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Sometimes life doesn’t ask for your permission before it changes direction. One day you’re running full speed toward the life you think you want… and the next, you’re standing still, asking questions you never planned to face.

This episode isn’t just about surviving. It’s about discovering that sometimes the interruption you never wanted becomes the redirection you desperately needed.

If you’ve ever walked through pain and wondered what it could possibly mean… this episode might help you see that even the hardest chapters can grow something good.

At 18, Steve Garraty was living fast and heading nowhere good. Partying hard. Making reckless decisions. Standing on the edge of a future that was beginning to spiral.

Then came a grapefruit-sized tumor. A Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis. And 10 grueling months of chemotherapy that brought him face to face with his own mortality.

What followed wasn’t just physical recovery — it was transformation.

Through rock-bottom moments, hospital parking garage breakdowns, isolation, fear of relapse, and a powerful shift in perspective inspired by a simple movie, Steve began to see his life differently. The very diagnosis that seemed like devastation became a wake-up call — a second chance.

Now the author of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life, Steve shares how that year reshaped him into a better husband, father, leader, and man of faith.

This episode isn’t just about surviving cancer. It’s about discovering that sometimes the interruption you never wanted becomes the redirection you desperately needed.

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Steve Garraty is the author of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life, a powerful memoir chronicling his battle with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 18 and the decades-long transformation that followed. Once headed down a path of reckless self-destruction, Steve’s cancer diagnosis became the wake-up call that reshaped his perspective, deepened his faith, and guided him toward becoming a devoted husband, father, business leader, and advocate for living with gratitude. His story is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the life-changing power of second chances.

Press play now to discover how your hardest chapter might hold the seeds of your greatest growth.

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This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

What if the advice to “be realistic” is the very thing holding your life back?

In this transformative episode, Kevin Lowe explores the moment everything changes — the day you stop shrinking your dreams and start living with reckless optimism.

If you’ve ever lowered your expectations to avoid disappointment or convinced yourself that it’s too late to chase something bigger, this conversation speaks directly to you.

1. Discover how shifting from guarded expectations to bold belief can transform the way you approach opportunities, risk, and personal growth.
2. Learn why reckless optimism isn’t naïve or toxic positivity — it’s a powerful decision to act with hope even before certainty shows up.
3. Walk away with practical mindset strategies you can apply immediately to think bigger, take action faster, and show up differently in your everyday life.

In this powerful solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin challenges one of the most common pieces of advice we’ve all heard: “be realistic.” He explores how that mindset can quietly limit dreams, confidence, and momentum — and why choosing reckless optimism may be the true turning point that changes everything.

Through personal reflection, powerful storytelling, and relatable analogies, Kevin explains how belief without guarantees can reshape the way you see setbacks, opportunities, and your own potential. From redefining what optimism really means to sharing lessons from his own journey of adversity and growth, this episode invites you to stop waiting for proof and start living as if things can work out.

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Press play now and experience the moment everything changes — when you stop playing it safe and start showing up to life with reckless optimism!

Kevin Lowe is the creator & host of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, an inspirational speaker, blind visionary, and genuine creative soul on a mission to inspire the world! Through honest conversations and practical mindset shifts, he encourages listeners to think bigger, take bold action, and live with courage, resilience, and intention. Do not hesitate to reach out to Kevin using any of the links listed below...

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!

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This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

What if the reason you’re unhappy… is because you’re trying so hard to be happy?

Most of us wake up wanting to “feel happy,” yet research shows that chasing happiness directly can actually make us more frustrated and discouraged.

So, if you’ve ever felt like joy keeps slipping through your fingers, this #FanFav episode reveals a powerful shift in perspective—one that replaces pressure with simple, daily actions that actually work.

1. Why focusing directly on happiness backfires—and what to focus on instead
2. The 5-part SPIRE framework that creates true wholeness and fulfillment
3. Simple “minimal viable interventions” you can practice daily to build lasting joy

1. Listen to the Mel Robbins Podcast on Apple Podcasts
2. Listen to the Interview with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
3. Purchase your copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear

Press play to learn the simple daily formula that can help you stop chasing happiness—and finally start living it.

