Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
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| The Beautiful Bella Brave - Kyla Thomson | 02 nov. 2024 | 01:14:49 | |
Kyla Thomson is the incredible mother of the beautiful soul Bella Brave. Kyla and Bella started posting on TikTok and today the account has over 7.5 million followers. Bella’s charm is undeniable! Bella was born with rare versions of rare diseases along with a rare form of dwarfism. She captured the hearts of the world as we watched her through hospital stays, surgeries, family outings and heart warming comedic reels. In July Kyla had to give the ultimate heartbreaking news to the world that Bella had passed on July 14th 2024. Kyla and I discuss the struggles with parenting an immune deficient child, social media trolls, suffering medical trauma and the incredible grief she feels. The conversation culminates in the emotional recounting of Bella's final days and the legacy she leaves behind. Please follow Kyla on TikTok and instagram @kylact BellaBrave on Facebook and please buy some Bella merchandise at https://bella-brave.com/en-cad/ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE grief, medical trauma, medical PTSD, suicidal thoughts Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!
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| The Paranormal and Mental Health - Jim Harold | 26 oct. 2024 | 00:48:53 | |
Happy Halloween! This episode is a bit of a departure from other episodes…or is it? In this conversation, Jim Harold (host of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire) and I explore the intricate relationship between mental health and paranormal experiences. They discuss the challenges individuals face when seeking validation for their experiences, the nature of perception in paranormal events, and the potential for manifestation through the power of the mind. The dialogue also touches on the cultural beliefs surrounding the afterlife, the importance of open dialogue with skeptics, and the comfort that can be derived from signs from deceased loved ones. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the need for understanding and compassion in discussing these often-taboo subjects. Please visit www.jimharold.com to find all of Jim’s podcasts! Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!
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| Surviving America's Deadliest Mass Shooting - Amber Thompson | 19 oct. 2024 | 00:53:57 | |
Amber is a survivor of America’s most deadliest mass shooting, the Route 91 Music Festival, that took place in Las Vegas in 2017. Amber and Amy Over, who was featured on the podcast back in January 2023 for surviving the Columbine High School shooting, created the organization Survivors Path. Providing support, connection, and facilitation around trauma recovery and mental health, Survivors Path allows audiences to directly hear the truths of living through and surviving trauma. Go to https://survivorspath.com/ to learn more and to book your next keynote speaker. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE mass shooting, suicide, PTSD, trauma Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!
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| Why is Someone Charged With Murder in My Son's Suicide? - Kim Prosser | 12 oct. 2024 | 01:01:38 | |
Kim Prosser’s son Ashtyn took his own life in March of 2023 after purchasing a deadly substance off of the internet. The man that sold that substance is Kenneth Law and he is currently awaiting trial for a litany of charges including first degree murder. Police allege Kenneth Law operated websites selling sodium nitrite and other suicide paraphernalia from late 2020 to 2023, mailing 1,200 packages to 40 countries, including 160 to Canadian addresses. Kim and I discuss Ashtyn, his struggles and what her thoughts are on Kenneth Law. You can find Kim and her Usui Reiki services at https://hippiegypsyhealer.com/ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE suicide, depression, self harm, grief Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more! Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| Part 2: I Forgive My Childhood Predator - Michelle Tennant M.A. | 05 oct. 2024 | 01:02:06 | |
This is part two of Michelle’s story Michelle Tennant Nicholson, M.A. is an award-winning author and international publicist. During the pandemic, Michelle authored her memoir using the working title, The Dairy Princess Chronicles: Shining Diamonds in a Rhinestone World. It describes how she put a pedophile in jail when she was 17 years old. After Michelle incarcerated her childhood predator, she healed her own mental injury, achieved a life filled with happiness, and now teaches others how to pursue the same—whether they suffer from PTSD or not. The profits from her memoir fund charities working toward a trauma-informed society. You can follow Michelle's column in Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-injury-is-not-mental-illness/202409/navigating-deceit-and-two-faced-behavior-a-guide Contact Michelle at Michelle@WasabiPublicity.com TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE sexual assault, psychological abuse, trauma, CPTSD Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| I Forgive My Childhood Predator - Michelle Tennant M.A. | 28 sept. 2024 | 01:00:46 | |
Michelle Tennant Nicholson, M.A. is an award-winning author and international publicist. During the pandemic, Michelle authored her memoir using the working title, The Dairy Princess Chronicles: Shining Diamonds in a Rhinestone World. It describes how she put a pedophile in jail when she was 17 years old. After Michelle incarcerated her childhood predator, she healed her own mental injury, achieved a life filled with happiness, and now teaches others how to pursue the same—whether they suffer from PTSD or not. The profits from her memoir fund charities working toward a trauma-informed society. You can follow Michelle's column in Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-injury-is-not-mental-illness/202409/navigating-deceit-and-two-faced-behavior-a-guide Contact Michelle at Michelle@WasabiPublicity.com
TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op | |||
