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This podcast has
420 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Luke Colson and Kyle WiseExplicit
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Date created
2021/02/03
Latest episode
2026/04/24
Average duration
37 min.
Release period
9 days
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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: [email protected] 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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S6 EP14: Athena's Story - Battling Lyme Disease For Over A Decade!
2026/04/24
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Athena Brownson was at the peak of physical fitness as a teen and into her twenties, but things began to change out of nowhere. Soon after, she was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, but the diagnosis was just the beginning. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, joint and muscle aches, rash, arthritis, and varying degrees of all types of auto-immune disease. It can result in death and in Athena's case, has taken her to the brink of hell and back. This episode shows how strength, resilience, and mind over matter, can triumph!! Thank you Athena!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/athenabrownsonrealtor_
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S6 EP13: Sabine's Story - How To Change Course!
2026/04/17
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Join me this week for a super fun and insightful conversation with Sabine Kvenberg, who embarked on the wild rollercoaster of becoming and actor at the age of 19! Her memoir, 'Gumption' takes us along for the ride!
According to Sabine, you don’t need to be wealthy, gifted, or well-connected to live an extraordinary life. You just need Gumption.
Sabine believes that we can all recover from the feeling of “not special enough.” This episode is raw, authentic, heartbreaking, and triumphant! Sabine shares how the power of faith, intuition, and courageous action can help anyone overcome fear, self-doubt, and limitation.
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/become-empowered/id1565571415
Website: www.SabineKvenberg.com
Resources: www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gumption-sabine-kvenberg/1148750776?ean=9781636989150
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S6 EP12: Dale's Story - 12 Months To Live, And I'm Still Here!
2026/04/03
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Dale Atkinson was Diagnosed with stage IV cancer, and given 11-12 months to live, this date has long since expired! HIs diagnosis was just weeks after finding out his wife had Lung Cancer. Both are very much still here, and Dale comes on the show to tell us how it all transpired, and the measures he is talking to stay alive. Dale has built his own path with evidence, food, and resilience, and he shares that journey, and how nutrition, health hacks, and the science keeps me alive! We love this episode so much! Thank you Dale, here is to you and your family!
LINKS:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalejatkinson
www.thelifeorganic.com
www.peakhealthandfitness.co.uk
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S6 EP11: Ev's Story - Change Is Hard, But Worth It!
2026/03/27
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Ev Foster joins us this week for a wonderful and raw conversation about the power of change! Many of us think we have to settle for what we have in our relationships, our jobs, but most of us have a choice. Ev went through a tough divorce with 4 x children and soon after started a business, that she eventually walked away from, again, because she made a choice! It didn't feel right and was causing stress, anxiety, and debt! Below is Ev's website and details about her book too!
https://changestartswithchoice.co.uk/
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S6 EP10 Michael's Story - Stress Nearly Killed Me!
2026/03/20
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After 30 years in accounting, Michael Hirshorne hit a period of burnout, financial strain, and personal loss that forced a deep identity reckoning. His story centers on hitting rock bottom, to the point he was hospitalized with stress. And so began the reconstruction of his life purpose from scratch. it’s a strong personal transformation and a story of hope for all of us!
Site: www.heaveniswithin.com
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S6 EP9: Dr Qureshi's Story - COVID Frontline Trauma & Identity Reckoning
2026/03/12
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As a Doctor, working in multiple hospitals on the front lines during COVID, Dr Furhan Qureshi witnessed prolonged exposure to death, distrust in medicine, and moral injury inside overwhelmed systems. His story shows what repeated crisis does to a physician’s identity, faith in systems, and personal resilience.
To add, Dr Q was going through a tough divorce art the exact time Covid hit. He was traumatized.
Dr Q also shares some expose of what really happened behind the scenes during the hardest ties of the Covid Pandemic.
Buckle up!
Links:
Business IG : @nooresthetiquewc
Personal IG: @furhanqureshiMD
www.glowwithnoor.com
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S6 EP8: Miles' Story - An Unquenchable Thirst For Adventure!
