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Michael O'Brien shares his inspiring story of resilience and transformation after a near fatal cycling accident. He discusses how he chose to view his accident as a moment of breaking apart rather than a permanent state of victimhood.

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Through mindfulness and gratitude, Michael O'Brien was able to find new meaning and purpose in his life. Michael emphasizes the importance of recognizing that bad moments do not have to define an entire day and encourages listeners to embrace the power of small ripples of kindness, support, and gratitude.

• Each individual has the power to create small ripples of kindness that can come together to form a wave of positive change.
• Labeling a day as "bad" based on a single negative moment can prevent us from appreciating the positive moments that also occur.
• Mindfulness and gratitude can help us navigate challenging moments and find new meaning and purpose in our lives.

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Forever searching to find your life's purpose? Today, your host and Transformational Life & Business Coach, Kevin Lowe is here to guide you through 8 strategies to help you figure out just what your life's purpose is.

Inside of today's episode, Kevin Lowe is guiding you through the process of discovering your life's purpose. He emphasizes that finding one's purpose is a journey rather than a destination and compares it to peeling back the layers of an onion. Kevin provides several exercises to help you gain clarity on your purpose, including brainstorming what brings you joy, reflecting on past struggles, and identifying your core values.

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Despite facing breast cancer, the loss of her son to suicide, divorce, and a heart transplant all within a short period of time, Laura Broome figured out how to turn her pain into purpose.

Laura Broome's life took a drastic turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years into running her husband's business. Unfortunately, that would only be the start of Laura's tragedies. The next domino to fall was the devastating news that her adopted son had died by suicide. Shortly after, she discovered she had congestive heart failure and would need a heart transplant. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura received a new heart and began her recovery. However, a month later, she found out her husband was leaving her, leading to a divorce.

Even with all of this, Laura would not be knocked down for long. Turning her setbacks into setups, Laura embarked on a journey of reinvention! Now, Laura is helping others as a coach and published author. *Be sure to check out the link below for Laura's book!

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Kevin Lowe believes that adopting a mindset of doing something crazy can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

Inside of today's solo episode, Kevin encourages listeners to step outside of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences. By living fearlessly and facing self-doubt head-on, individuals can unlock their true potential and inspire others to do the same.

• Adopting a mindset of doing something crazy can help individuals step outside of their comfort zones and embrace new experiences.
• Living fearlessly means facing self-doubt and pursuing goals and dreams without hesitation.
• By living a purpose-driven life, individuals can inspire others to do the same and make the most of their time on Earth.

"A lifestyle where 'do something crazy' isn't just a phrase but rather a philosophy."

"We were put on this earth to enjoy it. It's up to us to make the most of it."

"Living fearlessly means looking self-doubt in the face and crushing it."

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Inventor of CordBrick, Nick Barrett shares his story from alcoholism to entrepreneurship. If needing a reminder of hope, or need a little extra motivation to pursue your own invention, then welcome home friend!

Nick Barrett shares his personal journey of overcoming alcoholism and finding sobriety. He discusses the challenges he faced and the support he received from his family and the recovery community. Nick also shares with us his too cool invention, CordBrick, which is a weighted cord holder that keeps phone cords organized and prevents them from falling to the floor. Trust me, this thing is just too cool! Nick's mission is not only wrapped up in CordBrick, but also to inspire others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and give back to their communities.

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A deeply personal aspect to Kevin's story that has never been shared in this way before. In memory of John: "My best friend who I've not yet met". Join Kevin in this heartfelt exploration of those who we choose to live for.

If you find yourself struggling to find a bigger purpose for your life, maybe it's time you get real on your past. Many times what lights a fire inside of us are the things in our past we don't like to think about. But maybe, just maybe if we do give them the attention they deserve we might stand a chance at finally figuring out our life's purpose!

Today, I am diving deep into a deeply personal story that I have never shared in this way before. But I have decided to, because I needed a reminder of what/ who I'm fighting for and I wanted to open your eyes to see who or what you are fighting for also!

It's time to get real, so that me and you can start thriving in life, not just for us, but on behalf of those who have gone too soon!

If you've got a desire for more. If you're ready to start living bigger and better than you ever have before! If you are ready to make a difference in your life and the world! Then get on my calendar and let's figure out how we can get you to where you want to go!

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Deanna Russo has been on a mission to keep the story of her sister alive after losing her to a drunk driving accident. Through her own physical challenges and the emotional toll of her sister's absence, somewhere along the way LinkedIn would enter into her transformational story!

Deanna Russo shares her personal story of loss and resilience, starting with the tragic death of her sister in a drunk driving accident. She discusses the impact of the accident on her life and how it led her to become an advocate for drunk driving awareness. Deanna also opens up about her own experience with a car accident and subsequent lung cancer diagnosis, highlighting the importance of early detection and the power of positive thinking.

