Beyond Brave (Kyla Thomson)
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| 25 Nov 2024 | #01 - Honoring Bella: A Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Legacy | 01:19:59 | |
Can a story of a young girl named Bella teach us about resilience, advocacy, and the complexities of life? As we share the launch of our Bella Brave Legacy Project, Lyle and I invite you to join us on a journey through laughter and tears as we honor our daughter, Bella, who faced life's challenges with unmatched bravery. From Lyle's humorous brush with a dumpster to the trials of rural living, we open up about personal anecdotes that never made it to social media. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | #02 - Family Adventures and Unexpected Connections | 01:09:29 | |
Imagine sharing the dance floor with John Legend at an opulent gala while simultaneously navigating the chaos of airport delays and social media hacking. Our latest episode of Beyond Brave is a rollercoaster of emotions and adventures, filled with heartwarming family moments, unexpected travel detours, and a touch of celebrity glitz. We begin with our memorable encounter with John Legend and recount our journey to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Global 50th Anniversary Gala in Chicago, an extravagant affair where $76 million was raised for families in need. The touching connections we forged with other RMHC families and the unforgettable performance by John Legend highlight the power of community and shared experiences. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | #03 - Embracing New Experiences: Therapy Sessions and Vegas Fun | 00:43:59 | |
Join Kyla and Lyle in this emotional yet heartwarming episode of 'Beyond Brave.' They discuss their personal journey through grief therapy, insights from a recent grief session, and revelations from Bella's genetics doctor. The duo also recounts their fun-filled trip to Vegas, including interactions with friends, favorite moments, and the meaningful act of leaving Bella-inspired butterflies around the city. From discussing the impact of their podcast to preparing for a challenging upcoming meeting, this episode beautifully balances heavy topics with moments of laughter and hope. 00:31 Episode Overview and Listener Engagement 01:33 Personal Anecdotes and Listener Feedback 04:12 Podcast Growth and Rankings 06:58 Grief Therapy Insights 13:05 Stages and Seasons of Grief 19:10 Medical Advocacy and Trust 23:59 Genetic Insights and Medical Updates 26:09 Preparing for a Difficult Conversation 26:57 Grief and the Importance of Social Support 27:21 A Fun Trip to Vegas 28:58 Memorable Moments in Vegas 35:44 Reflecting on the Titanic Exhibit 39:55 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | #04 - Beyond Brave Q&A: Kyla and Lyle Go Waaaay Beyond | 00:55:45 | |
Imagine spotting Brad Pitt in Vegas and debating whether he was driving an F1 car or if it was just green screen magic—that's how our latest Q&A kicks off! Kyla and Lyle Thompson here, inviting you into our world of fun anecdotes and heartfelt stories. We tackle the most pressing question from our listeners: how did we meet? Spoiler alert: our memories don't quite match up, but that's half the fun. From there, we share the evolution of our side hustle into a budding tree farming business in Saskatchewan, proving that even in a flat, treeless landscape, dreams can take root. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 22 Dec 2024 | #05 - Strength in Answers: Our Daughter’s Autopsy Results. | 01:02:16 | |
In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the emotional journey following Bella's passing, focusing primarily on the revelations from her autopsy results. Key points include: • Clarity from the meeting with Bella's doctors about her lung failure and the extremely rare complication known as organizing pneumonia. • Sharing the touching experiences of Bella's Ball and its national recognition. • How we're preparing emotionally for the holidays without Bella, including insights from grief counseling. • Celebrating traditions and emphasizing the importance of love, connection, and keeping memories alive. We appreciate your continued support. Please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple, and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 30 Dec 2024 | #06 - Q&A Part 1: Marriage Secrets, Hospital Politics, and Kyla's 3 inch dilemma | 01:10:44 | |
Hey Bravelings! In this episode of Beyond Brave we dive into questions from our Instagram followers. We share advice on how to communicate with bereaved parents and reveal how we've kept our marriage strong through countless tough times. We discuss our navigation through the complex world of hospital politics and our experiences with Bella's numerous medical practitioners. Additionally, we offer insights on staying positive amid heavy medical news and recount the moments that helped us keep going. Join us as we explore these raw, real moments and continue our journey beyond brave. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | #07 - Q&A Part 2: Meeting Ryan Reynolds, Halsey, and Other Wild Adventures! | 00:41:56 | |
In this episode of Beyond Brave, we share stories about Bella’s journey, including hospital memories, her time with nurses and doctors, and spending Christmas in the hospital. We also talk about Bella meeting Ryan Reynolds at SickKids and getting support from Halsey during her recovery. We cover grief counseling and offer a special discount on Bella Brave merchandise for our listeners. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | #08 - Unpacking Kylas First Dream With Bella, New Years Resolutions, and Gup-dates! | 00:55:20 | |
In this episode of Beyond Brave, Lyle and I celebrate our 8th podcast episode by sharing some updates, heartfelt stories, and a fair amount of nonsense. We kick things off with the latest on our new guppy fish, who are already giving us way more drama than we ever expected. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | #09 - Conquering Blue Monday: Debunking Depression & Anxiety Myths with Anxiety Josh | 01:08:37 | |
In this episode of Beyond Brave, hosts Kyla and Lyle interview Josh Fletcher, also known as Anxiety Josh, a BACCP registered therapist specializing in anxiety. With over 300K followers on social media, and as a bestselling author and host of the podcast Disordered: Anxiety Help (a UK Top 10 Mental Health podcast), Josh shares valuable insights into managing anxiety. They discuss the science behind anxiety, personal experiences, and practical tools, including exposure therapy and strategies for handling intrusive thoughts. This episode is designed to provide listeners with encouragement and effective advice to face their anxiety challenges bravely. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 26 Jan 2025 | #10 - Ryan Reynolds Sits Down With Us to Chat! | 01:11:10 | |
In this special episode of Beyond Brave, we sit down with none other than the hilarious and all-around amazing Ryan Reynolds. We talk about his incredible connection with our daughter Bella. Ryan opens up about his visits to SickKids Hospital in Toronto, where he shared moments of kindness and laughter with Bella. He also talks about the tough stuff—grief, love, and how he’s learned to navigate loss in his own life. Spoiler alert: it’s way more emotional than we planned, but also filled with those moments that make you laugh and feel all the things. We also dive into the lighter side of life with Ryan: rapid-fire questions about his favorite Canadian snacks (trust us, you’ll want to know about this), how he keeps parenting real with his kids, and why he’s still the same down-to-earth guy even with the fame and the funny socials. This episode is an emotional rollercoaster, but it has the right balance of laughter, heart, and Canadiana. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it! Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | #011 - Lyle's Takeaways From 'Grief' Books, & Special Memories of Bella | 00:54:33 | |
In this week’s episode of Beyond Brave, Kyla takes us on a journey through some of the more intimate, unseen moments of her life. We kick things off with our excitement about recent interviews—big names like Anxiety Josh and Ryan Reynolds. It’s a mix of excitement and nerves, but we’re so grateful for the opportunity to have these conversations. Kyla also shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories about Instagram mishaps and accidental followings that had us both laughing. Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||
| 09 Feb 2025 | #012 - Signs from Bella, Superbowl Surprises, and a Disneyland Recap! | 01:03:50 | |
In this week’s episode of Beyond Brave, we decided to give you a bit of a primer for the big game! We dive into everything from Superbowl stats, to peculiar bets that keeps everyone guessing, like predicting the national anthem’s length, If Drake will drop a new diss track, and the Gatorade color (who knew these things could be so suspenseful?). Thanks for listening! Check us out on our socials. | |||