Disruptor Nation, today’s guest is the definition of resilience. I sat down with Myles Temple a cancer survivor, SCID warrior, powerlifter, filmmaker, and storyteller to unpack a story that isn’t just inspirational… It's transformational.

Born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and having fought off cancer, multiple transplants, and mental battles that would break most, Myles has emerged not only alive but alive with purpose. In this episode, he opens up about how the COVID pandemic intensified his inner journey, how faith and family anchored him, and how embracing creativity helped him heal both mentally and physically.

We talk:

• Surviving SCID, cancer, and a childhood filled with isolation and pain

• The mental fatigue of remission and what rebuilding looks like after trauma

• How competitive sports and powerlifting became his medicine

• What he's learned about storytelling in a cutthroat film industry

• Why today’s narratives are broken and how to write ones that matter

• His honest take on what makes a story great and how aspiring creatives can stand out

Myles doesn’t just tell stories, he lives one worth telling. If you’ve ever felt like giving up or doubted your ability to create something meaningful from your pain, this episode is a must-listen.

Myles’s “Countdown to Impact” Picks:

3 Books:

• The Bible

• On Writing by Stephen King: https://a.co/d/4TQSZBV

• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/bhW0nOj

2 Quotes:

• “God’s plan is like a beautiful tapestry… we only get to see it from the back with all the ragged threads and muddy colors…” – Daredevil

• “We glory in our sufferings, because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3–5

1 Person:

• His parents — especially his mom, who stood by him through it all

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