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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Danielle Patrice lost her Mother to suicide when she was just 22, and as an only child, and her Father not around, she had to work out what to do and how to deal with all the things that come with a Parents death, alone and at such a young age. As Patrice looked for comfort and support, she found herself in a relationship that would become physically abusive, and so the cycle began. Danielle Patrice passionately advocated through her personal experiences to create awareness about Domestic Violence, speaking at events meeting with politicians, and organizations to further implement change for victims and survivors! Its's a thoroughly inspiring episode and we hope it will help others find strength!Danielle, is a mother of two, originally from New Jersey. Danielle Patrice graduated from Tennessee State University c/o 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications with an emphasis in Mass Communications.Finally, Danielle has a new book out now, that discusses domestic violence from a neuroscience perspective. 'Neuroscience: The Ecosystem of Domestic Violence' Amazon - https://a.co/d/iZP17c7BarnesandNoble.com - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/neuroscience-danielle-patrice/1144180026?ean=9798892389310Support the Show.
After 20 years, Ann finally found the strength to escape an abusive, emotionally crippling, and desperate marriage. Just as her life was beginning to blossom, disaster struck. After coming down with the Flu one day, Ann's health started to deteriorate, and the next day, she awoke with no feeling in her legs. After emergency, life saving surgery to remove hundreds of blood clots throughout Ann's lower body, she was told that her leg needed to be amputated. Tune in to hear how focus, faith, strength, and sheer determination would give Ann a chance to keep her legs and walk again!Website: anncknickell.comFB Page: facebook.com/anncknickellInstagram: instagram.com/anncknickellSupport the Show.
A few years ago, Anastasia Zadiek, left her house after an argument with her husband with the sole intention of ending her life. Decades of childhood trauma had led to suicidal thoughts, and that night, everything just boiled over. As she walked down to her regular hiking spot towards the cliffs, she started to think about her kids, and what her decision would do to them. Listen into this incredible episode to hear what happened to allow Anastasia to face her demons and finally ask for help. Anastasia is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction performer. She lives in San Diego, CA, where she serves as Director of Communications for the San Diego Writers Festival, as a mentor for the literary nonprofit So Say We All, and as a board member for the International Memoir Writers Association. Her first novel, Blurred Fates, won both the 2023 Sarton Award and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Find her online atSite: anastasiazadeik.comFB: facebook.com/anastasiazadeik/X: twitter.com/anastasiazadeikIG: instagram.com/anastasiazadeikSupport the Show.
Kendall Patterson joins us this week, for a simply wonderful episode. Kendall has experienced abuse (of all the kinds), poverty, traumatic events, two traumatic brain injury parents (on separate occasions!) and most of her immediate family are or were addicts. Thats just the start, in 2021, the gloves really came off, with a new baby, her immediate family would deal with covid, leukemia, alcoholism, and multiple deaths, and Kendall herself changed career, got divorced, and lost her father in a matter of weeks. This is when she made her agreement to change her life, forever!She is a hopeful Ted talker and podcast lover, and guested on a number of amazing podcasts. Kendall uses her experiences to help others live an abundant and grateful life. Never settle for less than you deserve, this episode channels positivity and awesomeness! Thank you Kendall!IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendallpattersonre/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendallpatterson_reSupport the Show.
David was a young, successful, high-flying executive, making his way to the top! First working for a record label in LA, he then fell into the business and marketing side of the adult film industry! By his twenties, he had 'the cars, the girls, the houses, and the expensive watches', and he felt he had the world at his feet. Then came Heroin. David's story plays out like a real life Hollywood Movie, and as heroin addiction took hold, he would lose everything. His battle against the addiction, the desperate friends and family that tried to help, and the eventual jail time, all make for a survival story like nothing you have heard before.CONTENT / TRIGGER WARNING: Heroin use and addiction.Helpful Links from David:Drug Abuse Helplines https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/contact-usSubstance Abuse Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineAA: https://aa.org/Support the Show.
