I've read every single comment and I'm completely blown away. I can't believe how many kind people there are out there, thanks to each and everyone of you. I can't wait to see where we can go together as a community with this channel in 2024, the skies the limit! 😁

Big respect lad, I’m proud of you

Wafting away the smoke is such a great description, going to the gym makes you feel better temporarily but doesn’t resolve the root cause.

That race at Donington though. Maaaaaaaaan that was like a Disney movie the way it played out, and then the ultimate mic drop of announcing your retirement. If you’re gonna do it, that’s how you do it. Class 👏

I have a diagnosis of severe depression and PTSD. I say to say this , I commend you for taking the time to try and help others and tell your story! I am a fan of your content and I wish you nothing but the best . Stay strong brother!

Hey Taylor - ithas been a joy working with you the past 2 years at VisionTrack; you have massive respect from us and all our clients who were lucky enough to come along as your guest at a MotoGP. Won't say goodbye as will be at a number of SBK events - but if you want a room at our castle hotel in Most and a few beers (your brother will remember this race!!) count on me! All the best for the future! -gordon

Much respect Taylor. No one but you knows how you feel...it's good to hear you are doing well with your career and your family life. Good luck 💯 in your future.

When iwas 52 i discovered I was autistic on a low lever which comes with anxiety.its hard admitting you've something wrong But it helps talking about it that was 5yrs ago. Your vlog was touching and brought back what I delt with and my own demons thrers more depression etc Hope you find peace in your head and learn to deal with situations Which it seams you have good luck for the future Darwin

More power to you Taylor!! Totally respect your decisions and your honesty. There aren't too many people who can say they've won a championship at any level of bike racing!!!

Total respect Taylor. This could help more people than you think. Keep up the great vids, good luck bud.

Great video, many years ago I stepped away from a sport/game that I’d played and loved since aged 10 till 28, I used to put myself under so much pressure let alone anyone else. Suffered depression and anxiety diagnosed after a bout of vertigo! The mind is a terrible adversary but in the right state our greatest asset! Well done for bringing it to a public platform!

Fair play for speaking out & putting your struggles out there,some people might mock you but I run my own business & raced at club level for 3years & it caused me to have issues with depression that I have under control now but I feel your pain & struggles. I run two KZfaq channels just for fun & enjoy the video making & editing so I have hit the subscribe button to follow your new journey. Best of luck for 2024 & onwards 👍

Mate it’s very brave of you to make this video. You have many fans and supporters who are thrilled to be coming with you on your journey. Thank you 🙏.

I’ve watched and listened over the last couple of years, partly as it’s not often you hear any racer (or ex racer) talk about the negative sides of the sport, as well as the highs. As a parent myself, I know that listening to how well you speak, present yourself and how intelligently you’ve dealt with your demons, your mum & dad will 100% be more proud of you than any race or championship result would ever make them. I wish you amazing times, journeys & happiness over the years to come. Much love, Lundy.

Kudos to you, Taylor. Speaking out bout how you felt took a lot of guts, especially as your family didn't know. Let's hope it will help others who see this vid and are suffering themselves. And good luck with everything you do with the rest of your life. It ain't no rehearsal, dude!

Great honest content, Good for you Taylor and best of luck for the future in your next adventure.

Great video! I was diagnosed with autism around 3 years ago im 39 and can relate a lot to the anxiety and depression side of things. Unfortunately i wasted a lot of opportunities to make something of myself, but I'm happy where i am and have found a new passion in road cycling. I wont lie i still struggle on a daily basis with even the simple task of going to work and acting normal. Respect to you for sharing your struggles with us, will definitely be subbing to your channel 👍👍

Yes TMAC let's gooooo! You're a good man. Thanks for sharing, always appreciate your time and content. Much love, stay strong

Well done for documenting your journey and being so open and honest. I can identify with so much of what you said having suffered several episodes of depression and many, many years of anxiety. Good luck in whatever you do and I look forward to seeing you around the WSBK paddock!

You’re so brave doing this video and it can’t have been easy. Looking forward to following your journey

From the outside looking in it looks like the best job in the world. Nothing at the sharp end of any championship at any level comes without stress. Respect, do what you want to do. You’re good guys. Your parents did a good job 🙏🏻👌

Taylor, face facts you are a credit too yourself, the videos are so enjoyable because they are genuine. Bring on the many more. 👍

Very honest and open video, TMac. Massive appreciatiation for you going in front of the camera to share 👍👍

Fabulous video. Thanks for sharing. Good luck for the future.

Powerful, honest vlog Taylor, well done 🙌 Bring on the next series of vids. Looking forward to Taylor and Taz on tour, and any more resto’s planned???

Great vlog thank you for the honesty, I,ve been following you for 3-4 years now and am looking forward to what’s to come

Thanks so much for sharing dude! All the best with the channel I'll be here for it!

Total respect for making it public.....you always did good videos.... You have the contacts to make it massive ....behind you all the way!

Well done Taylor. This is the most honest and open review I've seen and it's about your life. That takes alot of bravery. Well done.

