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

Luke Colson and Kyle Wise
Mental Health
Recovery
Childhood Trauma
Resilience
Trauma
Trauma Recovery
Addiction
PTSD
Depression
Alcoholism
Grief
Emotional Abuse
Personal Growth
Anxiety
Family Dynamics
Self-Discovery
Healthcare System
Suicide
Suicide Prevention
Divorce

BITE-SIZE PERSONAL STORIES OF SURVIVING LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES: Hosted by Luke Colson and Kyle Wise, we feature weekly guests and explore extreme personal life changing experiences and the journey emotional and physical recovery. Each guest discusses their story of how their lives were turned upside down, by unexpected events. Stories like surviving a car crash, surviving abuse, being paralyzed... more

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Recent Guests

Zoe Rose
Guest who shares a life changing story including childhood bullying, toxic relationship, and divorce
Episode: S6 EP21: Zoe's Story - Bullied and Scared To Be Alive!
Melissa Strong
Rock climber, author of Climbing Through; survivor of a severe electrical burn accident
Author; Survivor
Episode: S6 EP20: Melissa's Story - Electrocuted At Home! The Day My Life Changed In An Instant!
Machan Taylor
Musician, author, survivor of childhood trauma and identity shifts
Episode: S6 EP19: Machan's Story - From Yokohama To New Jersey, Finding My Identity!
Ron Camacho
Police Chief, North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston Police Department
Episode: S6 EP18: Ron's Story - Breaking Free from My Own Ego!
Zulma Williams
The Swearing Therapist, cancer survivor and therapist who discusses her journey and practice in Panama
Self-employed / Dragonfly Therapy Services
Episode: S6 EP17: Zulma's Story - The Swearing Survivor!
Lisa Arrigo
Guest sharing a story of trauma, addiction, and recovery, and author of a forthcoming book
Episode: S6 EP16: Lisa's Story - Childhood Trauma, Addiction And Recovery!
Catherine Hickem
Therapist and author, founder of Parenting Adult Children Today
Parenting Adult Children Today
Episode: S6 EP15: Catherine's Story - A Fathers Rejection At Age 5
Athena Brownson
Lyme disease survivor and real estate broker
Athena Brownson Realtor
Episode: S6 EP14: Athena's Story - Battling Lyme Disease For Over A Decade!
Sabine Kvenberg
Author of the memoir Gumption
Author
Episode: S6 EP13: Sabine's Story - How To Change Course!

Hosts

Luke Colson
Host of the show; focuses on survivor stories and recovery journeys.
Kyle Wise
Co-host guiding conversations and supporting guests through recovery narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Love the show…

    I love the show and purpose and the stories. Constructive criticism?…it’s distracting to have the guest interrupted. Let them tell the story without interrupting. I’m still giving 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshua1:5
    United States5 months ago
  • Genuine Conversations

    Luke is incredibly easy to talk to and genuinely interested in his guests’ stories. He’s the real deal, open, authentic, and willing to share his own experiences in a way that deepens the conversation. The result is an honest, comfortable dialogue that feels meaningful rather than performative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    In Shock Podcast
    United States5 months ago
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    I really connected today with Luke around his story and my story. I hope this helps people who have problems, whether doctors or patients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United States7 months ago
  • Thanks

    Thanks for this well articulated account of your own story and for the work you're doing here. Hearing the stories others tell helps us all be gentler and more understanding whether we've experienced trauma ourselves or not.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miller CS
    United States7 months ago
  • Well…

    I like this podcast, but I don’t really like the fact that the “narrators” kind of but in and ask questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Arianagrandefan2200
    United States2 years ago

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Heartfelt storytelling with practical takeaways for listeners
Guests widely praised for resilience and vulnerability, with some feedback on pacing during interviews
Genuine, warm conversations that feel authentic and not performative

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Talking Points

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S6 EP21: Zoe's Story - Bullied and Scared To Be Alive!
Q: What led you to leave the toxic relationship, and how did that change your life?
I reached a point where fear no longer ruled my decisions. I pursued divorce, built financial and legal security, and embraced new paths like sobriety, healing, and exploring spiritual gifts that helped me grow.
S6 EP21: Zoe's Story - Bullied and Scared To Be Alive!
Q: How did you cope with bullying when you were in school?
I resisted where I could, found moments of bravery, and eventually moved to a different school where I made new friends and started changing my life piece by piece.
S6 EP20: Melissa's Story - Electrocuted At Home! The Day My Life Changed In An Instant!
Q: How did you cope mentally after the accident?
She explains creating a mental 'closet' to store painful memories like the tunnel experience, forgiving herself, and focusing on hope and small steps forward, including continuing to climb and eventually rebuilding her life.
S6 EP18: Ron's Story - Breaking Free from My Own Ego!
Q: It sounds like what do you think people respected you? Because it sounds like you got shit done. But do you think you were a nasty boss?
I think I earned respect from the workers who were on my team, but the middle layers were often pressured and pressured others; the true measure of leadership shifted as I adopted empathy and transparency.
S6 EP18: Ron's Story - Breaking Free from My Own Ego!
Q: Do you think a couple of questions?
Yes, absolutely—there's a lot to unpack about ego, leadership, and how personal trauma shapes professional behavior.

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This series features intimate, survivor-centered conversations focused on life-changing events, trauma recovery, and resilience. Guests range from first responders and medical professionals to authors, therapists, and everyday people sharing transformative journeys through adversity, mental health challenges, and reinvention. The tone is candid, hopeful, and practical, with emphasis on recovery tools, mindset shifts, and meaningful personal growth. A notable strength is its ability to translate heavy experiences into relatable takeaways, often including afterthoughts or actionable strategies for listeners considering their own healing journeys.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Zoe Rose
2. Melissa Strong
3. Machan Taylor
4. Ron Camacho
5. Zulma Williams
6. Lisa Arrigo
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