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Real Life PodcastPARALYZED TO POWERFUL: Robert PaylorGet ready to be inspired, encouraged and called out in the best way in this interview with Rob Paylor; a national champ rugby player, business major, husband & quadriplegic. In a tragic accident that changed the trajectory of Robert's life; he has an amazing story of strength, fortitude and mental toughness. Robert has an incredible mindset that anyone with any struggle in life can use. You can follow Robert on instagram: rob.paylorSee more of his story: https://www.robertpaylor.comAND GRAB HIS BOOK (you won't be...2025-07-2358 min
Rawish with Kate EckmanA Masterclass in Resilience with Rugby Star & Quadriplegic Robert PaylorWhat do you do when life throws you the kind of challenge you didn’t choose—and can’t change? In this profound and uplifting episode, Kate sits down with Robert Paylor, a motivational speaker and former collegiate rugby player whose life changed in an instant when he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. But instead of being defined by tragedy, Robert chose a different path—one of purpose, forgiveness, and radical resilience.Together, they dive into the emotional, mental, and spiritual journey of learning to move forward when everything feels ou...2025-07-091h 14
Scales Of Success Podcast#37 - Scars Over Stats with Robert PaylorWhat if your greatest success came after your worst moment? In this unforgettable episode of Scales of Success, Marcus welcomes Robert Paylor, who was paralyzed during a rugby match, and chose to rise. From ICU to walking at graduation, Robert shares the mindset, faith, and purpose that redefined his life. Whether you’re facing a setback or searching for meaning, this episode is packed with the kind of clarity and courage that can reframe your life.Robert Paylor is a sought-after speaker and author who helps audiences unlock resilience through the power of mindset. Once told he'd ne...2025-07-021h 13
Round Two Podcast: Stories of major life change to inspire you to reinvent yourself and find your purpose.8 Years After Paralysis: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Story and Overcoming Adversity with Robert PaylorWhat would you do if, in just one moment, everything changed?In this episode of the Round Two Podcast, I sit down with Robert Paylor, former UC Berkeley rugby player and now an incredible motivational speaker, whose life took a shocking turn after a rugby accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.Doctors told him he’d never walk, move his hands or live independently again. But Robert’s spinal cord injury recovery story proves that when you combine mental resilience, faith, and an unstoppable spirit, you can rewrite the narrative.You’ll hea...2025-06-2656 min
Dreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkLove By Intuition with Deborah Beauvais: Paralyzed to PowerfulParalyzed to Powerful with Robert Paylor Author and Tedx Speaker On May 6, 2017, Robert Paylor was competing in the collegiate rugby national championship — a moment he thought would mark one of the best days of his life. Just minutes into the game, an opposing player performed an illegal move that left Robert motionless on the field, unable to move or feel anything below his neck. His doctor delivered a grim prognosis: Robert was told he would never walk nor move his hands again. His life as he knew it had been shattered, and his challenges were only just beginning. His rehabilitation jo...2025-05-301h 00
Dreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkLove By Intuition with Deborah Beauvais: Paralyzed to PowerfulParalyzed to Powerful with Robert Paylor Author and Tedx Speaker
On May 6, 2017, Robert Paylor was competing in the collegiate rugby national championship — a moment he thought would mark one of the best days of his life. Just minutes into the game, an opposing player performed an illegal move that left Robert motionless on the field, unable to move or feel anything below his neck. His doctor delivered a grim prognosis: Robert was told he would never walk nor move his hands again. His life as he knew it had been shattered, and his challenges were only just be...2025-05-3000 min
Unlock This High-Impact Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Paralyzed to Powerful by Robert Paylor, Jason ColePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/49198to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Paralyzed to Powerful
Author: Robert Paylor, Jason Cole
Narrator: Robert Paylor
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 05-27-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
We all face obstacles that threaten to hold us back. For Robert Paylor, his paralysis wasn’t a metaphor. In the biggest game of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk or move his hands again. But...2025-05-276h 01Power-Up With A Must-Listen Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Paralyzed to Powerful by Robert Paylor, Jason ColePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5349to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Paralyzed to Powerful
Author: Robert Paylor, Jason Cole
Narrator: Robert Paylor
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 05-27-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: People with Disabilities
Publisher's Summary:
We all face obstacles that threaten to hold us back. For Robert Paylor, his paralysis wasn’t a metaphor. In the biggest game of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk or move his hand...2025-05-276h 01
Sports Business ConversationsOvercoming the Unthinkable: Robert Paylor's Journey From Paralyzed to PowerfulWe all have obstacles that we face in life. Sometimes these might seem petty. Like, oh my god the wifi is so slow today. But oftentimes these obstacles may be more substantial. Things like unhappiness in a job. Loneliness. Addiction. Relationship challenges. The list, unfortunately, goes on. These things can impact us to such a degree that we become almost paralyzed by them. It’s something that this episode’s guest, Robert Paylor, is uniquely qualified to speak to. In 2017, Robert was at the true height of his physical powers. The 6’5”, 245 lb college sophomor...2025-05-1354 minDreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkSOUL SEEKR with Sam Kabert: Paralyzed to PowerfulParalyzed to Powerful with Robert Paylor
In this inspiring episode of SOUL SEEKR, Sam sits down with Robert Paylor—an extraordinary motivational speaker, resilience expert, and author whose journey redefines the limits of human potential. In 2017, while competing in the Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk or move his hands again. But Robert had other plans.
