THE 'DARE TO SHARE YOUR UNTOLD STORY' PODCAST
Breaking down the barriers of mental stigma. Embracing the ‘mental beauty re-think’.
‘Dare to share your untold story’ has been brought to you with the intention to breakdown barriers of mental stigma and invite guests into a safe space to share with vulnerability their full story — no matter what part of the journey that they are in, beginning, middle or end. As a society we are conditioned to keep some of our most painful stories a secret. No matter what we each have suffered with or what strife we have faced — there is always a part of our story that remains untold. The ‘untold story’ has a lot to do with the impact on mental health which we shy away from sharing. So, let’s expose what we suppress and embrace the invitation of ‘mental beauty’.
This chapter may be complete, but its conversations continue to inspire.
The Dare to Share Your Untold Story podcast has reached its final chapter, but the mission behind every conversation lives on.
Each episode was created to challenge mental health stigma, encourage honest conversations, and celebrate what we proudly call Mental Beauty. Through the courage and vulnerability of every guest who chose to share their story, this collection has become more than a podcast. It has become a lasting reminder that healing often begins when we feel safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood.
To every guest who entrusted us with their story, thank you. Your willingness to speak openly has created a lasting legacy that continues to educate, inspire, and remind others that they are never alone on their own journey toward healing.
This podcast collection is now complete, and every conversation remains here with purpose. Every voice continues to be heard. Whether you’re discovering the podcast for the first time or returning to an episode that once resonated with you, we invite you to explore this collection and carry its message forward. While this chapter has come to an end, the Dare to Heal mission continues.
Every story shared here has helped shape a movement where vulnerability is embraced, not mistaken for weakness, but recognized as courage in its most authentic form. Healing is honoured. Mental Beauty continues to shine.
Thank you for listening. Thank you for believing in the power of stories. Thank you for helping us redefine what it means to heal, one conversation at a time.
Past Episodes
Episode 85: His Financial Setbacks is what Plotted a Path to his Future Success
Guest: Leon Mann Leon immigrated to Canada when he was 10 years old unexposed to the world of financial challenges and this continued to follow
Episode 84: The Independent Child Separated from Family & the Impact of Deep-Rooted Unworthiness
Guest: Jacqueline Chu Born in Korea, Jackie shared that culturally, emotions are not discussed with the family, it’s still taboo to address mental health related
Episode 83: Her story unravelled as she commenced the de-layering process of unworthiness stemming from childhood
Guest: Tara Myshrall Throughout Tara’s life, she struggled with feelings of unworthiness, never feeling like she fully fit in, coming from a mixed background and
Episode 82: A Mother learning to effectively parent children with mental health and addiction challenges
Guest: Maureen Towns Maureen tells her story of learning to be an effective parent to four children with mental health and addiction struggles, and her
Episode 81: Self-determination was his Catalyst which Led him to Embrace his own Process of Success on his Own Terms Despite the Internal Struggle
Guest: Dennis Huynh Dennis’s story is rooted in being raised in a sheltered Asian household, while feeling immense pressure to perform academically. Dennis articulates that
Episode 80: From Multiple Mental Health Diagnoses to a Flourished Mental Health Advocate
Guest: Ally Towns Ally takes a deep dive to express and share when mental illness began to take hold of her, and her emotional literacy
I thoroughly enjoy the work that I do, I truly embody that my purpose in life is to be in service of others and I have embraced with grace what I do for a living, knowing it has had a positive impact on those I serve. I have definitely gone through my fair share of life turbulences, worked through my own journey, and come out the other side. And I’ve gotta say, I feel more than alive, and as I thrive, I want to be able to give back in every way…
A note to each podcast audience member: the content of each episode can be emotionally triggering as guests uncover raw parts of their story and share relevant details. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. Moreover, this information should not replace consultation with your doctor or other qualified mental health providers and/or specialists, diagnosis, or treatment.