On the Bright Side

They say the girls who get it, get it—and the girls that don’t, don’t and when it comes to mental health, truer words have never been spoken. Anxiety isn’t just stress, OCD isn’t about color-coding your closet, and intrusive thoughts don’t play fair.On this episode of On the Bright Side, I’m joined by influencer, author, and writer Carrie Berk to dive deep into the messy, unfiltered reality of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the inspiration behind her new book, Mindfire: a raw, intimate diary of her mental health journey.Navigating your 20s is hard enough, but add a voice in your head dictating your every move? That’s a whole different level of chaos.From intimacy anxiety to panic attacks, we’re breaking the silence on the struggles too many people face alone—because the more we talk about it, the more we realize we’re in this together. Let’s talk about the mental health taboo today and normalize it. Remember you’re never alone. This episode is super helpful, but there are parts that may be triggering to some. Please keep in mind before streaming.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Be Amazing - a wellness in supplement brand committed to creating healthier products. Use code BrightSide for 10% off your ordersCarrie’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carrieberkk/?hl=en Link to Preorder Book:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mindfire-carrie-berk/1146656470Otbs's NEW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onthebrightsidepodcast (onthebrightsidepodcast)Otbs's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidepodd/ (@onthebrightsidepodd)Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusko/?hl=en (@carolinesusko)Caroline's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ (@carolinesusko)Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

The past has a funny way of showing up… usually right when we least want it to.Maybe that’s the true meaning behind Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving, or any hometown reunion...not the celebration, but the confrontation. Because nothing quite rattles us like accidentally locking eyes with an ex, an old situationship, or that one hometown hater who still thinks they know who we are.But it makes you wonder:Why do we hand these people the same power they once had? Why do we straighten our hair, perfect our smiles, and people please the very ones who never saw our worth to begin with?So if you’re dreading a run in this holiday season, consider this episode your sign. Maybe the past isn’t returning to intimidate us…maybe it’s returning to show us just how much we’ve actually grown.SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠google form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

We accept that food expires, jobs end, and relationships change so why is it so hard to accept that friendships can, too? In this episode, I talk about the not so fun reality of friendship breakups… because unfortunately, there’s no “how-to” guide. Do we wish them a happy birthday? Do we block them? Why can’t they just apologize? Because honestly sometimes I want to shake them until they do. The truth is, anyone can be a great person and also an awful friend...both can co-exist. But a bad friendship breakup can lead to a new, beautiful friendship… and that’s the beauty of life: filling the void with connections that truly fit. In this episode, I share how to cope and navigate expiring/expired friendships (because not all of them have to end ugly).SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠google form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

Have you ever wanted to be the person who is irresistible? Who can command a room with their level of confidence? Who presence simply just glows? DUH I would think we all do, but how? Well on this episode of OTBS, I learned all about aura, and I’m sharing everything with you !!! Your aura isn’t just about looking put together or happy, it’s the energy that follows when you walk into a room. Just like magnets, you’re not meant to attract everything (or everyone) who comes your way. Polarity protects your peace and peace protects your aura. So…how do we get there?How do we get this irresistible glow that turns heads? Well get listening (or watching) and this may just CHANGE YOUR LIFE…happy listening!!!Special thanks to Jill for teaching me!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcMyRnzZnCkSocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠google form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

HEY Y'ALL!!!! just kidding, I’m not saying y’all...yet! In this episode, I’m diving into how our lives are made up of different numbers on the board. Someone's relationship might be a 10, but their finances might be a 3. For me, Charleston might be feeling like a 10 right now, but that doesn’t mean everything else is. Some days, what’s a 10 for someone else might only be a 7 for another. It’s about realizing that not everything has to be perfect at once, and that’s okay...or IT CAN BE!!! & we should be able to say that without feeling like we're gonna jinx it. KK LOVE YOU ALL!!!! HAPPY LISTENING <3SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠google form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

