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Under the Surface
This is where we break the fourth wall. Every question asked on Through the Rough is designed to challenge identity, unravel conditioning, and expose the truth beneath the story. In this thread, we dissect the questions that shook our guests—what triggered the shift, why we asked it, and what it revealed.
These aren’t just questions. They’re catalysts.
The Helicopter That Didn't Fall
"All five of those get hit by the Taliban... they all fall into the Kabul River." "Ours got hit too... but we didn’t fall." The Question...
Through The Rough
May 291 min read
The Joy That Wasn’t Earned
What emotion caught you off guard while reconnecting with people in East Africa—and how did you process it
Through The Rough
May 291 min read
What Would You Choose: Blood or Bond?
Why This Question Was Asked: This wasn’t just a question—it was the ignition point of Neicy’s unraveling and rebirth. It was designed to...
Through The Rough
May 91 min read
Under the Surface: When Strength Becomes a Cage
U “I didn’t ask for help for seven years.” Buck didn’t say that like a confession. He said it like a war story—because that’s exactly...
Through The Rough
May 82 min read
What Woke Up in Her
The Cracking Point Question: “What was the very first unfiltered thought that crossed your mind when you found out it was a second set of...
Through The Rough
May 61 min read
I Thought I Had to Be Fixed to Be Loved
“If I work hard enough on myself, then maybe I’ll be enough for someone.”
Through The Rough
Apr 242 min read
Proving Your Worth at Work: Why Hunter’s Story is a Warning for Every Hard Worker
I didn’t have mom and dad to go get a home-cooked meal from. I didn’t have them to fall back on. I needed a job because I needed to pay rent and feed myself.
Through The Rough
Apr 122 min read
What Do You Do When the World Stops and You Don’t Know Who You Are?
Am I a burden… or am I still worthy of being loved, even when I can’t give anything back?
Through The Rough
Apr 41 min read
What Would You Trade for One More Hug?
Because that’s what real grief does—it doesn’t knock you down. It disorients you. It warps time. It pulls the air out of the room.
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
When Survival Isn’t the Hardest Part
Why We Asked That Question
We asked Lori: “What do you know for certain about yourself now that you didn’t five years ago?”
She paused. Te
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
What If the Reason You Don’t Trust Anyone… Is Because You’ve Never Met Yourself?
Slade didn’t show up to this conversation with a dramatic story. He showed up with presence. With patterns. With proof that some of the deep
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
The Day He Got Shot Was the Day He Stopped Hiding
“I pushed myself against the pole and gave a full description of the guy who just unloaded a clip into me. Because I wasn’t done yet."
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
The Moment You Let Go Might Be the First Time You Were Ever Present
We asked Brad: “When you saw the lights and let go of the wheel… were you afraid?”
It sounds like a simple question. But it’s not.
Because
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
Under the Surface: The Lies We Tell to Survive
“I’ll be goddamned if I show you my flaws. I will lay myself out on an altar and martyr myself before I let you see me for who I really am.”
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
Under the Surface: Chasing Dopamine Instead of Love
At one point in the episode, we asked Will: “What advice would you give your son if you saw him doing what you did?”
And what came next was
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
What If Getting Arrested Was the Thing That Saved You?
Not the accusations. Not the manipulation. Not the loss of his kids. But the moment his identity cracked—and something deeper had to take ov
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
Stroke Survivor Story: How Facing Death Calmly Changed Everything
“When you realized you were having a stroke alone on the interstate… were you scared?”
Through The Rough
Mar 222 min read
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