The Rollercoaster Podcast

Tyler Hall
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Welcome to "The Rollercoaster," a podcast where host Tyler Hall interviews successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders, and startup founders about the highs and lows of startup life. Join Tyler as he gets real about the challenges and triumphs of building a business from the ground up, and learn how these successful leaders have navigated the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out on your business journey, "The Rollercoaster" has something for you. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on succeeding as a startup business leader.

  1. 22H AGO

    He Lost His Friend and Father to Suicide... This Was the Breaking Point

    What happens when suicide keeps showing up in your life… before you’re even old enough to understand it? In this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Stanley Stark, a man whose life has been shaped by loss, silence, and hard truths most men never say out loud. From losing a close friend as a teenager to the devastating phone call that his own father had taken his life, Stanley opens up about how unprocessed grief, broken family dynamics, and emotional isolation quietly pushed him toward recklessness, anger, and self-destruction. But this conversation isn’t just about tragedy. It’s about what happens when a man finally stops running. We talk openly about men’s mental health, suicide prevention, integrity, faith, and why so many men suffer in silence until it feels unbearable. Stanley shares the lessons grief taught him, the power of forgiveness, and how community and honesty can save lives. If you’ve lost someone to suicide, struggled with your mental health, or wondered how to be a better man in a broken world, watch this episode to be reminded that you’re not alone and it’s never too late to choose a different path. Key Moments: 0:00 I Buried a Friend Yesterday… 3:30 The Note His Friend Left Behind 6:25 Holding a Gun at 15 and Asking “Why” 8:55 The Session That Shut Him Down 12:18 The Lie That Killed His Hope 15:01 A Broken Father-Son Bond 17:48 Trying to Start Over… One Last Time 21:17 The Call That Changed Everything 24:22 The Details No One Warned Him About 28:24 The Suicide Statistics Men Ignore 31:02 Why His Pain Became His Purpose 35:10 The Silent Addiction Destroying Men 39:13 Why Being Approachable Can Save a Life 41:35 “Suicide Doesn’t End Pain... It Passes It On” 45:12 The One Truth Every Man Needs to Hear Today

    47 min

  2. DEC 23

    I Was Abused But Thought It Was Love… Every Woman Needs To Hear This

    What do you do when the person you love becomes the person you fear most? In today’s episode, I sit down with Lyndsey Hackford, a woman whose story left me shaken, heartbroken, and in absolute awe of her strength. For 18 years, Lyndsey lived inside an abusive marriage that slowly stole her voice, her identity, and nearly her life. What started as subtle manipulation spiraled into control, isolation, physical violence, and moments where she genuinely didn’t know if she would survive the night. Her children witnessed things no child ever should. And yet, Lyndsey found a way out. In this conversation, Lyndsey walks us through the moments that changed everything: the fear, the near-death experiences, the police intervention, the escape, the trial, and the long, painful road to rebuilding her life. If you’ve lived through trauma, domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, or you’re trying to support someone who has, her story will stay with you. Watch this episode to hear Lyndsey’s message of hope, courage, and reclaiming your life, no matter how dark things have been. Key Moments: 0:00 “I Hit the Wall So I Wouldn’t Hit Mom” 3:00 The “Support” That Was Actually Control 6:02 How Her Religion Was Used Against Her 9:19 The Moment She Realised Her Worth Was Gone 12:00 The Day He Admitted He Wanted to Hit Her 14:44 The Shame and Threats That Kept Her Silent 17:39 A Year of Sleep Deprivation and Surveillance 20:10 “Just Let Me Leave”… and the Violent Response 23:06 “Look at That Face, How Could I Love That?” 26:00 The Escape Attempt That Finally Worked 29:31 The Jury Trial And Her Kids Taking the Stand 32:53 Why Abusers All Share the Same Patterns 33:23 Her Message to Women Still Living in Fear Guest Info: IG: @lyndseyh6723 Facebook: @lyndsey.jackson.125

