
Life Outside the Box
Honest conversations about mental health. Life Outside the Box is a new youth mental health podcast that takes a deeper dive into the issues that affect youth – from a youth perspective. What do you want to talk about? On this podcast, no topic is off limits! Hosted by mental health advocates Asante Haughton and Abbigale Kernya, 'Life Outside the Box' is a series of interviews with young people from all walks of life: from students and athletes, to artists and activists. Asante, Abby and guests explore every topic with wit, grace and remarkable insight. Visit our website at: https://www.the44north.ca/podcast-life-outside-the-box for more information.
Podcasting since 2021 • 16 episodes
Life Outside the Box
Latest Episodes
Poetry, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention with Mikaela Brewer
Activation Warning: This episode of the 'Life Outside the Box' podcast discusses suicide and self-harm. If you feel safe & well-resourced to do so, we'd love for you to listen to this conversation. Please also note the difference between fe...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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59:18

Ableism & Disability Advocacy
Brennan Jackson is a 16 year old high school student with cerebral palsy. The interview discusses ableism, Jackson's experiences with disability advocacy, and his own mental health journey.
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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49:27

Podcasting, Story Telling and "Levelling Up" with Hamza Isalm
"Focus on finding those small wins as [much as] possible, because it gives you that confidence.". Our hosts take an in-depth look at the ups and downs of podcasting, sharing life experiences, and how to keep challenging yourself with the host o...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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45:14

Managing Your Emotions Under Pressure + Overcoming Fear
"Everybody wants results. We all want to be better at whatever we do." In episode 13, acclaimed Performance Psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair talks with our co-hosts about staying calm and focused under pressure, and how to use your he...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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29:42

Finding Strength in the Face of Overwhelming Circumstances
In this pivotal interview with athlete, mental health advocate, non-profit founder and survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash Ryan Straschnitzki, our co-hosts get into a deeper conversation about facing adversity, finding strength and...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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41:03
