Permission to Heal

Can social media bring us closer together while simultaneously making us feel more alone?In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Kenzie Brenna, content creator, mental health advocate, and longtime voice in conversations around body confidence, self-acceptance, and showing up authentically online. Known for her candid approach to sharing her experiences and challenging unrealistic expectations around bodies and beauty, Kenzie has built a community around making people feel less alone in the things they struggle with.Together, we unpack our complicated relationship with social media and content creation. While these platforms can be incredible spaces for connection, creativity, and finding people who make us feel understood, they can also leave us feeling disconnected, comparison-driven, lonely, and unsure of what actually gives our lives meaning.We explore the importance of following your creative impulses, experimenting with new interests and passions, and allowing yourself to be a beginner, even when the insecurity and fear of judgment show up. She shares how she navigates life's challenges, the role therapy has played in her journey, and how approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work have helped her better understand herself.This conversation is an invitation to question the lives we're living, get curious about what genuinely brings us joy, and give ourselves permission to experiment, change direction, and try new things, even when we don't know exactly where they'll lead.Find Kenzie on instagram @kenziebreanna & substack https://kenziebrenna.substack.com. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (sessions start at $45) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $125.

In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Keleigh McCall, known online as the Toronto Mental Health Girl and founder of The Lifemaxing App, for a conversation about mental health, confidence and reaching your goals. Keleigh shares her experience navigating mental health challenges from a young age, including the difficulties of being a teenager, hospitalizations, and what it’s been like to navigate bipolar disorder, ADHD and psychosis as an adult. Her story is also one of growth, perspective, and possibility. Today, she’s channeling her experiences into building an app designed to help people reach their goals and create meaningful change in their lives.Together, we explore what it means to stop fighting against your own story and start finding ways to work with it. We talk about accepting your struggles without letting them define you, building confidence through action, making decisions when life feels uncertain, and why achieving the big things often starts with the smallest steps.Keleigh leaves us feeling ready to do the brave thing, instead of doing the safe thing. This episode is for you if...- You’ve struggled with your mental health from a young age and are still figuring out how it fits into your identity.- You’re navigating a mental health diagnosis and learning how to accept your experiences without letting them define you.- You’ve experienced periods of uncertainty, hospitalization, or feeling disconnected from yourself and are finding your way forward.- You struggle with confidence, second-guessing your decisions, or trusting yourself.- You have big dreams but feel overwhelmed by where to start.- You want to build better habits, work toward your goals, and learn to celebrate the small steps along the way.Find Keleigh @kel.mccall, @thelifemaxingapp, https://thelifemaxingapp.com. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (sessions start at $45) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $125.

Recovery isn’t just about getting sober, it’s about learning how to live differently.In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly Kozluk sits down with Anthony Degasperis from Recovering Out Loud for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, rehab, relapse, and what it really takes to stay sober.We talk about the realities of maintaining sobriety not just in the big, life-changing moments, but in the small, everyday choices that can make all the difference. Anthony shares what he believes people in recovery need to prioritize, why finding meaning and purpose matters, how to navigate relapse without losing hope, and the importance of continuing to show up for yourself even when motivation isn’t there.This episode is for you if:* You or someone you love is struggling with addiction or recovery* You’re thinking about your relationship with substances* You’re navigating sobriety and want honest perspectives on staying committed to it day after day* You’ve experienced a relapse and are trying to find your way forward without giving up* You’re looking for more meaning, purpose, or direction in your life* You want to understand the everyday choices and habits that can support long-term recoveryFind Anthony Degasperis on Instagram @recoveringoutloud.🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly looks completely different?In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Alex Trimble mother, entrepreneur, and content creator for an incredibly honest and transparent conversation about navigating divorce with two young children while postpartum.Alex opens up about the messy and sometimes icky relationship dynamics that led to the end of her marriage, what it was like to go through such a major life transition while caring for young children, and the anxiety and uncertainty that came with rebuilding her life. We talk about the realities of healing when you can’t simply walk away from someone because you share children, learning how to co-parent, finding your footing again, and slowly creating a life that feels like your own.But this isn’t just a story about what Alex lost. It’s about what she found on the other side, a renewed sense of self, space to pursue her passions and dreams, and the realization that starting over can also mean starting to build a life that truly fits you.This episode is for you if:* You’re navigating a divorce, separation, or the end of a long-term relationship.* You’re a parent trying to navigate co-parenting while also healing yourself.* You’ve experienced a major life transition that has left you questioning who you are and what comes next.* You’ve found yourself in relationship dynamics that felt complicated, unhealthy, or just… icky.* You’re trying to rebuild your confidence and sense of self after losing a part of your identity in a relationship.* You’re a parent who feels like your own dreams and passions have been put on hold.* Or you’re simply in a season of rebuilding and wondering whether a different life might actually be possible.Find Alex Trimble on Instagram @alextrimble & on Substack. 🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.

Personality disorders are some of the most misunderstood mental health conditions and because of that, they're often surrounded by fear, shame, and misinformation.In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with fellow Registered Psychotherapist and Alli Therapy alumni, Anthony Colonello, to unpack what personality disorders really are, how they develop, and why the conversation around them needs more compassion and less stigma. Together, they explore the role of genetics, trauma, and early life experiences, why a diagnosis isn't a life sentence, and how effective treatment and support can help people build meaningful, fulfilling lives.They also dive into one of the internet's favourite buzzwords: *narcissism* and Anthony explains why narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum, why the term is so often misused online, and how casually labeling people can do more harm than good.Whether you're living with a personality disorder, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to better understand these often misunderstood diagnoses, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and a more compassionate perspective.This episode is for you if:* You've been diagnosed with a personality disorder and are looking for hope and understanding* You're curious about how personality disorders develop* You want to understand the difference between mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, personality traits and personality disorders* You're confused by the way terms like "narcissist" are used on social media.* You're supporting a loved one with a personality disorder and want to better understand their experience.And find Anthony Colonello at his practice, DeNovo Psychotherapy! https://www.denovopsychotherapy.ca🎙 Hosted by Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.