Grit, Grace, & Inspiration | Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Go as Planned

Kevin Lowe
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Feeling stuck, starting over, or searching for purpose after life didn't go the way you hoped? If so, welcome home. Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is a personal growth podcast about finding hope, healing, and the courage to move forward when life changes in ways you never imagined. At 17, Kevin Lowe became completely blind after life-saving brain surgery. Today he's a keynote speaker and the founder of Lowe Down Media Design Studio, where he helps people and businesses share their stories through websites, apps, and custom songs. As host of nearly 500 episodes, he brings that same passion for story to honest interviews and encouraging solo conversations. His guests have faced grief, paralysis, cancer, trauma, and total reinvention, and they share not just how they survived it, but what actually helped them rebuild, from the people who showed up to the faith that carried them through. Kevin's solo episodes turn those lessons into practical mindset shifts you can use this week. You'll hear real stories about overcoming adversity, healing from trauma and loss, building confidence and self-worth, letting go of what you can't control, and finding the next step toward a life you're excited to live. Expect warmth, humor, and honest conversation, never empty hype. Whether you're in a difficult season, chasing a dream, or wondering what your next chapter could look like, you're welcome here. New episodes every Tuesday morning. Follow the show, and share an episode with someone who could use a little extra encouragement. Keep the conversation going at GritGraceInspiration.com, book Kevin to speak at KevinSpeaks.org, and bring your own story to life at LoweDownMedia.com. So pull up a seat, bring your story, and let's find the grit, the grace, and the inspiration to take your next step together.

  1. 29m ago

    What If You Never Got to Tell Them? Appreciating the People Who Make Your Life Worth Living

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What if tomorrow came, and you never got the chance to tell someone how much they mean to you? The people who make the biggest difference in your life are often the ones you forget to thank, simply because they've always been there. Life gets busy, routines take over, and it's easy to overlook the everyday love and sacrifices of the people closest to you. But what if the greatest gift you could give someone today is simply letting them know how much they matter? Why Must You Listen?Recognize the unsung heroes in your life who quietly show up, stand beside you, and make even your hardest days a little easier.Discover the extraordinary value of ordinary moments and why the people who share your everyday life deserve just as much appreciation as those who show up for the big occasions.Find the inspiration to express your gratitude today, before another day passes with the most important words left unsaid. What's It All About?Twenty-three years ago, at just 17 years old, Kevin Lowe entered brain surgery facing a life-or-death decision. He survived, but the life he had imagined would never be the same. Now, as he approaches the anniversary of that life-changing day, Kevin is turning the spotlight away from himself and toward five extraordinary people: his mom, dad, sister, Nana, and Papa. Through heartfelt reflections, everyday memories, and an emotional tribute, Kevin reveals why these five people aren't simply part of his story. They're the reason his story continues. But this episode isn't really about Kevin's family. It's about yours. It's about the people who answer the phone at 2 a.m., check on you during an ordinary Tuesday, and love you through all the days in between. Because sometimes, the greatest heroes in our lives aren't the ones standing in the spotlight. They're the ones who've been standing beside us all along. Meet Your HostThis special solo episode features Kevin Lowe, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and Blind Visionary. After surviving life-saving brain surgery at 17 that unexpectedly left him completely blind, Kevin has dedicated his life to inspiring others to find purpose, embrace possibility, and never give up, even when life doesn't turn out as planned. Through his personal stories and heartfelt conversations, Kevin reminds listeners that life's greatest blessings are often found in the moments and people we take for granted. Press play and discover why the people who share your ordinary days may be the most extraordinary part of your life—and why today is the perfect day to tell them. A Personal Note from KevinMy friend, As I get closer to October 28 and another anniversary of the day my life changed forever, I’ve been thinking a lot about the people who helped make the last 23 years possible. My mom. My dad. My sister. My Nana. My Papa. They’ve been there for the extraordinary days, the devastating days, and every ordinary day in between. And whoever those people are for you, don’t assume they already know what they mean to you. Tell them. Make the call. Send the text. Give the hug. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give the people who have always shown up for us is simply letting them know: I see you. I appreciate you. And my life is better because you’re in it. — Kevin 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

  2. 6d ago

    She Lost Her Sister, Then Her Mom: Finding Hope After Grief with Kate Gladdin (Encore)