Through relentless determination, faith, and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Robert defied the odds—walking across the stage to receive h...2025-05-0900 minDreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkSOUL SEEKR with Sam Kabert: Paralyzed to PowerfulParalyzed to Powerful with Robert Paylor In this inspiring episode of SOUL SEEKR, Sam sits down with Robert Paylor—an extraordinary motivational speaker, resilience expert, and author whose journey redefines the limits of human potential. In 2017, while competing in the Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk or move his hands again. But Robert had other plans. Through relentless determination, faith, and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Robert defied the odds—walking across the stage to receive his diploma from UC Berkeley’...2025-05-091h 00
SOUL SEEKREp 282: Paralyzed to Powerful w/ Robert PaylorIn this inspiring episode of SOUL SEEKR, Sam sits down with Robert Paylor—an extraordinary motivational speaker, resilience expert, and author whose journey redefines the limits of human potential. In 2017, while competing in the Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors told him he’d never walk or move his hands again. But Robert had other plans.Through relentless determination, faith, and a mindset rooted in gratitude, Robert defied the odds—walking across the stage to receive his diploma from UC Berkeley’s Haas School o...2025-05-0700 min
John McGinnessJohn McGinness Show May 6thToday, John invites Robert Paylor to the program to talk about his journey after a life changing accident during a collegiate rugby game.2025-05-0732 min
Big Questions with Cal FussmanFrom Paralyzed To PowerfulAfter a devastating rugby injury to his spine seven years ago to this day, Robert Paylor was told he'd never walk again and the best he could hope for would be to one day be able to pick up a slice of pizza. He’s defied every expectation—standing to receive his college diploma and walking today with the help of a walker. In this episode, Robert shares the mindset that rewired his future, and Cal explores how breakthroughs in AI could one day remove the walker entirely. This is more than a comeback story. It’s a masterclass in ove...2025-05-0654 min
Bite Sized FinanceEpisode 60: Paralyzed to Powerful: Robert Paylor's Inspiring JourneyPodcast Summary
What if you faced a moment that changed your life forever? Join me, Kelly Brothers, as I share the extraordinary story of Robert Paylor, a promising rugby player whose life took a dramatic turn during a 2017 national championship match. Robert opens up about his journey from Sacramento, where his passion for rugby began, to becoming a star athlete at Cal with its storied rugby program. A harrowing incident during a match left Robert paralyzed from the neck down, but his remarkable resilience and determination turned a life-altering tragedy into a story of inspiration and hope.
We follow Robert's...2025-05-0441 min
The Cameron Brown ShowEpisode 46: From Paralyzed to Powerful with Robert PaylorSend us a textIn Episode 46, I sit down with Robert Paylor, whose life changed in an instant during the collegiate rugby national championship when a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. Given a grim prognosis that he would never walk or move his hands again, Robert refused to let this tragedy define him. Through relentless determination, he re-learned life’s basic functions, defied the odds to walk 400 yards, and stood to receive his diploma from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Now an inspirational speaker, Robert’s story has captivated millions, featur...2025-05-021h 06
TELL THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD!Ep. 24 - Robert Paylor (Inspirational Speaker / Former Cal Rugby Player)Former Cal varsity rugby player Robert Paylor joins the show to tell Ahmad and Reza how he developed the mindset to overcome a devastating spinal injury to become a highly sought-after inspirational speaker! And in our weekly Cal History segment, Leslie Mitchell tells us all about Glenn T. Seaborg, a Golden Bear who may very well have been the most accomplished and prominent person ever associated with the University of California.https://tellthewholedamnworld.com/GO BEARS!!!2025-04-281h 05
Corporate Competitor PodcastFormer Cal Rugby Player Robert Paylor asks: What is paralyzing you?Ep. 227: A devastating injury during the National Championship game left Robert paralyzed from the neck down. Told he’d never walk again, he began a new journey, one fueled by his three-word mantra: “Compared to what?” Robert shares how that question helped him shift from victimhood to victory—and how you can use the same mindset to lead through adversity. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why asking “Compared to what?” cuts big challenges down to size. How to reframe your pain into purpose and lead from a place of strength. What it means to truly forgiv...2025-04-2355 min
Bear Insider Ultimate Insider with Mike PawlawskiBear Insider Podcast #E106: Former Cal Rugger Robert PaylorIn today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with former Cal rugby player Robert Paylor about his amazing journey from a likely life of paralysis to his inspiring road to recovery2025-04-1751 min
