Shut Up And GRIND with Robert B. Foster

Welcome to "Real Conversations with Kurt and Rob," the podcast where we tackle tough topics head-on. Join hosts Kurt Powers and Robert B. Foster as they dive into the contentious realms of facts versus feelings, men's perspectives on abortion, racial inequalities, Politics, and much more. In this episode, Kurt and Rob fearlessly explore the balance between objective facts and subjective emotions, if men should have a voice regarding abortions, are there really racial inequalities, and much more. They delve into the challenges of navigating the intersection of rationality and feelings, providing their own insights that challenge conventional wisdom. But the conversations don't stop there. Kurt and Rob tackle an array of captivating subjects, including the impact of technology on our lives, the ever-changing landscape of relationships, and the importance of mental health. They strive to provide a platform for open dialogue and intellectual growth, challenging listeners to broaden their perspectives. "Real Conversations with Kurt and Rob" is your invitation to explore the complexities of the human experience. Join them on this journey of empathy, understanding, and personal growth. New Episodes will drop every Wednesday evening.  Download on your favorite podcast platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Shelley Simpson’s mission is to inspire people to become physically, nutritionally, and financially fit and create a stable personal economy that will allow them to overcome the potholes of life. As a teacher and licensed attorney, she has enjoyed successful careers in law, education, politics, health policy, and business; With her experience, she makes it easier for people to start, change or blend careers. She shares a line of functional foods and is responsible for business and affiliate development as a partner with a global health food company. Additionally, she works with clients on setting and achieving their personal and professional goals. Shelley enjoys mentoring, energizing, and encouraging people to follow their dreams and live full, active, and financially flexible lives – seeing opportunity instead of obstacles. Your physical and financial fitness is her business and her philosophy is to dream big and expect success. http://shelleysimpson.juiceplus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shelley_simpson44/ https://www.facebook.com/ShelleySimpson44 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Joining the panel are: Sylvester Jenkins III - A combat veteran, author, mental health advocate, and motivational speaker with four tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. He is a retired First Sergeant with 21 years of military service in the US Army. He has accomplished measurable results under extreme pressure while leading teams of multiple personnel in dynamic, fast-paced, and hostile environments. He is a recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. www.sylvesterjenkins.com Meghan Smith Brooks - author of “Unraveling Grief: A Mother’s Spiritual Journey of Healing and Discovery”, inspired by her grief journey after the murder of her 29-year-old son. She is a certified grief coach, speaker, grief healing retreat facilitator, and ordained Unity minister with 26 years of experience as a spiritual educator. www.unravelinggrief.com Julia Lewis - After a 33-year corporate career, Julia became a certified Life Mastery Consultant with the Brave Thinking Institute. As a corporate executive, she traveled across America as well as internationally, coaching, training, creating & developing highly successful teams. She is a single parent of 4 children and a proud grandma. https://www.facebook.com/julia.lewis.16718 Dawn Airhart Witte - Entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and philanthropist Dawn Airhart Witte has a mission: to inspire people around the world to find their purpose and live it! She is a certified life coach and the founder of the Desire to Inspire Foundation. https://desiretoinspirefoundation.org/dawn-a-witte/ Dr. Holly Battey - Dr. Holly helps sincere, conscious single clients find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to help sincere women and men find lasting love and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 9 years. Findloveatlast.com Tune in live or download it on your favorite podcast platform --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Joining the show is relationship/intimacy expert, author, and podcast host Monica Tanner: Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolerate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that! I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster, and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-of-Happily.../dp/B08JJR6C1K --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Joining me for a second episode is Tiffany Lindley! I have battled with my own emotional and mental health problems. My struggles are what helped empower me with the ability to identify with other people’s pain. I am a proud person with ADHD and I didn't receive treatment until adulthood. I understand being sensitive to my environment and people's energy as an empath. I have experienced grief, exhaustion, and overwhelm. I know that people can learn from their pain in order to use it as fuel for the journey. https://onepiphanylane.com/about --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

KUTI personally experienced the transformative power of the right fitness and nutrition regimen and wanted to share it with others who were struggling to achieve their health and fitness-related goals. Reinvention is at the root of the Be Your Best Daily philosophy and of KUTImack.’s personal story. After more than 15 years of building a successful career as a music industry executive, KUTI desired to build a career that aligned more closely with his personal mission in life - helping others. https://www.bybdfitness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BYBDFitness/ https://www.instagram.com/kutimack/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

