The Bright Side Podcast

The Truth About Eating Disorders and Recovery: Jen Percy's Personal Journey of Healing

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Jen Percy (@journeywithjen_) as she opens up about her experience with anorexia, a battle that began in childhood. Jen shares the challenges she faced growing up with an eating disorder, and the key turning points that led her to go "all-in" on her recovery. We explore topics such as the impact of early childhood experiences, common misconceptions about eating disorders, and Jen's empowering advice for anyone on the path to healing and recovery. If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, this conversation can help break down barriers, provide understanding, and show you the power of recovery. Tune in to hear Jen’s inspiring story and take away lessons that can help you on your journey to emotional and physical healing. We hope you enjoy the listen!

Transforming Adversity

In this solo episode, I share the mindset shift that has helped me turn adversity into a driving force. Drawing on stoic principles, I chat about the power of focusing on what we can control - our thoughts, actions, and responses - even when everything else feels uncertain. These ideas have helped me through some tough moments, and I hope they can do the same for you! Whether you are facing a setback, or navigating personal challenges, this episode is a reminder that adversity isn't something to fear - it's something to harness. I hope you enjoy the listen!

Surviving a Coma: March's Story

In today's episode, I sit down with the lovely March, who was born with a congenital condition (VACTERL syndrome) that affects several major organs including her heart, lungs, kidneys and digestive system. March opens up about what it's like to live with one lung and her experience surviving a two month coma. This episode is packed with inspiration, words of wisdom, and incredible perspective. You can catch more of March on Instagram @the_organic_mind_garden! We hope you enjoy!

Paralympic Powerlifter: Ali Jawad's Story

In this episode, I sit down with Ali Jawad, a Paralympic powerlifter whose journey from war-torn Lebanon to the global stage of competitive sports is nothing short of incredible. Born without legs due to a congenital condition, Ali has overcome immense challenges, including being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease during his training. Despite these obstacles, Ali has won numerous medals, set world records, and now advocates for disability rights. Join us as we get a peak into Ali's incredible mindset and what it truly means to overcome adversity. Hope you enjoy!

From Darkness to Light: Aoife's Story

In this episode, we sit down with Aoife, known on Instagram as @alignwithaoife, to explore her journey of battling anxiety during her school days to becoming a confident and empowering trauma healer. Aoife opens up about the challenges she faced with anxiety and the fear of judgment from others. Aoife delves into the strategies she used to overcome her fears, build self-confidence, and embrace her true self. She offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone dealing with similar issues, providing a roadmap to transform anxiety into strength and self-doubt into self-assurance. Join us as we uncover the power of self-love and healing in Aoife's story, and learn how you too can let go of fear and step into your most confident self!