The Rollercoaster Podcast

What happens when the thing that defines you is taken away in a single moment?On this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Mahi Crabbe, a former full-time musician who nearly lost his life in a brutal rock-crawling accident that crushed his hand and shattered his identity as an artist on November 3, 2018.In a matter of seconds, Mahi went from touring and playing sold-out shows to lying in an ambulance, convinced his career was over. The injury didn’t just threaten his ability to play guitar, it forced him to confront deeper questions about purpose, faith, manhood, and how to provide for the family he always dreamed of building.We talk about the night everything changed, the fear of starting over, the anger he carried toward God, and how losing his “guitar hand” ultimately led him to build an entirely new life as a business owner and father.If you’ve ever had your plans ripped away, your identity shaken, or your faith tested, this conversation will hit home.Watch this episode to see how losing everything became the beginning of something bigger.Key Moments:0:00 The Day I Lost My Hand3:02 My Hand Was Hanging By Skin6:05 Life Flashing Before My Eyes9:10 “That’s His Guitar Hand”12:36 Waking Up, My Identity Was Gone15:32 I Couldn’t Be A Musician Anymore18:39 From Hospital Bed To Truck Driver21:30 Growing Up Without A Father24:23 Becoming The Man I Never Had26:50 The Night That Changed My Faith29:40 From Leaving Church To Returning33:03 Why God Took My Hand35:41 My Family Came Back To Church37:55 From Homeless To Business Owner40:14 Why Hawaii Heals The Soul42:49 My Message To Every Man WatchingGuest Info:IG: @mahilive (https://www.instagram.com/mahilive/)

What happens when faith meets unimaginable loss and the miracle doesn’t come the way you prayed for it?In this deeply raw episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Shayna Weston, a woman whose life was shattered by a relentless sequence of grief that few could survive. In the span of a single year, Shayna walked beside her brother as he fought terminal cancer, held onto hope for a miracle, whispered goodbye as he took his final breath, then returned home only to lose her beloved dog… and shortly after, face her father’s devastating stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis.This conversation isn’t about tidy answers or surface-level faith. It’s about the brutal reality of grief, the anger we feel toward God, the moments we bargain, break, and beg and the quiet, unexpected ways healing and redemption can still emerge.Shayna opens up about caregiving, anticipatory grief, losing multiple loved ones, wrestling with faith, forgiveness, and what it truly means to surrender when control is gone. It’s honest, heartbreaking, and somehow still filled with hope.Watch this episode to understand grief on a deeper level and if you’ve ever lost someone, questioned your faith, or felt crushed by loss, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone.Key Moments:0:00 The Call That Changed Everything3:14 “You Have One Week Left”6:07 When Hope And Reality Collided9:21 The Moment I Knew He Was Dying12:08 Singing Through Terminal Cancer15:02 Doctors Said It Was Impossible18:36 The Treatment That Shouldn’t Have Worked21:48 When I Began Fighting God24:31 “I’m Scared To Die”27:26 Choosing Faith Over Fear30:19 The Breath That Never Came Back33:08 Watching My Brother Take His Last Breath36:11 Grief Hits In Slow Motion39:04 The Silence That Broke Our Family42:12 Losing My Dog Right After Losing Him45:03 When Grief Turned Into Anger48:29 The Diagnosis That Came Next51:42 Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer54:56 “I Don’t Want To Fight Anymore”58:08 Learning To Let GoGuest Info:IG: @shay_weston_ (https://www.instagram.com/shay_weston_/)

What happens when suicide keeps showing up in your life… before you’re even old enough to understand it?In this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Stanley Stark, a man whose life has been shaped by loss, silence, and hard truths most men never say out loud. From losing a close friend as a teenager to the devastating phone call that his own father had taken his life, Stanley opens up about how unprocessed grief, broken family dynamics, and emotional isolation quietly pushed him toward recklessness, anger, and self-destruction.But this conversation isn’t just about tragedy. It’s about what happens when a man finally stops running. We talk openly about men’s mental health, suicide prevention, integrity, faith, and why so many men suffer in silence until it feels unbearable. Stanley shares the lessons grief taught him, the power of forgiveness, and how community and honesty can save lives.If you’ve lost someone to suicide, struggled with your mental health, or wondered how to be a better man in a broken world, watch this episode to be reminded that you’re not alone and it’s never too late to choose a different path.Key Moments:0:00 I Buried a Friend Yesterday…3:30 The Note His Friend Left Behind6:25 Holding a Gun at 15 and Asking “Why”8:55 The Session That Shut Him Down12:18 The Lie That Killed His Hope15:01 A Broken Father-Son Bond17:48 Trying to Start Over… One Last Time21:17 The Call That Changed Everything24:22 The Details No One Warned Him About28:24 The Suicide Statistics Men Ignore31:02 Why His Pain Became His Purpose35:10 The Silent Addiction Destroying Men39:13 Why Being Approachable Can Save a Life41:35 “Suicide Doesn’t End Pain... It Passes It On”45:12 The One Truth Every Man Needs to Hear Today

