In this powerful and deeply moving special edition of The Gynergy Effect, recorded live in Tulum, Garin sits down with former pro skateboarder, entrepreneur, and faith-driven leader Mikey Taylor to explore one of the most transformative journeys we’ve shared on this podcast.

From global skateboarding stages to multimillion-dollar business exits, Mikey built a life most people would call “successful.” But when everything he identified with fell away — the career, the titles, the certainty — he was forced to confront the question that eventually changes every life:

Who am I without what I do?

This episode is about identity, faith, leadership, marriage, masculinity, and the moments of reckoning that refine us. It’s a conversation about the turning points that reveal who we are — and the purpose God placed within us long before the world handed us labels.

We talk about:

• The childhood patterns that shaped Mikey’s drive and competitiveness
• The identity crisis after losing the skateboarder and entrepreneur labels
• Hitting emotional rock bottom — and choosing to fall on his knees instead of fall apart
• How he discovered a purpose that can’t be taken away: living to glorify God
• Why church hurt is human, not divine — and where to begin if exploring faith feels intimidating
• The refining fire of marriage, values, and choosing alignment every day
• Masculinity as calm strength, emotional control, responsibility, and righteous leadership
• Why “the grass is greener” is a myth — and why relationships thrive through discomfort, not avoidance
• How Charlie Kirk’s assassination awakened a new level of boldness in Mikey’s voice
• The prayer that changed everything: “Lord, let me see You move in real time”
• What legacy means when your only measure is: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

This episode is for the seekers — the ones navigating purpose, identity, marriage, faith, leadership, or a season of refinement. If you’re craving clarity, conviction, and the courage to walk boldly in who God created you to be… this one will speak straight to your soul.

💬 Tell us your favorite takeaway or how this episode challenged your perspective — we’d love to hear it.

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