The Rollercoaster Podcast

Tyler Hall
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The Rollercoaster Podcast, hosted by Tyler Hall, explores the powerful highs and lows that shape our lives. Each episode features raw, deeply personal conversations with guests who have faced profound challenges, loss, and life-changing moments. Through honest storytelling, we uncover how people navigate adversity, find meaning in hardship, and emerge stronger. This podcast is about resilience, perspective, and the shared human experience. Strap in and join us for the ride. 🎢

  1. 1d ago

    Life Was Perfect, But I Was More Sick Than I Could Ever Imagine

    What makes someone throw away everything they've spent 10 years rebuilding? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Corey Warren, a recovery advocate, business owner, and former addict whose life was shaped by addiction, prison, relapse, and ultimately redemption. Corey shares how a single decision at a high school party led to a 20-year battle with heroin and alcohol addiction. He opens up about the armed robbery that nearly cost him 30 years of his life, the alcoholism that left his organs failing, and the devastating relapse that happened after he had seemingly beaten the odds, 10 years sober, a thriving business, a loving family, and everything he once dreamed of. But this conversation goes far beyond addiction. Corey reveals the deeper struggle that fueled it all, the desperate need to belong, be accepted, and find his identity in the approval of others. We talk about recovery, relapse, faith, purpose, and the dangerous lie that success alone can heal what's broken inside. If you've ever battled addiction, lost your way, or wondered if it's possible to rebuild after hitting rock bottom, Corey's story is proof that your darkest chapter doesn't have to be your final one. In this episode: How one decision at a high school party led to a 20-year battle with heroin and alcohol addictionThe armed robbery that nearly cost him 30 years in prison and changed the course of his life foreverWhy building a successful business, loving family, and dream life still wasn't enough to stop a devastating relapseThe deeper struggle with identity, belonging, and validation that fueled his addiction for decadesHow faith, recovery, and a second chance helped him rebuild after losing everything Key Moments: 00:00 The Beer That Cost Him Everything 06:15 Chasing Acceptance Through Drugs 11:30 The Day He Injected Heroin for the First Time 15:20 Funding Addiction With Stolen Money 20:40 Dopesick, Desperate & Out of Options 24:25 Facing 30 Years in Prison at 18 28:20 Why Getting Clean Didn't Fix the Real Problem 33:00 The Seizure That Should Have Saved His Life 36:30 The People Who Paid for His Addiction 40:05 The Brutal Reality of Early Sobriety 44:30 The Sobriety Strategy That Actually Works 47:20 Building a New Life After Addiction 50:45 Success Nearly Destroyed His Recovery 55:30 One Beer Became a Nightmare 59:10 The Relapse That Changed His Life Forever 1:02:30 The Unexplainable Moment That Shook His Faith 1:06:00 Why He Finally Surrendered to God 1:09:30 The Biggest Lie Addiction Tells You Connect with Corey Warren: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren/ Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

    1h 14m

  2. Jun 16

    I Was Living the Dream, Then Everything Changed

    Support the Show & Shop DayxDay Apparel Here: https://dayxdayapparel.com/ What happens when you've achieved everything the world tells you should make you happy but you still feel completely empty inside? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Keith Hale, entrepreneur, author, and men's mental health advocate, who shares the story of the day he attempted to take his own life. From the outside, Keith looked successful. He had built businesses, accumulated wealth, and lived the life many people dream about. But behind closed doors, he was battling feelings of unworthiness, loneliness, and a deep sense that no one truly saw him. Keith takes us inside the moments leading up to his suicide attempt, the spiritual experience he had while sitting in that garage, and how surviving that day completely transformed his relationship with God, himself, and his purpose in life. We also dive into the identity crisis facing so many men today, the dangers of tying self-worth to success, and why vulnerability may be the key to healing. If you've ever struggled with your mental health, questioned your purpose, or felt like you had to carry the weight of the world alone, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. In this episode: The breaking point that led him to attempt taking his own life Why success, money, and achievement couldn't fill the emptiness he felt inside How a neighbor unknowingly helped save his life Why so many men suffer in silence and never ask for help The powerful spiritual experience that stopped him from ending his life How faith, vulnerability, and surrender helped him rebuild his identity Key Moments: 00:00 The Success That Hid the Pain 04:05 The Fear of Looking Weak 08:03 The Moment God Showed Up 11:25 Why God Let It Happen 14:23 The Pain Behind Success 18:11 The Voice That Lies to You 22:01 Buying 10 Luxury Cars 25:31 Who Are You Really? 28:28 Life After the Suicide Attempt 30:04 How God Answers Prayers 32:29 A Message for Anyone Suicidal 35:12 What He's Grateful He Didn't Miss 36:03 The Purpose He Almost Lost Forever Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

