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

    I Knew I Was Going to Die...

    I didn’t expect this story to hit this hard. Because it starts with success and ends somewhere no one thinks they’ll ever go. In this episode, I sit down with Brad White, who was making over $100K a year, building a business, and living what most people would call the dream until one decision pulled him into addiction, and everything began to collapse. What started with pain pills turned into a spiral of opioids, meth, and a life he couldn’t recognise, losing his home, his marriage, and eventually becoming homeless. But there’s a moment in this conversation that stopped me… A moment where he looks around and realises: this isn’t who I’m meant to be. If you’ve ever wondered how addiction really takes hold and what it takes to fight your way back, this episode will stay with you. Watch till the end and share this with someone who needs it. Key Moments: 0:00 From $100K Success to Losing Everything 3:12 The First Pill That Changed His Life 6:28 Building a Business While Secretly Using 9:41 When Drugs Started Taking Over Everything 12:55 I Knew I Was in Trouble 16:08 The Addiction I Couldn’t Escape 19:22 From Success to Homeless in 4 Years 22:36 Surrounded by the Wrong People 25:48 I Was Going to Die 32:18 Walking Away With Nowhere to Go 35:42 Why Rehab Didn’t Feel Safe 38:55 Starting Over With Nothing 42:10 Living With Addicts While Trying to Stay Clean 45:27 Fighting Temptation Every Single Day 48:41 The People Who Saved My Life 55:10 The Turning Point That Changed Everything Guest Info: IG: @bwhite1 (https://www.instagram.com/bwhite1/)

    57 min

  2. MAR 31

    My Dad Died - What Happened to My Mom Next Broke Me

    I woke up to 15 missed calls and in that moment, something in me already knew. Nothing prepares you for the call that changes your life forever. In this episode, I sit down with Aleksei Archer, who shares the devastating morning she learned her father had died by suicide, and the quiet signs she now wishes she had seen sooner. This isn’t just a story about loss. It’s about guilt, awareness, and learning how to show up for the people we love before it’s too late. In this episode: The hidden signs of suicide and mental health struggles What grief after losing a parent to suicide really feels like How to ask the hard questions that could save a life Why checking in might matter more than you think If this conversation hits close to home, send it to someone you care about…and don’t wait to reach out. Key Moments: 00:00 The Call That Changed Everything 03:12 The Accident That Didn’t Add Up 06:03 I Woke Up to 15 Missed Calls 10:24 The Guilt Hit Me Instantly 13:09 My Life Split Into Before & After 17:48 How to Spot Suicidal Thoughts Early 20:05 10 Men Lost…Why This Keeps Happening 23:03 Commit vs Died by Suicide Explained 26:05 When Grief Becomes Complicated 31:06 The Simple Habit That Could Save a Life 35:22 Do People Who Die by Suicide Want to Die? 38:10 The Dangerous Short Window Before Suicide 44:15 The Hard Questions That Could Save Someone 47:08 How to Hold Space Without Fixing 50:12 What I Wish I Did Differently Guest info: YouTube:  @MourningGloryClubPodcast Instagram: @mourninggloryclub @alekseiarcher (https://www.instagram.com/alekseiarcher/)

    54 min

  3. MAR 24

    My Son's Routine Procedure Turned WORST Nightmare...

    I thought it was just a routine procedure, until we got the call that changed everything. In this episode, I sit down with Danielle and Joey Orr, parents navigating a journey no family should ever have to face. What started as a simple hospital visit quickly turned into something far more serious, leading to a diagnosis that would completely reshape their lives. Their son Joey has already defied the odds since birth, facing Down syndrome, heart complications, and now childhood leukemia. And yet, his strength will leave you speechless. We talk about the fear, the unknown, the late-night phone calls, and what it really looks like to fight for your child every single day. This is a story about resilience, faith, family, and holding on when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If this story moves you, and you feel called to help, you can support Joey and his family here ❤️ 👉 https://gofund.me/bce5c8e48 Watch this. Share this. It matters. Key Moments: 00:00 It Was Just a Routine Procedure… Then the Call Came 03:12 The Moment You Hear Your Child Has Cancer 10:15 He Didn’t Cry Then They Took Him Away 16:20 Life in the NICU: Fear, Waiting, and No Control 19:45 Raising a Child with Down Syndrome, What No One Tells You 25:00 The Joy in the Chaos, Meet Joey 30:40 The Routine Surgery That Changed Everything 33:50 The Call Every Parent Dreads at Midnight 36:10 Walking Into Oncology And Knowing It Was Cancer 41:05 The 24 Hours That Turned Into a Nightmare 44:20 What It’s Really Like Inside Childhood Cancer Treatment 50:00 The Emotional & Financial Toll No One Sees 56:10 1 in 600 Million: Why Their Marriage Survived Guest Info: Instagram: @joeysfightclub (https://www.instagram.com/joeysfightclub?igsh=MWswMnZpMTdmb2V4Yw==) Facebook: Joey's Fight Club (https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChPdrjH8m/)

    57 min

  4. MAR 17

    I Missed My Chance to Say Goodbye...

