In this episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Rebecca Doyle, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her only brother, Edward, to an unexpected complication from cancer treatment at just 28 years old. What started as stomach pain quickly became a Stage 3 cancer diagnosis, months of chemotherapy, and a phone call that changed her life forever.Rebecca opens up about watching her brother die over FaceTime, the grief she buried to stay strong for her young daughter, and how years of unresolved trauma, postpartum depression, and unimaginable loss eventually pushed her to the brink of suicide. This is an honest conversation about grief, survival, faith, and finding a reason to keep living when life feels impossible.In this episode:Losing her only brother to cancer just days after doctors said he was close to remissionThe FaceTime call where she watched her brother die and how that moment changed her foreverHow buried grief, postpartum depression, and trauma led her to two suicide attemptsThe moment she chose to ask for help, entered psychiatric care, and began healingFinding hope through therapy, faith, and rebuilding a life she never thought she'd want to live againIf you've ever lost someone you love, struggled with suicidal thoughts, or wondered if healing is possible after tragedy, I truly believe this conversation will remind you that you're not alone.Key Moments:00:00 The Phone Call That Changed Everything03:39 "Edward Is Going to Die Today"06:12 Why Her Brother Meant Everything09:38 The Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis11:57 The Chemo Complication That Killed Him16:02 When Grief Became Suicidal Thoughts19:44 The Night She Tried to End Her Life21:40 Her Second Suicide Attempt24:51 How Does Someone Reach That Breaking Point?27:55 Why She Couldn't Stop Blaming Herself30:30 What Her Brother Would Say Today33:28 The Truth About Therapy No One Wants to HearConnect with Tyler :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/#SuicidePrevention #GriefRecovery #HealingAfterLoss

Some stories leave you speechless. This is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Kelle Bott for one of the most raw, emotional, and unforgettable conversations we've ever had on the Rollercoaster Podcast.At just 18 years old, Kelle watched her father take his final breath. In a matter of seconds, the person she believed was invincible was gone, and the grief that followed completely changed the course of her life. What started as a way to numb the pain through alcohol quickly became a devastating addiction filled with withdrawal, hallucinations, relapse, isolation, and the belief that she would never be okay again.But Kelle's story doesn't end there.She courageously shares her journey through addiction recovery, entering treatment, losing a baby through miscarriage, becoming pregnant again, and making the heartbreaking decision to place her son for adoption so he could have the life she dreamed of giving him.This conversation is about grief, alcoholism, sobriety, recovery, trauma, motherhood, open adoption, healing, and finding hope when life feels impossible. Kelle's vulnerability is extraordinary, and her story is one that will stay with you long after this episode ends.In this episode:Watching her father take his last breath in the ICUHow grief turned into a life-threatening alcohol addictionLosing herself after the death of the person she loved mostWhy she almost chose abortion with her second pregnancyThe heartbreaking decision to place her son for adoptionFinding sobriety, healing, and hope after unimaginable lossIf you've ever experienced loss, struggled with addiction, questioned your worth, or wondered if life could ever get better, this conversation is for you.Key Moments:00:00 The Last Night I Ever Had With My Dad04:27 COVID Took My Dad So Fast09:00 The Impossible Decision to Let Him Go14:00 The Promise My Dad Never Got to Keep19:10 When Grief Turned Into Alcoholism24:15 Alcohol Took Control of My Life29:35 Detox Saved My Life35:20 The Wake-Up Call I Couldn't Ignore40:40 I Got Pregnant 90 Days Sober45:30 I Almost Chose Abortion49:20 Hiding My Pregnancy From Everyone52:05 The First Time I Held My Son53:30 His Father Overdosed in My Hospital Room55:45 My Final Night With My Baby58:10 The Hardest Goodbye of My Life1:03:40 How I Found Hope Again1:07:00 If You're Struggling, Hear ThisConnect with Kelle Bott:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellebott/Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Julie Garlock to hear the unimaginable story of losing her husband, Troy, and their young daughter, Elsie, in a devastating car accident that changed her life forever.What followed wasn't just overwhelming grief, it was a journey through trauma, addiction, healing, faith, survival, and finding purpose when everything seemed lost. Julie opens up with incredible honesty about the years she and Troy spent battling addiction, the unconventional healing modalities that transformed their lives, the heartbreaking phone call that shattered her world, and the miraculous survival of their daughter, Mabel.We also have a deeply vulnerable conversation about suicide, meditation, grief, plant medicine, trauma, and the powerful role gratitude has played in helping Julie continue moving forward. Whether you agree with every perspective shared or not, I believe you'll walk away challenged, encouraged, and reminded that hope can still exist in the darkest moments.If you've ever lost someone you love, struggled with addiction, questioned your faith, or wondered if healing is possible after unimaginable pain, I hope Julie's story reminds you that you're not alone.In this episode:The final FaceTime call she'll never forgetThe phone call that changed her life foreverLosing her husband and daughter in a devastating crashThe miraculous survival of her daughter against all oddsThe addiction battle that nearly destroyed their familyJulie's own suicide attempt and the lessons that saved her lifeThe healing practices that gave her hope againThis is a conversation about heartbreak, resilience, healing, and discovering that even after unimaginable tragedy, hope is still possible.Key Moments:00:00 The Last FaceTime Before Everything Changed03:00 How Addiction Nearly Destroyed Their Family06:05 The Family Trip That Changed Everything08:14 The Goodbye She Didn't Know Was Goodbye13:20 Four Missed Calls Changed Everything17:39 The Second Devastating Loss21:15 The Miracle Doctors Couldn't Explain27:00 The Father-Daughter Bond That Lives On30:02 The Healing Tools That Changed Everything33:17 Does Grief Ever Really Go Away?36:52 Her Suicide Attempt During Addiction41:12 How Plant Medicine Changed Troy Forever46:45 The Ceremony That Gave Her Hope Again50:28 What Really Led to Her Suicide Attempt55:15 The Moment Everything Changed1:00:05 Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss1:03:10 The Truth About the Fatal CrashConnect with Julie Garlock:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lettertomyloves/Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