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What happens when grief breaks your heart, and just when you’ve learned to live with the pieces, it happens all over again? At 20, Kate Gladdin lost her older sister, Nicole, in an accident while Nicole was traveling in Thailand. Years later, after turning Nicole’s memory into a mission that has reached hundreds of thousands of young people, Kate faced that same nightmare again when her mother, Julie, was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street with the walk signal. Encore episode: Originally released in October 2025, this is one of our most-loved conversations. This isn’t a conversation about pretending everything happens for a reason. It’s about what to do when there are no good answers, when staying positive isn’t enough, and how to find a reason to keep going anyway. If you’ve ever lost someone you love or wondered how to move forward when everything has fallen apart, this one is for you. In This Conversation Why grief and resilience aren’t opposites, and why letting yourself cry can be an act of strengthHow Kate turned her sister’s memory into a foundation supporting aspiring performers and athletes while educating hundreds of thousands of young peopleWhat happened when tragedy struck a second time, and why she’s now advocating to change Wyoming lawWhy finding purpose can carry you further than forcing positivityHow to give yourself permission to feel joy again without feeling like you’re leaving someone behindWhy the most ordinary moments with the people we love may be the ones that matter mostAnd there’s a beautiful love story involving a podcast and an unexpected connection that brought Kate halfway around the world. You’ll have to listen for that one. Connect with Kate Gladdin Website: kategladdin.com, for her speaking, resilience coaching, podcast, her book Okay, Now What? How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough, and the Nicole and Julie Fitzsimons FoundationInstagram: @kategladdin Also Mentioned Australian Government Smartraveller, for official travel safety advice: smartraveller.gov.auSheridan College, home of the Julie Fitzsimons legacy scholarship: sheridan.edu A Note from Kevin After talking with Kate, one thought keeps coming back to me: how many ordinary moments in our lives are actually extraordinary ones we just haven’t recognized yet? A phone call with your mom. Laughing with your sister. Saying goodbye, fully expecting to see someone tomorrow. So before you move on with your day, reach out to someone you love. Not because it’s a birthday or a holiday. Just because they’re here. Tell them they matter. And if you’re carrying the weight of loss yourself, you don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t have to force a smile. Sometimes finding the courage to take one more step is enough. Thank you for being here, my friend. Kevin 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    She Lost Her Sister, Then Her Mom: Finding Hope After Grief with Kate Gladdin (Encore)

  3. Oct 6

    I Turned 40 at 170 MPH! My NASCAR Race & A Powerful Reminder About Life

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! GO INSIDE the NASCAR Driving Experience with Kevin Lowe! What if the secret to feeling more alive isn’t gaining more control over your life—but learning to loosen your grip on what happens next? We spend so much time waiting for certainty. Waiting for the job to work out, the answer to come, the next opportunity to arrive, or life to finally feel the way we think it should. But while our attention is fixed on the next turn, it’s easy to miss the lap we’re already living. Celebrating his 40th birthday with nine laps around Daytona International Speedway at roughly 170MPH, Kevin walked away with far more than an adrenaline rush. Beyond the thrill of the moment, Kevin discovered an unexpected lesson about presence, gratitude, and what it really means to get another year of life. In this episode, you’ll discover:Why constantly trying to control what happens next can keep you from experiencing what’s happening now.How becoming fully present can quiet the distractions, comparisons, and worries that consume so much of everyday life.Why viewing birthdays as “another lap” can transform getting older into a powerful reminder of gratitude and opportunity. Press play and discover how to stop living for the next lap and start appreciating the one you’re fortunate enough to be living right now. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 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. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    I Turned 40 at 170 MPH! My NASCAR Race & A Powerful Reminder About Life

  4. Sep 29

    A Brain Tumor Took His Smile — But a Pocket Square Named Henry Gave Him His Life Back (Encore)

