Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Inspiring You to Dream Bigger, Find Your Purpose, & Become Your Best Self
Are you ready to shift your mindset, grow with purpose, and ultimately become your best self? If so, then awesome! Me too! Welcome to Grit, Grace, & Inspiration—the podcast that helps you live with more purpose, more intention, and more joy, no matter how much negativity tries to stand in your way! Whether you're navigating a major life challenge, chasing a big dream, searching for clarity, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, you're in the right place. Each week, you'll hear inspiring stories, powerful conversations, and practical insights designed to help you grow, overcome obstacles, build resilience, and create a...
458: Time Is The One Thing You’ll Never Get Back: How Are You Spending Yours? (Summer Shift Week 11)
What if the life you’re working so hard to build is causing you to miss the life you’re already living?
There’s nothing wrong with chasing bigger goals—but when success starts costing you the moments, people, and time that matter most, it may be time to rethink what you’re really chasing.
It’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll slow down later. You’ll spend more time with the people you love once work settles down. You’ll enjoy life once you reach the next goal. You’ll finally feel successful when you...
457: Feeling Behind? Don't Mistake Life's Detour for a Dead End (Summer Shift Week 10)
What if the biggest setback in your life isn't the end of your story—but rather the plot twist that leads you to exactly where you're meant to be?
If you've been feeling behind, questioning your direction, or wondering whether you've missed your chance, this episode is for you. In this week's Summer Shift Series Kevin shares why unexpected detours don't signal failure—they often redirect us toward opportunities we never could have planned.
Through personal experience and practical encouragement, you'll learn how to stop measuring your life by the road you lost and start embr...
456: How to Forgive Yourself for Past Mistakes Before Regret Steals Your Future (Summer Shift Week 9)
What mistake from your past still makes you question whether you deserve a better future?
Maybe it was a failure, a bad decision, a relationship you damaged, or a season of life you wish you could erase. The moment may be over, but the regret is still influencing how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.
In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe reveals how to forgive yourself for past mistakes, release the weight of shame, and stop allowing yesterday to control tomorrow.
How Past Regret Keeps You Stuck<...
455: What’s the Point in Winning If You Lose Yourself in the Process? (Summer Shift Week 8)
What good is reaching the finish line first if you no longer recognize—or respect—the person who crossed it?
We live in a world obsessed with winning.
Get the promotion. Close the deal. Reach the goal. Beat the competition. Prove that you are the best.
But there is a question we do not ask nearly enough:
What is your success costing you?
If achieving your goal requires you to compromise your integrity, damage your relationships, tear down other people, or lose yourself along the way, did you really win...
454: More Money, a Better Job, or Losing Weight Isn't What You Really Want (Summer Shift Week 7)
What if the thing you’re really chasing isn’t more money, a better job, or a different life—but instead something bigger than all of that?
I'm talking about freedom!
It’s easy to believe freedom will finally arrive when your circumstances change. But whether you feel trapped by debt, a draining job, a difficult relationship, fear, health challenges, or something else entirely, waiting for everything to become perfect can keep you stuck.
In this 454th episode of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explores what personal freedom really means and shares how losi...
453: Veteran Returns to Service After Losing an Arm | A Comeback Story of Purpose & Raw Resilience #FanFav
In this powerful episode, originally published on July 4, 2024 as episode 303, Kevin Lowe sits down with Rich Ingram, a man whose life story is a testament to the human spirit’s incredible capacity for resilience.
From living in a tent during the dead of winter to losing his arm while on deployment overseas, Rich’s journey is one of sheer determination and unyielding grit. Get ready to experience Rich's transformative experiences, uncovering the mindset and strategies that enabled him to thrive against all odds. This episode promises to leave you pumped up, inspired, and ready to tackle any obst...
452: A Lesson in Personal Growth from My Mom's Ponytail Palm (Summer Shift Week 6)
If you've been feeling restless, unfulfilled, or like you've hit a plateau, this episode may give you the perspective shift you've been searching for.
In the 6TH week of our Summer Shift Series, Kevin shares the powerful story of a decades-old ponytail palm that spent years confined to a pot—until one simple change unlocked the growth it was always capable of.
And maybe your life is no different.
If you've been feeling restless in your career, relationships, routine, or even your own mindset, this episode will challenge you to ask one life-changing qu...
451: What If the Question You've Been Asking All Your Life Is Keeping You Stuck? (Summer Shift Week 5)
Maybe me and you have just been asking ourselves the wrong question all along... We thought we were just being realistic, but in actuality we have been secretly destroying our chances at ever living out the life we were meant to have!
