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

Send us Fan Mail TRIGGER WARNING: Bullying and Domestic Abuse, listener discretion advised. At just 7 years old, Steph was dealing with her parents divorce, and an identity crisis. She wanted to be herself, an individual, to dress how she wanted, to be a tomboy, and to be free,. But, even at such a tender age, she was faced with objection and ridicule at what she looked like and how she behaved. O...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle get existential, as we recap the rollercoaster of the previous episode, Ben's Story. Having to deal with a child's death, and then losing custody of your three foster children, and then losing your job.. and still keep your faith, is quite extraordinary.  Respect and high fives to you Ben. Links from Ben: Ben's Podcast 'Threads': www.threadsp...

Send us Fan Mail Sorry, this one is heart-wrenching,  but its an important episode to share. Ben ran a youth group, fresh out of college, and formed some amazing bonds with some amazing kids. One day Ben received news that the one of the kids that he was close with, had died in a BMX accident.  More trauma was to come for Ben and his wife, when they found out that the three small children they had...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle gets quite worked up in this After thoughts section, about why men have to give us such a bad name. All joking aside, the trauma we just heard about in Melanie's story, what she went through with both her supposed step dads growing up, and then her partners, with repeat toxic behavior, Its a wonder she even wanted to chat to us! We are glad she did! Links from Melanie Yo...

Send us Fan Mail Melanie had lived with six 'step dads' by the time she was 16 years old. Several were abusive, and when she was old enough, she finally escaped the nightmare. Amazingly though, that wasn't the end of toxic relationships for Melanie. In this fired up and passionate episode, Melanie looks back and just cannot believe she continued the cycle of toxicity, by inviting me...

Send us Fan Mail Your hosts Luke and Kyle unpack the three traumatic experiences our guest Leslie walked us through, and reflect on her strength and courage. It's amazing how some of these awful events often jump start us to really find out about ourselves, and allow us to begin a journey of healing and fulfillment. extraordinary really!! TRIGGER / CONTENT WARNING: Discusses some details of a...

Send us Fan Mail Leslie takes us through three events that happened over a short period of time, that really tested her will to survive. The first was when she was raped while serving in the US Navy, the second not long after was the sudden death of her sister at 37 years old, and the third was the birth of her son that resulted in an emergency c-section and nearly killed her. A candid, raw, and h...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Kyle is way, and it's the first after thoughts section where it's just Luke talking to, well, Luke.  Kellen was such a wonderful guest with so much energy and so many stories. In this short summary of the episode, Luke discusses keeping a open mind when it comes to stories of near death and the after life, because, well, you never know! Website: https://www.ke...

Send us Fan Mail After decades of severe depression and major addictions, Kellen was finally on the road to recovery. Then, suddenly,  he became gravely ill. As doctors struggled to diagnose Kellen at the hospital, he slipped into a Coma and the doctors were certain he would die. That's when he met 'God' and had a number of 'conversions' during his near death experience. T...

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 Luke and Kyle recap Paula's amazing story of Tourette's and Murder! An amazing double pronged episode that shows the resilience of the human spirit and that we don't need to be defined that the experiences that happen to us. Links from Paula / Jess FB: https://www.facebook.com/jesssqueaks Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jesssqueaks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jes...

Send us Fan Mail This is like 2 x episodes in one,. The first half documents the onset of Paula's Tourette's Syndrome,  and what it's like to live for years with varying ticks including squealing and opera singing!! It's fascinating. The second act takes a somber turn as we discuss the loss of Paula's siblings, including the recent murder of her brother. You will cry, laug...

Send us Fan Mail Addiction can often be covering up a bigger emotional or traumatic issue. Drink, drugs, eating disorders, gambling and other forms of addiction are all encompassing and overpowering and it take a monumental effort to overcome and recover from what is often years of addictive behavior. Luke and Kyle reflect on Garys amazing story.  If you didn't listen to Gary's story, go...

Send us Fan Mail TW: Gambling and Suicidal Thoughts. Addiction comes in many forms, and in Gary's case, it was Gambling that was to bring him to his knees. What started as a fun distraction became an all encompassing nightmare for Gary, and everyone around him. If he wasn't gambling, he was obsessing about it, and thinking of ways he could get his next fix. As the money vanished, he woul...

Send us Fan Mail Faith is an intriguing topic. Losing your original faith system, doubting everything, deconstructing 40 years of your beliefs, and starting again, is just remarkable. Luke and Kyle discuss Rebekah and you new found happiness and freedom. Links from Rebekah: Links from Rebekah: Site: https://rebekahslider.com/ Email: hello@rebekahslider.com FB: Facebook.com/rebekahslider Insta: @Be...

Send us Fan Mail Rebekah  and her 4 siblings were brought up by strict Christian parents, where the bible was the letter of the law, and physical contact was almost obsolete. As a teen, she rebelled, breaking free from the constraints of her parents rule, only to find herself missing the security of her Christian faith a few years later. She returned to church, both her and her husband became Past...

Send us Fan Mail What an amazing insight into what it is like living with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.  Luke and Kyle discuss the episode,  Adam's Story, and take all the inspiration from a man who's mantra is simply, 'Never Give Up!'..  Thank you Adam. Links from Adam: Website: www.meditationnotmedicine.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-n...

Send us Fan Mail After experiencing back pain over a few months, Adam went for a simple corrective back surgery. After the surgery went well, he was surprised to be called back to the doctors office two weeks later. At age 39, Adam was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS. Things would never be the same again. In this riveting episode, Adam, now 52, discusses how the disease has progressed, the m...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode, Heidi's Story, and chat about how loss and grief can effect people in different ways. We may often feel that we  are grieving too much, or sometimes not enough...  the reality is, there is no right or wrong way to grieve, its a very personal experience! Links from Heidi: Website: www.heididunstan.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Send us Fan Mail Heidi had finally begun to feel alive after years of depression and suicidal thoughts, and had met the man of her dreams, Mike, in a seminar. They fell in love and began a life together. Then, the day before her 40th Birthday, Mike, had a massive heart attack in front of her. She tried CPR, and she watched while the first responders did everything they could but they couldn't...

Send us Fan Mail For anyone to come through 20 years of an abusive marriage is one thing, to then become dangerously ill and nearly lose your legs, is another thing altogether! Luke and Kyle discuss the strength and courage shown by Ann, who simply never gave up! Links from Ann: Website: anncknickell.com FB Page: facebook.com/anncknickell Instagram: instagram.com/anncknickell Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail In this week, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we are seeing and hearing many accounts of the events of that horrific day. However, out of the darkness and the ashes, come stories of survival and hope. Luke and Kyle discuss Diana's story, her own personal trauma she went on though that fateful day, and the growth and empowerment she has found over the last 2 x decades. Inspiring...

Send us Fan Mail Diana was 17 years old, in the first class of her high school day, when she saw the first plane explode into one of the Twin Towers, just 2 x blocks away. Her story of the events that day, the confusion, the panic, and the memory black outs that she buried along with the trauma, make for an incredible and emotional episode. This week, on the 20th anniversary of the atrocities, we...