| Check Out My Psychosomatic Toolbox - Candace Fox | 21 sept. 2024 | 01:08:35 | |
Candace Fox is a Psychosensory/somatic Practitioner. What is that you ask? I’ll let her explain. Candace works with all type of neurodivergents, substance abuse and eating disorders and now she teaches holistic, self regulating techniques in her new course being offered to men in recovery. It is obvious that Candace truly wants to help people live to their fullest potential. Please have a look at www.menrecovering.ca or on Facebook and Instagram @menrecovering for more information. You can email Candace at candace@menrecovering.ca Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| I Lost My Hands and Feet 10 Months Ago - Amalie and Anais Henze | 14 sept. 2024 | 00:53:46 | |
How would you handle waking up in a hospital bed only to be told you were going to be losing your hands just past the elbows and your feet just past the knees? That’s exactly what happened to Amalie just over 10 months ago when she was 18. She explains how it happened, how she is coping with the reality that her life plan has to change, boys, and her sudden TikTok fame. I also speak with her sister Anais to get her family’s perspective and struggles over the last ten months and their future concerns for Amalie. Please follow Amalie on TikTok at @amalie.moira and on Instagram at @amalie_moira Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| Life As A Hoarder - Alexandra Berrie | 07 sept. 2024 | 00:58:47 | |
What goes on in the mind of a hoarder? Is it an actual disorder? Why can’t they just not keep things? Alexandra is a hoarder in recovery. Her disorder was getting to the point that it was putting stress on her marriage. She explains what hoarding looks like to her, treatment modalities she used for her recovery and some of the stigmas surrounding hoarding. It turns out it is so much more than just keeping things. Topics in this episode include hoarding, depression, grief, anxiety, OSD,ADHD Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| Inspiring My Generation - Francesca Reicherter | 31 août 2024 | 00:59:16 | |
Francesca is the founder of the non profit organization, Inspiring My Generation and the host of the podcast Normalize the Conversation. She knows first hand what its like to have depression and to survive suicide attempts. For only being 26 years old she truly is inspiring! Francesca and I discuss her past struggles, present struggles and how she manages. Please follow her podcast and non profit at the following links! https://bio.site/freicherter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/normalize-the-conversation-inspiring-my-generations/id1587903841 Topics in this episode include suicide, anxiety, depression, adhd, bipolar disorder Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| The Coffin Confessor - Bill Edgar | 24 août 2024 | 00:59:56 | |
This episode originally aired September 3 2022 People hire Bill while on their death beds to say or do something at their funerals or to do some tasks before they pass. Bill provides the service of 'peace of mind' to his clients before their expiration. Bill has written a book about, not only his fascinating job, but also about his life of severe sexual and physical abuse, crime, retribution and compensation for those he wronged. There is now a movie and reality tv show in the works based on his work and life. Buy The Coffin Confessor here https://www.amazon.com/The-Coffin-Confessor/dp/B0933L1NKD Topics in this episode include trauma, sexual and physical abuse, CPTSD Topics in this episode include Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| I Have Multiple Children With FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and It's Mentally Hard For Everyone - Robbie Seale | 17 août 2024 | 01:06:43 | |
This episode originally aired April 16th, 2022 Robbie Seale is a mother to multiple children with FASD. Over the last 20 years of parenting, she has gained priceless knowledge on the subject. Not only does the stigma and misdiagnosis affect children with FASD, but after speaking with Robbie, it clearly affects the mental health of parents and care givers. Robbie has a podcast dedicated to supporting those who are affected by FASD and educate those who educating. Her podcast FASD Family Life is available on most podcasts platforms. listen to FASD Family Life on Apple here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fasd-family-life/id1561078669 Topics include FASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety
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| How I Mentally Survived a Somalian Kidnapping - Jessica Buchanan | 10 août 2024 | 01:00:26 | |
This episode originally aired February 11, 2023 Jessica was an aid worker in Somalia when her and a coworker were carjacked and kidnapped. They spent the next three months outside, in the desert, with volatile, armed men. How did she keep her self sane in such a high stress, unpredictable situation? How did she escape and how did she treat and manage her post traumatic stress? Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicabuchanan Go to her website https://www.jessbuchanan.com Order her latest book Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming Our Voice https://www.amazon.ca/Deserts-Mountaintops-Collective-Journey-Claiming-ebook/dp/B0BLTLKMJM Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| Featured Podcast - Rising Strong with Lisa Boehm | 03 août 2024 | 00:32:40 | |
In this thought-provoking conversation on the Rising Strong podcast, Tara Duckworth, a registered therapeutic counselor, discusses the delicate balance between grief and celebration. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional expertise, Tara explores the feelings of loss that accompany the transition into empty nest syndrome. She highlights the importance of acknowledging and embracing grief, even in the absence of physical loss, allowing space for complex emotions, and finding support in processing them. Tara and host Lisa Boehm also discusses the impact of guilt and fear on experiencing joy and celebrates the power of small actions and 1% shifts in promoting healing and growth. Through practical advice and self-reflection, Tara encourages midlife moms to find new purpose, engage in curiosity, and prioritize self-care as they navigate this transformative phase of life. This episode offers insights and inspiration for midlife moms seeking to find balance, resilience, and well-being in the face of change. Follow Rising Strong: Midlife Burnout & Resilience https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rising-strong-midlife-burnout-resilience/id1712942098 Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| Son of Beloved Actor Robin Williams, Addict In Recovery and Sufferer of Depression - Zak Williams | 27 juil. 2024 | 00:52:17 | |
