Explore every episode of the podcast Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.
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| S4 EP40: Saloni's Story - Workplace Bullying And A Stalker! | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:40:54 | |
This week, Saloni Surah has a terrifying story to share with us. She is a doctor specializing in HIV and sexual health, with a PhD on HIV and drug use. Saloni had a very bad workplace bullying experience, which has left her with undiagnosed PTSD. On top of that, someone wrote anonynmous letters saying some very damaging things, and sent them to people in her close circle! The repurcussions were awful, she was scared, lost confidence, and began to isolate. Eventuallyt, she moved country when pregnant as she didn’t feel safe and to add, no one took the stalking seriously and she was gaslit at her workplace! As a result, Saloni ended up with birth trauma. She became very unwell after her eldest child was born and finally found a diagnosis and treatment for her PTSD. As with all our stories, we focus on the journey! Saloni recovered, had another child, got her birth trauma treated and published her first book. Join us for a rollercoaster ride of an episode! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP39: Marcy's Story - Born With Cleft Lip And Palate, Was Just The Start | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:35:52 | |
Marcy Langlois was born with a cleft lip and palate, her childhood was marked by an excruciating series of surgical procedures, 23 in all, before the age of 18. Because she looked and talked differently than the other kids, she was relentlessly teased and bullied. Her journey into adulthood was marked by challenging, traumatic, and downright tragic waypoints: Coming out as a queer woman, involvement in a multiple-fatality car accident, and a devastating descent into addiction and chronic illness.With all that, and although she got off to a rough start in life (her words), she has discovered one thing, that no matter what obstacles are in your path, Living Beyond Your Limits is not just a dream—it's infinitely possible. She has overcome all of these experiences and now thrives in every area of her life. She has learned how to heal her body using the power of the mind, regulating the nervous system and embodying herself. This is a truly transformational story and simply fantastic! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP30: Jocelyn's Story - Losing Both Parents 7 Days Apart During Covid! | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:51:03 | |
Jocelyn Bates is still processing what must be one of the traumatizing experiences we have ever heard on the show, and she says that she expects to continue to process what happened for the rest of her life.Her story of trauma is losing her parents 7 days apart unexpectedly in sept 2021 during Covid. Jocelyn lived with her parents at the time, as well as with her young children. Both her parents were taken ill, and both were taken away, separately, and such were Covid protocols, that things escalated so quickly, and like a heart wrenching movie, somehow, within just one week, they had both passed away. Join us for this quite extraordinary episode, and hear first hand from Jocelyn, about how things unfolded, and the aftermath of such a terrible experience. Jocelyn has since been on a transformational journey and has used her grief as a catalyst to change her life for good. An absolutely unmissable episode! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP22: Christy's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:07:57 | |
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 though she had seen some of the most shocking and awful things in her 25 years, she thought she was dealing just fine. Suddenly, literally out of nowhere, Christy was brought to her knees by PTSD. | |||
| S3 EP22: Christy's Story - A Firefighter's Trauma Hell, Back From The Brink. | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:45:51 | |
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 things in her 25 years, she thought she was dealing just fine. Suddenly, literally out of nowhere, Christy was brought to her knees by PTSD. In this amazing and inspiring episode, Christy explains what that looked like, and how it changed everything in an instant. Her journey through recovery is so raw and honest.. its a rollercoaster of an episode! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP21: Lisa's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:06:17 | |
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 Lisa, and the work she is doing now to help kids and youths understand more about consent, what to do and who to turn to if assaulted, and when and how to speak up! Thank you Lisa you are awesome! | |||
| S3 EP21: Lisa's Story - The Spread Of Sexual Violence In My Community | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:36:42 | |
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! Lisa discusses a number of Sexual Violence incidents within her own family, in her own home! She he 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. She made it her mission to raise awareness and convince people and parents that young children and teens must learn about grooming and targeting so that, as a community, they can reduce the number of sexual assaults against children and youth. Some of the statistics you will hear in the episode are utterly mind bending, and we thank Dr Lisa Smith for sharing her knowledge and story. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP20: Jaclyn's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 25 May 2023 | 00:09:28 | |
