Miss Brightside

Alphabet Confusion ... I put what on my head in the shower?

In this funny and wonderfully chaotic episode, Lisa kicks things off with “the dyslexic alphabet” She then shares a hilariously traumatic story about the time she picked up her shampoo bottle in the shower and discovered something in her hand a moment so terrifying her “soul left her body” as she scrambled out of the shower and staged a full Hunger Games showdown armed with a hairspray can Shifting gears, Lisa reflects on the importance of boredom how letting your mind wander can spark creativity, calm, and clarity. She introduces her “boredom detox,” encouraging listeners to ditch devices, stop overscheduling, potter around the house, and give their brains space to breathe and problem‑solve again The episode wraps with her signature warmth: a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, daydream, and find peace in the simple, quiet moments of everyday life.

Google Owl Legs Immediately

In this light‑hearted and wonderfully relatable episode, Lisa returns with stories from her week —starting with the heartbreak of not winning the McVitie’s chocolate biscuit competition, despite full confidence. From biscuit loyalty to supporting small local Instagram pages, she shares the tiny joys and tiny disappointments that make up everyday life. This week’s walk brings a new revelation: owl legs. Yes — owl legs. After a hilarious group chat discovery, Lisa encourages listeners to Google them immediately for a guaranteed giggle. The heart of the episode dives into something deeper: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how our basic needs rest, food, warmth, belonging, trust, and achievable goals shape how we feel day to day. Drawing on her HR background, Lisa breaks down the theory in a simple, down‑to‑earth way, reminding us that we can’t expect to feel balanced if we’re running on empty. Whether it’s drinking more water, getting proper rest, reconnecting with friends, or not setting impossible goals, she encourages listeners to choose one small thing to improve this week. With her usual humour (including the politics of the office tea fund and the eternal battle of the air con), Lisa wraps up with a gentle reminder: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Look after your basics, give yourself grace, and take one small step toward feeling more like you.

Jumping in Muddy Puddles

In this uplifting and wonderfully relatable episode, Lisa unveils an exciting new chapter: a full rebrand to Miss Brightside a space that still celebrates positivity, but also welcomes the real, messy, everyday moments we all move through. She shares the small victories of her week, including finally conquering her chaotic carbon monoxide alarm, and the stress of dishwasher stacking. From there, the conversation flows into the unpredictable UK weather, how it affects our mood and energy. During her daily walks, Lisa reflects on how adults often lose the childlike wonder that makes life magical. Through stories of her nephew jumping in muddy puddles. She reminds us to embrace the small joys, loosen up, and stop taking life so seriously. Rain won’t hurt us in fact, it might just wash the cobwebs off our soul. The episode closes with a gentle encouragement to find your own “muddy puddle” this week whatever helps you reconnect with play, perspective, and positivity and a reminder that brighter days are always on their way.

When Susan Snaps with 10,000 Steps

In this uplifting episode, Miss Brightside shares her week of getting back into movement—from gym sessions in oversized tees to hitting 10,000 steps a day and rediscovering the joy that arrives once the endorphins kick in She then tells the now‑legendary tale of “Susan,” a Facebook Marketplace seller who reacted very passionately to a cheeky offer on a second‑hand walking pad. What begins as a funny story becomes a gentle reminder that we never truly know what someone else is carrying. Some of us are “walking in the shadows,” and some are “walking in the sun” With humour, honesty, and heart, Miss Brightside encourages listeners to rise above negativity, offer grace where it’s due, and always choose kindness—even when faced with a Susan-level storm

The Doubt Gremlins Imposter Syndrome

In this week’s episode, Lisa opens up about feeling unmotivated and a bit disorganized, reflecting honestly on how even joyful projects can lose momentum. She considers a small rebrand—from Miss Brightside: The Power of Positivity to simply Miss Brightside Podcast—to give herself more freedom to talk about real life as it happens. She shares her recent struggle with imposter syndrome, describing moments at work where she doubted her abilities and reminding listeners that talking about these feelings is one of the best ways to overcome them. As she says in the episode, “the more we talk about things, the easier it gets.” She also touches on the emotional shift of supporting ageing parents, the invisible load many people carry, and the importance of knowing what help is available—like unpaid carers’ leave in the UK. To steady herself through a wobbly week, Lisa leans into small acts of self‑care: short walks, prepping healthy food, better sleep habits, and giving herself permission to rest. She closes with encouragement for anyone battling their own “doubt gremlins,” reminding listeners that discomfort often means growth and that they’re capable of far more than they think.