Episode 177: Overcoming Trauma and Transforming Life’s Experiences into a Superpower with Walt McKinley

There’s no better way to illustrate that statement than through Walt’s own journey to overcome generational trauma. It was a childhood that involved fourteen moves, extreme physical and emotional abuse, homelessness, and a suicide attempt in his teens. It all culminated with testifying in court against his father at 16. 

Miraculously, Walt was able to turn his life around through the Grace of God and by finding it within him to forgive those who abused him throughout his formative years. He speaks on the moments that led to this dramatic transformation and why he was compelled to become a beacon of hope for other men who have gone through similar experiences. 

Greg and Tyler also dive deep into their own challenges growing up as well as the ones they continually strive to overcome as grown men running a business and living with their own families. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 02:03 - An introduction to Walt McKinley 
• 04:18 - How Walt overcame his own generational trauma 
• 22:09 - Why Walt’s stepfather was physically abusive 
• 23:27