Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.
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BITE-SIZE PERSONAL STORIES OF SURVIVING LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES: Hosted by Luke Colson and Kyle Wise, we feature weekly guests and explore extreme personal life changing experiences and the journey emotional and physical recovery. Each guest discusses their story of how their lives were turned upside down, by unexpected events. Stories like surviving a car crash, surviving abuse, being paralyzed in an accident, witnessing a crime.. and many more! Luke and Kyle will take an honest, raw, yet positive and hopeful approach, to really find out how these sudden events have effected our guests, and hear about the tools they use to overcome the subsequent struggle and adversity. We will focus on the journey to success and recovery, and hear stories of how our guests overcame trauma, and mental health challenges like ptsd, anxiety depression and phobias that have often lead to addiction, alcoholism, and disorders. While we will focus on the events themselves, and the lasting effects of these moments, our goal in this podcast is to concentrate on the positive journeys of resilience, recovery and hope that comes from these extraordinary stories. Join us for the ride of your life, and other peoples too! Why listen? We hope that our listeners will feel comfort, empowerment, strength and hope through this community of people and the stories we share. Everyone’s experiences are unique, but the circumstances around recovery and healing can be a shared and comforting journey. EMAIL: wtfmupodcast@gmail.com MUSIC by DeVyruss from Pixabay SPOTIFY: For reasons that no one at Spotify knows, our podcast does NOT play on the Spotify App from IOS devices. It works on every other platform, and even works on Spotify App from Android and works just fine on Spotify for Desktop. Spotify tell us they don' t know how to fix it. We love our listeners and encourage you to find another way, and another platform, and we apologize, this one is out of our hands.
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Your host Luke Colson recaps the previous episode, Evan’s story, and how happiness in sobriety is really possible! Thank you Evan for your honesty, humor and life changing experiences!Links for Evan:Site: https://partycoach.me/IG: https://www.instagram.com/evan_cudworth/Support the show
Evan Chudworth was addicted to partying, and with that, plenty of drink and drugs. He just didn't see a way where he could give up the hedonistic lifestyle without becoming boring!! Evan grew up in Chicago, and came out at a young age, in a religious family, and then lost his mother to cancer. Evan just didn't put any of his behaviour down to trauma, but he started to become overwhelmed with anxiety and sort help multiple times, but the drink, and then the drugs began to win. The thing is, Evan loved his people, he loved his tribe, and he needed to find a way to maintain the parties, the music, and the fun, which was his escape, but without the addictive behaviours! Listen as we journey with Evan through an extraordinary story, and his new found vocation as a sober party coach! Its a wonderful episode!Links for Evan:Site: https://partycoach.me/IG: https://www.instagram.com/evan_cudworth/Support the show
Just Luke on this one, as Kyle has welcomed his new daughter into the world! Luke chats about Amanda's story, who we met in the previous episode, and the incredible power of the human brain. LINKS for Amanda:Substack: https://keramikslu.substack.com/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668118167693842/Ball of Clay Experience:https://keramikslu.com/what-is-a-ball-of-clay-experience/Instagram: https://instagram.com/keramiksluYouTube: https://youtube.com/@keramikSLUSupport the show
Amanda Murphy joins us for an utterly brilliant episode all about life’s rollercoaster (or river as she call it!). At age 7 Amanda had already recognized her brain was different, but it wasn't until a few years later when she was fully aware of her Neurodiversity, and that her brain wanted to collect data. Data, data, data.. 24/7. She was constantly computing everything around her, she was reading 8-10 books per week, and she had a boundless appetite for information, seemingly hellbent on understanding the human behavior and why people are who they are, and why she is who she is! A serious accident when she was 30 years old meant she had to stop, for four months, she began to think about her future, and how she wanted to live. Cut to early retirement and a move to St Lucia, and best of all finding Pottery. The one thing that calms her brain, and gives her peace. What a truly amazing, funny, Inspirational episode. Enjoy!LINKS for Amanda:Being Brave: https://keramikslu.substack.com/p/being-brave-reboot#details Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668118167693842/Ball of Clay Experience:https://keramikslu.com/what-is-a-ball-of-clay-experience/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/keramiksluYouTube: https://youtube.com/@keramikSLUSupport the show