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What if the part of yourself you’ve spent years trying to hide could become the very thing that sets you free? After a life-altering brain tumor left half of John Kippen’s face paralyzed, he didn’t just have to recover physically—he had to confront an entirely new identity. For 12 years, John hid from the world, believing people would see his appearance before they saw him. Then an unexpected twist of fate—and a pocket square named Henry—reconnected him with his childhood love of magic and started a transformation he never saw coming. John’s story is about far more than overcoming adversity. It’s about what happens when you stop allowing your scars—visible or invisible—to determine your worth. In this powerful conversation, you’ll discover:How John went from hiding for 12 years to confidently stepping back into the spotlight—and ultimately onto the TEDx stage.Why accepting the parts of yourself you wish you could change can unlock an entirely different kind of strength, confidence, and freedom.How pain, adversity, and even the experiences that once made you feel “broken” can become a source of purpose and a way to impact others. If you’ve ever felt defined by something you couldn’t change, press play and discover what can happen when you stop hiding your story and start owning it! CONNECT WITH JOHN KIPPEN🌐 Website + Full Portfolio 👉 johnkippen.com Explore John’s work, TEDx Talk, documentary John’s Ultimate Illusion, plus his book Playing the Hand You Were Dealt. 🧭 Resilience & Empowerment Coaching 👉 kippen.coach Learn more about John’s 1:1 coaching and complimentary discovery call. 🎥 Watch John’s TEDx Talk 👉 TEDx Talk – John Kippen 📽️ Watch John’s Ultimate Illusion Featuring Jamie Lee Curtis 👉 Watch the Documentary 📖 Read Playing the Hand You Are Dealt 👉 Get the Book on Amazon FINAL THOUGHTYour scars don’t disqualify you from living fully. Sometimes the thing you’ve spent years wishing you could erase becomes the very thing that allows you to connect, inspire, and make a difference. John Kippen’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to wait until you feel perfect, look perfect, or have everything figured out to step back into your life. You can play the hand you were dealt—and make it your own. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 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. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    A Brain Tumor Took His Smile — But a Pocket Square Named Henry Gave Him His Life Back (Encore)

  5. Sep 22

    When Life Gets Hard: Is What You Turn to Helping You Face Life—or Avoid It?

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What if the thing you keep turning to when life gets hard isn’t actually helping you cope… but is instead helping you avoid your life? In Episode 464 of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explores the surprisingly thin line between escape and refuge—between the things that temporarily distract us from life and the things that genuinely help us return to life stronger, clearer, and more alive. Because sometimes the very things that look healthy from the outside—working harder, staying busy, scrolling your phone, watching TV, even throwing yourself into a hobby—can become ways of avoiding what’s really happening underneath the surface. And other times, that same activity can become exactly what your soul needed. Today's Sponsor: K-Lowe Music — Your Custom Music Production AgencyWhether you're looking for an original song to celebrate a person, tell a story, commemorate a meaningful moment, or bring your own idea to life through music, K-Lowe Music creates custom songs built around your story. Learn more at K-LoweMusic.com In this deeply insightful solo episode, Kevin draws inspiration from two recent conversations with surfers Alastair Thompson and Charles Webb. Their stories were completely different. Their connection to the ocean was totally different. And yet, both revealed something powerful: The place you go to get away from life can either pull you farther away from yourself—or help you reconnect with yourself again. For Alastair, the ocean became a place of refuge during a life spent searching, traveling, and trying to understand where he belonged. For Charles, surfing had been part of who he was until a motorcycle accident at 19 left him paralyzed. More than 20 years would pass before he returned to the water. Two men. One ocean. Two very different journeys back to themselves. And that raises the question Kevin wants you to wrestle with today: What are you turning to when life gets hard—and what is it doing to you?Maybe it’s your phone. Maybe it’s social media. Maybe it’s Netflix. Maybe it’s work. Maybe it’s constantly staying busy so you never have enough silence to think about the things that hurt. The activity itself isn’t necessarily the problem. The better question is: How do you feel when you come back? Do you feel more energized? More grounded? More connected? More like yourself? Or do you come back feeling emptier, more anxious, more distracted, and even further removed from the life you were trying not to think about? Kevin Lowe's Own Personal ReflectionKevin gets personal in this episode as he approaches his 40th birthday and admits that he doesn’t have life figured out either. He still wrestles with where life is going. He still questions whether certain activities are helping him or distracting him. But he has learned to recognize some of the things that genuinely reconnect him with life—especially creating. Recording this podcast. Writing songs. Building something from nothing. Using creativity in the hope that something he makes might brighten somebody else’s day. That is the difference between escaping and recharging. One helps you disappear from your life. The other helps you return to it. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How seemingly positive habits can sometimes become forms of avoidanceThe difference between an escape and a true place of refugeWhy social media and comparison can leave us feeling worse than beforeWhat two surfers can teach us about losing—and finding—ourselvesWhy the thing you need may already be right in front of youHow creativity, purpose, and meaningful activities can reconnect you with lifeA simple question you can use to evaluate the things you do every dayWhy recharging yourself is very different from running away from yourself THE QUESTION TO PONDER:Look at the things you turn to when life feels overwhelming. Then ask yourself: Is this helping me escape from my life—or helping me return to it? Because sometimes you don’t need another distraction. You don’t need another place to hide. You don’t need another way to numb what you’re feeling. Sometimes you need to find your ocean. The thing that gives something back to you. The thing that recharges you. The thing that lights you up. The thing that allows you to use your gifts—not only as a gift to someone else, but as a gift to yourself. Don’t just escape life. Plug back into it. Find the things that recharge you, revitalize you, and remind you that even when life gets messy, there is still something worth showing up for. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 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. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    When Life Gets Hard: Is What You Turn to Helping You Face Life—or Avoid It?