In the second half of the interview, Deanna dives into the world of LinkedIn and explains why it is a powerful platform for networking and professional growth. She discusses the misconceptions about LinkedIn and shares her strategies for creating engaging content and building meaningful connections. Deanna emphasizes the importance of storytelling on LinkedIn and how it can help individuals and businesses stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

- "If someone hears something in my story that they can relate to, I can change their mindset."

- "LinkedIn has the sanest of people. The crazy people don't seem to hang out as much."

- "LinkedIn is a professional networking platform, but it's not just a bunch of CEOs and suits."

- "LinkedIn allows you to tell stories and have meaningful conversations with others."

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Deanna Russo is a LinkedIn expert and the founder of Leverage Up LLC. She helps individuals and businesses leverage the power of LinkedIn to grow their networks, increase visibility, and achieve their goals.

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October 28, 2003 was the day Kevin's life was saved with the removal of a brain tumor, but tragically also marks the day that Kevin became blind. It's been 20 years and Kevin just prays that his story will be a help to someone, somewhere in this world who needs to be reminded that the darkness does not last forever. Soon enough, you will find light again, even in the dark.

Inside of today's special 230TH Episode, Kevin shares a recent interview he did for the podcast, Unyielded: Thriving No Matter What! Listen as Bobbi Kahler sits down to interview Kevin and to unpack his incredible story of becoming blind at the age of 17 due to a brain tumor. The interview allows Kevin to really open up, sharing so many insightful details and reflections on his story, especially surrounding the challenges he faced and the dark period he went through before finding a new perspective on life. Kevin emphasizes the importance of embracing your emotions and giving yourself grace during difficult times. He also shares how he found inspiration and purpose in his journey, leading him to become a Transformational Life & Business Coach and to host this very podcast, "Grit, Grace, & Inspiration". Kevin's story is a testament to the power of resilience and finding meaning in adversity.

• Embrace your emotions and give yourself grace during difficult times.
• The tunnel of darkness doesn't last forever; there is light at the end.
• Find inspiration in your own journey and use it to help others.
• Your story and experiences can be a source of strength and purpose.

• "Sometimes God doesn't change our circumstances. He changes us instead."
• "Everything can change. Nothing is forever. Not a single breath we have is for certain."
• "We can't control what happens in this life, but we can control what we do with it."
• "The tunnel does not last forever, and there is light at the end."
• "Embrace what you're feeling. If you're sad, let yourself be sad. Don't beat yourself up over it."
• "Your journey is your own, and nobody knows it better than you."
• "The only difference between me and everybody else is that I'm still podcasting."
• "When you're on the right path, it becomes effortless."

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Bart Walsh, a beacon of light in the most challenging circumstances, joins us to share his transformative story—one that will make you rethink the essence of life, loss, and the boundless possibilities that come with it.

Today's guest, Bart Walsh, shares his deeply moving and inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose through fitness. After being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery and radiation therapy, he made a choice to change his biology and started walking every day. This led him to discover the power of fitness and eventually become a personal trainer and fitness coach. Bart also opens up about his recent diagnosis of a progressive neurological condition and how it has affected his perspective on life. Despite the challenges he faces, Bart remains determined to make a positive impact and help others through his work.

• We never know where life is going to lead, so it is therefor vital that we make the most of every moment.
• Changing our mindset can lead to physiological changes in our brain and create new pathways for growth.
• Fitness can be a powerful tool for physical and mental transformation.
• Adversity is an opportunity for growth and learning.
• Being a parent brings a new perspective and sense of purpose to life.

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Bart Walsh is a fitness enthusiast and the head coach of Jetts Australia, a large fitness franchise. He has a background in acting and personal training and is passionate about helping others improve their physical and mental well-being through fitness.

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When you fall, it's nothing more than a bump in the road. It's time to RISE from your falls!

In today's episode, Kevin introduces the "RISE" framework, a four-step mindset to help listeners bounce back from failure and setbacks.

Kevin emphasizes that failure is not a destination but a part of the journey towards success. Kevin encourages listeners to embrace the concept of rebounding, seek inspiration in every fall, develop strength to handle challenges, and embrace the lessons without self-judgment. He highlights the importance of getting back up and charging forward after a fall, rather than beating oneself up over it.

• Failure is not a destination but a part of the journey towards success.
• Embrace the concept of rebounding and come back stronger after a fall.
• Seek inspiration in every fall to ignite your drive and desire to improve.
• Develop strength to handle the hard days and use them as opportunities for growth.
• Embrace the lessons from setbacks without self-judgment and keep pushing forward.

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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