Big Daddy Taz: Comedy, Recovery, and Parenting Wisdom
Episode Overview
Mental health struggles can start early in life. Reaching out for help is crucial when things get tough. Humour can be a powerful tool for coping with difficult emotions. Teaching children self-sufficiency is key to their development. Silence and judgment can be more harmful than we realise.
Silence. That's what kills. Fear, terror, judgmental people. They kill more people than handguns every year.
Ever wondered how a comedian's journey through mental health and addiction could offer life-changing lessons on parenting and recovery? In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', Daniel Unmanageable sits down with Big Daddy Taz at the 2024 Saskatchewan Safety Seminar. Taz, a comedian and person in long-term recovery, shares his raw and heartfelt experiences, making this conversation both touching and inspiring.
From battling mental health issues since childhood to finding ways to cope with depression, anxiety, and OCD, Taz's story is one of resilience and hope. He opens up about his struggles, including suicide attempts, and how these dark moments shaped his approach to life and parenting. His motto? “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you wiser”. Taz discusses the importance of reaching out when things get tough and the dangers of silence and judgment.
He also reflects on how his experiences have influenced his parenting style, teaching his boys to be self-sufficient and to understand that other people’s words do not define them. With a mix of humour and honesty, this episode sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness and the power of community support. Don’t miss this chance to hear a unique perspective on recovery, parenting, and personal growth.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that’s sure to leave you with a new outlook on life.