Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
by Todd RennebohmThis is a free, safe space for people to share and learn from other's experiences with mental health and addictions. This podcast is for anyone with emotions and a brain! It provides understanding of various mental illnesses and mental health issues, perspective for loved ones who are struggling, and tips for coping with mental health challenges. Bunny Hugs and Mental Health features real life experiences of survivors, loved ones and professionals. Consider this podcast a free mental health service. If you have a brain, you need to listen!
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Episodes
MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep22
30m · PublishedCornwall Alternative School - Bryan Rice and Jay Kayseas
53m · PublishedMENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep21
18m · PublishedEP 21: HOT TAKES on a Study Links 40% of Mental Health Conditions to Child Trauma and Black Youth Face Barriers to Mental Health Services
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick wants to discuss a new study linking 40% of mental health conditions to child maltreatment. A new study for the University of Sydney reveals that childhood maltreatment accounts for 41% of suicide attempts and 35% of self-harm cases in Australia. Nick and Todd share their reflections and speculate on how to combat child trauma.
Todd shares a new story highlighting the barriers black youth face to receiving mental health services. Many Black youth have experienced trauma, sometimes stemming from racism or discrimination, which can affect their mental health, yet, they face multiple barriers to treatment.
Todd and Nick discuss the role of race and class in a person's options to receive mental health services.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions.
Sources:
https://neurosciencenews.com/child-maltreatment-mental-health-26067/
https://www.cp24.com/mobile/news/black-youth-face-multiple-barriers-in-accessing-mental-health-care-experts-say-1.6873539
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
Follow Nick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent
Follow Todd:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth
What is Post COVID Psychosis? - Shirley McLaughlin
56m · PublishedShirley McLaughlin is a listener and supporter of Bunny Hugs and Mental Health. She reached out to me to find answers for her suffering husband, Dwayne. Not only did I not have answers, I had many questions and lots of them. Dwayne was diagnosed with post COVID psychosis, something I had never heard of and something I thought people should know about. Shirley is not just looking for answers but she’s also wanting to inform others of this rare condition. We discuss the speed at which it affected her husband, if it can be treated and if it can get worse. So what is post COVID psychosis and how did it present itself with Dwayne?
Topics in this episode include suicide, depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia
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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
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Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep 20
28m · PublishedEP 20: HOT TAKES on Listener Feedback on a Past Episode and Physiatrist Prescribing Nature for Mental Illness
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Todd shares listener feedback from a recent episode of the show. The listener and Todd discussed how some past language used was offensive and oppressive. Nick and Todd discuss their reflections on the feedback, trigger warnings, and how to conduct respectful and productive conversations about controversial topics.
Nick shares a story about a psychiatrist named Nora Dennis who is prescribing a nature retreat to help people with mental health struggles. The retreat comes as a result of her frustration with some of the limitations of working in corporate and institutional medicine and learning her clients are “desperate to go outside.” Nick and Todd discuss the benefits of spending time in nature and the role it can play in mental health treatment.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions.
Sources:
https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/05/08/planting-seeds-care-farm-help-people-mental-health-needs/
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
Follow Nick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent
Follow Todd:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth
Please consider buying me a coffee here!
Check out the podcast merch store here!
Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
I Was A School Shooter Part 2 - Jon Romano
55m · PublishedJon spent 17 years in prison for being a school shooter. In part 1 Jon explains what drove him to do it, what his thought process was and the lessons he's learned. In this episode Jon discusses being on the victim side of violence. Jon had found a purpose and a job in a homeless shelter after leaving prison. One day at work Jon was attacked in a hate crime that left him clinging to life. What did Jon learn from his time in prison and how did that get him through this savage attack? Was it Karma for Jon’s previous deeds and did he find support in the aftermath? Follow Jon @jonseekingpeace on TikTok and Instagram.
Topics in this episode include trauma, violence, suicide, murder, depression
Please consider buying me a coffee here!