    37 min

  3. Jun 9

    I Was a Psych Student, Then I Was Stuck in an Ab*sive Relationship

    What happens when the very things you swore you'd never become are the things that slowly take over your life? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Stavola, a recovery coach, filmmaker, and survivor whose life was shaped by childhood trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, and years of self-destruction. Natalie shares the harrowing moments that changed her forever, including having a gun held to her head by a man she loved, battling alcoholism and cocaine addiction, and finding herself trapped in cycles of abuse she never thought she would tolerate. Despite studying psychology and criminology, she discovered firsthand that understanding trauma and escaping it are two very different things. Together, we explore how childhood wounds can shape our adult relationships, why addiction is often rooted in pain, and what it really takes to heal after years of running from yourself. Natalie also opens up about the spiritual awakening that helped her get sober and the work she now does helping others find hope in their darkest moments. If you've ever struggled with addiction, experienced abuse, battled your inner demons, or wondered whether healing is possible after trauma, this conversation will stay with you. In this episode: Growing up in a home marked by emotional abuseThe relationship that ended with a gun to her headAlcohol, cocaine addiction, and hitting rock bottomWhy trauma keeps us returning to toxic peopleThe moment she knew she needed helpSobriety, healing, and rebuilding her lifeFinding meaning in the pain she surviveHow she now helps others heal from trauma and addiction Key Moments: 00:00 The Moment He Put a Gun to My Head 05:05 When I Became My Own Worst Enemy 08:12 Why I Never Fit In Anywhere 12:15 Looking for Good in a Broken World 15:06 Why Pain Can Become Your Purpose 18:07 The First Drink That Changed Everything 24:06 The Dangerous People We Choose 26:49 Why Some People Never Ask for Help 31:32 Can You Save Someone From Addiction? 35:04 The Relationships That Nearly Destroyed Me 37:20 He Put a Gun to My Head 40:13 Why I Went Back to Him Anyway 45:01 The Day My Healing Finally Began 47:44 The Protest That Broke Me Open 50:10 When I Could No Longer Hide My Trauma Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/ Connect with Natalie Stavola: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nataliestavola/⁠