This is the After Thoughts section for the previous episode, in which Madison McGhee discussed her Father's murder! Listen as we unpack the amazing episode! Please listen, right now, its amazing!!Links for Madison:Podcast: https://linktr.ee/icecoldcasePodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/icecoldcase/Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/madison_mcghee/Website: https://icecoldcase.comSupport the show
In this must listen episode, we speak to Madison McGhee, who lost her father when she was just 6 years old. At the time she wasn't told the truth about how he had died, but at age 16, her mother finally told her that her father had been murdered, in a home invasion. Something just didn't add up, and over the years that followed, Madison made a decision that she was going to look into the unsolved case, and try to put the pieces together to find out, who killed her father. Her father's background, his dealings, and the details of the crime, just didn't make sense. One thing is clear, this was no home invasion. Please listen, right now, its amazing!!Links for Madison:Podcast: https://linktr.ee/icecoldcasePodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/icecoldcase/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/madison_mcghee/Website: https://icecoldcase.comSupport the show
Welcome to the After Thoughts section for the previous episode, in which our guest Richard Wilmore came on to discuss his amazing non profit that he works for, and the good he does and the connection he brings to hospital patience and care givers. Most importantly however, is the joy and fulfillment it brings to his life! Thank you for really cheering us up today Richard. Bravo!Hearts Need Art:Site: https://www.heartsneedart.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heartsneedart/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heartsneedartYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartsneedartSupport the show
This week's guest, Richard Wilmore, came from trauma with a Father that started battling cancer when Richard was in 2nd Grade. He remembers exactly what he was eating when he heard the news. Many years on, after a traumatic divorce, Richard finds himself helping to run Hearts Need Art, a nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX that hires local, professional creatives to provide arts engagement in hospitals to adult patients and their care teams. Richard was lost at the time he met the founder by chance, and he now lives a wonderfully full life, which really comes across in this heartfelt and tear-jerking episode. Hearts Need Art's mission is to provide moments of joy, self-expression, and connection to people facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation. Their vision is the universal accessibility of arts engagement to help everyone feel seen, heard, and loved while facing life-altering health challenges. Thank you for really cheering us up today Richard. Bravo!Hearts Need Art: Site: https://www.heartsneedart.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heartsneedart/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heartsneedartYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartsneedartSupport the show
Elvis Leon has PTSD from both his time in Iraq, and the kidnap of his father. Luke and Kyle discuss his episode (the previous episode) and just what the effects of PTSD have on a human. Elvis also lost friends this past month to suicide. He was clearly struggling and we commend his strength and story and are here for him! Thank you Elvis!Links:Website: www.storiesbyelvis.com5280 article - Ransom Road: https://www.5280.com/a-truckers-kidnapping-a-suspicious-ransom-and-a-colorado-familys-perilous-quest-for-justice/Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/mwI4hadf-Vw?si=R_4uXWv6YWGdfdaQIF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:Suicide and Crisis Helpline: https://988lifeline.org/Support the show
