Hosted by Kyla Thomson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 49 episodes
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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.
Kyla Thomson hosts Beyond Brave, a society show with 49 episodes published.
In 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 holds both heartbreak and hope. Krysta sha
In 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 holds both heartbreak and hope. Krysta sha
Lyle 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 with Waylon’s hilarious bargaining skills, u
Lyle 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 with Waylon’s hilarious bargaining skills, u
In 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 research and understand what was really g
In 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 research and understand what was really g
Part 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 Bella, and simply talking about the two of
In 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 with my Bella, a connection first brought t
We 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 without Bella, we’re finally back. In this fir
In 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 Toronto with our Bella. Ronald McDonald H
In 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 way only another SCID mom could understan
In 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 heart behind it. We dive into Jen’s world as
Hubby 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 Beyond Brave , to my recent keynote and the lau
At 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 in Bella’s brave journey. In this episode,
Make 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 Brave Mom Series on Beyond Brave , I talk w
Maria & 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 raise a miracle? In this first episode of
In 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 trend of major coffee chains adding protein to
Most 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 Goodman, Project Director for Canada’s Pedi
A 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 of Beyond Brave , I open up about life aft
Well, 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 my recent bloodwork revealed and the quest
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Beyond Brave is hosted by Kyla Thomson. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 49 episodes.
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