2026/02/20
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This week we have a great conversation with Miles Spencer, and discuss his restless desire to experience as much of the world as possible, to learn from other cultures and to really test his boundaries for adventure!
Over his winding path, he has found himself tested by both boardroom chaos and adventures that had no margin for error. He helped co-create MoneyHunt, which aired on PBS as a predecessor to Shark Tank, and while those studio lights were bright, they were nothing compared to leading more than 1,500 people in kayaks over 14 miles of open sea or walking 1,100 miles across desert in Saudi, Jordan and Syria. Each time, he was forced to confront what failure meant, and figure out how to rebuild after. Miles has founded (and exited) three media companies, with a fourth underway, but it’s the recovery from missed shots that taught him the most about grit and moving forward.
Miles comes on the show, to help us continue to build community, around vulnerability and hope.
Thank you Miles!
https://milesspencer.com/
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S6 EP7: James' Story - Nearly Killed By Bee Pollen At A Restaurant!
2026/02/13
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James Verschoyle was about to head to Thailand on a fasting retreat, and had just been to the gym when he sat down to have a healthy breakfast as suggested by the trip organizers. James didn't usually order 'plant based' options from the menu, so opted for something simple, yoghurt, fruit, and a smoothie.. but little did James know that this was very close to being his last meal, ever! Join us for this amazing, nail biter of an episode, as we hear how one meal nearly ended James' life. Find out what happened, and listen as James discusses the lasting trauma, the panic attacks, and how this event has unlocked childhood traumas and mental health conversations he didn't even know he needed to address! Fascinating and honest, thank you Jimmy!
Helpline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/california/
UK Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/
BEE POLLEN WARNING: individuals with allergies to bee stings or severe allergies to pollen and pregnant or nursing individuals and young children under the age of two should avoid consuming bee pollen or consult with a state-licensed medical professional before using it!!!
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S6 EP6: George's Story - Nearly Dead at 52, Thriving In My 70's!
2026/02/06
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George Jerjian, had a life altering diagnosis in 2007 at the age of 52, a tumor that was meant to be life ending. All the odds were stacked against him, yet he survived to tell the tale! The experience changed the way he thought, and perceived life, and more specifically, as he approached retirement, he wanted to make sure his life continued with purpose.
George is now a Retirement Mindset Mentor, and brings his real-world experience helping people aged 55–75 reframe aging and rediscover identity beyond job titles. Its a brilliant episode and highly relatable to literally anyone in any stage of life.
Site: https://georgejerjian.com/
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S6 EP5: Dr Joy's Story - Escape From The Man That Brought Me To America!
2026/01/30
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Dr Joy Kong joins us this week to discuss an important part of her life, which she turned into a book, entitled ‘Tiger Of Beijing: The Inspirational Memoir of a Fierce Regenerative Medicine Physician’ .. and it’s fascinating!
As a student in China in the early Nineties, stifled by the Chinese government's control over students' ambitions to study abroad, Joy realizes the system won't change. She devises a daring plan to secure her exit visa to the U.S., transforming into the fierce "Tiger of Beijing."
However, before she lands in America, Joy faces a new, more daunting challenge, calling forth her inner strength once more. Set in post-Tiananmen Beijing, Tiger of Beijing tells
Joy's five-year journey from China to San Francisco, where she finally finds the freedom she longed for. In this amazing episode, we hear about that journey and discuss the man that brought her to the USA that she would eventually have to escape from!
https://joykongmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/
https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/
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S6: EP4 - Marci Marie's Story - Caught And Sentenced To 20 years!