Elvis Leon served in Iraq, and has recently seen a number if his veteran friends and colleagues succumb to suicide. He joins us after what he describes as one of the worst months he has had. As we talk, its clear to hear the pain and anguish in his voice, as he openly discusses the trauma of war, the ptsd he experiences daily, and the desire to feel alive and find his tribe after leaving the 'adrenalin' of life on the front lines. Elvis has been keeping busy due to another shocking component in his life, that of his Father's kidnap a few years ago. His father was returned after a ransom was paid, but no one was ever punished for the crime. Elvis and his father continue to petition for justice and have a film project which has been many years in the making. This is a heartfelt and really moving episode, and one of the most raw we have ever done. Thank you Elvis, we are here for you!NOTE: Apologies for the slight Echo in the final third of the recording.Links: Website: www.storiesbyelvis.com5280 article - Ransom Road: https://www.5280.com/a-truckers-kidnapping-a-suspicious-ransom-and-a-colorado-familys-perilous-quest-for-justice/Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/mwI4hadf-Vw?si=R_4uXWv6YWGdfdaQSuicide and Crisis Helpline: https://988lifeline.org/IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:Suicide and Crisis Helpline: https://988lifeline.org/Support the show
Your hosts Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing previous episode, Christine Rose's Story, who joined us this week, to discuss her childhood, which included verbal and physical abuse, and her subsequent years growing up with multiple instances of sexual assault and even rape. Her recovery was long and traumatic, but she made it here to tell the tale. Thank you Christine! (If you missed the actual episode go back one!)Website: https://christineroseauthor.com/FB: https://m.facebook.com/christineroseauthorX: https://x.com/christineroseIG: https://instagram.com/professor.roseSupport the show
Christine Rose joins us this week, to discuss her childhood, which included verbal and physical abuse, and her subsequent years growing up with multiple instances of sexual assault and even rape. Christine didn't report any of these instances because she simply thought this was 'normal behavior' or that it was somehow 'her fault'! It took nine specialists, and her then Husband to finally convince her that she had been the victim of rape, and it was then that she slipped into a deep mental health crisis. This was just the beginning of Christine's journey, as she discovered what PTSD meant, and was able to start processing her feelings and experiences. The next part of her story takes on more tough topics as her husband had a major accident, and they eventually split, just as Christine was beginning to start her healing process. Join us to hear how Christine survived, and better still started enjoying her life as an award-winning author, technical writer, digital nomad, and international pet sitter! She now blogs and writes about trauma recovery, providing tips and tools for managing psychiatric injury, depression, and anxiety. Her memoir, One Reason to Live, follows her healing journey after these multiple traumatic events and the end of a 15-year marriage.Website: https://christineroseauthor.com/FB: https://m.facebook.com/christineroseauthorX: https://x.com/christineroseIG: https://instagram.com/professor.roseSupport the show
Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing previous Episode, Sarah's story, and the importance of understanding Mental Health and the strength of family!LINKS FOR SARAH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martin123Webpage: Sarah Martin Author - Psychosis, AuthorTiktok: SarahMartinAuthor (@sarahmartinauthor) | TikTok Instagram: Sarah Martin (@sarahmartin.author) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: (3) FacebookAmazon : Dear Psychosis, eBook : Martin, Sarah: Amazon.com.au: Kindle StoreSupport the show
Sarah Martin received a text in the middle of the night from a stranger, saying that her 21 year old Daughter, Alice, who was traveling on the other side of the world, was in trouble. Alice was last seen in Turkey, while Sarah and the rest of the family, live in Australia. This episode is a rollercoaster, as Sarah begins a race to rescue Alice from what appeared to be a psychotic break, in a city thousands of miles away. Sarah has written a book about the ordeal, and you can listen to it first hand in this raw, emotional and incredible episode! 'Dear Psychosis', is Sarah's debut book and is an account of her family's experience following their daughter's first-ever psychotic episode and the trauma that ensued. It is a story of recovery, hope and the power of family.LINKS FOR SARAH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martin123Webpage: Sarah Martin Author - Psychosis, AuthorTiktok: SarahMartinAuthor (@sarahmartinauthor) | TikTok Instagram: Sarah Martin (@sarahmartin.author) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: (3) FacebookAmazon : Dear Psychosis, eBook : Martin, Sarah: Amazon.com.au: Kindle StoreSupport the show
This is the After Thoughts section to go with the previous episode. If you didn't catch it, go back and have a listen! We would have to say that this is possible one of the most moving and inspirational episodes in recent times. When Richard Brockman found his mother’s body, the simple narrative of his childhood ended. He was just 7 years old. Luke and Kyle discuss this utterly amazing episode and what childhood trauma does, and how it is different for each person. We can all recover, and we are here to support one another. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Death-Surviving-Suicide/dp/1680998056 Linked In: https://inkwellmanagement.com/books/life-after-deathAbout Richard: https://www.cugmhp.org/faculty/richard-brockman-md/Support the show
