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Jay Setchell has been dead 3 times. In 1969 in the Marines, in 1973 by a DUI driver, and then a third time in 1981, a swimming pool incident, involving drowning, multiple broken vertebrae in neck, and paralyzed from shoulders down.This really is an insane episode and not for the faint hearted, but Jay is HERE to tell his ongoing story! Beyond this, Jay was close to dying from blood borne MRSA staph infection in 2004, and his wife was told to go home and make funeral arrangements from Covid Delta in 2021. 73 surgeries and counting and after everything, Jay NEVER stopped trying. Whether it’s courage, grit, perseverance, determination, anger, pain, or just being pissed off, Jay’s mantra is “it’s always too soon to quit”! Jay is 75 1/2 as describes life as a gift,  even with being largely paralyzed, and in immense amounts of pain on a daily even an hour basis. Jay has been divorced twice, married 3rd times, has adopted kids, natural kids, step kids, and many grandkids!! Join us to hear Jay’s outlook on life today!

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This is an episode like nothing we have ever experienced before. Here at WTFMU, we like to show the journey through the darkness, and how we have navigated through our traumas and experiences. Yousef's story, was focusing on his burnout from relationships and business, and how he started to turn a corner. It quickly transpired that Yousef is using AI to turn his hopes, dreams, fortunes and entire life around! Yousef hit a brutal wall, a devastating breakup, total burnout, and financial collapse that stripped away everything he thought made him strong. As the episode goes on, we hear that Yousef spends up to 18 hours a day in Chat GPT!!! At times not leaving the house for days on end, and is now at a point where he works with Chat GPT to make every single decision in his life, from whether to take a shower, to who he should be friends with! We would love your thoughts and feedback on this episode.

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Join us this week for the amazing and extraordinary episode with Jenny Brandemuehl, who lost her husband in a plane crash just a few years ago. Jenny takes us back to the fateful day, the phone call, the initial hope that her husband, Mark, had survived although badly burned, and the ultimate and tragic ending a few weeks after the crash. The worst day of Jenny's life, as it transpired, became the beginning of the rest of her life. As she grieved and found support, she built strength hope for the future. Thank you Jenny!

Website: www.foreverflyfree.com

Charity: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, 

Before Oct 14th, listeners can pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles:

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Substack: Jenny Brandemuehl's Substack

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Calix Lewis Reneau is the author of Dancing with the Black Dog: A Survivor’s Guide to Depression, a book that’s equal parts survival manual and storytelling companion for anyone navigating depression. As a long term sufferer of depression, Calix has been through the darkest of times on many occasions, and joins us this week to talk about his depression in a way that’s real, not clinical. Storytelling is Calix’s background, he works in Hollywood as a writer/producer, which has helped him on his journey to unpack his mental health journey. For those who struggle with any kind of mental health, from simply having a bad day, through to suicidal ideation and major depression, anxiety, ptsd, and beyond, Calix has a likable and open way of discussion these dark moments. 

This a very candid, real, and raw episode, but not without its funny and uplifting moments as we discuss life, and battling every day with the human brain that leads us astray on too many occasions!

Calix Lewis Reneau - Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Black-Calix-Lewis-Reneau/dp/1481243101/

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Victoria Lenormand has a personal story that fits the heart of our show. She spent nearly 30 years as a police detective and public servant—work that left her carrying years of unprocessed trauma. Things really hit a breaking point when the very systems she’d worked to uphold began failing her own family, especially as she tried to support her neurodivergent child.

That was the moment everything shifted. She walked away from the career that had shaped her identity and started a painful but powerful journey of healing, unlearning, and rebuilding. What followed was deep inner work, nervous system repair, and a total realignment of her life’s mission. Today, she helps families like hers navigate education, health, and parenting outside the traditional mold—because she’s lived the fallout when those systems don’t work.

Her story is raw, emotional, and ultimately hopeful. A story about burnout, identity loss, and what it takes to rise again with a new sense of purpose.

• Website: https://geminidirections.co.uk/
• Book: https://amzn.eu/d/5w68EcW
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lenormand-2129227b/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geminidirections.co.uk/#

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Weston’s journey began after the unthinkable: his wife passed away just days after their son was born prematurely—at only 26 weeks. In the aftermath, he faced overwhelming grief, spiritual disorientation, and the pressure to keep moving forward. Through that crucible, he discovered that clarity doesn’t come by waiting—it comes through committed movement.

That revelation became the foundation of the D.R.I.V.E. Framework—a practical, spiritually grounded system for helping high performers find purpose, reconnect with God, and rebuild their lives from the inside out.

Through captivating musical keynotes and transformational retreats, Weston now helps others who feel stuck, wounded, or lost in transition rediscover their divine assignment. Through his powerful storytelling he motivates all to start moving again with peace, clarity, and power.

Weston Brandon is a keynote speaker, song writer, men’s coach, and author of The Overhaul—a transformational guide to partnering with God, rebuilding your life, and 10X’ing the areas that matter most.

Website: www.westonbrandon.com

Instagram: @westonbrandonspeaker

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The Overhaul: Fixing Your Mindset and Driving Success

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Julio Rivera is a writer and mental health advocate who has lived with bipolar disorder, CPTSD, and ADHD.  When he was around eight years old, he witnessed a murder that triggered all his disorders.  The murderer was his best friend's dad. 

Julio grew up in a very dangerous neighborhood in Brooklyn in the 80's, gangs, drugs, and violence were all around him. He was scared, and began a journey to rise above the danger, and take control of his fears.

Now, decades on, Julio is a martial arts instructor, and is passionate about empowering people because of his own experiences with mental illness and trauma.  

His new book is out now, Internal Jiu Jitsu: How to Conquer Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way.

Book -https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/internal-jiu-jitsu-julio-angel-rivera/1147368101?ean=9781945783432

Amazon - https://a.co/d/1PQtavf

Website - InternalJiuJitsu.com

Instagram - @InternalJiuJitsu

YouTube - Internal Jiu Jitsu

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Meet Monica Cox was stuck in the cycle of the fertility industry for years, spending huge amounts of money and living a life of false hope and disappointment as treatment after treatment failed. She started to seek alternative options, and went on an amazing, enlightening, and ultimately successful journey! Monica now helps high-achieving women break free from control addiction and endless fertility protocols so they can shift their energy, trust their intuition, and finally create the family they desire. Unlike most mindset coaches who offer generic manifestation advice, Monica helps women identify the specific subconscious blocks and energy patterns keeping them stuck in "trying" mode instead of receiving mode.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingfertility

Site: findingfertility.co

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At 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries. Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach. Nothing more to add, this incredible episode speaks for itself. Nick you are an inspiration! 

Site: https://nickprefontaine.com/

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Masati experienced 'near death' twice. The second time, changed him forever. Join us for a very compelling, original and mind-bending episode as he delves into quantum physics and Dimensional Consciousness, redefining potential and transforming trauma into triumph. We have have guests on who have used multiple tools for trauma recovery, from faith, to medicine, therapy to sound waves! This is a first, as Masati talks about life's potential through consciousness, and harnessing the powers of quantum physics.

Site: https://thexicode.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@thexicode

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