I MOVED!!!! I can’t believe I’m HERE?!On this episode of On the Bright Side, I did the scariest thing I’ve ever done: packed up my life, drove 16 hours, and moved to Charleston, South Carolina...knowing next to no one. ( and I don’ think anyone thought I would go through with this…me included)The craziest part? I’m doing it all while following my dreams. Not too long ago, I was the girl whose anxiety dictated everything, throwing up from stress, panic attacks on repeat, fight-or-flight mode daily, barely able to eat when change came near. And now? I’m here. Living proof that your anxiety doesn’t have to be bigger than your dreams.This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “My anxiety is too big for the life I want.” I promise…it’s not. A year ago, I believed the same thing, and I’m sharing exactly how I proved myself wrong.SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠⁠⁠google form ⁠⁠⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

Little did we know that our favorite movie would become our favorite movie, that we’d meet our best friend on a random Monday, that we were just around the corner from landing our dream job, or that I’d be moving to Charleston in just 3 weeks.The other day, I came across a TikToker: Haley Hoffman Smith, who shared something that really stuck with me.She said we never really know what beautiful part of life is just around the corner. And it’s true. We don’t know what dream we’re about to step into, what breakthrough is moments away,or how the pieces are quietly falling into place.It’s only when we look back that we start to connect the dots and realize…little did we know.So let’s chat.Because little did I know this would be my next life chapter.And little did you know that this incredible milestone was right ahead of you.A year from now, we might be listening back to this moment,smiling at how far we’ve come,and saying again… little did we know.SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠HERE⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠google form ⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

What really happened in the Bahamas? Is the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ support system as healthy as it seems? Did she have a stalker?…And most importantly, is she okay?This week on On the Bright Side, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Chandi Dayle joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation about this season of America’s Sweethearts that shook the internet. From being a DCC for 6 years, to her suspension from the team after the Bahamas, to surviving an abusive relationship, and managing her mental health under intense public scrutiny, Chandi opens up about everything that happened behind and beyond the cameras along with her life now.I’m incredibly grateful to have hosted Chandi for this exclusive, and I hope it reminds everyone that negative comments on social media have real impact. It’s so important to step into other people’s shoes, especially when it comes to mental health.Chandi is a bright light, and I’m honored she trusted me to help share more of her story.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of abuse and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or visit thehotline.org for confidential support.This episode of On the Bright Side is sponsored by Ollie. Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/otbs, tell them all about your dog, and use code otbs to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!SocialsChandi’s IG: @chandidayleOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): ⁠HERE⁠WANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this ⁠google form ⁠and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

As I blew out the candles on 23, all I could think about was the whirlwind of lessons 22 brought me. From letting go of people I once thought were permanent, to learning how to live with my anxiety instead of running from it - this year cracked me open in ways I never saw coming. In this episode, I’m sharing 22 things 22 taught me, because somewhere along the way, I finally met myself ( and I learned my there/they're/theirs) <3 OH and next episode's guest....YOU'RE GONNA SCREAM HEHEHESocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠Social media inquiries: carolinesusko20@gmail.comPodcast Inquiries: onthebrightsidepod20@gmail.comMore about me (Amazon Storefront, LTK, Podcast Course etc): HEREWANT TO SEE A GUEST GET ON THE MIC? Fill out this google form and keep an eye out on both IG'sMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62Advice, big sister advice, reinvent your life, podcast, podcast episode, personal growth, birthday, letting people go, therapy, navigating 20s, letting go of friendships, outgrowing people, mental health awareness, anxiety, mental health podcast, positivity, Monday motivation, post grad, friendships, being alone, sober, growth mindset, boundary setting, confidence

On this episode of On the Bright Side, I chat about the latest of my silly stories, a creep encounterment on the airplane (T&P’s to them ), and the reminder that a seat at a new table is waiting for you. Consider today’s episode a little bit of both - silly yet motivational ( and relatable) aka Caroline coded. Happy listening!!!!SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

