Dear Brambling Podcast

In this episode, Scott and I really get into what the Magician archetype really is. We talk about the healthy magician as well as the safety officer. We also dive deep into the shadows of the magician and we talk about how they show up for us. Most importantly we discuss ways to show our shadows love. I hope that you enjoy this episode! Scott's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/itsscottharris/...

In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Scott Harris. We start off this episode learning a bit about Scott's story, and then we discuss more about the magician archetype. This will be the beginning of an 8 week journey with Scott and I as we dive into the Masculine Archetypes, and I hope that you enjoy! Scott's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/itsscottharris/ Instagram : https://www.insta...

In this episode, I talk with my roommate Sam Ellington. Sam shares their story about how our current Education system failed them to some degree and how forging their own way to learning was more impactful than any classroom did. Like I say a the beginning of the episode, this conversation reminds me of a Ted Talk I saw featuring Inclusion researcher Shelley Moore. (Link down below) I hope you lis...

In this episode, I dive into my first solo series unpacking my story as a former competitive Irish dancer. In this episode, I tell you about how I got so attached to Irish dance, some of my harmful belief systems, why I started to unpack my Irish dance traumas, and why the awards ceremonies at major competitions were so rough on me. Like I say at the beginning of the podcast, I'm telling my story...

Chrysalism is a very important word to me. In this spoken word, I tell the story of it's significance to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with Brambling's Mom, Amber Benoit! This conversation is probably one of the most special conversations I've ever had. In this episode, Amber and I talk about religious diversity, what it means to have faith, how to respect other people's religious beliefs and what to do when things might get heated in a conversation. I hope that you value this conversation as much as I do....

In this episode, I talk with another cousin of mine, Kelsie Grazier! She tells us her story about growing up with hearing loss, to eventually becoming completely deaf. We talk about inclusion and how she tells her story through her art. So honoured to have Kelsie on the podcast. At the end of the podcast, I ask the question, what sounds would you miss the most if you were to suddenly lose your hea...

Part 2 of my conversation with my cousin Sarah Helten! In this part of the conversation we dig into some more brave moments we both had to go through, we talk about grief, sadness, and compassion. If there is any part of the conversation where you feel like you need to pause, no one is blaming or shaming you for listening to yourself. At the end of the conversation, I ask Sarah what's the first th...

Today I'm talking with my cousin Sarah Helten. Sarah and I are going to be talking about what it means to be courageous and brave in the real way, and we talk about what can get in the way of being courageous and brave. We also talk a bit about her story and how she she's herself as a Rainbow Bridge. I do hope that you enjoy and stay tuned for next week where we'll complete this conversation! Inst...

After my Grandma passed away in April of 2022, I experienced grief on a whole new level. This poem was inspired and driven my the wise words of my counsellor who told me "to give [my]self permission to surrender" to the grief. There was so much pain that I leaned into, but I'm actually so grateful that I did. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lucatronasaurus_rex/ Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv...

In this episode with Manoji, we dive into how language is one of the most important parts when talking about identity. We talk about how names contribute a large part to who we are, code switching and the importance of properly labeling and naming things. I also reveal a part of my identity that I haven't officially revealed yet. It was a real pleasure having Manoji on the show, and I hope to have...

In this episode, I talk with Manoji Gamaralalage and together we dive into the topic of identity. The first part of this episode is Manoji and I catching up, but then the second part of this conversation we talk about how belonging is a function of identity. This conversation is split into 2 parts. Stay tuned for the second part coming up, where we really dig into identity even more. Instagram : h...

In this episode I talk with my brother, Brenden Benoit, Brambling's dad! We talk about Brenden's music filled life, the importance of music, how it can be a positive influence in someone's life, and what it's like being a music teacher. If you'd like to inquire about any music lesson's with either Brenden or I, you can do so at www.sonamusic.ca I really hope you enjoy this episode! Instagram : htt...

What happens when two life long friends, former competitive Irish dancers, and people with big compassionate hearts come together? A conversation that sounds a lot like this. Megan Largy is a Harm Reduction worker on the DTES, as well as a certified Irish dance teacher (TCRG). Today we talk about addiction. This content might be triggering for some listeners, listener discretion is advised. Link t...

Welcome and thank you for coming to the Dear Brambling Podcast! I appreciate you taking a moment to click on this link! This episode I tell you the story of how the Dear Brambling podcast came to be, and what exactly is a Brambling. I also take a moment to tell you a bit about myself and why I decided to share these conversations with you. I hope you enjoy and I hope that you'll stick around! Than...

I wrote this poem during the 2020 pandemic. Reflecting upon all the pain and suffering that happened during that time, and how so many people were so angry. Incredulously, I asked myself "Why don't people want to be kinder to each other?" Background music is: https://open.spotify.com/track/4Q7ZTcOemrVx5ex3JHVPvn?si=d686e85144714301 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lucatronasaurus_rex/ Twitch...