  6. Sep 15

    Feeling Stuck in Life? How to Stay Positive While Waiting for Your Next Big Break (Encore)

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! Pulled from the Grit, Grace, & Inspiration archive: This episode was originally released in August 2022, but the message may be even more relevant today... Have you ever felt like everyone around you is moving forward while you are still sitting there, waiting for something in your own life to finally change? Maybe you have been working hard. Maybe you have been doing everything you know to do. Maybe you have stayed patient, kept believing, and kept showing up. And yet, you still find yourself wondering: When is it finally going to be my turn? In this episode, Kevin uses the image of a surfer waiting for the next wave as a powerful reminder that feeling stuck does not mean your opportunity is gone. Sometimes life moves quickly. Sometimes it gets painfully quiet. And sometimes the hardest part is watching other people catch their wave while you are still waiting for yours. Why Must You Listen?If you have been feeling stuck, discouraged, overlooked, or frustrated by how slowly life seems to be moving, this episode is for you. It is especially for the person who keeps looking around and thinking: Everybody else seems to be getting their chance. What about me? Kevin shares a simple but important reminder: another person catching their wave does not mean there is not one coming for you. Your job is to stay in the water. To stay ready. To keep believing. And to resist the temptation to give up simply because your timing looks different from somebody else’s. Your ChallengeThink about one area of your life where you have been feeling stuck. Instead of asking: “Why is nothing happening?” Try asking: “What can I do right now to be ready when my next opportunity arrives?” Then take one small step. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep preparing. Keep showing up. Because your next wave may arrive when you least expect it. From the ArchiveThis episode was originally released as Episode 112 on August 12, 2022 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 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. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    Feeling Stuck in Life? How to Stay Positive While Waiting for Your Next Big Break (Encore)

  7. Sep 8

    Paralyzed at 19: Rebuilding Life and Finding Purpose Through Adaptive Surfing with Charles Webb

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What do you do when the life you thought you were going to have disappears in a single moment—and finding your way forward takes years instead of weeks? At just 19 years old, Charles Webb was a surfer living in Southern California with dreams of taking surfing further when a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But this isn’t one of those stories that jumps from tragedy straight to triumph. There were more than two decades in between. Years of trying to figure out who he was now. Years of bad decisions, drugs, an arrest, rebuilding, working, surviving, and still feeling like something was missing. Then came one phone call and one sentence: “You could get back in the water.” And everything began to change. Finding Your Way Back After Everything ChangesCharles didn’t simply get back on a surfboard. Getting back in the water helped him rediscover a part of himself he thought was gone forever. It introduced him to a community he didn’t even realize he had been missing and ultimately helped him find a new sense of belonging and purpose. What started with an adaptive paddleboard eventually led Charles back into surfing, competitive adaptive sports, and a mission much bigger than himself. Today, Charles is the founder of Stoke for Life Foundation, where he is helping to give other adaptive athletes the same kind of opportunity that changed his own life. His story is a powerful reminder that losing the life you thought you’d have doesn’t mean your story is over. Sometimes you just have to have the courage to paddle out to find what is waiting out beyond the break. In This Episode, You’ll DiscoverWhy rebuilding your life doesn’t necessarily mean becoming the person you were before everything changed.How reconnecting with something that makes you feel alive can lead you toward community, belonging, and a new sense of purpose.Why the people you surround yourself with can dramatically change the direction of your life.How one opportunity to get back in the water eventually grew into a mission to help adaptive athletes around the world.Why believing in yourself can sometimes be harder—and more important—than having everyone else believe in you. About Charles WebbCharles Webb is the founder of Stoke for Life Foundation and a leader in the adaptive surfing community. After becoming paralyzed following a motorcycle accident at age 19, Charles spent more than 20 years away from surfing before an unexpected opportunity helped him return to the water. That experience eventually led him into adaptive paddleboarding and surfing, competition, and the creation of Stoke for Life. Through the foundation and the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships, Charles has helped expand opportunities for adaptive surfers, increase visibility for the sport, and create a pathway for athletes to compete at a professional level. Listen to “Back in the Water”Charles' story inspired an original song created by K-Lowe Music called “Back In The Water.” Listen all the way through the episode to hear the song at the end of the conversation, or add to your playlist wherever you listen to music: 🎵 K-Lowe Music on Spotify: 🎵 K-Lowe Music on Apple Music: 🎵 K-Lowe Music on YouTube: Connect With Charles Webb & Stoke for LifeVisit His Digital Business Card for ALL the Links!More than a business card, easier to use than a website. Connect, support, watch LIVE, and share the mission Play the EpisodeIf you’ve ever felt caught between the life you lost and the life you’re still trying to find, press play and hear how Charles Webb spent more than 20 years finding his way back to the water—and discovered purpose, belonging, and an entirely new chapter waiting for him there. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    Paralyzed at 19: Rebuilding Life and Finding Purpose Through Adaptive Surfing with Charles Webb

