A Mental Break
Taylor Simpson is hosting a show focused around mental health. He will be doing a deep dive into mental health either of his own personal struggles or talking with guests about their struggles. Taylor hopes to reach people in need and let them know that they're not alone in all of this. That other people are also struggling with similar issues. He wants to build a sense of a community through his discussions on this podcast.
Episodes
42 episodes
A Mental Break - Elia
We've got our good pal and talented musician Elia on the pod! We discuss her trouble with feeling burnt out, tackling too much at once and also dealing with anxiety over the years. Very in depth conversation, hope you enjoy and always lets supp...
A Mental Break - Aidan Morris
Aidan from the band The New Hires joins us on the show! We get in to his mental health journey, his sleep apnea struggles, music as an escape and so much more! Big shoutout to Aidan for coming on and opening up and sharing his experiences!
A Mental Break - Trevor Dubois
I have the lovely Trevor Dubois on the show! He opens up about his time on The Launch, dealing with ADHD at a young age but getting diagnosed later in life, his methods of getting to a healthier state and his career in professionally coaching p...
A Mental Break - Imogen J Lister
My pal Imogen joins us on the show! We discuss their journey through their mental health struggles, along with discovering ways to help manage it and cope with the day to day stresses of anxiety.
A Mental Break - Ice
We have my lovely friend and artist Ice on this episode of A Mental Break! We had a great conversation about her upbringing and how she's dealt with her mental health struggles throughout the years.
A Mental Break - JoJo Scott
On this episode, we have the lovely JoJo Scott! A very talented artist from Nashville! We had a great in depth conversation about her journey with mental health and some struggles she had to deal with to get to where she's at now. Go support he...
A Mental Break - Rachel Hickey
This episode we have the lovely, talented and beautiful Rachel Hickey on! So grateful for this conversation!
A Mental Break - Landon Cruz
Our guest this episode is none other than Landon Cruz!
A Mental Break - Jack & Roger (Discontinuity)
I have two members from the band Discontinuity on the pod! Jack and Roger open up about their mental health journey's and share how important it is to spread mental health awareness! We talk about their music and many other things on this aweso...
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A Mental Break - Shannon (Housecat)
My awesome friend Shannon from the band Housecat is on the pod! We have an in depth discussion on her journey through her mental health and adversities she's had to overcome. Was so lovely having her on and for her to share her story!
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A Mental Break - Ian Fragomeni
Ian Fragomeni the GOAT himself, is on the pod! I did his pod, Flat 5, a few years ago, so I'm excited to have him on A Mental Break! Ian and I go way back as we share stories from our past and how we've crossed paths in this crazy Ontario music...
A Mental Break - Daniel Monte
My wonderfully talented friend and fellow artist Daniel Monte joins me on the show! He opens up about his journey through his mental health struggles throughout the years and we get vulnerable together. Make sure to show all the guests some lov...
A Mental Break - Leo (truffleimages)
Mr Truffle himself is on the show! A wonderful friend and an amazing concert photographer! Leo and I sit down and chat mental health, music stuff and photography. Hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to spread the love!
A Mental Break - Tom Thomas
I have one of my best buds on the show, Tom Thomas! We discuss his story and battle with his mental health throughout the years, among plenty of other things! Tom is an amazing photographer, videographer and artist! Hope you enjoy this episode ...
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A Mental Break - Alyssa Messina
I have my pal and fellow musician Alyssa Messina on the show! We have an in depth chat about mental health and music. She opens up about her life and shares some vulnerable stories. Hope you enjoy the episode!
A Mental Break - Phil Hirst
We're back!! First episode in a long time! I'm so happy to have my long time friend Phil Hirst on the show! Hope you enjoy our chat about mental health.
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A Mental Break - Josh Bradford (Silverstein)
I had the absolute pleasure of having Josh Bradford, one of the guitarists from my favourite band of all time Silverstein, on the show! It was lovely to get to talk to him openly and honestly about mental health and his experiences dealing with...
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Episode #26 - Tiffany Williams
The amazingly talented Tiffany Williams is on the show this episode! She is a producer, engineer, artist, multi instrumentalist, content creator and all around great friend! Her and I made a song together, meeting through Tik Tok of all places....
Episode #25 - Cristina
On this episode I have the wonderful and lovely Cristina! She is now my manager at the time of this release oddly enough. The birth of our work relationship started from having this conversation. I had a great time sitting down and talking with...
Episode #24 - Nash Annan
My great buddy Nash is on this episode! He is a drumming wizard and all around super talented individual! So grateful to have him on and discuss his battle with mental health and the adversities he's had to face throughout the years. We did a l...
Episode #23 - Shannon Beresford
My lovely friend and fellow City and Colour lover Shannon is on the show! She opens up and is beautifully vulnerable about her struggles with mental health, also dealing with the trials and tribulations she's dealt with along the way. Was an ab...
Episode #22 - Sunny
Sunny is on the pod for this episode! My new pal and bandmate! It's been really great getting to know Sunny more and more throughout these last couple of months. To have him agree to be on the show and open up about his life and mental health r...
Episode #21 - Kicksie (Season 2 Premiere)
I sit down with my pal Kicksie to kick off season 2 of the podcast! Kicksie is a fellow musician from Toronto! Kicksie opens up about her mental health in the episode and discusses all the things she does to combat them. So excited to have Kick...
Episode #20 - Season 1 Finale
That's a wrap everyone! Season 1 comes to a close! Thank you so so so much for your support on this podcast! Everyone who listened and tuned in every week and watched the video format, you guys are incredible! To all the guests who came on in s...