Contacts Coaching PodcastOvercoming Adversity: Robert Paylor's Journey from Paralysis to InspirationWelcome back to the Contacts Coaching Podcast. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Robert Paylor, an inspirational speaker and author. In this episode, Robert shares his incredible journey of overcoming a traumatic spinal cord injury during a national championship rugby game in 2017. He discusses his initial prognosis, the monumental challenges he faced, and the relentless effort that has brought him to where he is today. Robert also talks about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, the invaluable support of his family, friends, and the rugby community, and his new book, 'Paralyzed to Powerful,' set to...2025-04-1259 min
Foolish Club Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast NetworkBrian's World - Chiefs offseason moves, Royals Opening Day, RG3, and Ebony ReedBrian's World with Brian B. Shynin' is back to dive into the Chiefs offseason moves! The Royals are inching closer to a new spot for their stadium as we approach Opening Day and Brian has some NBA postseason thoughts. Robert Griffin is making headlines for all the wrong reasons this week and the downfall of Kanye West. We're joined by Ebony Reed co-author of Fifteen Cents on the Dollar to discuss her book as well as Terez Paylor memories. Subscribe: https://youtu.be/jJ21URrgapw Learn more...2025-03-261h 24
Yahoo Sports NFLRaiders hire Pete Carroll, Jaguars get Liam Coen & is Mahomes vs. Allen the new Brady vs. Manning? | Inside CoverageThe seemingly endless cycle of NFL coaching changes continues and Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab break down what the latest hirings mean for each team.The Las Vegas Raiders announce the hiring of Pete Carroll as their new head coach. Maybe he can’t take the Raiders to a Super Bowl, but can Carroll raise the floor in Las Vegas and bring the team back to winning ways? The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly hired Liam Coen as their head coach, but will the mishandling of the situation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leave a bad taste in the mouths of bo...2025-01-2453 min
Yahoo Sports NFLCowboys DEEP DIVE: End of McCarthy era; Deion Sanders, Saleh & other top HC candidates | Inside CoverageIn this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab go full Christmas Carol as they look into the Dallas Cowboys' past, present and future. The crew start by reacting to the breaking news that Robert Saleh will interview for the vacant head coaching job. Is Saleh the right guy to get the organization over the hump? Next, the hosts step into the Cowboys' past by reflecting on Mike McCarthy’s tenure as head coach. While McCarthy’s regular-season success has been undeniable, the panel debates whether he was truly the coach to break the Cowb...2025-01-1554 min
Yahoo Sports NFLJets strip Hackett of play-calling, Seahawks are not a threat & is Deshaun Watson broken beyond repair? | Inside CoverageJason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab react to the San Francisco 49ers 36-24 win against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. After dominating early in the game, it seems there’s no more need for concern for Brock Purdy and the 49ers—but can the same be said of a struggling Seattle team?Charles further breaks down the changes in the Jets organization since Robert Saleh was fired earlier this week. Is this new situation survivable beyond the end of the 2024 season for Ulbrich, Downing & Rodgers? Plus, could a Davante Adams trade possibly save the Jets’ season?T...2024-10-111h 00
Yahoo Sports NFLAaron Rodgers' role in the Saleh firing, Drake Maye named Patriots starter | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to react to the explosion of big storylines that broke around the NFL this week, including the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh, Russell Wilson re-opening a QB competition, Drake Maye becoming the starter for the New England Patriots and much more.Fitz, Jori and Frank start with a deep dive on the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh after falling to 2-3 as they discuss where the Jets go from here, their plans to improve on offense, Aaron Rodgers' potential involvement in Saleh's dismissal, how this...2024-10-1059 min
Yahoo Sports NFLCoaches on the hot seat and 'pre-fired' coaches in 2024 with Kevin Clark | The Exempt ListIn the NFL it feels like at least one-third of the league's head coaches are always feeling the heat any given season. Some may even be dead men walking. ESPN and Omaha productions' Kevin Clark joins Charles McDonald on the latest episode of The Exempt List to identify the coaches that are on the hot seat and maybe even 'pre-fired' heading into the 2024 season.(3:10) - Nico Collins gets PAID... is he now clearly WR1 in Houston?(8:40) - Who's getting paid next? + Why Dak Prescott could get astronomical deal if he his free agency(15:30...2024-05-291h 06
Surfacing LeadersFrom Paralyzed to Powerful: Finding Purpose after Tragedy with Rob PaylorIn one of our most inspiring episodes of the Servicing Leaders podcast yet, Marc interviews Robert Paylor, an exceptional individual who has transformed tragedy into triumph. Rob shares his journey from being a promising athlete to facing a life-altering spinal cord injury that left him quadriplegic, with doctors saying he would never walk or use his arms again. Despite his immense challenges, Rob's resilience, optimism, and unwavering faith have propelled him on a path of purpose and enormous impact.
