She came to America with $100, no job, and no clue how to turn on the shower—Now she's The Swearing Therapist helping others to heal out loud!

⏯️ Hit play on her power anthem! Hear Zulma’s story come to life in her personal theme song, And Still I Rise — a fierce, fearless tribute to the woman who turned pain into power.

Zulma B. Williams didn’t follow the rules—and she sure as hell didn’t follow society’s timeline. In this unforgettable conversation, Zulma takes us from her childhood in Argentina to her decision to move to America at 31 years old. But that is just the beginning... We explore exactly what it's like to move to another country without speaking the language. We hear about the struggles of life, including her battle with cancer. But we also get to cheer alongside her as she graduates with her master’s in social work at 51 years old to then launching her own unapologetic private practice as The Swearing Therapist.

If you’ve ever felt like it’s “too late,” or that starting over is only for the young, Zulma's story will completely rewrite what you think is possible.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Permission to start again—whether you’re 30, 50, or beyond
• Practical truths on doing hard things: immigrating, grieving, healing, and building
• Real-talk reminders that your voice, your story, and your dreams are still valid—f-bombs included

Listen now to get fired up by the one and only Swearing Therapist—and finally believe it’s not too late for you to start over, too.

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES

💻 Zulma’s Website: www.dragonflytherapyservices.net

📱 Follow Zulma on Instagram: @theswearingtherapist

📻 Zulma's Podcast: Keeping It Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapist (search in your favorite app or click to listen on Spotify)

MEET ZULMA B. WILLIAMS — THE SWEARING THERAPIST

Zulma Williams is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker, breast cancer survivor, and the fierce force behind The Swearing Therapist brand. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the U.S. at 31, reinvented herself in midlife, and now runs a private therapy practice rooted in radical honesty, humor, and resilience. She specializes in helping highly motivated adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity transitions—without sugarcoating or hand-holding.

Zulma is proof that it’s never too late to become who the hell you are!

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Are you stuck in survival mode after trauma—wondering if it’s even possible to feel joy and purpose again?

If you've been silently carrying the weight of your past, hoping something will finally shift—you’re not alone. In this episode, Kevin Lowe shares the real, lived truth about what it takes to rebuild a thriving life after deep loss.

• Discover the 3 foundational pillars that can move you from surviving to thriving.
• Learn how small, intentional actions can create big change in your healing journey.
• Understand why connection—not isolation—is essential for long-term emotional growth.

Tap play now to learn how you can start building a life of purpose, even after profound pain.

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What if the pain you've buried is the very thing standing between you and your healing? This powerful interview pulls back the curtain on one man’s darkest moments to show you what’s possible when you stop running and start facing the truth.

How This Helps You?

Let’s be real—most people are carrying wounds they’ve never told anyone about. And as long as those wounds stay hidden, so does the healing. In this conversation, you’ll see how the deepest pain can become your greatest turning point—if you’re willing to go there.

Why Must You Listen?

• Discover how trauma, when confronted with truth, can become the foundation for purpose and personal transformation
• Learn how even the most chaotic childhood doesn’t have to define your future
• Hear what it really takes to serve others without losing yourself—whether you’re in a crisis profession or just trying to show up for your own life

What’s It All About?

Joe Smarro’s story isn’t easy to hear—but it just might be exactly what you need to. From childhood abuse and chaos so intense he once set his own bed on fire, to tours of duty as a U.S. Marine, to the high-stakes role of police crisis negotiator—Joe has lived through storms most can’t imagine. But the greatest battle he ever faced? Was the one inside.

This episode doesn’t glorify pain. It reveals the truth of it. And in that truth, you’ll find the possibility of your own redemption.

You’ll hear about the suicide calls, the emotional toll of policing, and the moment a man died in Joe’s arms. But you’ll also hear what happened next—and how Joe’s journey now helps others face what they’ve been running from.

This isn’t just Joe’s story. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who’s tired of pretending they’re fine.

Looking for the Links?

