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Bunny Hugs and Mental Health
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health features real life stories and experiences from survivors, bereaved families and professionals. Suicide attempt survivor and host Todd Rennebohm has candid conversations about various mental illnesses, traumas, addiction, and mental health issues. It is recognized as one of the best Canadian mental health podcasts, offering a safe space that combines deep, serious topics with empathy and humour.
Episodes
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir - Louise Barnett
I had the pleasure of speaking with returning guest, Louise Barnett, a remarkable individual who has bravely shared her journey with bipolar disorder and…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTed Bundy's Forgotten Victims: His Family - Edna Cowell Martin
The term serial killer exists because of Ted Bundy. This episodes guest is Edna Cowell Martin, Bundy’s cousin and childhood friend. Edna shares her unique…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHow a Traumatic Birth Can Shape Adulthood - Annie Brook
Birth isn’t just a moment; it’s a profound experience that leaves lasting impressions on our brains and behaviours. From feelings of safety to how we handle…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSupporting Others In Their BPD Journeys - Sarah Rose
One condition that often raises questions is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My guest this week is Sarah Rose, the founder of BPD Beautiful, who not…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHow Dying Saved His Life - Thayne Martin
In this episode, we take a wild ride of a near-death experience (NDE), shadow work, and holistic healing and hopefully, your heart lighter. Thayne Martin…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHistrionic Personality Disorder and Comorbidities - Rebecca Twain
Understanding personality disorders can be challenging, especially when it comes to conditions like Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD). In this episode…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthMental Health Care Access and Quality Intitiatives - Nitika Rewari
Have you ever felt like the mental health system is more of a maze than a helping hand? There's good news — efforts like the Quality Mental Health Framework…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthPorn Addiction and Mindfulness - Jeremy Lipkowitz
Are you chasing after something that never seems to satisfy? Jeremy is a recovered porn addict and as such he now helps others who struggle with porn…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthEmpathy, Masculinity and Societal Expectations - Tyrone Powell
The month of June is many things including Men’s Mental Health Month. My guest this week is Tyrone Powell, a counsellor and podcaster from Edmonton, Alberta…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthFrom Mental Suffering to Spiritual Awakening - Ken Chana
In one day, Ken, an American raised in poverty and surrounded by addiction, went from living a fantasy life in South Korea filled with money, fame and women to…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthLife With An Addicted, Bipolar Mother - Jenn St. John
Jenn’s podcast, “The Shadows We Cast,” delves into the lasting effects of mental health issues through generations. She shares her personal journey, having…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthCancer, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Fertility Issues - Emily Quint PART 2
Emily is an advocate, author of the book My Sunflower Soul, and one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. In this conversation, Emily shares her harrowing…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthCancer, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Fertility Issues - Emily Quint PART 1
Emily is an advocate, author of the book My Sunflower Soul, and one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. In this conversation, Emily shares her harrowing…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthLove, Advocacy, The Media, and Political Fatigue - Nick Thompson
This week’s guest is a former cast member of Love is Blind, an advocate, an informed citizen, a podcast host and just a great dude, Nick Thompson. Nick created…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTransitioning at 67 in America - Wendy Cole
Wendy Cole is a trans woman who transitioned at 67 years old. She is also an advocate and co host of the podcast Demystifying the Transgender Journey. Wendy…
Bunny Hugs and Mental Health20 Years of Counsellor Abuse - Bernadine Fox
In this episode, Bernadine Fox shares her harrowing experience of therapy abuse, detailing the grooming process she endured over eight years with a…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthThis is Hard to Say But... - Todd Rennebohm
This is hard to say but...well just have a listen please. Thank you for everything! Please go to www.bunnyhugspodcast.com to find all my social media links…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSchizotypal and Borderline Personality Disorder - Katja Pavlovna