Rather than let this tragedy define him, Rob used it as a catalyst for an extraordinary j...2024-05-101h 08
SidelinesYou'll Never Walk AloneRobert Paylor suffered a spinal cord injury in the 2017 collegiate rugby championship that left him unable to move anything below his neck. Now, he walks with an assisted device and works as a motivational speaker. Today on Sidelines, Paylor recounts an athletic injury that left his body paralyzed and his mind searching for a new purpose.For more on Robert, visit:Website: https://www.robertpaylor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob.paylor/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertPaylor5Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertpaylor5LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/robert-paylorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r...2024-05-0411 min
Yahoo Sports NFLBelichick & Kraft, Justin Jefferson's trade value, the future of QB evals | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson & Jori Epstein to pull back the curtain on the latest news from around the NFL. The trio start off with a report that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Arthur Blank not to hire Bill Belichick, as they dive into how the relationship between Belichick and Kraft fractured over time and what it means for Belichick's future. In other news, Justin Jefferson was absent from voluntary workouts, sparking a conversation as to what it would take to acquire possibly the best young wide receiver in the...2024-04-181h 09
Yahoo Sports NFLMike McCarthy, Bill Belichick & more head coach hiring cycle news | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to go behind the scenes and give the how and why on the latest news around the NFL. The head coach hiring cycle is in full swing, and the trio kick things off by discussing Jori and Charles' upcoming piece on the best and worst head coach vacancies around the NFL. The consensus is that Carolina is the worst, while Philadelphia and Dallas would be the best should they open up. That leads to a conversation around Nick Sirianni and Mike McCarthy, and whether the two...2024-01-1857 min
Yahoo Sports NFLDoes the Matt Canada firing fix the Steelers? with Frank Schwab | The Exempt ListCharles McDonald is joined by Frank Schwab to give their takeaways from Week 11 of the NFL season and react to the latest news around the league. The duo dive into the benching of Zach Wilson, the Bears blowing a huge lead late and what Justin Fields has to do to keep the job next season, Patrick Mahomes' receivers letting him down once again on Monday night and the return of Desmond Ridder.Next, Charles and Frank react to the firing of Steelers OC Matt Canada as they attempt to determine how much of the blame pie Canada...2023-11-2159 min
Yahoo Sports NFLInside the Browns' front office perspective as Deshaun Watson out for season | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to go behind the scenes on the biggest storylines of the week. First up is the news that Browns QB Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. This carries massive implications for the Browns both this year and in the future given what they gave up for Watson, and Charles takes us inside the Browns front office to shed light on some of the decisions that led them to this point, including who is to blame for some of the roster's shortcomings.2023-11-1653 min
Yahoo Sports NFLBill Belichick on the hot seat, Aaron Rodgers wants to return? | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to pull back the curtain on all the latest news around the NFL. Christian Gonzalez is out for the season, leading the New England Patriots to trade for Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson, prompting the hosts to discuss what went wrong for Jackson in LA. Randy Gregory was released from the Denver Broncos after playing only ten games of his five-year contract, as Sean Payton shows he's not hesitant to shed pieces that don't fit his vision for the team. Aaron Rodgers has...2023-10-051h 07
Yahoo Sports NFLBill Belichick on the hot seat, Aaron Rodgers wants to return? | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Senior NFL Reporters Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson to pull back the curtain on all the latest news around the NFL. Christian Gonzalez is out for the season, leading the New England Patriots to trade for Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson, prompting the hosts to discuss what went wrong for Jackson in LA. Randy Gregory was released from the Denver Broncos after playing only ten games of his five-year contract, as Sean Payton shows he's not hesitant to shed pieces that don't fit his vision for the team. Aaron Rodgers has...2023-10-041h 07
Conversations on Healing PodcastParalyzed to Powerful: Finding Purpose Through AdversityRobert 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.2023-09-291h 01
Yahoo Sports NFLCaleb Williams sweepstakes, inside the Broncos and Jets locker rooms | Inside CoverageJason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to pull back the curtain and give an insider's perspective on the latest news around the NFL. The trio start with the Los Angeles Chargers and Mike Williams, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Next, they discuss C.J. Stroud's breakout game and the future of the Houston Texans. Davante Adams has hinted that he'll potentially want out of Las Vegas if they continue losing, and Charles breaks down how it could happen. In other news, the Caleb Williams sweepstakes are on...2023-09-271h 04
NC State Athletics - Pack Pride PodcastPack Pride Weekly Podcast: Jonathan Paylor, Tim Peeler, Greg Hatem join the show!This week’s Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is LOADED with guests as Tim Peeler and photographer Greg Hatem join the show live. They just returned from Jim Valvano’s induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame and detail their trip for NC State fans. In the second half of the show, Jonathan Paylor joins remotely to discuss his commitment to NC State with Cory Smith. Paylor discusses why he chose the Pack, his role as a recruiter, his fit in Robert Anae’s system and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Sc...2023-08-151h 02NC State Athletics - Pack Pride PodcastPack Pride Weekly Podcast: Jonathan Paylor, Tim Peeler, Greg Hatem join the show!This week’s Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is LOADED with guests as Tim Peeler and photographer Greg Hatem join the show live. They just returned from Jim Valvano’s induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame and detail their trip for NC State fans. In the second half of the show, Jonathan Paylor joins remotely to discuss his commitment to NC State with Cory Smith. Paylor discusses why he chose the Pack, his role as a recruiter, his fit in Robert Anae’s system and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Sc...2023-08-151h 02
