Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
Welcome to the best podcast you've never heard of. This is a free, safe space for people to learn from other's experiences with mental health and addictions. Bunny Hugs and Mental Health features real life stories and experiences of survivors, bereaved families and professionals. Suicide attempt survivor and host Todd Rennebohm has candid conversations on various mental illnesses, traumas and mental health issues while adding a touch of humour. Consider this podcast a free mental health service! If you have a brain or know someone with a brain, you need to listen!
Episodes
Kim Stilp explores the complexities of faith, parenting, and the LGBTQ community. She saw first hand the damage done to her son Connor, when he was a teen struggling with his sexuality and shame brought on by religion. Kim emphasizes the importance of open conversations with children, and introduces her initiative, Pride and Promises, which aims to support Christian parents of LGBTQ youth hold onto their faith ...
This conversation delves into the tragic story of Sheila’s son, John Albers, who lost his life due to a police shooting while making a wellness check. Sheila shares her family's journey from adoption to the struggles they faced during John's adolescence. We discuss the day of the incident, the police response, the subsequent investigation, and the impact on the community. Sheila emphasizes the importance for systemic change, the sy...
With one single punch Jacob Dunne’s life changed forever. As a fun, scrappy, teen growing up in an area known for being lower economic status, he loved to party and get into tussles. Jacob has thrown, landed, and received many punches in his young life up to that point. One night he threw one punch which ultimately killed a man. Jacob Dunne shares his transformative journey from a troubled past marked by violence and shame to a lif...
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 next shows, media, c...
I’m excited to introduce my good friend Sonia who is starring on season 3 of the Netflix show, Love on the Spectrum! This conversation goes a bit everywhere so hang on. Sonia Wiggins shares her journey as a writer and actress, discussing her upcoming memoir 'Red and Black' which explores her life as a Chilean Jew in a predominantly white community. She delves into her experiences with autism, mental health, and the importance of au...
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 next shows, media, contact and more!
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After the loss of his young son, Jeff was lost and grieving. He had met some folks in the cosplay community and decided to give it a shot. Jeff discovered the profound connection between cosplay and his mental health, the importance of community support and the healing power of creative expression. Jeff has recently created Mental Wellness And Cosplay, a nonprofit organization, that provides support and understanding within the cos...
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 next shows, media, c...
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 ...
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 next shows, media, contact and more...
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 e...
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 next shows, media, contact and more!
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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 ...
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 vulnerable!
Go to www.bigdaddytazz.com whe...
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 regretful schemes against peers. Cherr...
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 story now?
You can email Julianne he...
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 reprogramming her understanding of love an...
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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 to her social media on her website ...
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 next shows, media, contact and more...
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