We all love a good comeback story—but what happens when the setbacks keep coming? In this episode, I’m getting raw and real about the most challenging season of our lives, and how we pushed through against all odds. From leaving a stable W-2 job and facing an unexpected diagnosis with our daughter, to losing our home and rebuilding from scratch—not once, but twice—this episode is a front-row seat to what resilience really looks like.

 

If you’ve ever felt like life keeps hitting harder just when you think you’re catching your breath, this one’s for you. I’m sharing not just the pain and chaos we faced, but also the mindset that helped us keep going when it would’ve been easier to give up. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just the truth, the tears, and the triumph.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Why this isn’t a victim story—it’s a resilience story

01:25 Quitting my 9-5, paying off our house, and welcoming our first daughter

04:11 The moment everything changed: Logan’s first seizure

07:43 A devastating diagnosis—and how we responded

10:26 Building a business while holding my daughter through nap time

12:13 The decision to move across the country for better care

15:13 My wife quits her job—without a backup plan

20:08 Losing our home to toxic mold (and everything in it)

27:15 How we found a new home after two near misses

30:58 The mindset that kept us from breaking

35:20 Why the toughest moments have made us stronger

 

Quotables

“Just because you get hit one time—or eight times—doesn’t mean you don’t get back up.”

“It’s bad to bet against us… because of the mindset we’ve adopted.”

“Money can bridge gaps, but it can’t fix everything. You still have to face the real stuff as a human.”

 

Links & Resources

Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com

 

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