    36 min

  3. DEC 16

    The Day He Pulled The Trigger - What Happened After Will Give You Goosebumps

    What do you do when the pain gets so loud that you don’t want to be here anymore? What happens in the moment when life almost ends… and something pulls you back? In this powerful episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Wes Wright, who opens up about the day he attempted to take his own life and the split-second moment that changed everything. Wes walks us through the fear, exhaustion, and silent suffering that led him there, the near-death experience that followed, and the long road back toward faith, accountability, and purpose. This conversation goes far beyond a suicide attempt. We talk about men’s mental health, depression, identity, faith, redemption, and the lies that convince people they are alone or beyond repair. Wes shares the hard lessons he learned about responsibility, healing, and why pain doesn’t mean your story is over. If you’ve ever felt broken, lost your sense of purpose, or questioned whether life can get better, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Watch this episode to hear Wes Wright’s story and be reminded that hope is still possible. Key Moments: 0:00 The Day He Planned To End His Life 2:45 Sitting Alone With A Gun And No Hope 6:10 Dialling 911 Not Knowing If He’d Survive 9:10 “God Still Gave Me A Choice” 13:40 The Lie That Almost Destroyed Him 16:20 The Ten-Minute Danger Window 20:40 “I Wanted One Last Goodbye” 23:10 Doctors Say Can’t Explain This 27:30 The Therapist Who Changed Him 31:10 “My Son Died… Then I Tried To” 34:20 Why Suicide Doesn’t End Pain 37:05 The Three Lies That Trap You 40:10 A Message To Anyone Struggling Guest Info: IG: @wesfunbro Tiktok: @wesfunbro

    43 min

  4. DEC 9

    Two Tragedies, One Family… How I Survived Losing Them Both

    There are moments in life that split everything into “before” and “after.” And for Ben Longshore, it began with one sentence from his father: “Take care of your mom and sister.” Hours later, he learned there was no pulse. In this raw and deeply human conversation, I sit down with my cousin Ben, someone I’ve known my entire life, as he opens up about the night his dad unexpectedly passed away, the weight of being 16 when everything changed, and the choice to step into a role he never asked for. His story doesn’t end there. Seven years later, another tragedy struck our family, forcing him to face grief all over again and ask the questions no one wants to ask: Why now? How do you keep going? Where is God in all this? This episode is about loss, faith, resilience, family, and the quiet strength you don’t know you have until life demands it. If you’ve walked through grief, felt responsible for others, or wondered how to rebuild after tragedy, this conversation will stay with you. Watch this episode to hear Ben’s powerful journey and be reminded that even in the heaviest moments, hope still has a voice. Key Moments: 0:00 The Last Words His Dad Ever Said 3:00 The Day That Changed His Life Forever 7:04 The Moment He Knew Something Was Wrong 12:18 The Night Before Everything Went Wrong 17:10 The Prayer That Shifted the Room 21:45 Telling His Sister Their Dad Was Gone 25:40 How the Community Showed Up Overnight 30:12 The Spiritual Perspective That Saved Him 35:40 The Father-Son Moments He Still Misses 39:54 Dreams, Football, and a Life Rewritten 43:02 Why Showing Up Matters More Than Words 49:35 The 30-Hour Drive They'll Never Forget 51:20 Seven Years Later, Another Tragedy Hits 55:24 “Nick Is in the Hospital”: Reliving Old Trauma 59:58 The ATV Accident That Changed Everything 1:03:49 Praying for a Miracle That Didn’t Come 1:07:22 Helping His Sister-in-Law Survive the Impossible 1:12:28 The Organ Donor Story No One Expected 1:17:08 How That Meeting Changed Their Family Forever 1:23:56 How He Leads His Family Differently Now 1:28:40 Why “Stepping Up” Matters More Than Ever Guest Info: IG: @‌ben.longshore

