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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 Abbigale 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. Visit our website at: https://www.the44north.ca/podcast-life-outside-the-box for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHonest 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!
Life Outside the Box is hosted by The 44 North. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 21: Live Podcast Event Beyond Words: Addressing anti-Black Racism and Discriminatory Language in Schools" (30 June 2026, 82 minutes), "Episode 21: Live Podcast Event Beyond Words: Addressing anti-Black Racism and Discriminatory Language in Schools" (30 June 2026, 82 minutes), and "Questioning the Systems We're In: Empowering Honest Conversations about Suicide" (1 December 2025, 60 minutes).
Life Outside the Box publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Life Outside the Box is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Life Outside the Box requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Life Outside the Box's contact route on record: verified email.
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The 44 North hosts Life Outside the Box, an arts podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p><b>Language plays a powerful role in shaping what is tolerated, ignored, challenged, or normalized in schools. Harmful language doesn’t exist in isolation—it affects school climate, student safety, and a sense of...
Episode #21
Language plays a powerful role in shaping what is tolerated, ignored, challenged, or normalized in schools. Harmful language doesn’t exist in isolation—it affects school climate, student safety, and a sense of...
Episode #20
<p>A candid, compassionate and hopeful conversation with Media Producer , Speaker and Activist Cal Campos, Senior Editor Mikaela Brewer, and 'Life Outside the Box' hosts Asante and Abbigale. <br/><br/><b>Activation...
Episode #19
<p>"It's [the 'manosphere'] an appealing message, because on the surface the message is, what we're offering is freedom. We're offering you freedom to be a man again, to be a young dude–it's okay, you don't have to...
Episode #18
<p>On November 5th, Donald Trump won his second term as President. On January 20th, Elon Musk gave a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration. On January 31st, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada. On February 27th...
Episode #17
<p>Activation Warning: This episode of the 'Life Outside the Box' podcast discusses suicide and self-harm. If you feel safe & well-resourced to do so, we'd love for you to listen to this conversation. Please also note...
Episode #16
<p>Brennan Jackson is a 16 year old high school student with cerebral palsy. The interview discusses ableism, Jackson's experiences with disability advocacy, and his own mental health journey.</p><p>Support the...
Episode #15
<p>"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...
<p>"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...
<p>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...
Episode #11
<p>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.</p><p>Support the show</p>Follow us...
Episode #10
<p>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...
Episode #9
<p><b>"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...
Episode #8
<p>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.<br/><br/>Matthew is...
Episode #7
<p><b>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...
Episode #6
<p><b>In our first episode of </b><b>Season 2,</b><b> Abby and Asante chat with Arissa Roy - Youth Activist, Advocate, Author, and founder of </b><b>Project Power Global</b><b>. Join our co-hosts for a truly empowering...
Episode #5
<p><b>In episode 5, our co-hosts have a powerful conversation with </b><b>podcast host</b><b> and award winning mental health advocate </b><b>Ryan Forsyth</b><b>, on the topic of youth mental health and masculinity, +...
Episode #4
<p><b>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...
Episode #3
<p>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.</p><p>Support the...
Episode #2
<p><b>In this episode, Asante and Abby sit down with elite athlete and mental health advocate Mikaela Brewer for a candid and honest conversation about youth mental health, including the unique challenges that young...
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performance psychologist, Human Performance International
author and poet, Onyx Path Publishing
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