During his 35+ year career, Professor Pete Alexander had the privilege to work in a variety of positions including Sales, Marketing, College Professor and Small Business Owner. Each role had one thing in common - high stress - to the point he was diagnosed with stress-related diabetes and ended up in the hospital with a severe case of diabetic ketoacidosis, a few hours away from falling into a coma!It was a reality check! When you don’t have your health, not much else matters. Prof. Pete knew it was time for me to walk away even though I had a great job, secure income, and good benefits. Interestingly, his coworkers and peers were very supportive and most of them told him they admired his decision to put health first before career, because they were contemplating the same thing. He realized then that it wasn’t just him, and set out to help other hard-driving leaders avoid the same mistakes and immensely benefit from the wonderful tools and techniques he has learned and experienced first-hand. In addition to a video series, Professor Pete has launched a book on Amazon, which became an international bestseller. He was selected as a TEDx speaker and best of all, he is a certified Laughter Yoga teacher and improv comedy cast member! Thank You Pete for sharing your inspiring story!LINK HERE:Site: https://petealexander.comSupport the Show.
Megan Harris is the author of 'Not You' – a memoir of her life as a young mother and mixed-race woman stuck in a cycle of abuse. With her first abortion at age 18, her first child at 19, a long series of bad relationships with men who demean and abuse her, and her own struggles with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and lack of self-confidence, Megan works to break free and provide a life for herself and her children that she can be proud of. Truly real and relatable. We hope that this amazing episode will allow others to find their own confidence within themselves. Megan's story if one of hope and strength, and is all about learning to find love for yourself when it is seemingly impossible. Megan found the strength to break free from hurtful cycles and move toward a better future.Site: www.meganharrism.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/meganhm.writesSupport the Show.
Many years ago, despite living what many would consider a great life, Sarah Bettman couldn’t help but feel like something was missing...like there was something more to be had. She has a distinct memory of sitting in her car on her way home from work. She was stopped at a stop sign, staring aimlessly at heavy raindrops hitting the windshield. It was a heavy rain and the wipers couldn’t keep up. But alas, they kept wiping. Wipe by wipe, She stared and thought, “is this really all there is?” Turns out, it wasn’t. And she would soon discover that she was not living authentically or being true to herself. This wasn’t intentional, she didn't even know that she had an authentic self let alone how to live authentically...and then she started to see that the world is not set up to support women to do so. She had gotten into this situation following all that she thought she was supposed to do, as many of us do, but eventually found that this quest drained me. She could no longer keep up. After looking at all the areas of her life with a critical (but loving) eye, She was able to pinpoint the things that were draining her energy, as well as things that bring her joy. She took back control of my life, and started feeling whole again. Join us for a a wonderfully honest and frank chat about how we can take back control of our lives and happiness!Site: https://www.sarahbettman.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/sea2mountains/FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachBettmanSupport the Show.
This week, we welcome Leah Drew to the show, and what a wonderful episode it is! After enduring an emotionally challenging childhood, surviving a pancreatic tumor at 16 years old, suffering with severe physical pain, facing significant chronic health problems, and nearly committing suicide, Leah found herself fed-up with the traditional “treat the symptom” approach adopted by the western medical system. Years of suffering with her mental, emotional & physical health without the right support led Leah to take her well-being into her own hands. She set out on a path toward self-healing, with the goal of transforming a life once overshadowed by pain and emotional turmoil, into one filled with authentic connection, immense joy, and unconditional love. Leah knows what it’s like to feel stressed, stuck, triggered, and overwhelmed in life without the right guidance and she now runs a business that sets out to help others avoid feeling the same. We are sure that many of you will identify with these helpless feelings, and take comfort, advise, and hope in what is discussed this week! Site: https://www.leahdrew.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodywithleah/FB: https://www.facebook.com/leah.drewEmail: Leah@mindbodywithleah.comSupport the Show.
TW / CONTENT WARNING: This story involves details of kidnap and sexual assault and may be triggering. Listener discretion advised.Flashback episode, one of our Most listened to. It was just an ordinary day, Rhiannon was washing her car in broad daylight, she was 19 years old. Moments later she would be kidnapped at knife point and put though a harrowing ordeal including physical and sexual assault. 20 years later, she is telling her story, to help others realize that they too can reclaim their lives. Thank you, Rhiannon, for this brave and extraordinary chat with us. NOTE: As hard as this story is to listen to, we do focus on Rhiannon's recovery, how she made it through her ordeal, and what the last 20 years has been like on her road to recovery.Links from Rhiannon24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPERAINN: https://www.rainn.orgRhiannon's Insta: @mybeautyfromashesSupport the Show.