    1h 33m

  5. DEC 2

    The Most Haunting Childhood Story I’ve Ever Heard…

    What happens when your childhood is spent dodging bombs instead of playing outside? What does survival do to the human spirit and how do you rebuild when everything familiar disappears overnight? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Guitta Harb, who escaped war in Lebanon as a young girl and was forced to grow up before she ever had the chance to be a child. From hiding in dark underground shelters to leaving her home at 2 am on a secret ship with no promise of return, her story is raw, vulnerable, and deeply human. We dive into the identity struggles that come with being caught between two cultures, the trauma stored in the body, and the moment she realised fear didn’t have to dictate her future. She shares how survival turned into purpose, graduating dental school at 21, becoming a mother, and building a life rooted in gratitude and resilience. This conversation explores war trauma, anxiety, identity, mental health, survival mode, fear, resilience, the immigrant story, and finding your why. Watch this episode to feel hope again proof that pain can become purpose, and your past doesn’t have to define your future. Key Moments: 0:00 Robbed of a Childhood 2:12 Life in a Warzone: Fear Every Single Day 5:45 “Pack Your Bags. We’re Leaving Tonight.” 8:10 The Secret Ship That Changed Everything 12:12 Lost Between Two Worlds 17:30 Learning English… Without Knowing a Word 22:38 How She Learned to Belong in America 25:09 “I Refuse to Be a Victim” 30:44 The Anxiety That Never Fully Left 33:26 Parenting After Trauma 36:12 What Chaos Does to the Nervous System 40:55 Turning Pain Into Purpose 45:40 Why So Many Suffer Alone 48:12 The Power of Finding Your Why 52:33 Why Young People Give Up Too Soon 55:17 How to Survive When Life Breaks You 59:55 Raising Strong Kids in a Fragile World 1:04:10 How She Found Healing Slowly 1:08:20 Why She Still Believes in Hope Guest Info: IG: @‌therealocdentist Website: https://drguittaharb.com/

    1h 12m

  6. NOV 18

    The Body Part That Saved My Family From Being Killed

    What happens when the moment that should have destroyed you… becomes the moment God uses to save your life? This episode with Ruslan KD is one of the most intense, emotional, and faith-shifting conversations I’ve ever had. Today, I sit down with Ruslan KD, creator, pastor, rapper, and one of the fastest-growing Christian voices online, to unpack a story that begins in a war-torn country, where a single detail from his childhood literally saved his family from being killed. From fleeing ethnic cleansing in Azerbaijan, surviving abuse, and falling into drugs, crime, and violence in San Diego, Ruslan opens up about the battles that shaped him. We talk about fatherlessness, trauma, identity, masculinity, addiction, and the moment God stepped in and completely rerouted his life. His transformation from chaos to calling is a raw reminder that redemption is real and that God’s ways, even when they feel restrictive, are actually pathways to freedom. If you’ve wrestled with identity, faith, or the pain of your past, this conversation will breathe hope into you. Watch this episode to hear a story you’ll never forget. Key Moments: 0:00 The Moment That Saved My Life 1:42 Growing Up Armenian in a War Zone 4:52 The One Detail That Meant Life or Death 7:48 My Family Fell Apart Overnight 10:38 How I Slid Into Crime at 11 13:22 Gangster Rap Became My Role Model 15:52 Running From a Kid With a Knife 18:40 We Had to Move or I Wasn’t Going to Make It 21:41 Wrestling With Faith, Trauma, and Identity 24:45 Why I Finally Surrendered Everything 27:28 Breaking Old Habits and Building New Ones 30:09 Why God’s Boundaries Lead to Freedom 33:14 The Danger of Letting Your Job Define You 36:12 The Only Identity That Actually Holds 39:16 My Imposter Syndrome While Writing This Book 42:40 How to Pursue Success Without Losing Yourself 46:01 Why Most People Misunderstand Calling 49:02 The Problem With Hustle Culture 52:18 What I Wish I Knew at 16 55:47 Advice for Kids Growing Up Without a Dad 59:01 Why God’s Ways Aren’t “Restrictions” 1:02:22 How to Build an Identity That Lasts 1:04:14 The Power of Community When You’re Lost 1:07:54 The Simple Advice That Saved My Life Guest Info: IG: @‌ruslankd YouTube: @‌RuslanKD

