversation might be exactly what you need. Website: https://wearejonesinfor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencermjonesofficial Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/jonesinfor Youtube: https://youtube.com/spencerjonesin Instagram: https://instagram.com/jonesinfor TikTok: https://tiktok.com/user/jonesinfor Energy Hub Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342902855881858 Email: spencer@wearejonesinfor.com Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ] The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time Braving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205 New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan

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

Send a message into the Brightside [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205/fan_mail/new] What do you do when life keeps pulling the rug out from under you? In this episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Brian Kurian, who was laid off three times in just a few years—until he hit a point where something had to change. Four days later, he bet on himself and started his own business. This conversation isn’t about overnight success. It’s about what happens in the moments where your identity gets shaken, your plans fall apart, and you’re forced to decide who you’re going to become next. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or pushed into a pivot you didn’t ask for—this one will hit home. Book a call with Brian: https://www.briankuriansbusinessservices.com/ [https://www.briankuriansbusinessservices.com/] Official Brightside Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ] The Rethreadery-Sustainable Style: therethreadery.com-Use Code BRIGHTSIDE for 15% Off! IG: @the_rethreadery Haven on Adullam Lake Retreat: havenonadullamlake.com-Use code LITTLEDAN for 10% Off! IG: @haven_adullam_lake The Library of Daniel Bradley: Patreon.com/daniels666time Braving the Brightside Hub: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2498205 New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside Appreciate yous. Love, Dan