SolutionPoint+ (Joe’s Mental Health Training Org)

JoeSmarro.com

Connect with Joe on Facebook

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Connect with Joe on LinkedIn

Press play now to discover how the pain you’ve hidden might just be the path to the healing you’ve been searching for.
Today’s Featured Guest

Joe Smarro is a decorated US Marine Corps combat veteran, serving in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After military service, he joined the San Antonio Police Department in 2005, becoming a key member of the SAPD Mental Health Unit and growing it into a model of best practices. He delivered a TEDx talk in San Antonio in 2018, titled "I See You," and co-starred in the Emmy-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops." Joe co-founded SolutionPoint+ in 2017, focusing on mental wellness and safety in organizations. He left SAPD in 2020 to expand his impact in law enforcement across the nation, aiming to eradicate suicide in policing.

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Are you feeling burned out and soul-tired—like you’re constantly pouring into everything and everyone but have nothing left for yourself? You’re not alone, and this episode is your wake-up call to finally take a breath and reset.

In this powerful solo episode, Kevin Lowe introduces the idea of taking a sabbatical—not as some luxury reserved for the wealthy or world travelers—but as a deeply personal, realistic way to come back to life. Whether you're a busy parent, professional, or simply overwhelmed by the noise of life, Kevin shares how a sabbatical can be tailored to your reality.

🔗 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE INSPIRATION FOR TODAY'S TOPIC: MY INTERVIEW WITH RAY MARTIN

You’ll discover how a sabbatical can look different for everyone and learn three meaningful ways to take one: from mini-sabbaticals you can weave into your week, to 30-day focus breaks, to longer intentional pauses that don’t require quitting your job or blowing up your life. This episode will inspire you to stop waiting for permission and start designing time to reconnect with the most important person in your life—you.

Press play now to explore how a sabbatical could be the most important investment you make in your energy, clarity, and purpose.

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Ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life—even if, on paper, everything looks “successful”? What if the freedom, joy, and meaning you’re craving are waiting on the other side of letting go?

🔥 What You'll Learn (3 Powerful Takeaways)

• The Power of the Pause: How a 6-month sabbatical became a 14-year global journey and reshaped Ray’s definition of success.
• Rewriting Your Identity: Discover the moment Ray realized he was simply playing a role—and how acting in a play cracked his reality wide open.
• Service Over Status: Hear how helping elephants, orphans, and cancer patients led Ray to more fulfillment than any boardroom ever could.

✨ What This Episode Is About

In today’s soul-stirring conversation, host Kevin Lowe sits down with Ray Martin—a former CEO whose life unraveled completely in a matter of months. His marriage ended, his business collapsed, and his father passed away. But instead of breaking down, Ray broke free.

This episode offers an inspiring, practical, and deeply reflective look at what it really means to reclaim your life, redefine success, and walk an unconventional path guided by inner truth.

Whether you're in the midst of a life transition, burnout, or simply seeking deeper purpose—this episode is your permission slip to begin again.

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

ALL THINGS Ray Martin & Life Without a Tie are found by visiting: LifeWithoutATie.com

Topics Covered

Life after burnout, How to reinvent yourself after failure, Minimalist lifestyle transformation, Sabbatical ideas for professionals, Redefining success and fulfillment, Mindfulness and personal growth, Traveling for self-discovery, Ray Martin Life Without a Tie, Vipassana retreat benefits, Purpose-driven living

Who Is Ray Martin?

Ray Martin is a leadership coach, former award-winning CEO, and author of Life Without a Tie. After a personal and professional implosion in 2005, Ray walked away from everything he knew to explore a radically different life—starting with a 6-month sabbatical that led to 14 years of world travel, deep reflection, and meaningful service.

From running the NYC Marathon to raising thousands for causes across Asia, Ray's story is one of bold reinvention, soulful truth, and purpose-led living. Today, he coaches global leaders and continues to share his journey through writing and speaking.

👉 Visit LifeWithoutATie.com to connect with Ray, explore his book, and learn more.

🎧 Press play now to explore how releasing the life you’ve outgrown can help you step into the one that’s waiting to be lived.

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What if the one thing you’ve been avoiding, is the very thing you need most? This episode is a heartfelt reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do after trauma isn’t pushing through—it’s stopping long enough to heal.

If you’ve experienced loss, heartbreak, or any kind of personal crisis, you’ve probably felt the urge to just keep going. Society tells us to power through. But that constant motion can keep you stuck. This episode speaks to the part of you that’s exhausted—not from doing too little, but from carrying too much.