Randy Brown faced a dramatic plunge to the depths of depression, after not one, but two of his four daughter’s sudden deaths. This was followed by addiction, and then divorce, prison, and a career lost forever. His book, Rebound Forward is a transparent and honest look at his life and how adversity helped him rebound and has shaped him into the person he is today. Few are willing to publicly admit their poor choices and impending consequences, but Randy is one of those rare people who thrive on it. This ability has become the trademark of who he is and how committed he is to alerting others to the danger of allowing secrets to live and fester, only to realize the powers of destruction too late. Randy is a transformational speaker, international author, and networking expert. His experience spans over 30 years of sharing life-changing messages to hundreds of audiences. Links For Randy:Site: www.coachrb.comAll social media: http://linktr.ee/rbspeaksSupport the Show.
TW: Contains conversations about sexual and physical abuse.Bhavya Gaur is a survivor of abuse and domestic violence. In this extraordinary and empowering episode, she takes us through her life growing up in India, getting married, having kids, and eventually leaving her abusive husband for a new life in Canada. Bhavya first experienced sexual abuse, as a young child, by a family member. More forms of abuse would follow through her early life, both emotional and physical. After a terrifying physical encounter with her husband, she decided enough was enough and she found the strength and power to leave him, and went in search of a new life for her and her children. She migrated to Canada from India 22 years ago to her start life from scratch. Having experienced life from a place of complete disempowerment, shame, unworthiness and judgement, she has travelled the distance from no esteem, and zero confidence to living a joyous, soulfully empowered life.Besides being an energy healer, she is a transformational Life Coach, and her goal is to bring a refreshing and uplifting perspective that revolves around resilience, personal growth, and the beauty inherent in our daily lives to everyone she comes in contact with.Links:Website: kindredsoulzs.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/officialbhavyagaur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavyagaur/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavyagaurofficial/ Support the Show.
Josh Rogers joins us for an amazing chat, in this must listen episode! Josh was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness as a child, He was kicked out of family home at 16 as a registered alcoholic, and was hospitalized into a young adult mental health ward on suicide watch at 17. After finally getting sober and his life back on track, he was nearly killed crossing the road, at age 19. Join us to hear how Josh awoke from a coma, and made a commitment to start to live his life in the right way. Its an amazing episode, truly inspiring! LINKS:Facebook: Josh Rogers / That Listening Guy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009913834705IG: https://www.instagram.com/_thatlisteningguy?igsh=OW04cWt5MzU0MGo5&utm_source=qrTW: This episode discusses suicidal ideation, drink and drug addiction, and emotional and physical abuse.Support the Show.
Suzanne Jabour is a grieving mom who has found meaning in her loss through opening up conversations about grief – how it really works and how we can support people experiencing it. Suzanne came on our show to share her moving and heartbreaking story, but, as with all our guests, we focus on the journey through the darkness, and Suzanne's story is simply wonderful, as she talks about her slow recovery and grieving process through all the pain and trauma. Suzanne is here to share her story in order to help normalize grief as a healthy response to losses big and small. She works with organizations and businesses to build the skills and protocols to better support people who are grieving at work. She also works with grievers to help find their own grief path. She is a certified Grief Educator, Transformational Coach and Workshop Leader.LINKS:Website https://www.SuzanneJabour.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-jabourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068042081183&mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: http://instagram.com/suzannejabourgriefeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSkLcnP4U4K3SfwFKEjnQ Grief Educator for business leaders: https://linktr.ee/suzannejabourgriefeducationSupport the Show.
Stephany Ann is a survivor of narcissistic abuse and has experienced relationship trauma through two marriages to narcissists. Stephany intimately understands the depths of emotional pain, isolation, and self-doubt thats comes with such experiences. Her journey from victimhood to victory is truly awe-inspiring, fueled by an unwavering belief in the incredible capacity of the human spirit for healing and growth. Stephany has expertise as an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, and has discovered the incredible power of this modality in releasing emotional blockages, eliminating self-sabotaging patterns, and cultivating a life filled with joy, balance, and self-empowerment. To add, she draws from her experience as an attorney, to provide invaluable insights into dealing with a narcissist in court. Her expertise in navigating the legal system while facing the challenges of narcissistic trauma adds a unique perspective to her transformative journey. As a dedicated mom to three boys, Stephany understands the importance of healing and breaking free from the cycle of abuse for the sake of future generations. Her personal experiences as a parent further enrich her ability to connect with others and guide them on healing from narcissistic abuse.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephany-annSupport the Show.