In Week 5 of the Summer Shift Series, Kevin explores how a simple mindset shift can help you stop preparing for the worst and start creating space for hope, growth, and possibility.
Are Your "What If" Questions Helping You or Hurting You?
Most of us don't realize it, but the questions we...
450: Why Can't I Move On? Maybe You're Not Supposed To (Summer Shift Week 4)
If you've ever wondered why you still can't "move on" from something that happened months—or even years—ago, this episode may completely change the way you think about healing.
Most people mean well when they tell us to "just move on." But if you've ever been on the receiving end of that advice after a loss, heartbreak, disappointment, diagnosis, or difficult season of life, you know just how painful those words can be.
What this episode strives to ask instead, What if the reason you can't move on isn't because you're weak? What if it's...
449: Stop Standing On The Edge And Finally Dive Into The Life You Want (Summer Shift Week 3)
Stuck Standing on the Edge of Something Great... But Scared to Jump In?
Be honest, what dream, goal, or opportunity have you been standing beside—knowing you want it, but feeling too afraid to take the next step?
In Week 3 of the Summer Shift series, Kevin Lowe explores the space where so many people get stuck: the gap between knowing what you want and actually going after it. Whether it's a career move, a health goal, starting a business, launching a creative project, or pursuing a long-held dream, fear often keeps us standing on the ed...
448: What If 1 Question Could Change Your Life's Direction in the Next 90 Days? (Summer Shift Week 2)
Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. One minute it's Memorial Day weekend. The next, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and we're wondering where the summer went.
But what if this summer could be different?
What if instead of simply passing time, you intentionally used the next 90 days to build something meaningful?
In Week 2 of The Summer Shift, Kevin invites you to take a mental trip to the beach and asks a powerful question that sits at the heart of personal growth, fulfillment, and intentional living:
<...447: Stop Surviving and Start Living Before Summer Passes You By (Summer Shift Week 1)
Have you gotten so used to merely surviving life that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to actually enjoy it?
As summer begins, this episode is your wake-up call to stop letting life blur by on autopilot and start intentionally living again.
Are You Living Or Surviving?
Is your life overwhelmed by the routines. The stress. The exhaustion. The endless cycle of work, and responsibilities? Living in continuous survival mode can quietly disconnect you from joy, purpose, and even your own life. And before you know it, another summer is gone.
...
446: She Lost Her Sister… Then Her Mother — But Refused to Let Grief Be the End of Her Story #FanFav
What would you do if your phone rang at 3:37AM… and within hours, your entire life changed forever?
In this deeply emotional and unforgettable conversation, originally published in October 2025, Kevin sits down with Australian-native Kate Gladdin who is a speaker, author, and resilience advocate for a story that will stop you in your tracks.
At just 20 years old, Kate received the kind of phone call no one is ever prepared for. Her older sister Nicole — her best friend, role model, and lifelong companion — had been involved in a devastating accident while traveling overseas in Thailand.
W...
445: She Lost Her Son… But Refused to Lose Her Faith (A Mother’s Story of Grief, Hope, & Healing) #FanFav
What if the life you loved… the family you built… and the future you imagined suddenly came crashing down all around you?
Whether you’re a mother, a father, someone grieving, someone struggling, or simply someone trying to hold onto faith in a difficult season of life… this episode may be exactly what your heart needs today.
In this deeply emotional and unforgettable conversation, Kevin sits down with Amber Emily Smith for one of the most powerful episodes ever shared on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration.
Originally released in October 2025, this episode quickly became a listener...
444: She Was Electrocuted, Frozen in Place… Fully Awake—And Somehow Survived
What would you do if you had 20 seconds to realize you were dying… and couldn’t do anything to stop it?
In this episode, you’ll step into a true story where those 20 seconds changed everything—and what came after is even more powerful.
There are moments in life that don’t just disrupt your plans—they rewrite your entire identity. And when that happens, most people aren’t struggling with motivation… they’re struggling with how to keep going when everything familiar is gone. This episode speaks directly to that moment—the one where life no longer looks...
443: Is It Possible to Grieve and Grow at the Same Time?
Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car, staring straight ahead, thinking…
“This is not where I thought my life would be.”
Maybe something ended.
Maybe something changed.
Or maybe life just didn’t go the way you planned.
And now you’re caught in this tension—
Trying to move forward… while still holding on to what you’ve lost.
Here’s the truth no one really tells you:
You don’t have to “get over it” to start moving forward.
In today’s episode, yo...
442: The Hardest Part Isn’t What Happened… It’s Letting Go of the Life You Imagined
Have you ever looked at your life and thought… “This isn’t what I planned.” Not even close. Maybe something changed. Maybe something ended. Maybe life just didn’t turn out the way you thought it would. And now you’re left trying to figure out… How do I move forward from here?