Some stories leave you speechless, and this is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Janairy Quintero, whose life changed forever after what should have been a simple family camping trip. When an ATV accident left her hand hanging by only a few veins, she made one split-second decision that likely saved her daughter's life. What followed was nearly two years of reconstructive surgeries, relentless infections, unimaginable pain, and ultimately the heartbreaking decision to amputate her hand.But this conversation isn't about tragedy.It's about resilience. It's about perspective. It's about refusing to let life's hardest moments define who you become.Janairy shares what it was really like to relearn everyday tasks with one hand, how she navigated the emotional weight of losing part of herself, why she never blamed her husband for the accident, and the mindset that allowed her to find gratitude even in the middle of unimaginable suffering.Whether you're facing trauma, loss, chronic illness, disability, or simply walking through a difficult season, I believe Janairy's story will remind you that your circumstances don't have to determine your future.In this episode:The family camping trip that changed everything in secondsThe terrifying ATV accident that nearly cost her lifeEnduring 20+ surgeries before making the decision to amputateLearning to write, eat, work out, and parent with one handWhy your greatest setback doesn't have to define your futureKey Moments:00:00 The ATV Crash That Changed Everything03:45 My Hand Was Hanging by a Few Veins...07:16 Why I Chose to Amputate My Hand10:29 The Split-Second Decision That Saved My Daughter12:25 Why I Never Blamed My Husband14:21 Living Through 20+ Surgeries16:35 Learning to Live With One Hand18:18 The Everyday Things You Never Appreciate20:39 What Everyone Takes for Granted23:01 Did This Happen for a Reason?25:10 Helping Other Amputees Find Hope27:09 Why Losing a Limb Made Me Stronger29:04 The Mindset That Changed My Life31:17 Helping My Husband Let Go of the Guilt33:19 Working Out Without a Hand35:45 When Your Injury Becomes Your IdentityConnect with Janaira Quintero:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janairy_q/Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

What makes someone throw away everything they've spent 10 years rebuilding?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Corey Warren, a recovery advocate, business owner, and former addict whose life was shaped by addiction, prison, relapse, and ultimately redemption.Corey shares how a single decision at a high school party led to a 20-year battle with heroin and alcohol addiction. He opens up about the armed robbery that nearly cost him 30 years of his life, the alcoholism that left his organs failing, and the devastating relapse that happened after he had seemingly beaten the odds, 10 years sober, a thriving business, a loving family, and everything he once dreamed of.But this conversation goes far beyond addiction. Corey reveals the deeper struggle that fueled it all, the desperate need to belong, be accepted, and find his identity in the approval of others.We talk about recovery, relapse, faith, purpose, and the dangerous lie that success alone can heal what's broken inside. If you've ever battled addiction, lost your way, or wondered if it's possible to rebuild after hitting rock bottom, Corey's story is proof that your darkest chapter doesn't have to be your final one.In this episode:How one decision at a high school party led to a 20-year battle with heroin and alcohol addictionThe armed robbery that nearly cost him 30 years in prison and changed the course of his life foreverWhy building a successful business, loving family, and dream life still wasn't enough to stop a devastating relapseThe deeper struggle with identity, belonging, and validation that fueled his addiction for decadesHow faith, recovery, and a second chance helped him rebuild after losing everythingKey Moments:00:00 The Beer That Cost Him Everything06:15 Chasing Acceptance Through Drugs11:30 The Day He Injected Heroin for the First Time15:20 Funding Addiction With Stolen Money20:40 Dopesick, Desperate & Out of Options24:25 Facing 30 Years in Prison at 1828:20 Why Getting Clean Didn't Fix the Real Problem33:00 The Seizure That Should Have Saved His Life36:30 The People Who Paid for His Addiction40:05 The Brutal Reality of Early Sobriety44:30 The Sobriety Strategy That Actually Works47:20 Building a New Life After Addiction50:45 Success Nearly Destroyed His Recovery55:30 One Beer Became a Nightmare59:10 The Relapse That Changed His Life Forever1:02:30 The Unexplainable Moment That Shook His Faith1:06:00 Why He Finally Surrendered to God1:09:30 The Biggest Lie Addiction Tells YouConnect with Corey Warren:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarren/Connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