  8. Sep 1

    Finding Peace When You Can’t Control Life's Waves: A Surfer’s Guide to Enlightenment with Alastair Thompson

    Send Kevin a Text Or Leave a Voice Message! What if the thing you keep running from is the very thing that could finally set you free? Alastair Thompson has lived on five continents, built businesses, chased adventure around the world, and spent decades surfing some incredible waves. But somewhere along the way, he realized that maybe all that movement wasn't just about living an adventurous life. Maybe some of it was running. And eventually, the ocean became the place where he stopped escaping himself and started understanding himself. Today, we're talking about fear, anger, resentment, love, loss, faith, forgiveness, and why sometimes the hardest part of life isn't catching the wave—it's having the courage to paddle out in the first place. And whether you've ever stepped foot on a surfboard or not, I promise you, this conversation is about you. Because sooner or later, life puts every one of us in the same position: The wave is coming. The question is... do you let it overtake you, or do you grab a board and surf it? Ready to Dive Deeper?Purchase Alastair's Book: A Surfer's Guide to Enlightenment by Alastair Thompson - on Amazon Connect with Alastair Thompson @ surfersguide.alastairthompson.com Learn More about Kevin's custom music production agency at KLoweMusic.com Listen to: The Ocean Taught In Questions by K-Lowe Music wherever music is found, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Meet the Man Who Let the Ocean Become His TeacherAlastair Thompson is an author, teacher, entrepreneur, surfer, and lifelong adventurer whose journey has taken him from growing up in South Africa to living and working across five continents. After decades spent surfing and navigating his own seasons of change, Alastair began recognizing the ocean as something more than a place to catch waves. It became a teacher. Those lessons about fear, acceptance, love, loss, happiness, and finding peace with life, as it is, ultimately became his book, A Surfer's Guide to Enlightenment. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com © 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. 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! Get Plugged-in with the Podcast @ GritGraceInspiration.comEmail Kevin directly @ Podcast@GritGraceInspiration.comBook Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchLook & Sound Your Best Online through Lowe Down Media - Where websites, apps, custom songs, and digital business cards all come together! visit LoweDownMedia.com

    Finding Peace When You Can’t Control Life's Waves: A Surfer’s Guide to Enlightenment with Alastair Thompson
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Feeling stuck, starting over, or searching for purpose after life didn't go the way you hoped? If so, welcome home. Grit, Grace, & Inspiration is a personal growth podcast about finding hope, healing, and the courage to move forward when life changes in ways you never imagined. At 17, Kevin Lowe became completely blind after life-saving brain surgery. Today he's a keynote speaker and the founder of Lowe Down Media Design Studio, where he helps people and businesses share their stories through websites, apps, and custom songs. As host of nearly 500 episodes, he brings that same passion for story to honest interviews and encouraging solo conversations. His guests have faced grief, paralysis, cancer, trauma, and total reinvention, and they share not just how they survived it, but what actually helped them rebuild, from the people who showed up to the faith that carried them through. Kevin's solo episodes turn those lessons into practical mindset shifts you can use this week. You'll hear real stories about overcoming adversity, healing from trauma and loss, building confidence and self-worth, letting go of what you can't control, and finding the next step toward a life you're excited to live. Expect warmth, humor, and honest conversation, never empty hype. Whether you're in a difficult season, chasing a dream, or wondering what your next chapter could look like, you're welcome here. New episodes every Tuesday morning. Follow the show, and share an episode with someone who could use a little extra encouragement. Keep the conversation going at GritGraceInspiration.com, book Kevin to speak at KevinSpeaks.org, and bring your own story to life at LoweDownMedia.com. So pull up a seat, bring your story, and let's find the grit, the grace, and the inspiration to take your next step together.

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