Scott Tavlin is a motivational speaker, mindset coach, radio host, and emcee with a powerful message and a story rooted in real loss. His energy is contagious, his presence commanding — but behind the microphone is a son who lost his mother far too soon. Scott’s mother battled significant health challenges for years, including a critical ICU hospitalization in 2018 that nearly took her life. Miraculously, she recovered — and the version of her that emerged became one of Scott’s greatest inspirations. When she eventually passed, it wasn’t without warning — but it still left a hole that changed everything.

In this episode, Scott opens up about the complexity of watching a parent fight for their life, the guilt and confusion that came with not knowing how bad things were early on, and the intense desire to honor her by living fully. He shares how he turned to running, coaching, and speaking as emotional outlets — and how the lessons his mom lived by have become the fuel behind his dreams. From marathon training to morning radio, Scott walks us through the way grief shaped every step of his path.

This conversation is about identity, legacy, and the power of intentional living. It’s about the memory of a mother who poured everything into her family — and a son determined to carry her light forward. If you’ve ever found yourself growing through grief, this one will stay with you.
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