This episode originally aired December 11, 2021 Zak is the oldest child of the beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams. We discuss his past struggles with addiction, traumas, his product Pym Mood Chews, and the charity Bring Change To Mind, co-founded by actor Glenn Close. It was a real pleasure talking with such is a down to earth, caring and passionate man. Purchase you Pym Mood Chews here https://youcanpym.com Topics include depression, psychosis, anxiety, addiction, suicide Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| Featured Podcast - Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson | 20 juil. 2024 | 01:21:14 | |
Coercive Control in Cults, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Reality TV with Ashley Love RichardsEyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson Ashley Love Richards, host of the cult-obsessed podcast "That's So F**ked Up," dives deep into the darkness with Nick Thompson in this unfiltered conversation about coercive control in cults, alcoholic anonymous, and reality TV. Buckle up as they dissect Ashley's passion for true crime, her journey from alcoholism to podcasting glory, and the surprising (and disturbing) connections between cults and everyday life. Get ready to explore: Coercive Control: Ashley and Nick discuss coercive control in cults, alcoholic anonymous, reality TV, and many other ways the manipulation tactic reveals itself in everyday life. Survivor Stories: Ashley shares her experiences advocating for victims of spiritual abuse and the troubled teen industry, challenging the culture of victim blaming and trauma dumping online. From Child Star Dreams to Podcasting Queen: Uncover Ashley's fascinating path from Hollywood hopeful to true crime maven and why she traded scripts for microphones. Cults 101: Delve into the chilling world of serial killers and cults, uncovering their shared traits and the spectrum of manipulative groups lurking in plain sight. Unveiling the Darkness: Unpack the twisted psychology of cult leaders, their warped desire for control, and the insidious power of coercive control that traps victims. Breaking Free: Dive into the surprising cult-like aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous and societal pressures around alcohol, prompting a discussion on vulnerability, mental health, and Catholic guilt. Finding Light in the Dark: Discover healthy self-care strategies like bubble baths, ice cream, and walks in nature as Ashley and Nick debunk the Windy City myth and share tips for battling seasonal affective disorder. The Future is Bright: Join the duo as they brainstorm future collaborations and celebrate the power of self-improvement and building supportive communities. This episode is a raw, insightful, and often hilarious journey into the darkest corners of human behavior and the light that shines even there. I hope you enjoy this episode with Ahley Love Richards and you learn something new to help you go through life with your eyes wide open! Find Ashley Love Richards here: Website: https://tsfuthepodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsfuthepodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TSFU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@harlotsjezebels Additional Links: https://www.tearsofeden.org/ Find Nick Thompson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/ UCAN Foundation: https://www.ucanfoundation.org/ Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/ | |||
| Losing Everything to Meth Including My Child - Daniel 'Unmanageable' Hearn | 13 juil. 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
This episode originally aired March 5, 2022 Starting with alcohol and weed use, Dan eventually started using cocaine and smoking meth. We talk about using with his mate, being on Methadone, losing his child and hitting rock bottom. Today Dan is in recovery and a successful live streamer and podcaster. Find Daniel here and buy a shirt or hoodie while you're at it! https://www.hardknoxtalks.com https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalks/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC076hYj43girxSFFFTq_jvA Topics in this episode include addiction, depression, suicide, trauma Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| Mental Health and Chronic Pain - Angela Hartlin | 07 juil. 2024 | 00:52:43 | |
Angela was on the podcast in October 2022 to discuss body focused repetitive behaviour, in her case skin picking. She’s returned to discuss her chronic pain. Angela is in pain all of the time. Living in a province with limited health care resources, misdiagnoses, a botched surgery, waiting lists and doctors not taking her serious because of how she looks, her quality of life and mental health are diminishing. She discusses the effects the chronic pain has on her day to day, her mind, and the relationship with her husband and daughter. Topics in this episode include suicide, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, body-focused repetitive behaviors Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep27 | 04 juil. 2024 | 00:17:08 | |
EP 27: HOT TAKES on A Study Revealing Six Subtypes of Depression and Cities with Stressful Commutes Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick shares the details of a new study that identifies six different subtypes of depression and treatment. The study published in the journal Nature Medicine tested how new research has identified six subtypes of major depression via brain imaging combined with machine learning. Nick and Todd discuss the new research results and speculate what this could mean for depression treatment. Todd shares the most stressful cities for commuters. Workable.com published data on the most stressful cities for drivers and how commuting can adversely impact a person's mental health, leading to poor work/life balance and burnout. Todd and Nick discuss the challenges of commuting for work and in general situations. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Connection-Between-Vitamin-D-and-Mental-Health.aspx Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| My Sobriety Journey on TikTok - Izzy | 29 juin 2024 | 00:50:38 | |