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 discuss this and other topics and share some amazing news about Kyle!! | |||
| S3 EP20: Jaclyn's Story - How I Survived ADHD, Gaslighting And Narcissism! | 25 May 2023 | 00:53:52 | |
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 vulnerable to being taken advantage of and even abused in later life. Jaclyn is now dedicated to inspiring and supporting others in overcoming self-doubt and embracing challenges, Jaclyn's insights on mindfulness, self-reflection, and personal development make her a valuable resource for those seeking meaningful growth. She is a former life coach turned silversmith, creates inspirational jewelry to empower individuals to practice mindfulness on their journey to self-confidence, self-love and goal achievement. An amazing story and thank you Jaclyn!! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP19: Jeffrey's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 18 May 2023 | 00:10:15 | |
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! Luke and Kyle reflect on the episode, and talk frankly about their marriages, divorce, relationships and a few more off-road topics along the way! | |||
| S3 EP19: Jeffrey's Story - Learning and Growing From The Trauma Of Divorce | 18 May 2023 | 00:51:31 | |
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! This episode is for anyone who has struggled with relationships, separation, divorce or are simply having a hard time co-existing with someone! (so that's everyone then! ha ha). Jeffrey has made a profession out of helping people understand their self worth, and how to fins happiness from within, rather than the common mistake of looking for love and happiness from external sources! True happiness comes from true love of oneself. Wow. Its a deep one! Thanks Jeffrey! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP18: Amanda's Story PART 2 - BONUS After Thoughts | 11 May 2023 | 00:09:29 | |
In this special, After Thoughts section part 2, Luke and Kyle discuss the conclusion of Amanda Quick's story! Amanda's story is utterly unbelievable. How far would you go to protect the person you love, and how would you feel when you realized that person was actually guilty. Such a compelling episode, as Amanda slowly but surely realizes the monster her husband really is and begins a battle to save her children.. Incredible! | |||
| S3 EP18: Amanda's Story PART 2 - My Husband Was Arrested For Sex Trafficking | 11 May 2023 | 01:08:50 | |
PART 2!! While part 1 took a deep dive into the events leading up to and including the arrest of Amanda's husband, Part 2 continues the journey as Amanda realizes the true nature of who her husband really is, as she fights to keep her kids safe at all costs. Amanda uses every ounce of restraint and patience to make sure she follows the law for the the most positive outcome but my goodness it's a journey! It plays our like a high tension Hollywood thriller. . This extraordinary story of love, betrayal, loyalty, tension and trauma, we are committed to make sure we give Amanda's story the time it deserves, as we hear the impact this experience had on her life, and the healing that she needed to go through.. Enjoy yhe concluding part of Amanda's Story! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP29: Raja's Story - My Life With A Stutter... | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:43:09 | |
Raja Vaidya has struggled with a stutter all his life. In this extremely raw and honest episode, Raja discusses how his stutter affected his life! From his childhood, which included years of rejection and bullying, to his professional years, and how sheer determination led him to work hard and make a career for himself in scientific research! However, It was a major moment at work that Raja focuses on, an experience in which one of his trusted colleagues, would us his stutter against him. It really shines a light on the less kind and compassionate side of the human race and enough was enough for Raja. He is a fighter, and his story is amazing, one of trtiumoh over truama and turning your fear into your superpower! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP18: Amanda's Story PART 1 - BONUS After Thoughts | 04 May 2023 | 00:07:14 | |
In this After Thoughts section, Luke and Kyle discuss the story so far. Amanda Quick's story is utterly unbelievable. How far would you go to protect the person you love, and how would you feel when you realized that person was actually guilty. Such a compelling episode, we cannot wait for part 2! | |||
| S3 EP18: Amanda's Story PART 1 - My Husband Was Arrested For Sex Trafficking | 04 May 2023 | 00:56:30 | |
In this, the first of a 2 part episode, Amanda Quick, begins her story on the fateful day that her husband failed to return from work. They had three very young kids, and Amanda found herself often not knowing her husband's whereabouts on many an evening, but this evening was different. By 5am she was in full panic, not being able to leave the house because of the children, what transpired over the next hours and days will literally blow your mind. While part 1 dives deep into this extraordinary story of love, betrayal, loyalty, tension and trauma, we are committed to make sure we give Amanda's story the time it deserves, as we hear the impact this experience had on her life, and the healing that she needed to go through.. all that in part 2. So, for now, sit comfortably, and listen in. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP17: Marc's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:09:55 | |
