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

Send us Fan Mail Just Luke on this one, as Kyle has welcomed his new daughter into the world! Luke chats about Amanda's story, who we met in the previous episode, and the incredible power of the human brain. LINKS for Amanda: Substack: https://keramikslu.substack.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668118167693842/ Ball of Clay Experience: https://keramikslu.com/what-is-a-bal...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Murphy joins us for an utterly brilliant episode all about life’s rollercoaster (or river as she call it!). At age 7 Amanda had already recognized her brain was different, but it wasn't until a few years later when she was fully aware of her Neurodiversity, and that her brain wanted to collect data. Data, data, data.. 24/7. She was constantly computing everything aroun...

Send us Fan Mail This is the After Thoughts section for the previous episode, in which Madison McGhee discussed her Father's  murder! Listen as we unpack the amazing episode! Please listen, right now, its amazing!! Links for Madison: Podcast: https://linktr.ee/icecoldcase Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/icecoldcase/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/madison_mcghee/ Website: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In this must listen episode,  we speak to Madison McGhee, who lost her father when she was just 6 years old. At the time she wasn't told the truth about how he had died, but at age 16, her mother finally told her that her father had been murdered, in a home invasion. Something just didn't add up, and  over the years that followed, Madison made a decision that she was goi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the After Thoughts section for the previous episode, in which our guest Richard Wilmore came on to discuss his amazing non profit that he works for, and the good he does and the connection he brings to hospital patience and care givers. Most importantly however, is the joy and fulfillment it brings to his life!  Thank you for really cheering us up today Richard. Bravo!...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest, Richard Wilmore, came from trauma with a Father that started battling cancer when Richard was in 2nd Grade. He remembers exactly what he was eating when he heard the news. Many years on, after a traumatic divorce, Richard finds himself helping to run Hearts Need Art,  a nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX that hires local, professional creatives to provide a...

Send us Fan Mail Elvis Leon has PTSD from both his time in Iraq, and the kidnap of his father. Luke and Kyle discuss his episode (the previous episode) and just what the effects of PTSD have on a human. Elvis also lost friends this past month to suicide. He was clearly struggling and we commend his strength and story and are here for him! Thank you Elvis! Links: Website: www.storiesbyelvis.com 528...

Send us Fan Mail Elvis Leon served in Iraq, and has recently seen a number if his veteran friends and colleagues succumb to suicide. He joins us after what he describes as one of the worst months he has had. As we talk, its clear to hear the pain and anguish in his voice, as he openly discusses the trauma of war, the ptsd he experiences daily, and the desire to feel alive and find his tribe after...

Send us Fan Mail Your hosts Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing previous episode, Christine Rose's Story, who joined us this week, to discuss her childhood, which included verbal and physical abuse, and her subsequent years growing up with multiple instances of sexual assault and even rape. Her recovery was long and traumatic, but she made it here to tell the tale. Thank you Christine! (If you...

Send us Fan Mail Christine Rose joins us this week, to discuss her childhood, which included verbal and physical abuse, and her subsequent years growing up with multiple instances of sexual assault and even rape. Christine didn't report any of these instances because she simply thought this was 'normal behavior' or that it was somehow 'her fault'!  It took nine specialists...

Send us Fan Mail Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing previous Episode, Sarah's story, and the importance of understanding Mental Health and the strength of family! LINKS FOR SARAH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martin123 Webpage: Sarah Martin Author - Psychosis, Author Tiktok: SarahMartinAuthor (@sarahmartinauthor) | TikTok                   Instagram: Sarah Martin (@sarahmartin.a...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Martin received a text in the middle of the night from a stranger, saying that her 21 year old Daughter, Alice, who was traveling on the other side of the world, was in trouble. Alice was last seen in Turkey, while Sarah and the rest of the family, live in Australia. This episode is a rollercoaster, as Sarah begins a race to rescue Alice from what appeared to be a psychotic...

Send us Fan Mail This is the After Thoughts section to go with the previous episode. If you didn't catch it, go back and have a listen! 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.  Luke and Kyle discuss this utt...

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...