Katja is a British author, advocate, podcaster, and diagnosed with having schizotypal and borderline personality disorder. Many people have heard of or maybe…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSurviving Munchausen by Proxy - Jordyn Hope
Jordyn is a survivor of Munchausen by Proxy. She shares personal experiences with trauma, medical misdiagnosis, and her journey of self-discovery and healing…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthInvestigating Munchausen by Proxy - Mike Weber
Mike Weber is a recently retired detective and current educator of Munchausen By Proxy. Maybe you have heard of the Gypsy Rose case? If not, Munchausen By…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthGrowing Up In Foster Homes, Group Homes and the Streets - George Dean
George Dean shares his harrowing journey of a troubled childhood marked by trauma, including abuse, neglect, addiction, and foster care. Today he is a program…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSuicide Attempts and TMS Therapy - Brady Lee
Brady Lee shares his profound journey through mental health struggles, including depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide attempts. He discusses the stigma…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTrauma, Fawning, and Bad Decisions - Naazh
Naazh (Dana) shares her journey through profound depression, addiction, and the challenges of navigating her identity as a trauma therapist while dealing with…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSexual Abuse and Suicide: Am I to Blame? - Nicole Bromley
Nicole shares her profound journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse from her step father, discussing the complexities of trauma, shame, and healing. She…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthA Life with Bipolar Disorder - Crystal Lancaster
Crystal Lancaster shares her journey with bipolar disorder, detailing her experiences from diagnosis to managing her mental health during pregnancy. She…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHaving a Serial Rapist For a Husband - Amy Irvine Part 2
In part one Amy found out her husband at the time was a serial rapist whose victims included her own friends and family members. In this episode, Amy Irvine…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTRAILER Transgression - My Search For the REAL Trans Agenda in Saskatchewan
subscribe to Transgression On October 1, the first 3 episodes of my new documentary podcast series Transgression - My search for the REAL trans agenda in…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHaving a Serial Rapist For a Husband - Amy Irvine Part 1
Summer is over and it’s time for some NEW episodes. Part 1/2 Amy shares her harrowing journey through an abusive marriage, detailing the manipulation and…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthI Killed Two People While Driving Drunk - Martin Lockett
This episode was originally released December 2 2023. Martin spent 17 and a half years in prison for killing 2 people while driving under the influence. Did…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHow I Survived A Bear Attack And Severe PTSD - Jeremy Evans
This episode was originally released on April 15 2023 - In 2017 Jeremy was mauled in a bear attack several kilometres away from his truck and civilization…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSextortionists Convinced My Son To Take His Life - Jennifer Buta
This episode was originally released on March 3 2024 In March of 2022 Jenn’s son Jordan took his own life after being catfished online and sextorted…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthLife After Abuse, Stalking and Tragedy - Giselle Craig
This episode was originally released on October 14th 2023 - When Giselle met her first husband it was love at first sight. They were a typical young, small…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthLosing a Teen Aged Son to Suicide: Kye - Chris and Wanda Ball
This episode was originally released September 4 2021 - I speak to Wanda and Chris Ball, two incredibly strong people, about the heart breaking loss of their…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthI've Never Told My Story, Now I Hope To Help Others By Telling It - Daniel Norwood
This episode was originally released on June 10 2023- Daniel knows violence. Whether it was street violence, drug violence or his time spent as a medic in the…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthWhy I Applied For Medical Assistance In Dying For A Mental Illness - Agata
This episode was originally released April 29th 2023. Agata wants the option to die with dignity. Living with anorexia for most of her life, Agata is tired of…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthAdvocacy and Self Reflection - Will Craig
Will Craig is a returning guest, great guy and my friend. Over the years Will has gone from a blogger to an advocate, author, and mental health podcaster. In…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHostage and Familicide Survivor - Brook Fisher
Brooks parents, uncle and aunt were murdered by a cousin when she was only two. There’s more to this story but I’ll let Brook tell it. Beyond the tragic day we…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthA Gay, Mormon, Drug Dealing, Informant PART 2 - Sean Hemeon