Support the Show & Shop DayxDay Apparel Here: https://dayxdayapparel.com/ What happens when you've achieved everything the world tells you should make you happy but you still feel completely empty inside?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Keith Hale, entrepreneur, author, and men's mental health advocate, who shares the story of the day he attempted to take his own life.From the outside, Keith looked successful. He had built businesses, accumulated wealth, and lived the life many people dream about. But behind closed doors, he was battling feelings of unworthiness, loneliness, and a deep sense that no one truly saw him.Keith takes us inside the moments leading up to his suicide attempt, the spiritual experience he had while sitting in that garage, and how surviving that day completely transformed his relationship with God, himself, and his purpose in life.We also dive into the identity crisis facing so many men today, the dangers of tying self-worth to success, and why vulnerability may be the key to healing.If you've ever struggled with your mental health, questioned your purpose, or felt like you had to carry the weight of the world alone, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.In this episode:The breaking point that led him to attempt taking his own lifeWhy success, money, and achievement couldn't fill the emptiness he felt insideHow a neighbor unknowingly helped save his lifeWhy so many men suffer in silence and never ask for helpThe powerful spiritual experience that stopped him from ending his lifeHow faith, vulnerability, and surrender helped him rebuild his identityKey Moments:00:00 The Success That Hid the Pain04:05 The Fear of Looking Weak08:03 The Moment God Showed Up11:25 Why God Let It Happen14:23 The Pain Behind Success18:11 The Voice That Lies to You22:01 Buying 10 Luxury Cars25:31 Who Are You Really?28:28 Life After the Suicide Attempt30:04 How God Answers Prayers32:29 A Message for Anyone Suicidal35:12 What He's Grateful He Didn't Miss36:03 The Purpose He Almost Lost ForeverConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

What happens when the very things you swore you'd never become are the things that slowly take over your life?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Stavola, a recovery coach, filmmaker, and survivor whose life was shaped by childhood trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, and years of self-destruction.Natalie shares the harrowing moments that changed her forever, including having a gun held to her head by a man she loved, battling alcoholism and cocaine addiction, and finding herself trapped in cycles of abuse she never thought she would tolerate. Despite studying psychology and criminology, she discovered firsthand that understanding trauma and escaping it are two very different things.Together, we explore how childhood wounds can shape our adult relationships, why addiction is often rooted in pain, and what it really takes to heal after years of running from yourself. Natalie also opens up about the spiritual awakening that helped her get sober and the work she now does helping others find hope in their darkest moments.If you've ever struggled with addiction, experienced abuse, battled your inner demons, or wondered whether healing is possible after trauma, this conversation will stay with you.In this episode:Growing up in a home marked by emotional abuseThe relationship that ended with a gun to her headAlcohol, cocaine addiction, and hitting rock bottomWhy trauma keeps us returning to toxic peopleThe moment she knew she needed helpSobriety, healing, and rebuilding her lifeFinding meaning in the pain she surviveHow she now helps others heal from trauma and addictionKey Moments:00:00 The Moment He Put a Gun to My Head05:05 When I Became My Own Worst Enemy08:12 Why I Never Fit In Anywhere12:15 Looking for Good in a Broken World15:06 Why Pain Can Become Your Purpose18:07 The First Drink That Changed Everything24:06 The Dangerous People We Choose26:49 Why Some People Never Ask for Help31:32 Can You Save Someone From Addiction?35:04 The Relationships That Nearly Destroyed Me37:20 He Put a Gun to My Head40:13 Why I Went Back to Him Anyway45:01 The Day My Healing Finally Began47:44 The Protest That Broke Me Open50:10 When I Could No Longer Hide My TraumaConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Natalie Stavola:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nataliestavola/⁠

