33 - Kyle Dube: Suicide Is Complicated

Content Warning: suicideIn this episode, we discuss some topics that listeners may find difficult such as suicide and loss. Why you would want to listen to this episode…Kyle Dube knows a lot about young people from his experience as a father and a man dedicated to helping youths. Unfortunately, his world changed when he lost his youngest son. Today, he opens up about his struggles with handling loss and grief and his passion in urging people, both young and old, to be relentless in their purpose and in being there for the people they love the most. Who this for...Suicide has many societal stigmas and today’s episode goes above and beyond in not only discussing these stigmas but also tearing them down. For those who would like to know more about what to say or do in the face of tragic events, or for those who wish to understand the unique point of view of a grieving person who’s chosen to be as strong as ever before, this episode is for you.  About Dawn TaylorDawn Taylor is the professional ass-kicker, hope giver, life strategist, trauma specialist, and all-around badass. Dawn's journey into helping others heal began when she took her personal recovery from the trauma she experienced in her life into her own hands. While at times unconventional, Dawn’s strategic methods have helped hundreds heal from traumas such as issues related to infidelity,  overcoming addiction,  working through PTSD from sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as helping cult survivors thrive. Dawn’s work has empowered entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms, and CEOs alike to be superheroes in their own lives. Having completed thousands of hours of training from many professional programs, including the Robbins Madanes Training Institute, Dawn’s blunt honesty will challenge your thinking, broaden your awareness, and help you achieve the outstanding results you are worthy of.Connect with Dawn here at The Taylor Way: Consultation Call | Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInGet to know Dawn on a deeper level through her book! Order HereP.S. I Made It, is a powerful story that grabs you through its lack of pretension and honesty. Every page reveals another layer of curious wonder at both Dawn’s life and the power of hope that moves within each of us. Dawn’s hope is that you use this book as a resource to deal with your struggles. Share it with someone who needs it. We all want to feel like someone understands what it’s like to suffer through something and – come out the other side. She describes her life as “horrifically beautiful and beautifully horrific.  Guest BioKyle has lived in the Edmonton area his entire life and has been dedicated to working with youth for over 30 years. Kyle has been with YOUCAN Youth Services since 2002. In that time, YOUCAN Youth Services has grown from a one-person office to being a leading organization in youth work and transitional youth employment programming. Kyle is learning to understand grief as he, unfortunately, lost his youngest son to suicide in April of 2021. It is a profoundly devastating journey that he is on, as he learns to navigate life without his son Luke.  Guest Social LinksYouCan Services - www.youcan.caTwitter - @kyledube  Relentless Podcast episode with Dawn Taylor - https://www.youcan.ca/relentless-series/dawn-taylor-from-damaged-teen-to-confident-ass-kicker/