What do you do when the person you love becomes the person you fear most? In today’s episode, I sit down with Lyndsey Hackford, a woman whose story left me shaken, heartbroken, and in absolute awe of her strength.For 18 years, Lyndsey lived inside an abusive marriage that slowly stole her voice, her identity, and nearly her life. What started as subtle manipulation spiraled into control, isolation, physical violence, and moments where she genuinely didn’t know if she would survive the night. Her children witnessed things no child ever should. And yet, Lyndsey found a way out.In this conversation, Lyndsey walks us through the moments that changed everything: the fear, the near-death experiences, the police intervention, the escape, the trial, and the long, painful road to rebuilding her life. If you’ve lived through trauma, domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, or you’re trying to support someone who has, her story will stay with you.Watch this episode to hear Lyndsey’s message of hope, courage, and reclaiming your life, no matter how dark things have been.Key Moments:0:00 “I Hit the Wall So I Wouldn’t Hit Mom”3:00 The “Support” That Was Actually Control6:02 How Her Religion Was Used Against Her9:19 The Moment She Realised Her Worth Was Gone12:00 The Day He Admitted He Wanted to Hit Her14:44 The Shame and Threats That Kept Her Silent17:39 A Year of Sleep Deprivation and Surveillance20:10 “Just Let Me Leave”… and the Violent Response23:06 “Look at That Face, How Could I Love That?”26:00 The Escape Attempt That Finally Worked29:31 The Jury Trial And Her Kids Taking the Stand32:53 Why Abusers All Share the Same Patterns33:23 Her Message to Women Still Living in FearGuest Info:IG: @lyndseyh6723 Facebook: @lyndsey.jackson.125

What do you do when the pain gets so loud that you don’t want to be here anymore? What happens in the moment when life almost ends… and something pulls you back?In this powerful episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Wes Wright, who opens up about the day he attempted to take his own life and the split-second moment that changed everything. Wes walks us through the fear, exhaustion, and silent suffering that led him there, the near-death experience that followed, and the long road back toward faith, accountability, and purpose.This conversation goes far beyond a suicide attempt. We talk about men’s mental health, depression, identity, faith, redemption, and the lies that convince people they are alone or beyond repair. Wes shares the hard lessons he learned about responsibility, healing, and why pain doesn’t mean your story is over.If you’ve ever felt broken, lost your sense of purpose, or questioned whether life can get better, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Watch this episode to hear Wes Wright’s story and be reminded that hope is still possible.Key Moments:0:00 The Day He Planned To End His Life2:45 Sitting Alone With A Gun And No Hope6:10 Dialling 911 Not Knowing If He’d Survive9:10 “God Still Gave Me A Choice”13:40 The Lie That Almost Destroyed Him16:20 The Ten-Minute Danger Window20:40 “I Wanted One Last Goodbye”23:10 Doctors Say Can’t Explain This27:30 The Therapist Who Changed Him31:10 “My Son Died… Then I Tried To”34:20 Why Suicide Doesn’t End Pain37:05 The Three Lies That Trap You40:10 A Message To Anyone StrugglingGuest Info:IG: @wesfunbroTiktok: @wesfunbro

