We often hear stories about people who have triumphed over adversity. And we call them 'Inspirational'. But what we don't see is the price that person pays to be labeled as an 'Inspiration'.<h1> </h1><h1>What Is the Cost?</h1>For Kevin Lowe, the host of the podcast, that cost was his eyesight. For Ryan Rae Harbuck whose story was featured in <a href="https://gritgraceinspiration.com/ryan-rae-harbuck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 185</a>, her freedom to walk. She was left paralyzed as a teenager. <h1>		YOU GOT THIS!</h1>Don't ever give up on this life! Even when your world feels like it's crashing down around you, DO NOT give up! Life is just about to get good! Keep pushing forward! <h1>Hey, it's Kevin!</h1>I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect! <ul><li>I would LOVE to hear from you! <a href="https://speakpipe.com/gritgraceinspiration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send me a Voice Message</a></li><li><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Want to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!</a></li><li>Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: <a href="https://kevinspeaks.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK to Learn More + Get In Touch</a></li><li><a href="https://klowemusic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!</a></li><li>Or for 1 Place for Everything, <a href="https://gritgraceinspiration.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK to visit the website!</a></li></ul> <h2>Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!</h2>© 2025 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

We often hear stories about people who have triumphed over adversity. And we call them 'Inspirational'. But what we don't see is the price that person pays to be labeled as an 'Inspiration'. What Is the Cost?For Kevin Lowe, the host of the podcast, that cost was his eyesight. For Ryan Rae Harbuck whose story was featured in Episode 185, her freedom to walk. She was left paralyzed as a teenager. YOU GOT THIS!Don't ever give up on this life! Even when your world feels like it's crashing down around you, DO NOT give up! Life is just about to get good! Keep pushing forward! Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect! I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website! Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2025 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

We often hear stories about people who have triumphed over adversity. And we call them 'Inspirational'. But what we don't see is the price that person pays to be labeled as an 'Inspiration'. What Is the Cost?For Kevin Lowe, the host of the podcast, that cost was his eyesight. For Ryan Rae Harbuck whose story was featured in <a href="https://gritgraceinspiration.com/ryan-rae-harbuck" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode 185</a>, her freedom to walk. She was left paralyzed as a teenager. 		YOU GOT THIS!Don't ever give up on this life! Even when your world feels like it's crashing down around you, DO NOT give up! Life is just about to get good! Keep pushing forward! Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect! <ul><li>I would LOVE to hear from you! <a href="https://speakpipe.com/gritgraceinspiration" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send me a Voice Message</a></li><li><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Want to be a guest on&nbsp;GRIT, GRACE, &amp; INSPIRATION? Send&nbsp;Kevin Lowe&nbsp;a message on PodMatch!</a></li><li>Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: <a href="https://kevinspeaks.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK to Learn More + Get In Touch</a></li><li><a href="https://klowemusic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!</a></li><li>Or for 1 Place for Everything, <a href="https://gritgraceinspiration.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">CLICK to visit the website!</a></li></ul> Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2025 Grit, Grace, &amp; Inspiration

#186: Beyond the Spotlight: The Unspoken Cost of Being Inspirational

You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today.

If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you.

Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load.

Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life.

If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover:

🌟 Hope when life feels impossible
🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks
🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit
 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength
🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy

Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. 

This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... 

Are you ready to rise?
Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over.

Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side!

Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe

And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

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You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today. If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you. Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load. Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life. If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover: 🌟 Hope when life feels impossible 🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks 🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength 🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... Are you ready to rise? Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over. Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side! Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

You’ve been through something hard — or you’re going through it right now. Maybe you’re holding grief, heartbreak, trauma, or a version of life you never saw coming. Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you’re just trying to make it through today.

If that is you... I see you, I feel you, and I welcome you to a place that is here for you.

Grit, Grace, &amp; Inspiration is for those trying to navigate the hard seasons of life — offering inspiring stories and everyday motivation to help you grow through what life puts you through! Life isn't easy.... But just maybe this podcast can at least help to lighten the load.

Guided by Blind Visionary and Inspirational Speaker Kevin Lowe—known for his contagious optimism and genuine positivity—Grit, Grace, &amp; Inspiration is here to show you that the best is yet to come in this crazy thing we call life.

If you’re grieving, burned out, stuck in survival mode, or searching for deeper purpose, this podcast meets you right where you are and lifts you higher. Through powerful interviews and raw solo episodes, you’ll discover:

🌟 Hope when life feels impossible
🌟 Healing from pain, loss, and setbacks
🌟 Resilience to keep going when everything says quit
 🌟Real stories from people who’ve turned struggle into strength
🌟 Practical tools and mindsets for rebuilding confidence, courage, and joy

Kevin knows firsthand how it feels when the lights go out—literally. Unexpectedly, Kevin would be left completely blind following a life-saving brain surgery when he was 17 years old. But through his unwavering faith and a determination to love life no matter what, Kevin would turn his darkest moment into his brightest light. 

This isn’t a pity parade... It’s a movement of hope, truth, and transformation! And the only question you're left to answer... 

Are you ready to rise?
Tap that FOLLOW button and join the community that believes in you, roots for you, and reminds you that your story is far from over.

Your next chapter starts here—with grit, grace, and inspiration by your side!

Have a story to share? Kevin welcomes unforgettable guests. Connect at https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kevinlowe

And if there’s one thing you remember, let it be this: You are more amazing than you realize, more powerful than you believe, and more worthy than you’ve ever been told. Sometimes, you just need to know someone's cheering for you! You got this!

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