Bringing Lived Experience to Page, Stage, and Screen.

Invisible Disabilities. Real Barriers. Practical Help.

Blending comedy, compassion, and craft, Brandon creates meaningful work across writing, performance, and film that inspires authentic human connection.

From Lived Experience to Lasting Impact

Brandon’s work spans advocacy, writing, and entertainment — each project built to connect, educate, and leave audiences inspired.

A Life Shaped by Experience

Brandon’s journey began in 1993, navigating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. Through writing, comedy, and public speaking, he transformed those challenges into creative purpose. His storytelling style—grounded, honest, and funny—became his bridge to others who felt unseen.

Early Advocacy and Public Speaking

In 2004, Brandon launched Finding Your Marbles, a Speaking for Mental Health initiative supported by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the Ontario Schizophrenia Society. The program gave him a national stage and helped define his signature tone: authentic, hopeful, and accessible.

Writing, Journalism, and Poetry

For over a decade, Brandon wrote more than 150 columns for Northumberland News, shaping a trusted voice in community mental health. His poetry chapbooks—The Love Marble and Bleeding Heart Fist Fight—capture raw emotion in small, resonant bursts that mirror the philosophy behind Snackable Mental Health.

Comedy and Connection

Trained at Toronto’s Comedy Green Room, Brandon’s humor became both a survival tool and a teaching method. His ability to balance levity with sincerity helps audiences and readers approach mental health conversations with comfort, not fear.

Making Mental Health Human Again

Snackable Mental Health grew from Brandon’s belief that big topics need small, digestible conversations. What began as a podcast has evolved into a multimedia platform spanning essays, motivational content, a video game project, and an upcoming documentary — all designed to support real people in real life.

Scripts with Substance, Stories with Soul

Now enrolled at Toronto Film School’s Writing for Film and Television program, Brandon is bringing his lived experience to the screen. His current projects — Stick, Tapestry, Fine Red, and Mayor of Nowhere — blend humor, honesty, and emotional intelligence to tell stories that stay with audiences long after the credits roll.

Testimonials of Hope and Healing

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The Snackable Mental Health Podcast, led by Brandon W Hahn has been a game changer. In a world where stress, burnout and anxiety often go unspoken, Brandon has built a space that feels honest, supportive and deeply human. His short powerful episodes carry more meaning than many long conversations do. Delivering insights that are practical relatable and genuinely life changing. Many lives have been helped by his words and I can say I'm one of them!

- Sean Graham (Nuclear Response Team Member)

Brandon is a cool, great dude. I had a great time on his show, and we got into some needed conversation. The way he's bringing more awareness to mental health is immeasurable.

- Patrick Haye (Stand Up Comedian, Actor, Influencer)

I've known Brandon for over 20 years and he's always cared about and worked on the same things How to better understand himself and how to help others do the same. It's good work! I'm always grateful for the opportunity to be around him and work with him. On Snackable Mental Health for example, which was super fun and another part valuable for me and also his listeners.

- Jeff Bray (Creator of the Annual Cultivate Northumberland Festival)

Empowering with Words

Guest Talks & Workshops

Book Brandon for engaging mental health talks, classroom presentations, or creative wellness workshops. He combines humour, honesty, and practical insight to help audiences understand mental health through a human lens. Perfect for schools, organizations, and community groups seeking authentic lived-experience education.

1-Hour Sessions

Personal Narrative

Safe Space for Discussion

Books & Chapbooks

Purchase Brandon’s self-help titles Trigger Happy and Trigger Happy Too: Glimmer Edition, or his poetry chapbooks The Love Marble and Bleeding Heart Fist Fight. Each combines reflection, raw emotion, and humor — compact reads designed to make mental health feel approachable and real.

Shop Books

Signed Copies Available

Personal Notes (on request)

Digital or Print Options

Creative Collaboration & Screenwriting

Hire Brandon for writing consultation, character development, or co-writing projects in film, television, or documentary storytelling. His unique mix of lived experience, comedy background, and scriptwriting training creates powerful, emotionally grounded narratives that resonate on screen and in community media.

Monthly Check-ins

Customized Content

Ongoing Collaboration

Reach Out for Support

Contact Brandon W. Hahn for storytelling and mental health advocacy in Canada.

FAQs Uncovered

What services does Brandon W. Hahn offer?

Brandon offers a series of free and low-cost workshops designed to help people navigate everyday life with more clarity and confidence. His seminars focus on practical skills and real-world challenges, including:

Understanding ODSP and your rights
Navigating medical reviews, appeals, and paperwork
Budgeting on a fixed or limited income
Meal planning and grocery strategies on a tight budget
Stress and overwhelm management
Mental health basics and low-cost coping tools
Self-advocacy and communicating with agencies
Understanding credit, debt, and common scams
Accessing local supports and community resources
Building routines, organizing paperwork, and managing appointments
Exploring small steps toward future goals, training, or income opportunities
Brandon also provides community presentations for groups and organizations who want accessible education around financial stability, mental health literacy, and social support systems.

How can I benefit from these workshops

These workshops are practical, welcoming, and designed for real life—no jargon, no judgment.
Participants often walk away with:

A better understanding of ODSP rules, forms, timelines, and appeals
Clear steps for managing money, building a simple budget, and avoiding financial traps
Strategies for reducing overwhelm, handling stress, and improving day-to-day mental health
Practical tools for advocating for themselves with caseworkers, landlords, or agencies
Meal planning ideas that work within a tight budget
Knowledge of local programs and services—and how to actually access them
Small, realistic strategies for organizing life, setting goals, and moving forward
Each session is designed so you leave with something you can use right away.

Where are the workshops conducted?

Workshops are offered throughout Northumberland County in accessible, community-based locations such as:

Public libraries
Community centres
Partner organizations and service agencies
Some sessions may be hosted online for those unable to attend in person.
Brandon also offers on-site workshops for groups who want a session delivered directly to their organization, nonprofit, or support group.

Who can benefit from these services?

These workshops are open to anyone looking for practical help, guidance, or support—whether you’re:

On ODSP or supporting someone who is
Living on a fixed or limited income
Trying to improve your financial stability
Feeling overwhelmed by paperwork, forms, or system navigation
Looking for straightforward mental-health tools
A frontline worker wanting to better understand the challenges your clients face
A caregiver, parent, student, or newcomer seeking accessible information
Brandon’s approach is friendly, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience.
His goal is to make everyday life feel a little less complicated and a lot more manageable.