Different from the Other Kids

Angela Tsounis

I want to talk about what no one else wants to talk about... Children with mental illness.Raising a child who is ‘different’ from the other kids takes a great mental and emotional toll on the parents. They are worn out and pushed to the brink, totally exhausted. Many are tapped out financially and in some cases, they have had to quit their jobs or take lesser ones to be there for the next episode when their child can’t cope. There is little or no support from a system caught up in process and willfully lacking in parental resources.As a parent of a challenging child, you can also brace yourself for the stigma of a lifetime. We look like the accomplice to this very badly behaved, poorly mannered and emotionally unstable child. If you don’t have a diagnosis it’s worse. If you don’t have money it’s worse still. So much of what we require to help our children isn’t covered by extended health insurance.The general parent community is unsupportive at best; hostile and judgmental at its worst. This compounds the pain and stress we live through every day. We go through things very few parents can relate to.This podcast is a collection of my interviews with kids affected by challenges, parents of those kids, and even medical professionals from the mental health community. In many cases, the name of the child has been changed or last names of the contributors omitted to maintain privacy for themselves and their children.

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Episode Seventy-One - Eleanor Hayward

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07/16/19 • 26 min

“My motivation is to serve our community in a way that enhances our health as individuals, as well as the health of the ecosystems which support us. The Green Party of Canada offers a vehicle for People Planet and Prosperity which resonates with my personal and professional values. I am driven to bring economic equality and justice to the social and environmental conversation currently crucial to the future of our country.”

Eleanor Hayward is running for NPP with the Green Party for Milton, ONT. Spiritual with a powerhouse of skills, her mandate for candidacy as Member of Parliament in Ottawa’s House of Commons is her driving force for conversation in relation to healthcare and mental health, education, business, energy, environment, indigenous relations, transportation, water, biodiversity, solid waste management, senior’s and women's issues.

Her professional and volunteer experiences are listed below:

2003-2019 - Registered Massage Therapist and sole proprietor of Dynamic Balance Holistic Healing in Halton Region.
2006-Present - Co-founding member of MiltonGreen Environmental Association Inc. Currently Past-President and Social Media Volunteer. Over the years participated in:
Advocating implementation of Halton Region’s Green Cart Organics Compost Program as an alternative to an Energy from Waste incinerator.
Blue and green cart waste diversion at events such as Milton Fair, Milton Canada Day and Downtown Street Festival.
Installation of a Monarch Waystation Pollinator Garden at the Italian Canadian Club of Milton.
Co-hosting Halton Green Screens for film screening events.
2016-2019 - Mature student of Social Sciences at McMaster University. Courses of particular interest range from Social Psychology to Microeconomics and Canadian Politics to Global Political Economy.
2018 - Represented the Green Party of Ontario (GPO) as Milton’s candidate.
2019 - Invited to join GPO’s Shadow Cabinet as Critic on Women’s Issues.
Leadership Training and Experience:
2012-2016 Toastmasters International - Competent Communicator and Leadership designations. Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure.
2010-2014 Citizen representative for Milton on the Joint Municipal Regional Waste Management Advisory Committee.

For more information on Eleanor please visit https://gpo.ca/candidate/eleanor-hayward/

Episode Sixty-Eight - William (Part Two)

Different from the Other Kids

11/13/17 • 15 min

This week on Different from the Other Kids, Angela Tsounis welcomes back fellow author William Michael Forbes as they discuss William's work as a life coach and his approach to life. William Michael Forbes is the author of "How to Kill Suicide: With Reason to Live" and often coaches parents and young people during difficult times in their lives. Angela and William continue their discussion from last week.

Special Announcement - Law & Disorder Edition Launch

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05/29/17 • 2 min

Here is a special announcement from Angie regarding our upcoming book launch on Wednesday, May 31, 2017! Find us on Facebook for all the details!

Episode Fifty-Six - Falling Out with the Law

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03/27/17 • 27 min

In our second part of the return of Julie, she discusses what happens to her daughter after several run-ins with the law. Julie describes how difficult home life had gotten for herself and her husband, all in an attempt to help their daughter. This interview offers some hard truths from a parent stretched to the limit.

Episode Fifty-Five - How Quickly Things Change

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03/20/17 • 16 min

In this week's interview, Angela catches up again with Julie, a frequent contributor here at Different from the Other Kids. Julie continues from where we left off and describes how Julie and her daughter Sophie's lives have changed since then.

Episode Forty-Nine - School Accomodation

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12/05/16 • 26 min

This week on Different from the Other Kids: Law & Disorder Edition, Angela finishes her conversation with Patrick. They explore specific strategies and potential barriers to getting children the accommodation they need from their schools.

Episode Eight - The Art of Mental Illness

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11/30/15 • 29 min

In this episode our host Angela again interviews Danica Brown, a membership and training manager for Workman Arts. Danica, through Workman Arts, is helping create positive changes in the area of mental health and addiction through art.

Conclusion - Season One

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02/01/16 • 6 min

In this episode, Angela wraps up Season One with some thoughts and hopes for the future. Stay tuned for Season Two - we will be back on March 7th!

Episode Three - Never a Victim, But Forever a Fighter

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10/26/15 • 26 min

In this episode, we see a more personal side to Angela, as she interviews her daughter Christina about her bipolar disorder. Christina tells us about her own techniques that help her stay balanced in everyday life.

Episode Sixty-One - Jacquie at the Launch

Different from the Other Kids

06/26/17 • 14 min

In this special interview from Different from the Other Kids, Angela is joined by Jacquie for our launch of the Law & Disorder Edition. Angela and Jacquie sit down and discuss what Jacquie is up to today, and what she does in terms of keeping her life balanced. **This is a segment from our Live launch which occurred May 31, 2017.**

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How many episodes does Different from the Other Kids have?

Different from the Other Kids currently has 79 episodes available.

What topics does Different from the Other Kids cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Interview, Alternative Health, Mental Health, Podcasts, Adhd and Mental Illness.

What is the most popular episode on Different from the Other Kids?

The episode title 'Episode Seventy-Three- Bob Koven' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Different from the Other Kids?

The average episode length on Different from the Other Kids is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Different from the Other Kids released?

Episodes of Different from the Other Kids are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Different from the Other Kids?

The first episode of Different from the Other Kids was released on Oct 4, 2015.

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