This is the first episode of the Kill The Silence podcast — and I recorded it raw, unscripted, and unfiltered. I didn’t want to script this. I didn’t want to polish it. I just wanted to show up and speak — about survival, humor, silence, and what happens when you stop pretending you're fine.

This episode is the beginning of something I’ve needed to say out loud for a long time. I talk about my decision to finally launch this show, the difference between writing your truth and saying it, and how comedy helped me survive things that almost destroyed me.

Whether you’re here for the personal story, the professional journey, or just the voice of someone who’s been through it and still gets up swinging — this is where it starts.

Episode Breakdown

Welcome to the Kill The Silence PodcastWhy this show exists — and why it’s different from anything I’ve done before.

The Journey Begins: My First Podcast ExperienceWhat it feels like to go unscripted for the first time and speak from the gut.

The Power of Sharing True StoriesHow honesty — especially the hard kind — becomes a weapon in the right hands.

Embracing Vulnerability and ConnectionWhy showing up with nothing to prove is the most human thing you can do.

My Professional Background and Future PlansWhat I’ve done, what I’m building, and what I’ll be talking about on this show.

The Role of Humor in Overcoming AdversityHow joking saved my life — and why I plan to laugh through the darkness, too.

Conclusion and Looking ForwardWhat’s next. Why this matters. And how I plan to show up again.

If any part of this hit — share it with someone who needs it.If you’re surviving silently, this podcast is for you.And if you’re ready to kill the silence in your own life, you’re not alone.

—Cody Taymore

Kill The Silence

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