Why Must You Listen?

• You’ll finally understand that exhaustion isn’t a weakness—it’s a signal that you need something deeper than sleep.
• You’ll learn how a soul-nurturing pause is not only helpful after trauma but essential to your recovery.
• You’ll receive permission to stop running and start healing—without guilt, shame, or apology.

What’s It All About?

Today's 394TH Episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration isn’t about productivity. It’s about peace. In this deeply personal solo episode, your host, Kevin Lowe opens up about the power of slowing down after trauma. With emotional transparency and grounded wisdom, he challenges the lie that healing comes through hustle. Whether you’ve lost someone, been through a breakup, survived disappointment, or are simply worn out from life—this conversation is your reminder that rest isn’t lazy. It’s necessary.

Through storytelling and insight, Kevin shares what it means to pause with purpose. This episode isn’t a checklist. It’s an invitation to stop pretending you’re fine and start taking care of what actually hurts. Because real healing begins when you give yourself permission to rest.

Ready to Take Action?

If your soul feels tired and your heart feels heavy, this episode is exactly what you’ve been needing. Press play and take the first step toward a true soul-nurturing healing.

Meet Your Host

This episode features Kevin Lowe—host of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, inspirational speaker, and living testimony that purpose can rise from pain. After losing his sight unexpectedly at seventeen, Kevin has built a life around helping others find hope in the aftermath of hardship. His message isn’t about ignoring the pain—it’s about walking through it with grit, grace, and inspiration!

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We live in a world that rushes recovery, underestimates the brain, and often labels suffering as stress or burnout. But what if the real cause is a hidden brain injury?

🎧 BONUS: CLICK TO LISTEN TO A CUSTOM SONG FOR TODAY'S GUEST! *This song was created on behalf of anyone impacted by a TBI.

Why Must You Listen?

• Discover what no one tells you about mild TBIs and why so many people are misdiagnosed—or never diagnosed at all.
• Learn practical, science-backed strategies that help with recovery, from speech therapy to behavioral vision care, journaling, and mindfulness.
• Hear a raw, honest story from someone who went from black belt martial artist and nurse practitioner to struggling with basic tasks—and how she found her way back.

What’s It All About?

In this powerful conversation, Kelly Tuttle joins Kevin Lowe to share her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury after a routine drive turned into a life-changing crash. What makes Kelly’s story so important is not just the accident—it’s the six months of misdirection that followed. As a nurse practitioner herself, she was stunned to realize how little support or understanding exists for TBI patients, even in the medical field.

Kelly pulls back the curtain on the hidden symptoms of brain trauma and explains the neurological reasons behind “not feeling like yourself.” You’ll hear about her struggles, her slow road back to functionality, and the eye-opening lessons she’s now made it her mission to teach. This episode is a wake-up call and a source of hope for anyone feeling lost in the aftermath of a concussion or invisible injury.

Looking for the Links?

📖 Kelly’s Book: After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury

Available on Audible

Or Purchase a Copy Direct from Her Website: KellyTuttle.org

🧠More resources from Kelly:

Please visit Kelly's Website for so much more into this important topic: KellyTuttle.org

Take Action:

Hit play now to uncover what most doctors overlook and what every brain injury survivor deserves to know.

Today’s Amazing Guest

Kelly Tuttle is a nurse practitioner, author, and brain injury survivor who turned her personal recovery journey into a mission to educate and empower others. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, Kelly experienced firsthand how dismissive and uninformed the healthcare system can be. Today, she shares her hard-earned knowledge to help others return to work, stay in school, and rebuild their lives with confidence and clarity. She’s the author of After the Crash and a leading voice in advocating for TBI recovery support.

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Do you think courage is only for the brave? Or could it be that courage is something you already have, even if you’ve never noticed it?

In this episode, we're breaking down the real truth about courage—and why it’s not just for heroes, firefighters, or people on the nightly news.

You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what courage really is (hint: it’s not fearlessness), and you’ll get a simple framework to build your courage—even if you’re starting from zero. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, facing personal adversity, or just trying to show up more boldly in your life, this message will meet you right where you are.

What’s It All About?