Congratulations on not only finding a direction in your life that you want to pursue but also on discovering what makes you happy and healthy Taylor! Long term happiness and health FAR outweigh temporary success and I'm so glad to see that you are going to be helping your brother next year. You come across as an absolutely honest and decent guy on video whenever I've seen you and I have no doubt you're the same off-screen, so I for one will be tuning in to see your journey continue. All the very best, Alan.

Huge respect TMac, achieved more in your career racing than most people will in their lifetime. Be proud and carry the experiences forward to this next chapter. Looking forward to seeing the channel grow 👏

Awesome vid, ace to see you back producing content, I said it a long time ago, you do you, and we'll follow pal 🙂 keep having fun and growing mate 👍🏻

Brilliant and personal video. Looking forward to the ones to come 😊

so glad your able to live your dreams and to watch how you have moved on from racing.your a real inspiration and the fact you have been so honest with how your feeling speaks volumes ,looking forward to watching the channel grow.glad bikes are going to be involved

You sold me with honesty. Looking forward to seeing where you take this channel.

Much respect. The strength it takes to do a video like this 💪

Big respect TMAC. you can see how much healthier you look in this video, i came across your videos by chance when you posted a cycling one a few years ago and followed you since. Keep the videos and journey going , don't forget the merch.

A brilliant, brave account of what you've gone through Taylor. Absolute respect to you for doing so. I sincerely wish you the very best of luck with your new chosen career.

Respect mate, as some one who has suffered for years with anxiety and panic attacks i know its not easy to talk about. Looking forward to watching your new content! Cheers

Way to go Taylor! Looking forward to where this takes you. Glad to hear that your health has improved and stress has lowered ❤

Best of luck for the future! The video is incredibly relatable to so many and no doubt will help many people!

Good luck to you for the future in whatever you do, Taylor. You're incredibly brave to put your mental health out there on an open forum but definitely something that we should all do.👏

Bud I’m so glad you did this video. You are a Champion inside out. It takes balls to do this, and this is the reason the next stage of your life will be tremendous

Brave and Inspiring, Taylor! As you say, those that have not experienced this, do not understand. It's OK to not be OK. Keep going!

After watching this, I had to say something. Hearing your story was absolutely incredible. To dedicate 15+ years of your life to one thing and one thing only is something I couldn't even imagine. This world is filled with so many things to do, see, and explore. Just doing that one thing for so long; I don't know how anyone could even do that. It shows that you're strong, but you're even stronger finding what your bottlenecks to life were and working to actually fix them. I wish you the best of luck to your KZfaq journey. Making videos was my passion from a very young age and I feel like I feel the same way you do about it. It's a way to share your life and ideas with tons of others, and it's just fun because you're always making something different. And if someone watching gets something good out of it, it's a job is well done. To this day, I still treat it as a passion project even though it's basically my career at this point. It's what keeps me going. That's how I perceive it and I hope that may help you. This and a few of your other videos popped into my recommendation likely due to my interest in moto track riding; and I'm glad I found it is it gives a real life look into someone who actually did this professionally and perfectly shows the sheer amount of pressure this sport puts on riders behind the scenes. I feel that videos like this are rare or almost non-existent. Thank you for making this.

I have had depression on and off throughout my life. Drums and motorbikes have always helped me to cope. Your honesty and up lifting comments about the highs and lows of your career are to be applauded. I will be watching your videos and recommending them to family and friends.

i was very fortunate enough to have seen you during the 2021 season at oulton and the thrill of watching you and Tarran fly by was crazy. your career was stuff of legends pal. love the content

Nice to hear you break it down and explain it all so well. Fair play for putting this out there 👍 I'm not a professional but have similar feelings around race weekends and preparing for racing is a full time job that just drains everything!

Buddy, this is incredibly brave of you to share with us. As a man troubled by similar issues, i recognize very well the feelings you describe. Well done, and all the best!

I've watched you and your crazy dad for quite a while and the constant of you being a great guy and enjoying life's experience has been a pleasure to follow, wishing you the best of life. Happy Christmas to you all ❤

Top man brave and encouraging. Mental health in men is rarely discussed. Had a few lows in my lifetime and never forgotten the positive people around me when I needed them. Looking forward to more of your videos have a blast with your brother in wsb . Keep them coming enjoy the clips 👍🏻😀

Big respect Taylor for being open about your struggles . It takes a brave man to talk of all the problems and daily struggles that arose from the sport you love . Stay strong .

Looking forward to the vids! Good on ya!

Can’t wait to see the videos for next season, great that you’ve found what you want to do beyond racing, your honesty is your strength

So glad to hear that you are doing well and your future prospects are promising!

Well done to you for sharing your story. I’m grateful for the small things in life now because I was depressed and I’ve somehow managed to get myself in a better place. I now realise how lucky I am

Thank you for sharing your story. Massive respect for you, your self awareness and courage. Live your best life and follow your passion.

Cracking lad,hell of a rider,hell of a story teller. Thank you for your story,much appreciated and i cant wait for the second half 😊

respect tot you for sharing al those personal isseus! good to see that you picked up the video making.

Thanks Taylor for your honesty, sincerity and plainly for exposing yourself. I think those are strong poinst that people are interested in. All the best, and certainly I'll continue to enjoy your videos. Cheers mate!

