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

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss the resilience and power of the human spirit, and how surrounding yourself with the right people is key to a happy life. Amanda, like many of her guests, removed the toxicity from her life after one struggle and trauma after another. It's an amazing lesson. Go where the love is. the rest will follow. Helpful Links from Amanda: National Suicide Prevention...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda was in the Foster Care system from 12 years old. While some of her carers were great, many abused the system, using her for money and forcing her to work. She was left to fend for herself as a teenager and would end up in an abusive relationship that nearly killed her. Amanda came through such intense struggle and hardship, including the suicide of her new partner, that its...

Send us Fan Mail It's amazing to think that someone can take their own life, when they seem to have things to live for.  When depression and suicidal thoughts take over, it's all consuming, and we discuss how close Rob came, and how thankful we are, and he is, that he chose a new path. TRIGGER / CONTENT WARNING: Contains descriptions of a suicide attempt. Links from Rob: Rob's Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail When Rob was a child, he nearly died falling through ice, but to add to that traumatic experience, his parents didn't seem to care. Moments from our childhood mold us into who we are and how we feel. Rob takes us through an amazing series of events that led to his suicide attempt, his survival, and the subsequent redefining of his life as he decided to finally take control. S...

Send us Fan Mail It's another 'after thoughts' section to help us digest the amazing episode we just listened to. Debra's Story was one of the most powerful yet, and even brought your hosts, Luke and Kyle, to tears! Running so fast to get away from our feelings just isn't the answer. Helpful links from Debra: Debra's site: https://www.sunderlandcoaching.com/ LinkedIn:...

Send us Fan Mail As a child caught in the middle of angry, battling parents, Debra suffered extreme trauma. As she grew up, she developed an unhealthy obsession with success, and achievement. At age 42, her constant drive and need to push herself to the limits, would result in a near fatal accident. This episode has it all, as Debra suggests that we slow down, breathe, and stop running away! Links...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss JT's amazing story. JT realized he had a problem and made the decision to stop drinking. This was a positive step. What wasn't a positive step was how he decided to do it! Stay safe out there, and if you think you have a problem, please seek help. Center for Addiction and Mental Health, CAMH. in Toronto: https://www.camh.ca/ Alcoholics Anonymous: ht...

Send us Fan Mail What happens if you are alcohol dependent and you try and go cold turkey without medical help? Well, JT wrote a book about it, 'I Forgot To Stay Sober', because he nearly died. In this episode we dig into the devastating effects of alcoholism, and hear JT's story of liberation from the chains of his addiction. Oh, and he is really funny too.. JT's Book: Website...

Send us Fan Mail 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 unbearable trauma. We are here to support one another. Helpful Info from Rhiannon 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE RAINN: https://...

Send us Fan Mail TW / CONTENT WARNING: This story involves details of kidnap and sexual assault and may be triggering. Listener discretion advised. 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 telli...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle do our best to stay in the middle of the road on this one. After Anthony's amazing story of hope, courage, and recovery from trauma, we are just glad he survived, and is here to tell his story! Remember to consult with a professional before embarking on any of these related treatments. Helpful links from Tony: Tony’s healing journey - https://tonyperzow.substack...

Send us Fan Mail This one is utterly fascinating.  Anthony's childhood was filled with trauma. His story details some really scary moments with his mentally ill Mother.  He discusses how these moments effected him as he grew up. It effected who he was and especially effected his relationships. To add, 2020 would prove to be his biggest challenge yet, with a series of unfortunate events that w...

Send us Fan Mail TW: Self Harm and Eating Disorders. Luke and Kyle discuss Christina's amazing story of self discovery, and why we seek to control things through addictive traits as a means to make ourselves feel better. Helpful Links from Christina: Support - Project HEAL: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ Support - ANAD: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/ Pickles and Vodka we...

Send us Fan Mail TW / CONTENT WARNING: Self Harm / Eating Disorders: Christina grew up with 7 siblings, in a fundamental Christian 'Cult', home schooled until she was 17 years old, and 'protected' from main stream media, pop culture, and rock music..! At just 13 her journey of self harm and bulimia would begin. In this raw and honest story, Christina discusses her trauma, and h...

Send us Fan Mail In this 20th episode special of Luke and Kyle's podcast, we discuss Robin's story of drug and alcohol excess, that nearly killed him at Glastonbury Festival! More so, we discuss 'the bigger picture' and why we feel the need to self medicate? Why do we run away from our thoughts and feelings? How can we become 'OK' with who we are? How can we believe i...

Send us Fan Mail Robin was from a 'normal' family, growing up in the Midlands in England through the eighties and nineties. He came out as gay in his late teens, and felt liberated. But, years of running away from his 'true self', would culminate in a shocking sequence of drug fueled events that would leave him minutes from death at Glastonbury Festival. 20 years on, Robin coac...

Send us Fan Mail For many of us, we may not even realize we are in an abusive relationship, until it's too late.  Kyle and Luke discuss the amazing strength that Christina needed to get away from her abuser. If you are in trouble, please seek help. Helpful Links from Christina: Christina's Website: https://christinahoag.com Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline: https://thehotline.org Soj...

Send us Fan Mail CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNING: Discusses domestic abuse, domestic violence, emotional and physical abuse. This week's story plays out like a psychological thriller from the Hollywood archives. What would you do if 'the one' turned out to be manipulative. abusive, and violent, and would not let you leave!? This story takes courage, and as always, we focus on triumph...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle reflect on Kyle M's story! Wow. We discuss faith, fear of death, and the afterlife. Oh, and not giving a f*ck about your credit score!! Helpful Links from Kyle: Vanderbilt in Nashville: https://www.vanderbilthealth.com Medical Trauma: https://www.healthline.com/health/i-have-medical-ptsd Crisis helpline: https://www.calhope.org/ Articles: https://www.theatlantic...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle knew something was seriously wrong, in a panic, he drove himself to the ER, and woke up 17 days later. A huge medical event had left him in a coma, he had flatlined for 11 minutes, and his family had been called in to say goodbye. We discuss the events leading up to, during, and after this life changing experience. Its utterly unbelievable!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Mental Health awareness is such an important thing. A huge lack of understanding, and compassion, led to some seriously traumatizing situations in Lisa's Story. Next week, May 20th 2021, is Mental Health Action Day. Kyle and Luke are not experts, but we are learning a thing or two through these stories, and we hope you are too! Helpful Links from Lisa: Site: http://mindingmen...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa always knew there was something different about her son, then, one day, he was taken from her and placed in a Mental Care Facility against his will.  Unable to see him, and desperate for answers, she demanded action.  A story of a misunderstood child with bipolar disorder, turns into an emotional and inspiring tale of how we all can effect change! Go Lisa!! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After an enlightening chat with Justin about the trauma's of being a child with an alcoholic father, Kyle and Luke discuss what really was said in that kitchen scene. How would you deal with something like that, would you be able to forgive as Justin did? So inspirational. Find Justin and his Movie! The Golden Age. Film: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M98K6NJ Facebook Film: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Justin was traumatized after growing up with an abusive, alcoholic Father. He needed to get his story out there, so, he made a movie! In 'The Golden Age' (Amazon Prime) Justin plays a musician, on a journey, to recover from his troubled past. This episode is a deep dive into emotional trauma caused by tough parental relationships. As always, focusing on hope, and triumph...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle summarize the  extraordinary events from Shelly's story.  We can't imagine what it must have been like for Shelly through all of the situations she endured. A story of survival and a message of hope for people out there who are going through similar darkness. Some helpful Links from Shelly: Domestic Violence https://www.thehotline.org/ Child Abuse https://w...