Braving the Brightside
Life gets messy. It breaks us. But it also offers us the chance to rebuild.
Braving the Brightside is a podcast about what happens after the fall—how we find strength in struggle, how we reclaim hope in the dark, and how we choose to keep going even when it hurts.
Host Dan Bradley invites real people to share real stories—of resilience, recovery, and the quiet bravery it takes to face each day. From moments of rock bottom to unexpected healing, this show is a space for anyone learning to stand back up.
Whether you’re clawing your way through the storm or finally feeling the sun again—welcome. You belong here.
🌞Where resilience meets radiance.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Braving the Brightside
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From Jackass to Joy with Chris Raab Part II
In Part II of this unfiltered and quite expectedly hilarious conversation, Chris Raab dives even deeper into what comes after chaos. From addiction and heartbreak to running marathons and finding purpose, Raab opens up about recovery, community...
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From Jackass to Joy with Chris Raab Part 1
Chris Raab (Raab Himself) opens up about his wild ride from Jackass fame to rock bottom—and how he fought his way back to the bright side. In this raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Raab talks about his early days with Bam Margera and ...
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Be Coachable: Love, Loss, & Community with MaKaylie Peterkin
MaKaylie Peterkin grew up with sports as the heartbeat of her family. But it was her sister’s battle with a rare disease — and the way their small-town community rallied around them — that shaped her path. Today, MaKaylie channels t...
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From Lost to Found: How Music Helped Me Discover Who I Really Am with Curtis Jr
Curtis Jr grew up chasing storms and snakes, but never quite felt like he belonged. The world saw him as different, and fitting in often came with a cost. Even as drinking crept into his life, music became his anchor-the one place where he coul...
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The Iron Will with Will Scissum
What does it really mean to push past doubt, setbacks, and pressure — not to prove others wrong, but to prove yourself right?In this week’s episode of Braving the Brightside, I sit down with Will Scissum, a man whose grit and d...
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