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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00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:29 Meet Taylor and His Journey to Vulnerability on TikTok

02:50 Facing Online Hate with Compassion

05:15 The Desire to Become a Father

07:42 Trusting Love After Heartbreak

10:09 How Sharing Their Story Restored Faith in Humanity

12:32 Starting the Surrogacy Journey

14:56 Choosing a Surrogate and the Emotional Process

17:16 Experiencing the Joy of a Positive Pregnancy Test

19:26 Navigating Surrogacy Complications and Scares

21:31 Preparing for Birth Across Borders

23:55 Packing for Parenthood and Building a Temporary Home

26:21 Crowdsourcing Knowledge Through TikTok

27:27 Lessons Learned From the Surrogacy Journey

29:24 Healing Childhood Wounds Through Love

31:36 The Ice Cream Sundae Story – Healing Through Love

32:06 Creating New Memories and Redefining Self-Worth

34:25 The Power of Being Understood in Relationships

35:22 Redefining the Meaning of Family

37:28 Faith, Growth, and Living Authentically

39:54 Final Reflections: Advice to Younger Self

41:28 Closing Thoughts on Compassion and Self-Worth