Life Outside the Box

About Life Outside the Box

Honest conversations about mental health. Life Outside the Box is a new youth mental health podcast that takes a deeper dive into the issues that affect youth – from a youth perspective. What do you want to talk about? On this podcast, no topic is off limits! Hosted by mental health advocates Asante Haughton and Abbigale Kernya, 'Life Outside the Box' is a series of interviews with young people from all walks of life: from students and athletes, to artists and activists. Asante, Abby and guests explore every topic with wit, grace and remarkable insight. Visit our website at: https://www.the44north.ca/podcast-life-outside-the-box (https://www.the44north.ca/podcast-life-outside-the-box) for more information.

Publisher

The 44 North

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Nov 2021

Latest episode

30 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Episode 21: Live Podcast Event Beyond Words: Addressing anti-Black Racism and Discriminatory Language in Schools

   Language plays a powerful role in shaping what is tolerated, ignored, challenged, or normalized in schools. Harmful language doesn’t exist in isolation—it affects school climate, student safety, and a sense of belonging. On June 4th 2026 at University of Toronto Schools, our live podcast conversation featured four panelists who discussed the role of language in both reinforcing harm and creating the conditions for more respectful, inclusive, and courageous school communities. Hosted b...

2. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Questioning the Systems We're In: Empowering Honest Conversations about Suicide

   A candid, compassionate and hopeful conversation with Media Producer , Speaker and Activist Cal Campos, Senior Editor Mikaela Brewer, and 'Life Outside the Box' hosts Asante and Abbigale. Activation Warning: This episode discusses mental health, including discussing suicide and suicidal ideation, loss, and grief. Our discussion may activate folks with similar lived experiences, beyond what feels safe to spend time with. Please engage with this podcast episode how/whenever it fee...

3. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Episode 19: Moving From Harmful to Helpful Ideas of Manhood

   Sociologist and author Dr. Michael Ian Borer examines the deceptive allure of the 'manosphere,' revealing how it initially promises freedom but ultimately imposes rigid constraints on male identity, in this interview.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

144,233

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.