Through Bullying Podcast
Real-life stories and interviews exploring bullying from different perspectives: kids and parents, teachers, social workers, a former bully, and people who found their way through it.
I made this podcast because bullying is part of my own story. Eleven episodes, recorded in 2021. Each one has a written companion piece below; the audio player is on every episode page.
Coaching is not a replacement for therapy. If bullying is affecting you now, please reach out to a mental-health professional or a crisis line in your area.
Episode 11 · August 9, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #11 – Racism – Bridging the Divide
Janice, who immigrated to Canada from China as a baby, talks about racism, bullying and the emotional toll of recent world events. The conversation covers anti-Asian racism, working through difficult emotions and how open dialogue can begin to close divides.
Episode 10 · June 22, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #10 – Bullied to Bodybuilder: A Story for Teen Girls
Gemma of Awkward Conversations works with teenage girls who experience bullying and friendship issues. She shares her own story of childhood bullying, grief and bodybuilding, and how changing her beliefs about herself changed her life.
Episode 9 · June 1, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #9 – Teacher's and Parent's Toolbox: Bullyproofing Techniques
Joanne taught high school for 25 years and developed the Becoming Bullyproof program. She shares how parents, teachers and students can document bullying, communicate with schools and help kids build self-worth.
Episode 8 · May 17, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #8 – Conquering Workplace Bullying with Dr. Tracy
Workplace bullying can destroy people's health and happiness, and sink an organization along the way. Dr. Tracy and I explore why it still happens so often and what companies and individuals can do about it.
Episode 7 · April 20, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #7 – The Real Reasons Karate Helps With Bullying
A two part episode about how traditional martial arts helped me heal from trauma caused by bullying, with my friend Mr. Harris Shahdin on his journey from student to martial arts teacher.
Episode 6 · April 5, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #6 – A Bully's Perspective: Kindness is Key
Jessica bullied other kids for much of her childhood while struggling with a painful home life of her own. She shares how she found the strength to change, and her insights on how bullying can be prevented and addressed.
Episode 5 · March 22, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #5 – A Social Worker's Perspective on At-Risk Youth
A social worker with 15 years of experience supporting at-risk youth shares what she has learned about bullying, trauma and mentorship. We also talk through a cyber bullying story involving her own daughter.
Episode 4 · March 6, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #4 – Decades Lost, and Found: Rag Dolls and Rage
Sheila endured abuse as a young child and years of bullying at school. Decades later, writing her book Rag Dolls and Rage and working with a therapist helped her recover and finally start living her life.
Episode 3 · February 22, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #3 – Chronic Bullying: From Crisis to Advocacy
Emerson endured years of chronic bullying at school, to the point of attempting suicide. He talks about his recovery and his advocacy work to change how schools handle bullying.
Episode 2 · February 9, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #2 – A mother’s perspective on assault and bullying
Rex’s mother shares her perspective on her son’s assault at school. With a background in sociology, she looks at why it happened and why she chose not to involve the police.
Episode 1 · January 26, 2021
Through Bullying Podcast #1 – Dealing with Assault: A 10 Year Old vs Seven Boys
Ten-year-old Rex was attacked by a group of seven boys at school. He shares how he got through it and his advice for other kids dealing with bullying.