In the previous episode, Marc Nelson was born into a body that would give him years of trauma and misery, as he searched for answers from Doctors that would continuously tell him nothing was wrong. Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing episode, and catch up on life since last week. Thank you Marc Nelson for being such a great, honest, and inspiring guest. | |||
| S3 EP17: Marc's Story - Born Into A Body That I Wouldn't Wish On Anyone.. | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:43:40 | |
Marc Nelson was born into a body that would give him years of trauma and misery, as he searched for answers from Doctors that would continuously tell him nothing was wrong. Marc's body was producing what is known as 'Skinny Fat' which meant he could not build muscle, and hated the way he looked and felt. He would be bullied as a kid and faced an uphill battle through his teen years and into his twenties. Finally, Marc founded Fellow One, a research company that aimed to reset the way the human body was viewed, and from from a scientific standpoint, re-standardize the human body into four main body types, helping reassure people who suffer from worry, confusion, stress and trauma about their body type. Marc's story is one of triumph against the odds, and it's a truly inspiring episode. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP16: Andrew's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:09:46 | |
Luke and Kyle your hosts reflect on the previous episode, and discuss the tricky subject if suicide. Thank you as always for tuning in and feel free to reach out to us at wtfmupodcast@gmail.com. | |||
| S3 EP16: Andrew's Story - Seconds From Suicide | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:45:27 | |
Andrew Douglas saw some things as a Paramedic and First Responder, that he wouldn't wish on anyone. Andrew didn't deal with the trauma of what he had been through in his years saving people's lives, and, unknown to him, his ptsd was eating him up inside and would eventually leave him literally seconds from Suicide. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP15: Eric's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
This is the After Thoughts section, for the previous episode, featuring Eric Fong. Luke and Kyle discuss childhood trauma and how we are affected in later life. Eric's traumas as a child came back to haunt him, and as with may of these relatable situations, Eric found himself spiraling into drink and drugs and doing seemingly everything possible to run from his feelings. His journey is a familiar one and he is now living an authentic life in recovery, and we are delighted he stopped by to chat! | |||
| S3 EP15: Eric's Story - Trauma And Addiction: Back From The Brink | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:41:28 | |
Eric Fong joins the podcast this week for one of the most delightfully profound and honest conversations we have ever had on the show. Eric's traumas as a child came back to haunt him, and as with may of these relatable situations, Eric found himself spiraling into drink and drugs and doing seemingly everything possible to run from his feelings. After slowly losing touch with everything, including his own children, Eric knew something had to change, but still, he couldn't find the strength to stop. In this wonderfully raw and humble episode, we discuss the final straw, the intervention that would finally get Eric on the road to recovery. Eric is slowly piecing his life back together, one step at a time, and has new found success in his job as a lawyer. It's a moving and literally sobering tale, as Eric continues to work on his relationships with his children, and surround himself with love and support, as he continues on his incredible journey. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP14: Alisha's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:05:41 | |
It's just Luke for this very lonely after thoughts section this week, without Kyle! Luke reflects on the previous episode, all about our past traumas often resulting in obsessive and compulsive behaviors in later life! Not just addiction as we know it, but more than that! from eating habits to over exercising, excessive tidiness, and more!! | |||
| S3 EP14: Alisha's Story - Childhood Trauma Turned To Obsessive Compulsive Behavior! | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:41:40 | |
In this fascinating episode, Alisha Carlson talks about how her childhood trauma and PTSD, turned into obsessive behaviors that included borderline eating disorder and obsessive exercising which ended up bringing Alisha to a very dark place. In this highly relatable conversation, we discuss how these behaviors manifest themselves and what can be done to overcome them. Many of us are unaware that the repeated behaviors we think are comforting us, are actually having a negative effect! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP28: Melissa's Story - The Day I Lost My Career | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:40:02 | |
Melissa Robinson-Winemiller was a professional musician, it was her life since childhood, her study, and eventually her dream job. it was all she ever knew, and it was at this dream job that her life would be flipped upside down in an instant, and set about a long and devastating spiral into the unknown. Melissa was assaulted one day at work, and the organization was less than willing to listen! Her story absolutely destroyed a 40-year career and left her devastated financially and emotionally. Join us for an extraordinary episode of the fragility of our lives, and hear more about Melissa’s continued journey! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP13: Kate's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:08:26 | |
