The Rollercoaster Podcast

Latest Episodes:

I Thought Mold Was Making Me Sick, But It Was Something Much Worse May 19, 2026

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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/27a96d9ed

Key Moments:

0:00 “I Thought I Was Going to Die Today”

5:38 Waves of Panic & Impending Doom

9:03 He Thought He Had DPDR Disorder

14:09 The Phone Call That Saved His Life

18:45 “My Life Will Never Be the Same”

21:36 Living Like Every Day Could Be His Last

25:18 The Power of Saying I Love You

29:12 Brain Cancer Became His Greatest Test

33:10 Can You Keep Your Heart Open in Hell?

38:32 How to Change Without Trauma

41:14 The Experimental Cancer Vaccine in Germany

43:02 The Truth About Death Nobody Talks About

44:13 The Message He Wants to Leave Behind

Connect with Me:

IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)

Connect with Doug Cartwright:
IG: doug_cartwright (https://www.instagram.com/doug_cartwright/)

She Was My Best Friend, Now My Sister is Dead May 12, 2026

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What happens when the person trained to save lives loses someone they couldn’t save?

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Marlon Rollins for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had about suicide, grief, trauma, mental health, and healing. Dr. Rollins spent years working as a crisis director and mental health professional helping people through suicidal crises, until the unthinkable happened. His sister, Amber, took her own life, leaving behind a 13-year-old daughter who was the first person to find her.

This conversation explores the devastating reality of suicide loss, survivor’s guilt, depression, addiction, firearms, trauma, parenting, social media, and why so many people suffer in silence. We also discuss suicide prevention, warning signs, purpose, connection, and the urgent mental health crisis impacting children, teens, veterans, nurses, and families around the world.

If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who may need it.

Key Moments:

0:00 The Call That Changed Everything

6:02 The Coroner Called Me Next

12:48 The Suicide Prevention Grant

18:40 His 13-Year-Old Niece Found Her

23:35 “Losing My Sister Was a Gift”

30:31 Learning to Heal Himself

36:11 The Suicide Myth We Believe

42:42 She Heard the Gunshot

49:19 Did His Sister Plan Her Suicide?

56:32 Suicide in Kids Is Exploding

1:00:54 Why Community Saves Kids

1:07:24 Find a Bigger Why

1:14:13 Do People Regret Suicide?

1:20:17 Why Suicide Keeps Increasing

1:24:39 Mental Health Is Finally Changing

Connect with Me:

IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)

Connect with Dr. Marlon Rollins:

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

The Worst Day of My Life... May 05, 2026

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Nothing prepares you for the moment your parents call screaming that your little brother is gone.

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with twin brothers Jake & Joe Sharp as they relive the night their 16-year-old brother Sam died by suicide while they were serving church missions in Mexico.

What followed was a pain neither of them knew how to survive. The phone call, the confusion, the anger, the guilt, and the devastating reality of returning home to a family forever changed. But this conversation is about more than loss. It’s about mental health, teenage depression, shame, hope, and the reminder that the people smiling the most are sometimes hurting the deepest.

Jake & Joe share who Sam really was beyond his struggles: a light, a comedian, a brother, and someone deeply loved.

If you or someone you love is battling suicidal thoughts, please know this episode was made for you.

If this story moved you, share it with someone who needs hope today.

Key Moments:

00:00 The Call That Changed Their Lives Forever

05:04 They Were in Mexico When It Happened

09:04 The Panic Before the Phone Call

13:23 Who Sam Really Was Behind the Smile

17:00 Why His Death Still Makes Them Angry

19:18 The Morning After Everything Changed

22:05 Why Teen Suicide Is Exploding

27:13 The Dangerous Lies Teens Believe

30:35 The Note Sam Left for His Brothers

34:24 The Suicide Prevention Message Everyone Needs

38:36 The Happiest People May Be Hurting Most

41:05 Their Message to Teenagers in Darkness

Connect with Me:

IG: @tyler.hall (https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/)

Connect with Jake & Joe Sharp:

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

What My Kids Saw the Next Morning Still Haunts Me Apr 28, 2026

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I thought I understood what domestic abuse looked like until I heard Erica Muniz’s story.

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, Erica shares the reality of surviving a 15-year marriage, one that began with control and silence, and escalated. From being isolated from her family to enduring moments that nearly cost her life, her story is confronting, raw, and impossible to ignore.

But this isn’t just about trauma, it’s about faith, resilience, and finding the strength to finally break free.

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, this matters.

Watch now and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

Key Moments:

00:00 He Dragged Me by My Hair

03:12 The First Signs I Ignored

08:24 Locked in a Closet Pregnant

11:18 It Gets Way Worse

15:42 Dragged Across the House

19:18 “You Don’t Deserve the Bed”

23:28 The Boiling Water

26:18 Asking “Why Me?”

29:07 The Doctor Knew Something Was Wrong

33:20 The First Time I Fought Back

35:20 When it Stopped (Temporarily)

41:08 In the Car44:18 My Husband’s Reaction Today

47:02 What a Real Man Looks Like

50:56 Advice for Others

53:09 The Story That Shook Me

56:16 Turning Pain Into Purpose

Connect with Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

Connect with Erica:

Instagram: @erica_muniz_86 (https://www.instagram.com/erica_muniz_86/)

The Best Day of My Life Tragically Became the Worst... Apr 21, 2026

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I was standing in front of the mirror, fixing my tie, minutes away from going live on CNBC.

Then my phone rang.

In a matter of minutes, my entire world collapsed.

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, I step out of the interviewer's seat and into the most vulnerable conversation of my life, sitting down with Aleksei Archer of the Morning Glory Podcast to share the story of the day that split my life in two.

From selling my company and living what most people would call the dream to a sudden medical emergency that nearly took my wife from me, and did take our unborn child.

I talk about the moment I got the call. The panic of being miles away and completely helpless. The trauma that doesn't leave you. And the night I genuinely didn't know if I was going to lose everything that actually mattered.

But there's a turning point in this story.

One that quietly rearranged everything. How I see life, how I hold faith, and what I now understand about what's truly worth protecting.

This episode is about love, loss, trauma, and the perspective that only comes from almost losing it all.

If you've ever moved too fast, chased the wrong things, or taken the people you love for granted, this one will stop you in your tracks.

👇 Which part of this story stayed with you the most?

Key Moments:

0:00 The Call That Changed Everything

2:07 Living the Dream, Until That Morning

8:28 First Experience of Trauma & Shock

11:23 Losing Our Unborn Child Mid-Crisis

14:11 Breaking Down Mid-Flight

17:12 The Terrifying Moment in the Hospital Room

21:43 The Moment Everything Changed

23:48 The Miracle We Weren’t Supposed to Have

26:28 Why Money No Longer Matters

30:30 Faith, Loss & Mental Health Struggles

35:33 The Suicide That Shook My Community

41:16 Supporting Someone in Their Darkest Moment

44:10 Why We Need to Talk About Suicide

47:02 The Loneliness Epidemic No One Talks About

52:07 The Difference Between Support & Real Brotherhood

Connect with Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/

Connect with Aleksei Archer:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alekseiarcher/

We Got Married 3 Months Ago, Now My Husband is Dead Apr 14, 2026

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They were only married for 3 months and 3 days and then everything changed.

Today on the Rollercoaster Podcast, I sat down with Gracie Laufenberg to hear the story of a love that felt like it lasted a lifetime and the moment it was taken from her in an instant. From believing in love at first sight to building what she calls a perfect marriage and the phone call that shattered her world, this conversation will stay with you.

Gracie opens up about the day her husband, Don, left for a flight and never came home, the moment she checked his location, and the words she’ll carry with her forever.

This episode is about love, loss, faith, and finding strength when your future disappears overnight.

If you’ve ever faced grief, heartbreak, or unimaginable loss, this one is for you.

If you feel it in your heart to support Gracie, here is the link to her GoFundMe page. ❤️ https://gofund.me/b87e4b424

👇 What part of Gracie’s story hit you the hardest?

Key Moments:

0:00 The Day I Met My Husband

3:48 The Moment I Knew He Was The One

7:36 The Proposal That Changed Everything

10:02 The “Perfect” Marriage We Built

15:04 I Checked His Location…

17:42 The Words That Broke Me

20:18 Seeing My Husband One Last Time

22:46 The Crash We Somehow Survived

27:40 The Last Call I’ll Ever Have

32:36 What Life Looks Like Now

37:32 Trying to Understand Why

42:28 Learning to Live With the Pain

45:00 Living Without My Future

47:30 The Message Everyone Needs to Hear

Guest Info:
IG: @gracie.laufenberg (https://www.instagram.com/gracie.laufenberg/)

I Knew I Was Going to Die... Apr 07, 2026

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I didn’t expect this story to hit this hard.

Because it starts with success and ends somewhere no one thinks they’ll ever go.

In this episode, I sit down with Brad White, who was making over $100K a year, building a business, and living what most people would call the dream until one decision pulled him into addiction, and everything began to collapse.

What started with pain pills turned into a spiral of opioids, meth, and a life he couldn’t recognise, losing his home, his marriage, and eventually becoming homeless.

But there’s a moment in this conversation that stopped me…

A moment where he looks around and realises: this isn’t who I’m meant to be.

If you’ve ever wondered how addiction really takes hold and what it takes to fight your way back, this episode will stay with you.

Watch till the end and share this with someone who needs it.

Key Moments:

0:00 From $100K Success to Losing Everything

3:12 The First Pill That Changed His Life

6:28 Building a Business While Secretly Using

9:41 When Drugs Started Taking Over Everything

12:55 I Knew I Was in Trouble

16:08 The Addiction I Couldn’t Escape

19:22 From Success to Homeless in 4 Years

22:36 Surrounded by the Wrong People

25:48 I Was Going to Die

32:18 Walking Away With Nowhere to Go

35:42 Why Rehab Didn’t Feel Safe

38:55 Starting Over With Nothing

42:10 Living With Addicts While Trying to Stay Clean

45:27 Fighting Temptation Every Single Day

48:41 The People Who Saved My Life

55:10 The Turning Point That Changed Everything

Guest Info:

IG: @bwhite1 (https://www.instagram.com/bwhite1/)

My Dad Died - What Happened to My Mom Next Broke Me Mar 31, 2026

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I woke up to 15 missed calls and in that moment, something in me already knew. Nothing prepares you for the call that changes your life forever.