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!

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© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

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What if tomorrow could feel different... not because life changes... But because you decide to try out this one mindset shift that has the potential to change your life, your family's life, and the lives of everyone around you!

In this honest and reflective episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shares the life-altering experience of nearly dying in a barbershop chair — and the single mindset shift that suddenly became so much more meaningful: choosing to love a little bigger.

Whether your relationships feel strained, your days feel mundane, or you're simply craving more purpose, this episode will challenge you to lead with intention — starting the moment you wake up.

1. Discover what it truly means to “love bigger” without being a pushover or losing your boundaries.
2. Learn the small, practical ways you can show up for others (and yourself) starting right now.
3. Hear the real story behind Kevin’s medical scare and the deeper lesson it unearthed about gratitude, connection, and legacy.

Hit play and learn how turning up the dial on love can bring peace, healing, and powerful change to your life — starting tomorrow morning.

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!

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© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

What would you do if everything you built your identity around—your body, your career, your future—was taken from you overnight?

In this episode, you’ll hear a true story of survival, reinvention, and what it really means to play from the heart when life gives you no other option.

If you’ve ever felt stuck after a life-altering setback, questioned your purpose, or wondered how to keep moving forward when the path disappears, this conversation speaks directly to you. This isn’t about motivation—it’s about resilience, identity, and learning how to live fully when the rules of your life suddenly change.

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This equally heartwarming as it is inspirational story follows the extraordinary journey of Scott Martin, a lifelong soccer coach whose life changed forever after a sudden illness left him in a coma and resulted in the amputation of both hands and parts of his feet.

Scott shares how he went from elite athlete and nationally ranked coach to learning how to sit up in bed again—and eventually back to coaching, leading, and transforming lives. You’ll hear how music, creativity, and trust became the foundation of his coaching philosophy, why “turning off your brain and playing from your heart” became a life mantra, and how a group of overlooked kids helped write one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll ever hear.

This is a raw, honest conversation about identity loss, discrimination, rebuilding confidence, fatherhood through adoption, and what it looks like to lead others when you’ve had to relearn how to live yourself.

Today's amazing guest is none other than the one and only Scott Martin! Scott is a former elite soccer player and nationally recognized coach whose life was forever changed by a near-fatal illness. After surviving a month-long coma and multiple amputations, Scott rebuilt his life, returned to coaching, adopted five children, and has most recently written Play from the Heart, a powerful memoir about resilience, creativity, and leading with humanity. His story bridges sports, disability advocacy, and personal growth, offering hard-earned wisdom for anyone navigating life after loss.

Press play and give yourself an hour with a story that will permanently change how you view adversity, resilience, and what’s still possible in your life.

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!

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Let me guess, you've been doing all the right things, making all the right choices, but can't help but feel like nothing is changing? If this is you, then stay tuned!

Most people quit on their goals for one reason: they aren't seeing results, or another way to say it, they can only assume that silence means failure. But what if the lack of immediate results isn’t proof you’re losing… but proof you’re building something that takes time?

1. You’ll finally understand why your progress feels invisible even when you’re making good choices and staying disciplined.
2. You’ll stop mistaking delayed results as “proof it’s not working,” so you can keep going without losing confidence.
3. You’ll learn three strategies to stay consistent long enough to collect the outcome your future self is counting on.

In this episode, Kevin breaks down one of the most frustrating parts of personal growth: the delayed feedback loop.

You can be eating healthy, working out, saving money, praying, and showing up every day… and still feel like life isn’t rewarding you yet. That delay can mess with your motivation and make you question everything.

But here’s the truth: your actions are still powerful, even when the echo hasn’t come back yet.

Using a simple but powerful “echo” analogy, Kevin explains why negative choices often show up fast, while positive choices take longer to return results. Then he gives you three practical strategies to help you stay on track, stay disciplined, and keep moving forward even when you aren’t seeing progress yet.

