In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down once again with my friend James Dykes, one of the few guests we’ve ever invited back. The first time James shared his story, it reached tens of millions of people across social media. But behind the viral numbers was a man who walked through unthinkable loss, the death of his wife, deep grief, and personal trauma, and still chose to show up with vulnerability and faith.

This time, we go even deeper. James opens up about the emotional aftermath of sharing his story with the world, the love, the hate, the healing, and the spiritual wrestle that followed. We talk about fatherhood, men’s mental health, navigating grief publicly, and how suffering has shaped his faith and purpose. He shares how his pain has now become a catalyst for writing, for building community, and for stepping into a life of coaching, consulting, and hope.

If you’re carrying something heavy, this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone.

James’s honesty will challenge you, comfort you, and move you to believe that beauty still rises from the ashes.

Key Moments:
0:00 The Viral Reel That Changed Everything
3:12 Why We Had to Do This Again
8:53 Surrendering the Outcome
12:33 The Pain Behind the Hate
17:26 Finding a Brotherhood in Grief
23:42 The Power of Not Being Alone
28:26 Holding Space for Both Joy and Sorrow
33:13 James’s Lifelong Journey Through Suffering
36:50 Returning to the Garden
42:53 A Vision for Leadership and Wholeness
46:04 Reading the Testimony
54:28 A Message to the Lonely

Guest Info:
IG: @‌jamesdykes1987 (https://www.instagram.com/jamesdykes1987/)

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This is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast.

My guest, Chris Williams, shares the heartbreaking story of losing his pregnant wife and two of his children in a tragic car crash caused by a drunk driver. In a moment that would shatter most of us, Chris did something extraordinary: he forgave the 17-year-old responsible. Not years later… but immediately.

In this episode, Chris walks us through the unimaginable trauma of that night, the soul-crushing grief that followed, and the quiet, spiritual strength that helped him survive it. We talk about faith, forgiveness, healing, and how to carry deep pain without letting it destroy you. Chris opens up about his journey with mental health, suicidal thoughts, and the life-changing moment he met the boy who took his family away.

This isn’t just a story about tragedy; it’s a masterclass in grace, resilience, and hope.

If you’re struggling with grief, anger, or the weight of things you can’t change, this episode will meet you in that place and gently show you the way forward.

Key Moments:
0:00 The Crash That Changed Everything
1:58 “I Tried to Die Myself”
8:14 A Divine Message: “Let It Go”
13:03 “Why Us?” Finding Meaning in the Aftermath
20:01 Meeting the 17-Year-Old Who Killed His Family
28:21 Grief and Mental Health: 18 Years Later
31:58 The Darkest Night
35:12 The Lifeline of Support and Community
41:05 What Real Support Looks Like
45:25 Gaining a Broader Spectrum of Empathy

Guest Info:
IG: @williamscs (https://www.instagram.com/williamscs/)

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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In this deeply personal episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Methven...a mother, breathwork facilitator, dental professional, and widow as she shares the raw and heartbreaking story of losing her husband Scott to suicide while on a family trip to Maui. What began as a vacation to fulfill a dying father’s wish quickly unraveled into Melissa’s worst nightmare.

Melissa opens up about the quiet signs of addiction, the unimaginable trauma of that day, and the ripple effects it had on her and her two young children. She speaks with unflinching honesty about grief, guilt, and the isolation that often surrounds men struggling in silence. But this isn’t just a story of loss, it’s one of healing, faith, and rebuilding.

We talk about how she found breathwork, leaned into community, and slowly learned to move through the pain rather than avoid it. Melissa’s journey is a lifeline for anyone touched by addiction, suicide, or grief.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive the unimaginable, this conversation is for you.

Key Moments:
0:01 Melissa Methven opens up
5:54 Hope Before the Darkness
7:25 My Husband's Sudden Shift
10:15 The Emergency Response
13:01 Waiting for the News
21:07 The Moment He Passed
24:00 My Son Said He Didn’t Want to Live
28:00 Midnight Grief & Balcony Phone Calls
31:15 Discovering Breathwork
40:17 Returning to Routine
47:02 Moving to Arizona
56:58 Breaking the Silence in Dentistry
1:01:19 Addiction and the Mask of Success
1:05:52 The Power of Community and Vulnerability
1:08:21 Her Final Plea

Guest Info:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/melissa_gratitude/?hl=en
Website - https://www.melissagratitude.life/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
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I sat down with Jason Richardson, founder and CEO of Bad Birdie, the boldest brand in golf, to talk about what it really takes to build something that matters. From launching shirts out of his tiny LA apartment to turning heads with wild prints and a wild vision, Jason has built a golf brand that’s not just different, it’s redefining the entire culture.

In this episode, we go deep. Jason opens up about fatherhood, the emotional weight of building a brand people feel, and what it means to “stay bad” in a world that rewards playing it safe. We talk Shark Tank, near meltdowns, betting on yourself, and why the brand is the business.

You’ll also hear some hilarious stories, get a behind-the-scenes look at collabs with Taco Bell and YouTube stars like Micah Morris, and learn what Jason would build if Bad Birdie had its own video game or country club.