We would have to say that this is possible one of the most moving and inspirational episodes in recent times. When Richard Brockman found his mother’s body, the simple narrative of his childhood ended. He was just 7 years old. He tells a very personal—yet tragically common—story of irredeemable loss. He discusses how a life's story forms. How it grows. How it changes. How it can be broken. And finally, how sometimes it can be repaired. It's utterly mesmerizing and at times, extremely lonely and sad. brace yourselves. As with all our episodes we are here for the journey, and the light at the end of the tunnel. Now an expert in genetics, epigenetics, and the biology of attachment, Brockman chronicles his evolution from a child overwhelmed by trauma to a man who has struggled to reclaim his past. He lays bare the core of one who is both victim and healer. By weaving together childhood despair and clinical knowledge, Brockman shows how the shattered pieces of the self—though never the same and not without scars—can sometimes be put back together again. Literally wow. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Death-Surviving-Suicide/dp/1680998056 Linked In: https://inkwellmanagement.com/books/life-after-deathAbout Richard: https://www.cugmhp.org/faculty/richard-brockman-md/Support the show
This is the after thoughts section for the previous episode, in which Elvis Leon talked about his PTSD from combat, and the kidnap of his father. Talk about the harsh realities of life. Thank you Elvis for sharing your amazing, ongoing story!NOTE: If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts please reach out to someone, anyone. Links:Website: www.storiesbyelvis.com5280 article - Ransom Road: https://www.5280.com/a-truckers-kidnapping-a-suspicious-ransom-and-a-colorado-familys-perilous-quest-for-justice/Doc Trailer: https://youtu.be/mwI4hadf-Vw?si=R_4uXWv6YWGdfdaQSupport the show
This is the After Thoughts section previous episode, where Luke and Kyle unpack what happened to our guest, James Verschoyle, when he nearly died of an allergic reaction. Join us as we discuss the lasting trauma, the panic attacks, and how this event has unlocked childhood traumas and mental health conversations, that James didn't even know he needed to address! Fascinating!Helpline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/california/UK Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/BEE POLLEN WARNING: individuals with allergies to bee stings or severe allergies to pollen and pregnant or nursing individuals and young children under the age of two should avoid consuming bee pollen or consult with a state-licensed medical professional before using it!!!Support the show
James Verschoyle was about to head to Thailand on a fasting retreat, and had just been to the gym when he sat down to have a healthy breakfast as suggested by the trip organizers. James didn't usually order 'plant based' options from the menu, so opted for something simple, yoghurt, fruit, and a smoothie.. but little did James know that this was very close to being his last meal, ever! Join us for this amazing, nail biter of an episode, as we hear how one meal nearly ended James' life. Find out what happened, and listen as James discusses the lasting trauma, the panic attacks, and how this event has unlocked childhood traumas and mental health conversations he didn't even know he needed to address! Fascinating and honest, thank you Jimmy!Helpline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/california/UK Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/BEE POLLEN WARNING: individuals with allergies to bee stings or severe allergies to pollen and pregnant or nursing individuals and young children under the age of two should avoid consuming bee pollen or consult with a state-licensed medical professional before using it!!!Support the show
Luke and Kyle reflect on an amazing never before heard episode with Dane Colson all about his spiral into depression, and the moment he faked his own death! Life is hard, there are people who can help, and in Dane's case, he just didn't know who he could speak to, and was too afraid. Our email here at the podcast is wtfmupodcast@gmail.com if you want to get in touch we are here!Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:Helpful site: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Helpful site: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/Helpful site: https://www.lifeline.org.au/USA: https://988lifeline.org/Support the show
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