Locked On Wolfpack - Daily Podcast On North Carolina State AthleticsMassive Recruiting Victories for NC State Football's 2024 ClassAfter two years of recruiting, and recent months of heavy anticipation, NC State lands arguably their top target - Jonathan Paylor. The #2 Prospect of NC elected to stay home, committing to NC State on Friday. His importance to the 2024 Class, & the new offense under Robert Anae can't be understated.Also, Joshua Alexander-Felton's big time commitment on Friday, and Conference Realignment talk.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Lin...2023-08-0733 min
The Injured List Podcast®The Injured List Podcast® w/special guest Robert PaylorJoin us as we interview Special Guest Robert Paylor Public Speaker | Quadriplegic on a journey to walk again and inspire others"In one moment, I {Robert Paylor} was in the best day of my life, competing for a collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, my life changed forever. I suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and was told that I would never walk or move my hands for the rest of my life. Through grueling work and an unbreakable vision, I defied the...2023-06-0159 min
Yahoo Sports NFLDeclined fifth-year option bounce-back candidates & Nick Bosa interviewCharles Robinson and Jori Epstein kick things off by reacting to the news that New York Giants NT Dexter Lawrence has reached an agreement on a contract extension. The Giants are building through the trenches, and Lawrence looks to be a big part of the future in New York. In other news, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was upset to hear that the Washington Commanders had reached out to former Colts QB Andrew Luck last season. Jori thinks Irsay's reaction was a little overblown given the Commanders never appeared to seriously pursue Luck.Next, the duo take...2023-05-091h 02
Yahoo Sports NFLTop takeaways from the 2023 NFL owner's meetingsCharles Robinson is joined by Jori Epstein to recap the biggest takeaways coming out of the 2023 NFL owner's meetings, including the potential sale of the Washington Commanders, new changes to the 2023 NFL rule book and the latest on Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Later, the duo discuss two teams who are heading into pivotal seasons in 2023: the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots.00:25 - Kansas City Chiefs superfan "Chiefsaholic" arrested for an alleged bank robbery. Charles and Jori joke about how this all went down and dive into one of the more interesting stories out of...2023-03-301h 04
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob BellEp. 116 - Robert Paylor - The Hinge Moment of a Broken NeckAt the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert was expecting to win a national title. Early in the game, he was put in a neck lock by an opposing player. What should've been called as a foul instead left him paralyzed from a broken neck. When the doctors told him he would never walk again, he thought to himself, "you obviously don't know me."
5:20 The morning of May 6.
10:22 “It’s like I was in a completely different life.”
16:17 Only one play that broke his neck.
17:43 Always choosing forgiveness.
23:06 Power in a powerless situation.
30:12 The message that’s seared into his soul.
35:28 On day 2,12...2023-03-0354 min
Yahoo Sports NFL2023 NFL Combine Preview: top players you need to watch at each positionCharles McDonald is joined by Bleacher Report's Derrik Klassen to discuss the latest NFL news before diving in to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, which starts next week in Indianapolis. Charles and Derrik go through the top players to watch at each position and how next week could shake up the draft board for some of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft.1:50 - Tennessee Titans released longtime tackle Taylor Lewan, along with WR Robert Woods, K Randy Bullock and LB Zach Cunningham. Charles and Derrik agree this signals the start of a rebuild in Tennessee.4:50...2023-02-2357 min
Yahoo Sports NFLSuper Bowl News Roundup: 2023 NFL Draft buzz, Sean Payton, Cardinals & Colts head coach searchesCharles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Dan Wetzel are in Phoenix, Arizona for Super Bowl week as they give the inside scoop on all the latest buzz around the NFL, including new coaching hires, Sean Payton's latest comments and the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects.The last two teams without a head coach, the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts, are steadily narrowing down their options. Charles Robinson thinks Arizona needs to go after an offensive guy to get Kyler Murray's career back on track, and wonders if Murray needs to have a good season in 2023 to still be considered...2023-02-0859 min
It's Your Life PodcastWalking Towards Your Challenges with Robert Paylor Introducing Public and Motivational Speaker Robert Paylor The power of perspective How to control our mindsets The importance of community Developing a life of purpose In the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert Paylor broke his neck and his life changed in an instant. Immediately, he was deemed a quadriplegic and was told he would never walk or move his hands again. Through an unbreakable vision and relentless determination, Robert is defying the odds. He has graduated from UC Berkeley, is on the journey to walk again, and is sharing his method of how he overcomes quadriplegia. Every person...2023-01-1056 min
Yahoo Sports NFLJalen Hurts' injury complicates NFC playoff picture, should Jets trade for Aaron Rodgers next offseason & why Robert Kraft needs to micromanage Bill BelichickAfter not being in danger virtually all season, the top seed in the NFC is suddenly at risk. With a shoulder injury sustained by QB Jalen Hurts, likely elevating Gardner Minshew to the starting position for at least this week, the Philadelphia Eagles suddenly find themselves in a high-leverage divisional battle on Saturday afternoon against the playoff-hopeful Dallas Cowboys.Charles Robinson is joined by Yahoo's Charles McDonald & Jori Epstein to discuss what this means for the Eagles, Cowboys and the entire NFC playoff picture now that Hurts is likely to miss at least a week and may...2022-12-2259 min
Denise Ilitch showSeeing Adversity as a Gift with Robert PaylorSeeing Adversity as a Gift with Robert Paylor Denise talks to professional motivational speaker Robert Paylor, who inspires millions with his message of hope, courage, and unwavering determination. Paylor is living proof that with discipline and a strong support team, we can achieve the impossible. He uses the story of the best day of his life, also the day of his greatest tragedy, as his driving purpose to help others. At 6’ 5” the Sacramento native was naturally strong and a gifted athlete. His love for contact sports led him to rugby, first as a student at Jesuit...2022-11-2333 min