This conversation isn’t just about golf or apparel; it’s about showing up differently, taking risks, and creating something unforgettable.

Key Moments:
0:00 Why Brand Is Everything
5:09 The Birth of Bad Birdie
10:00 The Core of a Great Apparel Brand
13:14 Brand Is a Feeling, Not Just a Logo
18:04 Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank
24:55 The Bad Birdie Reserve Line
28:16 From Polos to Golf Bags
33:36 YouTube Golf & Micah Morris
39:10 Could You Win the Masters From the Green?
42:39 What Would a Bad Birdie Country Club Look Like?
45:50 Would You Rather: Tiger Woods or a Solo 65?
50:50 What’s Next for Bad Birdie

Guest Info:
IG: @badbirdiegolf (https://www.instagram.com/badbirdiegolf/)
Website: https://badbirdiegolf.com/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
• Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Colby Stringham, someone I deeply respect not just for how he shows up in the world, but how intentionally he takes care of his body, mind, and legacy. Colby’s a former corporate exec turned founder of Heva Health, a company on a mission to build generational health, not just generational wealth.

We dive deep into the crisis we’re facing in America around food, chronic illness, obesity, and misinformation, and how most of it is preventable. Colby shares powerful stories of patients, parents, and personal experiences that highlight just how much our health choices ripple into our children’s lives. We unpack the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, the broken traditional healthcare model, and the small, daily habits that actually move the needle on physical and mental well-being.

This one’s raw, honest, and full of hope. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or defeated in your health journey or you’re just ready to take back control, this episode is for you.

You're not broken. You’re not too far gone. And you are worth it.
Let’s get after it.

Key Moments:
0:00 Food Can Heal or Kill
2:16 Why Colby Cares So Much About Health
8:13 Generational Health vs. Generational Wealth
11:58 What Our Kids Eat is a Reflection of Us
19:14 Why Americans Are Losing Trust in Health Institutions
22:37 How Heva Works and Why It’s Different
30:28 Preventative, Regenerative, and Longevity-Based Care
35:13 What “Normal” Should Feel Like
42:05 The Micro Habits That Change Everything
45:06 The 3 Most Transformative Health Priorities
54:19 The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1s
1:02:52 A Message of Hope for the Unhealthy

Guest Info:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/colby_stringham/
Website: https://www.hevahealth.com/

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Daniel Goulding, pastor, father, and survivor for one of the most raw and redemptive conversations I’ve ever had on the show. Daniel shares his journey of being sexually abused as a child, burying that trauma for years, and the chaos that followed from addiction and self-destruction to a near-suicide attempt in a drug dealer’s bathroom. But this story isn’t just about pain, it’s about grace, healing, and transformation.

Daniel opens up about the moment everything shifted: when he cried out to God, not knowing if He was even real, and felt peace for the first time. We explore the beauty of redemption, what it means to forgive the unforgivable, and how he went from broken addict to preaching the Gospel and baptizing dozens at his own church.

If you’ve ever doubted God’s presence in your darkest moments, this one's for you. Daniel’s story is proof that there’s always a way back.

Key Moments:
4:40 How we met and became friends
8:04 How trauma shaped Daniel
14:00 Wrestling with forgiveness as a Christian
18:55 A near-death experience
32:09 The moment Daniel almost ended his life
37:16 How he encountered God for the first time
42:00 Discovering Jesus through unexpected moments
46:20 Preaching for the first time
51:05 Why Daniel preaches the way he does
59:56 Why Daniel started Echo Church
1:05:46 The story of Nehemiah and the call to build

Guest Info:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielmgoulding/
Website: https://www.echoes.church/

#TRAUMA #god #abuseprevention 

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This is the most vulnerable conversation I’ve ever shared on the podcast. My guest, Liz Hartke, opens up about the day she gave birth to her stillborn son and nearly lost her own life. What unfolded was a series of medical oversights, a last-minute surgery, and a divine moment of surrender that changed everything. Liz shares the harrowing details of hemorrhaging alone in an ER, the nurse who saved her life by speaking up, and the spiritual clarity she gained when she thought she wouldn’t make it home to her children.

This episode is about more than trauma. It’s about faith in the fire, how God meets us in our darkest hour, and what it truly means to surrender your will. Liz’s story is a testimony to trusting the divine even when the outcome is unknown, and it will shake you, soften you, and maybe even help you find clarity in your own calling.

If you’re a mother, a leader, or someone wrestling with purpose or grief, this episode is for you.

Key Moments:
3:02 Pregnancy joy turns to heartbreak
9:03 A desperate plea for surgery
13:59 A miracle in the OR
17:39 A vow to live differently
24:00 Tyler shares his own moment of hopelessness
29:00 The intuition of a mother
37:00 Why some survive and others don’t
41:00 Can you change without suffering?
45:00 The eulogy exercise that changed lives
54:00 Learning to hear God’s voice
1:00:11 Motherhood, guilt, and calling
1:10:00 Defining your life plan

Guest Info:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/
Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Heidi Rose, a woman whose story will move you, stretch you, and break you open in all the ways that matter. Heidi lost her husband, Jason, to brain cancer, and the journey there was anything but simple. She opens up about the heartbreaking transformation she witnessed as cancer took over, not just his body, but parts of their shared life. We talk about the night he passed, how their children processed it, and what it means to grieve, rebuild, and keep living.