    Carl Angelo was never supposed to be a rapper. He grew up in a Filipino immigrant family that came to America chasing stability, sacrifice, and the promise of a better life. Like many first-generation kids, the expectation was clear: follow the safe path, build a career, make the family proud. But he felt something pulling him in a completely different direction. In this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Carl Angelo as he shares the deeply personal journey behind his music, his viral rap video, and the painful choices that come with chasing a dream no one else around you fully understands. He opens up about family pressure, identity as a Filipino-American, the struggle between security and passion, and the moment he realized nobody was coming to save him. This conversation explores courage, sacrifice, and what it really means to choose your own path. If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring your family and honoring yourself, this episode will hit close to home. Watch, share, and let me know what resonated with you. Key Moments: 00:00 The Viral Rap Video That Changed Carl Angelo’s Life 03:12 Telling My Immigrant Parents I Wanted to Be a Rapper 06:18 The Hidden Pressure of Filipino Family Expectations 12:05 The Truth About the American Dream for Immigrants 15:08 Are Poorer Countries Actually Happier? 18:12 How Karaoke Parties Shaped Carl’s Love for Music 21:02 The Moment I Realised I Had a Rap Talent 27:06 Why I Haven’t Gone All-In on Music Yet 33:05 What Happens When You Finally Commit to Your Dream 36:08 Why Social Media Can Change Everything for Artists 42:05 I Became the Person I Needed Growing Up 48:00 The Painful Choice Between Family and My Dream 51:22 Missing My Grandmother’s Final Moments 54:15 When Choosing Yourself Feels Like Betrayal 01:00:48 The Message I Want Filipino Kids to Hear Guest Info: Instagram: @‌carlangelomusic (https://www.instagram.com/carlangelomusic/) YouTube: ‪@carlangelomusic (https://www.youtube.com/@carlangelomusic)

    1h 3m

  5. MAR 10

    This Routine Procedure Almost Killed My Wife

    It was supposed to be a routine surgery. On August 6, 2021, Shantelle Tate kissed her young son goodbye and walked into the hospital expecting to be home the next day. Doctors told her it was a simple procedure they perform all the time. But something went terribly wrong. What followed was a medical nightmare that would nearly cost Shantelle her life. A surgical complication led to sepsis, emergency surgery, and a medically induced coma that lasted an entire month. During those 30 days, her family was called in more than once to say goodbye. In this emotional episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Shantelle and her husband Brandon Tate as they share both sides of the story, the terrifying moments in the hospital, the fight to survive, and the perspective that changed their lives forever. This conversation explores survival, faith, trauma recovery, and gratitude for life. If this story moved you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Key Moments: 00:00 A Routine Surgery That Almost Killed Her 05:32 It’s Just Gas: The Warning Doctors Missed 08:02 She Didn’t Wake Up for a Month 10:21 Trapped Inside a Coma Nightmare 13:50 Learning to Walk Again in the Hospital 16:27 Life After a Month in a Coma 19:42 “You Flatlined Three Times” 24:41 Realizing a Month of Life Was Gone 29:10 The Hard Truth About Friends 35:15 Being Told She Might Not Wake Up 38:18 Why Trauma Changes Everything 43:59 When They Knew She Might Survive 46:18 Her Message to Anyone Fighting to Survive Guest Info: IG: @shantelle_b_tate ( https://www.instagram.com/shantelle_b_tate/)

    48 min

  6. MAR 3

    When His Parents Died, He Had No Where To Go Except...

