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Assistive Technology with Matt Philipenko
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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 ...
Thomas and Reid My Mind Radio
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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
Bethany Cody: Don’t Dream It’s Over
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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
Ren Leach and Audio Description
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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
Hindsight Is 20/200 with Chad Bouton
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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
Rise Up with Matt Philipenko
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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...
Stephanae McCoy and Bold Blind Beauty
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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...
Chris Peltz and The Blind Grilling Experience
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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
Hypothetically Speaking
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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
André van Hall, The Curiosity Instigator
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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...
Andrew Donald
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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...
Chad E Foster - Part Two
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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 ...
Brittany Culp
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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 ...
Chad E Foster and Blind Ambition
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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 ...
Steve Bate
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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...
Becky Andrews
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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....
John Bramblitt
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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...
See-Through With Lance Johnson
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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...
Morten Bonde
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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
Mariagrazia Buttitta
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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...
Kevin Brousard
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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...
Meditation For Everyone
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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...
One Year
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Sept. 14, 2021

One Year

The little podcast that could turns one! It’s been a tremendous year and 40 episodes and we’re just getting started. The star of the show Erin joins John to recap the first year of the podcast and what to expect in year two. John is excited to announce t...
Guest: Erin
Jill Wheatley
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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...