Denise Ilitch showSeeing Adversity as a Gift with Robert PaylorSeeing Adversity as a Gift with Robert Paylor Denise talks to professional motivational speaker Robert Paylor, who inspires millions with his message of hope, courage, and unwavering determination. Paylor is living proof that with discipline and a strong support team, we can achieve the impossible. He uses the story of the best day of his life, also the day of his greatest tragedy, as his driving purpose to help others. At 6’ 5” the Sacramento native was naturally strong and a gifted athlete. His love for contact sports led him to rugby, first as a student at Jesuit...2022-11-2333 min
Yahoo Sports NFL49ers embarrass Kyler-less Cardinals, Jets at crossroads with Zach Wilson & previewing Thanksgiving day gamesThanksgiving day football is only one day away, so Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are back to mark the occasion that signals the entrance of the NFL season into its final stretch run over the holidays.After kicking off with some turkey-day talk, Charles tees off the football conversation with the San Francisco 49ers' dominating Monday night win over the Arizona Cardinals. With Kyler Murray not present for a second straight game, are the Cardinals and Kyler heading for an unhappy divorce sooner rather than later, despite the QB signing a massive extension earlier this year?2022-11-2355 min
Yahoo Sports NFLEagles & Jets heat up trade deadline, why Bill Belichick is ruining Mac Jones, should Matt Ryan hang it up & embarrassing Halloween storiesTrade season is upon us. It kicked off last week with the Carolina Panthers' blockbuster trade of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. It continued this week with the New York Jets acquiring Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson & on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Bears sending defensive end Robert Quinn to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.Charles Robinson, Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein kick off this week's podcast discussing the latter two moves, if the NFC teams are in an arms race ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline and some other possible trade candidates such as Brandin...2022-10-271h 13
Yahoo Sports NFLJim Irsay, Dan Snyder, Jerry Jones & Robert Kraft's war of words, Brady skips town, Rodgers wants simplification & CMC's trade valueWhen you get all the NFL owners in one room (minus lightning rod Dan Snyder), the pressure is bound to boil over when you have that collection of money, ego & power. Such was the case on Tuesday as multiple NFL owner feuds spilled out and generated some spicy headlines.Charles Robinson is joined by Charles McDonald and Jori Epstein, who was at these owner meetings in New York this week, to discuss the fireworks coming from the semi-annual meetup of the league's top powers. First, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke out against Washington Commanders owner Dan...2022-10-201h 06
OneHaasRobert Paylor, BS 20 - Beating the Odds with a Positive MindsetIn this episode, our guest is Robert Paylor, a public speaker, and motivational leader, with the story of defining the odds and overcoming challenges. Robert shares his passion and purpose with others, which has allowed him to battle paralysis and achieve goals, no matter how daunting they may seem. Robert broke his neck in the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, and that accident instantly changed his life. He was told he would never walk or move his hands again. However, by shifting his mindset, he could walk again, do more, and be more. Robert took a le...2022-09-3045 min
Juggernaut PodcastAgainst All Odds: Robert Paylor, Paralyzed to PowerfulJoin your Juggernaut Podcast hosts Stephenie Flood and Anthony James who are talking with UC Berkeley Alum, Robert Paylor, about how he has found his powerful new purpose in life after a tragic accident left him a quadriplegic. An incredible speaker, Robert speaks on regaining mobility through mindset, positivity and ambition by sharing his journey to walk again, inspiring people along the way to apply his valuable lessons in their own lives.Learn more about Robert at robertpaylor.com.2022-08-1646 min
Team Never QuitRobert Paylor: UC Berkeley Graduate & Rugby Star, Quadriplegic On A Journey to Walk AgainA true champion. That describes this week’s guest, Robert Paylor, perfectly. Having broken his neck in the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert has not accepted defeat in his physical or mental capacities. From living the life of a quadriplegic - unable to even move his hands – much less walk - to rising from his wheelchair and walking to receive his diploma, this guy is as inspirational as they come. Listen in as Robert tells his epic comeback story, which has brought hope and a never-quit mentality to thousands.
In this episode you will hear:
I was put on this...2022-03-161h 40
Yahoo Sports NFLFree Agency-palooza, Part I: Brady's back, Gregory's flip-flop on Dallas & the four teams vying for WatsonThe 2022 NFL league year hasn't technically begun, yet the unofficial start to free agency has been wild. Remember Tom Brady? He's back. The Jacksonville Jaguars? They broke the bank for Christian Kirk. Deshaun Watson? Seems like he could be traded any minute now.Charles Robinson welcomes The Athletic's Robert Mays onto the podcast to discuss the absolutely bonkers first few days of free agency. What happened between Randy Gregory and the Dallas Cowboys to make him spurn his initial deal in order to sign with the Denver Broncos instead? Which four teams seem most likely to...2022-03-161h 17
Thank You Heartbreak with Chelsea Leigh Trescott223: Everybody Is Paralyzed By Something with Robert PaylorIn 2017, Cal-Rugby player Robert Paylor started the NCAA National Championship game as a sports star and left on a stretcher, a quadriplegic. His future was grim, his identity taken in an instant. Today he talks about death waiting for him to quit and the mission he’s on to walk again, the universal experience of paralysis, dark nights with his thoughts, and the staying power of accountability. He gets real about his hardest heartbreak — losing his identity, the times he’d see himself in the mirror and feel pity, and the pride that he’s been able to reclai...2022-01-191h 11
Finding Your SummitEP 227: Robert Paylor- How this young man turned serious adversity into a gift.In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Robert Paylor who shares his accident which happen during a game of Rugby where a player broke his neck and got paralyzed during the Bears' National Championship. He also talks about how he overcame this physical challenge.2021-12-1739 min
The QuadCastS2 E9 Robert Paylor - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down!Robert Paylor suffered a life changing spinal cord injury just minutes into the 2017 collegiate rugby national championship game at Santa Clara University. In the immediate aftermath he was told that he would never walk again, or do much of anything else for that matter.
