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

Put a finger down if you’ve ever been told you were crazy for hurting over someone you never dated…we’ll put our fingers down now.Sure, we’ve all heard it. But unlabeled love still hurts, sometimes more than the kind with a title. (And for anyone about to call us dramatic…there’s the door.)In this episode, I sit down with best selling author, situationship expert Alissa DeRogatis, the woman People Magazine once said “may never find a husband”, to talk heartbreak, almost-relationships, and the kind of love that never came with a label.We cover dating in 2025, why society struggles to call it love if it’s without a title, her book Call It What You Want, and a sneak peek at her new book How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle.If you’ve ever loved someone who never fully chose you, still think about an old situationship, or questioned whether your heartbreak was valid, this one’s for you. Because if your friends don’t get it…TRUST us we do.Link to order Alissa’s books:⁠https://www.sourcebooks.com/authors/A14033/alissa-derogatis⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alissaderogatis/⁠On the Bright Side is sponsored by Olive and June: Get all your nail needs at oliveeandjune.com/otbs to get 20% off your first nail system.On the Bright Side is sponsored by Medly Wine Co. Medly offers delicious, 100% certified organic wine in a convenient, eco-friendly pouch that’s perfect for on-the-go lifestyles, outdoor adventures, parties, or relaxing at home. Enjoy wine wherever you are, without the hassle of bottles! Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly  www.drinkmedly.comSocialsOTBS 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

In your 20s, you will be faced with the comparison trap, where you think you’re behind, success-shame yourself, and feel like everyone else is living these perfectly put together lives. It’s important not to believe that.On this episode of OTBS, we’re talking about the comparison trap of your 20s… the one where you scroll for five minutes and suddenly feel behind in life, under accomplished, and convinced that everyone else’s life is going great…because it’s easy to assume that. Someone posts a single photo, an engagement announcement, a job update, or a perfectly curated highlight reel, and we automatically think everything is easy and going right for them. When in reality, that snapshot is about 0.00001157% of their actual day (yeah… your girl can math).Your 20s are meant for finding yourself, and honestly, throwing societal standards out the window. Because if you looked at my life from a “traditional” standpoint, I’d probably be considered failing. I don’t have a 9-5, I don’t have a boyfriend, and I don’t have a million dollars in savings, yet I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.So let’s chat. Because happiness looks different for everyone, which means success does too.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

HEYYY to my fellow left out people!! On this episode of On the Bright Side, we’re getting real about that feeling of being purposely left out. You know that moment where you realize you weren’t invited and it hits way harder than it should? Yeah… I know that feeling a little too well. But here’s the truth: it was never actually about you. It was about the inviter: the jealousy, the insecurity, the weird little power trip they were feeding off of aka THE KINK.This episode is all about building longer tables, not higher fences. Because longer tables let all of us thrive. They give more room for opportunities, growth, friendship, and support. It’s time to stop being threatened by other people’s success and start realizing the universe is not on a budget. There’s space for everyone,  and your life only expands when you make space for others. 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

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