    1h 10m

  7. NOV 11

    The Moment I Thought My Ex-Husband Was Going To Kill Me

    What happens when the man you love becomes the one you fear? This is Jennifer DeTracy’s powerful story of surviving abuse, reclaiming her identity, and finding peace through forgiveness. In this raw and emotional interview, Jennifer shares how her “Cinderella” love story turned into years of manipulation, control, and violence. From bruises she tried to hide to the night she finally escaped, she opens up about the pain, confusion, and courage it took to leave. But her story doesn’t end there. Jennifer reveals how faith, forgiveness, and personal growth helped her rebuild her life and become a voice for women finding strength after abuse. Today, she’s living proof that even after the darkest chapters, redemption is possible. Watch this episode to hear Jennifer’s powerful message of healing, courage, and second chances and be reminded that it’s never too late to start again. Key Moments: 0:00 The Signs I Missed Before the Abuse Began 2:34 How a “Perfect” Man Slowly Became My Abuser 5:12 The Subtle Red Flags No One Talks About 7:46 The Moment I Realised I Wasn’t Safe Anymore 13:45 How Manipulation Made Me Doubt Reality 17:19 The Night I Finally Fought Back 21:47 Why I Chose to Forgive the Man Who Hurt Me 25:32 How I Reclaimed My Mind and My Power 29:10 The Call That Changed Everything 33:45 How to Recognise an Abuser Early 36:25 Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Forgetting 40:30 The Secret to Long-Term Success 44:00 Building a Life of Freedom, Not Fear 48:58 The Product That Changed Everything 52:10 The Truth About Starting Over 56:08 The Power of Sharing Your Story Guest Info: IG: @jenniferdetracy

    56 min

  8. NOV 4

    The Night I Lost Both Parents & What Happened Afterward

    What do you do when your whole world disappears overnight? When a single phone call changes everything you thought you knew about life, faith, and purpose? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nathan DeTracy, a former IFBB Pro bodybuilder whose life was forever altered when he lost both parents in a tragic car accident at just 23 years old, only days before 9/11. What followed was a decade-long battle with grief, addiction, and identity, hidden behind a flawless exterior of success and discipline. Nathan shares how he went from broken and lost, drowning in pain and denial, to rebuilding his life through faith, purpose, and service. He opens up about how bodybuilding became both his escape and his armor, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to finally face the truth beneath the muscle. Together, we explore the power of surrender, redemption, and finding meaning in unimaginable loss. Today, Nathan channels that journey into helping others transform their health and mindset through Make Wellness, a company redefining how we approach fitness, peptides, and true well-being. If you’ve ever faced grief, addiction, or identity loss and wondered if healing is even possible, watch this episode. It might just change how you see pain, purpose, and the fight to rise again. Key Moments: 0:00 The Phone Call That Shattered My Life 5:40 When Reality Finally Hit 8:37 Escaping the Pain Through Addiction 13:04 Losing Everything and Finding God 15:20 How Bodybuilding Became My Survival 20:32 The Miracles That Changed My Atheist Heart 23:10 The Woman Who Saved Me 27:18 Rock Bottom & Bankruptcy 32:15 Losing $100K a Month Overnight 35:05 The 5 Pillars of Real Health 39:04 Why Supplements Don’t Work 44:02 The Truth About Ozempic & GLP-1s 49:20 Nature’s Alternative to Injectables 54:50 How to Join the Movement Guest Info: IG: @‌nathandetracy LinkedIn: Nate DeTracy

    56 min
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Welcome to "The Rollercoaster," a podcast where host Tyler Hall interviews successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders, and startup founders about the highs and lows of startup life. Join Tyler as he gets real about the challenges and triumphs of building a business from the ground up, and learn how these successful leaders have navigated the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out on your business journey, "The Rollercoaster" has something for you. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on succeeding as a startup business leader.

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  • Creator
    Tyler Hall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tyler Hall
  • Show Website
    The Rollercoaster Podcast

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