In this soul-stirring solo episode, Kevin Lowe unpacks the truth about courage—and why it’s not something you’re either born with or without. With honesty, humor, and a dose of ChatGPT wisdom, Kevin shares a unique “Courage Equation” that flips the script on what it means to be brave. He reveals how fear isn’t your enemy—it’s your proving ground—and how action is the spark that builds your courage, not the other way around.

From the tiny wins we overlook to the quiet choices we make each day, Kevin shows that courage lives in the ordinary, not just the extraordinary. Whether you're hitting "send" on a scary email, walking through a door you've been avoiding, or forgiving when it hurts—this episode will help you realize you’re already more courageous than you think.

Some Key Takeaways:

• Learn the “Courage Equation” that turns purpose, conviction, and action into unstoppable momentum—even when fear is present.
• Discover why courage isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build.
• Be reminded of the silent, everyday moments that prove you’re already braver than you believe.

Take Action:

Tap play now—and let this episode remind you of the courage you already have (and how to use it to change your life).

Today’s Featured Guest

🎙️ This is a solo episode hosted by Kevin Lowe.

Kevin is the creator and host of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration—a podcast born from his own powerful story of overcoming sudden blindness as a teenager. Through each episode, Kevin shares life lessons, personal growth insights, and conversations that prove even life’s darkest moments can lead to light. With a heart for service and a voice of hope, Kevin reminds us that courage isn’t rare—it’s already within us.

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What do you do when your back’s against the wall—and everything feels like it’s falling apart?

In this soul-stirring solo episode, Kevin Lowe reflects on a pivotal concept sparked by Damon West’s incredible journey from criminal conviction to national inspiration. Whether it's heartbreak, job loss, or silent internal battles like depression, we all face moments that feel like boiling water—and how we respond determines our tomorrow.

What You're About to Discover Includes:

1. Discover the metaphor that helped transform a maximum-security prison sentence into a life of purpose.
2. Learn the three ways we all react to adversity—and which one actually leads to transformation.
3. Gain clarity and encouragement to become the change agent in your own story, no matter how dark it feels.

Hit play now to uncover how you can turn pressure into purpose and become the coffee bean in your own life.

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Have you ever felt like your story was over—only to

discover it was just beginning? Damon West was sentenced to 65-years in a Texas maximum-security prison. But instead of letting that be the end of his story, he sparked a transformation—within himself and the prison around him—starting with a simple metaphor: a coffee bean.

In this gripping episode, Damon shares the life-altering moment that helped him become a force for hope, leadership, and radical redemption behind bars. His journey will leave you questioning what’s really possible in the face of adversity.

Who Is This For?

If you've ever felt:

• Trapped by your past
• Stuck in a cycle of shame, addiction, or hopelessness
• Like your life is “off track” and you’re searching for purpose

This episode will speak directly to your heart and mind. Damon’s transformation is not just his—it’s a roadmap for yours.

What’s It All About?

Kevin Lowe sits down with Damon West—once a Division I quarterback and Wall Street stockbroker, turned meth addict and convicted felon. Sentenced to 65 years in prison, Damon could have become hardened by the system. Instead, one unexpected conversation about a coffee bean unlocked his purpose and changed the entire prison culture around him.

From that moment, Damon embraced a mission: to be the change, wherever he was. Today, he’s a bestselling author, speaker, and living embodiment of redemption.

Take Note of These Key Takeaways:

• How a single metaphor—the coffee bean—became a movement of transformation
• Why hope is essential, even in the darkest environments
• How servant leadership and purpose can change not just your life, but others’

Looking for the Links?

• Listen to the custom episode theme song: “The Man Who Walks Alone” – a powerful song created for this episode and for our guest, Damon West: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!
• Visit Damon’s Website: DamonWest.org
• Follow Damon on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, & X
• Books by Damon West: The Coffee Bean, The Change Agent, and more at DamonWest.org/shop/

Press Play If You’re Ready to…

Be deeply moved by a true story of hope and second chances

Meet Damon West

Damon West is a former college quarterback turned motivational powerhouse. After receiving a life sentence for crimes committed during his addiction, he turned his incarceration into a calling. Today, he’s a bestselling author and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the world. His story and the coffee bean philosophy have inspired schools, businesses, prisons, and pro sports teams around the globe. If you've been looking for an inspiring story you've just found it!

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