There are moments in life that split everything into “before” and “after.” And for Ben Longshore, it began with one sentence from his father: “Take care of your mom and sister.” Hours later, he learned there was no pulse.In this raw and deeply human conversation, I sit down with my cousin Ben, someone I’ve known my entire life, as he opens up about the night his dad unexpectedly passed away, the weight of being 16 when everything changed, and the choice to step into a role he never asked for. His story doesn’t end there. Seven years later, another tragedy struck our family, forcing him to face grief all over again and ask the questions no one wants to ask: Why now? How do you keep going? Where is God in all this? This episode is about loss, faith, resilience, family, and the quiet strength you don’t know you have until life demands it. If you’ve walked through grief, felt responsible for others, or wondered how to rebuild after tragedy, this conversation will stay with you.Watch this episode to hear Ben’s powerful journey and be reminded that even in the heaviest moments, hope still has a voice.Key Moments:0:00 The Last Words His Dad Ever Said3:00 The Day That Changed His Life Forever7:04 The Moment He Knew Something Was Wrong12:18 The Night Before Everything Went Wrong17:10 The Prayer That Shifted the Room21:45 Telling His Sister Their Dad Was Gone25:40 How the Community Showed Up Overnight30:12 The Spiritual Perspective That Saved Him35:40 The Father-Son Moments He Still Misses39:54 Dreams, Football, and a Life Rewritten43:02 Why Showing Up Matters More Than Words49:35 The 30-Hour Drive They'll Never Forget51:20 Seven Years Later, Another Tragedy Hits55:24 “Nick Is in the Hospital”: Reliving Old Trauma59:58 The ATV Accident That Changed Everything1:03:49 Praying for a Miracle That Didn’t Come1:07:22 Helping His Sister-in-Law Survive the Impossible1:12:28 The Organ Donor Story No One Expected1:17:08 How That Meeting Changed Their Family Forever1:23:56 How He Leads His Family Differently Now1:28:40 Why “Stepping Up” Matters More Than EverGuest Info:IG: @‌ben.longshore

What happens when your childhood is spent dodging bombs instead of playing outside?What does survival do to the human spirit and how do you rebuild when everything familiar disappears overnight?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Guitta Harb, who escaped war in Lebanon as a young girl and was forced to grow up before she ever had the chance to be a child. From hiding in dark underground shelters to leaving her home at 2 am on a secret ship with no promise of return, her story is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human.We dive into the identity struggles that come with being caught between two cultures, the trauma stored in the body, and the moment she realised fear didn’t have to dictate her future. She shares how survival turned into purpose, graduating dental school at 21, becoming a mother, and building a life rooted in gratitude and resilience.This conversation explores war trauma, anxiety, identity, mental health, survival mode, fear, resilience, the immigrant story, and finding your why.Watch this episode to feel hope again proof that pain can become purpose, and your past doesn’t have to define your future.Key Moments:0:00 Robbed of a Childhood2:12 Life in a Warzone: Fear Every Single Day5:45 “Pack Your Bags. We’re Leaving Tonight.”8:10 The Secret Ship That Changed Everything12:12 Lost Between Two Worlds 17:30 Learning English… Without Knowing a Word22:38 How She Learned to Belong in America25:09 “I Refuse to Be a Victim” 30:44 The Anxiety That Never Fully Left33:26 Parenting After Trauma 36:12 What Chaos Does to the Nervous System40:55 Turning Pain Into Purpose45:40 Why So Many Suffer Alone48:12 The Power of Finding Your Why52:33 Why Young People Give Up Too Soon55:17 How to Survive When Life Breaks You59:55 Raising Strong Kids in a Fragile World1:04:10 How She Found Healing Slowly1:08:20 Why She Still Believes in HopeGuest Info:IG: @‌therealocdentistWebsite: https://drguittaharb.com/

What happens when the moment that should have destroyed you… becomes the moment God uses to save your life? This episode with Ruslan KD is one of the most intense, emotional, and faith-shifting conversations I’ve ever had.Today, I sit down with Ruslan KD, creator, pastor, rapper, and one of the fastest-growing Christian voices online, to unpack a story that begins in a war-torn country, where a single detail from his childhood literally saved his family from being killed. From fleeing ethnic cleansing in Azerbaijan, surviving abuse, and falling into drugs, crime, and violence in San Diego, Ruslan opens up about the battles that shaped him.We talk about fatherlessness, trauma, identity, masculinity, addiction, and the moment God stepped in and completely rerouted his life. His transformation from chaos to calling is a raw reminder that redemption is real and that God’s ways, even when they feel restrictive, are actually pathways to freedom.If you’ve wrestled with identity, faith, or the pain of your past, this conversation will breathe hope into you. Watch this episode to hear a story you’ll never forget.Key Moments:0:00 The Moment That Saved My Life1:42 Growing Up Armenian in a War Zone4:52 The One Detail That Meant Life or Death7:48 My Family Fell Apart Overnight10:38 How I Slid Into Crime at 1113:22 Gangster Rap Became My Role Model15:52 Running From a Kid With a Knife18:40 We Had to Move or I Wasn’t Going to Make It21:41 Wrestling With Faith, Trauma, and Identity24:45 Why I Finally Surrendered Everything27:28 Breaking Old Habits and Building New Ones30:09 Why God’s Boundaries Lead to Freedom33:14 The Danger of Letting Your Job Define You36:12 The Only Identity That Actually Holds39:16 My Imposter Syndrome While Writing This Book42:40 How to Pursue Success Without Losing Yourself46:01 Why Most People Misunderstand Calling49:02 The Problem With Hustle Culture52:18 What I Wish I Knew at 1655:47 Advice for Kids Growing Up Without a Dad59:01 Why God’s Ways Aren’t “Restrictions”1:02:22 How to Build an Identity That Lasts1:04:14 The Power of Community When You’re Lost1:07:54 The Simple Advice That Saved My LifeGuest Info:IG: @‌ruslankdYouTube: @‌RuslanKD

