In this deeply honest episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Robert B. Foster—coach, speaker, and host of Shut Up and Grind, a podcast with over 360 episodes featuring stories of resilience, pain, and personal power. Robert shares his own powerful journey of being told he'd never run again after a knee injury, only to defy that narrative and reclaim his body and mindset. Together, Shreya and Robert unpack why storytelling is a vital tool for healing, how pain can transform into purpose, and the subtle difference between grinding with purpose versus escaping through hustle. This conversation is a powerful reminder that inner peace isn’t the absence of pain—it’s ownership of our truth.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating shame, self-doubt, or burnout. Whether your story is quiet or chaotic, it matters—and Robert shows you how to own it.

About the Guest:
Robert B. Foster is a motivational coach, keynote speaker, and the creator of Shut Up and Grind, a podcast that highlights the triumphs behind the trauma. With over 360 interviews from across the globe, Robert helps people harness their personal stories to reclaim clarity, strength, and self-worth. His work is grounded in lived experience, real talk, and radical honesty.

Key Takeaways :

• Storytelling is a path to self-worth—not just a form of connection, but a method of emotional release and clarity.

• Robert’s life shifted after being told he'd never run again. Instead of accepting a single opinion, he redefined his future through mindset, intention, and daily action.

• He emphasizes that owning your story starts with acceptance—not fixing the past, but learning from it.

• Personal narratives don't need to be tragic to be powerful. Every story holds meaning, especially when rooted in purpose.

• The biggest shift comes when we speak from scars, not wounds—allowing us to turn trauma into transformation.

• Robert also speaks about creating a course to help veterans heal through storytelling, inspired by witnessing his father confront his PTSD just before passing.

• Whether you're recovering from grief, illness, or emotional burnout—healing begins when you say, "I'm done with this."

Connect with Robert B. Foster:

• Website: www.robertbfoster.com

• Instagram: robert_b_foster

• Podcast: Shut Up and Grind (Available on all major podcast platforms)

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