Behind the Scenes with Kris: From Hairstylist to TikTok Star

TLDRKris, a Canadian hairstylist turned TikTok star, opens up about her mental health struggles and personal journey. Join her and Dr. Mike as they discuss topics like depression, suicide, and eating disorders.

Key insights

😊Kris found solace in humor and being a 'smart ass' as a child, using it as a way to seek attention and cope with mental health issues.

😅Kris's on-camera persona is different from her off-camera self, as she finds performing and creating characters to be a form of escapism.

🤦‍♂️Kris has a history of being accident-prone, resulting in numerous broken bones from reckless activities and stunts.

🇨🇦Kris shares her experience with the Canadian healthcare system, including frustrating encounters and long wait times.

🎥Kris's journey from a hairstylist to a TikTok and YouTube star highlights the power of social media in changing lives and connecting with an audience.

Q&A

How did Kris cope with her mental health issues as a child?

Kris used humor and being a 'smart ass' as a coping mechanism for her mental health issues.

Is Kris's on-camera persona the same as her off-camera self?

No, Kris's on-camera persona is different from her off-camera self, as she finds performing and creating characters to be a form of escapism.

Has Kris experienced any serious injuries?

Yes, Kris has a history of being accident-prone and has broken numerous bones from reckless activities and stunts.

What is Kris's experience with the Canadian healthcare system?

Kris has had frustrating encounters and long wait times within the Canadian healthcare system.

How did Kris transition from being a hairstylist to a TikTok and YouTube star?

Kris's journey from a hairstylist to a TikTok and YouTube star highlights the power of social media in changing lives and connecting with an audience.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Kris shares her childhood coping mechanism of using humor and being a 'smart ass' to deal with her mental health issues.

05:10Kris explains how her on-camera persona is different from her off-camera self, using performing and character creation as a form of escapism.

10:35Dr. Mike discusses Kris's history of being accident-prone and breaking bones from reckless activities and stunts.

15:40Kris recounts her frustrating encounters and long wait times within the Canadian healthcare system.

20:50Kris's journey from being a hairstylist to becoming a TikTok and YouTube star demonstrates the impact of social media on connecting with an audience and changing lives.