Izzy was a guest on the podcast in October 2022 in the episode An American Addict in London. In that episode we learned she was 3 months sober and she talked about her journey twice a day on TikTok live. Today we get an update on how the last year and a half has gone and what she is doing now. I’ll give you a hint…it’s complicated. Izzy and I discuss relapses, harm reduction, trauma and healing. She’s still active on TikTok live and on Instagram @soberizzyxoxo Topics in this episode include suicide, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep26 | 27 juin 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
EP 26 HOT TAKES on Involuntary Drug Treatment Policy & The Role of Vitamin D in Your Mental Health Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick brings research reporting linking depression and anxiety to a vitamin D deficiency. Ongoing research continues to examine the link between vitamin D and mental health due to the symptom overlap between vitamin D deficiency deficiency and those of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Nick and Todd discuss the research and the importance of integrated approaches to mental health treatments. Todd brings to light a new Canadian policy for involuntary drug treatments. Alberta, Canada, has introduced new legislation that would be the first involuntary treatment law in Canada to target addiction for adults. Todd and Nick debate whether family members, doctors, or police can force drug users into a treatment plan. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| Updates With Former Guests - Daniel, James and Megan | 22 juin 2024 | 00:51:17 | |
What are some of your most memorable guests from Bunny Hugs and Mental Health? In this episode I catch up with former guests! Megan Burstyk was my guest on the fifth ever episode way back on April 24, 2021. Her episode was titled ‘I Lost Multiple Family Members To Suicide’. Megan’s father, brother and two sisters all took their own lives and her mother passed only a few months before we recorded. Daniel Norwood’s episode titled ‘I’ve Never Told My Story, Now I Hope To Help Others By Telling It’ aired on June 10th, 2023. In that episode Daniel tells his story of growing up on the street, fighting in Iraq, suffering from PTSD and addiction. He ends up finding redemption only to lose it all when he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while drunk. It took place in a car in front of Daniel’s daughter and his girlfriend’s son. James B. Jones starred in the Netflix reality series Love on the Spectrum, a show where folks on the autism spectrum try to find love. About a month after this episode aired (November 18th, 2023) the second season of Love on the Spectrum aired on Netflix, rocketing James’ popularity. On April 2, 2024, Netflix announced they will be shooting season 3 of the series. Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep25 | 20 juin 2024 | 00:22:18 | |
EP 25: HOT TAKES on Why Young People Don’t Want to Talk to Therapists and Reimagining Masculinity for Men’s Mental Health Month Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick shares a 2023 focus group outcome exploring why young people don’t want to talk to therapists. A 2023 report by Mental Health in America found that 60 percent of youth with major depression are not seeking help from mental health professionals for several reasons, one of which is that youth don’t trust them. Nick and Todd share their thoughts and offer some insights to anyone struggling with opening up to a counselor. Todd brings a story about reimagining masculinity as part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Men are over-represented in most mental health statistics including being unhoused, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and suicide. Todd and Nick discuss masculinity and the role it plays in men’s mental health. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| My Son Was Murdered In Sandy Hook - Scarlett Lewis (part 2 of 2) | 15 juin 2024 | 00:50:20 | |
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a mass shooting that occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut where a shooter shot and killed 28 people. Twenty of the victims were children between six and seven years old, six were adult staff members, the other 2 were the shooter’s mother and the shooter. One of those six year old kids was Scarlett Lewis’ son Jesse. In the fall of 2022 Scarlett went to court to face Alex Jones, an alt-right radio host and conspiracy theorist, who spread the lie that the mass shooting never took place. Scarlett is the founder of the Choose Love Movement and podcast. This is a two part episode; in part one we discussed the day of the shooting, how Jesse inspired the Choose Love Movement and the work the organization does with schools. In this episode we discuss what parents can do to help keep their children safe and Scarlett’s time in court with the far-right, alt-right radio show host Alex Jones. Please go to chooselovemovement.org and listen to Scarlett’s podcast ChooSELove Movement https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chooselove-movement/id1462946605 Topics in this episode include murder, trauma, depression, grief, suicide Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep24 | 13 juin 2024 | 00:15:08 | |
