8 Years After Paralysis: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Story and Overcoming Adversity with Robert Paylor

What 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 hear what really happened the day of Robert’s devastating rugby accident, and how he faced the sudden shock of physical limitations and paralysis. We dive into the deep mental and emotional toll of his injury, his journey toward forgiveness after trauma, and how he redefined himself as a disabled athlete. Robert shares how mental resilience, vision, and unwavering caregiver support fueled his progress, leading to his incredible spinal cord injury recovery. And yes, he’s now walking again. Plus, we explore how he’s inspiring thousands as a sought-after motivational speaker, and the powerful lessons in his new book, Paralyzed to Powerful.

His journey is not just about overcoming adversity, it’s about choosing hope when the odds are against you, and finding emotional healing in even the darkest places.

Tune in, feel inspired, and remember: your mindset is your greatest muscle.

Here’s to your next chapter,

Nikki

🌐 Guest Info.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-paylor/ 

Website: https://www.robertpaylor.com/ 

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✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories.

Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it.

Nikki

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