Hiiro is unapologetically extra! He proudly identifies as Neurodivergent and warriors through life with Non-Verbal Learning Disability, Autism, chronic anxieties (social, anticipatory, transition, separation) and elements of PTSD and OCD. He is inspired to be the best leader and representative possible for himself and others in society especially fellow queer folx.

As a proud gay male, Hiiro cares deeply about empowering and lifting up others to be their very best version of themselves and gets to not only apply that as a yoga teacher, but also as the co-host of Pardon My Mind, alongside Rachel.

When not teaching or practicing yoga, you'll find Hiiro gaming on the couch with his Nintendo Switch, binge watching competitive reality tv shows or building community with others to evolve his network and presence as a leader for mental health and sexuality. Alright, and throw in a daily (sometimes twice daily) Starbucks while you're at it!

If Rachel's not in front of her computer working as a Digital Marketing Strategist or chatting with Hiiro, you can find her out on the lake stand up paddle boarding!

After years of battling Generalized Anxiety Disorder and OCD, and having used yoga as a tool to ease her suffering, in 2013 Rachel decided to become a certified yoga teacher. Not too long after, she opened her own yoga studio in Vancouver, Canada.

In 2017 Rachel sold her studio and she and her hubby left their beloved Vancouver, and moved to the Okanagan (BC's Wine Country) for a slower pace of life.

This podcast is a part of Rachel's ongoing mission to help bring mental illness out of the shadows! Having guests share their stories of struggle, resilience and strength, which are not always portrayed by their public image, humanizes them and hopefully inspires our followers. Rachel wants to live in a world where shame is no longer felt by those who struggle with their mental health.