EP 24: HOT TAKES on State of Mental Health of New Yorkers Report and Canada's 1st full-scale free grocery store Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares a story about Canada's first full-scale free grocery store, which gives food choices to the food-insecure population. The new Regina Food Bank Community Food Hub is modeled after a traditional grocery store, and clients can use credits to grocery shop freely. Todd and Nick discuss the benefits and speculate why no one has come up with the concept before now. Nick shares the results of a “first of its kind” report titled “The State of Mental Health of New Yorkers.” The largest city in the United States report indicated one in four New Yorkers experience a mental health disorder, while treatment options vary by community. Nick and Todd discuss the report and what to do with the results. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mental-health-in-nyc/5472001/ Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| Life As A Sex Addict - LA Wade | 08 juin 2024 | 01:06:37 | |
LA Wade is an author, film maker and mental health advocate. She is also a recovered sex addict. We discuss the different types of sex addiction, what drove her to it, what inspired her to get help and how she recovered. LA has written a trilogy of books inspired by her own life and even made a short film. You can find LA’s work and contacts on her website www.thisislawade.com Topics in this episode include trauma, addiction, depression Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep23 | 06 juin 2024 | 00:20:03 | |
EP 23: HOT TAKES on Police Shoot and Kill a Bipolar Man in Crisis and Teen Marijuana Use Tied to Mental Health Disorders Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick shares the tragic story of the police shooting a bipolar man having a mental health crisis. Released police bodycam footage shows they fatally shot Yong Yang, 40, who had a knife in his hand, less than 10 seconds after officers opened the door to the room he locked himself in within his parents’ apartment. Nick and Todd share their reflections on police training and potential alternative solutions for mental health crises. Todd shares a story about mental health conditions being linked to marijuana use in teens. New research links cannabis to an increased risk of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression in teens. Todd and Nick discuss the research findings and other substance use in adolescents as their brain develops. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/teens-marijuana-use-mental-disorders-research-rcna153344 Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| My Son Was Murdered in Sandy Hook - Scarlett Lewis (part 1 of 2) | 01 juin 2024 | 00:52:27 | |
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a mass shooting that occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut where a shooter shot and killed 28 people. Twenty of the victims were children between six and seven years old, six were adult staff members, the other 2 were the shooter’s mother and the shooter. One of those six year old kids was Scarlett Lewis’ son Jesse. In the fall of 2022 Scarlett went to court to face Alex Jones, an alt-right radio host and conspiracy theorist, who spread the lie that the mass shooting never took place. Scarlett is the founder of the Choose Love Movement and podcast. This is a two part episode; in part one we discuss the day of the shooting, how Jesse inspired the Choose Love Movement and the work the organization does with schools. In part 2 we discuss what parents can do to help keep their children safe and Scarlett’s time in court with Alex Jones. Please go to chooselovemovement.org and listen to Scarlett’s podcast ChooSELove Movement https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chooselove-movement/id1462946605 Topics in this episode include murder, suicide, depression, grief, PTSD Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep22 | 30 mai 2024 | 00:30:44 | |
EP 22: HOT TAKES on Nick’s Reflections on The UCAN Foundation turning one and Therapy
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick wants to celebrate and reflect on the one-year anniversary of founding the UCAN (Unscripted Cast Advocacy Network) Foundation.
Nick co-founded the UCAN foundation in 2022 to support reality TV cast members with mental health and legal support while advocating for change in the industry and wants to share some reflections. Nick and Todd discuss the importance of mental health support for reality TV cast members and why the industry must do better.
Todd presents an article about society being more open about mental health issues but with that comes the phenomena of ‘hyperawareness’, self diagnosis and misinformation caused by social media. Nick and Todd discuss the pros and cons of having more open conversations about mental health.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions.
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C59XKdGpt4B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/05/27/is-love-is-blind-a-toxic-workplace
https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/05/18/a-psychologist-explains-the-issue-with-mental-health-hyperawareness/?sh=23adf94e1c52
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
Follow Nick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent
UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org
Follow Todd:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth
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| Cornwall Alternative School - Bryan Rice and Jay Kayseas | 25 mai 2024 | 00:53:44 | |
In March I had the pleasure of spending time at Cornwall Alternative School in Regina Saskatchewan. There I met an incredibly passionate and caring staff along with the funny, smart, and charming students. Cornwall Alternative School brings in youth from every corner of the city that are slipping through the cracks in public, Catholic and private schools. Its whole purpose is to support youth with compassion and empathy that would otherwise likely dropout and get lost in the abyss with societies under privileged. These youth deal with things like addiction, trauma, mental illness and poor home lives. The school relies on donations and partial funding from the local government to stay operational. In this episode I speak with the principal, Bryan Rice and school counsellor Jay Kayseas to get a better idea of how the school started, obstacles a school like this runs into, what some of the needs of their students are and the future hopes for the school. Please go to https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/ to donate financially or with in kind materials.
