Bright Side Up

Bright Side Up
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Bright Side Up Podcast is your go-to spot for refreshing and down-to-earth wellness talks! Imagine catching up with your besties over a cozy cup of tea – that's the vibe we're serving here. We're seasoned wellness professionals, boasting over two decades of industry experience, and we're spilling the tea on all things health and happiness. Think of us as your virtual BFFs, dishing out bite-sized, girly wellness chats that are as relatable as they are informative. Living our best lives is more fun when we're doing it together! Get ready for the goodness!

  1. 4D AGO

    How to Actually Become Your Best Self (Daily Non-Negotiables)

    #81: Your best self isn’t a future version of you. It’s a standard and it’s built in your daily habits. If you’ve been feeling off, low-energy, or just not fully in it, this episode is your reality check and your reset. Because getting back into alignment doesn’t require a full life overhaul—it requires intention in the small things you do every day. In this episode, we’re breaking down the non-negotiables that shift how you feel immediately. The habits that change your energy, your confidence, and the way you show up—without overcomplicating it. We get into: Why getting ready every day is less about appearance and more about self-respectThe fastest way to shift your mood and confidence (hint: it’s not optional)How doing one hard thing early changes your entire dayThe connection between your environment and your mental clarityAnd the habit that defines your self-worth more than anything elseThis is about raising your standard, keeping promises to yourself, and moving through your life with intention. You don’t need to find your best self.You need to start acting like her.  This episode is sponsored by Nordic Wave: Use our code BRIGHTSIDEUP for $150 off! Follow us on IG Watch us on YouTube

    26 min

  2. MAR 25

    Spring Refresh: What We’re Loving Right Now

    #80: Spring is calling... and we’re answering with our current can’t-live-without favorites. In this bite-sized episode (under 10 min), we’re sharing the foundation that gives you that effortless, lit-from-within glow, an under eye cream we’re truly obsessed with, a simple practice you can start today to instantly shift your energy, and why Pinterest is officially having its comeback moment.  Consider this your mini guide to stepping into spring feeling fresh, radiant, and dialed in. Find our Faves Here Find Erin's Spring Playlist Here Follow us on Instagram Watch us on YouTube

    11 min

  3. MAR 18

    Good Girl, Bad Mom: Breaking the Perfection Trap in Motherhood with Dr. Danielle Dowling

    #79 Why are so many capable, high-functioning moms completely overwhelmed… even when they have supportive partners and beautiful lives?In this episode, Chelsea and Erin sit down with therapist-trained life coach and author Dr. Danielle Dowling to unpack the invisible weight modern mothers are carrying and why so many women feel like they’re doing everything but still falling short.With over 15,000 hours of coaching ambitious women, Danielle has seen the same pattern over and over: women who are successful, thoughtful, and deeply committed to their families quietly drowning in anxiety, mental load, and the pressure to hold the entire household together.Her new book "Good Girl, Bad Mom," pulls back the curtain on modern motherhood, the invisible labor, emotional management, and constant decision-making that often goes unnoticed but is at the root of so much burnout.Danielle also shares her powerful mindset shift “Better is Better” and why letting go of perfection is one of the fastest ways to reduce overwhelm and create more ease in family life.If you’ve ever felt like you’re keeping track of everything, responsible for everything, and somehow still wondering why you’re exhausted… this episode will make you feel very seen.In this episode we cover: What motherhood overwhelm actually looks like todayThe concept of the “default owner” and the mental load women carryWhy “help” and shared responsibility are not the same thingHow invisible labor creates resentment (even in loving relationships)The language shift that can change the entire dynamic of your homeDanielle’s “Better is Better” mindset for releasing perfectionOne conversation every mom can have this week for immediate reliefOrder "Good Girl, Bad Mom" Follow Dr. Danielle Dowling Follow us on Instagram  Watch us on YouTube

    28 min

  4. MAR 11

    Rapid Fire With Erin & Chelsea: Habits, Hot Takes & Random Talents

    #78: If you love a good peek behind the curtain, this episode is for you.Chelsea and Erin are switching things up and putting each other in the hot seat for a rapid-fire round of questions that gets surprisingly honest, a little unfiltered, and very fun. Think: the best advice they’ve ever received, the daily habits that actually move the needle, what they’re currently obsessed with, and the things they’re actively working on improving in their own lives.They also get into the little things that instantly make a day better, what a totally responsibility-free day would actually look like, and the beliefs they had in their 20s that definitely didn’t age well.And of course… it wouldn’t be a proper rapid-fire round without uncovering their go-to comfort meals, completely useless talents, and the oddly specific things they’re weirdly picky about.It’s light, it’s honest, and it’s basically like sitting in on a conversation with Chelsea and Erin as they share the habits, quirks, and real-life things shaping their lives right now.Press play if you’re in the mood for something fun, a little nosy, and very real. Follow us: Instagram Watch this episode HERE

