S3EP11 | Turning Pain Into Purpose: Joe Delagrave’s Story of Resilience

One moment changed his body. Not his purpose. 

In this powerful episode of the Soul Goals Podcast, we sit down with Joe Delagrave, former college football player, U.S. Paralympic athlete and medalist, and one of today’s most impactful voices on resilience, mindset, and overcoming adversity. 

Joe opens up about his world  before his injury, his life-altering accident, and the mental battles that followed. From competing in the U.S. Paralympic Games to head coaching for the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby team, Joe’s life has followed a path that has been anything but smooth but has given him the gift of transforming pain into purpose and the awareness that what happens when we dive in and choose to live fully despite our struggles can bring.

Joe shares how resilience isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. 

Today, Joe uses his story to inspire others to push past limitations, redefine success, and rise stronger after life’s toughest moments. This episode is a reminder that your circumstances do not get the final word. 

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