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Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
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Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep21 | 23 mai 2024 | 00:18:57 | |
EP 21: HOT TAKES on a Study Links 40% of Mental Health Conditions to Child Trauma and Black Youth Face Barriers to Mental Health Services Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick wants to discuss a new study linking 40% of mental health conditions to child maltreatment. A new study for the University of Sydney reveals that childhood maltreatment accounts for 41% of suicide attempts and 35% of self-harm cases in Australia. Nick and Todd share their reflections and speculate on how to combat child trauma. Todd shares a new story highlighting the barriers black youth face to receiving mental health services. Many Black youth have experienced trauma, sometimes stemming from racism or discrimination, which can affect their mental health, yet, they face multiple barriers to treatment. Todd and Nick discuss the role of race and class in a person's options to receive mental health services. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: https://neurosciencenews.com/child-maltreatment-mental-health-26067/ About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| What is Post COVID Psychosis? - Shirley McLaughlin | 18 mai 2024 | 00:56:09 | |
Shirley McLaughlin is a listener and supporter of Bunny Hugs and Mental Health. She reached out to me to find answers for her suffering husband, Dwayne. Not only did I not have answers, I had many questions and lots of them. Dwayne was diagnosed with post COVID psychosis, something I had never heard of and something I thought people should know about. Shirley is not just looking for answers but she’s also wanting to inform others of this rare condition. We discuss the speed at which it affected her husband, if it can be treated and if it can get worse. So what is post COVID psychosis and how did it present itself with Dwayne? Topics in this episode include suicide, depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep 20 | 16 mai 2024 | 00:28:05 | |
EP 20: HOT TAKES on Listener Feedback on a Past Episode and Physiatrist Prescribing Nature for Mental Illness Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares listener feedback from a recent episode of the show. The listener and Todd discussed how some past language used was offensive and oppressive. Nick and Todd discuss their reflections on the feedback, trigger warnings, and how to conduct respectful and productive conversations about controversial topics. Nick shares a story about a psychiatrist named Nora Dennis who is prescribing a nature retreat to help people with mental health struggles. The retreat comes as a result of her frustration with some of the limitations of working in corporate and institutional medicine and learning her clients are “desperate to go outside.” Nick and Todd discuss the benefits of spending time in nature and the role it can play in mental health treatment. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/08/planting-seeds-care-farm-help-people-mental-health-needs/ About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok | |||
| I Was A School Shooter Part 2 - Jon Romano | 11 mai 2024 | 00:55:00 | |
Jon spent 17 years in prison for being a school shooter. In part 1 Jon explains what drove him to do it, what his thought process was and the lessons he's learned. In this episode Jon discusses being on the victim side of violence. Jon had found a purpose and a job in a homeless shelter after leaving prison. One day at work Jon was attacked in a hate crime that left him clinging to life. What did Jon learn from his time in prison and how did that get him through this savage attack? Was it Karma for Jon’s previous deeds and did he find support in the aftermath? Follow Jon @jonseekingpeace on TikTok and Instagram. Topics in this episode include trauma, violence, suicide, murder, depression Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep19 | 09 mai 2024 | 00:32:49 | |
EP 19: HOT TAKES on People with Depression or Anxiety Losing Sickness Benefits and Employee Survey Results on Mental Health at Work Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares a UK proposal that people with depression or anxiety could lose access to sickness benefits. Parliament member Mel Strike proposes changes to sickness benefits that limit access to people with mild mental health challenges from receiving welfare payments. Todd and Nick discuss how mental illness is treated differently than physical and debate if people deliberately use mental health to their advantage. In between stories, Nick and Todd get personal by sharing some of the challenges they currently facing and how they are working to manage the stress. Nick wants to discuss new survey findings that reveal how employers feel their workplace supports their mental health. While 73% of respondents say their employees claim to care about their mental health, 39% believe it is just trendy lip service. Nick and Todd discuss the survey results and how business leaders can better support employees mental health. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 | |||
| Fox & the Tiny Demon - Tara Audibert | 04 mai 2024 | 01:03:40 | |
Tara Audibert is an indie film maker, illustrator and comic artist. She’s also very charming and fun to talk with. Tara’s latest project “QAQSOSS NAKA WAHUNTUHSIS” (Fox & the Tiny Demon) is a full length animated film that is entirely spoken in Wolastoqey, her ancestors language that under 100 people speak today. The film is inspired by her indigenous culture and the generational traumas her people have endured. However, the film can be enjoyed and interpreted differently by everyone. Please follow Tara on Instagram at moxyfoxstudios. Topics in this episode include intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep18 | 02 mai 2024 | 00:20:37 | |
EP 18: HOT TAKES on Americans Losing Years of Time to Poor Mental Health and Loud Car Owners Being Psychopaths Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick wants to discuss new survey findings that Americans have lost years of their life to poor mental health. A new survey by GeneSight Mental Health Monitor found that 80% of Americans suffering from anxiety and depression feel they lost significant years in their life due to their illness. Nick and Todd discuss the survey results and their experiences of lost time from mental health struggles. Todd shares a professor’s claims that noise pollution from illegal cars needs to be taken seriously. A professor at Western University in London looks to expand on a study suggesting a correlation between men with loud cars having personality traits of sadism and psychopathy. Todd and Nick share their thoughts on the professor and study. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: https://www.earth.com/news/millions-of-americans-have-lost-years-of-time-to-poor-mental-health/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/loud-car-study-psychology-1.7177688 About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 | |||