What happens when the man you love becomes the one you fear? This is Jennifer DeTracy’s powerful story of surviving abuse, reclaiming her identity, and finding peace through forgiveness.In this raw and emotional interview, Jennifer shares how her “Cinderella” love story turned into years of manipulation, control, and violence. From bruises she tried to hide to the night she finally escaped, she opens up about the pain, confusion, and courage it took to leave. But her story doesn’t end there. Jennifer reveals how faith, forgiveness, and personal growth helped her rebuild her life and become a voice for women finding strength after abuse.Today, she’s living proof that even after the darkest chapters, redemption is possible.Watch this episode to hear Jennifer’s powerful message of healing, courage, and second chances and be reminded that it’s never too late to start again.Key Moments:0:00 The Signs I Missed Before the Abuse Began2:34 How a “Perfect” Man Slowly Became My Abuser5:12 The Subtle Red Flags No One Talks About7:46 The Moment I Realised I Wasn’t Safe Anymore13:45 How Manipulation Made Me Doubt Reality17:19 The Night I Finally Fought Back21:47 Why I Chose to Forgive the Man Who Hurt Me25:32 How I Reclaimed My Mind and My Power29:10 The Call That Changed Everything33:45 How to Recognise an Abuser Early36:25 Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Forgetting40:30 The Secret to Long-Term Success 44:00 Building a Life of Freedom, Not Fear48:58 The Product That Changed Everything52:10 The Truth About Starting Over56:08 The Power of Sharing Your StoryGuest Info:IG: @jenniferdetracy

What do you do when your whole world disappears overnight? When a single phone call changes everything you thought you knew about life, faith, and purpose?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nathan DeTracy, a former IFBB Pro bodybuilder whose life was forever altered when he lost both parents in a tragic car accident at just 23 years old, only days before 9/11. What followed was a decade-long battle with grief, addiction, and identity, hidden behind a flawless exterior of success and discipline.Nathan shares how he went from broken and lost, drowning in pain and denial, to rebuilding his life through faith, purpose, and service. He opens up about how bodybuilding became both his escape and his armor, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to finally face the truth beneath the muscle. Together, we explore the power of surrender, redemption, and finding meaning in unimaginable loss.Today, Nathan channels that journey into helping others transform their health and mindset through Make Wellness, a company redefining how we approach fitness, peptides, and true well-being.If you’ve ever faced grief, addiction, or identity loss and wondered if healing is even possible, watch this episode. It might just change how you see pain, purpose, and the fight to rise again.Key Moments:0:00 The Phone Call That Shattered My Life5:40 When Reality Finally Hit8:37 Escaping the Pain Through Addiction13:04 Losing Everything and Finding God15:20 How Bodybuilding Became My Survival20:32 The Miracles That Changed My Atheist Heart23:10 The Woman Who Saved Me27:18 Rock Bottom & Bankruptcy32:15 Losing $100K a Month Overnight35:05 The 5 Pillars of Real Health39:04 Why Supplements Don’t Work44:02 The Truth About Ozempic & GLP-1s49:20 Nature’s Alternative to Injectables54:50 How to Join the MovementGuest Info:IG: @‌nathandetracyLinkedIn: Nate DeTracy