Part 2 of 2 - Raised in the Mormon faith as a gay male, Sean struggled with acceptance at a young age. From there Sean Hemeon shares his tumultuous journey…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthA Gay, Mormon, Drug Dealing, Informant PART 1 - Sean Hemeon
Part 1 of 2 - Raised in the Mormon faith as a gay male, Sean struggled with acceptance at a young age. From there Sean Hemeon shares his tumultuous journey…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTurning Grief Into Advocacy - AmandaGrace Krier
AmandaGrace Krier is a mental health advocate, particularly for youth. Amanda shares her personal journey with mental health struggles, including her…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthNarcissism or Untreated ADHD - Renee Swanson
Renee Swanson is the charming host of The Covert Narcissist Podcast. We discuss the complexities of narcissism, undiagnosed ADHD, addiction, emotional…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthThe Long Road of Recovery - Brad Siroski
Brad is lucky to be alive. At one time Brad was using so often he was having regular seizures. Brad shares his personal journey of recovery and his need for…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthLife After a Fatal Police Shooting - Captain Adam Meyer
In this conversation, Adam A. Meyers shares his journey from military service to becoming a police officer in his rural, Wisconsin, hometown. He recounts a…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthGun Violence: A Family of Victims and a Perpetrator - Kelly Murphy
Kelly Murphy shares her deeply personal story of gun violence, mental health struggles within her family, and her journey into activism. She discusses her…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthThe Dark Side of Reality TV - Angela Sakovich
This episode originally aired on September 23 2023 - Angela is one the stars of the extremely funny and clever HBO show, The Rehearsal. Creator Nathan Fielder…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthWrongfully Accused of Child Abuse - Matt Huett
Matt shares his personal experiences with the profound impact of false accusations of sexual child abuse on his life and how the wrongful convictions have been…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthSuicide By Fire Survivor - Crystal Raye
Crystal Raye shares her tumultuous life story, detailing her chaotic childhood in Alaska, experiences of abuse, struggles with homelessness, and descent into…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthThe Emotional Pain of Fertility Issues - Amy Yip
Amy discusses the pressures of external expectations and the emotional toll of fertility struggles. She delves into the often unspoken struggles surrounding…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthA Life of Abuse, Murder, and Homelessness - Alex Karydi
In this conversation, Alex Karydi shares her profound journey through loss, trauma, and resilience. After the death of her parents, she navigates the…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthHold Onto Your Faith and Your Gay Child - Kim Stilp
Kim Stilp explores the complexities of faith, parenting, and the LGBTQ community. She saw first hand the damage done to her son Connor, when he was a teen…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthWhen Police Kill During a Wellness Check - Sheila Albers
This conversation delves into the tragic story of Sheila’s son, John Albers, who lost his life due to a police shooting while making a wellness check. Sheila…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthA Murder Charge and Restorative Justice - Jacob Dunne
With one single punch Jacob Dunne’s life changed forever. As a fun, scrappy, teen growing up in an area known for being lower economic status, he loved to…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTodd and Tazzy 2z Daze ep11
Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTodd and Tazzy 2z Daze ep10
Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthFrom Grief to Advocacy: How Cosplay Saved My LIfe - Jeff Cormier
After the loss of his young son, Jeff was lost and grieving. He had met some folks in the cosplay community and decided to give it a shot. Jeff discovered the…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTodd and Tazzy 2z Daze ep9 - Tazz Gets His Head Examined
Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthPart 2: Shocking Psych Ward Abuse - Banning Lyon
After months of wrongly being locked up in a psych ward, only to be abused and isolated, Banning’s life was never the same. Once free he experienced more…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTodd and Tazzy 2z Daze - ep8
Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthPart 1: Shocking Psych Ward Abuse - Banning Lyon
As a teen Banning had angst, like many teens from a broken home. However, unlike most teens, Banning was shocked to find out that it was recommended he be sent…
Bunny Hugs and Mental HealthTodd and Tazzy 2z Daze - ep7
Every Tuesday legendary and hilarious, stand up comedian, Tazz Norris, joins me (Todd) to have a heartwarming, honest and humorous chat about our mental…