From Bullied to The Biggest Loser: Roberto Hernandez on Gratitude, Grit & Guiding Today’s Youth

What happens when gratitude meets grit — and transforms an entire life?

Roberto Hernandez — high school teacher, father, and Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser — joins Spirit of Gratitude for a powerful conversation on self-awareness, bullying, and reclaiming your inner spirit in an era of distraction and digital pressure. With heartfelt honesty, Roberto shares how his upbringing, faith, and his father’s unwavering values shaped the man he is today.

From battling weight and self-doubt to standing as a role model for students and parents alike, Roberto unpacks the emotional layers behind transformation — and why community, structure, and gratitude are key to raising resilient youth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating parenting, education, or personal growth in today’s challenging world.

✅ You'll learn:

• How gratitude and structure can radically change a young person’s life
• The hidden effects of bullying and tech on youth mental health
• How faith and self-awareness reignite your inner strength
• Practical parenting insights from both the classroom and home
• The real story behind Roberto’s weight loss and Biggest Loser victory
  
  
  

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Small daily wins build life-changing momentum.
• Inner spirit is strengthened through community and self-belief.
• Your story can be the breakthrough someone else is waiting for.
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play to hear how Roberto Hernandez turned adversity into purpose — and how you can, too.