What if your best friend pulled the trigger right in front of you and you couldn’t stop it? This isn’t a movie scene. It’s the moment that changed everything for Carlos Vasquez.In this raw and unforgettable episode, I sit down with Peter Meyerhoff and Carlos Vasquez, two men who once ran California’s most dangerous prison yards as shot callers. What begins as a story of broken homes and lost fathers spirals into gang life, violence, and survival inside maximum-security prisons. Carlos recounts the moment his best friend played Russian roulette and died before his eyes, a trauma that sent him down a path of armed robberies, betrayal, and decades behind bars.Inside, Carlos became a leader in a world ruled by fear and strategy, not strength. Peter opens up about his own time in the system, where loyalty was an illusion and every friendship could turn deadly. Together, they reveal what prison life really demands and how both men found redemption through truth, forgiveness, and faith after years of darkness.Watch this episode to witness one of the most gripping redemption stories ever told and to see how even in the darkest places, purpose can be reborn.Key Moments:0:00 The Russian Roulette That Changed Everything1:25 Entering Maximum Security Prison at 195:16 Running Away at 13 and Finding the Streets8:15 The Deadly Game That Ended Everything13:31 The Lie of Loyalty in the Streets17:23 The Setup That Sent Me to Prison20:35 Realising Loyalty Doesn’t Exist Here23:27 How Violence Became My Identity27:45 Why I Was Scared to Become a Father31:22 Ten Years of Violence to Earn Respect34:13 Becoming a Monster to Live39:48 I Stopped Thinking About Freedom43:47 Trust No One Behind Bars46:54 Inside the Prison Drug Trade50:21 When Guards Become Gangsters53:00 The System That Fuels Violence56:02 Prison Hustle vs Corporate Life1:01:09 When Ego Finally Breaks1:05:50 Rebuilding Purpose From the Ashes1:10:20 How Pain Turned Into My Mission1:15:25 Why Forgiveness Sets You Free1:18:09 The Prison Lessons That Apply to Life1:21:03 When Power Becomes Poison1:24:14 The Turning Point That Saved Me1:27:00 Relearning What Loyalty Really Means1:33:45 How to Rebuild a Life After Prison1:36:27 Peter’s First Days of Freedom1:39:05 The Shock of Returning to the Real World1:44:28 What Prison Taught About Humanity1:47:11 Why Most Men Never Truly Heal1:52:27 From Violence to VulnerabilityGuests Info:IG: @peter_meyerhoffWebsite: https://petermeyerhoff.com/IG: @‌carlosvasquezofficialWebsite: https://carlosvasquezofficial.com/

What do you do when the person you love most takes their own life, and your child’s world collapses with them? This episode is a raw and emotional journey through grief, survival, and the unrelenting strength of a mother who refused to give up.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Tiffany Sumner, whose life changed forever on May 25th, 2020. That day, her former husband, battling depression, addiction, and undiagnosed bipolar disorder, ended his life, leaving behind two children, one of whom was later diagnosed with profound, non-verbal autism. Tiffany opens up about navigating the unimaginable: her son’s violent regressions, the pain of separation when he had to move into a group home, and the deep loneliness of motherhood in crisis.Yet through the heartbreak, Tiffany found purpose. She’s now a powerful voice for mental health awareness and autism advocacy, using her story to bring hope, healing, and visibility to families who often suffer in silence.This is not just a story of tragedy. It’s one of faith, resilience, and redemption. Watch this episode to witness how one mother turned unimaginable pain into purpose, and why her message of hope could save lives.Key Moments:0:00 The Day That Changed Tiffany’s Life Forever2:05 The Moment She Learned Her Former Husband Was Gone6:00 The Hidden Pain Behind Male Suicide8:22 Why So Many Signs Go Unnoticed12:06 When Faith Becomes the Only Thing Left14:37 Raising a Child With Profound, Non-Verbal Autism18:04 Living Between Love, Fear & Survival21:15 The Pain Siblings of Autistic Children Carry23:05 Inside the Reality of Level-Three Autism Care26:08 “I’ve Never Heard My Son Say I Love You”28:42 The Truth About Living With Profound Autism32:06 Why Tiffany Refuses to Stay Silent34:45 The Viral Moment That Changed Everything37:16 A Message for Every Mother Who’s StrugglingGuest Info:IG: @tiffanysumner Website: https://hausofmedia.com/

