Causes

Causes Blake Murphy Supports

Short answer: The causes I care about most are stroke recovery, mental health for survivors and caregivers, veterans navigating PTSD or combat injury, accessible writing about resilience, and using AI to help people who are rebuilding their lives. A portion of book proceeds and consulting income goes back into these areas.

I don’t believe impact starts after you “make it.”

It starts the moment you decide your experience means something and can help someone else.

Most of what I care about isn’t theoretical. It’s lived. It’s tested. It’s something I’ve had to figure out in real time.

What Drives Me

Real constraints shape my work:

Before all of this, some of my most fulfilling work was with the Department of Human Services, helping people navigate real problems in their daily lives.

That experience stayed with me.

It taught me that meaningful work isn’t about recognition. It’s about being useful when it matters.

Areas I Care About

Stroke Recovery and Life After

Stroke doesn’t just affect your body. It changes your identity.

I care about helping people:

  • Understand what recovery actually looks like
  • Rebuild confidence
  • Create systems that work with their limitations
  • Following emerging research on how psychedelics may help the brain rewire after a TBI or stroke

Disability and Independence

Losing ability doesn’t mean losing value.

I focus on:

  • Tools that increase independence
  • Systems that reduce friction in daily life
  • Reframing what capability actually means

Mental Health and Resilience

Motivation is unreliable. Systems are scalable.

I care about:

  • Rebuilding discipline when motivation is low
  • Managing depression and energy levels
  • Creating structure when life feels unstable

Veterans, PTSD, and the Wounded Warrior Project

I’ve never lost a limb in combat. But I know what it feels like to lose one anyway. My stroke took things from me the same way an amputation would: suddenly, permanently, with no uniform or Purple Heart attached to it.

That parallel is why I support the work of the Wounded Warrior Project.

I also care about veterans living with PTSD. My own PTSD didn’t come from combat. It came from trauma earlier in life. The cause is different. The weight isn’t.

I care about:

  • Supporting organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project
  • Naming PTSD without requiring a specific origin story
  • Building solidarity between survivors, whatever shape the injury took

Practical AI for Everyday Life

AI should be useful, not overwhelming.

Used correctly, it can:

  • Reduce decision fatigue
  • Automate thinking and workflows
  • Help people build leverage from limited resources
  • Following AI research aimed at long-term human benefit, not just short-term productivity

My focus is on making AI practical and accessible.

Public Service and Real-World Impact

Helping people shouldn’t be complicated.

My time with the Department of Human Services reinforced something simple:

Most people don’t need more theory. They need clarity, access, and someone willing to help them move forward.

Long term, I want to expand that impact.

Maybe that’s through writing.
Maybe through building systems.
Maybe one day through public office.

The goal stays the same:

Make things work better for people.

Fatherhood and Legacy

Everything I build ties back to one question:

“Is this something my daughter can learn from one day?”

That changes how you think about time, priorities, and what actually matters.

What I’m Doing Now

Right now, my focus is simple:

  • Writing content that is actually useful
  • Building systems that improve daily life
  • Sharing real lessons, not just ideas
  • Documenting the process of rebuilding
  • Turning personal experience into practical frameworks

My Philosophy

You don’t need to be fully healed to help someone.

You don’t need to be finished to be useful.

And you don’t need permission to start.

You also don’t need a title to make a difference.

But if you ever have the chance to step into a position where you can help more people, you should take it seriously.

I’m building toward that.

In Short

  • Start helping now
  • Build systems that scale impact
  • Stay useful
  • Think bigger over time

Impact isn’t something you wait for.

It’s something you build.

One system.
One insight.
One person at a time.me.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes does Blake Murphy support?

Blake supports stroke recovery, mental health for survivors and caregivers, veterans navigating PTSD or the Wounded Warrior Project, accessible writing about resilience, and applied AI work that helps people rebuild after major life setbacks.

How does buying the book help these causes?

A portion of every Still Here sale and consulting engagement goes toward stroke recovery resources and mental health support for survivors. Reading and sharing the work is itself part of the impact.

Can organizations partner with Blake on these causes?

Yes. Blake partners with nonprofits, recovery programs, and publications on writing, speaking, and AI systems work that aligns with these causes. Visit the media kit or reach out directly through the contact options on the about page.