In this episode, I sit down with Aleksei Archer, who shares the devastating morning she learned her father had died by suicide, and the quiet signs she now wishes she had seen sooner.

This isn’t just a story about loss. It’s about guilt, awareness, and learning how to show up for the people we love before it’s too late.

In this episode:

The hidden signs of suicide and mental health struggles
What grief after losing a parent to suicide really feels like
How to ask the hard questions that could save a life
Why checking in might matter more than you think

If this conversation hits close to home, send it to someone you care about…and don’t wait to reach out.

Key Moments:

00:00 The Call That Changed Everything

03:12 The Accident That Didn’t Add Up

06:03 I Woke Up to 15 Missed Calls

10:24 The Guilt Hit Me Instantly

13:09 My Life Split Into Before & After

17:48 How to Spot Suicidal Thoughts Early

20:05 10 Men Lost…Why This Keeps Happening

23:03 Commit vs Died by Suicide Explained

26:05 When Grief Becomes Complicated

31:06 The Simple Habit That Could Save a Life

35:22 Do People Who Die by Suicide Want to Die?

38:10 The Dangerous Short Window Before Suicide

44:15 The Hard Questions That Could Save Someone

47:08 How to Hold Space Without Fixing

50:12 What I Wish I Did Differently

Guest info:

YouTube: @MourningGloryClubPodcast Instagram: @mourninggloryclub @alekseiarcher (https://www.instagram.com/alekseiarcher/)

My Son's Routine Procedure Turned WORST Nightmare... Mar 24, 2026

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I thought it was just a routine procedure, until we got the call that changed everything.

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle and Joey Orr, parents navigating a journey no family should ever have to face. What started as a simple hospital visit quickly turned into something far more serious, leading to a diagnosis that would completely reshape their lives.

Their son Joey has already defied the odds since birth, facing Down syndrome, heart complications, and now childhood leukemia. And yet, his strength will leave you speechless.

We talk about the fear, the unknown, the late-night phone calls, and what it really looks like to fight for your child every single day.

This is a story about resilience, faith, family, and holding on when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

If this story moves you, and you feel called to help, you can support Joey and his family here ❤️

👉 https://gofund.me/bce5c8e48

Watch this. Share this. It matters.

Key Moments:

00:00 It Was Just a Routine Procedure… Then the Call Came

03:12 The Moment You Hear Your Child Has Cancer

10:15 He Didn’t Cry Then They Took Him Away

16:20 Life in the NICU: Fear, Waiting, and No Control

19:45 Raising a Child with Down Syndrome, What No One Tells You

25:00 The Joy in the Chaos, Meet Joey

30:40 The Routine Surgery That Changed Everything

33:50 The Call Every Parent Dreads at Midnight

36:10 Walking Into Oncology And Knowing It Was Cancer

41:05 The 24 Hours That Turned Into a Nightmare

44:20 What It’s Really Like Inside Childhood Cancer Treatment

50:00 The Emotional & Financial Toll No One Sees

56:10 1 in 600 Million: Why Their Marriage Survived

Guest Info:

Instagram: @joeysfightclub (https://www.instagram.com/joeysfightclub?igsh=MWswMnZpMTdmb2V4Yw==)

Facebook: Joey's Fight Club (https://www.facebook.com/share/1ChPdrjH8m/)

I Missed My Chance to Say Goodbye... Mar 17, 2026

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Carl Angelo was never supposed to be a rapper.

He grew up in a Filipino immigrant family that came to America chasing stability, sacrifice, and the promise of a better life. Like many first-generation kids, the expectation was clear: follow the safe path, build a career, make the family proud.

But he felt something pulling him in a completely different direction.

In this episode of The Rollercoaster Podcast, I sit down with Carl Angelo as he shares the deeply personal journey behind his music, his viral rap video, and the painful choices that come with chasing a dream no one else around you fully understands.

He opens up about family pressure, identity as a Filipino-American, the struggle between security and passion, and the moment he realized nobody was coming to save him.

This conversation explores courage, sacrifice, and what it really means to choose your own path.

If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring your family and honoring yourself, this episode will hit close to home.

Watch, share, and let me know what resonated with you.

Key Moments:

00:00 The Viral Rap Video That Changed Carl Angelo’s Life

03:12 Telling My Immigrant Parents I Wanted to Be a Rapper

06:18 The Hidden Pressure of Filipino Family Expectations

12:05 The Truth About the American Dream for Immigrants

15:08 Are Poorer Countries Actually Happier?

18:12 How Karaoke Parties Shaped Carl’s Love for Music

21:02 The Moment I Realised I Had a Rap Talent

27:06 Why I Haven’t Gone All-In on Music Yet