    53 min

  4. Jun 2

    The Worst Day of My Life

    What do you do when the person you've loved for 20 years decides they no longer want to live? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Tommy O'Mara to talk about the day that changed his life forever. After two decades together, Tommy came home expecting an ordinary morning with the woman he loved. Instead, he found Cynthia unconscious on the floor after she had intentionally taken her own life. Tommy shares the heartbreaking moments of performing CPR on his partner, watching paramedics fight to save her, and the crushing guilt that followed after her death. In the months that followed, he found himself carrying her medications in his car and questioning whether he wanted to keep living himself. But this conversation isn't just about loss. It's about surviving the unimaginable. It's about learning to live with grief, finding support after suicide, overcoming guilt, and discovering that life can still hold joy after tragedy. We also explore addiction recovery, mental health, spirituality, healing after suicide loss, and Tommy's belief that love continues long after death. If you've ever lost someone you love, struggled with grief, or wondered whether life can get better after heartbreak, this episode is for you. Key Moments: 00:00 - I Thought She Was Sleeping, But She Was Already Gone 03:42 - The Brutal Assault That Started Her Downward Spiral 06:04 - "I'll Never Be Pretty Again" 08:21 - The Woman Who Saved My Life 12:15 - Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss 16:08 - The Morning I Found Her Unconscious 18:09 - The Moment They Covered Her Face 21:33 - Why I Still Talk to Her Every Day 24:49 - Can We Communicate With Loved Ones After Death? 27:03 - Why I Started Believing in More 30:19 - My Journey Through Addiction and Recovery 33:10 - Was Her Death Part of a Greater Purpose? 38:35 - The Truth About Suicidal Thoughts 41:27 - What To Do When You Want to Give Up 43:16 - The Power of Grief Support Communities Connect with Tyler:  IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)

    46 min

  5. May 25

    We Were About to Get Married, Now My Fiancée Is Dead

    Every morning at 6:45am, Baylee would get the same text from her fiancé, Jared. He would meet her in the parking garage before work, walk her inside, give her a hug, a kiss, and remind her that she was loved. It was a simple routine they never thought twice about. Until one morning, that text never came. In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Baylee Barnes as she shares the heartbreaking story of losing her fiancé to suicide and the phone call that changed her life forever. Just weeks before this conversation, Baylee was planning a future with the man she loved. Then, without warning, everything changed. Together, we talk about grief, suicide loss, men's mental health, faith, healing, and the invisible battles so many people fight behind closed doors. Baylee courageously opens up about the signs she never saw, the guilt so many loved ones carry after loss, and how she's finding the strength to keep moving forward one day at a time. If you've ever lost someone, struggled with mental health, or wondered how to support someone through unimaginable pain, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone. In this episode: Coping with suicide loss and grief Men's mental health and hidden struggles Finding hope after tragedy Faith, healing, and resilience How to support someone who is hurting Key Moments: 0:00 - The Morning Everything Changed 3:06 - The 6:45am Text That Never Came 7:30 - "Bailey... He's Gone" 12:43 - Why She Shared This Story So Soon 16:04 - A Video That Changed Everything 20:45 - Their Final Vacation Together 23:27 - Feeling Defeated vs Finding Hope 28:24 - Crying in the Sauna & Cold Plunge 31:27 - The Powerful Note Everyone Should Write 34:27 - A Message for Anyone Considering Suicide 36:14 - The Three Words That Could Save a Life 37:18 - The Reason to Stay One More Day Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/ Connect with Baylee Barnes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baylee0821/

    38 min

  6. May 19

    I Thought Mold Was Making Me Sick, But It Was Something Much Worse

    What do you do when a doctor tells you that you have 15 months to live and less than a 10% chance of surviving the next two years? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Doug Cartwright, a sales coach, entrepreneur, and one of the most spiritually grounded people I've ever met, who was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma, the deadliest, most aggressive form of brain cancer, just weeks before we recorded this conversation. Doug walks us through the symptoms that were dismissed as anxiety, the emergency brain surgery that saved his life, and the vision he had that completely changed how he sees death, faith, and what it means to truly live. If you've ever faced a moment that shattered your sense of the future, this conversation will stay with you. Please consider supporting Doug’s GoFundMe linked below: https://gofund.me/27a96d9ed Key Moments: 0:00 “I Thought I Was Going to Die Today” 5:38 Waves of Panic & Impending Doom 9:03 He Thought He Had DPDR Disorder 14:09 The Phone Call That Saved His Life 18:45 “My Life Will Never Be the Same” 21:36 Living Like Every Day Could Be His Last 25:18 The Power of Saying I Love You 29:12 Brain Cancer Became His Greatest Test 33:10 Can You Keep Your Heart Open in Hell? 38:32 How to Change Without Trauma 41:14 The Experimental Cancer Vaccine in Germany 43:02 The Truth About Death Nobody Talks About 44:13 The Message He Wants to Leave Behind Connect with Me:  IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/) Connect with Doug Cartwright: IG: doug_cartwright (https://www.instagram.com/doug_cartwright/)

