Luke Colson is the host of Well, That F*cked Me Up Podcast.

Luke revisits some major childhood trauma as we discuss Luke witnessing the death of his friend as a 12-year-old boy, and the subsequent struggles with self-belief, depression, major anxiety, and what EMDR therapy is.

Luke faced a Cocaine & Alcohol addiction while raising his family and has been sober for the past 4 years!!

We also focus on the path to recovery and being able to reach that light at the end of the tunnel!

Follow Luke here:

https://www.instagram.com/lukecolson/

https://www.instagram.com/wellthatfuckedmeup/

At 19 years old Casey Mitchell overdosed on her family's living room floor. Her sister saved her life.

Casey's sobriety date is 10/24/13 so this October she will celebrate her 8th anniversary.

Casey's best friend Jessica McKinley, who I previously interviewed in episode 7, stayed by Casey's side throughout her entire addiction. I have loved getting to know them and their friendship.

Casey considers herself an addict and alcoholic because heroin and alcohol were her drugs of choice, just depends on what time of her life.

Addiction runs in Casey's family, tune in to see what steps Casey takes to break the cycle!

Jake Bishop is a native of the Rochester area and has had a long history of helping the community through volunteering and outreach programs. Campaigning for congressional and mayoral candidates sparked his passion for inspiring others and speaking publicly.

In 2015, Jake was arrested for trafficking and distributing 132pds of marijuana which led to an arrest for distribution/possession. After a period of incarceration, Jake has worked tirelessly to help the community and considers himself a reformed felon, as well as an advocate for recovery.

In 2019 he formed Rising Up Recovery to inform the public about the opioid crisis and help those suffering from addiction by providing awareness and being active in the community with the resources to help.

Jake discusses recovery and addiction with politicians, healthcare workers, former substance users, and community activists to inform the public/educate the public.

Jake lives happily in Brighton with his German Shepherd Ally and enjoys cooking, weightlifting at the JCC, and spending time with his lovely girlfriend Dawn and her two daughters.

His favorite quote “If you treat me good I will treat you better”

Using his personal experiences and blunt attitude, Jake hopes to prevent others from going down this same path.

Rising Up Recovery can be heard on Mondays from 1 to 2 pm.

You can find Jake online here:

https://www.1009wxir.com/

Instagram: @risinguprecovery

Facebook Community here

Kathy is a heavy equipment operator of the largest equipment in the world, an author, and a motivational speaker all in one fabulous package! Kathy has overcome a lifetime of trauma & abuse going from the depths of homelessness to traveling the world for her book!

Kathy has a passion for personal development and helping others see the greatness within themselves. Her current focus is Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace and Kathy will be touring to speak on this very important subject.

Her book Dream Big! is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and bookstores.

You can reach Kathy here:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/bluestarblogger/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/dreambigseries/

Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/KathyTuccaro/

youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPPz-xz4bbyR82LvZbT0Sw/

LinkedIn

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kathy-tuccaro-271934129

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/bluestarblogger/

Dan has been in recovery for more than 20 years, he has been in six rehabs and countless detoxes. Today, after nearly dying 18 months ago, Dan is clean and sober. His story is like many others, however, the journey is quite different.

Dan is 55 years old and is married to a recovering addict and alcoholic who also suffers from mental health issues.

It is imperative that “we” as a country begin to change the long-standing stigma of addiction. Many (most) people think of homeless people or those who come from horrible beginnings as addicts. I have been an executive in numerous white-collar companies and now run a successful business.

Tune in to listen to Dan share his story but, more importantly, discuss his own journey and offer hope to those who are feeling hopeless and helpless.

As Dan likes to say, “The only time you look down on someone is when you are giving them a hand up (not a handout).”

Zach Rutledge is the author of The Official Depression Relief Playbook: Real-Life Strategies From a Guy Who Has Lived It, Zach is a certified brain health trainer, a certified personal trainer, a certified fitness nutrition specialist, and he just finished up a yoga teacher training.

Zach and I discuss the differences between Depression & Anxiety, our shared love for Yoga, the different levels of Depression, the difference between Depression & Grief, and much much more!

"My depression is special. My depression is somehow different from yours. I'm in so deep, you know, there's nothing I can do. I understand everyone's depression is different because I've been through all the different types of depression."

You can find Zacks book on Amazon!

Zack can be reached via email @ zacksrutledge@gmail.com

Paris is the host of Master Your M.E.N.T.AL Podcast! Tune in to see how Paris shares how it is possible to shatter the stigma associated with mental health struggles.

Paris was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder at age 19... Tune in to listen to the impact this has had on Paris and how she was able to move forward and the lessons she has learned along the way.

You can listen to my story on Paris's Podcast, Master Your M.E.N.T.AL here.

Follow Paris on Instagram: @masteryourmental

Check out her Podcast: Master Your M.E.N.T.AL

If you’re suffering right now with your mental health, know that you’ll get through this. Know that you are completely loved. Know that reaching out to someone for help in this crisis is the best thing to do.

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the SAMHSA Hotline.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

May 6th of 2012 brought me one of my greatest gifts. I adopted a 1-year-old German Sheperd from the Cincinnati ASPCA. Cooper was the first dog that I ever adopted! He changed my life. Cooper was with me in the depths of the addiction and Cooper was the one constant through all of it. He was my best friend and he saved my life.

After I lost Cooper, I knew there would be a day when I adopted another German Shepherd... I just wasn't sure when...!

Tune in to hear Cooper's story and how I manifested the dog of my dreams!