Why It’s So Hard When Life Isn’t What You Imagined
Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: It’s not just what happened that’s hard… it’s letting go of the life you thought you were going to live. In this episode...
441: If God Is Real, Why Would He Let Bad Things Happen? 3 Stories of Faith, Forgiveness, & Healing #FanFav
Have you ever felt like life’s pain is too heavy to bear? That in your darkest moments, as unanswered prayers echo in the night, you’re left wondering, “If God is real, why would He let bad things happen?" Today, join me on a deeply personal journey through sorrow, struggle, and faith as I share stories from my own life that reveal hope amidst heartbreak.
*This episode originally aired on April 22, 2025 as part of my Easter Special. Some mentioned links and resources may no longer be available, but for any inquiries or questions, reach out to Kevin...
440: How Much Is Too Much? A Brother’s Suicide, 6 Years Caring for His Mother, & An Angel’s Warning
CLICK TO HEAR THIS SAME STORY TURNED INTO A SONG: One More Step by K-Lowe Music!
At some point, life will hit you in a way you didn’t see coming—loss, responsibility, pain, or a moment that forces you to ask, “Can I do this?” This episode speaks directly to that moment… and what it actually takes to move forward when everything in you wants to stop.
In this deeply emotional and powerful conversation, you’ll hear the journey of Colin Potts, a man who faced more than most people could ever imagine—losing his brother to...
439: If a 12-Year-Old Can Leave Behind This Kind of Impact… What Are You Doing With Your Life?
What would you do differently today if you truly understood that life isn’t measured in time—but in the love you give and the impact you leave behind?
In this deeply moving episode, Kevin shares the story of a 12-year-old girl named Jenna—whose life, loss, and legacy became an unexpected wake-up call. After attending her memorial service, he was left wrestling with a powerful question:
if a young girl can leave behind this much love and impact in just 12 years, what are we doing with the time we’ve been given?
This epi...
438: A 3AM Wake-Up Call Changed Reginald’s Life: A Heartfelt Story of Rejection to Redemption #FanFav
This may be one of the most life-changing conversations you ever hear. Today's #FanFav episode explores one man's story that reveals how you can still move forward even when rejection, poverty, and painful childhood experiences try to disqualify your future.
In this inspiring episode, Kevin Lowe sits down with Reginald D. to talk about overcoming rejection, healing from childhood wounds, and walking boldly in your God-given purpose.
Reginald shares his personal story of growing up with deep emotional pain, facing bullying and lack, and battling the lies spoken over him from a young age. He...
437: Still Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? 4 Steps to Stop Living in Survival Mode
Your brain learned how to survive the storm, but it hasn't learned how to survive the calm. Today, we begin the process to change that!
After surviving something difficult—a diagnosis, a divorce, job loss, or another life-altering challenge—you’d expect life to finally feel normal again. But for many people, the fear doesn’t leave when the crisis ends. Instead, the mind keeps waiting for the next disaster… the next piece of bad news… the other shoe to drop.
In this 437th episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shares why this happens and how to r...
436: When You Feel Like Quitting But Can’t: 3 Mindset Shifts to Help You Take the Next Step
Have you ever sat in your car, knowing you need to walk into something difficult—but feeling like you just can’t do it?
That moment when your hand is on the steering wheel, the engine is off, and everything inside you is telling you to walk away… but you know you can’t. You know you have to face what’s waiting on the other side of that door.
We all experience moments where life feels overwhelming—whether it’s a tough conversation, a stressful day at work, difficult medical news, a relationship challenge, or a decision...
435: What If Cancer Could Save Your Life? A Powerful Story of Resilience & Second Chances with Steve Garraty
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.
The Story of Ste...
434: Living with Reckless Optimism: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything When You Stop Being “Realistic”
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.
Why Must You Listen?
Discover how shifting from guarded expectations to bold belief can transform the way you approach opportunities, risk, and personal growth.Learn why reckle...433: Why Chasing Happiness Is Making You Unhappy (A Personal Growth Lesson Most People Miss) #FanFav
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.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why focusing directly on happiness backfires—and what to focus on insteadThe 5-part SPIRE framew...432: What If Tomorrow Could Be Different… Because You Decided to Love Bigger? (A Life-Changing Mindset Shift)
Listen to This Episode's Song: Love a Little Bigger by K-Lowe Music
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 yo...
431: Surviving Was Only the Beginning — A Coach’s Story of Loss, Resilience & Playing From the Heart
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...
430: Why You’re Not Seeing Results from Your Good Habits: A Personal Growth Principle Most People Miss
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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?
