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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
Relationships

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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Ron Camacho is a veteran law enforcement executive who currently serves as the Chief of Police for the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) 

Ron was an angry, egotistical supervisor. He was running over people, “collecting men... more

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WARNING: VERY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!! (Which we thoroughly enjoyed!)

This week, The Swearing Therapist, Zulma Williams, joins us for a brilliant episode! Founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, Psychotherapist, and Inspirational Public ... more

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What a wonderful episode with Lisa Arrigo. Lisa talks candidly about her childhood, finding her sexuality as she grew up, and falling into her cocaine addiction. Hold on for the most shocking part of all, using with her Dad who was ... more

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Catherine Hickem’s story is grounded in lived experience navigating trauma and its long-term emotional impact. Catherine's father was her everything as a child, a loving, doting, wonderful Dad. One day, when she was just 5, it all c... more

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Recent Guests

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!
Dale Atkinson
Cancer survivor and advocate for integrative oncology and AI-assisted treatment
Independent cancer patient and advocate
Episode: S6 EP12: Dale's Story - 12 Months To Live, And I'm Still Here!
Ev Foster
Guest who shared a life-changing experience
Independent speaker/author
Episode: S6 EP11: Ev's Story - Change Is Hard, But Worth It!
Michael Hirshorne
Author of Taking a Chance on Life; founder of Heaven Is Within
Heaven Is Within / Taking a Chance on Life
Episode: S6 EP10 Michael's Story - Stress Nearly Killed Me!

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 109 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 States4 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 States4 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 States5 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 States6 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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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.
S6 EP18: Ron's Story - Breaking Free from My Own Ego!
Q: And so with that, Ron, where would you like to begin?
I walk through my early leadership style, describe the high-stress environment, and explain how anger and ego drove decisions before recognizing the need for personal change.
S6 EP17: Zulma's Story - The Swearing Survivor!
Q: How has her approach to language and authenticity influenced her work with clients?
She explains that swearing serves as authenticity and honesty, helps clients feel seen, and doesn't diminish therapeutic effectiveness; if clients are uncomfortable, they can opt for referrals.
S6 EP17: Zulma's Story - The Swearing Survivor!
Q: What was the moment you realized something needed to change in your life and you pivoted toward therapy?
She describes recognizing the cancer diagnosis as a turning point that shifted her focus from a traditional career path to a calling in therapy, driving her to pursue social work, study, and eventually her own practice.

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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. Ron Camacho
2. Zulma Williams
3. Lisa Arrigo
4. Catherine Hickem
5. Athena Brownson
6. Sabine Kvenberg
7. Dale Atkinson
8. Ev Foster

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