Bunny Hugs and Mental Health

Fluffy is an Australian TikTok star and #gayfarmer. His videos are charming and filled with curse words. Fluffy even has has his own merchandise with his catch phrase on it. However, a few weeks back Fluffy's videos took a turn when he opened up about his mental health and recent bullying at work. He openly broke down, sobbed and told the world 'they broke me'. Fluffy and I discuss his sudden TikT...

When we last left Daniella, she was a teen living with an ill father in an unhealthy home. Her mother was beginning to open up to Daniella and began counting on her as a support. Daniella was starting to have behaviour problems as her family just moved to a new neighbourhood and school. This episode concludes Daniella’s story, Growing Silenced; Growing Up Around Mental Illness. Topics include depr...

This is an episode I've been wanting to do for a long time! We've heard first hand experiences from people suffering from mental illness, professionals, parents and siblings but this episode is from the perspective of a child. This week I speak with Daniella. Daniella is a journalist that grew up in a house with mental illness. Not only did she live with an ill parent but her family also immigrate...

Its summer time and its time to get your drink on!!!...or is it? Emily is a young mother and wife. She transitioned from college to mother so quickly that her college drinking didn't have time to transition with her. She says she was a grey area drinker, not a social drinker but not a compulsive drinker. However her drinking was starting to cause some issues in her family. This is her story on how...

In 2023 Canada is set to allow medical assistance in dying for people with mental illness and mental health struggles with the passing of Bill C7. In this episode I speak with Dr. Sonu Gaind, U of T professor, Chief of Psychiatry at Humber River Hospital and Physician chair of that hospitals MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) team. We discuss the dangerous precedent it sets in Canada, how one with...

IT'S THE 50th EPISODE!!! And for the 50th episode I'm speaking with our first return guest, Juniper Elvin. When we last heard from Juniper, she had just came out as trans. One year later we talk about the challenges she faced with hormones, family, her marriage and being diagnosed with ADHD. Go to https://glamourandgritbeauty.com/about to book a hair appointment with Juniper today! Follow Bunny Hu...

Deena is a beautiful, quirky soul, filled with passion and compassion. We became quick instagram friends and I hosted numerous Instagram live talks with her. Now she is this weeks guest and she discusses with me the spectrum between being stuck in survival mode and thriving.   Go to https://www.hackedpsychenft.com to get your access to Denna's immersive workshop Follow Deena on Instagram at https:...

I know I've talked with a few stand up comedians lately but I just had to speak with one more. Big Daddy Tazz lives with bipolar disorder, ADHD and OCD. His comedy is not just hilarious but also riddled with mental health stories and inspiration. talk to your local theatre, community group or comedy club to book him, I promise you won't regret it! contact Big Daddy Tazz here https://bigdaddytazz.c...

Jason is a UK student, working to become a clinical psychologist. He is also diagnosed as having borderline personality disorder. Jason and I talk about his traumas that are a cause to his BPD, stigmas around cluster B personalities, some of his symptoms and treatments, Amber Heard and his mental health podcast, The Rainy Days Podcast. Listen and subscribe to Jason's podcast here: https://podcasts...

Terra Newell is a blonde, sweet, young, Orange County girl who in 2016 stabbed her mother's husband and Terra's would be attacker to death. You may know this story better as Dirty John, the now famous podcast, documentary and TV series. Terra and I discuss her trauma, PTSD, therapy modalities and her work as a life coach and author.  Topics include abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AN...

You may not know the name Rodney Norman but you likely know his face as his one video has been shared roughly 300 million times. He is the wild, white haired and bearded guy that rambles out inspiring words in short clips all over social media. Turns out Rodney is a philosopher, former marine, mormon, libertarian and stand up comedian, not to mention a REALLY great guy! The audio quality at times...

Katie Herzog is a queer journalist and podcaster. In 2017 Katie wrote an article about trans people that transitioned back to their birth sex. Katie didn't expect the results that followed. A small but loud group made her life hell. She received endless hate online, she lost several friends, posters calling her a Nazi sympathizer were put up and she was shunned by co-workers. Today she is a popula...

