Paralyzed to Powerful: Finding Purpose Through Adversity

Robert Paylor is a motivational speaker who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while competing in the national championship for rugby at UC Berkeley. He defied the odds by completing his degree and is working towards increased mobility. Robert shares the tools that helped him overcome the trauma he experienced to inspire others facing difficult challenges. His story helps people to identify and conquer what paralyzes them in their lives. Robert is a sought after public speaker for businesses and individuals to help them find purpose, harness resilience, cultivate gratitude, and maintain positivity in the face of daunting challenges.

In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Robert Paylor to about the day that changed his life forever. Robert shares the importance of his mindset as he faced life anew and the power he found in leaning on the relationships of close family and friends. He explains the critical role his care team played in his recovery and the significance of avoiding both false hope and false hopelessness in caregiving. Robert and Shay discuss some of the biggest lessons he has learned along the way, and how this has allowed him to reshape his life’s purpose. Finally, Robert reminds us that everyone's life has value and meaning and advocates for appreciating each and every day.

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 

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This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch). which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 

The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org