The Lemon Said Podcast

Sensei 1 - Cancer 0 with Tyler Pyne

Today, we have Sensei, which is Japanese for teacher or wise one. This Sensei was born in Ottawa and pursues his career as a Realtor and Head Instructor for Bushido Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Not only did Sensei survive the most tumultuous time of his life battling cancer, but he also proceeded to earn his first black belt and became a loving father of three beautiful children. Before I give his complete story away, I’d like to introduce you to Tyler Pyne.

It Took 24 Years to Say, I am G-A-Y with Bianca Ferraro

In this episode, I introduce our first guest ever – a true fighter in every sense of the word. She’s a healthcare provider with a respectable background in dental care, and she has a Bachelor of Health Studies from York University. All that said, she describes her greatest accomplishment in life to coming out… following 24 years of silence as a young woman and a four-year closeted relationship. Let me welcome Bianca Ferraro, also known as B! 

Professional Lemon Catcher with Ela de Leon

Welcome to the first episode of The Lemon Said. Ela de Leon jumps into her own journey, how she learned how to make lemon aid, and why she decided to start a podcast. Stemming from her childhood trauma and a severe motorcycle accident that nearly took her life away, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar II, Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety diagnoses pushed her in a direction that changed life forever. Tune in to hear her journey through recovery and salut to life-long learning.

Introducing The Lemon Said

The Lemon Said is a platform dedicated to approaching taboo topics, offering peer and professional support to those who suffer from physical, mental, or emotional pain. We are here to kickstart your journey to recovery through conversation, featuring health care practitioners, athletes, and peers alike as guests on the show.