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.
Braving the Brightside
Tomorrow Needs You with Andrea Pierson
Send a message into the Brightside
Some conversations remind you what bravery really looks like — not the loud, spotlight kind, but the quiet courage it takes to turn pain into purpose.
This week, I sit down with Andrea Pierson, an advocate, educator, and co-founder of Tomorrow Needs You — a foundation born from heartbreak and built on hope. After losing two former student-athletes to suicide, Andrea chose to honor their memory by helping others find their reason to stay.
In this episode, we talk about grief, growth, and the weight of showing up when life gets heavy. We explore what it means to support others through their darkest moments — and how compassion, conversation, and community can save lives.
This one’s tender. It’s real. And it’s a reminder that even in loss, light still finds a way through.
Because tomorrow needs you, too.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org.
Braving the Brightside: The Official Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QnOBVBM8NRC9nFtxcPEpd?si=uGOTwlqyTRSqggcMCJhzSQ
New episodes every Friday at 2 pm on all major podcast platforms. Interested in being a guest or perhaps just wanna chat and share opinions or concerns? Email me at Bravingthebrightside@gmail.com or slide into the dm's as the kid's say @braving_thebrightside
Appreciate yous.
Love,
Dan