Welcome to our weekly After Thoughts segment where Luke and Kyle your hosts, catch up on the previous episode. Kate Kunkel's story was all about her experience with her Mothers dementia, and she now works in Brain Health, advising and helping people to keep their brains in good shape, to stave off Dementia, quite fascinating! | |||
| S3 EP13: Kate's Story - Dementia, Loss, And Hope! | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:42:06 | |
Kate Kunkel is a certified Brain Heath specialist. She found herself in this vocation, in her mid sixties, because her mother died from the most cruel of diseases - dementia. Losing her one piece at a time was the most terrible thing she has ever experienced, and she swore that she would do whatever she could to ensure that nobody else ever had to suffer that fate. And that no more daughters would have to lose their mother like Kate and her Sister. Everything Kate does, she does because of this, and so, she works as a brain coach and encourage others to do whatever it takes to protect your brain. This is an amazing, heartbreaking, yet inspiring story and hope and courage. Thank you Kate. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP12: Naomi's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:06:38 | |
In one of our regular After Thoughts sections, Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode, and how it resonated with them. Naomi really went through the darkness and it took a monumental shift in her perspective to start to see the light again. A really unique and compelling episode. Thank you to all our listeners as always! | |||
| S3 EP12: Naomi's Story - Single and Childless, Not By Choice | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:45:30 | |
Naomi Geidel uses the terms, 'extended singleness' and 'childless, not by choice' as she describes her life up to this point. As the years went by, and especially as she hit her forties, Naomi went into a very dark place, and the realization of a life without a partner, or a child, became a heavy reality that she couldn't seem to deal with. This 'loss', as she describes it, has touched every area of her life and in the depths of grief it changed the confidence she had in herself and most things in the world. It was super hard and not pretty, but she leaned into this difficult season, and has come out the other side .... not perfect, yet stronger....not fully healed, yet healing. Its a fascinating and thoroughly engaging episode, and we could have talked for hours! From the bottom of the depths of darkness, she is experiencing joy again, and has the energy to create and see better days ahead. Thank you Naomi!! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP11: Fred's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:11:29 | |
Welcome to the After Thoughts section for our previous episode, where we met Fred Rutman, who was literally a walking, talking, ticking time bomb! Luke and Kyle unpack the episode and touch on their own medical emergencies, and what that trauma can do to us! | |||
| S3 EP11: Fred's Story - The Summer I Died Twenty Times | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:47:35 | |
Fred Rutman was experiencing sudden black outs, and literally falling over where he stood. He would awake with bruises, scrapes and confusion, and no one could figure out what was going on. It was the summer of 2009 and these episodes would continue to baffle doctors until finally Fred was brought into hospital to have a digital device and camera attached to him, so that the medical team could actually catch one of these blackouts as they happened. The is a medical trauma story like no other, as Fred takes us through the events leading up to his diagnosis, the journey through adversity, and the resilience he would need over the coming years. Fred is funny, and full of great humor and sarcasm, and we just love this episode and are glad you are still with us Fred! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP10: Eir's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
Luke and Kyle discuss the amazing previous episode, and how Eir Atla went from nearly dying, to finding her path as a pagan witch! What? yes you read that right! Eir is living a life on the road, traveling in a van with her partner and her daughter, feeling the freedom of the earth. It's a far cry from the stresses of her previous job as a nurse. We discuss how we never know what life's journey has in store for us. Links fro Eir: Site: http://Www.twinravennaturals.com Email the show: wtfmupodcast@gmail.com | |||
| S3 EP10: Eir's Story - I Nearly Died Giving Birth | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:41:29 | |
Eir Atla discusses the day she nearly died, which so happened to be the day her daughter was born. A massive infection would mean that not only did she nearly lose her life, but complications would nearly take her baby too. After a full recovery for both Mother and Child, Eir did some soul searching, and faced with major ptsd from her experience, she began to have serious doubts about her religious beliefs and started on a new path of exploration! In this amazingly raw, real, and engaging episode, Eir speaks candidly about rejecting an oppressive religious environment to follow her passion and connection to nature and intuition. Which now sees her living life as a pagan green witch!! With a background as a registered nurse, she uses her knowledge to bring healing to herself and others! Amazing! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP9: Michelle's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:08:58 | |
This is the After Thoughts section for the previous episode.. This week, Michelle Steiner joined the show to discuss her life with a learning disability. Luke and Kyle discuss the episode and think back to their own learning experience and how things have changed across the world today, Thank you Michelle for your strength and passion, and showing us that we can all do it with the right support and belief! | |||
