Taylor McGrath: Surrogacy, Faith, and Reclaiming Identity Through Fatherhood | Ep. 26

What happens when you hold onto faith—and finally see your dreams come true?

In Episode 26 of TURTZED, Charlie sits down with Taylor McGrath, a content creator and advocate, to dive deep into his emotional journey to fatherhood through surrogacy with his husband Blake McGrath. From facing online hate to trusting love again after heartbreak, Taylor shares how faith, resilience, and self-love helped him rewrite his story.

This conversation is about more than becoming a parent—it’s about reclaiming identity, healing old wounds, and choosing love over fear.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Charlie and Taylor explore the complicated path to parenthood as a gay couple, how TikTok restored Taylor’s faith in humanity, and how sharing your story can empower others. Taylor also opens up about healing from past trauma, navigating the ups and downs of the surrogacy process, and finding a love that truly sees and heals you.

Key Takeaways:

Vulnerability Heals Shame – Sharing your story, even when it’s hard, breaks the cycle of hiding and empowers others to dream bigger.

Trust is a Choice You Make Every Day – Despite past heartbreak, choosing to trust again opens the door to deeper love and connection.

Faith Anchors You Through Uncertainty – Believing that you are guided, even when you can’t see the outcome, builds resilience.

The Path to Parenthood Isn’t Linear – Surrogacy is emotional, unpredictable, and deeply beautiful—filled with unexpected challenges and miracles.

Healing Old Wounds Takes Intention – Working through childhood and relationship trauma makes room for a healthier, more compassionate future.

Self-Love Changes Everything – Knowing your worth transforms not only your relationships but the family you build.

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