Bunny Hugs and Mental Health

After months of wrongly being locked up in a psych ward, only to be abused and isolated, Banning’s life was never the same. Once free he experienced more trauma and lived everyday with his haunting memories while struggling to reintegrate into society. Banning shares his profound journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the beauty found in imperfections and the importance of human connection. How did he find resilience, recovery and the purpose after trauma? Be sure to check out Banning Lyon’s book The Chair And The Valley  at www.banninglyon.com  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE suicide, depression, abuse, addiction Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com [http://www.bunnyhugspodcast.com] to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/] list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/] on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  [https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks] Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here [https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/] And a big thank you to Carey Hyndman!

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 [https://bigdaddytazz.com/] where you can find Tazz’s next shows, media, contact and more!   Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com [http://www.bunnyhugspodcast.com] to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/] list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/] on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  [https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks] Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here [https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/] And a big thank you to Carey Hyndman!

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 experienced in the hospital, and the effects of his abuse. What got him there, was the treatment warranted, when will he ever get out and how have these events affected the rest of his life?? You can read Banning’s book The Chair And The Valley at www.banninglyon.com  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE depression, suicide, suicidal ideation, abuse, trauma Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com [http://www.bunnyhugspodcast.com] to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/] list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/] on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  [https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks] Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here [https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/] And a big thank you to Carey Hyndman!

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 [https://bigdaddytazz.com/] where you can find Tazz’s next shows, media, contact and more!   Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com [http://www.bunnyhugspodcast.com] to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/] list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/] on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  [https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks] Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here [https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/] And a big thank you to Carey Hyndman!

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 https://www.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch or listen on podcast platforms  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal thoughts Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com [http://www.bunnyhugspodcast.com] to find all my social media links, merch store, my children’s book, buy me a coffee and more!   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/canadian_mental_health_podcasts/] list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts [https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/] on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  [https://linktr.ee/hardknoxtalks] Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here [https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/donate/] And a big thank you to Carey Hyndman!