This week’s episode has me written all over it. From dumpster diving for my phone, to doing social media for Thomas Rhett, to hosting my first OTBS event: Wake Up to Wellness. I truly live so many lives. I chat about how these pinch me moments came to be, the left field comments I’ve been getting as of late and what real friendship looks like - like going barefoot in bars and casinos because someone’s shoe broke (Brooke, your people RIDE for you).  Oh, and a few other funny things that you’ll just have to hear about. I DON’T CARE. It’s chaotic, it’s funny, it’s very me. HAPPY LISTENING HEHEHSocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

If you told me this is what my life would look like one year post-grad, I would've said you're CRAZY!! A lot of unexpected...both good and bad. But that's the beauty of post-grad: you jump off the deep end for the first time in your life and are told to find your path and purpose...it's hard, but it's also amazing.So, now being one year post-grad, let's chat, because whether you just graduated or are four years post-college, I think we can all relate to this and may even need to hear it: it's okay if you feel behind, if life moved in a different direction than you expected. It's okay to be living at home, or to move away and want to come back. It's all a part of life, and it's not talked about enough... so of course, what are we going to do? Talk about it.Love y'all! Happy listening & congrats grads!!!SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠@carolinesusko⁠Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

This week, I’m back from a Wilmington trip that basically made me remember how much I love the South. My content popped off (normalize tooting your own horn), and yes, I did put the car in neutral mid-drive, but passenger princess duties were still served. From sunrise swims to pre travel anxiety, I’m recapping the week, and how we can't let anxiety get in the way.Anxiety can be loud... but so can I. So let's CHAT!! This ones for the overthinkers, cancelers, and worriers: you're not broken. You're just letting anxiety steer more than it should — and we’re done with that!! SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: ⁠@carolinesusko⁠Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

We've all heard the advice: "If he wanted to, he would," "You have to hustle 24/7 to succeed," and "Never change for anyone." On the surface, they sound empowering, but when you dig a little deeper, you start to wonder: are these ideals really lifting us up, or quietly wearing us down?Because here's the truth: you don’t need a $100 skincare routine to practice self-care, and success isn’t a badge earned by exhaustion. So what happens when "inspirational" advice turns toxic? Let's chat!!SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolinesusko⁠⁠Caroline's Tiktok: @carolinesuskoMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

On this episode of OTBS, I talk about how important it is that we live our life in the now, and not the when. Because before we know it  time will pass, opportunities will fade, and someday may turn into never. SO WE’RE TAKING BABY STEPS TO THAT!!! But because I am the most unserious person, I do this episode in a silly way…because life isn’t that serious!!! So let’s just chat about life, this idea and the fact that Coachella sounds like my literal exposure therapy and my target is broken.  Happy listening!!!! SocialsOTBS Instagram @onthebrightsidepoddOTBS TikTok: @onthebrightsidepodcastCaroline's Instagram: @carolinesuskoCaroline's TikTok: @carolinesuskoMusic: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

Your personality is a privilege to be around and if people don’t see that, then there’s the damn door. On this episode of On the Bright Side, I’m diving into the importance of sharing your personality with the people who truly appreciate it. Oh, you think I’m quiet? I’m not. Like at all. You either lost the privilege of my personality or just haven’t earned it yet. Too often, we fall into the trap of people-pleasing, overcompensating when someone doesn’t like us, and showing even more of ourselves in hopes of changing their minds. But why? Okay, let’s CHATTTTT! SocialsOTBS Instagram ⁠@onthebrightsidepodd⁠OTBS TikTok: ⁠@onthebrightsidepodcast⁠Caroline's Instagram: ⁠@carolinesusko⁠Caroline's TikTok: ⁠@carolinesuskoSundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-sundown-drive Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2H-uKkyJzSs 

On this episode of OTBS, I get on a pop culture kick and then accidentally get motivational?? Someone said something to me the other day, and it got me thinking—do we ever really know the impact we have on people? A passing comment, a small act, something we forget five minutes later… but to someone else, it sticks. So today, we’re talking about the things we don’t realize people carry with them, how to handle bitter energy with grace (or at least fake it), and the reminder that we never really know the hearts people go home to.PS ( Bachelor take a seat, because traitors is the new hot show). Otbs's NEW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onthebrightsidepodcast (onthebrightsidepodcast)Otbs's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidepodd/ (@onthebrightsidepodd)Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusko/?hl=en (@carolinesusko)Caroline's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ (@carolinesusko)Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