| Does Trauma Affect Your Finances? - Mandyy Thomas | 27 avr. 2024 | 00:52:32 | |
Does how you think about and manage money come from trauma or belief systems you picked up as a child? Mandyy Thomas is a financial coach and a smart lady. We discuss how and where our spending and saving behaviours may come from and how we can get through the emotional and mental blocks standing in our way. If reading this gives you anxiety and you feel the need to avoid this episode, I have news for you...we also discuss avoidance. Follow Mandy on Instagram @intentionallywealthyco or https://mandyythomas.com and listen to her podcast Intentionally Wealthy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/intentionally-wealthy-podcast/id1547119129 Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep17 | 25 avr. 2024 | 00:18:40 | |
EP 17: HOT TAKES on How Listening to Taylor Swift's Sad Songs Can Help and Chicago Opening a Public Mental Health Facility Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares how listening to Taylor Swift’s sad songs can be beneficial to your mental health. Psychologists are declaring megastars like Taylor Swift are relatable when they express emotions through their music, making it a tool to help people process their emotions. Todd and Nick share how they feel music impacts mental health, and whether or not they are “Swifties.” Nick shares that a new public mental health facility has opened in his hometown of Chicago. Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood opened its first community-funded mental health center, which offers bilingual, affordable mental health services to residents regardless of health insurance. Nick and Todd discuss the relevance of public-funded facilities to the city and how they increase mental health access. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
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| I Was A School Shooter Part 1 - Jon Romano | 20 avr. 2024 | 00:56:05 | |
Jon spent 17 years in prison for being a school shooter. Jon explains what drove him to do it, what his thought process was and the lessons he's learned. Not only was Jon the curator of violence, he was also a victim of a brutal and savage attack. This is a two part episode and in part two Jon discusses being on the victim side of violence. Follow Jon @jonseekingpeace on TikTok and Instagram Topics in this episode include suicide, violence, sexual abuse, depression Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep16 | 18 avr. 2024 | 00:19:28 | |
EP 16: HOT TAKES on A New Study Finding Touch Benefits Mental Health and How Economic Woes Impact Therapy Practices Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares the positive benefits of touch on mental health. A new study highlights that physical touch substantially improves both physical and mental well-being. Todd and Nick break down the benefits of physical touch on your mental and overall health. Nick is prepared to discuss how economic woes impact therapy accessibility. A recent survey indicated that the financial stability of private therapy practices is in disarray, as 85% of private practices report the economy negatively impacting their practice. Nick and Todd explore the immediate and long-term challenges facing therapists and accessibility. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd. Sources: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-highlights-benefit-mental-physical-health.html About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/ Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE call 1(855)-971-0515 or follow this link https://canadiancentreforaddictions.org/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=BunnyHugs | |||
| My Struggle with OCD and Depersonalization - Leandra Graves | 13 avr. 2024 | 00:54:00 | |
Leandra grew up with emotional and mental abuse which lead to her battling depression and PTSD. In her 20s however, Leandra started having OCD. It turns out there are many ways OCD can present itself in people and it's not what it looks like on TV. Perhaps even scarier, Leandra began suffering with depersonalization, the mental health disorder that affects your reality and perspective. As she explains, it was the hardest years of her life. How does she manage her OCD, what exactly does depersonalization feel like and how did she treat it? Today Leandra's mental health experiences inspire her lyrics for her band's songs. Check out Graves and the Bad Weather on itunes! Topics in this episode include depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depersonalization, abuse Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction | |||
| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep15 | 11 avr. 2024 | 00:24:02 | |
EP 15: HOT TAKES on 28-Year-Old Choosing Euthanasia Due to Mental Illness and Sports Betting Creates More Gambling Addiction Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick wants to discuss a 28-year-old choosing euthanasia over living with mental illness. A woman in the Netherlands is choosing assisted suicide after a psychiatrist allegedly told her there’s nothing more they can do to improve her mental illness from depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Nick and Todd discuss the ethical dilemmas and whether or not assisted suicide should be legal. Todd shares the negative effects of online sports better on gambling addiction. Gambling addiction hotlines are reporting a volume increase in callers since the increased legalization of online sports betting. Todd and Nick break down the impacts of sports betting becoming so accessible. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd. Sources: https://people.com/woman-28-opts-for-euthanasia-rather-than-living-with-mental-illness-8627878 About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/ | |||
| 100 Hours with Serial Killer, The Son of Sam - Dr. Michael Caparrelli | 06 avr. 2024 | 00:52:30 | |
Dr. Michael Caparrelli is a former pastor, current PhD in Advanced Studies in Behavioural Science and author. His latest book is Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam. Dr Caparrelli warns that when you meet David (infamous serial killer) , you will not look into the eyes of a monster, but a mirror. What does he mean by that? Is David Berkowitz a changed man? And what does Dr Caparrelli's finding relate to society as a whole? You can reach out to Dr Caparrelli, find all of his books and social media links at http://unmuted.app/
