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
38 episodes
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:27:56
A Mental Break - Rachel Hickey
This episode we have the lovely, talented and beautiful Rachel Hickey on! So grateful for this conversation!
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:59:40
A Mental Break - Landon Cruz
Our guest this episode is none other than Landon Cruz!
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:15:04
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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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:58:08
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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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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:38:56
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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...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:53:54
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:54:58
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:43:44
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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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:17:40
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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!
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:15:00
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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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:11:38
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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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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:56:48
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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....
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:31:24
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:42:14
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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2:01:16
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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2:02:16
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:22:50
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:43:34
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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12:04
Episode #19 - Q & A and Self Assessment Quiz
On this weeks episode Taylor grabbed questions from YOU and answered as honest as possible. He also did a Self Assessment/Self check in questionnaire. Feel free to try it for yourself here:
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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43:42
Episode #18 - Cj Naumann
We have my beautiful, talented and lovely friend Cj on the show this week! We discuss her struggle dealing with generalized anxiety, ADHD and manic depression. Cj opens up about her past and the battle she's faced dealing with her mental health...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:30:50
Episode #17 - Michael Friedman
This week we have my dear friend Michael on the show! Michael and I have been friends for a little over 4 years now. He's a very talented drummer, mixing/mastering engineer and mental health advocate. We discuss his struggle dealing with social...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:18:56
Episode #16 - Update & Chat
No guest this week, just Taylor discussing where he's at mentally and a little podcast update. Thanks so much for your support as always! New episodes with guests coming in the next few weeks! Until then, enjoy this little chat with Taylor.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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18:32
Episode #15 - Leena (MBG) Pt. 2
We have Leena back on the show this week! Leena and Taylor give an update from where they left off in the last episode they did. Coming out of the second lockdown, hitting a milestone in their friendship and discussing all of the changes and st...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:47:00
Episode #14 - Mike Dent
On this episode, Taylor has his long time friend Mike Dent on the show! Mike and Taylor have been friends for years and the two sit down to discuss some things that Mike has never really discussed before. We talk about Mike being on the autisti...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:40:48