They say life is about making decisions, but no one tells you how exhausting it is to actually make them. On this episode of On the Bright Side, I asked for your advice, and you answered—boldly, honestly, and without hesitation. And let me tell you, the stories that came in were anything but simple. From cheating men, to the friends who poof—disappear without a word, to the constant struggle of ignoring the very advice we’d give our best friend… there’s no shortage of drama in this thing called life.And it’s funny, isn’t it? How we can so clearly see the solutions to other people’s problems, but when it comes to our own—well, that’s a different story. It’s like we finally realize we’re ignoring the very advice we’d give our best friend, but somehow, we can’t bring ourselves to follow it. Why is it so easy to be a life coach for others, but the hardest thing in the world to coach ourselves?From the constant pressure to take a leap of faith when you’re not sure where you’ll land, to the “What now?” feeling that comes with leaving the past behind, this episode is all about navigating the chaos, the uncertainty, and the messes we find ourselves tangled in. I’m here to offer some thoughts, a little advice (take it with a grain of salt, obviously), and maybe, just maybe, a reminder that we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: life isn’t neat, it’s not always clear, and sometimes it’s downright messy. But maybe that’s the point.Love you all, happy listening <3Otbs's NEW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onthebrightsidepodcast (onthebrightsidepodcast)Otbs's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidepodd/ (@onthebrightsidepodd)Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusko/?hl=en (@carolinesusko)Caroline's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ (@carolinesusko)Music: Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-ytCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62

Trust me, the only people who are running away from someone who is confident and secure are the one's too jealous to be in their presence. On this episode of On the Bright Side, let's talk confidence! Before, I thought that if you were anxious, nervous or introverted, you couldn't be confident...and boy was I wrong. Confidence is something that comes to people when they practice it (and once you practice it, it becomes a part of your everyday life). You can also notice it in the people around you, basically if they are jealous, or rude...they lack confidence and are envious of yours. YEP. It's that simple.Confidence carries, and it will lead you to living your best life, surrounded by the people who cheer you on, and know your worth. So let's talk how to, and getting there...because once you're confident and know what you deserve, the right people will never go running. Caroline's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusko/?hl=en⁠ (@carolinesusko)OTBS's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidepodd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D⁠(@onthebrightsidepodd)Caroline's TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/⁠ (@carolinesusko)Music:Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter ⁠http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt⁠Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: ⁠https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62⁠

We’ve UPGRADED!! On the Bright Side is officially studio signed, which means video!! WOOHOO!! In honor of episode 50, Kiki joins me on the pod to talk about anxiety, who gives “ safe” and my anxious version of a love life??? Basically Stephen from DWTS is safe and John Summit is not safe. Trust…it’ll make more sense once you listen. As two anxious best friends, we GET IT! We are the ones hyperventilating before a vacation, who hate change, and no one should ever have to feel like they are alone dealing with that. I mean this too. When either of us answer one another’s FaceTime it’s literally a roulette game…we’re either picking up to the other person hysterically laughing…or crying ( girls that can do both>>>). AND of course with anxiety, comes people who get it, and the ones that don’t ( or they just lack empathy??) which in our book deems them safe or unsafe. Well, luckily for my anxious girlies out there, this is a SAFE place, full of laughs, relatability, and two girls who are objectively hilarious( I said what I said). OH and get ready to laugh extra because I of course share things I probably shouldn’t, like my love life and it’s recent collab with anxiety OOP!Happy Listening! Love you all and THANK YOU! I Wouldn’t be able to do this without you all XXCaroline's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusko/?hl=en⁠ (@carolinesusko)OTBS's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidepodd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D⁠(@onthebrightsidepodd)Caroline's TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/⁠ (@carolinesusko)Music:Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter ⁠http://bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt⁠Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0Free Download: ⁠https://hypeddit.com/track/o4ir62⁠