Meet Kyla and Lyle Thomson, co-hosts of Beyond Brave. As parents to Bella Brave, who inspired the world with her courage, they spent over a decade navigating he...
#013 - Kyla’s Recent Keynote, Surprise Fashion Facts, Grief Support Tips & More Signs From Bella
In this lively and intimate episode of Beyond Brave, Kyla and I share stories of hope, bravery, and laughter, reflecting on our journey with our late daughter, Bella. But today, we go beyond the well-known chapters and dive into more personal experiences. I share a behind-the-scenes look at Kyla’s recent keynote speech at the Hearts Desire Gala, a beautiful event that honors medical moms and supports local hospitals.We also talk about our family life, including some challenges we’ve had while recording with our son, Waylon, and how we’ve been reflecting on Valentine’s Day. In addition, we discuss some powerful personal growth strategies, like how we process and let go of those nagging thoughts that tend to weigh us down.We take a moment to highlight the exciting things we have coming up—particularly some brave initiatives in Bella’s legacy, including our collaboration with Brave Gowns. We wrap up the episode with a fun segment on the resurgence of ‘90s and 2000s fashion, reminiscing about Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl halftime show and how it brought back some nostalgic style.
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#012 - Signs from Bella, Superbowl Surprises, and a Disneyland Recap!
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?). We then take you on a heartfelt journey through our recent trip to California, where Disneyland gave us more than just magical memories—it bro...
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#011 - Lyle's Takeaways From 'Grief' Books, & Special Memories of Bella
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. But the episode isn...
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#10 - Ryan Reynolds Sits Down With Us to Chat!
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 ...
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#09 - Conquering Blue Monday: Debunking Depression & Anxiety Myths with Anxiety Josh
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 s...
Meet Kyla and Lyle Thomson, co-hosts of Beyond Brave. As parents to Bella Brave, who inspired the world with her courage, they spent over a decade navigating her rare medical challenges. Together, they've channeled their experiences into helping others find resilience and healing. On Beyond Brave, Kyla and Lyle share stories of hope, love, and the lessons they've learned—both through Bella's journey and in their everyday family life. Join them as they honor Bella’s legacy and inspire others to find light even in the darkest moments.
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