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 lives while moving forward. I also share about the 52 precious notes I recently lost, including journals since Bella’s passing, and why no one gets to dictate your grief. Plus, by the time you’re listening to this, we’ve already started our big two-week camping trip through the US and down to the Oregon Coast, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it! Follow along on my socials for current stories and adventures! @kylact on IG & TikTok. Bella Brave on Facebook. 

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 calling someone out or choosing peace. I also reflect on recent heartbreaking losses in the medical mom community and share how I’m preparing for an upcoming trip. Stick around for the listener Q&A at the end,  this solo episode covers a lot!

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 his family’s legacy, offers grounded, professional insight; while Dr. Nick, a psychologist, explores the emotional and healing dimensions of loss  .

In this special joint episode, I open up about my daughter Bella, sharing moments of grief, resilience, and love. Producer Kelley described our discussion as “their best episode they’ve ever done,” and credited us for the deeper connection and authenticity brought to the mic. She believes Bella must have been smiling down, proud of her amazing mama.

This conversation isn’t just testimony, it’s an invitation. If you’re navigating grief, or simply seeking a genuine space for healing, you’re not alone. The twins’ compassion and professional insights combine to uplift and guide, packing real emotional resonance and practical wisdom.

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, Part 2 walks you through them. From the hospital room to Bella’s final moments, we recount the raw reality of saying goodbye, the sacredness of our time together, and the weight of decisions no parent should ever have to make.

We speak openly about what it felt like to hold her hand through the unknown, and how those last hours continue to shape every part of who we are now. It’s painful. It’s real. And it’s filled with a love so deep, we had to share it, not just for Bella, but for every family walking a similar road.

This episode is for those who need to know they’re not alone in their grief… and for those trying to understand what it truly means to survive the unthinkable.

As always, we invite you to come closer , follow along with us on Instagram and TikTok: @kylact and @lylemt. And if you’d prefer to watch rather than listen, the Beyond Brave podcast is also available on my YouTube channel: @KylaCT.

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 final days , what they looked like, what we felt, and the moments that changed us forever. In Part 1, we ease into the conversation with a touching story from Bella’s school before diving into a vulnerable discussion about how others acknowledge, or avoid , the grief of a parent. Lyle and I explore our very different perspectives on what it means when someone says nothing at all. This episode is for every grieving parent, and for anyone who wants to better understand what it means to carry the love and the loss forward. As always, Lyle and I invite you to take a closer look into our lives from our socials: @kylact and @lylemt on Instagram & TikTok. If you'd like to watch our episodes instead of just listen, you can find our Beyond Brave podcast on my YouTube channel: @KylaCT as well.

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 journey through motherhood, grief, and mental health advocacy. From the raw truths in her memoir Behind Closed Doors, to the comforting wisdom in her children’s grief books, Laura’s mission to support struggling youth and families shines through. They also share a personal connection rooted in loss and resilience and look ahead to the Youth Matter Fall Symposium, where Kyla will speak. This episode is a reminder that even in deep pain, purpose can rise. You can find Laura and learn more about her books and advocacy on her Instagram page: @itslauralawrence

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 mysterious golden orb caught on camera to a Killdeer returning to their yard, Kyla and Lyle share stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and hope-filled. Also: bird drama, pie miracles, and some laugh-worthy “dad truths” you won’t want to miss.

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 grief, memory, and keeping love alive through story. > You can follow along with the Thomsons' daily life on Kyla's Instagram @kylact, where they continue to honour and carry forward their daughter Bella's brave legacy. > You can support the Bella Brave Legacy Project and help carry Bella's brave spirit forward by purchasing Bella Brave merch at Bella-Brave.com. ~With gratiitude from the Thomsons'.

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 Bella to the first transplant call that didn't go through. We also chat about the upcomming Golf For Wishes tournoment, share laughs and tears reflecting on recent signs from Bella and a lot more. Thanks for being here, your support means the world in carrying on our Brave Bella's legacy.

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 questions and hope this message helps others prior to, durring or post IVF treatments. We talk about the raw and real and unexpected, deeply personal parts of the whole process and so much more. Whether you're preparing for IVF, in the thick of it ir supporting someone who is, we hope this honest conversations reminds you that you are not alone.