Be the Bright Side

Kent and Adam interview David Robertson, a career guy turned stay at home dad. David shares fantastic insights about why his family decided to have him be home, how to be a better father, what he has learned by being with his kids more, and how to support each other as spouses, among other advice. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

Kent and Adam were joined by Kent’s friend Brian Torkelson for a deep dive into his experience in the military. He discussed the challenges and benefits of military service, the major lessons he has learned, and resources he found that helped him after his service to transition back to civilian life. A major resource he talked about is called 22 Jumps. For more information on this resource, go to https://22jumps.org/.

Kent and Adam invite you to join us for Season 2! This first episode reviews some of the main things we've learned since starting Be the Bright Side in 2022 and how the people we've met have changed us for the better. We'd love to hear what you've learned and also what you want to learn about in future episodes. Connect with us on instagram! @bethebrightsidepodcast

After spending time as an 18 year-old in Vietnam as a combat medic, Rick Adair has spent much of his life coping with the traumatic events he experienced. Rick shares about his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress, drugs, and alcohol, and what it is like during and after war. Yet his story is one of hope, joy, and growth. Rick is an example of being the bright side while going through the challenges of life, and his insights can help us learn to find better ways of coping through and living with our own trials. For more information on Rick's Book, "Going to... Helen A. Handbasket," click here.

Kent and Adam discuss some of the main ideas behind the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. They talk about 3 steps in determining what is essential in your life and walk through them together. When you are able to spend more time doing what is essential for you, you're better equipped to be the bright side for others! Come join us for a fun discussion!

In mid 2019, Nick and his wife Heather went to the hospital to deliver their third baby, but after their baby was born Nick's world turned upside down as he lost his wife due to an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE), a rare complication that can happen around the time of the birth of a child. Nick shares about his wife Heather, his experience in the hospital, and what life is like after the loss of a spouse. Nick's hopeful message will help build faith that there is a future after loss, that we can do hard things, and provide insight to those who want to support someone going through a loss.

Adam gets the opportunity to interview Kent about choices. Growing up in an environment that Kent didn't want to follow, Kent made some choices in his life to get better results. In this episode he tells his experiences, what he was able to do, and why choices are so important. He also shares several tips to help you make choices that will lead you to where you want to be.

Adam and Kent interview Wanda Howard, a mentor for parents to help them raise kids in a way that energizes the parents and helps them to enjoy parenting. Wanda's story is one of a difficult childhood that created challenges for her when she started raising her own kids. She was able to break the cycle passed from her parents and now she LOVES raising her kids. Whether you have kids or not, her story and insights will help you to grow and better be the bright side and love those around you. For more information about Wanda, find her on instagram: @wandahoward.live. You can also listen to "Successful Parents Podcast" on Spotify or wherever you listen to them.

Adam and Kent discuss teachers/mentors who have made an impact on them in a great way. Then they open it up to listeners to share a teacher/mentor who has impacted them as well! Many of us have had a teacher or mentor who has impacted us and been a bright side for us. Who is one person who has been that way for you?

In a world full of conflict and contention, it can seem hard to see a bright side to our connection (or lack thereof) with people around us. In Episode 6 Adam's good friend Jody Rich shares his thoughts on nurturing connection in our everyday lives. Anyone who knows Jody will tell you about his  knack for making everyone he meets feel important and cared about. In our conversation, Jody shares lessons he’s learned and implemented such as his 5 guiding principles as he discusses connecting with others. Jody helps to change the way you see your interactions with family, friends, and strangers.

Tessa Romero is a mindset coach, and she is a powerful example of being the bright side. Her story of learning to change her mindset to be a better mother and wife, and then turning that into an opportunity that helps others to change their mindset is something you won't want to miss! Before you can be the bright side you have to first see the bright side. Our mindset can play a huge role in that, and Tessa's insights are incredible! For more information on what Tessa is doing, visit her instagram: @tessaromero_

Adam and Kent discuss how priorities, and especially living your priorities, can help you be a better example for others. Through analogies, personal experiences, and simple yet powerful questions, they help you self-evaluate how you're doing with your priorities and how you might be able to improve. Come join us for some discussion on living your priorities!

Brent Jones has a story to tell! From his experience with addiction, to being able to break free and help others to do the same, Brent will help you to see addiction, and yourself, differently. One of the hardest things to see a bright side of is addiction. Brent's insights will help you to start to see the bright side, the hope that is still there when everything feels hopeless. There is a way out. There is hope. Brent's story is one example of that truth!

Debra Lee joins Adam and Kent to talk about her experience with finances, going from $460,000 in debt to debt free! Now she helps other people to improve their finances, a powerful way to be the bright side from her challenges. Anyone interested in learning more from her can email her at debralee@financialliberty.com or visit her website at financialliberty.com.

Co-Hosts Adam and Kent discuss the reason for the podcast, share experiences about their lives, and introduce what is coming as we learn together to "Be the Bright Side of Life."