The Rollercoaster Podcast

• My Husband Took His Own Life & Autism Is Taking My Son's

  What do you do when the person you love most takes their own life, and your child’s world collapses with them? This episode is a raw and emotional journey through grief, survival, and the unrelenting strength of a mother who refused to give up.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Tiffany Sumner, whose life changed forever on May 25th, 2020. That day, her husband, battling depression, addiction, and undiagnosed bipolar disorder, ended his life, leaving behind two children, one of whom was later diagnosed with profound, non-verbal autism. Tiffany opens up about navigating the unimaginable: her son’s violent regressions, the pain of separation when he had to move into a group home, and the deep loneliness of motherhood in crisis.Yet through the heartbreak, Tiffany found purpose. She’s now a powerful voice for mental health awareness and autism advocacy, using her story to bring hope, healing, and visibility to families who often suffer in silence.This is not just a story of tragedy. It’s one of faith, resilience, and redemption. Watch this episode to witness how one mother turned unimaginable pain into purpose, and why her message of hope could save lives.Key Moments:0:00 The Day That Changed Tiffany’s Life Forever2:05 The Moment She Learned Her Husband Was Gone6:00 The Hidden Pain Behind Male Suicide8:22 Why So Many Signs Go Unnoticed12:06 When Faith Becomes the Only Thing Left14:37 Raising a Child With Profound, Non-Verbal Autism18:04 Living Between Love, Fear & Survival21:15 The Pain Siblings of Autistic Children Carry23:05 Inside the Reality of Level-Three Autism Care26:08 “I’ve Never Heard My Son Say I Love You”28:42 The Truth About Living With Profound Autism32:06 Why Tiffany Refuses to Stay Silent34:45 The Viral Moment That Changed Everything37:16 A Message for Every Mother Who’s StrugglingGuest Info:IG: @tiffanysumner Website: https://hausofmedia.com/

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• Inside The Mind Of A Killer: The Murder That Changed Everything

  In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Peter Meyerhoff, a former high-ranking prison shot caller who once held power within one of the most feared groups behind bars, the Aryan Brotherhood. Peter gives a raw, unfiltered account of life inside the system, revealing the inner workings of prison hierarchy, the brutal politics of control, and how violence was used to maintain order.He recounts in detail the day he helped facilitate a murder inside the prison walls, describing the planning, the execution, and the psychological cost of being part of such extreme acts. As someone who lived and enforced the code of the yard, Peter offers rare insight into how loyalty, fear, and survival shaped every decision he made.This conversation exposes the dark reality of prison life most people never see, where every move is strategic, and every alliance can mean life or death.Watch this episode to hear a chilling inside look at the power, structure, and mindset of prison leadership from someone who lived it at the highest level.Key moments:0:00 The Day Everything Went Too Far2:00 Inside the Mind of a Prison Shot Caller4:45 The Most Brutal Thing I Ever Witnessed7:12 Why I Helped Plan a Prison Murder9:40 Realising I’d Just Thrown My Life Away12:55 Eleven Months in the Hole Changed Everything15:30 How a Single Decision Destroyed My Future18:45 The Moment My Childhood Ended21:30 The Accusation That Ruined My Life24:10 How Addiction Turned Me Into Someone I Hated26:45 The Things I Did Just to Get One More Fix29:40 Why I Got 12 Years for a Crime Others Got Probation32:15 Facing God After Years of Hate34:22 Overdosing on Fentanyl and Coming Back to Life37:10 The Conversation That Made Me Believe in God39:40 From Aryan Brotherhood to a Biracial Family42:00 What I Want My Kids to Know About Their Dad44:30 Learning to Forgive My Family and Myself46:10 The Message Every Broken Person Needs to HearGuest Info:IG: @peter_meyerhoff (https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/?hl=en)Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/

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• 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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