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

Luke Colson and Kyle Wise
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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 in an accident, witnessing a crime.. and many more! Luke and Kyle will take an honest, raw, yet positive and hopeful approach, to really find out how these sudden events have effected our guests, and hear about the tools they use to overcome the subsequent struggle and adversity. We will focus on the journey to success and recovery, and hear stories of how our guests overcame trauma, and mental health challenges like ptsd, anxiety depression and phobias that have often lead to addiction, alcoholism, and disorders. While we will focus on the events themselves, and the lasting effects of these moments, our goal in this podcast is to concentrate on the positive journeys of resilience, recovery and hope that comes from these extraordinary stories. Join us for the ride of your life, and other peoples too! Why listen? We hope that our listeners will feel comfort, empowerment, strength and hope through this community of people and the stories we share. Everyone’s experiences are unique, but the circumstances around recovery and healing can be a shared and comforting journey. EMAIL: wtfmupodcast@gmail.com MUSIC by DeVyruss from Pixabay SPOTIFY: For reasons that no one at Spotify knows, our podcast does NOT play on the Spotify App from IOS devices. It works on every other platform, and even works on Spotify App from Android and works just fine on Spotify for Desktop. Spotify tell us they don' t know how to fix it. We love our listeners and encourage you to find another way, and another platform, and we apologize, this one is out of our hands.

  1. 5D AGO

    S6 EP2: Kayse's Story - Losing My Father To Suicide at 7, My Journey Through Grief

    Send us a text This week we are thrilled to have Kayse Gehret on the show!   Kayse lost her father to suicide when she was just 7 years old, and the grief and ptsd consumed her. She developed headaches which would over regularly, and these eventually turned into 'grand mal seizure disorder', which traditional doctors could not help with.  Amazingly, Kayse was able to heal her own seizure disorder through microdosing. Annd now, through microdosing, she’s spent 30 years helping people reconnect with their inner guidance, regulate their nervous system, and walk a more grounded spiritual path. Kayse founder of Microdosing for Healing and the Professional Microdosing Facilitator Program. Thanks for a great chat Kayse! https://www.kaysegehret.com/ Support the show

    39 min

  2. JAN 1

    S6 EP1: Dr Bob's Story - Has Medicine Lost It's Mind?

    Send us a text WELCOME TO SEASON 6!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!?? Dr. Robert Smith is an esteemed physician and thought leader, haunted by decisions he made in practicing medicine, so much so that now in retirement he is on a mission, a quest really, to revolutionize how physicians treat mental health. He has a riveting story of how an experience forever changed him. Dr. Smith's new book, Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? Why Our Mental Health System is Failing Us and What Should Be Done to Cure   (Prometheus Books, March 4, 2025), not only exposes the problem but also lays out a bold, practical roadmap for reforming the system—and saving lives. He makes a compelling and provocative case for why mental health treatment and information must be widely available and not thought of as the province of the psychiatric profession. For any person who has ever felt frustrated by or more often avoidant talking to a doctor about anxiety, depression, stress or grief, Dr. Smith will provide validation. And hope! In this episode, we on Dr Smith’s life changing experience as a doctor, and how everything changed for him, in a heartbreaking story about one of his female cancer patients.  How can medical doctors better address mental health needs? Dr Smith explains how we can help advocate for proper training, and gives tips on how patients should talk to doctors about mental health. Dr. Smith has been widely interviewed by national media ranging from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show and more. He is a frequent columnist for Psychology Today. Site: https://www.robertcsmithmd.com/ Support the show

    35 min

  3. 12/26/2025

    S5 EP50: Teresa's Story - 4-Time Cancer Survivor, Stronger Than Ever

    Send us a text SEASON 5 FINALE: (Wow!) Don't worry Season 6 begins first week of January! Teresa Baglietto, is a 4-time cancer survivor who also endured 3 strokes and 1 brain aneurysm along the way. She’s now in remission and she speaks around the U.S. about resilience, mindset, and the simple framework she still uses to get through hard things: Set your mindset, make a plan, ask for help, keep laughter and joy close. Despite all that she has been through, She’s an optimist at heart, with a perspective that moves people.  Join us for a fabulous, heartfelt, and really enjoyable episode! Teresa has a new book, The Ripple Effect, launching in December, and she hosts the InShock Podcast, where she interviews others navigating life-changing challenges. Book: https://a.co/d/drgEUYw  Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-shock-podcast/id1788093827 Support the show

    50 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    S5 EP49: Tom's Story - Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels!

    Send us a text After surviving two life-threatening illnesses, one he was told was terminal, Tom LeNoble was given six months to live on three separate occasions.  Tom lives by the phrase: “I’m Still Here.” Whether on his podcast, or in his bestselling book, he shares his potent message with the world. The book is wonderfully titled: My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns and High Heels. Book: https://a.co/d/2vC4ug8 This is such an amazing, engaging, compelling episode full of highs and lows and Tom is such an brilliant guest as we are sure you will agree! Some of the stories are wild! Site: https://www.tomlenoble.com/ Support the show

    36 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    S5 EP48: Dr Martina's Story - Childhood Trauma, Cult Survival, and Healing!