This week I’m speaking with author and retired military man, Christian Lillington, about his new book Parade State Zero: Leaving Military Leadership to Survive. Christian describes his 26 years in the military, being deployed three separate occasions, civilian life and coming to terms with his suffering of PTSD. Purchase Christian's book here https://www.amazon.ca/Parade-State-Zero-Military-Leader...

You may have seen my next guest on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is Jeremy Hotz, stand up comedian and sufferer of generalized anxiety disorder. Jeremy takes his support dog, a long haired chihuahua named Shack, every where he goes, including on tour. Jeremy is currently touring Canada with his Marquis de Sad Tour. Buy your tickets and find dates to a ci...

January 2016 Chad lost his little sister Chandra, her husband Jordan, and their two kids Kamryn and Miguire to a drunk driver, Catherine McKay. Catherine survived the crash with a few minor bumps and scratches. Chad talks about his heart break in his new book Surviving the Crash. In writing his book, Chad met with Catherine's children. Chad's capability to forgive has set him on a journey with con...

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 t...

Psychologist and experienced sufferer of OCD, Ilisa Kaufman, has created her own type of therapy she calls RIP-R. This new therapy helps with OCD, addiction and any other compulsive obsessive behavioral problems. She offers online courses and therapy for her RIP-R therapy. Ilisa is based out of Miami Florida. Contact Ilisa at www.compulsioncontrol.com and follow her on Instagram at ocd_help_now To...

Rev. Chris Yaw is a co founder of Accidental Impacts, a group dedicated to help people that have accidentally taken someones life. As many as 30 thousand people accidentally kill per year in the USA, often in car crashes, at work or at home. Many accidental killers feel embarrassment, shame, guilt, and PTSD from their experiences. If you or someone you know is suffering from a similar situation pl...

Dr Tracy Dalgleish is an Ottawa based relationship expert, author, speaker and podcaster. We discuss the differences between genders in regards to how they express emotions, ask for help, and deal with mental health. Ladies, why don't your male partners open up, why do they express anger, and what type of language is safe to use? Men, why do small things set you off, why is your female partner so...

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. You can watch his show Hard Knox Talks on Sunday nights live on Twitch and Facebook live, or anytime on YouTube. In fact you can see me on Ha...

Rachel is all the way from Edinburgh Scotland. She talks about her past suffering with Emetophobia, the fear of all things involving throwing up. Rachel's fears were so severe that it turned into agoraphobia and she didn't left her house for 4 years other than to let her dog out. The phobia took over her life. Listen to how she managed, suffered and ultimately recovered.  Topics in this episode in...

David, a grief counsellor, and I discuss emotions connected with grief including anger, shame, guilt and how we can get 'stuck' in some of these emotions and how some may actually help us to move on. I learned that grief is complicated especially when a complicated relationships are involved. David is an incredibly sweet and gentle man. If he is your counsellor, consider yourself lucky! follow Dav...

Hailey Rose is a rising Instagram star (@mind.over.mood)! Hailey's Instagram account is filled with comedic skits, memes, and funny observations on her struggles with being bipolar, her schizoaffective disorder, body dysmorphia and more. I highly suggest following her! Not only is she funny but she is smart and caring. Her agenda is to make mental illness a bit less scary and to let folks know we...

Michael Landsberg is a Canadian sports journalist, former host of TSN's Off the Record and mental health advocate. Michael also has his own charity #sicknotweak where he has started a movement to end the stigma around mental health. In his 2012 documentary, Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports and Me, he speaks about his struggles with depression and anxiety with other sufferers including well kn...

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I talk with Jessica about growing up with a mentally ill, single mother. Jessica's story is harrowing, scary and up lifting. She watched her mother try to take her life, stay in the hospital for nearly 2 years and even spent time in a foster home. Find out how the story ends. On a different subject, Bunny Hugs and Mental Health made the Best 10 Canadian Mental Health Podcast list!...