Life's a Wreck

Today I'm joined by The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Canada's Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. Canada is currently in an election cycle, and that's why I think it's important to learn more about the politicians who will be shaping policy surrounding mental health for years to come. If you're tuning into this episode, don't forget to vote in Canada's Federal Election until April 28th - m...

Talking for Change is Canada's first formal, national and federally funded secondary prevention program to prevent child sexual abuse and the use of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) and Dr. Ainslie Heasman is at the helm. An acclaimed psychologist and a leader in the field of child sexual abuse prevention, she joins us today to share more about the goals of this program and how it will he...

Please see below several mental health resources to help you through times of suicidal ideation. Stories have always been a part of my life. Whether it was the relief from my anxiety that would come from a bedtime story or starting a podcast to tell my own, stories have always been there for me. Storytelling has played a crucial role in how I've been able to navigate difficult times of suicidal id...

In 1985, era-defining director John Huges introduced us to a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. Today, some guy with a podcast introduces us to the Life's a Wreck Community. Special thanks to my friends Pedro Da Cunha, Chandra Eadie, and Shawn Seeley for bravely sharing their stories and how the community has played a role in their mental health journeys. Follow Life's a...

What does it mean to be a hero? This week on the podcast we answer that question. I'm thrilled to be joined by Canadian Paralympic sledge hockey athlete Kevin Rempel to discuss the mindset that has helped him overcome unthinkable odds. A living testament to the power of the mind and positive thinking, Kevin was once told he would never walk again following a motocross accident in his early 20s. Ar...

This Pride we're celebrating our queer community through exploring what that word means to young queer folk who have grown up in rural Canadian communities. Join Kiley White and I as we hit a Live stage and record alongside Tris Chaulk and Spencer Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one might be hard to believe...but finances...can affect your mental health. A true shock to almost no one. We've all been there, checking our bank account, seeing bills come we're not quite ready for, you can feel those stress levels rise and anxiety start to creep in. A life lesson I think is applicable here is that it's easy to fear something you don't understand. Enter one of Canada's lea...

For years of my life, I thought the standard was perfection. Everything I did, I felt I had to do perfectly. I craved to be the perfect son, boyfriend, student, and athlete, I wanted to be flawless and when a flaw presented itself I resented it. I thought perfection would lead to fulfillment. Sound familiar? Well, colour me fuc*ing pink when I one day woke up and came to the realization that PERFE...

This week on the podcast I'm excited to share a collaborative episode that we did with Groovin' hosted by Kiley White. Kiley and I explore the highs and lows of creative work, the boundaries we set surrounding what we share on our shows, how we approach storytelling and much more. A feel-good episode through and through. Chicken soup for the soul and your ears. What a wreck. Check out Kiley's Show...

Very cool episode this week. Today I sit down with a true one of one in the podcasting world, Jeremie Saunders from CBC's Sickboy podcast, to explore his experiences as a man living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. Jeremie shares how he learned of his diagnosis as a child and how it shaped his views on life after learnin...

Alas it was a very somber day in Halifax Nova Scotia, grey and gloomy. I sat in my expiring office chair the faux leather flaking onto the floor. I had just finished my interview with Booby Temps, a brilliant flourish of a man, the second hosts of Dating Games and my old friend. I had interviewed his cohost Stephanie Foster earlier in the week and now as I stared at the white "this Zoom has ended"...

Who doesn't love a conversation about sex, love and relationships? Always a classic Life's a Wreck episode today I had the honour to share it with one of the most important people in my life. Enjoy this sit down with my girlfriend Emma and me as we chat our way through a slew of taboos. Follow Life's a Wreck on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Please explore local mental health resources. You ar...

When you start a season, you start it with a guest like Will Gadd . For over 30 years Will has conquered some of the most incredible feats of endurance, mental toughness and athleticism known to this world. His one-of-a-a-kind perspective provides unique, badass and thoughtful insights into how we can take the lessons he's learned about risk management, high performance, and navigating high-stress...

Authenticity , what a can of worms. A beautiful gift of self acceptance, an appreciation of the wreck that you are and something that we for some reason forgo in the face of formality. Since working for a startup accelerator I've been privy to an entrepreneurial mindset of needing to build at the sake of authenticity. Be what you think an employer or partner wants you to be, hide your personality...

Gratitude is a powerful facilitator of wellness. It also helps us grow and learn from moments where we fall short or stumble along our journeys. Today on Life's a Wreck, I sit down with content creator and former #1 football recruit in all of America, Max Browne, to celebrate failure, the power of a growth mindset and identity. Our conversation has something for everyone but make sure to share wit...

When I mention "health," what comes to mind? The terms "physical health" or "mental health" ( I mean, you're listening to a mental health podcast, so I can imagine that one might pop up quite quickly) hitting the gym, eating well, doctors? Great words, but I'm curious: did the terms "social, connections or relationships" cross your mind? Often over...

Happy Friday Wrecks! What do you get when you bring together two men from the Maritimes, who both create wellness content, have competed on Big Brother and are interested in the potential power of magic mushrooms? You get on hell of an episode. Adam Pike joins me this week to talk about his transition from working in the oil fields of western Canada to becoming a content creator advocating that ho...

Happy Friday Wrecks! Hope you've been doing well. This has been a very tough year for many people in Nova Scotia and after the floods we experienced these past few weeks, I wanted to send some love to all those affected. If you're looking for some local recovery resources and mental health support, check out the link below: https://novascotia.ca/storm-support/#flooding This week on the p...

Today we dive into the murky waters of one of the most common phrases in the wellness vernacular: Resiliency. We often talk about being resilient, but what do we really mean? Is resiliency to be unfeeling? Does it mean never giving up? Are resiliency and anti-fragility the same thing? What does it look like in the context of teams and organizations? How can I be more resilient? All of the many nua...

WE'RE 4, WRECKS!💅🚀🤷‍♂️😶‍🌫️🍻🤔👑🌊📈🥳 What a disaster. Somehow we've begged, borrowed, and stolen our way to 79 podcasts since July 5th, 2019. During this time, I graduated from university, we survived a pandemic, I flamed out on reality tv, went on mental health medication, got off mental health medication, talked to thousands of people about my story, have spent approximately 435...

That idea of "putting on a mask" to hide your pain is something so many of us are familiar with, but when your job requires you to stand in front of a camera and perform at your best day in and day out, that term takes on a whole new meaning.  I'm really excited to share this conversation with all of you today. Today's guest, CTV's Ana Almeida, and I met on a Movember walk...

I imagine this episode to be best enjoyed while on a long walk, drive or curled up with a warm beverage. Today's conversation is one of authenticity, vulnerability, pain and beauty. Michael DeVenney is a friend of the show and an amazing advocate for the space where mental health and entrepreneurship intersect. I was blessed to be invited to Michael's beautiful home to share this convers...

Conversations like the one you'll hear today are why I started the podcast. The opportunity to sit down and learn more about the people you know the most is such a gift. Today on the pod, I'm joined by my little sister, Caitlyn Moore, to talk about the transitional point she's at in her life as a recent graduate (almost, she just needs to throw the cap, so close enough). The convers...

75 Episodes! A really amazing milestone. Thank you so much for your love and support over the past four years, you beautiful wrecks. It hasn't been pretty, but it's been ours. I can't think of any better way to celebrate than with a conversation with one of my favourite podcasters, Brian Stever. Brian is a mental health advocate and a bonafide storyteller. As co-host of the Sickboy...

Bow Chicka Bow Wowwwwe're back for another edition of our Valentines Day special episode on everyones favourite taboo trio: sex love and relationships. We first take a look at Kyle's sex/love life (riveting) over the past year through the lens of mental health and then we hear from Halifax based filmmaker Spencer Mackay on his personal development in those oh so fun areas of life as a ma...