In this powerful episode, Dylan Marc Tayler Smiler, also known as Dyslo, shares his raw and honest journey from the streets to stability. After a turbulent childhood, years of addiction, gang life, and jail time, Dylan found his way through music, fatherhood, meditation, and entrepreneurship.
We dive into his experiences with the justice system, rebuilding family relationships, and the deep spiritual work that changed his mindset. Dylan opens up about relapse, recovery, and resilience, offering insight into the tools that helped him stay clean for five years and build a new life through his brand, Marc Tayler.
Whether you’re going through your own battles or supporting someone who is, this episode reminds us that change is always possible, and that vulnerability, honesty, and connection are the keys to transformation.
Dylan talks openly about:
His turbulent childhood and time in youth prison
How music became a tool for healing and expression
Relapsing after rehab and finding his way back
Living in a meditation centre and completing 10 silent retreats
The spiritual and emotional tools that keep him grounded
Launching his brand Marc Tayler and building a better future
His hopes to support youth and inspire others through podcasting and service
If you’ve ever faced darkness and wanted to turn your life around, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and full of hope.
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