Taylor Talks Trades Redemption & Finding Himself Again The Cristian Montaño Story Part 2
Feb 27, 2026
01:45:07
This is Part 2 of Cristian Montaño’s powerful story.
In this episode, Livingston FC winger Cristian Montaño opens up about one of the most difficult periods of his life facing multiple court cases, the emotional toll it took, and what it felt like to have his career and reputation hanging in the balance.
Cristian speaks honestly about the uncertainty, the pressure, and the fear during that time and the relief of being proven not guilty in both cases.
But even after clearing his name, the journey wasn’t over. He shares why he made the decision to return to Colombia to reconnect with himself and rediscover his love for football, playing for América de Cali and rebuilding both his confidence and identity.
From there, Cristian talks about moving back to the UK with a new mindset learning to open up about mental health, speak about his experiences, and use his story to help others who may be struggling in silence. Now back playing for Livingston FC,
he reflects on:
• How adversity reshaped his mindset
• The importance of resilience and self-belief
• What football means to him today
• And how he defines success now
This episode is about redemption, growth, mental strength, and becoming stronger through the toughest chapters of life.
Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
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In this episode, Livingston FC winger Cristian Montaño opens up about one of the most difficult periods of his life facing multiple court cases, the emotional toll it took, and what it felt like to have his career and reputation hanging in the balance.
Cristian speaks honestly about the uncertainty, the pressure, and the fear during that time and the relief of being proven not guilty in both cases.
But even after clearing his name, the journey wasn’t over. He shares why he made the decision to return to Colombia to reconnect with himself and rediscover his love for football, playing for América de Cali and rebuilding both his confidence and identity.
From there, Cristian talks about moving back to the UK with a new mindset learning to open up about mental health, speak about his experiences, and use his story to help others who may be struggling in silence. Now back playing for Livingston FC,
he reflects on:
• How adversity reshaped his mindset
• The importance of resilience and self-belief
• What football means to him today
• And how he defines success now
This episode is about redemption, growth, mental strength, and becoming stronger through the toughest chapters of life.
Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades
Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM