Episode 2 – Joel vs IKEA
🧠 Ever tried rebuilding your entire life and a full-height flat-pack wardrobe in the same week?
In this episode of Life’s Bumps and Bruises, Joel Sheldon recounts the kind of day that makes a man question everything — a full-blown mental unravelling in the middle of IKEA assembly. Luke Lee Tet brings calm to the chaos, helping Joel (and listeners) unpack what happens when overwhelm hits, and how to rebuild your inner scaffolding when life’s instructions don’t come with pictures.
From emotional shut-downs and raised voices to vulnerability hangovers and the underrated power of a good cry, this conversation shows just how universal the experience of “snapping” really is.
🎙 This episode is for you if you’re into:
- IKEA trauma and why it’s never just about the furniture
- What it looks like when someone reaches emotional capacity
- Reclaiming calm in the middle of panic
- Humour, honesty, and the slow art of putting yourself back together
💬 Got thoughts or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime:
📬 lifesbumpsbruises@gmail.com 📲 Instagram: @lifesbumpsandbruises 📘 Facebook: Life’s Bumps and Bruises
🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday — let’s normalise the conversation, one real chat at a time.
Credits:
The Inspiration by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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