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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#035 - Kidneys, Coastlines & Camping
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 r…
#034 - Lyle's Back! Health Updates, Quick-Fire Q&A, & Our US Camping Trip
Lyle’s back on the mic! In this episode, we catch up on health updates (including our 36-hour fasts), answer your quick-fire Q&A from Instagram, and dive into what it’s like to keep Bella in our live…
#033 - The Battle to Heal Inside & Out
This week on Beyond Brave, I’m sharing a lot; signs from Bella, my health struggles that have me drained and I open up about a painful betrayal that’s tested my faith and the inner battle between cal…
#032 - Let's Talk About Death x Beyond Brave: Bella's Story
Join me in a deeply heartfelt conversation with Benny and Dr. Nick Capaul, the empathetic identical twins who co‑host Let’s Talk About Death With the Capaul Twins. Benny, a funeral director following…
#031 - Part Two - One Year Without Bella: Looking Back On Her Final Week
In Part 2 of this deeply personal two-part episode, we continue sharing the story we’ve held closest to our hearts: the week our daughter Bella died. If Part 1 opened the door to those final days, Pa…
#031 - Part One - One Year Without Bella: Looking Back On Her Final Week
In this deeply personal two-part episode, we’re opening up about something we’ve never shared before: the week our daughter Bella died. As we mark one year without her, we take you back to those fina…
#030 - Raw Grief, Youth Advocacy & Real Talk with Laura Lawrence
In this heartfelt conversation, Kyla sits down with Laura Lawrence , the founder of Youth Matter Canada, speaker, author, and host of the HeartTalk Podcast. Together, they explore Laura’s powerful jo…
#029 - Signs From Bella To Dad
In this tender, unfiltered conversation, Lyle opens up about navigating grief as a dad, the quiet heaviness, the unexpected moments of connection, and the signs that Bella is still close. From a myst…
#028 - Bella Moments I've Never Shared...Until Now.
In this solo episode, Kyla shares deeply personal stories about her daughter Bella. Many precious moments and life lessons she’s never shared on Beyond Brave until now. A heartfelt conversation about…
#027 - Grief, Golf & Guess Who's Back?!
In this epsiode of Beyond Brave, I finally got Lyle back in the Brave Cave studio with me as we dive into your powerful listener questions. We talk about everything from when we flew home without Bel…
#026 - Our IVF Stories: Real Talk With My Friends Stacey & Jen
Three women, three different IVF journeys. In this episode I am joined by my two friends Stacey and Jen in the Brave Cave. We share each of our unique and deeply personal IVF stories, answer listener…
#025 - My first solo episode! Answering Listeners Questions, Bella Memories, and Life Lately
In this solo episode of Beyond Brave, I’m cozying up with you for a real heart-to-heart. I share some sweet memories of Bella, talk about what life looks like these days, and give you a little behind…
#024 - Therapy Sessions and Beach Confessions
In this episode of Beyond Brave, we open up about everything from signs from Bella during therapy to Kyla’s trip to Mexico—where a white seashell by the pool, a lizard named George, and some emotiona…
#023 - Seeds of Strength: Our NEW resource hub for Medical Families w/ Sarah Binsfeld.
Hey everyone, Kyla here from 'Beyond Brave'! I'm so excited to share something really close to my heart with you all. It's called 'Seeds of Strength,' and think of it as a big virtual hug and resourc…
#022 - Granting Wishes, Changing Lives: Kyla Chats With Meaghan Stovel McKnight, CEO of Make-A-Wish Canada!
In Episode 22 of the Beyond Brave Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Meaghan Stovel McKnight, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Canada, about the incredible work the organization is doing for kids fac…
#021 - Life Lately: Grief, Roadtrips & Back to Work
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…
#020 - Green Shirt Day Special: Honoring Life Through Organ Donation
In this episode of Beyond Brave, we are excited to honor Green Shirt Day and raise awareness for Organ Donation Awareness Month. Kyla, who has shared the journey with our daughter Bella, welcomes two…
#019 - Eight Months Without Bella: What’s Helping, What’s Not, and How We’re Coping
In this episode of Beyond Brave, we open up about our daughter Bella—sharing stories and little moments that haven’t been in the spotlight. It’s been eight months since she passed, and we’ve been nav…
#018 - The Power of Mindfulness for Kids with Natalie von Teichman
In this episode of Beyond Brave, I dive into the topic of children's mental wellness with Natalie von Teichman, founder of Mindfully. Natalie and I explore the importance of mindfulness for kids, how…
#017 - Brain Dumping, Bluey Impressions, and HOT St. Paddy's Day Takes.
Hey Bravelings!
In this episode of Beyond Brave, Lyle and I sit down with just each other to share some life updates and answer your Instagram questions! We get into a friendly debate about who the b…