Well, you can't keep a good man down. This past August, Robert walked across the stage at his graduation from the University of California at Berkeley! His profile on twitter and Instagram reads "Quadriplegic on a journey to walk again and inspire others". He is indeed an inspiration, who through determination and perspiration has achieved his...2021-12-1054 min
LOQPODLOQPOD #18In the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert Paylor broke his neck and his life changed in an instant. Immediately, he was told he would never walk or move his hands again. Robert didn’t accept that reality and miraculously willed himself to walk again, against all odds. He tells Katy Ringsdore his incredible story. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1045 min
Yahoo Sports NFLSeahawks in panic mode, Cowboy's Kellen Moore conundrum & Bills/Pats MNF battle for AFC supremacyTwo NFC teams in quicksand. Two AFC teams vying for conference supremacy. These are the focus of today's episode. Charles Robinson & Liz Loza go deep in the weeds on why the Seattle Seahawks are struggling and Russell Willson's murky future in the pacific northwest, why Mike McCarthy's COVID diagnosis in Dallas opens up a game of 5-D chess about OC Kellen Moore's place in the organization & the upcoming Patriots-Bills matchup on Monday night setting the table for these rival franchises to take the AFC East crown.Charles & Liz also chat about Robert Griffin III's forthcoming tell-all...2021-12-021h 02
The Nomadic PodcastEp.177 Robert PaylorOn this episode Alex hears one of the most inspirational stories of his life. Rob is a quadriplegic public speaker, soon to be author and ex rugby player. His story and mindset to not only his rehab but also life is truly breath taking! Sit back, relax and prepare to tear up. Enjoy!2021-11-081h 09
Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven LeadersRob Paylor on Paralyzed to PowerfulThis week, public speaker and former Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor joins the podcast to talk about moving forward after everything changes. When a rugby injury left him paralyzed, Paylor made the choice to keep fighting and learn to walk again. Now, he shares his journey to motivate others to both overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Connect with Rob: RobertPaylor.com & on Instagram @rob.paylor Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any ord...2021-08-1836 min
My Worst Investment Ever PodcastRobert Paylor – You Can Overcome Your Biggest ChallengesBIO: Robert Paylor suffered a spinal cord injury in 2017 while playing rugby. He has picked himself up to defy the odds. Robert graduated from UC Berkeley, is winning the fight to walk again, and is sharing his method of how he overcomes quadriplegia.STORY: Robert suffered a spinal cord injury while playing rugby and could not move anything below his neck. He fought so hard to walk again to satisfy himself, but after a letter from one of his rugby trainees battling cancer, Robert realized that he needed to fight his challenges to inspire others....2021-04-3042 min
Pursuit of Gold with Laura WilkinsonParalyzed to Powerful with Rugby Player Robert PaylorLaura has been looking forward to today’s interview for a while, and the reason will become very clear, very quickly. On May 6, 2017, Robert Paylor was playing for the number one college rugby team in the country as they competed in the National Championship, a dream come true for any young athlete. Mere moments into that game, Robert broke his neck and was subsequently told that he would never walk or move his hands again. His life was changed forever in that instant, but if you think that’s where Robert’s story ends, you couldn’t be more wrong. T...2021-03-231h 00
It's Your Life PodcastRobert Paylor | 02.22.21In one moment, Robert Paylor was in the best day of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, his life changed forever. Robert suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and found himself face down in the turf unable to move anything below his neck. His doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands for the rest of his life. Through an unbreakable vision and relentless determination, Robert is defying the odds. He has graduated from UC Berkeley, is winning the fight to walk again...2021-02-2551 min
The WaterBoys PodcastEpisode 11: Heading into the NFL Offseason with Robert Mays of The AthleticOn this week's episode, Julian and Frank sit down with The Athletic's Robert Mays. He hosts The Athletic Football Show and also contributes as a writer for The Athletic as well. We discuss this year's Super Bowl champs in greater detail and if they're the best Buccs team of all time. We dip into QB trade talk (Wentz/Watson/Wilson), pay our respects to the late Terez Paylor and put Robert through our Rapid Fire gauntlet. Enjoy!(4:29) Robert's first full season at The Athletic(6:20) In-depth Super Bowl analysis2021-02-1242 min
Contenders WantedEpisode 17 - The Power of Choice with Robert PaylorShow NotesCan you imagine being at the top of your game and then suddenly losing everything? To go from being one of the best to fighting for your very life? Well our guest today is Robert Paylor and he has lived this reality. In one moment, Robert was in the best day of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, his life changed forever. Robert suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and found himself face down in the turf unable to...2021-02-0856 min
It's Your Life PodcastOvercoming Adversity: Walking into Your Challenges"Overcoming Adversity / Walking into Your Challenges" with guest co-host Michelle Cooley, and guests Motivational Speaker & Athlete Isabella Picard and Quadriplegic on a journey to walk again and inspire others Robert Paylor. These two outstanding individuals, both sustaining crippling injuries on the sports field will share their vision and experience about acceptance, overcoming adversity and walking into challenges.Purpose of show to: Provide insight on challenging situations and possibilities to overcome your own challenges, Understand your inspirations are guided from your aspirations, but it requires perspiration (YOU MUST WORK), Focus on the positive and the...2021-02-0655 min
