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  • E110: The Jollytologist (Why Laughter is the Best Medicine)

    E110: The Jollytologist (Why Laughter is the Best Medicine)
    2025/09/09
    ✨ In this episode of Brightside, we’re joined by the one and only Allen Klein—the Jollytologist® and bestselling author—along with award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sky Bergman. We dive into Sky’s upcoming documentary, explore Allen’s powerful story of loss that led to his life-changing work, and uncover:

    • The power of laughter as a healing tool
    • How to notice everyday mini-miracles
    • Practical ways to find joy even in life’s toughest moments
    • The importance of having purpose
    Tune in for inspiring stories, uplifting wisdom, and tools you can use to bring more light into your daily life.

    LEARN MORE: https://www.thejollyfilm.com

    ALLEN KLEIN
    Born and raised in the Bronx, Allen Klein has spent a lifetime helping people find humor in life’s most difficult moments. After losing his wife when she was 34 to a rare liver disease, Allen realized that humor had been one of their most powerful coping tools—and he’s been sharing that insight with the world ever since.A former scenic designer for CBS television in New York (including the Captain Kangaroo Show), Allen swapped whimsical sets for uplifting stories. He went on to earn a master’s degree in human development with a focus on therapeutic humor, and became the world’s first and only “Jollytologist®”—yes, it’s a real title, and yes, he lives up to it.He’s authored over 30 books, including The Healing Power of Humor, The Courage to Laugh, Embracing Life After Loss and The AWE Factor. His work has been translated into 11 languages, and he’s brought his message of healing and hilarity to audiences across the globe—from corporate boardrooms to both hospitals and hospices.

    SKY BERGMAN
    Sky Bergman is Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she taught for 30 years before embarking on her third act. An award-winning photographer and filmmaker, her artwork is included in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has been featured in renowned publications such as Smithsonian magazine.

    Her directorial debut, Lives Well Lived is an uplifting PBS documentary that celebrates the wit and wisdom of adults aged 75 to 100 as they share their secrets for a meaningful life. The film is currently available on PBS Passport, Amazon, iTunes, and Kanopy. Her companion book, Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS, which highlights lessons from the film and innovative ways that people are bridging generational divides, is available on Amazon.

    Sky’s latest film, The Mochi Movie, features the legendary George Takei and explores the Japanese American experience through the tradition of making mochi to celebrate the New Year. Sky creates films that connect, inspire, and celebrate the richness of the human experience. At the heart of every film is a belief in the impact of shared stories to foster empathy, understanding, and a more connected world.
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    33 分
  • E109: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the LGBTQIA+ Community

    E109: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the LGBTQIA+ Community
    2025/05/16
    Toni Bator is a certified Neurodiversity & Positive Psychology Coach who specializes in enhancing wellbeing and performance for professionals and leaders by addressing stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. With a diverse client portfolio spanning global industries such as IT, healthcare, finance, and more, Toni has coached luminaries at companies including Slack, Salesforce, Amazon, and Planned Parenthood.

    As a member and speaker of the Stability Network, she champions mental health de-stigmatization and offers Positive Psychology and Well-Being Coaching. Holding certifications from the ICF and the College of Executive Coaching, and with training in neurodiversity, she provides holistic coaching that creates ripple effects across client’s lives.

    With an MS in Organizational Leadership and a BS in Psychology, her commitment to service is exemplified through affiliations like the Asperger/Autism Professional Coaching Association.

    She is also partnered Spring Health and BetterUp as a contract wellness and care coach, as well as Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute, and the Asperger/Autism Network to empower thriving.

    Today's topic is: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the LGBTQIA+ Community

    RESOURCES:
    Website: https://www.tonibator.com
    Trevor Project Report: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2024/
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    29 分
  • E108: Grief Myths and Truths: How to Support Yourself and Others in Grief

    E108: Grief Myths and Truths: How to Support Yourself and Others in Grief
    2025/04/15
    Teresa Beshwate is a certified professional life coach who works exclusively with widowed people. Her best-selling book, Life Reconstructed, and podcast by the same name, have helped thousands of widowed people rebuild life after loss. Teresa was widowed in 2012 and today lives a meaningful and joyful life.

    RESOURCES:
    Website: https://www.thesuddenwidowcoach.com


    Bright Side Interview (2022): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e69-life-reconstructed-an-interview-with-sudden-widow-coach-teresa-beshwate--47922832
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    33 分
  • E107: Heart Health Talk with Dr. Michael Bihari

    E107: Heart Health Talk with Dr. Michael Bihari
    2025/03/21
    Dr. Michael Bihari moved to Falmouth in 2001. He is a retired pediatrician, health educator and healthcare consultant. Mike started to volunteer at a homeless shelter for families in Cataumet, which led to 20+ years of service to the Falmouth community.

    As a volunteer his activities included: conducting cooking classes and packing food for clients at the Falmouth Service Center; 4 years on the Falmouth Education Foundation Board of Directors; 2 years mentoring a student in VIPS; and, Chair of the Steering Committee of the Falmouth Prevention Partnership—a sic-year commitment to help decrease drug and alcohol use among local teens, including writing more than 125 articles for his 'Risky Business' column in the Falmouth Enterprise.

    In the early 2000s, Mike started volunteering at the Falmouth Free Clinic. He joined the clinic’s Board of Directors and over the next several years, as Board President, he helped to guide the organization into becoming a federally funded community health center and a provider of primary care services for thousands of Cape residents.

    In 2017, he joined the Neighborhood Falmouth Board of Directors and served as President for 5 years. He created the organization’s website and wrote most of its content and, during the COVID pandemic, wrote the Neighborhood Falmouth Cookbook. As part of his work to make Falmouth a healthier community for older adults, he worked with Neighborhood Falmouth to focus on Aging in Place as the organization’s unique contribution to the town and to find ways to help older adults combat loneliness.

    In 2023, he was selected by the town to serve on the Falmouth Human Services Committee, which he currently co-chairs.

    RESOURCES:
    Women's Heart Health: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
    National Library of Medicine: https://medlineplus.gov
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    45 分
  • E106: Enhancing Relationships Throughout Life

    E106: Enhancing Relationships Throughout Life
    2025/02/20
    In this episode, Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH and Danielle Palli discuss the leading cause of a relationship ending, how to preserve yours (and why you should!) and how to enhance your relationship at any stage. Danielle shares tools for building friendship, creating shared meaning and how to create better communication for love that lasts.

    Resources:


    Building Better Relationships and Being Other Centered: TUNE IN

    Live Long, Die Short: Buy the Book
    Living in Overtime: Buy the Book
    Coaching with Danielle: www.DaniellePalli.com
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    29 分
  • E105: Onward! The Human Experience of Being Healer and Patient

    E105: Onward! The Human Experience of Being Healer and Patient
    2024/11/23
    James E. Fanale, MD, served as president and chief executive officer for Care New England (CNE) Health System in Providence, Rhode Island, from January 2018 until his retirement in late 2022. Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer two years ago. His new book is ONWARD: A Teaching, And A Love Story - For Physicians, And Everyone.

    In this heartfelt discussion, Jim shares his journey as a retired physician, now on the receiving end of the services he provided for decades, and what he's learned about love and caring for others.

    GET THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/ONWARD-Teaching-Story-Physicians-Everyone/dp/B0CJH8YC6V

    100% of the proceeds from Onward are donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).
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    34 分
  • E104: The 'Fall' Guy (How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day) Featuring Dr. Wayne Gradman

    E104: The 'Fall' Guy (How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day) Featuring Dr. Wayne Gradman
    2024/10/04
    Dr. Wayne Gradman is a vascular surgeon, Harvard Medical School graduate, and the 1998 Teacher of the Year at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Gradman’s THE FALL GUY: How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day, will be available October 15, 2024 and blends personal experience and medical expertise to tackle the critical issue of fall prevention as we age.

    Website: https://wgradman.com
    Book: The Fall Guy
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    35 分
  • E103: Leaving a Legacy and Connecting Through Food, Music and a Shared Community

    E103: Leaving a Legacy and Connecting Through Food, Music and a Shared Community
    2024/07/23
    Sky Bergman, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is in her third act after a 30-year teaching career. Her artwork is in prestigious museum collections, and her commercial work has appeared in renowned magazines like the Smithsonian. Sky’s passion is creating films and projects that inspire intergenerational connections, emphasizing the power of shared stories. Following her successful PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," her book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS" distills wisdom from the film, celebrating life's essence across generations.

    Sky joins us on the Bright Side to talk about her new book, her upcoming documentary films, and her legacy of kindness and bringing generations together.

    RESOURCES:
    WEBSITE: skybergmanproductions.com
    BOOK: Lives Well Lived - Generations
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    34 分