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 Abby 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.
Episodes
14 episodes
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
Grief, Loss + Social Media
Episode 11 with guests Micah Dawanyi and Angelica Galluzzo dives deep into a nuanced discussion of grief and loss, and the impacts of social media on mental health in young people.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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56:03
Life Outside the Box Live: Managing Future Anxiety
Recorded live in Toronto on May 30th 2023, this panel discussion brought together a diverse group of young people to reflect on managing anxiety about the future. Featuring co-hosts Asante Haughton and Abbigail Kernya, with special guests Ariss...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:06:06
The Power of Poetry with Bänoo Zan
"Poetry is closer to the human soul… it connects you to that inner, old soul of humanity.” A candid and powerful conversation with Iranian born poet, writer and activist Bänoo Zan - on the power of poetry, freedom of speech and feminism in 2...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:24
On Being a Youth Author with Matthew Dawkins
Matthew Dawkins is a Jamaican award-winning author and poet whose work explores subject matters including adolescence, race, nationhood, and mental health. Until We Break is his debut novel.Matthew is currently the Student-Writer-in-Res...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:05
The Indigenous Experience + Youth Mental Health
Episode 7 focuses on the indigenous experience and how it connects to youth mental health. A powerful and profound conversation with Samantha Crowe, a social worker and an Anishnaabe Kwe from Lake Helen First Nation; and Elton Beardy, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:02:25
Season 2 Opener: Youth Activism with Arissa Roy
In our first episode of Season 2, Abby and Asante chat with Arissa Roy - Youth Activist, Advocate, Author, and founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:14
Healthy Masculinity & Men's Mental Health
In episode 5, our co-hosts have a powerful conversation with podcast host and award winning mental health advocate Rya...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:12
Finding Your Passion + Purpose
In episode 4, Asante and Abby talk with advocate Hailey Hechtman about finding your passion through your purpose. They dive into topics such as internalized beliefs, the exploration of career possibilities, and how to "let go of expect...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:53
Disordered Eating & Diet Culture
In our third episode, the co-hosts have a conversation with University student and mental health advocate, Patrice Cammarano, for a discussion on eating disorders, diet culture and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:47