In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Peter Meyerhoff, a former high-ranking prison shot caller who once held power within one of the most feared groups behind bars, the Aryan Brotherhood. Peter gives a raw, unfiltered account of life inside the system, revealing the inner workings of prison hierarchy, the brutal politics of control, and how violence was used to maintain order.He recounts in detail the day he helped facilitate a murder inside the prison walls, describing the planning, the execution, and the psychological cost of being part of such extreme acts. As someone who lived and enforced the code of the yard, Peter offers rare insight into how loyalty, fear, and survival shaped every decision he made.This conversation exposes the dark reality of prison life most people never see, where every move is strategic, and every alliance can mean life or death.Watch this episode to hear a chilling inside look at the power, structure, and mindset of prison leadership from someone who lived it at the highest level.Key moments:0:00 The Day Everything Went Too Far2:00 Inside the Mind of a Prison Shot Caller4:45 The Most Brutal Thing I Ever Witnessed7:12 Why I Helped Plan a Prison Murder9:40 Realising I’d Just Thrown My Life Away12:55 Eleven Months in the Hole Changed Everything15:30 How a Single Decision Destroyed My Future18:45 The Moment My Childhood Ended21:30 The Accusation That Ruined My Life24:10 How Addiction Turned Me Into Someone I Hated26:45 The Things I Did Just to Get One More Fix29:40 Why I Got 12 Years for a Crime Others Got Probation32:15 Facing God After Years of Hate34:22 Overdosing on Fentanyl and Coming Back to Life37:10 The Conversation That Made Me Believe in God39:40 From Aryan Brotherhood to a Biracial Family42:00 What I Want My Kids to Know About Their Dad44:30 Learning to Forgive My Family and Myself46:10 The Message Every Broken Person Needs to HearGuest Info:IG: @peter_meyerhoff (https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/?hl=en)Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/

What if the only way to truly live was to accept the things you fear most? In this raw and deeply personal episode, we unpack how radical acceptance can transform the pain of anxiety, addiction, and shame into peace, purpose, and power.In this conversation with licensed therapist Rachael DeKoning, we explore the hidden connection between anxiety, addiction, and the fear of losing control. Rachael shares how her battle with alcoholism and crippling anxiety became the catalyst for her healing and why the willingness to feel everything is the real path to freedom.We dive deep into the emotional cost of denial, the danger of living a “safe” but joyless life, and how radical acceptance helps you reclaim your life even if that means accepting heartbreaking realities like losing someone you love.You’ll also hear an honest, unscripted “mini therapy session” as I open up about my own struggles with social anxiety and identity, revealing how growth often means outgrowing old versions of yourself.If you’ve ever felt trapped by fear, shame, or anxiety, this conversation will remind you that healing begins with acceptance. Watch this episode to rediscover what it means to have a life worth living.Key Moments:0:00 What Makes Life Worth Living3:51 Radical Acceptance Changes Everything5:23 Inside the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety10:47 How Alcohol Rewires the Brain13:10 The Shame That Finally Broke Me16:37 Why Familiar Pain Feels Safe22:58 How to Befriend Your Anxiety25:30 When Anxiety Is Just Information28:24 Why Connection Gets Harder With Age31:18 Learning to Sit With Discomfort35:02 Why Nice Guys Burn Out37:53 Why I Crave Deep Connections40:00 How Sobriety Forced Me to Start Over44:15 What If You’re Not Anxious, You’re Just Done?48:10 The “Parts” Within You51:00 Finding the Self You Lost54:55 The Power of Being Misunderstood56:10 Rachael’s Message to Anyone Losing HopeGuest Info:IG: @‌rach2978 (https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/reels/?hl=en)TikTok: @‌therapistinrecovery (https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery)

“They tried to cancel me, but here’s what really happened…”What does it take to be one of the most misunderstood men on reality TV and still come out stronger? In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, I sit down with Clayton Echard, former NFL athlete and lead of The Bachelor, to talk about what it’s like to live under constant public judgment, face relentless criticism, and still choose to keep showing up as yourself.Clayton opens up about what people still get wrong about him, how reality television edits shaped public perception, and why he refuses to let fear, ego, or haters dictate his next move. We talk about overcoming victim mindset, finding self-love through struggle, and what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.If you’ve ever been misunderstood, judged unfairly, or felt crushed under the weight of other people’s opinions, this episode will hit deep.Watch this episode to hear Clayton’s unfiltered truth, learn how to kill your ego (and resurrect it the right way), and find the courage to keep going, no matter what the world throws at you.Key Moments:0:00 Reality TV Isn’t Built for Nuance3:32 Why Clayton Calls Himself an “Ego Killer”8:14 Taking Risks, Facing Hate, and Choosing Intuition Over Fear11:58 Why People Don’t Care as Much as You Think15:47 The Viral Moment That Forced Clayton to Confront His Critics19:09 From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “Are You Okay?”24:40 The Moment Clayton Drew the Line and Fought Back29:29 How Confidence Changed His Business & Life 33:46 Why Clayton Plays a “Character” Online38:35 The Biggest Thing People Still Get Wrong About Clayton41:09 Learning to Control Your Ego Instead of Killing It45:07 Why He Walked Away from “The Perfect Life”50:24 Why We’re Never Supposed to Have All the AnswersGuest info:IG: @claytonechard (https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en)Website: https://www.claytonechard.com/