What You're About to Learn:
...BONUS: From Setback to Purpose: Kevin Lowe on Moving Through Adversity When Healing Feels Impossible
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.
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429: A Lack of Motivation Isn’t Your Problem: Revealing a Major Misconception in Personal Development
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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...
428: Stop Setting Goals — They’re Boring: It’s Time to Dream Again for Real Personal 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.
Her...
427: Stop These 3 Destructive Habits Blocking Your Personal Growth in 2026
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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:
What’s been quietly holding you backWhat to eliminate from your life immediatelyAnd how to step into 2026 feeling more confident, clear, and in controlMost people hope for a better year... This episode shows you how to build one<...
#426: Challenging Everything You Know About the Road to Success: From Miami Streets to the C-Suite As a Blind Cuban-American #FanFav
What does it really take to go from a Miami drug hustle to leading a global tech company—without sight, privilege, or a roadmap? Prepare to have everything you ever thought you knew about grit, grace, and success put to the test!
In a world that still struggles to see beyond labels like “disabled,” “ex-con,” or “minority,” Mike Calvo’s story breaks the mold. This episode isn’t just about overcoming the odds—it’s about redefining them entirely. If you're tired of the same recycled DEI narratives and want the real story behind resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven success...
#425: He Had the Dream Job, the Money, and the Life Everyone Wanted—So Why Did He Walk Away? #FanFav
What happens when the dream life you've spent decades building feels more like a nightmare you can't wake up from?
Today’s conversation is for the person who looks successful on the outside... but feels quietly disconnected on the inside. If you’ve ever wondered:
Why do I feel empty when everything looks “right”?Why am I exhausted by a life I’m supposed to be proud of?Why does walking away feel both terrifying and necessary?This episode will hit close to home.
What This Episode Is Really About
In this...
#424: Dreading Christmas? 3 Mindset Shifts to Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays
If you’re secretly counting down the days until Christmas is over, getting really close to emotionally spiraling out of control, or wishing you could fast-forward straight to January… press play right now! This is your Holiday Survival Guide!
When the holidays arrive after a hard year—loss, divorce, financial stress, or emotional burnout—the pressure to feel joyful can feel unbearable. This episode speaks directly to the part of you that’s exhausted from pretending you’re fine and offers real, doable ways to get through the season without forcing cheer, abandoning yourself, or doing it alone.
#423: He Survived a Dynamite Blast at 14,000 Feet, Built a Fortune, Then Gave It All Up
Imagine a single moment in time forcing you to reimagine your entire life before you were even 20 years old...
At 14,000 feet in the Himalayas, today’s guest was given a second chance—and he chose to spend it serving humanity.
Why This Episode Matters to You
If you’ve ever felt stuck between success and significance, or wondered whether your current path is truly meaningful, this episode meets you right where you are. It explores what happens when purpose pulls louder than comfort—and what’s possible when you decide to act on it.
422: Want to Feel Happier in the Next 60 Seconds? Try This 1-Minute Gratitude Mindset Reset #FanFav
What if unlocking a happier, more fulfilled life took less than five minutes a day?
Whether you’re stuck in a rut, battling stress, or just craving more peace in your day, this episode shares exactly how the power of gratitude can help you shift your mindset, even when life feels chaotic. Gratitude isn't just a nice idea—it’s a powerful tool to reshape your everyday reality.
What You Will Learn:
Learn 3 easy gratitude habits you can start todayPlus discover a bonus practice that can instantly improve your relationshipsFind out how to anchor your d...#421: Finding Hope in Life’s Hardest Seasons: How a Coffee Bean Led to Redemption Inside a Texas Prison #FanFav
What if the moment you thought your life was over became the moment it truly began?
Damon West was handed a life sentence in a Texas prison—but instead of letting it break him, he became something few dare to dream of behind bars: a force for hope and redemption!
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own “prison”—whether that’s addiction, depression, shame, or simply a life that feels off-track—this episode is for you. Damon’s story isn’t just about surviving hardship; it’s about transforming it into purpose. If you're ready to stop...
#420: When You’re Running Hard But Getting Nowhere: A Year-End Reflection on Burnout, Self-Doubt, & God’s Silence
Have you ever gotten to the end of a year and thought, “How did I work this hard and still feel like I’m standing in the exact same spot?"
If that question echoes what you’re feeling in your heart right now—this episode is for you.
Why This Episode Will Speak to You
This isn’t a polished highlight reel or a motivational pep talk. It’s an honest, vulnerable conversation from someone who knows what it’s like to wrestle with direction, discouragement, and the frustrating silence of God.
Maybe you’ve...