| S3 EP9: Michelle's Story - Life With A Learning Disability | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:34:33 | |
This week, Michelle Steiner joins the show to discuss her life with a learning disability, growing up in a time where help and understanding just wasn't what it is today. She chats about how it affected her childhood and her confidence, as she was held back a year as early as kindergarten level, how she struggled through school, and how she has now flipped things around to harness her experience to help others. Michelle has taken from her experiences through life, and is now working with kids and helping them navigate their own lives. Thank you Michelle for your strength and passion, and showing us that we can all do it with the right support and belief! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP27: Lisa’s Story - How Do We Deal With Grief? | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:56:27 | |
Lisa Heacock lost 12 loved ones in a 22 month period, including her parents, and her 24 year old son-in-law. She ended a 28 year marriage, and was diagnosed with breats cancer and had a double mastectomy! After the losses, her life trajectory changed forever. Most of us have experieced grief in some way, and there really is no correct way to grieve. Some of us let it all out, some hold it in, for some its delayed, or even locked away, and this epsiode dives into the mind and body’s relationship with grief and trauma. Join us for a wonderful and insightful deep dive into this tricky subject, but a subject that unites all of us in one way or another! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 E8: Tiffany's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:09:43 | |
This is the AFTER THOUGHTS section for Tiffany's Story, our previous episode. Luke and Kyle dig into the details around Tiffany Engen's harrowing experience with depression and intrusive and terrifying thoughts while around her child, and reflect on how thankful we are that she was able to find help. Join us for more episodes and follow us wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you Tiffany! | |||
| S3 EP8: Tiffany's Story - Too Scared To Ask For Help! | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:38:20 | |
In this incredibly raw and eye opening episode, Tiffany Engen opens up about her traumatic past, being on pharmaceutical drugs from a very young age, and her eventual mental health crisis that would nearly take her out as a new mother. The list of medication that Tiffany had been prescribed through childhood is extensive. Initially diagnosed with ADHD, Tiffany would find that it was her Anxiety and Depression that would prove to be the biggest battle. During her pregnancy with her daughter, Tiffany began having unwanted, scary, and severe, intrusive thoughts, which would begin a spiral into massive depression, loneliness, and a nightmare that she would struggle to wake up from. She was simply too scared to speak out for fear of losing her child, or being locked up! Join us on this amazing journey as Tiffany finds help, begins her recovery, and sets out a plan to help other women get the help they need and feel comfortable seeking help. Amazing!! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP7: Amy's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:09:46 | |
This is the AFTER THOUGHTS section for then previous episode, Amy Turner's story. | |||
| S3 EP7: Amy's Story - My Father's Attempted Suicide | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:47:04 | |
Fifty-five years after Amy Turner’s father climbed out on a hotel ledge and threatened to jump—a story that received national news coverage—Amy is convinced she’s dealt with all the psychological reverberations of her childhood. Then she steps into a crosswalk and is mowed down by a pickup truck—an accident that nearly kills her. Ultimately, Amy takes a remarkable emotional journey. She starts by unraveling the trauma of her own brush with death—and then, unexpectedly, goes on to heal the childhood trauma buried far deeper. Trauma really is a remarkable thing. Amy is a wonderful guest and we enjoyed our chat immensely! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP6: Julia's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:09:23 | |
It's another AFTER THOUGHTS section in which Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode, among other things!! Julia what a great story, an amazing recovery from Postpartum depression, with so much soul searching. We love that you are helping women in their journey before and after childbirth. Thank you for telling your story of triumph over trauma! | |||
| S3 EP6: Julia's Story - Surviving My Postpartum Depression | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:35:01 | |
This week we chat to Julia Barton, about her scary and lonely experience with Postpartum depression. She didn't know where to turn and found that help was nowhere to be found. As a result, she began to explore alternative routes to heal and find herself and such a troubling time. Her story is unique and engaging, and she ow spends her time helping other women who may find themselves in similar situations. As she points out, there is no manual to help women after they have given birth, and that seems all the more terrifying when any sort of depression strikes. She is here to tell you that its OK, and it will get better. Thank you Julia! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP4: Mindi's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:08:34 | |