Nothing can prepare you for the moment you hear that your child has no pulse. In this deeply moving episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Taylor as she shares the most harrowing night of her life, the night her 17-year-old son, Alex, was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and placed on a ventilator just weeks before his high school graduation.Lindsay takes us inside the heartbreak of that night, the quiet strength it took to stand by Alex’s side, and the gut-wrenching decision to say goodbye on Mother’s Day. We talk about the whirlwind of emotions, grief, anger, helplessness, even hope, and the powerful moment of seeing “#lookfortherainbow” across the hospital window that became a turning point in her journey.This episode is not just about loss. It’s about love, faith, surrender, and finding purpose in the pain. Lindsay opens up about parenting through addiction, supporting children’s mental health, and why she believes suicide is 100% preventable.If you’re navigating grief, parenting a struggling teen, or searching for light in your darkest moments, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.Key Moments:0:00 The Night Everything Changed Forever3:12 “He Had No Pulse”: The Call No Parent Should Get9:25 Seeing #LookForTheRainbow in the Darkest Hour13:52 The Painful Decision No Parent Ever Wants to Make18:40 How We Told the Kids Their Brother Wasn’t Coming Home22:15 Mother’s Day, Loss, and a Moment I’ll Never Forget26:33 Parenting Through Addiction and Teen Struggles30:21 “We Lost Alex to Marijuana First, Then Fentanyl”38:50 Creating Safety So Your Kids Will Open Up to You43:12 How Each Sibling Grieved Differently47:55 Why Suicide Prevention Must Be Talked About56:35 Why Talking About Suicide Could Save a Life1:06:50 A Direct Message to Anyone Struggling With SuicideGuest Info:IG: @_soul_soldier (https://www.instagram.com/_soul_soldier/)YouTube: @‌soulsoldierspeaks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7i-qLian5I2XTSdEH9tfDg)

November 26, 2023, changed everything for Johanna Magdaleno. In this deeply moving episode, Johanna takes us through the day that forever altered her family, the tragic car accident that claimed the life of her son, Junior, just miles from church. With raw honesty, she shares the last moments they spent together, the helplessness of seeing her husband and sons arrive on the scene, and the heartbreak of hearing the words every parent fears: “Junior went to be with the Lord.”Johanna opens up about the collision of faith and grief, the anger she directed at God, and the shame she felt as a therapist and pastor’s wife, questioning everything she believed. She speaks about the guilt she carried, the process of forgiving herself, and how therapy and faith became lifelines through unbearable pain.This episode is not just about loss. It’s about love, redemption, and finding the courage to keep living when your heart feels shattered. If you’ve ever faced tragedy, wrestled with faith, or wondered how to hold on when life breaks you apart, Johanna’s story will touch your soul.Key Moments:0:00 The Day That Changed Everything2:12 Waking Up After the Crash6:01 The Fullness of a Mother’s Heart12:07 The Moment She Heard Junior Was Gone19:23 Christmas Without Junior21:30 How Her Sons Coped with Trauma28:09 Who Junior Was and His Legacy31:03 Johanna’s Addiction, Crime, and Redemption38:59 How Johanna Hated Ruben for Getting Clean44:31 Arizona, Arrests, and Turning Point47:02 Faith vs. Therapy: Reconciling Grief and Belief53:04 How She’s Healing TodayGuest Info:IG: @‌johanna_ruben

