What happens when you have accepted that you may die—and then learn a donor heart is waiting for you?

Gaylen Wilson joins Travis White to share how he rebuilt his life after bankruptcy, alcoholism, heart failure, and a 2018 heart transplant. He explains how sobriety, gratitude, and his relationship with his wife Heather helped him keep fighting, and how their experience led to the Monument Method for protecting connection during conflict.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• What helped Gaylen leave alcohol behind
• How he found purpose while waiting for a heart transplant
• Why close relationships can be vital during a crisis
• How the Monument Method interrupts conflict and restores safety
• Why rebuilding starts with what you choose to protect each day

Gaylen's takeaway: when life falls apart, let gratitude guide your next choice and keep building the relationships that give your life meaning.

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• Monument Method Institute

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