About

Randi-Lee Bowslaugh is a Canadian author, public speaker, and passionate mental health advocate whose work draws on lived experience, resilience, and hope. Born and raised in Ontario, she graduated at the top of her class from Niagara College’s Community and Justice Services program, gained experience at a drug and alcohol recovery house, and spent over six years in social services while studying psychology. Her personal and professional experiences have shaped her commitment to helping others navigate mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, and recovery while discovering their own strength.

Having lived with depression since the age of 14, Randi-Lee understands the challenges of mental illness on a deeply personal level. In her early 30s, she was diagnosed with moderate Autism and later with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Today, she speaks openly about her experiences, helping others feel understood, supported, and less alone in their own journeys.

In 2021, Randi-Lee launched the Write or Die Show, a podcast and YouTube series dedicated to conversations about mental health, developmental disabilities, chronic illness, and personal growth. Through candid discussions, she challenges stigma, raises awareness, and offers encouragement to those facing difficult circumstances.

Beyond her work as an author and advocate, Randi-Lee has also achieved success as an athlete. She became a Canadian National Champion in kickboxing in 2015, represented Team Canada twice, and earned a silver medal at the 2016 Pan-American Games. After overcoming cancer, she returned to the sport as a coach, personal trainer, and yoga instructor. She was later selected as a coach for the 2020 Ontario Winter Games, where she inspired the next generation of athletes before chronic pain led her to step away.

Randi-Lee is the author of multiple non-fiction books focused on mental health, autism, resilience, and personal growth. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances, she continues to advocate for greater understanding of mental health and neurodiversity while encouraging others to keep moving forward, even when life feels overwhelming.

A wife, mother of two grown children, and proud grandmother, Randi-Lee lives by the motto: “Never let ‘too tired’ keep you down.” Her mission is simple: to remind people they are not alone, that their stories matter, and that hope is always worth holding on to.

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