Yahoo Sports NFLNew coaching hires, conference championship preview & 20 minutes with Alex SmithWith Black Monday a few weeks in the rear-view mirror, five of the seven open head coaching vacancies have been filled: Dan Campbell with the Detroit Lions, Robert Saleh with the New York Jets, Brandon Staley with the Los Angeles Chargers, Arthur Smith with the Atlanta Falcons and Urban Meyer with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson spend the first portion of today's show spilling the dirt on the incoming class of rookie coaches and what excites (or confuses) them most about these hires. They also dive into the current vacancies with the Philadelphia Eagles a...2021-01-211h 32
Yahoo Sports NFLDivisional round recap: Is a win next week bigger for Rodgers or Brady?Terez Paylor & Charles Robinson recap all four divisional round games from the weekend, starting with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers putting away Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday evening in what is likely to be Brees' final game before retirement.Later in the show, they break down the Kansas City Chiefs outlasting the Cleveland Browns after Patrick Mahomes suffered a concussion in the third quarter, what's next for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens after scoring only three points against the Buffalo Bills and why the Green Bay Packers offense should...2021-01-181h 01
The Mindset Athlete PodcastGoing from Paralyzed to Powerful with Robert PaylorIn one moment, Robert was in the best day of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, his life changed forever. Robert suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and found himself face down in the turf unable to move anything below his neck. His doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands for the rest of his life. Through an unbreakable vision and relentless determination, Robert is defying the odds. He has graduated from UC Berkeley, is winning the fight to walk again, and...2020-10-101h 04
What The Cup !? A PodcastEp. 11 - Robert Paylor and Dr. Raziel Rizzo "Overcoming Spinal Cord Injury""Finding The Strength In The Struggle"Season 2 is here!! And what better way to start it off than with two, that's right TWO, amazing stories of success and overcoming barriers!? Robert Paylor, ex-Cal Rugby player who sustained a C5-6 vertebral fracture with a spinal cord injury, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. And Raziel Rizzo, who was told she'd never walk again after 108deg spinal fusion led to a thoracic spinal cord injury. Both overcame their doubters, and proved that with hard work and extreme perseverance, ANYTHING is possible!!We're so proud and priv...2020-10-0249 min
The Resilient LifeRobert Paylor: Fighting to Stand AgainStanding up out of a wheelchair after a life-threatening rugby injury left him paralyzed. The “mental diet” and learning to be grateful for what you have before it’s gone. Perspective and the unexpected gifts that have come with quadriplegia.Inspirational speaker and former UC Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor discusses why breaking his neck has inspired him to give every day all that he has. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT with Ryan Manion on Social Media:...2020-09-2957 min
Perpetual GoodEpisode 5: The Good of Community - Part 1At no time in human history is the following phrase more apropos:
No man is an island. - John Donne, 17th century English poet
It may take a special person to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and make a name for themselves, but those people rarely make great superheroes. Real superheroes are always focused outward, on those in their community, and do whatever they can to make the community better.
This week, we focus on stories of good, of people who are doing just that, and you get to hear part 1 of...2020-09-1934 min
Hiring University! Powered by Ursus, Inc.Episode #15: Robert Paylor - TED Talk Speaker | UC Berkeley Business Alum | Public Speaker | QuadriplegicSend us a textRobert Paylor joins Hiring U! to share his personal journey and the tools and strategies he honed and developed to overcome what some called impossible. Controlling your mindset, your mental diet, and recognizing your state of being "compared to what?' are all explored in this episode. "A person with a strong 'why' can bear almost any 'how'. - Robert PaylorFor more Hiring University episodes tune into your favorite podcast player or visit us at www.ursusinc.com2020-08-3139 min
Yahoo Sports NFLKraft's prostitution case gets updated, Chiefs ban Native American headwear & the possibility of bubble NFL playoffsWe know 2020 has been a long year, but if you can think all the way back to the scandal of February 2019, you may remember Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution at a spa in Florida. Eighteen months later, a Florida appeals court has ruled the video evidence of Kraft and other suspects inadmissible under the fourth amendment. Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson provide an update on the salacious story and how Kraft's expensive legal team carved a massive legal win for other suspects in the case as well as a class action lawsuit on...2020-08-2151 min
In the Room w/ Todd MarksberryE34: Rob Paylor - Public SpeakerIt's that time of the week again: another new episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry." Tune in to hear this week's special guest, Robert Paylor. An incredible, inspirational man who has overcome so much and beat all the odds against him, Todd and Robb discuss his incredible journey, from the accident that left him a quadriplegic to being the inspiring speaker he is now.Enjoy listening to...In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry.2020-08-1759 min