What do you do when the person you've loved for 20 years decides they no longer want to live?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Tommy O'Mara to talk about the day that changed his life forever. After two decades together, Tommy came home expecting an ordinary morning with the woman he loved. Instead, he found Cynthia unconscious on the floor after she had intentionally taken her own life.Tommy shares the heartbreaking moments of performing CPR on his partner, watching paramedics fight to save her, and the crushing guilt that followed after her death. In the months that followed, he found himself carrying her medications in his car and questioning whether he wanted to keep living himself.But this conversation isn't just about loss.It's about surviving the unimaginable. It's about learning to live with grief, finding support after suicide, overcoming guilt, and discovering that life can still hold joy after tragedy.We also explore addiction recovery, mental health, spirituality, healing after suicide loss, and Tommy's belief that love continues long after death.If you've ever lost someone you love, struggled with grief, or wondered whether life can get better after heartbreak, this episode is for you.Key Moments:00:00 - I Thought She Was Sleeping, But She Was Already Gone03:42 - The Brutal Assault That Started Her Downward Spiral06:04 - "I'll Never Be Pretty Again"08:21 - The Woman Who Saved My Life12:15 - Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss16:08 - The Morning I Found Her Unconscious18:09 - The Moment They Covered Her Face21:33 - Why I Still Talk to Her Every Day24:49 - Can We Communicate With Loved Ones After Death?27:03 - Why I Started Believing in More30:19 - My Journey Through Addiction and Recovery33:10 - Was Her Death Part of a Greater Purpose?38:35 - The Truth About Suicidal Thoughts41:27 - What To Do When You Want to Give Up43:16 - The Power of Grief Support CommunitiesConnect with Tyler: IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)

Every morning at 6:45am, Baylee would get the same text from her fiancé, Jared.He would meet her in the parking garage before work, walk her inside, give her a hug, a kiss, and remind her that she was loved. It was a simple routine they never thought twice about. Until one morning, that text never came.In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Baylee Barnes as she shares the heartbreaking story of losing her fiancé to suicide and the phone call that changed her life forever. Just weeks before this conversation, Baylee was planning a future with the man she loved. Then, without warning, everything changed.Together, we talk about grief, suicide loss, men's mental health, faith, healing, and the invisible battles so many people fight behind closed doors. Baylee courageously opens up about the signs she never saw, the guilt so many loved ones carry after loss, and how she's finding the strength to keep moving forward one day at a time.If you've ever lost someone, struggled with mental health, or wondered how to support someone through unimaginable pain, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone.In this episode:Coping with suicide loss and griefMen's mental health and hidden strugglesFinding hope after tragedyFaith, healing, and resilienceHow to support someone who is hurtingKey Moments:0:00 - The Morning Everything Changed3:06 - The 6:45am Text That Never Came7:30 - "Bailey... He's Gone"12:43 - Why She Shared This Story So Soon16:04 - A Video That Changed Everything20:45 - Their Final Vacation Together23:27 - Feeling Defeated vs Finding Hope28:24 - Crying in the Sauna & Cold Plunge31:27 - The Powerful Note Everyone Should Write34:27 - A Message for Anyone Considering Suicide36:14 - The Three Words That Could Save a Life37:18 - The Reason to Stay One More DayConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Baylee Barnes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baylee0821/

What do you do when a doctor tells you that you have 15 months to live and less than a 10% chance of surviving the next two years?In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Doug Cartwright, a sales coach, entrepreneur, and one of the most spiritually grounded people I've ever met, who was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma, the deadliest, most aggressive form of brain cancer, just weeks before we recorded this conversation.Doug walks us through the symptoms that were dismissed as anxiety, the emergency brain surgery that saved his life, and the vision he had that completely changed how he sees death, faith, and what it means to truly live.If you've ever faced a moment that shattered your sense of the future, this conversation will stay with you.Please consider supporting Doug’s GoFundMe linked below:https://gofund.me/27a96d9edKey Moments:0:00 “I Thought I Was Going to Die Today”5:38 Waves of Panic & Impending Doom9:03 He Thought He Had DPDR Disorder14:09 The Phone Call That Saved His Life18:45 “My Life Will Never Be the Same”21:36 Living Like Every Day Could Be His Last25:18 The Power of Saying I Love You29:12 Brain Cancer Became His Greatest Test33:10 Can You Keep Your Heart Open in Hell?38:32 How to Change Without Trauma41:14 The Experimental Cancer Vaccine in Germany43:02 The Truth About Death Nobody Talks About44:13 The Message He Wants to Leave BehindConnect with Me: IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)Connect with Doug Cartwright:IG: doug_cartwright (https://www.instagram.com/doug_cartwright/)