Topics in this episode include anxiety, depression, murder
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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep14 | 04 avr. 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
EP 14: HOT TAKES on New AI Mental Health Chatbot for GenZ and The Power of Mental Health Recovery Stories Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick is ready to talk more about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in therapy: A new bandana-wearing panda AI chatbot named Earkick brings basic mental health services and coping strategies to GenZ. Nick and Todd explore the pros and cons while speculating on what could possibly go wrong. Todd shares the positive impacts of sharing mental health recovery stories. Groundbreaking new research shows that personal stories of triumph over mental health challenges are effective at helping others with a similar experience. Todd and Nick break down the benefits of sharing and hearing other's success stories. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd. Sources: https://www.positive.news/society/study-proves-power-mental-health-recovery-stories/ About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks | |||
| Trans, Suicidal and Addicted - Torri Shack | 30 mars 2024 | 00:58:42 | |
Torri is a busy guy. He works with many mental health advocacy groups and for the LGBTQ2+ community. He is also the founder of Tangible Movement, speaker and transgender. Before all this though Torri was a woman who grew up with a homophobic father, was suicidal and an addict. Torri tells his harrowing story in hopes to inspire others. How did Torri overcome his challenges? What lessons can we all learn from Torri's story? And how can we be there for others? Topics in this episode include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction, trauma Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep13 | 28 mars 2024 | 00:20:31 | |
EP 13: HOT TAKES on NHL Denying CTE Influence on Player Suicides and Study Links Brain Changes to Mental Illness Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd wants answers as to why the NHL claims CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is not part of hockey: Former NHL players Chris Simon and Konstantin Koltsov's deaths were announced on the same day. Simon’s family strongly believes CTE played a role in his taking his life. Koltsov’s family has not commented as of this episode. Nick and Todd share their thoughts on why the NHL would deny CTE involvement in player suicides. Nick brings the results of a new study linking brain changes to mental health. A breakthrough study reveals the diversity of brain changes found in people with mental health conditions like major depression and schizophrenia. Nick and Todd share their thoughts and speculate on how this could fundamentally change how we approach mental illness. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-chris-simon-obituary-1.7148949 About the Show Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here. Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327 Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks | |||
| Sextortionists Convinced My Son to Take His Life - Jennifer Buta | 23 mars 2024 | 00:50:12 | |
In March of 2022 Jenn’s son Jordan took his own life after being catfished online and sextorted. Sextortion, or sexual extortion, occurs when an online actor threatens to release a victim's intimate photos or videos for financial gain. These people tend to target youth between the ages of 14 and 24. In Jordan’s case his culprits were caught, but very few are. Almost always, the guilty party is overseas. There have been multiple teens taking their lives in very similar situations as Jordan’s in Canada and the US. What should young people know about the dangers of sextortion? What can we do as parents? And what are social media outlets doing about it?
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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently #1 on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
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| MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep12 | 21 mars 2024 | 00:21:01 | |
HOT TAKES on New Psychological Study in Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Why One in Four Canadians are Distressed
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick brings an article to discuss a new psychology study pitting nature versus nurture for mental health. The latest study pulls apart the genetic and environmental effects of mental illness. Todd and Nick speculate on whether mental health challenges are due to genetics or lived experiences.
Todd wants to discuss why one in four Canadians is feeling distressed: Times are tough for one in four Canadians as they navigate feelings of distress and poor well-being. Nick and Todd share their thoughts on what could be causing the distress and the socioeconomic impact on a person's mental health.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd.
Sources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/202403/why-does-a-difficult-childhood-affect-adult-mental-health
https://betterdwelling.com/canadians-rank-low-on-global-mental-wellbeing-list-1-in-4-people-distressed/
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
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| When an Abusive Partner Becomes a Mass Killer - Vanessa Burns of the James Smith Cree Nation | 16 mars 2024 | 00:53:07 | |
In September 2022 Vanessa Burns’ partner Myles Sanderson became one of Canada’s most infamous mass killers. He took 11 lives and injured 18 others on the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby town of Weldon Saskatchewan on the morning of September 4. Two of those lives he took were Vanessa’s father Earl Burns Sr. and his own brother Damien Sanderson. Myles even tried to kill his own son and niece. After the killings he went on the run before being ran off the road by police 3 days later. Shortly after being captured he died of an intentional overdose. Vanessa was kind enough to speak with me about her experience as a domestic abuse victim, what she went through that tragic day and the days following, as well as the complexity of grieving the loss of her partner, father of her children, her fathers killer and her abuser. May the victims of this tragedy never be forgotten: Thomas Burns, Carol Burns, Gregory Burns, Lydia Gloria Burns, Bonnie Goodvoice-Burns, Lana Head, Christian Head, Robert Sanderson, Wesley Petterson and Earl Burns Sr. Topics in this episode include abuse, murder, suicide, addiction, generational trauma Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks | |||