Best Grace McBride Podcasts (2024)

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Judy Born 1952 - proof positive you can grow up without safe mobility and enjoy life to the fullest! 1:40:11

9d ago1:40:11

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Judy is a poster child of success absent safe mobility. As a child, she had light and color vision – and that means she was mobility visually impaired. In the 1950s, she learned to use the long cane, but she wasn’t allowed to take it home until she was older. She didn’t really start using a long cane until grad school. She and her husband go on gra…

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Don McBride born 1936 became blind at age 11, O&M instructor before it was a grad degree. Part II 1:35:15

1M ago1:35:15

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In every accomplishment – the O&M instructor in me wishes more value had been placed on his safety. His life is filled with accomplishments and yet- all I can hear is just how freakin’ hard it has been for him to get around safely and he blames himself – not the inferior tools he’s been provided… He taught orientation and mobility (O&M) too – learn…

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Embrace Grace: Pro Life, Pro Love w/ Amy Ford | S11 E10 1:18:38

4M ago1:18:38

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This week on Sinner Saint Sister, Amy Ford, national speaker and author and co-founder of Embrace Grace, joins us to deliver pro life, pro love encouragement as we seek to create a culture of maternal support in a post Roe world. Amy is wise and vulnerable, generous and hopeful. She understands the desperation around an unplanned pregnancy, laments…

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Leaving Loneliness Behind w/ Regina Boyd | S11 E9 54:45

4M ago54:45

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Regina Boyd, a licensed therapist, author, wife and mom, shares her wisdom on the loneliness epidemic and how to combat our lack of social connection and growing isolation. With reflection, insight, tips, and her own personal struggle, she points us away from the harms of living as lone rangers and towards God’s intention of holy belonging. Connect…

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Neurodivergent Brain in a Neurotypical World w/ Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart | S11 E8 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

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Fan, host, producer favorite, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is back to talk to us about the highs and lows of ADHD and surviving and thriving in a neurotypical world with a neurodivergent brain. This episode is full of easy explanations, helpful compensations, and as usual, Dr. Lockhart’s warm wisdom. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscr…

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Don McBride born 1936 became blind at age 11, O&M instructor before it was a grad degree. 1:37:57

5M ago1:37:57

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This week is a real treat- I found Don McBride’s interview, he was born in 1936. He is a great storyteller and gives amazing insight into what it was like to be blind child in the 1940s and 50s- he became blind at age 11, he attend residential school and so had certain advantages – but, there wasn’t white cane safety at the time and his older broth…

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Frances born 1952, RLF, prefers her Dog Guide over Long Canes 1:06:24

5M ago1:06:24

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We are entering the 1950s with Frances who was born 1952 seven years after the first white cane was taught to a blinded veteran of WWII. She remembered knowing that she had to wait to learn to use a long cane once she became 15. This is a terrific discussion of her dog guide use and paratransit. If you’re curious about the reality of getting around…

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Taletha born 1951 with no light perception 1:03:12

5M ago1:03:12

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If you want some assurances that growing up blind, waiting until school age to get the first long cane can result in a well adjusted, fully employed and outgoing adult- then listen to Taletha. She compares working with O&M specialists who were sighted and blind. Overall, she felt she should have had much more time with either one of them – she had …

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The Leighton Show w/ Chip Leighton | S11 E7 1:09:45

5M ago1:09:45

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Internet sensation, Chip Leighton, joins us to discuss his social media success as everyone’s favorite dad and husband who calls ‘em like he sees ‘em and tells it like it is. Whether he’s instructing other husbands how to overly apologize, highlighting our kids’ idiosyncrasies or inspiring us with teenage snark, he’s taken the internet by storm wit…

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Crossing the Line w/ M. William Phelps | S11 E6 44:09

5M ago44:09

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In a break from the norm, or what you might expect from Sinner Saint Sister, I am interviewing a TRUE true crime expert, M. William Phelps, author of over 40 true crime books, producer host and consultant on many tv productions, and creator and host of the podcasts Crossing the Line and host of Paper Ghosts, respectively. Together we discussed huma…

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Practices for Embodied Living w/Hillary McBride | S11 E5 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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Dr. Hillary L. McBride joins Sinner Saint Sister to discuss practices using the body as a tool for healing. Through self-acceptance and self-awareness, Dr. McBride walks us through embodiment and disembodiment, valid arguments/ explanations for both (respectively), and our relationship between our physical beings, cognitive proclivities and emotion…

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Patricia, born 1951 - To Use or Not To Use the White Cane The conflict is real 44:30

6M ago44:30

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Patricia Montgomery is a terrific example of the seeds the world has sown. People with visual impairments are expected to be visually capable and blind people are expected to be treated as if they are sighted. Blindness and visual impairment are the most blatant form of stereotyping and marginalizing of a disability group out in the open. Consider …

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Field Notes for the Wilderness w/ Sarah Bessey | S11 E4 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

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Sarah Bessey is a trusted sage and guide. She’s a thought leader— a holy mix of pastor, poet and friend. In this episode we discuss social media, doubt, heartbreak, wig walls, and the release of her fifth book, Field Notes for the Wilderness. Sarah preaches a Gospel that restores the broken and bears the heavy. She’s attentive, wise and playful. Yo…

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Every Season Sacred w/ Kayla Craig | S11 E3 53:10

6M ago53:10

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Kayla Craig is a writer, entrepreneur, artist, friend, wife, mom and disciple. Her latest book, Every Season Sacred, seeks to breathe room into our lives for deeper spirituality and more meaningful connection.Together we talk about changing seasons and messy middles, shifting priorities and holy space. Her writing is deep but accessible so it shoul…

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Find Your Happy w/ Sheena Melwani | S11 E2 44:34

6M ago44:34

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Every now and then, while scrolling Tiktok, I will watch someone’s content and know for sure that what you see is what you get and immediately want to find a patio for a margarita, or a couch for some coffee, and be friends. Sheena Melwani is one of those media personalities whose positivity is sincere, whose joy is a magnet. It was all my pleasure…

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Fair Play w/ Eve Rodsky | S11 E1 1:03:45

6M ago1:03:45

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My guest today, Eve Rodsky, author of Finding Your Unicorn Space and Fair Play, is here to tell us about her highly acclaimed system that completely revolutionizes how women balance their to do lists, reclaim their time, and rediscover what makes them interesting. Her book, Fair Play, is part of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. It has been made into …

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For far too long adults have held an unrealistic expectation that blind babies will walk independently without the protection of a white cane. 12:05

7M ago12:05

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This is the soundtrack of the video posted on YouTube. It shows footage from 1960s and audio tape interviews of children born blind in the 1950s. Marcia new she was blind when she entered kindergarten. She noticed her peers ran around and she didn’t. Running without a two-step safety buffer is not recommended. A 1966 blind high schooler is shown be…

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BREAKING NEWS! Real Tape of Interview with Maureen born 1950 - Dives Deep into Real Life of Living Blind in NYC and Beyond 1:44:28

7M ago1:44:28

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Maureen Moscato – a really good friend of mine – she is so funny. I found the original tape – It is worth a relisten!! She is much funnier than I am playing her!! Yay!! Maureen is a real treasure – her stories reveal a woman who grew up in the school of hard knocks and her resiliency go her through – but if you’re interested in the pros and cons of…

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Suffering Well w/ Gloria Purvis 1:05:03

8M ago1:05:03

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I have admired the work and example of Dr. Gloria Purvis for quite some time. She is a radio and media personality, Catholic author, speaker, scholar and activist who lives life with humble trust. She hosted Morning Glory, an international radio show, and is now hosting her own podcast, the Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media. In this episode …

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Episode 136: The Shift Film w/ Brock Heasley 48:59

8M ago48:59

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Writer and Director, Brock Heasley, is always such a delightful, insightful guest. It was all my honor to talk with him about what it’s like to release art into the world as his first feature film is in theaters now!! With the subtlety of good storytelling and the thrill of worthy adventure, The Shift delivers a thrill of hope for today’s weary wor…

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Marcia born blind in 1950 Classic Story of Growing up Independent without a Mobility Tool 1:48:26

11M ago1:48:26

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Marcia, born in 1950, is an example of what everyone would like me to understand – she is such a successful person (may she rest). Born blind she was an independent child – from her accounts she hated the long cane as a child, and she didn’t need it. This is the story that every parent wants to hear – that their child will grow up like Marcia – a s…

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The Making of Dear Alana w/ Simon K. Fung S10 E10 1:12:19

11M ago1:12:19

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This episode feels important. I recently listened to Dear Alana, the number 1 show on Apple Podcasts, and was gripped by how intimately listeners were let in to the turmoil experienced by many Christians who are gay through the life and death of Alana Chen. Simon K. Fung, creator of Dear Alana, shared Alana’s life with careful detail and reverent d…

