Find Your Brightside

Welcome to The Brightside, a weekly show where curiosity, positivity, and real conversation come together. Hosted by storyteller Jerry “J-Man” Joyner, each episode blends humor, personal stories, and thoughtful dialogue with guests from all walks of life. From creative journeys to life lessons and moments of perspective, The Brightside keeps things genuine and uplifting without feeling forced. New episodes drop every Friday - tune in, reset, and Find Your Brightside.

Find Your Brightside is a health podcast hosted by Jerry "J-Man" Joyner, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jerry "J-Man" Joyner hosts Find Your Brightside, a health show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Everybody You Meet Has a Story - FIND YOUR BRIGHTSIDE OUTSIDE

  Aug 7, 202640 minS1

  You can walk past a hundred people in a crowd and never know what they’ve been through.So this week, we took Find Your Brightside out of the studio and into the crowd at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, where fans were gathering to see Ryan Bingham.And J-Man started asking questions.What we found had very little to do with a concert.We met a father and daughter who fought through canceled flights just to make it to Dallas. A couple celebrating a brand-new grandbaby. A man who survived kidney cancer. Young men figuring out their faith and their future. A couple who found each other after years of struggle. A Kentucky family who started with very little and slowly built the life they dreamed about.Different ages. Different places. Different lives.But everybody had something.And maybe that’s the reminder this week - there are stories happening all around us that we’ll never know unless we slow down long enough to ask.Even the day itself gave us a little lesson. What started with pouring rain and thunderstorms ended with clear skies, a cool breeze and Ryan Bingham playing to a packed crowd at the Longhorn.Sometimes you just have to stick around long enough for the weather to change.When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!The Brightside is supported by:I AM A FAN - www.iamafan.comHOWDYWOOD - www.howdywood.shopMALLACORE - www.mallacore.com/jman

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  Episode #30

  The Actor Who Trains Future Doctors - Robb Hudspeth

  Jul 31, 202649 minS1

  Actor, writer and producer Robb Hudspeth has built a career with more than 100 screen credits, including an appearance on The Chosen. But some of his most meaningful performances never appear on a screen.Robb works as a simulated patient, using his acting skills to help future doctors practice bedside manner, difficult diagnoses, mental health scenarios and life-changing conversations before they encounter them with real patients.Robb joins Jerry “J-Man” Joyner to discuss his unconventional path into acting, the decision that finally created momentum in his career, his experience on the massive set of The Chosen, the importance of relationship capital and why Texas may be entering its biggest era of film production yet.They also explore how fan-supported platforms like I Am a Fan could give audiences a greater voice in deciding which stories get made.Learn more about Robb Hudspeth at robbhudspeth.com.When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!

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  Episode #29

  Why Aging Is a Family Conversation - Stacey Malcolmson

  Jul 24, 202640 minS1

  Aging is something every family will face, but too many people wait until a crisis begins to start asking questions.On this episode of Find Your BrightSide, Jerry Joyner sits down with Stacy Malcomson, President and CEO of The Senior Source in Dallas. Stacy shares how an early lesson from her grandmother, a Harvard MBA, a corporate career at Frito-Lay and years of nonprofit leadership prepared her to serve older adults and the families who care for them.They discuss the growing dangers of financial fraud, the health effects of social isolation, Medicare and caregiving navigation, technology education, retirement planning and the importance of preparing for aging before an emergency occurs. Stacy also explains how The Senior Source helps low-income seniors stay safe during the Texas summer through its Beat the Heat program, which provides window air-conditioning units, box fans and access to additional community resources.The Senior Source serves approximately 22,000 older adults each year through a team of 55 staff members, volunteers and community partners. Its programs help seniors remain financially secure, connected, informed, independent and engaged in their communities.Whether you are an older adult, caring for a parent or simply preparing for your own future, The Senior Source offers guidance that can make the road ahead less overwhelming.Learn more, find assistance, volunteer or donate at theseniorsource.org.When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!Find Your Bright Side is filmed at the historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas.

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  Episode #28

  The 1,300-Acre Wilderness Hidden in Arlington - Becky Gerro

  Jul 17, 202648 minS1

  Becky Gerro, Director of Development at River Legacy Nature Center, joins Jerry Joyner to share how a protected stretch of Trinity River wilderness became one of Arlington’s most important educational and environmental resources. For more than 30 years, River Legacy has helped children and adults experience the outdoors, develop curiosity and understand the natural world around them. Today, the park protects approximately 1,300 acres in the heart of Arlington and has connected more than one million learners with nature. Becky shares her lifelong love of the outdoors, her role in helping launch Texas A&M’s Big Event, and the early days of River Legacy Nature School. She also explains why hands-on experiences in the woods can transform children who may have never encountered wildlife, trails or a natural ecosystem before. The conversation explores River Legacy’s educational programs, interactive Discovery Room, volunteers, community events and future plans. Becky and Jerry also discuss the HOPE sculpture at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and its message of transformation, healing and new beginnings. Learn more about River Legacy Nature Center, explore upcoming programs, volunteer or support its mission at riverlegacy.org. Find Your Brightside shares stories of people and organizations creating hope, opportunity and positive change in their communities. When you shine a light, even just a little, people can find their way!

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  Episode #27

  Vogel Helps Homeless Kids Find Their Brightside - Karen Hughes

  Jul 10, 202640 minS1

  On this episode of Find Your Brightside, Jerry Joyner sits down with Karen Hughes, President and CEO of Vogel, to talk about the hidden reality of child and family homelessness in Dallas. When most people hear the word homeless, they picture an adult on the side of the road. Karen helps us see the part of the story that often goes unseen - infants, toddlers, preschool children, and families living in shelters, hotels, domestic violence situations, or moving from couch to couch without a stable place to call home. Vogel provides much more than childcare. Through its Bridge to Hope program, Vogel helps families work toward stability through high-quality early childhood education, case management, health support, mental health services, employment pathways, financial guidance, emergency assistance, and a safe place where children can simply be kids. Karen also shares powerful stories of children overcoming trauma, families fighting their way back to stability, and the volunteers, donors, businesses, and community partners who make Vogel’s work possible.Learn more about Vogel, donate, volunteer, or get involved at vogelalcove.org.When you shine a light, even just a little, people find their way!

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