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 navigating the ups and downs of grief together as a family. We talk about how we’re coping, the things that have helped (and the things that haven’t), and how we’re supporting our son, Waylon, through it all.

We also take time to remember the funny, beautiful, and even really tough moments—because grief isn’t just sadness; it’s everything. Laughter, tears, and all the emotions in between. Along the way, we share thoughts on how people can truly support families going through loss in ways that actually make a difference.

Plus, we’re excited to talk about a special community-driven project—merch inspired by Bella’s own words—something that helps keep her light shining and connects us all in a meaningful way.

At the heart of this episode, it’s about being real—about love, loss, and finding ways to move forward while holding onto the people we love.

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 we can incorpate this into our daily lives, and the inspiration behind the Tate stuffy!

We share personal stories about its impact, offer advice for parents starting their mindfulness journey with their children, and even announce a special giveaway and discount for our listeners. This conversation is all about fostering emotional resilience and making mental wellness a priority for kids.

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 best cook in our house is (let’s just say opinions differ), and we dive into some interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day—because why not add a little history to the mix?

Of course, we also take time to remember Bella and share some of our favorite memories of her, from her spot-on Bluey impressions to the time she called out Lyle for his infamous ‘dumpster finger.’ She always knew how to make us laugh, and we love keeping her humor alive.

I open up about how I cope with stress and grief through something I call ‘brain dumping’—a simple but effective way to clear my mind—while Lyle talks about the transition back to work. We wrap up by looking ahead to our upcoming family ski trip and some exciting travel plans on the horizon.

It’s an episode full of laughs, love, and a little bit of everything in between.

On this episode of Beyond Brave, we sit down with Ashlyn and Ashley from the Parent Empowerment Network for a deep, unfiltered conversation about marriage and parenting. We open up about our journey as Bella’s parents, sharing the real and raw moments beyond social media—how we navigated caregiving, kept our relationship strong, and leaned on each other through unimaginable challenges. From communication struggles to recognizing each other’s strengths, we explore what it takes to stay united in the face of adversity.

Hey, it’s Kyla and Lyle, and welcome to another episode of Beyond Brave! Kyla sits down with grief educator Lisa Boehm, who opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Katie and how she’s now helping other grieving mothers through The Angel Moms Podcast.

We explore the many layers of grief—how it affects not just emotions but also physical health, the fear of forgetting loved ones, and why simply showing up for those who are grieving can make all the difference. We also dig into society’s often uncomfortable relationship with grief and share some powerful advice for anyone navigating loss.

This episode is emotional, eye-opening, and full of wisdom. Stick around until the end—Kyla drops a hint about an upcoming deep dive into the connection between grief and physical health. You won’t want to miss it!

In this episode, we sat down with the incredible Brandy Hofer—an artist, educator, and all-around creative genius who helped turn our kids' rooms into wonderlands. We got real and raw, sharing the highs and lows of Bella’s medical journey and how our art projects (and this podcast) became a lifeline during the toughest times.

And of course, we couldn’t help but laugh about our hilarious Waylon and his antics. Join us as we mix heartfelt moments with a splash of humor, celebrate the power of creativity, and embrace the magic of our amazing community!

In this lively and intimate episode of Beyond Brave, Kyla and I share stories of hope, bravery, and laughter, reflecting on our journey with our late daughter, Bella. But today, we go beyond the well-known chapters and dive into more personal experiences. I share a behind-the-scenes look at Kyla’s recent keynote speech at the Hearts Desire Gala, a beautiful event that honors medical moms and supports local hospitals.

We also talk about our family life, including some challenges we’ve had while recording with our son, Waylon, and how we’ve been reflecting on Valentine’s Day. In addition, we discuss some powerful personal growth strategies, like how we process and let go of those nagging thoughts that tend to weigh us down.

We take a moment to highlight the exciting things we have coming up—particularly some brave initiatives in Bella’s legacy, including our collaboration with Brave Gowns. We wrap up the episode with a fun segment on the resurgence of ‘90s and 2000s fashion, reminiscing about Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl halftime show and how it brought back some nostalgic style.