What if your life changed in a single heartbeat?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Brigham and Lauren Richardson to unpack one of the most powerful survival stories I’ve ever heard. A weekend dirt bike trip turned into a nightmare when Brigham lost control, fell 75 feet off a cliff in Moab, and nearly lost his life. What followed was a blur of surgeries, internal bleeding, shattered bones, depression, and the painful fight to survive and then, to walk again.But this episode isn’t just about trauma. It’s about marriage, faith, mental health, and resilience. Lauren shares what it was like receiving that phone call, navigating the unknown, and becoming Brigham’s anchor through months of recovery and setbacks.Brigham opens up about waking up in the ICU unable to speak, feeling hopeless, and battling suicidal thoughts, all while learning to eat, talk, and move again from scratch. The fact that he’s here today, walking and healing, is nothing short of a miracle.🎧 Listen if you’ve ever faced a rock bottom and wondered if you’d make it back.👉 Hit play and hear why Brigham’s story has left a lasting impact on everyone who hears it.Key Moments:0:00 The Crash That Changed Everything4:47 Second Accident: The Fall That Nearly Killed Him9:31 How Lauren Prepared for the Worst13:21 Arrival at the ICU: Life or Death16:01 Brigham Flatlines in ER21:01 His First Signs of Life28:01 Battle with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts32:20 Rock Bottom: “I Wish They Hadn’t Resuscitated Me”36:14 12 Surgeries and Broken Bones42:18 Gaining a New Level of Empathy for Chronic Pain47:01 Searching for Purpose After Survival51:01 Brigham’s Fight to Be Accepted into Rehab

This episode shook me.I sat down with John “Goob” Dorsey, fitness coach, content creator, and fearless internet watchdog, and what started as a conversation about the dangers of an unregulated substance called 7-OH (Seven-oh) quickly unraveled into something far darker.John exposes a growing epidemic: a synthetic compound more addictive than morphine, sold legally at gas stations and smoke shops, destroying lives with zero consequences. We talk Reddit forums, withdrawal stories, and the shocking lack of oversight fueling this silent crisis.But that’s just the beginning.We also dive into the disturbing world of predator behavior on Roblox, a platform marketed to children yet infested with sexual content and loopholes predators exploit daily. As a dad, that hit me hard.From fake influencers and online scams to pedophile stings and vigilante justice, John pulls no punches. He calls out creeps, frauds, and hypocrites in ways that make you uncomfortable and that's the point.This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a wake-up call.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening behind the filters and facades of the internet, this conversation is unmissable.Key Moments:0:00 The Silent Epidemic: What Is 7-OH?4:33 Breaking Down the Science Behind 7-OH7:01 Mislabeling & Misleading: How Users Are Tricked10:55 Roblox Exposé: The Predator Playground13:15 The Raw Reality of Online Child Exploitation23:02 Calling Out the Internet’s Worst27:58 The Pedophile Who Tried to Frame Someone Else35:03 Revenge, Receipts & Reddit42:59 The Daycare Pedophile Who Jumped Off a Bridge45:14 Why Naming & Shaming Still MattersGuest Info:IG: @‌goob_u2 (https://www.instagram.com/goob_u2/?hl=en)Website: www.goobutraining.com (https://goobutraining.com/)

In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sat down with Billy McFarland, yes, that Billy, the mastermind behind the Fyre Festival. But this isn’t a story of excuses or spin. It’s an unfiltered, emotional conversation about ambition, delusion, and the high cost of chasing validation at any cost.Billy opens up about the exact moment he lied to an investor, the deep regret that still keeps him awake at night, and what it felt like to lose everything, freedom, reputation, and trust. We talk about solitary confinement, broken relationships, redemption, and the hard lessons learned inside federal prison.But we also talk about what’s next. Billy’s stepping into a new chapter, owning his past, paying restitution, and building a product focused on what he does best: getting attention.This episode isn’t about defending a scandal. It’s about humanising the person behind it, and what happens when the world watches you fall. If you’ve ever made a mistake, felt the weight of your choices, or wondered what true redemption looks like, this one’s for you.Listen now.Key Moments:0:00 The Call That Changed Everything2:49 The Moral Weight of Betrayal5:48 The Lies That Made It Worse10:21 The Arrest Timeline16:54 His Take on the Netflix Doc20:57 Clearing Up the Bahamas Rumour24:01 Prison Surprises30:00 The Darkest Days Behind Bars34:02 Who Stayed, Who Left37:36 COVID in Prison: Ice Cubes & Strip Searches40:15 Redemption, Responsibility & Rebuilding TrustGuest Info:IG: @pyrtbilly (https://www.instagram.com/pyrtbilly/?hl=en)X: @pyrtbilly (https://x.com/pyrtbilly?lang=en)