Welcome to our first guest episode of 2024! Season 4 is upon us and we are thrilled to have Michelle Glogovac on the show to kick us off! Michelle lost her father at 7 years old, and soon after had to deal with an absent mother for reasons she will explain! Michelle realized she had to fend for herself and worked hard through school and secured a corporate job that she continued for nearly two decades! When she was let go, now a mother of two kids (born one year apart!!), Michelle decided it was time for a pivot in her career. It was at about this time when Michelle had a pain in her back, but something was not quite right, it felt different. Michelle explains how she fought to get seen by a doctor (they told her it wasn't and emergency and to come in 'later in the week', so she went to the ER, where they would eventually discover blood clots on her lungs, and require immediate life saving treatment! The doctor said she would be dead of she had waited for the appointment 'later in the week'.Links for Michelle:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-simplified-life/id1479782634Agency: https://themlgcollective.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac/FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheMLGCollective/Support the Show.
Well, here we are, as we embark on our fourth year and fourth season of our globally acclaimed Podcast, Well, 'That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events'. If you have just found us, you have over 100 episodes to go back and listen too! Each week, we have a new guest, discussing their story! Stories of triumph over trauma. And Season 4 promises to be one of the best seasons yet! So, buckle up, and join Luke Colson and Kyle Wise, as we say hello to 2024, and prepare for the rollercoaster ahead!WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? - wtfmupodcast@gmail.comTrigger Warning: Intro to Season 4 episode contains discussions of Trauma, Suicide, and Alligator Attacks!Support the Show.
Its the LAST episode of 2023! What a year of amazing episodes and growth we have had! Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode, as always, and round up Season 3 and another brilliant year. Thank you to all our guests and listeners!Links for Jan:Facebook: @jsburlauthorInstagram: @jsburlauthorLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jan-burl-4476b416Website: http://www.thundercrestbooks.comSupport the show
Jan Burl is a hemorrhagic stroke survivor who recently obtained her Masters in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She is now an international motivational speaker on Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury!As a child, Jan was adopted into an alcoholic and abusive house, this was the first experience of what was to be a very traumatic rollercoaster ride, over the coming decades. Often common with ptsd sufferers, Jan couldn't sit still in later life, she would keep herself busy working multiple jobs until she was hospitalized with three heart attacks while in her mid forties. Skipping the advise of doctors to slow down, Jan got back to work as soon as she could but the worst was still to come, when she suffered her hemorrhagic stroke which nearly killed her. Paralysis and all sorts of issues with speech and thought, meant her life would never be the same again. Join us to hear about Jan’s ongoing recovery, through rebuilding her speech and learning to walk, and the amazing and heartwarming stories of returning to her school as a teacher and how the kids rallied around to help. Jan resides in rural northern NY, with her dog Tippy. Her first children’s book in a series Tippy’s New Friend (about Tippy, Lana, and a lonely white dragon) is out in bookstores and online. She is also completing a post-stroke memoir. Her poems have appeared in numerous E-zines and compilations. The stroke took her mobility, but not her creativity. Her favorite thing to tell people is “Make every day an extraordinary day!”Links for Jan:Facebook: @jsburlauthorInstagram: @jsburlauthorLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jan-burl-4476b416Website: http://www.thundercrestbooks.comSupport the Show.
Luke and Kyle unpack the previous episode, Andy's Story, which was simply amazing. It’s a wonderful and heartfelt episode about just how life can be flipped upside down at the drop of a hat. We discuss the diagnosis, the mental rollercoaster, the journey through to the operation, and the recovery process. Andy is able to bring a really down to earth and very open conversation to what is often seen as a taboo or stigmatized subject, especially among Men. Let's talk about it folks! Thanks Andy!Links From Andy:Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Time-How/dp/1847924018 Support the show
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