Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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!...

Send us Fan Mail 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.com 52...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail In this can't miss episode, Dane Colson publicly speaks, for the first time, about his actions 21 years ago, that brought him and his family to the brink! Unable to cope with the pressures of life, money, and an unplanned baby on the way, Dane was contemplating suicide, but then for a reason he still to this day cannot explain,  he hatched a plan to fake his own death, and st...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss rejection and how we are moulded so heavily as children. Amanda was so desperate to feel acceptance and a love that she never had, that she would literally do anything to feel loved in any way she could. Links from Amanda: website www.amandaacker.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/amanda.acker2017 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theletgoodthingsin...

Send us Fan Mail As a child, Amanda was abandoned and rejected by her parents, and she quickly came off the rails. Drink turned to drugs, and soon Amanda was facing lengthy Jail time for a botched home robbery. Now free once again and with her life completely turned around, Amanda talks openly about how the lack of parental love as a child left her trying to find happiness in all the wrong places....

Send us Fan Mail Just Luke on this after thoughts section, as we look back on the previous episode, in which Roger Williams packed in his working life in search of something more fulfilling! Roger  is a father of three, author, podcaster, mentor, adventurer, and Head Crosser Offer of his bucket list. After more than 30 years working in the youth development and teaching field, a year in quarantine...

Send us Fan Mail Roger Williams is a father of three, author, podcaster, mentor, adventurer, and Head Crosser Offer of his bucket list. After more than 30 years working in the youth development and teaching field, a year in quarantine, and two heart attacks, Roger made a dramatic life change! He embarked on an adult gap year to prioritize a life in which he is known not by his professional work, b...

Send us Fan Mail NOTE: Luke and Kyle are on vacation, so we have left you with one of our most listened to episodes from 2 years ago, and will be back next week! Rhiannon is amazing. What she went through is almost unfathomable. Luke and Kyle discuss how life can change in the blink of an eye, and how Rhiannon, like many of our guests, embarked on a long journey of recovery through seemingly unbea...

Send us Fan Mail NOTE: Luke and Kyle are on vacation, so we have left you with one of our most listened to episodes from 2 years ago, and will be back next week! 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...

Send us Fan Mail Marci Marie Simmons was from a good upbringing, and had a good job. She had made a few wrong turns along the way but was doing well. After realizing the company she was working for  was taking part in some not so above board accounting, Marci started doing some 'creative accounting' of her own. So, she had found a way to steal funds on a regular basis, and had become add...

Send us Fan Mail Marci Marie Simmons was from a good upbringing, and had a good job. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for in 2011 for stealing a total of $367k. Although a lot of money, the punishment did not match the crime. She was in a maximum security prison with violent offenders, and even spent time in solitary! Luke and Kyle discuss this amazing previous episode!!! Links from Marci:...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Landes has been through a lot! And he has lived to tell the tale, and we are glad he did just that on our podcast! This is the AFTER THOUGHTS section for the previous episode, Craig's Story, where your hosts Luke and Kyle have a natter about the the episode and have if your lucky, come out with some pearls of wisdom! Enjoy! Email the show: wtfmupodcast@gmail.com Links f...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Landes has been through a lot, and he has lived to tell the tale! We are glad he did just that on our podcast, and what an amazing story it is! Craig's journey happened in three key parts, starting with a total u-turn of his life as a Pastor, when he packed in his church career after a decade! After that came some interesting career choices, some good, some bad, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Sorry for the rather husky and very short after thoughts section this week, Luke has lost his voice, so we will see you on the next episode, and thank you all for your love and support so far Through our amazing podcast journey! The previous episode was Monique's story, and it really was an absolute belter. Thank you Monique! Links fro Monique: Website: www.ardourwellness.com...

Send us Fan Mail When Monique Gibson first entered her twenties, she had big plans, adventures to go on, things to do, careers to build. The world had a very different plan. It all started very slowly, a weird symptom here and there, dizzy spells, exhaustion, belly aches. Over a course of 6 months, her body started to deteriorate so quickly she was concerned it was a degenerative condition like MS...

Send us Fan Mail This is the AFTER THOUGHTS section for the previous episode, Christy's Story, where your hosts, Luke and Kyle, unpack what we just heard! She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic and eighteen years as a professional firefighter/paramedic. While active as a first responder, Christy never allowed the experiences of her tough job to get to her,  even thou...

Send us Fan Mail Christy Warren is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic and eighteen years as a professional firefighter/paramedic. While active as a first responder, Christy never allowed the experiences of her tough job to get to her,  even though she had seen some of the most shocking and awful t...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode, Lisa's Story, in which Dr Lisa Smith discusses a number of Sexual Violence and Assault incidents within her own family unit.  She would learn that these such incidents were not isolated, and soon realized that the issue of Sexual Assault in her community was all too common.  It's a heavy episode and very inspiring talking to Li...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Lisa Smith is a professor, hypnotherapist, author, and advocate who has helped many people for the past 20+ years overcome trauma from PTSD, abuse (physical, sexual & emotional) & other mental health issues. In many cases, she is likely the only person that her clients confide in regarding their sexual assault or rape. This is a very hard hitting episode so be warned! L...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kyle and Luke for this after thoughts section, as we reflect on Jaclyn Beckerman's episode,  who discussed her incredible journey, navigating her ADHD, her troubled relationship with her Mother, and some jaw dropping revelations about her now Ex-Husband, that led to her breaking free from her marriage and beginning a journey of self discovery and purpose! Kyle and Luke d...

Send us Fan Mail Jaclyn Beckerman joins us for an incredible episode about navigating her ADHD, her troubled relationship with her Mother, and some jaw dropping revelations about her now Ex-Husband, that led to her breaking free from her marriage and beginning a journey of self discovery and purpose! Carrying childhood trauma into adult relationships is such a minefield and often leaves us vulnera...

Send us Fan Mail This is the very funny after thoughts section where Luke and Kyle chat about the previous episode. Jeffrey Davis went though a tough divorce, but rather than let it knock him down, he used his learnings to do some serious soul searching, looking inwards at who he was, why his past relationships had failed, and so began a journey to decided to implement change for a better life! Lu...