Robert Paylor - Paralyzed to Powerful: From Life-Altering Injury to Unstoppable Purpose

13 Oct 2025 • 71 min • EN
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In this episode, Candice sits down with Robert Paylor, motivational speaker and author whose story of resilience has inspired audiences around the world. After a devastating spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the neck down during a collegiate rugby championship, doctors told Robert he would never walk or move his hands again. Refusing to accept that fate, he began an incredible journey of healing, mindset work, and determination that ultimately led him to walk again. Robert shares the mental tools and inner strength that helped him transform unimaginable adversity into empowerment, and how anyone can do the same when faced with their own challenges.   In this powerful conversation, Robert and Candice explore:The day that changed Robert’s life forever and the lessons it broughtHow faith, mindset, and visualization fueled his recoveryWhy gratitude became one of his greatest healing toolsThe importance of perseverance and emotional resilienceHow redefining success helped him find freedom beyond limitationsHis mission to inspire others through his keynote, Paralyzed to Powerful   Robert’s journey is a living reminder that no matter what paralyzes us (physically or emotionally), we have the power to rise, rebuild, and thrive.   About Robert: Robert Paylor was paralyzed from the neck down during the collegiate rugby national championship after a spinal cord injury left him with a prognosis that he would never walk or move his hands again. Refusing to accept that fate, Robert embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, re-learning life’s most basic functions and defying the odds to walk again. Now an inspirational speaker and author, Robert shares his powerful story and the mental tools that helped him overcome quadriplegia with organizations worldwide. Through his keynote, Paralyzed to Powerful, Robert inspires audiences to conquer what “paralyzes” them and turn their adversity into triumph.   Robert's book: Paralyzed to Powerful. https://a.co/d/gMDQ6uS Website: https://www.robertpaylor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob.paylor/ X: https://x.com/RobertPaylor5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertpaylor5 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/robert-paylor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rob.paylor ----- If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy. *This is a paid promotion If you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988 ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation Click this link to receive your FREE TRIAL to The Greenhouse Community https://www.thegreenhousecommunity.com/checkout/the-greenhouse-membership?affiliate_code=11e889

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