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!

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This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

What happens when your entire world goes dark—literally? At just 17 years old, Kevin Lowe woke up from a life-saving surgery to find that he was left completely blind. But instead of giving up, he discovered something extraordinary: There’s always blue sky above, even when you can’t see it.

In this "heart-opening" episode, you’ll hear the unforgettable story behind Kevin’s mission to inspire, his path from grief to growth, and how he now uses music, podcasting, and public speaking to bring light to others walking through darkness.

Today's episode is being shared from Kevin's recent appearance on a podcast called Blue Sky, hosted by Bill Burke. Please be sure to find Blue Sky wherever you get your podcasts.

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1. How Kevin found hope after losing his sight—and why healing took longer than anyone expected
2. The life-changing moment that helped him stop waiting for sight to return and start truly living
3. How echolocation, technology, and an unshakable mindset help him "see" life in a whole new way

1. Kevin’s emotional journey from a vibrant, active teenager to navigating total blindness
2. The power of faith, family, and small goals—like graduating on time—to build resilience
3. Why he believes his platform today was born out of pain—and how he's using it to uplift others
4. Real, practical insights into how blind individuals use tools like iPhones, smart glasses, and echolocation to navigate the world
5. The meaning behind his motto: “Turning setbacks into stages”

Press play to hear how Kevin Lowe’s powerful story reminds us that even in total darkness, optimism is possible—and purpose is waiting to be discovered.

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!

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This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

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If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or disappointed with yourself because you can’t seem to “stay motivated,” this episode is for you.

Here’s the truth most people never hear: your lack of motivation isn’t the real problem.

The problem is a major misconception in personal development—one that causes people to start in the wrong place and quietly blame themselves when things don’t work.

In this episode, Kevin reveals why motivation so often fails before it ever has a chance to help—and what actually needs to come first.

This conversation isn’t about grinding harder, forcing discipline, or shaming yourself into action. It’s about clarity. It’s about understanding the correct order of inspiration and motivation—and why getting that order wrong sets you up for burnout, inconsistency, and quitting before momentum ever builds.

1. Why waiting to “feel motivated” keeps so many people stuck
2. The critical difference between inspiration and motivation
3. Why motivation isn’t meant to start the journey—only sustain it
4. How inspiration creates the spark that makes motivation possible
5. Why nothing is “wrong” with you if motivation hasn’t been showing up

Kevin breaks this down using simple, relatable examples and a powerful framework that helps everything finally click—especially if you’ve struggled with New Year’s resolutions, goals, or staying consistent in the past.

If you’re ready to stop blaming yourself and start moving forward with clarity, this episode will change how you think about motivation forever.

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!

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© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

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What if the secret to your best year ever isn’t setting more goals or crafting the perfect New Year’s resolution... But rather something way more exciting?

In this refreshing episode, host Kevin Lowe challenges you to ditch the traditional New Year's Resolution and invites you to embrace something far more powerful: dreaming big! While the world pushes resolutions that often fizzle out by February, Kevin shows you how reconnecting with your dreams can provide a true North Star for your year—and your life.

1. A fresh perspective on why goal-setting might be limiting your potential instead of unlocking it
2. A simple, 4-part framework to rediscover and define your personal dreams across key areas of life
3. Inspiration and real-life vulnerability as Kevin shares his own dream list—and how you can create yours

Listen now to stop setting small goals and start dreaming big so you can finally design the life—and year—you truly want.

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!

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© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

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If you’re tired of starting every year motivated... and ending it frustrated... This episode is for you. I’m breaking down the three things you must stop doing in 2026 if you want this year to actually be different.

🌟 By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly:

1. What’s been quietly holding you back
2. What to eliminate from your life immediately
3. And how to step into 2026 feeling more confident, clear, and in control

And it's not by doing more, but rather by doing less! Let’s go! Press PLAY!

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 Message
• Want 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 Touch
• Hire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!
• Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!

© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.