    Send us a text Dr Martina Zangger's story is one of extraordinary resilience and recovery after childhood sexual abuse, and her message, that shame must be taken from the victim and placed on the perpetrator. Abused at just four years old in Switzerland by her grandfather, a respected judge, and her uncle, a well-known politician, Martina grew up shrouded in silence. Moving to Australia at 12 years old, In her search for healing, Martina fell in love with an Indian guru at 18 years old, and was invited as a mail order disciple to live in his cult in the U.S, provided she paid $8000 for the privilege.  So desperate to get to her guru, and with few skills she was talked into becoming a sex worker in Darlinghurst, Sydney at just 19. She eventually made enough money to go to the Ashram but unfortunately all was not what it seemed in 'the brochure!' She was subjected to exploitation and hard labour. Her journey from trauma to survival is confronting but deeply inspiring. Today, Martina holds a PhD, is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, and has spent over 20 years working on the frontline with women and children impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence.  This is an AMAZING episode! Support the show

    46 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    S5 EP47 Josh's Story - How To Rebuild When Your Life Explodes

    Send us a text Sometimes you lose everything, career, marriage, even your sense of self, and there’s no easy way out. That’s exactly what happened to Joshua Tomeoni. Instead of bouncing back, he had to learn how to build a life from scratch, facing every uncomfortable truth along the way. Josh's new book, 'The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict: Fight. Fail. Rebuild' is out In January 2026. His story isn’t just about surviving, it's about rebuilding against the odds! He went bankrupt, lost his family, and questioned who he even was. But by leaning all the way into the mess, finding the right support, and slowly piecing himself together, he’s spent nearly twenty years helping others through their own F*cked Up events. Learn more about Joshua at https://exderelict.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTheDerelict https://www.instagram.com/JoshTheDerelict https://www.tiktok.com/@JoshTomeoni https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatomeoni/ Book Link coming soon. Support the show

    54 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    S5 EP46: Luke'e Story - Your Host Has A Check In!

    Send us a text Hi it's me Luke Colson, your host. We are looking for guests to come on our show. If you have experienced something that changed your life, we want to hear from you. Surviving life changing events is what we are all about and we want to talk about the journey through these events and experiences in the hope that we can help others! wtfmupodcast@gmail.com Meanwhile here is an update from me in this episode as we near the end of Season 5, where we have made it into the top 2% of Podcasts globally! Thanks to all our listeners! Support the show

    27 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    S5 EP45: Sarah's Story - Rescuing My Daughter From Psychosis In Turkey!

    Send us a text This week we re-visit an amazing episode with Sarah Martin, who received a text in the middle of the night from a stranger, saying that her 21 year old Daughter, Alice, who was traveling on the other side of the world, was in trouble. Alice was last seen in Turkey, while Sarah and the rest of the family, live in Australia. This episode is a rollercoaster, as Sarah begins a race to rescue Alice from what appeared to be a psychotic break, in a city thousands of miles away. Sarah has written a book about the ordeal, and you can listen to it first hand in this raw, emotional and incredible episode! 'Dear Psychosis', is Sarah's debut book and is an account of her family's experience following their daughter's first-ever psychotic episode and the trauma that ensued. It is a story of recovery, hope and the power of family. LINKS FOR SARAH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martin123 Webpage: Sarah Martin Author - Psychosis, Author Tiktok: SarahMartinAuthor (@sarahmartinauthor) | TikTok                  Instagram: Sarah Martin (@sarahmartin.author) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: (3) Facebook Amazon : Dear Psychosis, eBook : Martin, Sarah: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store Support the show

    50 min
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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 in an accident, witnessing a crime.. and many more! Luke and Kyle will take an honest, raw, yet positive and hopeful approach, to really find out how these sudden events have effected our guests, and hear about the tools they use to overcome the subsequent struggle and adversity. We will focus on the journey to success and recovery, and hear stories of how our guests overcame trauma, and mental health challenges like ptsd, anxiety depression and phobias that have often lead to addiction, alcoholism, and disorders. While we will focus on the events themselves, and the lasting effects of these moments, our goal in this podcast is to concentrate on the positive journeys of resilience, recovery and hope that comes from these extraordinary stories. Join us for the ride of your life, and other peoples too! Why listen? We hope that our listeners will feel comfort, empowerment, strength and hope through this community of people and the stories we share. Everyone’s experiences are unique, but the circumstances around recovery and healing can be a shared and comforting journey. EMAIL: wtfmupodcast@gmail.com MUSIC by DeVyruss from Pixabay SPOTIFY: For reasons that no one at Spotify knows, our podcast does NOT play on the Spotify App from IOS devices. It works on every other platform, and even works on Spotify App from Android and works just fine on Spotify for Desktop. Spotify tell us they don' t know how to fix it. We love our listeners and encourage you to find another way, and another platform, and we apologize, this one is out of our hands.

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