The Rollercoaster Podcast

• I Told the Anxiety Expert Something I’ve Never Admitted Before

  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 Living3:51 Radical Acceptance Changes Everything5:23 Inside the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety10:47 How Alcohol Rewires the Brain13:10 The Shame That Finally Broke Me16:37 Why Familiar Pain Feels Safe22:58 How to Befriend Your Anxiety25:30 When Anxiety Is Just Information28:24 Why Connection Gets Harder With Age31:18 Learning to Sit With Discomfort35:02 Why Nice Guys Burn Out37:53 Why I Crave Deep Connections40:00 How Sobriety Forced Me to Start Over44:15 What If You’re Not Anxious, You’re Just Done?48:10 The “Parts” Within You51:00 Finding the Self You Lost54:55 The Power of Being Misunderstood56:10 Rachael’s Message to Anyone Losing HopeGuest Info:IG: @‌rach2978 (https://www.instagram.com/rach2978/reels/?hl=en)TikTok: @‌therapistinrecovery (https://www.tiktok.com/@therapistinrecovery)

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• The Bachelor Made People Hate Me But Here’s What They Didn’t Show You

  “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 Nuance3:32 Why Clayton Calls Himself an “Ego Killer”8:14 Taking Risks, Facing Hate, and Choosing Intuition Over Fear11:58 Why People Don’t Care as Much as You Think15:47 The Viral Moment That Forced Clayton to Confront His Critics19:09 From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “Are You Okay?”24:40 The Moment Clayton Drew the Line and Fought Back29:29 How Confidence Changed His Business & Life 33:46 Why Clayton Plays a “Character” Online38:35 The Biggest Thing People Still Get Wrong About Clayton41:09 Learning to Control Your Ego Instead of Killing It45:07 Why He Walked Away from “The Perfect Life”50:24 Why We’re Never Supposed to Have All the AnswersGuest info:IG: @claytonechard (https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en)Website: https://www.claytonechard.com/

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• She Lost Her Son At 17! The Teen Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

  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 Forever3:12 “He Had No Pulse”: The Call No Parent Should Get9:25 Seeing #LookForTheRainbow in the Darkest Hour13:52 The Painful Decision No Parent Ever Wants to Make18:40 How We Told the Kids Their Brother Wasn’t Coming Home22:15 Mother’s Day, Loss, and a Moment I’ll Never Forget26:33 Parenting Through Addiction and Teen Struggles30:21 “We Lost Alex to Marijuana First, Then Fentanyl”38:50 Creating Safety So Your Kids Will Open Up to You43:12 How Each Sibling Grieved Differently47:55 Why Suicide Prevention Must Be Talked About56:35 Why Talking About Suicide Could Save a Life1:06:50 A Direct Message to Anyone Struggling With SuicideGuest Info:IG: @_soul_soldier (https://www.instagram.com/_soul_soldier/)YouTube: @‌soulsoldierspeaks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7i-qLian5I2XTSdEH9tfDg)

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• How Faith, Therapy, and Unimaginable Loss Collided In One Life-Changing Story

  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 Everything2:12 Waking Up After the Crash6:01 The Fullness of a Mother’s Heart12:07 The Moment She Heard Junior Was Gone19:23 Christmas Without Junior21:30 How Her Sons Coped with Trauma28:09 Who Junior Was and His Legacy31:03 Johanna’s Addiction, Crime, and Redemption38:59 How Johanna Hated Ruben for Getting Clean44:31 Arizona, Arrests, and Turning Point47:02 Faith vs. Therapy: Reconciling Grief and Belief53:04 How She’s Healing TodayGuest Info:IG: @‌johanna_ruben

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• He Fell 75 Feet Off a Cliff and Died Then Came Back to Life With THIS Message

  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 Everything4:47 Second Accident: The Fall That Nearly Killed Him9:31 How Lauren Prepared for the Worst13:21 Arrival at the ICU: Life or Death16:01 Brigham Flatlines in ER21:01 His First Signs of Life28:01 Battle with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts32:20 Rock Bottom: “I Wish They Hadn’t Resuscitated Me”36:14 12 Surgeries and Broken Bones42:18 Gaining a New Level of Empathy for Chronic Pain47:01 Searching for Purpose After Survival51:01 Brigham’s Fight to Be Accepted into Rehab

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