    This is going to feel different than anything we’ve done before. Today, I sit down with Mya-Lisa Ludwig and her 52-year-old brother Adam and what unfolds is one of the most beautiful conversations we’ve had about special needs, caregiving, sibling love, and finding purpose after grief. Adam lives with Mya, who became his full-time caregiver after the heartbreaking loss of their parents. But this isn’t just a story about autism, dementia, or navigating skilled nursing care. It’s about protection. Patience. Faith. And what happens when a sister decides, I was made for this. This episode is about unconditional love, resilience after loss, and the sacred responsibility of caregiving. If you’ve walked through grief, supported a special needs sibling, or felt called to care for someone you love, this one will stay with you. Watch, share, and let me know what hit home. Key Moments: 00:00 This Is Different Than Anything We’ve Done 03:02 I Became His Protector: The Boxing Glove Moment 08:49 Losing Their Parents & The Burden He Carried 11:04 What Life Looks Like Living With Autism 15:00 The 12-Hour Sleep Schedule That Changed Everything 20:21 The Lunch Routine That Saved His Life 23:05 Caring for Parents With Dementia & Pancreatic Cancer 29:25 The Truth About Being a Full-Time Caregiver 34:28 “I Was Made For This” - A Divine Calling? 38:18 Living With an Angel Every Single Day 44:50 The Best Thing About Adam  47:40 The Moment That Built His Confidence 52:28 What Makes Him Proud To Be an Uncle 56:41 The One Thing That Still Hurts To Talk About Guest Info: IG: @minimamamya (https://www.instagram.com/minimamamya/)

    1h 11m

  7. FEB 24

    My Husband Didn’t Die Suddenly… I Watched Him Disappear for 6 Years

    If you looked at her life from the outside, it was perfect. A brilliant Harvard-trained doctor. Four beautiful children. A marriage built on love. And then, slowly… it wasn’t. In this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Suchin, caregiver, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Wuggle. For six years, Andrea watched subtle changes in her husband Craig, slowly unravel into something far more devastating. What began as small personality shifts spiraled into financial chaos, misdiagnosis, rage episodes, and ultimately a diagnosis of behavioral frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Craig showed symptoms for nearly six years. For the final four, Andrea became his full-time caregiver, managing medications, protecting their children, advocating when doctors dismissed her concerns, and standing by him until his final breath. This is a story about dementia, caregiver burnout, anticipatory grief, and the trauma of watching a mental death before a physical one. But it’s also about purpose. Andrea shares how survival mode led to the creation of Wuggle, a sleep solution now helping caregivers around the world. If you’re navigating caregiving, dementia, exhaustion, or profound loss, this conversation is for you. Watch, share, and join The Rollercoaster Community. Key Moments: 0:00 The Night I Knew He Was Dying 3:45 Caregiver Surgery… Then Crisis 9:05 The Hospice Call That Never Came 12:40 His Final Words to Me 15:10 Holding Him After His Last Breath 18:05 Relief, Guilt & Grief Collide 24:15 22 Credit Cards & $170K Debt 30:00 The Devastating Diagnosis: FTD 36:00 Caregiver Burnout Nearly Broke Me 39:10 The Sleep Breakthrough That Saved Me 42:30 From Grief to Mission: Creating Wuggle 45:40 The Text That Changed Everything 51:00 Anxiety, Migraines & Better REM 54:20 The Trauma Caregivers Don’t Admit

    59 min

  8. FEB 17

    I Lost My Mother at 17 and Then I Lost My Way...

    What happens when the people meant to protect you become the ones you have to run from? In this raw and deeply personal episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Willie Wolfgramm to uncover a story of survival that most people wouldn’t make it out of. Willie takes us inside the darkest corners of his past: being thrown down stairs by a drunken stepfather, being chased through a field by a truck, and the crushing weight of a culture that told him showing emotion was a fatal weakness. We dive deep into the day he lost his mother to cancer at 17 and the decade-long spiral into addiction and homelessness that followed. This conversation is about childhood abuse, grief, the cycle of trauma, and the miracle of finding a path forward when you’ve hit absolute rock bottom. If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t enough, Willie’s transformation is your wake-up call. Watch now and share this with someone who needs to feel less alone. Key Moments: 0:00 I Watched Him Beat My Mother 4:05 The Beliefs I Had to Unlearn 6:40 My Earliest Memory of Abuse 9:04 Running Away to Survive Another Day 11:08 Chased Down by a Truck in a Field 13:59 Contemplating the Road to End the Pain 18:51 Breaking the Cycle with My Own Kids 21:29 How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Marriage 24:58 Meeting Wayne: What a Real Man Looks Like 28:45 Moving in While My Mom Fought Stage 4 Cancer 32:36 Your Mom Passed Away This Morning 34:54 Walking into a House That Felt Cold 38:09 Just Keep Moving. Don't Show Emotion. 42:49 The Spiral into Drugs and Alcohol 46:03 Finally Loving the Man in the Mirror Guest Info: IG: @willie.wolfgramm (https://www.instagram.com/willie.wolfgramm/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-wolfgramm-a95127a4

    49 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
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tyler Hall
  • Show Website
    The Rollercoaster Podcast

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