Bunny Hugs and Mental Health

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

As a teen Banning had angst, like many teens from a broken home. However, unlike most teens, Banning was shocked to find out that it was recommended he be sent to a psychiatric unit. Once in the long term juvenile ward, he witnessed and was privy to intense psychological abuse. In part one of his story, Banning discusses the circumstances that got him there, the challenges and relationships he exp...

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

Xannie is back and we deep dive into her borderline personality disorder recovery while I make comparisons to my own recovery of substance abuse. We discuss, accountability, honesty, responsibility, communication, forgiveness, labels and nuance. Ultimately, Xannie emphasizes the importance of growth and living a fulfilling life!  Follow Xannie on Instagram @xannibelle Watch her Youtube channel htt...

This week Todd and Tazz discuss Tazz's recent heart attack. Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulne...

Cherry shares her personal experiences with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), including her childhood behaviours, family history of personality disorders, and the impact of trauma. She explains the misconceptions about ASPD, the importance of group therapy, and the unique but challenging emotional connections that individuals with ASPD can form. Cherry reflects on past actions, including reg...

Julianne discusses the emotional struggles faced by individuals in toxic environments. She shares personal experiences of navigating a partner's substance abuse, the impact of violence, and the profound effects of her partner taking his life right in front of her. What helped her process old traumas and abuse? What lessons did she learn on her own path to self-discovery and why is she telling her...

Tanya Nicole Kach shares her harrowing story of abduction and survival. She discusses the grooming process by her abductor, and the psychological manipulation that kept her captive for ten years. From the ages of 14 to 24, Tanya lived in her captor’s bedroom, using a pail for a toilet and spending many days in his closet. How did she escape? How did she manage to overcome the challenges of reprogr...

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Dr. Alibhai is a doctor, author,  and speaker. Focusing on postpartum anxiety and OCD. Dr. Alibhai shares her personal journey with mental health and her experiences with OCD. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in addressing mental health issues, particularly among youth, and the nuances of neurodiversity. You can find Dr. Alibhai’s contact info, books and links...

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

For those of you that don’t know, Priyanka was the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Canada season1, an international pop star and former host of The Zone on YTV. Priyanka and I delve into the complexities of mental health, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating relationships and careers in the entertainment industry. The discussion also touches on the significance of celebrating small vict...

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

Paul's tumultuous childhood is marked by trauma, family dysfunction, and the challenges of growing up in state custody. The discussion highlights the complexities of trauma, the effects of systemic failures, and the journey towards healing and resilience. Paul emphasizes the importance of resilience, personal growth, and shares his profound journey of overcoming addiction, navigating trauma, and f...

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

Jessica Jimmo shares her deeply personal journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. She discusses the psychological effects of being in survival mode, the emotional aftermath of surgery, and the challenges of sharing her diagnosis with loved ones. Jessica shows vulnerability by discussing intimacy, the profound impact of menopause on her mental health as well as her ongoing journey...

Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable! Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com where you can find Tazz’s...

At one point, Jill was young, happy and expecting her first child with her husband. Unfortunately things changed. Jill Robson shares her deeply personal experience of grief, particularly the unique challenges faced by suicide survivors, after the loss of her partner, Jeff, to suicide. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations about mental health, addiction and trauma. This conversation d...

It's the first ever episode of Todd and Tazzy 2z Daze! Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental health. We may discuss our current moods, past experiences, or current mental health affairs making news. Whatever the topic you'll be sure to get a chuckle while we normalize being vulnerable...

Jess is lives with anxiety and a panic disorder. She explains how panic attacks present themselves to her and how she treats her disorder. Even after a diagnosis and treatment, things went a little haywire for Jess. Within a short period she became a mother, got divorced, lost her dad and was isolated during COVID. How does someone with anxiety and panic cope through such a stressful period? Pleas...

This episode originally aired on January 22, 2022 and since that time Hailey has unfortunately left Instagram.  (Original show notes) 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 h...

Four years ago Megan began noticing the high number of anti abortion signs being displayed on highways and cities. It was also around that time Megan aborted a pregnancy. She began a campaign to display billboards with the slogan ABORTION IS HEALTH CARE. Megan shares her experiences with pregnancy, the decision to have an abortion, and the stigma associated with it. In this conversation, we explor...

In this conversation, Thordis Elva explores the complexities of mental health, trauma, and the journey of healing from sexual assault. Thordis shares her personal experience as a survivor and the unique path she took towards understanding and reconciling with her perpetrator. The dialogue delves into the themes of forgiveness, empathy, and that healing is a deeply personal journey. We discuss the...

Eric is a porn addict coach and in recovery of his own “raging porn addiction”. He helps men from all over the world kick the obsession of porn and sex. We discuss what a porn addiction can look like, who is behind the porn industry, how dangerous the porn industry is becoming and where to find help. He also has his own podcast called Porn Talk. For more information go to https://www.powerfuleric....

Every family has some kind of secret. Some are known to the family and not talked about and others are meant to die with the only person that knows of it. Gail came across a family secret and when she asked her mother about it, it didn’t exactly go well. How can secrets affect generations? Does the truth actually set us free? How can a long dead relative’s secret have such an impact on us? Gail ha...