    46 min

  7. May 12

    She Was My Best Friend, Now My Sister is Dead

    What happens when the person trained to save lives loses someone they couldn’t save? In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Marlon Rollins for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had about suicide, grief, trauma, mental health, and healing. Dr. Rollins spent years working as a crisis director and mental health professional helping people through suicidal crises, until the unthinkable happened. His sister, Amber, took her own life, leaving behind a 13-year-old daughter who was the first person to find her. This conversation explores the devastating reality of suicide loss, survivor’s guilt, depression, addiction, firearms, trauma, parenting, social media, and why so many people suffer in silence. We also discuss suicide prevention, warning signs, purpose, connection, and the urgent mental health crisis impacting children, teens, veterans, nurses, and families around the world. If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who may need it. Key Moments: 0:00 The Call That Changed Everything 6:02 The Coroner Called Me Next 12:48 The Suicide Prevention Grant 18:40 His 13-Year-Old Niece Found Her 23:35 “Losing My Sister Was a Gift” 30:31 Learning to Heal Himself 36:11 The Suicide Myth We Believe 42:42 She Heard the Gunshot 49:19 Did His Sister Plan Her Suicide? 56:32 Suicide in Kids Is Exploding 1:00:54 Why Community Saves Kids 1:07:24 Find a Bigger Why 1:14:13 Do People Regret Suicide? 1:20:17 Why Suicide Keeps Increasing 1:24:39 Mental Health Is Finally Changing Connect with Me:  IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/) Connect with Dr. Marlon Rollins: IG: @drmarlonrollins (https://www.instagram.com/drmarlonrollins/)

    1h 27m

  8. May 5

    The Worst Day of My Life...

    Nothing prepares you for the moment your parents call screaming that your little brother is gone. In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with twin brothers Jake & Joe Sharp as they relive the night their 16-year-old brother Sam died by suicide while they were serving church missions in Mexico. What followed was a pain neither of them knew how to survive. The phone call, the confusion, the anger, the guilt, and the devastating reality of returning home to a family forever changed. But this conversation is about more than loss. It’s about mental health, teenage depression, shame, hope, and the reminder that the people smiling the most are sometimes hurting the deepest. Jake & Joe share who Sam really was beyond his struggles: a light, a comedian, a brother, and someone deeply loved. If you or someone you love is battling suicidal thoughts, please know this episode was made for you. If this story moved you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Key Moments: 00:00 The Call That Changed Their Lives Forever 05:04 They Were in Mexico When It Happened 09:04 The Panic Before the Phone Call 13:23 Who Sam Really Was Behind the Smile 17:00 Why His Death Still Makes Them Angry 19:18 The Morning After Everything Changed 22:05 Why Teen Suicide Is Exploding 27:13 The Dangerous Lies Teens Believe 30:35 The Note Sam Left for His Brothers 34:24 The Suicide Prevention Message Everyone Needs 38:36 The Happiest People May Be Hurting Most 41:05 Their Message to Teenagers in Darkness Connect with Me:  IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/) Connect with Jake & Joe Sharp: IG: @jduofit (https://www.instagram.com/jduofit/)

    45 min
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The Rollercoaster Podcast, hosted by Tyler Hall, explores the powerful highs and lows that shape our lives. Each episode features raw, deeply personal conversations with guests who have faced profound challenges, loss, and life-changing moments. Through honest storytelling, we uncover how people navigate adversity, find meaning in hardship, and emerge stronger. This podcast is about resilience, perspective, and the shared human experience. Strap in and join us for the ride. 🎢

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  • Creator
    Tyler Hall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tyler Hall
  • Show Website
    The Rollercoaster Podcast

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