Check out the podcast merch store here!
Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep19
32m · PublishedEP 19: HOT TAKES on People with Depression or Anxiety Losing Sickness Benefits and Employee Survey Results on Mental Health at Work
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Todd shares a UK proposal that people with depression or anxiety could lose access to sickness benefits. Parliament member Mel Strike proposes changes to sickness benefits that limit access to people with mild mental health challenges from receiving welfare payments. Todd and Nick discuss how mental illness is treated differently than physical and debate if people deliberately use mental health to their advantage.
In between stories, Nick and Todd get personal by sharing some of the challenges they currently facing and how they are working to manage the stress.
Nick wants to discuss new survey findings that reveal how employers feel their workplace supports their mental health. While 73% of respondents say their employees claim to care about their mental health, 39% believe it is just trendy lip service. Nick and Todd discuss the survey results and how business leaders can better support employees mental health.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions.
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/29/people-with-depression-or-anxiety-could-lose-sickness-benefits-pip
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-equity-diversity/tips-to-improve-mental-health-at-work
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
Follow Nick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent
Follow Todd:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth
Fox & the Tiny Demon - Tara Audibert
1h 3m · PublishedTara Audibert is an indie film maker, illustrator and comic artist. She’s also very charming and fun to talk with. Tara’s latest project “QAQSOSS NAKA WAHUNTUHSIS” (Fox & the Tiny Demon) is a full length animated film that is entirely spoken in Wolastoqey, her ancestors language that under 100 people speak today. The film is inspired by her indigenous culture and the generational traumas her people have endured. However, the film can be enjoyed and interpreted differently by everyone. Please follow Tara on Instagram at moxyfoxstudios.
Topics in this episode include intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD
Please consider buying me a coffee here!
Check out the podcast merch store here!
Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
MENTAL HEALTH HEADLINE HOT TAKES with Nick and Todd ep18
20m · PublishedEP 18: HOT TAKES on Americans Losing Years of Time to Poor Mental Health and Loud Car Owners Being Psychopaths
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick wants to discuss new survey findings that Americans have lost years of their life to poor mental health. A new survey by GeneSight Mental Health Monitor found that 80% of Americans suffering from anxiety and depression feel they lost significant years in their life due to their illness. Nick and Todd discuss the survey results and their experiences of lost time from mental health struggles.
Todd shares a professor’s claims that noise pollution from illegal cars needs to be taken seriously. A professor at Western University in London looks to expand on a study suggesting a correlation between men with loud cars having personality traits of sadism and psychopathy. Todd and Nick share their thoughts on the professor and study.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions.
Sources:
https://www.earth.com/news/millions-of-americans-have-lost-years-of-time-to-poor-mental-health/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/loud-car-study-psychology-1.7177688
About the Show
Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes is your go-to podcast for thought-provoking discussions on the latest news and developments shaping the world of mental health. Tune in every episode to join Nick and Todd as they debate and dissect the issues that matter most. We’re glad you’re here.
Follow Nick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent
Follow Todd:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth
Please consider buying me a coffee here!
Check out the podcast merch store here!
Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
Does Trauma Affect Your Finances? - Mandyy Thomas
52m · PublishedDoes how you think about and manage money come from trauma or belief systems you picked up as a child? Mandyy Thomas is a financial coach and a smart lady. We discuss how and where our spending and saving behaviours may come from and how we can get through the emotional and mental blocks standing in our way. If reading this gives you anxiety and you feel the need to avoid this episode, I have news for you...we also discuss avoidance. Follow Mandy on Instagram @intentionallywealthyco or https://mandyythomas.com and listen to her podcast Intentionally Wealthy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/intentionally-wealthy-podcast/id1547119129
Please consider buying me a coffee here!
Check out the podcast merch store here!
Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here!
FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!
And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet!
Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks
Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here
This episode is brought to you by Co-op
Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok
Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health has 189 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 181:01:23. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 06:41.