Beyond Brave
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
13 episodes
#013 Kyla’s Recent Keynote, Surprise Fashion Facts, Grief Support Tips & More Signs From Bella.
In this lively and intimate episode of Beyond Brave, Kyla and I share stories of hope, bravery, and laughter, reflecting on our journey with our late daughter, Bella. But today, we go beyond the well-known chapters and dive into more p...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:32
#012 - Signs from Bella, Superbowl Surprises, and a Disneyland Recap!
In this week’s episode of Beyond Brave, we decided to give you a bit of a primer for the big game! We dive into everything from Superbowl stats, to peculiar bets that keeps everyone guessing, like predicting the national anthem’s lengt...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:50
#011 - Lyle's Takeaways From 'Grief' Books, & Special Memories of Bella
In this week’s episode of Beyond Brave, Kyla takes us on a journey through some of the more intimate, unseen moments of her life. We kick things off with our excitement about recent interviews—big names like Anxiety Josh and Ryan Reynolds. It’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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54:33
#10 - Ryan Reynolds Sits Down With Us to Chat!
In this special episode of Beyond Brave, we sit down with none other than the hilarious and all-around amazing Ryan Reynolds. We talk about his incredible connection with our daughter Bella.Ryan opens up about his visits to Sick...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:11:10
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#09 - Conquering Blue Monday: Debunking Depression & Anxiety Myths with Anxiety Josh
In this episode of Beyond Brave, hosts Kyla and Lyle interview Josh Fletcher, also known as Anxiety Josh, a BACCP registered therapist specializing in anxiety. With over 300K followers on social media, and as a bestselling author and host of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:08:37
#08 - Unpacking Kylas First Dream With Bella, New Years Resolutions, and Gup-dates!
In this episode of Beyond Brave, Lyle and I celebrate our 8th podcast episode by sharing some updates, heartfelt stories, and a fair amount of nonsense. We kick things off with the latest on our new guppy fish, who are already giving us way mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:20
#07 - Q&A Part 2: Meeting Ryan Reynolds, Halsey, and Other Wild Adventures!
In this episode of Beyond Brave, we share stories about Bella’s journey, including hospital memories, her time with nurses and doctors, and spending Christmas in the hospital. We also talk about Bella meeting Ryan Reynolds at SickKids and...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:56
#06 - Q&A Part 1: Marriage Secrets, Hospital Politics, and Kyla's 3 inch dilemma
Hey Bravelings! In this episode of Beyond Brave we dive into questions from our Instagram followers. We share advice on how to communicate with bereaved parents and reveal how we've kept our marriage strong through countless tough times. We dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10:44
#05 - Strength in Answers: Our Daughter’s Autopsy Results.
In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the emotional journey following Bella's passing, focusing primarily on the revelations from her autopsy results. Key points include:• Clarity from the meeting with Bella's doctors about her lung f...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:16
#04 - Beyond Brave Q&A: Kyla and Lyle Go Waaaay Beyond
Imagine spotting Brad Pitt in Vegas and debating whether he was driving an F1 car or if it was just green screen magic—that's how our latest Q&A kicks off! Kyla and Lyle Thompson here, inviting you into our world of fun anecdotes and heartf...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:45
#03 - Embracing New Experiences: Therapy Sessions and Vegas Fun
Join Kyla and Lyle in this emotional yet heartwarming episode of 'Beyond Brave.' They discuss their personal journey through grief therapy, insights from a recent grief session, and revelations from Bella's genetics doctor. The duo also recount...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:59
#02 - Family Adventures and Unexpected Connections
Imagine sharing the dance floor with John Legend at an opulent gala while simultaneously navigating the chaos of airport delays and social media hacking. Our latest episode of Beyond Brave is a rollercoaster of emotions and adventures, filled w...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:09:29
#01 - Honoring Bella: A Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Legacy
Can a story of a young girl named Bella teach us about resilience, advocacy, and the complexities of life? As we share the launch of our Bella Brave Legacy Project, Lyle and I invite you to join us on a journey through laughter and tears as we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:19:59