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Taylor Vogel thought the Marine Corps would give him structure when life had none. After three deployments and a devastating IED blast, he survived but came home unraveled—TBI, PTSD, a bottle within reach, and a family on the line.

This isn’t a polished comeback—it’s a raw story of drifting without roots, wrestling with faith 🙏, and learning that surrender and daily discipline can rebuild a life.

Taylor shares how surviving a hundred-pound IED led to the question: “Why am I still here?” He reveals three levers that helped him rise again—
💪 Habits that keep the body and mind honest
💭 A mindset that turns “I have to” into “I get to”
🎯 Actions that bring purpose back home

From isolation to service, from numbing to presence, Taylor’s blended family of nine proves that loss can lead to abundance.

If you’ve ever felt “so low a mosquito won’t bite,” this conversation offers a way out—start small, reach out, and let purpose do its work.

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