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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 44 MIN

#021 - Life Lately: Grief, Roadtrips & Back to Work

from Beyond Brave · host Kyla Thomson

In this episode of Beyond Brave, we (Kyla and Lyle) invite you into one of our most honest, tender conversations yet—sprinkled, of course, with our usual humor and a few unexpected laughs. We open up about the ongoing journey of grief after losing our sweet Bella, and what it’s been like finding our footing again, both individually and as a couple.Lyle shares what it’s been like going back to work after eight months (spoiler: it’s been a rollercoaster of nerves, healing, and... explaining what he actually does). Kyla talks about a recent counseling session that really shifted her perspective, and the possibility of going back to subbing—grief doesn’t come with a playbook, but we’re figuring it out, one step at a time.We also take a joyful detour into stories from our trip to British Columbia—cue the charmingly odd business names like “Two Pump Paul’s”—and Waylon’s skiing debut, which we’re still proudly talking about.There’s chatter about shows we love (Lyle’s thrilled about Black Mirror, Kyla’s less thrilled about Selling Sunset being on hold), the idea of becoming grandparents one day (yes, we went there), and a beautiful moment where Kyla answers deep questions from nursing students that might just spark a solo podcast.We end with heart, laughter, and hope—talking travel plans, golf, and what it means to keep choosing joy in the middle of everything. As always, we’re just trying to live bravely, love deeply, and laugh often—and we’re so glad you’re walking this road with us.

In this episode of Beyond Brave, we (Kyla and Lyle) invite you into one of our most honest, tender conversations yet—sprinkled, of course, with our usual humor and a few unexpected laughs. We open up about the ongoing journey of grief after losing our sweet Bella, and what it’s been like finding our footing again, both individually and as a couple.Lyle shares what it’s been like going back to work after eight months (spoiler: it’s been a rollercoaster of nerves, healing, and... explaining what he actually does). Kyla talks about a recent counseling session that really shifted her perspective, and the possibility of going back to subbing—grief doesn’t come with a playbook, but we’re figuring it out, one step at a time.We also take a joyful detour into stories from our trip to British Columbia—cue the charmingly odd business names like “Two Pump Paul’s”—and Waylon’s skiing debut, which we’re still proudly talking about.There’s chatter about shows we love (Lyle’s thrilled about Black Mirror, Kyla’s less thrilled about Selling Sunset being on hold), the idea of becoming grandparents one day (yes, we went there), and a beautiful moment where Kyla answers deep questions from nursing students that might just spark a solo podcast.We end with heart, laughter, and hope—talking travel plans, golf, and what it means to keep choosing joy in the middle of everything. As always, we’re just trying to live bravely, love deeply, and laugh often—and we’re so glad you’re walking this road with us.

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