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

Send us Fan Mail The fact that Shelly is still here, is amazing. The fact that Shelly is telling her story to help others, is even more amazing.  A story of strength and courage through a life of unfathomable trauma. Domestic violence, abuse, rape, and the loss of her mother to cancer and later, her fiance to a gun. An incredible story.. TW / CONTENT WARNING: Abuse, rape, domestic violence, eating...

Send us Fan Mail There are a million reasons why we might be scared of love, especially if we have loved, and lost, in the past. In this after thoughts section, we discuss how to overcome our feelings of fear when it comes to letting down our barriers, and really allowing people in! Helpful links from Natasha and Jachym: Site: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.appl...

Send us Fan Mail TW: PARENTAL SUICIDE: When Jachym was 6 years old, his father committed suicide. The trauma meant he would never let anyone in for two decades, including his wife Natasha. One day,  as past emotions began to flood out, Jachym was finally able  to begin the healing and piecing together of his relationship with Natasha.. That, however, was just the beginning..  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Perspective, it's all about perspective. Luke and Kyle discuss the themes of resilience and perseverance that we heard in JoJo's story,  and we ask, just what does it take to rise above such a traumatic experience, and turn it into hope and positivity. Helpful links from JoJo: https://www.simplyjojomarie.com/ https://www.gavindashley.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com...

Send us Fan Mail We love to focus on the resilience of the human spirit. Join us on JoJo Marie's journey through a life dominated by paralyzing fear, culminating in a critical and life-altering illness that left her bedridden for 1,460 Days! JoJo Marie shares her path from trauma and fear, to self-discovery and authentication, using the struggle of illness as a catalyst for real change in her...

Send us Fan Mail TW: Depression and Suicide: In this very open and honest re-cap of 'Justin's Story', Luke and Kyle get vulnerable. If we don't talk about our feelings, we can't start the healing process. Mental Health, and in particular depression related suicide,  should be a topic we can all feel comfortable discussing! Come on! We can do it! Helpful Links from Justin:...

Send us Fan Mail TW / CONTENT WARNING: Discusses depression and suicidal thoughts. From and early age, Justin wanted to be 'someone else'. His feelings of being worthless would lead him to start planning his suicide. A heartfelt story of living with undiagnosed clinical depression, and slowly losing a grip on reality. As addiction took hold, he nearly threw in the towel.  but one final s...

Send us Fan Mail Wow, what an episode! Kyle, also a boxing fan, talks about his love for training and how it serves as a form of release. What we are learning, is that It's never too late to face your past traumas and start living your life again.  There is help out there. We are not alone. Helpful links from Tiffanee: Website - https://www.tiffaneeandco.com.au/ Podcast - https://podcasts.app...

Send us Fan Mail Pure inspiration! Tiff lived in the fast lane, keeping as busy as possible, presenting a persona to others that she was 'OK'. Then, one day, while training for a corporate Boxing match, memories from past abuse came flooding back. Seemingly locked away forever, Tiff recalls the weeks of tears, the self awakening, and the strength she gained to face her fears. In this ext...

Send us Fan Mail Gosh. Where to start? Kyle's Story of sexual abuse as a child, was nothing short of incredible. We heard how he was somehow able to find light, at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel. We discuss his story, and offer some insight into my neighbor's vacuuming habits also! Helpful links from Kyle: https://www.rainn.org https://1in6.org https://www.nsvrc.org Our podcast...

Send us Fan Mail WARNING: Contains discussions about sexual abuse as a child, and sexual trauma.  This is a brave, honest and emotional story beginning when Kyle was just 6 years old. While we don't go into explicit details of the abuse, we advise listener discretion. The focus on this story, as always, is the journey of courage, hope, and triumph through adversity. We hear how Kyle survived...