Thank you for this.. I know exactly how this feels. I'm definitely not someone laughing at you for your honesty brother. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Ty for opening up TM so little means so much to so many huge respect fae Ayrshire m8

Well done for highlighting the whole Stress/anxiety/depression situation, been there, done that and I went from the happiest most relaxed person, to a bit of a mess ! However belief in a better future, and peace, works wonders and same as you, the symptoms eventually receded, now I am fine ( with fingers crossed ) go Taylor.

That was awesome, thanks for helping bring these things more in the open

thank you for this video taylor, you dont have idea how important it is for someone like you talk about this!

Great video TMac 👍 👏 Love the honesty and celebration of a new path post racing. Hero

Good on you Taylor live life to the fullest and good luck with your new journey

Taylor Loved the video! A lot of people are dealing with these types of problems including me. I am 48 and have had an awesome run so far ending up getting panic attacks and feeling the loss of purpose in life goals. To the point of fear of things I enjoy like track days. Glad things are going better and I enjoy watching the channel. keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing more. Most of all thank you for sharing so those of us with the same problems realize that we are not the only ones dealing with it!

Great video, great channel. Thank you Taylor.

Great video…refreshingly honest, brave & down to earth. Respect!

Have loved the videos and wish you every success with the channel

I have the up most respect for you !! Top man talking out these issues . Your channel is amazing . Be you and always be you . TOP RESPECT

Huge amount of respect bud for following your dreams! I appreciate you being so open and honest about your mental health as it's something I can relate to massively, especially the bit where you didn't understand it until you'd experienced it. Can't wait to see the progression of this channel and look forward to seeing the next adventure 😊

Massive respect to you Taylor. I’m sure there’s a few who can relate to your words and feelings.. best wishes for the new journey 🤙🏼

That was so emotional to watch and so very brave of you! That took far more bravery than going down craner curves in the pouring rain! As someone who has had similar feelings, you have my utmost respect mate.

Happy New year Taylor,, Total respect to you for being true to yourself.

Respect Taylor, that’s the first word came to mind. Best of luck with all you do in the future. Thanks for your videos.

That hits hard dude. Big respect for talking about it!

It's so great to see your maturity and that you're willing to share your experiences with us. What you experience is something many of us do as well, but we're often not strong enough to challenge our demons.

Great video, perfectly explained the places you’ve been and what comes next. Good luck. Look forward to the next instalment!

Blown away by the video and honestly from you, have subscribed..I'm here for you're journey. 👍

A wonderfully honest video, looking forward to the future.

You have my greatest respect for this totally honest appraisal of your life and mental wellbeing (or otherwise). I wish you well for whatever you do in the future and look forward to whatever you put out on KZfaq. Good luck to you and Taz in WSBK in 2024.

Honestly….best video “in my opinion” of 2023. Know the journey oh so well! Top man for being so transparent. 👍

Wonderful for opening up,all your anxiety, doubts,depression are things everyone has who pushes them selves no matter what they are upto,it's all growth may it truly continue, good luck with respect.

That was very inspiring. Thanks for sharing ❤

Great video and insight mate, all the best for the future I’ll be watching along for the journey 👊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’ve just had time to watch ! Incredible journey I feel and lots more to come ,I don’t think most realise the enormity on the commitment from family ,the rider ,we just think twist a throttle and go ,all two wheeled motorcycle athletes at the highest level these days ,very brave to share ! Could be quite off putting to some also ! But I think the normal person wants any form of two wheel success needs to know all this ! So good on ya ,enjoy a fat Xmas and keep the vids coming

Awesome video man. Congrats on your career. Thanks for sharing. Such an inspirational video. All the best man 😄

Oh fella .. what a wonderful video .. Wishing you all the best for your future I shall be following ..

mate, awesome video. keep following those dreams man.

Well done Taylor. We only get one life, so live it in the best possible way for your happiness and contentment. I’m sure we will all continue to follow you, wherever you now lead, because you are an open and genuine person…just try to stay that way. Cheers and good luck J

Thank you for letting us in and being so candid about a difficult time. Your bike fire at Snetterton will never be forgotten tho that's for sure!

Very brave doing this video! Speaking out is nothing to be ashamed off, I suffer depression and anxiety and I normally hide it behind a smile worst thing that I can do, be very proud of yourself and how far you have come in life and what you have achieved. Don’t be ashamed of mental health, I always said if I can help one person then that’s a bonus! You are one of my favourite riders! And love watching your videos! ❤

Well done Taylor. Speaking openly about this stuff helps all of us but especially blokes who are struggling. Fellas, talk it out you might be surprised by the support you get from family and friends. More of mad mark please.

Glad you’re doing well. Good luck for next year. 👍🏻

Great video! I think you've done the right thing. Best wishes for the next stage of your career. Good luck with this channel. I'll definitely be following. 👍

I love your videos ! best of luck this new year, we will meet in Assen.

Love the honesty in the video, it has given me a bit of a boost as I've might have lost the sight in my left eye yesterday in a work place accident,. Fingers crossed it will return after my operation earlier.

Thanks for sharing your story!