On today's episode, I will be speaking with two experts in the field of personal development, Portia Booker and Dawn Witte! We will hear their insights on the steps we can take to become the best version of ourselves. We will discuss how to overcome fear and self-doubt, set goals and take action towards achieving them, and cultivate a mindset of positivity and growth. Through personal stories and practical advice, we hope to inspire you to embrace your unique qualities and talents, and to live a life that is true to who you are. So join us on this journey of self-discovery, and let's explore what it means to become who you were meant to be. Connect with Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-airhart-witte-19910920/ Connect with Portia: https://www.facebook.com/pbookali/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Meet Fitness Coach and Podcast Coach Paul Hanton!Welcome to my podcast dedicated to helping busy men reach their fitness goals. With expert advice on nutrition, workout routines, and lifestyle changes, my guests and I provide practical tips and strategies to help you lose weight or gain muscle.Our guests include top fitness professionals and inspiring success stories to keep you motivated and on track. Don't let a hectic schedule hold you back from achieving your best self.Join us every week and take control of your health!Connect with me on Instagram: @paulfitprime --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Meet Paola Samuel:In 2011 , I picked up my first personal development book – and I was hooked!My background is in broadcast journalism.I spent years telling stories about everything from politics to entertainment – but I had never touched on mindset and personal growth.The more I read, the more I grew, the more I grew, the more my perspective shifted and a whole new world began to open up!That newfound mindset gave me the courage to walk away from my decades-long TV career and concentrate on my purpose – helping people step into their truest, most badass version of themselves.As a mindset coach and motivational speaker – my passion is to help you crash through your self-imposed limits to get to your truest, brightest, and most courageous self. https://www.instagram.com/paolasamuel4/paolasamuel.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

For the first time since October, the All-Star Panel is back! We will discuss how to pivot when life knocks you down. Meet the Panelists: Dominique Brightmon - Dom host's the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself. @dombrightmon Andrew Kap - Dream BIGGER, but do it from the heart. You’re not the person they expect you to be. You’re so much more. Embrace this truth, and outplay even yourself! Because YOU are your biggest competition. There is no level higher.The time has officially come to go from unproven …to unstoppable. You'll learn how to kick that last shred of doubt out for good, and develop the persistence of TRULY elite comeback champions. lastlawofattractionbook.com Emily Thiroux Threatt - She will show you many ways that will help you transform from being lost and alone in grief into being joyful and prepared to keep moving forward in life. https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/ Lisa Paglia Skinner - Discussing the day-to-day challenges that people face with a loved one afflicted with dementia, including the common behaviors associated with dementia; how to recognize them; how to interpret the meaning of the various behaviors; how to effectively respond/react to the behaviors (most responses are counter-intuitive). https://www.amazon.com/Not-All-Wander-Need.../dp/B016CB3SOA Andy Guile - Andy Guile works with clients to set clear goals on a consistent basis, write effective to do lists and understand the psychology of why we set goals, and use a visualization, auditory and kinesthetic approach to achieve success. Working with Andy will lead you to sell more of your product to your ideal client, ensuring return business, loyal customers, and less wasting time in a complicated sales funnel. https://www.facebook.com/andy.guile.7/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Are you ready to be unleashed and unstoppable? Are you ready to experience a breakthrough and step into your next level of leadership? Living a life of power, purpose, and possibility on your own terms, unapologetically. This podcast is about discovering how to play big, how to be unleashed and unstoppable, through wiring in your success at the source, as you step into your full potential as a wildly ambitious leader. We’re Alex Lianne Carter and Carol Register, Founders and CEOs of Unleashed & Unstoppable YOU, and Leaders of Leaders, SINC Certified Master NeuroCoaches™, internationally known Speakers, Consultants, and Success Strategists with experience in business and education of over 40+ years combined. Join us weekly as we teach you how to BE UNLEASHED & UNSTOPPABLE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

ARMINEH KESHISHIAN is the founder and Artistic Director of Evolution Dance Theatre which creates and produces multidisciplinary dance theatre productions including Follow Your Heart which received acknowledgment from Canada’s Prime Minister. “I strive to create cultural fusion through art. I am inspired by concepts of women’s empowerment, diversity & inclusion, multiculturalism and breaking down outdated archetypal traditions. My aim is to bring people and cultures together by focusing on our commonalities vs. our differences” says Armineh.Some of Armineh’s awards include “Women of Inspiration”, “Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year”, “Most Influential Female Entrepreneur 2021 Award”, “Top 10 Unstoppable Women Entrepreneurs of 2022”. Armineh an award-winning Author and #1 best seller of Joyous Wealth – 56 Secrets to Riches and Wellness is an international speaker and a media personality featured on international TV, radio and magazines. Armineh has also contributed to 100 Women of Inspiration Book - Women Driving Change.EvolutionDanceTheatre.comhttps://www.instagram.com/armineh.keshishian/https://wealthandwellnessglobal.com/.../joyous-wealth-56.../ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

James Foo Torres is a renowned Marketing Strategist, a host of a top 1.5% of podcasts in the world, and an international bestselling author. He is best known as Foo, Founder & CEO of Imperium Authority. Following his service in the Air Force, Foo launches his company with the mission of amplifying the positive impact of exceptional leaders.Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Foo aspired to be an entrepreneur and run his own business. In the last few years, Imperium Authority has helped accelerate the growth of a broad spectrum of brands and companies in various markets. The special sauce is leveraging owned, paid, and earned media to amplify the impact of exceptional business leaders in all major industries, from technology to finance, business strategy, and Web3.https://www.imperiumauthority.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