Send us Fan Mail This one is good. Kyle brings some wonderful insights to the forefront as we discuss what gives someone the strength and courage to get back up, after they have been knocked down, time and time again. Oh, and watch out for the alligators! Helpful Links from Julie: https://www.redcross.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Sally Insta @divinephoenixrising Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's 2020 and Hurricane Sally is about to hit Florida and Alabama, with devastating consequences. After breaking her arm and losing her job, there was more to come in Julie's life changing week, as hurricane Sally made landfall and flood water took everything, literally overnight. Julie's rise from the ashes, and  the work she is doing to help other women in need, i...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle unpack the rollercoaster of Connie's Story! While we are not a podcast about drink and drug recovery specifically, now and then we find a story that we think needs to be shared. Recovery from substance abuse of any kind can be a daunting and lonely journey, so we hope to highlight these types of stories from time to time.  Be it trauma, addiction, drug abuse , m...

Send us Fan Mail Experiencing a 'rock bottom' is tough. A pivotal moment when all hope seems lost. In Connie's story we hear about just how far down drink and drugs took her, and what enabled her to start swimming to the surface once again. As if totaling her car,  getting caught drunk at the wheel, and setting herself on fire weren't enough (that's just a week!), incredib...

Send us Fan Mail Hear some more heartfelt and insightful words from Kyle and Luke as we get our heads around Tommy's amazing story and the trauma and guilt he experienced for so long. Also, hear me struggle with our new email address!! Helpful Links from Tommy: Https://cfda.com https://www.pedaids.org/ https://www.glwd.org/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Tommy takes us back to the late 1980's in New York City. Fear and uncertainty surround  HIV and AIDS and people he knows are dying around him. Join us for this raw, honest, and intimate story as Tommy discusses coming to terms with the loss of his life partner, his battle with survivors guilt, and the unbelievable circumstances around his own diagnosis. As with many of our st...

Send us Fan Mail Join Luke and Kyle for our usual post-episode chat as we once again discuss the common thread of hope, strength, and 'the journey out of the darkness'.  We love this one, and listen to the very end for an extra treat! Helpful Links from Eliza: www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk www.autism.org.uk Matty’s Blog. A Dad’s perspective www.mysonisaac.net Isaac’s YouTube Channel fo...

Send us Fan Mail After the traumatic birth of her son, Isaac, Eliza walks us through the three years leading up to his diagnosis with Autism, the feelings surrounding the diagnosis,  and the journey of personal growth, acceptance and positivity that followed.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This is the bit where Luke and Kyle unpack what we just heard in Robyn's extraordinary story, and discuss the common themes that we hear in all these episodes. Fear, anxiety, trauma, sadness, and depression, can be replaced with hope, strength, resilience, love, and amazingly, a lot of laughter and happiness!! Helpful Links from Robyn: https://transgenderlawcenter.org https:/...

Send us Fan Mail What is it like growing up with gender dysphoria? Robyn takes us on an amazing, humorous and uplifting journey of self discovery.  As a transgender woman, who eventually came out much later in life,  Robyn walks us through her traumas, trials and tribulations, and its utterly absorbing.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle take a quick moment to recap the jaw dropping experience we heard in Charlie's Story,  and discuss how it relates to all types of life experiences. We  discuss how our guests have been able to start the seemingly unmanageable and overwhelming journey to accept what happened and begin healing and recovering, from what must have felt like the depths of darkness! H...

Send us Fan Mail This one will leave you speechless! Charlie fell asleep at the wheel of his car on the freeway, at speed, with his Sister in the passenger seat.  We hear about the event itself, the crippling physical and mental scars, and then, as with all our guests, we focus on the road to recovery, redemption, light and hope.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Just a little addition and recap from Kyle and Luke about the trauma inflicted in 'Luke's Story' and the eventual breakdown that finally ensued decades later. Helpful Links from Luke: https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/hotline/ https://samaritanshope.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's me Luke, your co-host!! Take a trip with me down memory lane, to revisit some major childhood trauma as we discuss the death of my friend as a 12 year old, and the subsequent struggles with self belief, depression and major anxiety. We''ll also, as always, focus on the path to recovery and the light at the end of the tunnel!  Its a roller-coaster, buckle up! Su...