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Oct. 18, 2022
Assistive Technology with Matt Philipenko
Matt Philipenko returns to expand on the assistive devices and software that makes his world go ‘round. As a Microsoft Office Ranger, Matt is passionate about Windows and Office accessibility. Matt takes John for a tour of new and improved Magnifier and ...
Guest: Matt Philipenko
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Sept. 27, 2022
Thomas and Reid My Mind Radio
Producer and host of Reid My Mind Radio, Thomas Reid, stops by to share his journey that started as an infant with a rare form of cancer, retinoblastoma, that eventually took both of his eyes and how life began anew in 2004. Thomas explains what he does ...
Guest: Thomas Reid
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Sept. 20, 2022
Bethany Cody: Don’t Dream It’s Over
As a teenager in South Australia, Bethany Cody, only experienced minor and somewhat random signs of a visual impairment. During her driver training she was concerned about driving at night. After consulting with an optometrist, she was referred to a spec...
Guest: Bethany Cody
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Sept. 6, 2022
Ren Leach and Audio Description
For more than 10 years Ren Leach has provided broadcast-quality Voice Over recordings for countless TV and radio commercials and video productions. In the last six months he has directed his voice efforts to Audio Description. Ren stops by to talk about ...
Guest: Ren Leach
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Aug. 30, 2022
Hindsight Is 20/200 with Chad Bouton
Host of the Hindsight Is 20/200 podcast, Chad Bouton, stops by to share about his journey growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) . The ups and downs and advise he would give his younger self to take advantage of his disadvantages. Chad also discusses ...
Guest: Chad Bouton
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Aug. 23, 2022
Rise Up with Matt Philipenko
Matt Philipenko stops by to share his journey with the rare retinal disease Stargardts, how it affected him and his family and why he developed the mindset to Rise Up rather than roll over. Matt also discusses the extraordinary nomadic adventure that ult...
Guest: Matt Philipenko
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Aug. 9, 2022
Stephanae McCoy and Bold Blind Beauty
Stephanae McCoy stops by to share her unique sight loss story and talk about the advocacy platform she created called Bold Blind Beauty. which celebrates a diverse and inclusive community through empowerment, connection, and barrier breaking. Stephanae a...
Guest: Stephanae McCoy
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July 19, 2022
Chris Peltz and The Blind Grilling Experience
The most interesting griller in the world, Chris Peltz, stops by with an update on season two of his podcast, The Blind Grilling Experience. Chris and John discuss the numerous accessible tools available for outdoor grilling and John shares his experienc...
Guest: Chris Peltz
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June 21, 2022
Hypothetically Speaking
Erin is back with more questions for John. In a twist, these questions are hypotheticals that force them to choose the better of two bad options. Fun and laughter ensue. What would you choose?
Guest: Erin
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April 5, 2022
André van Hall, The Curiosity Instigator
Professional Speaker & Curiosity Instigator André van Hall stops by to help us unleash the power of what if to awaken curiosity, so we can instigate change, adapt and innovate. André also shares his vision loss story, about his book, The Curiosity of Ch...
Guest: André van Hall
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March 22, 2022
Andrew Donald
Andrew Donald, also known as the Nocturnal Archer, is a professional pianist, vocalist and music educator living and working in Melbourne, Australia. HE stops by to talk about life with Rod-monochromatism, a rare vision impairment that causes an extreme...
Guest: Andrew Donald
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March 1, 2022
Chad E Foster - Part Two
Chad E Foster is back to continue the conversation about how he was able to take advantage of disadvantages, embrace discomfort and change his mindset to experience tremendous growth and personal development. Chad also talks us through the experience of ...
Guest: Chad E Foster
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Feb. 15, 2022
Brittany Culp
Founder of Blind Fury Fitness, Brittany Culp, stops by to share why she believes that mental health and physical fitness go hand-in-hand, and contribute to the overall wellness of individuals. Brittany also talks about her journey with sight loss due to ...
Guest: Brittany Culp
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Feb. 1, 2022
Chad E Foster and Blind Ambition
Author of Blind Ambition, Chad E Foster, stops by to talk about his journey with retinitis pigmentosa and share some funny and painful trials and tribulations along the way. Chad also reflects on his transformation from victim to visionary, how his life ...
Guest: Chad E Foster
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Dec. 21, 2021
Steve Bate
Steve Bate, MBE stops by to share how the shock of his Retinitis Pigmentosa diagnosis may have been the best thing that ever happened to him. In just a few years Steve adapted his dreams of outdoor adventure into cycling and won Paralympic gold and world...
Guest: Steve Bate, MBE
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Dec. 14, 2021
Becky Andrews
Becky Andrews, CMHC stops by to share about her journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa, her business Resilient Solutions and some extraordinary athletic adventures. Becky also reflects on her memoir and gives John some much needed parenting advice....
Guest: Becky Andrews, CMHC
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Dec. 7, 2021
John Bramblitt
The great, John Bramblitt, stops by to share his unique story of vision loss and how his childhood passion for drawing developed into a career as a world-renowned painter. John describes his creative process, how he perceives colors from music and how he...
Guest: John Bramblitt
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Nov. 2, 2021
See-Through With Lance Johnson
Lance Johnson stops by to talk about his journey in the early stages of retinitis pigmentosa and how, as the host of The See-Through Podcast, he aims to create transparency on disabilities and the champions with them. Lance and John discuss several of th...
Guest: Lance Johnson
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Oct. 26, 2021
Morten Bonde
Have you ever thought to yourself; “What do I want out of life?” After receiving a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 29, Morten Bonde did. Through subsequent struggles and increasing stress, he decided that he was going to change his mindset to ch...
Guest: Morten Bonde
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Oct. 12, 2021
Mariagrazia Buttitta
Mariagrazia Buttitta stops by to share her story of growing up in Sicily with Cone Dystrophy, a rare eye disease and her work with Eye2Eye. She also discusses her book, Now I See, where she chronicles her struggles with acceptance, mental health and give...
Guest: Mariagrazia Buttitta
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Oct. 5, 2021
Kevin Brousard
Three-time world Shot Put and Discus champion, Kevin Brousard stops by to share how sports dramatically changed the trajectory of his life after struggling with a tremendously rare eye condition as a child. Kevin also talks about his work with the United...
Guest: Kevin Brousard
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Sept. 28, 2021
Meditation For Everyone
Author of Meditation For Everyone, Jay W Spillers stops by to talk about the tremendous benefits of meditation and share tips and best practices for getting started. Jay also elaborates on how stillness, mindfulness and affirmations are the keys to succe...
Guest: Jay W Spillers
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Aug. 24, 2021
Jill Wheatley
For Jill Wheatley, it was a day like any other when a sudden accident caused a traumatic brain injury. She stops by to tell her survival story of more than two years, seven hospitals in three countries. Jill also shares her struggle with an eating disord...
Guest: Jill Wheatley