Episodes

Feb. 3, 2026

Dr. Rachel Gibbons

In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman speaks with Rachel Gibbons, a consultant psychiatrist and researcher focused on suicide and bereavement. Rachel shares her unexpected journey into this field, driven by her experiences as...
Jan. 27, 2026

Scottie Durrett

In this conversation, Scottie Durrett opens up about the challenges of motherhood, expressing the internal conflict between loving her children and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting. She discusses the societal p...
Jan. 20, 2026

Psychic Medium Kim Moore

In this episode, Alexandra chats with psychic and medium, Kim Moore, who shares her profound journey into the world of mediumship following the tragic loss of her partner. Kim discusses her initial skepticism, the signs she r...
Jan. 13, 2026

Play Therapist Matt Canale

In this conversation, Matt shares his journey into play therapy, influenced by his upbringing and family background. He discusses the importance of co-regulation, the role of parents in emotional development, and how children...
Jan. 6, 2026

Welcome to 2026

In this episode of Forward to Joy, Alexandra reflects on the emotional shifts and energetic changes that come with the New Year, particularly as we transition into 2026. She discusses the importance of community, personal gro...
Dec. 30, 2025

Wrapping Up 2025

In this final episode of 2025, Alexandra reflects on a year filled with love and loss, emphasizing the importance of healing, finding joy in difficult moments, and the continuous journey of personal growth. She shares insight...
Dec. 23, 2025

Alexandra is featured on She Diaries

This week, Alexandra is highlighting her interview on the She Diaries podcast with Krista Gregg. The conversation focuses on resilience and misconceptions that can arise with a loss by suicide. Krista does a great job asking ...
Dec. 16, 2025

Alena Returns

This week, Alexandra discusses preparing for the holidays and reflects on the past year She chats about exploring the importance of setting intentions rather than resolutions, the significance of taking time for contemplation...
Dec. 9, 2025

Phil Weiss Returns

In this conversation, Phil Weiss returns and introduces the EVOKE life planning process, which helps individuals align their financial goals with their personal values. The discussion also touches on the significance of build...
Dec. 2, 2025

Larry’s Story

In this heartfelt conversation, Alexandra and Larry Carlat explore the profound journey of grief following the loss of a child. Larry shares his personal story of losing his son Rob and how it led him to write a survival guid...
Nov. 25, 2025

Dr. Mark Sinyor

This week, Alexandra talks to Dr. Mark Sinyor is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and lead of Sunnybrook’s Suicide Prevention Research...
Nov. 18, 2025

Prepping for the Holidays

This week, Alexandra discusses navigating the holiday season while dealing with grief. She emphasizes the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Alexandra shares personal experi...
Nov. 11, 2025

Mushroom Mamasita Bijoulea Finney

In this conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Bijou Finney explore the transformative power of psychedelics in healing, particularly through microdosing. Bijou shares her journey from biohacking to becoming a psychedelic facilita...
Nov. 4, 2025

Chat with Kacy Howell

In this enlightening conversation, Alexandra Wyman and Kacy delve into the transformative power of astrology and its role in personal growth and self-discovery. Kacy shares her journey into astrology, emphasizing the importa...
Oct. 28, 2025

Accepting

This week, Alexandra delves into the complex journey of acceptance following the loss of a loved one. Drawing inspiration from Mary Frances O'Connor's book, The Grieving Body, Alexandra shares her personal struggles and insig...
Oct. 21, 2025

Bob’s Story

In this episode, Alexandra Wyman interviews her brother-in-law Bob, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and healing through chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Bob discusses his experiences with multiple surger...
Oct. 14, 2025

The Stories We Create

In this episode, Alexandra explores the complex relationship between grief and the stories we tell ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of understanding different perceptions and the role of empathy in navigating grief. A...
Oct. 7, 2025

Diving into Ketamine with Heather Aberg and Dr. Dana Lerman

In this episode, Dr. Deanna Lerman and Heather Aberg discuss the transformative potential of ketamine-assisted therapy. They share their personal journeys into this field, the mechanisms by which ketamine operates in the brai...
Sept. 30, 2025

Disenfranchised Grief

I discuss the concept of disenfranchised grief—when our losses aren’t openly acknowledged or supported by our communities. Drawing from my own experiences after my husband’s death, I share how isolating it can feel when you c...
Sept. 23, 2025

Laylani’s Story

This week, Alexandra chats with Laylani Colibri Jack. Laylani Colibri Jack (lay-la-nee - co-lee-bree) is a transformational speaker, Compassionate Transition Coach, and best-selling author of The Compassion Code. Through her ...
Sept. 16, 2025

Quote of the Month

Quote this month is “Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow.” Credit given to both Oprah Winfrey and Albert Einstein. So often we are raised not to trust ourselves and to have to rely on others or habits outside o...
Sept. 9, 2025

Financial Guidance with Phil Weiss

This week, Alexandra chats with Phil Weiss. Phil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Registered Life Planner (RLP®). He is passionate about empowering women through financial independence, providing the necessary tool...
Sept. 2, 2025

3 Elements of Suicide Prevention

This week, Alexandra chats about her ideas on the 3 components of suicide prevention. They include genuine connection, healthy coping skills, and finding meaning and purpose. Not all three things are necessarily easy to maint...
Aug. 26, 2025

Tami’s Story

This week, Alexandra chats with Tami about her grief after suddenly losing her dad and the family dog. Through her process, Tami was able to tap into her intuitive skills and begin a journey of self-discovery. She has turned her grief into an opportunity to help others.