What if the only way to truly live was to accept the things you fear most? In this raw and deeply personal episode, we unpack how radical acceptance can transform the pain of anxiety, addiction, and shame into peace, purpose, and power.

In this conversation with licensed therapist Rachael DeKoning, we explore the hidden connection between anxiety, addiction, and the fear of losing control. Rachael shares how her battle with alcoholism and crippling anxiety became the catalyst for her healing and why the willingness to feel everything is the real path to freedom.

We dive deep into the emotional cost of denial, the danger of living a “safe” but joyless life, and how radical acceptance helps you reclaim your life even if that means accepting heartbreaking realities like losing someone you love.

You’ll also hear an honest, unscripted “mini therapy session” as I open up about my own struggles with social anxiety and identity, revealing how growth often means outgrowing old versions of yourself.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by fear, shame, or anxiety, this conversation will remind you that healing begins with acceptance. Watch this episode to rediscover what it means to have a life worth living.

Key Moments:

0:00 What Makes Life Worth Living

3:51 Radical Acceptance Changes Everything

5:23 Inside the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety

10:47 How Alcohol Rewires the Brain

13:10 The Shame That Finally Broke Me

16:37 Why Familiar Pain Feels Safe

22:58 How to Befriend Your Anxiety

25:30 When Anxiety Is Just Information

28:24 Why Connection Gets Harder With Age

31:18 Learning to Sit With Discomfort

35:02 Why Nice Guys Burn Out

37:53 Why I Crave Deep Connections

40:00 How Sobriety Forced Me to Start Over

44:15 What If You’re Not Anxious, You’re Just Done?

48:10 The “Parts” Within You

51:00 Finding the Self You Lost

54:55 The Power of Being Misunderstood

56:10 Rachael’s Message to Anyone Losing Hope

Guest Info:

IG: @‌rach2978 (https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/reels/?hl=en)

TikTok: @‌therapistinrecovery (https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery)

“They tried to cancel me, but here’s what really happened…”

What does it take to be one of the most misunderstood men on reality TV and still come out stronger? In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, I sit down with Clayton Echard, former NFL athlete and lead of The Bachelor, to talk about what it’s like to live under constant public judgment, face relentless criticism, and still choose to keep showing up as yourself.

Clayton opens up about what people still get wrong about him, how reality television edits shaped public perception, and why he refuses to let fear, ego, or haters dictate his next move. We talk about overcoming victim mindset, finding self-love through struggle, and what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever been misunderstood, judged unfairly, or felt crushed under the weight of other people’s opinions, this episode will hit deep.

Watch this episode to hear Clayton’s unfiltered truth, learn how to kill your ego (and resurrect it the right way), and find the courage to keep going, no matter what the world throws at you.

Key Moments:

0:00 Reality TV Isn’t Built for Nuance

3:32 Why Clayton Calls Himself an “Ego Killer”

8:14 Taking Risks, Facing Hate, and Choosing Intuition Over Fear

11:58 Why People Don’t Care as Much as You Think

15:47 The Viral Moment That Forced Clayton to Confront His Critics

19:09 From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “Are You Okay?”

24:40 The Moment Clayton Drew the Line and Fought Back

29:29 How Confidence Changed His Business & Life

33:46 Why Clayton Plays a “Character” Online

38:35 The Biggest Thing People Still Get Wrong About Clayton

41:09 Learning to Control Your Ego Instead of Killing It

45:07 Why He Walked Away from “The Perfect Life”

50:24 Why We’re Never Supposed to Have All the Answers

Guest info:

IG: @claytonechard (https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en)

Website: https://www.claytonechard.com/

Nothing can prepare you for the moment you hear that your child has no pulse. In this deeply moving episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay Taylor as she shares the most harrowing night of her life, the night her 17-year-old son, Alex, was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and placed on a ventilator just weeks before his high school graduation.

Lindsay takes us inside the heartbreak of that night, the quiet strength it took to stand by Alex’s side, and the gut-wrenching decision to say goodbye on Mother’s Day. We talk about the whirlwind of emotions, grief, anger, helplessness, even hope, and the powerful moment of seeing “#lookfortherainbow” across the hospital window that became a turning point in her journey.

This episode is not just about loss. It’s about love, faith, surrender, and finding purpose in the pain. Lindsay opens up about parenting through addiction, supporting children’s mental health, and why she believes suicide is 100% preventable.

If you’re navigating grief, parenting a struggling teen, or searching for light in your darkest moments, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Night Everything Changed Forever

3:12 “He Had No Pulse”: The Call No Parent Should Get

9:25 Seeing #LookForTheRainbow in the Darkest Hour

13:52 The Painful Decision No Parent Ever Wants to Make

18:40 How We Told the Kids Their Brother Wasn’t Coming Home

22:15 Mother’s Day, Loss, and a Moment I’ll Never Forget

26:33 Parenting Through Addiction and Teen Struggles

30:21 “We Lost Alex to Marijuana First, Then Fentanyl”

38:50 Creating Safety So Your Kids Will Open Up to You

43:12 How Each Sibling Grieved Differently

47:55 Why Suicide Prevention Must Be Talked About

56:35 Why Talking About Suicide Could Save a Life

1:06:50 A Direct Message to Anyone Struggling With Suicide

Guest Info:

IG: @_soul_soldier (https://www.instagram.com/_soul_soldier/)

YouTube: @‌soulsoldierspeaks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7i-qLian5I2XTSdEH9tfDg)

November 26, 2023, changed everything for Johanna Magdaleno. In this deeply moving episode, Johanna takes us through the day that forever altered her family, the tragic car accident that claimed the life of her son, Junior, just miles from church. With raw honesty, she shares the last moments they spent together, the helplessness of seeing her husband and sons arrive on the scene, and the heartbreak of hearing the words every parent fears: “Junior went to be with the Lord.”

Johanna opens up about the collision of faith and grief, the anger she directed at God, and the shame she felt as a therapist and pastor’s wife, questioning everything she believed. She speaks about the guilt she carried, the process of forgiving herself, and how therapy and faith became lifelines through unbearable pain.

This episode is not just about loss. It’s about love, redemption, and finding the courage to keep living when your heart feels shattered. If you’ve ever faced tragedy, wrestled with faith, or wondered how to hold on when life breaks you apart, Johanna’s story will touch your soul.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Day That Changed Everything

2:12 Waking Up After the Crash

6:01 The Fullness of a Mother’s Heart

12:07 The Moment She Heard Junior Was Gone

19:23 Christmas Without Junior

21:30 How Her Sons Coped with Trauma

28:09 Who Junior Was and His Legacy

31:03 Johanna’s Addiction, Crime, and Redemption

38:59 How Johanna Hated Ruben for Getting Clean

44:31 Arizona, Arrests, and Turning Point

47:02 Faith vs. Therapy: Reconciling Grief and Belief

53:04 How She’s Healing Today

Guest Info:

IG: @‌johanna_ruben

What if your life changed in a single heartbeat?

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Brigham and Lauren Richardson to unpack one of the most powerful survival stories I’ve ever heard. A weekend dirt bike trip turned into a nightmare when Brigham lost control, fell 75 feet off a cliff in Moab, and nearly lost his life. What followed was a blur of surgeries, internal bleeding, shattered bones, depression, and the painful fight to survive and then, to walk again.

But this episode isn’t just about trauma. It’s about marriage, faith, mental health, and resilience. Lauren shares what it was like receiving that phone call, navigating the unknown, and becoming Brigham’s anchor through months of recovery and setbacks.

Brigham opens up about waking up in the ICU unable to speak, feeling hopeless, and battling suicidal thoughts, all while learning to eat, talk, and move again from scratch. The fact that he’s here today, walking and healing, is nothing short of a miracle.

🎧 Listen if you’ve ever faced a rock bottom and wondered if you’d make it back.

👉 Hit play and hear why Brigham’s story has left a lasting impact on everyone who hears it.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Crash That Changed Everything

4:47 Second Accident: The Fall That Nearly Killed Him

9:31 How Lauren Prepared for the Worst

13:21 Arrival at the ICU: Life or Death

16:01 Brigham Flatlines in ER

21:01 His First Signs of Life

28:01 Battle with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

32:20 Rock Bottom: “I Wish They Hadn’t Resuscitated Me”

36:14 12 Surgeries and Broken Bones

42:18 Gaining a New Level of Empathy for Chronic Pain

47:01 Searching for Purpose After Survival

51:01 Brigham’s Fight to Be Accepted into Rehab

This episode shook me.

I sat down with John “Goob” Dorsey, fitness coach, content creator, and fearless internet watchdog, and what started as a conversation about the dangers of an unregulated substance called 7-OH (Seven-oh) quickly unraveled into something far darker.

John exposes a growing epidemic: a synthetic compound more addictive than morphine, sold legally at gas stations and smoke shops, destroying lives with zero consequences. We talk Reddit forums, withdrawal stories, and the shocking lack of oversight fueling this silent crisis.

But that’s just the beginning.

We also dive into the disturbing world of predator behavior on Roblox, a platform marketed to children yet infested with sexual content and loopholes predators exploit daily. As a dad, that hit me hard.

From fake influencers and online scams to pedophile stings and vigilante justice, John pulls no punches. He calls out creeps, frauds, and hypocrites in ways that make you uncomfortable and that's the point.

This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a wake-up call.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening behind the filters and facades of the internet, this conversation is unmissable.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Silent Epidemic: What Is 7-OH?

4:33 Breaking Down the Science Behind 7-OH

7:01 Mislabeling & Misleading: How Users Are Tricked

10:55 Roblox Exposé: The Predator Playground

13:15 The Raw Reality of Online Child Exploitation

23:02 Calling Out the Internet’s Worst

27:58 The Pedophile Who Tried to Frame Someone Else

35:03 Revenge, Receipts & Reddit

42:59 The Daycare Pedophile Who Jumped Off a Bridge

45:14 Why Naming & Shaming Still Matters

Guest Info:

IG: @‌goob_u2 (https://www.instagram.com/goob_u2/?hl=en)

Website: www.goobutraining.com (https://goobutraining.com/)

In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sat down with Billy McFarland, yes, that Billy, the mastermind behind the Fyre Festival. But this isn’t a story of excuses or spin. It’s an unfiltered, emotional conversation about ambition, delusion, and the high cost of chasing validation at any cost.

Billy opens up about the exact moment he lied to an investor, the deep regret that still keeps him awake at night, and what it felt like to lose everything, freedom, reputation, and trust. We talk about solitary confinement, broken relationships, redemption, and the hard lessons learned inside federal prison.

But we also talk about what’s next. Billy’s stepping into a new chapter, owning his past, paying restitution, and building a product focused on what he does best: getting attention.

This episode isn’t about defending a scandal. It’s about humanising the person behind it, and what happens when the world watches you fall. If you’ve ever made a mistake, felt the weight of your choices, or wondered what true redemption looks like, this one’s for you.

Listen now.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Call That Changed Everything

2:49 The Moral Weight of Betrayal

5:48 The Lies That Made It Worse

10:21 The Arrest Timeline

16:54 His Take on the Netflix Doc

20:57 Clearing Up the Bahamas Rumour

24:01 Prison Surprises

30:00 The Darkest Days Behind Bars

34:02 Who Stayed, Who Left

37:36 COVID in Prison: Ice Cubes & Strip Searches

40:15 Redemption, Responsibility & Rebuilding Trust

Guest Info:

IG: @pyrtbilly (https://www.instagram.com/pyrtbilly/?hl=en)

X: @pyrtbilly (https://x.com/pyrtbilly?lang=en)

What would you do if the love of your life was taken too soon?

In this deeply emotional episode, I sit down with Pete Rendina, a husband, father, and author whose world turned upside down when his wife, Kylie, passed away in April 2024 after a relentless battle with cancer. Pete flew in from Michigan to join me in person and share a story that broke me… and will likely break you too.

We talk about love, loss, and legacy. About raising kids as a single dad. About the fear of goodbye and the promises whispered at a hospital bedside. And we talk about God, because it’s Pete’s faith that’s holding him together.

Pete doesn’t sugarcoat the pain. He opens up about the dark nights, the signs he sees from Kylie, the moments with his kids that keep him going, and how writing and faith are helping him rebuild.

Whether you're grieving, healing, or just need a reminder of what truly matters, this one will stay with you.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Call That Changed Everything

2:38 Falling in Love with Kylie

5:22 A Surprise Baby & A Shocking Diagnosis

10:00 The Cancer Returns

13:20 Admitted to the ICU

16:40 Saying Goodbye

20:08 Becoming a Single Dad

25:06 Finding Beauty in the Grief

28:03 Talking to the Kids About Mom

34:04 A New Life Devoted to Faith and Fatherhood

44:36 Final Message to Those Who Are Suffering

Guest Info:

IG: peteyluv13 (https://www.instagram.com/peteyluv13/?hl=en)

In this very first episode of my You First series, we’re flipping the script on what it means to be a man in today’s world. I sit down with two incredible guests, Adam Allred and Travis Prince, to have an honest, unfiltered conversation about something men rarely talk about: self-care.

This isn’t about bubble baths and face masks (though there’s nothing wrong with those). This is about learning how to truly show up for ourselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally, so we can show up better for the people we love. Adam, with his grounded wisdom, and Travis, with his raw, lived experience, open up about their own journeys, the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the habits that keep them grounded.

We talk about the quiet weight men carry, the pressure to be “strong” at all costs, and why prioritising yourself is not selfish, it’s essential. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions, this conversation is a reminder: your needs matter too.

Men’s self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s survival. And it starts here, with you first.

Key Moments:

0:00 Why Men’s Self-Care Matters

6:08 Adam’s Turning Point

10:45 Travis on Hitting Burnout

20:41 Habits That Keep Them Balanced

31:52 “You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup”

42:18 Finding Brotherhood and Support as Men

53:47 The Power of Vulnerability in Male Friendships

1:02:16 Overcoming the Fear of Being Judged

1:15:09 How Faith and Spirituality Influence Self-Care

1:24:18 A Challenge to Put Yourself First

1:32:47 Building a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From

1:37:12 “It’s Not Selfish, It’s Survival”

Guests Info:

IG: @‌adamallredofficial (https://www.instagram.com/adamallredofficial/?hl=en)

IG: @‌travis_prince (https://www.instagram.com/travis_prince/?hl=en)

This is the hardest episode I’ve ever recorded.

Marc and Holly Cram sat down with me to share the unfiltered, gut-wrenching story of losing their 13-year-old son, Beckham, in a tragic drowning accident. Holly opens up about the very fear she’d carried for years, her child drowning, becoming her reality. We walk through the moment it happened, the chaos that followed, and the sacred, soul-shifting days that came next.

But this isn’t just a story about loss. It’s about love, connection, and the invisible bridge between this world and the next. Marc and Holly speak candidly about how Beckham still communicates with them, how trauma freezes in the body, and how intentional healing has rebuilt their marriage and redefined their faith.

We also talk about Holly’s new course, How to Speak to God, a powerful invitation to reconnect with your own divine guidance, no matter your beliefs.

This episode will break your heart and put it back together in the most unexpected ways. If you’ve ever lost someone or wondered what healing could really look like… this conversation is for you.

Key Moments:
0:00 The Moment Every Parent Fears
2:49 “Beckham Was the Bridge”
6:35 The Dream That Haunted Her
17:11 Processing the Loss as a Family
23:23 Connecting with Beckham
28:49 Helping Marc Hear Him Too
31:03 “Dad, This Is Awesome”
36:05 How Ashton’s Life Was Changed
40:55 Trauma Stored in the Body
57:03 “You Have to Feel It to Heal It”
1:07:02 Clearing the Heart to Hear God
1:18:05 A Message to Mothers in Pain

Guests Info:
IG: marccram13 (https://www.instagram.com/p/DMRTNMOzSAI/?hl=en)
IG: holly_cram_ (https://www.instagram.com/holly_cram_/)
Website: howtospeaktogod.com (https://howtospeaktogod.com/)

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