But this conversation goes deeper than loss. Heidi speaks about her healing through trauma, through childhood abuse, and through unconventional paths like EMDR, Al-Anon, and plant medicine. She talks about finding her voice, regaining peace, and learning that real love sometimes means letting go.

This episode is for anyone who's walked through pain they never thought they'd survive. It's for those navigating grief, complex family dynamics, or simply trying to find meaning when life doesn’t go to plan.

You’ll walk away from this episode changed. I know I did.

Heidi, thank you for your honesty. Thank you for letting us in.

This is grief. This is healing. This is the Roller Coaster.

Key Moments:
0:00 The Moment Jason Took His Last Breath
5:22 Who Jason Was Before Cancer
9:03 When Personality Changes Mask Something Deeper
12:28 "I Have a Brain Tumor" And the Immediate Intuition
16:00 The Surgery That Changed Everything
22:00 The Letter That Confirmed He Was Terminal
24:20 Hospice, Letting Go, and the Death Rattle
33:01 Life Before and After Loss
39:44 A Chance Encounter at the Gym
43:31 Growing Up in Abuse & Becoming a Peacemaker
47:02 Healing Through a 12-Step Program
53:34 The Frog Showed Me Something

Guest Info:
IG: @‌heidicamillerose (https://www.instagram.com/heidicamillerose/)

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/

This one’s personal. In this episode, I sit down with Greg O’Gallagher, founder of Kinobody, fitness expert, and one of the most driven men I’ve ever met, for a raw and honest conversation about legacy, loss, and finding your purpose. Greg opens up about the profound impact his father, Michael O’Gallagher, had on his life before losing him to leukemia at a young age. From building Canada’s largest privately owned real estate company to shaping the mindset Greg carries today, his father’s influence lives on in every rep, every goal, and every moment Greg chooses discipline over ease.

We talk about grief, growth, and how those pivotal childhood moments still fuel the fire today. Greg also shares how fitness became his outlet for processing trauma, how fasting and breath work changed his life, and the exact framework he uses to stay in peak shape year-round.

If you’ve ever lost someone too soon or wondered how to stay grounded in your purpose when life hits hard, this conversation is for you.

This is more than a podcast episode. It’s a conversation about what truly matters.

Key Moments:
0:00 A Father-Son Moment That Changed Everything
1:52 Who Was Michael O’Gallagher?
5:00 Losing His Dad to Leukemia
10:00 Grieving the Right Way
15:13 Tragedy, Loss & Advice for Grieving Teens
19:00 Discovering Passion Through Pain
23:26 Scarcity Makes Time Valuable
27:44 Three Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
29:52 How to Build the Greek God Aesthetic
32:12 How He Maintains the Same Physique Year After Year
35:01 The 5 Exercises He’d Keep for Life

Guest Info:
IG: @‌gregogallagher (https://www.instagram.com/gregogallagher/ )
YT: @‌Kinobody 
Website: https://kinobody.com/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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I sat down with someone who left me speechless. Nico DeGiacomo, better known as Mass of Man, isn't just a rapper or internet personality. He's a fighter. At 6'6" and 665 pounds, Nico hit rock bottom physically, mentally, and emotionally. Showering hurt. Driving was nearly impossible. Life was slipping away. But instead of giving up, Nico chose to change everything.

In this raw, deeply vulnerable conversation, Nico opens up about food addiction, mental illness, his darkest moments, and the turning point that sparked a viral 100-day transformation, one that’s now inspired millions. We talk about the power of accountability, his unbreakable friendship with Anakin, the emotional weight behind his music, and how he’s rewriting his story in real time.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a cycle they couldn’t escape. It’s about addiction, healing, resilience, and what’s possible when someone finally believes in you and when you believe in yourself.

Whether you’re battling your own demons or know someone who is, Nico’s story will move you. Share this one. Someone needs to hear it.

Key Moments:
0:00 A Day in the Life at 665lbs
3:50 “Anakin Saved My Life”
6:04 The Vicious Cycle of Food Addiction
12:23 How Do You Get to 665lbs?
17:53 Hitting the Three-Week Wall
22:01 The Meaning Behind His Music
29:06 Performing “Fallen Angel”
35:00 The Abuse No One Saw
39:48 The Song That Changed Everything
44:38 “If It Doesn’t Move You, It’s Not a Good Song”
47:24 That Song Is for People Who Want to Die
54:50 If You're Not Accepted, Create Something Better
59:07 The $1 Magic Trick

Guest Info:
Instagram: @massofman (https://www.instagram.com/massofman/)
YouTube: @massofman (https://www.youtube.com/MASSOFMAN)

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Where to find Tyler Hall:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL
• Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/