After experiencing long-term suicidal depression as a teenager, I now live a happy and fulfilling life and mentor many others to achieve their goals. After struggling with a chronic illness for 10+ years that doctors said was incurable, I have found ways to support my body holistically and enjoy thriving health. I went from high stress and burnout in my career to making six figures and enjoying a work-life balance doing purposeful work impacting millions of patients. After facing many difficulties with racism, white supremacy, and transphobia as I grew my healing practice, I am actively speaking out against these harmful attitudes in the holistic health community. https://www.healingthesystem.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kianxieofficial/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

My name is Zane Landin, and I would love to be on your podcast. I am a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. I identify as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. I am very open about my identities and experience with suicide, grief after losing my mother, and overcoming my fear of rejection. I am the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. The magazine has featured over 80 voices, reached thousands of readers from over 150 countries, and secured 22,000 followers on social media. I attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where I met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country attended the forum to advocate for youth mental health activation, policy, and inclusion. https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/https://twitter.com/LandinZanehttps://www.facebook.com/zane.landin/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Jake is an international award-winning magician who has been called "The New Face Of Magic" by media outlets around the world. Jake performs regularly for Fortune 500 companies, pro sports teams, sold-out theaters, and television shows. He was the youngest headliner to ever sell out the esteemed Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater in Philadelphia, and Jake is currently on a history-making tour with the world-famous Savannah Bananas. Live on ESPN+, Jake became the first magician to perform magic on the field during a professional baseball game. Last summer, Jake was be featured in the ESPN+ original series, Bananaland. Outside of being a world-class magician, Jake is a huge Philadelphia Flyers and Penn State football fan, and an avid musician.You can experience Jake's incredibly fun style of magic by clicking the button below, and by connecting with him on LinkedIn, or following him on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @TheMagicOfJakeSchwartz to be kept up to date with future shows/appearances!P.S. - don't worry, Jake will not talk about himself in the third person during your show https://www.jakeofspades.com/https://www.facebook.com/The-Magic-Of-Jake-Schwartz-623819367720414/https://www.instagram.com/themagicofjakeschwartz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-schwartz-a24a85158/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Are you struggling with obesity due to working long hours and a sedentary lifestyle? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle of overworking and unhealthy habits, with no way out? Joining me on Thursday's episode of Shut Up and GRIND is Martin Sharp and we will tackle the important topic of overcoming obesity caused by working too much. Our guest expert shares their personal journey of transforming their health and lifestyle and offers practical tips and advice for others who are struggling with similar challenges. Through candid conversation and insightful guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of obesity and how to break free from unhealthy patterns. You'll also learn how to make simple, sustainable changes to your daily routine that can have a big impact on your health and well-being. Join us as we explore this important topic and discover how to reclaim your health and happiness. https://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLife https://twitter.com/martinsharpuk https://www.martinsharp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/martinsharpuk/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and uncertainty of the world around you? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about things that are beyond your control?In this week's episode of Shut Up and GRIND, we explore the powerful concept of "dealing with what is in your control". Our guest expert, Brenda Kokiai, shares tips and insights on how to focus your energy on the things you can change, rather than getting bogged down by the things you can't.Through real-life examples and practical advice, you'll learn how to take control of your mindset and approach to life, so that you can feel more empowered and less stressed.Join us as we dive deep into this important topic and discover how to live a more peaceful, centered, and fulfilled life.https://www.facebook.com/brenda.kokiai?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/brendakokiai Book Link: https://thepowertoriseabove.com.au/product/sacred-promise/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Jason Latas of Quantum Body Performance Coaching has been an adventure guide and quantum wellness coach for 3 decades. He has personally guided many fortune 500 CEOs and major business owners on custom adventures across the globe. He also personally coaches many traveling entrepreneurs to help them stay mentally and physically fit while traveling and running their businesses. He enjoys helping people feel good in their skin again and perform better in their personal and business lives. Jason has been featured in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Spa Magazine, Modern Bride, Conde Naste, Outside Magazine, The Outdoor Journal, as well as on ESPN, The Travel Channel, ABC, Ford Adventure Outfitters, Planet X TV and many other national and international venues. Many of these videos can be seen on You Tube https://jasonlatas.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support

Joining the show is Entrepreneur, author, and menopause awareness advocate Sandy Davies! Sandy’s mantra is it is never too late and we are never too old. Sandy has finally found the time to pursue her lifelong dream of authorship.  In addition to writing, an allergic reaction during perimenopause launched Sandy out of semi-retirement to become the Queensland Australia-based formulator and founder of award-winning HappyPause™ Balm for women. When not writing and heightening menopause awareness, Sandy enjoys helping others and spending time with her husband and their rescue dog Karma hunting nautilus shells along the fringing reefs on the edge of The Coral Sea. Sandy’s latest anthology The Power to Rise Above about resilience and teenage bullying is available now. She is also the #1 Amazon best-selling author of Sacred Promise with Dr. Tererai Trent and Courage & Confidence: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Business. https://thepowertoriseabove.com.au/ https://www.amazon.com/Power-Rise-Above.../dp/0645548901/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support