Beyond Brave
by Kyla Thomson
Latest episode
#53 - My Guest Spot on Conversations with Corliss
#53 - My Guest Spot on Conversations with Corliss
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 55 episodes
- #53 - My Guest Spot on Conversations with Corliss · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 53So guess what? I get to be the guest in this shared episode! I love hosting our show, but it is so refreshing to sit on the opposite side of the mic for a change. A huge thank…
- #52 - Dear Diary, I'm Grieving Out Loud. · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 1Pull up a chair, because today is an intimate, heart-to-heart solo catch-up. In this episode, I’m diving into all the personal updates we didn't have time for last episode...from…
- #51 - How's It Griefing? The Come-Back Episode · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 51It’s been a minute, but we are finally back behind the mics! In this comeback episode, Lyle joins me to catch up on where we’ve been and why taking a pause was exactly what my…
- #50 - Empty Arms: A Night To Remember · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 50In this episode of Beyond Brave, I sit down with Krysta Shacklock, Executive Director of Empty Arms (Perinatal & Early Childhood Loss Support Services), for a conversation that…
- #049 - Catching Up & Big Things Ahead · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 49Lyle is back on the mic with me, and we have a lot to catch up on. In this episode of Beyond Brave, we share stories from our recent family adventure in PV, Mexico...complete…
- #048 - Finding Facts, Reading Your Comments & 10 Comforts in Grief. · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 48In this solo episode of Beyond Brave, I open up about the recent fatigue that’s been weighing on me and how discouraging it’s felt…until a shift happened after I took the time to…
- #047 - Part Two - Medical Mom Kennedy & Her Brave Huxley · 56 minPart 2 of Episode 47 continues my Brave Mom conversation with Kennedy as we go deeper into her journey with her brave girl, Huxley. In so many ways, Huxley reminds me of my late…
- #047 - Part One - Medical Mom Kennedy & Her Brave Huxley · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 47In Part One of this special two-part Beyond Brave episode, I sit down with fellow medical mom Kennedy from Minnesota, whose daughter Huxley shares striking medical similarities…
- #46 - We Didn't Mean To Be Gone This Long · 1 h 20 minWe didn’t mean to be gone this long. After what felt like being hit with grief again, a hard holiday season, illness, and the quiet realization of stepping into another year…
- #045 - Our Ronald McDonald House Story · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 45In this episode, Lyle and I finally share our full Ronald McDonald House story. From our very first stay in Calgary when we walked in terrified and exhausted, to our last days in…
- #044 - Bereaved Mom Liz & Her Brave Son Mathias. · 1 h 43 min · Season 1 Episode 44In this Brave Mom episode, I sit down with Liz, a fellow bereaved and medical mom, to honour and share the story of her beautiful son, Mathias. This conversation was healing in a…
- #043 - Bella’s Birthday Ball with Jen Draper · 34 minIn this episode, I sit down with my friend and event-planning powerhouse Jen Draper to talk all things Bella’s Birthday Ball, how it began, why it matters, and the incredible…
- #042 - So Much Has Happened & So Much Is About To · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 42Hubby Lyle is back! It’s been a minute since we've sat down together and there’s a lot to catch up on. From planning our first Disney World trip and celebrating one year of…
- #041 - Megan's Brave Story · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 41At just 34, Megan survived two strokes that left her with paralysis in one arm and limited movement in her leg. Through some of her hardest moments, she found hope and strength…
- #040 - Bereaved Mom Ashley & Her Brave Aliyah · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 40Make sure you listen right to the end, after my outro, Ashley and I keep chatting about self-care and share a heartfelt side conversation. In this powerful second episode of my…
- #039 - Medical Mom Maria & Her Micro Preemie, George. · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 39Maria & Her Miracle Micro Preemie, George Born at just 22 weeks, George’s story is one of pure resilience and his mom Maria shares it with beautiful honesty. What does it mean to…
- #038 - Where We're At: Grief, Life & Health · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 37In this episode, Lyle & I are catching up on where we’re really at ... from health updates and kidney results to Kyla’s first mammogram experience. We also dive into the new…
- #037 - An Interview with Kira Goodman on Canada’s Pediatric Palliative Care Resource Hub · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 37Most people don’t realize that palliative care isn’t just about end-of-life... it’s about helping medical families live better, right now. In this episode, I sit down with Kira…
- #036 - Winks, Waylon & Ways to Support Medical Families · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 36A new health update. A bittersweet birthday. A wink from Bella in the most unexpected place. And a powerful new resource for medical families across Canada. In this solo episode…
- #035 - Kidneys, Coastlines & Camping · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 35Well, if you haven’t been following my stage 3 kidney failure diagnosis… you are now. In this episode of Beyond Brave, we open up about the latest health updates, including what…