2026/01/22
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Marci Marie Simmons was from a good upbringing, and had a good job. She had made a few wrong turns along the way but was doing well. After realizing the company she was working for was taking part in some not so above board accounting, Marci started doing some 'creative accounting' of her own. So, she had found a way to steal funds on a regular basis, and had become addicted to 'not getting caught'. She knew she had to stop, but couldn't. Listen to this amazing episode as we hear in detail about the day her world came crashing down. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for in 2011 for stealing a total of $367k. Although a lot, the punishment did not ,match the crime, and she was made an example of, even spending time in solitary confinement. She was released on parole in March 2021. Never a violent offender in or out of custody, she is now on a mission to help other female inmates who often suffer the same fate in the USA's corrupt and failed justice system. Wow. What an episode.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/marci.simmons.7927
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@marcimarie114
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwzWXFkhQ-Le2dgcIEPvncg
Site: https://linktr.ee/marcimarie114
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S5 EP3: Brent & Kyle's Story - Conquering The World With Cerebral Palsy!
2026/01/15
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Brent and Kyle’s story is rooted in life-shaping experiences that led them to become who they are today.
Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, leaving him with full cognitive ability but very limited physical mobility. He lives life in a wheelchair and requires assistance with daily tasks like eating. Brent is Kyle’s older brother, and they grew up in a household where their family never accepted limitations on what was possible for Kyle.
Today, Brent acts as Kyle’s legs so Kyle can compete in some of the world’s most challenging endurance events — including the IRONMAN World Championship (140.6 miles) and the Boston Marathon among several others. Not only are they completing these races as a push-assist duo, they’ve also raised millions through The Kyle Pease Foundation to give other individuals with disabilities the chance to experience their own finish-line moments. Their efforts also support inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities who, like Kyle, deserve meaningful roles and visibility.
We had a great conversation and you will love this inspiring episode! Thanks guys!
Website: https://kylepeasefoundation.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylepeasefoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyle-pease-foundation/posts/?feedView=all FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKylePeaseFoundationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfzbm0kpTagaHRwMptuV9Q
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S6 EP2: Kayse's Story - Losing My Father To Suicide at 7, My Journey Through Grief
2026/01/08
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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/
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S6 EP1: Dr Bob's Story - Has Medicine Lost It's Mind?
2026/01/01
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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/
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S5 EP50: Teresa's Story - 4-Time Cancer Survivor, Stronger Than Ever
2025/12/26
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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
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Read Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events. podcast reviews
Joshua1:5 2026/01/28
Love the show…
I love the show and purpose and the stories. Constructive criticism?…it’s distracting to have the guest interrupted. Let them tell the story without ...
In Shock Podcast 2026/01/23
Genuine Conversations
Luke is incredibly easy to talk to and genuinely interested in his guests’ stories. He’s the real deal, open, authentic, and willing to share his own ...
Has Medicine lost its mind? 2025/12/19
Has Medicine lost its mind?
I really connected today with Luke around his story and my story. I hope this helps people who have problems, whether doctors or patients.
Miller CS 2025/11/29
Thanks
Thanks for this well articulated account of your own story and for the work you're doing here. Hearing the stories others tell helps us all be gentler...
Melissa R-W 2024/06/04
WOW amazing stuff!
Even though we've all gone through something (and I'm certain no one escapes completely), being able to hear other's stories and feel the repercussion...
TheWinningTactics 2022/12/02
Great Show
Luke takes a healthy approach to unpacking the thoughts, feelings and lessons learned in tradgedy. Absolutely a must listen!
hearingoutlifedrama 2022/11/01
It's so Real. And Relatable
Thanks for showing real life, and not just that, but the HOPE. Love your easy conversational style that meets people where they are. Grateful for bot...
Coach Fawn 2022/10/18
Love this show!
OMG! I just found you. I just listened to S2 Ep40: Terina’s Story about escaping the Mormon church! I was never a Mormon, but I did grow up in strict ...
ananananab832 2022/08/04
Great show!
The name of the podcast is perfect and you all are great!! Thank you!!!! ❤️
David Richman Author 2022/04/19
More power!
So fortunate to talk to Luke and Kyle. They are very genuine and engaging. We truly had a powerful conversation, sharing hard and vulnerable experienc...
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