This is the BONUS After thoughts section where Luke and Kyle discuss the last episode. Mindi Kessler was such a great guest and it's just mind blowing to think that the mind, full of mental trauma and ptsd, can create such physical ailments. The body is such a complex and amazing thing and its episodes like this that we find to be really insightful, helpful, and inspiring, Thank you Mindi for a great Episode! Please feel free to get in touch with us at wtfmupodcast@gmail.com | |||
| S3 E4: Mindi's Story - Physical Pain From Mental Trauma | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:44:48 | |
Mindi Kessler suffered trauma as a result of child abuse. She didn't know quite how it was affecting her, until she became crippled with body pains as she grew older. She was 18 years old, and leaving home for the first time, but little did she know, that the trauma she had buried away as a child, was manifesting itself as chronic pain as an adult. Mindi's story is highly relatable and a must listen for anyone who is suffering from any kind of trauma. She discusses how she worked through her trauma and healed her body. She wrote a book to support others who are also on trauma recovery journey called Cycle Breaker: A Guide to Transcending Childhood Trauma. Thank you Mindi for a great Episode! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP3: Andy's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:07:22 | |
Welcome to After Thoughts, where Luke and Kyle chat about the previous episode. | |||
| S3 EP3: Andy's Story - I Tried Everything To Be Straight! | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:57:43 | |
Andy Well's grew up in an evangelical Christian home, and embraced his love of God, and Jesus. Problems started to arise when Andy realized he was attracted to men, and the church and family values that he was indoctrinated in, told him Homosexuality was wrong. In this utterly absorbing episode, Andy tells us about his years in denial, his failed conversation therapy, and his double life, and all the quilt and shame that came with it. Finally, Andy realized that there was a world where he could retain his christian faith, and come out as a gay man! Join us on an amazing journey as Andy navigates his faith, sexuality, alcoholism, and self esteem issues. We love this episode so much, and Andy we are happy you are here to tell your story to help others! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S4 EP26: Michelle's Story - Multiple Miscarriages And The Path To Filling Our Family! | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
Michelle Rae Woodward has had the most painful, extraordinary, and exhausting journey through multiple pregnancies. All of which ended in 2nd term pregnancy loss (birthed 3 boys and 2 girls, all deceased). She talks about how she was treated by the western medical paradigm, we discuss the grief she went through, her look into surrogacy in US and India, and then onto international adoption, and finally, how she is now raising a child with autism! Quite the amazing journey! She was completely broken, near to death twice, but stay for the revival! She rebuilt herself into a way better version of herself and more. This experience completely f*cked her up and it is quite a story of dreams, failure, setbacks, grief, trauma, hope, resilience and love. ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP2: Judy's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:11:23 | |
Welcome to an 'After Thoughts' Episode. This is where your hosts Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode and unpack what we just heard. Judy's story was one of the most powerful we have had on the Podcast to date. Let us know your thoughts at wtfmupodcast@gmail.com. Find us, follow us, and get in touch! | |||
| S3 EP2: Judy's Story - Escaping Being Locked Up And Abused By My Father | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
Judy van Niekerk, was just six when her father began abusing her, keeping her imprisoned in the family home. Judy cooked and cleaned for her father after her mother left the family when she was just six. For years he subjected her to physical and sexual abuse, breaking her bones and even shooting her in the chest, and even forced her to undergo home abortions. Finally the survivor, who now teaches others to overcome difficulty, escaped and fled to London and then South Africa where meeting her husband gave her the strength to bring her father to justice. In this extraordinary and jaw-dropping episode, Judy talks about her 'white light' moment as a teen in captivity, when she knew she would one day be free and make something amazing of her life. She uses her traumatic and heart-wrenching years in captivity as an experience to help others find the strength from within. Judy's take on life, who we are, and what we are capable of, is truly compelling and inspiring. This really is a can't miss episode. Judy, we admire your strength, courage, and thank you for coming on our show! ADHD Sucks. Let's learn a little, laugh a little, and work with our unique skull spaghetti Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify | |||
| S3 EP1: Marcella's Story - BONUS After Thoughts | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:09:39 | |
Welcome to the first After Thoughts section of 2023 and Season 3! - with Luke and Kyle. The idea behind these little mini-episodes is to unpack the previous guest episode, in this case, Marcella Prokop and her story of surviving a stroke and brain surgery at 22 years old! Kyle Wise, our co host, knows a thing or two about strokes, from first hand experience! Happy to have everyone still alive and here for this podcast! | |||