    23 min

  5. MAR 4

    It’s Not Too Late, It’s Just Getting Good with Peloton OG: Jenn Sherman

    #77: She’s the OG. The blueprint. The woman who proves your best decade might actually be your boldest.This week we sit down with Jenn Sherman, the original cycling instructor at Peloton, and the founder of The Back Nine Era, and let’s just say… if you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to reinvent yourself, this episode is your wake-up call.Jenn didn’t become a spin instructor until her 40s. She didn’t join Peloton until 45. And at 55? She went viral on TikTok with her best friend Sunny and stepped into content creation like it was always the plan. Casual.We get into: How she went from stay-at-home mom to Peloton’s first instructorThe real reason she created The Back Nine Era — and why your 50s are not the “back nine”… they’re the power yearsWhat “training for longevity” actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not punishment workouts and starvation)How to reframe aging from something to anti-age… to something to step fully intoWe also talk about identity, relevance, friendship, strength, and why women need to stop shrinking the moment society tells them to.And if you’ve been quietly wondering whether your best chapters are behind you… Jenn answers that directly.Plus a rapid-fire round where we get her favorite ride song down to the one habit in her 50s that changed everything.This episode is confident. It’s honest. It’s permission-giving.Welcome to your Back Nine Era. Follow Jenn on IG Follow Jenn on TikTok www.onepeloton.com Follow Bright Side Up

    41 min

  6. FEB 25

    What to Wear Now: Spring Trends, Better Jeans & The Secrets to Effortless Style with Sydney Judge

    #76: If getting dressed has started to feel harder than it should, this episode is your reset. We’re joined for a third time by Sydney Judge, founder of Styled by Syd, celebrity and personal stylist, and San Diego Magazine’s Best Stylist of 2025, to break down what’s actually happening in fashion right now and how to build a wardrobe that works for real life, not just Instagram. Known for her warm, trust-building approach and effortlessly elevated style, Sydney shares the exact shifts she’s seeing after 11+ years styling clients, from spring trends worth investing in to the ones you can confidently skip. We get into the big picture of modern style, including how to look polished without feeling overdone, why certain outfits instantly feel expensive, and the small tweaks that completely change how you show up. In this episode, we cover: The spring trends that actually matter and what’s just noise What jeans to wear now, including straight, relaxed, wide-leg, barrel styles and rise talk for real bodies Are going-out tops officially back? The fabrics that make clothes look luxe and the ones secretly ruining your wardrobe How to shop smarter by understanding quality, fit, and longevity Dopamine dressing, what it is and how color and texture can literally shift your mood Easy ways to elevate everyday outfits without overthinking it Think of this episode as your personal styling session. Practical, confidence-boosting, and full of tips you’ll use every single time you get dressed. Press play, take notes, and prepare to rethink your closet. Find Sydney here: https://www.instagram.com/styledbysyd/ https://www.styledbysyd.com

    1 min

  7. FEB 25

    What to Wear Now: Spring Trends, Better Jeans & The Secrets to Effortless Style with Sydney Judge

    #76: If getting dressed has started to feel harder than it should, this episode is your reset. We’re joined for a third time by Sydney Judge, founder of Styled by Syd, celebrity and personal stylist, and San Diego Magazine’s Best Stylist of 2025, to break down what’s actually happening in fashion right now and how to build a wardrobe that works for real life, not just Instagram. Known for her warm, trust-building approach and effortlessly elevated style, Sydney shares the exact shifts she’s seeing after 11+ years styling clients, from spring trends worth investing in to the ones you can confidently skip. We get into the big picture of modern style, including how to look polished without feeling overdone, why certain outfits instantly feel expensive, and the small tweaks that completely change how you show up. In this episode, we cover: The spring trends that actually matter and what’s just noise What jeans to wear now, including straight, relaxed, wide-leg, barrel styles and rise talk for real bodies Are going-out tops officially back? The fabrics that make clothes look luxe and the ones secretly ruining your wardrobe How to shop smarter by understanding quality, fit, and longevity Dopamine dressing, what it is and how color and texture can literally shift your mood Easy ways to elevate everyday outfits without overthinking it Think of this episode as your personal styling session. Practical, confidence-boosting, and full of tips you’ll use every single time you get dressed. Press play, take notes, and prepare to rethink your closet. Find Sydney here: https://www.instagram.com/styledbysyd/ https://www.styledbysyd.com

    38 min

  8. FEB 15

    # 75: From Snake To Horse: 8 Alignment Practices For Your Boldest Year Yet

    If the Snake year helped you shed, the Horse year is asking you to run. Not recklessly, but boldly. Not frantically, but confidently. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about moving like the person you already are. In this episode, we’re sharing 8 powerful Chinese New Year alignment practices designed to help you release what’s been weighing you down and step into momentum, visibility, and bold action, without burnout or overwhelm. We’re talking about how to conduct a simple Winter Audit to close old chapters, why clearing clutter creates mental and emotional expansion, and how choosing three intentional seeds instead of a long resolution list can completely change your results. We also dive into identity upgrades, public accountability, movement as a catalyst for confidence, and why success accelerates through community. Plus, we share a fun behind-the-scenes recap of Erin’s surprise birthday weekend and the reminder that celebration, connection, and joy are essential parts of growth. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start moving forward with clarity, this episode gives you simple rituals you can start immediately. Follow us on IG

    16 min
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Bright Side Up Podcast is your go-to spot for refreshing and down-to-earth wellness talks! Imagine catching up with your besties over a cozy cup of tea – that's the vibe we're serving here. We're seasoned wellness professionals, boasting over two decades of industry experience, and we're spilling the tea on all things health and happiness. Think of us as your virtual BFFs, dishing out bite-sized, girly wellness chats that are as relatable as they are informative. Living our best lives is more fun when we're doing it together! Get ready for the goodness!

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  • Creator
    Bright Side Up
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Bright Side Up
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