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Jerry born visually impaired in 1950 difficulties traveling at night especially winter conditions 1:04:28

11M ago1:04:28

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Today I’m sharing the interview with Jerry, conducted March 11, 2001. He is visually impaired, but not mobility visually impaired, except at night. His experiences at night in winter snow demonstrate the resilience of mankind in the face of daunting odds, but also how alone people with visual impairments feel – never once had he considered bringing…

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Betty born 1950 with ROP first cane 1967 1:06:31

12M ago1:06:31

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Betty grew up without a mobility tool – she will not admit to having any difficulties in her life, and on the surface one can attest – she is the embodiment of success. She is educated, she has a job, she is well-spoken and capable. As an O&M instructor – my interest is in the travel decision. She talked about using a guide to move about and she wa…

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Laugh to Keep From Crying w/ Kristina Hart S10 E9 47:18

1y ago47:18

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Kristina Hart and I laugh and hot take our way through the many difficulties of life in this fun conversation that includes a little of this and a little of that. What do Binny Hinn, Twitter, Hillsong, and Dating Apps have in common? Well, not much… except the two of us laughing to keep from crying. Follow Kristina @edgykristina on socials Subscrib…

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Modern Dating w/ Clare McCallan S10 E8 1:01:53

1y ago1:01:53

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Clare McCallan sits down with me for some REAL TALK about modern dating— hits and misses, trends and tips— and she says all the quiet parts out loud! You’ll love this frank discussion with someone in the trenches of trying to find a partner in a changing world while maintaining Christian values. Connect with Clare on Instagram @clare_mccallan Subsc…

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Kathleen born 1946 with low vision and acquired a long cane at age 48 1:24:27

1y ago1:24:27

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Today’s interview is with Kathleen, born in 1949 with retinopathy of prematurity. Her story life with this vision is one of living in the margins as far as getting services. She had no specialized services as a child, conceivably she was considered to have too much vision – she was not “legally blind”. She got her first cane at age 48 – for protect…

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Gloria born with low vision in 1949 talks about her transition to a cane user at age of 40 58:44

1y ago58:44

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Gloria grew up with low vision, she couldn’t read street signs or see important details but moved about her world with her peers. She remembered having no difficulty getting around her hometown or otherwise, until she lost more of her vision when she was 40 years old. That caused her to lose her job and relearn how to get about places she knew well…

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Internet Friends Can Be Real Friends w/ Retha Nichole S10 E7 1:14:05

1y ago1:14:05

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Every now and then it is all my pleasure to devote an episode to getting to know someone by asking them random but revealing questions. In this episode I play 20 Questions with Retha Nichole because I think one of the unsung joys of friendship is introducing your friends to each other in hopes they will find their own connection. Internet friends a…

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Parenting Teens w/ Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart S10 E6 1:11:47

1y ago1:11:47

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Raising teenagers isn’t for the faint of heart. As our children grow up, seek independence, and make their own decisions our guidance as parents has never felt more crucial. Yet, often this is the time when we feel the most disconnected. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares how we can establish good connection, keep effective communication, and practice …

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Doug born 1948 began O&M instruction in 1976 1:37:29

1y ago1:37:29

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Today’s show is with Doug Schading. We spoke together August 15, 2001. He was born in 1948 and was visually impaired he had one good eye that had narrow field, but acuity of 20/80. At age 28 his vision deteriorated even in his good eye and he couldn’t travel independently any more. His perspective on traveling early with limited vision, his experie…

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Making of a Mystic w/ Kevin Sweeney S10 E5 1:10:01

1y ago1:10:01

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Mysticism. Wonder. Presence. Kevin Sweeney, author of Making of a Mystic and Joy of Letting Go, shares his wisdom, creativity, and inner mystic in a delightful and thought provoking conversation that is sure to leave you thinking and praying and wanting to create more space in your life for holy moments. Get Kevin's book here: https://www.amazon.co…

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Evangelization w/ Dr. Alex Gotay S10 E4 1:11:51

1y ago1:11:51

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A down to earth conversation about changing the world one person at a time with Dr. Alex Gotay: prolific speaker, renowned author & Catholic thought leader. In this episode Dr. Alex Gotay shares his passion for God’s people and how to most lovingly invite them to know the love of God and experience freedom in Christ. He’s honest, relatable, fiery a…

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Strong Like Water w/ Aundi Kolber S10 E3 1:07:53

1y ago1:07:53

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In this conversation with author, counselor and trauma survivor, Aundi Kolber, we learn new and more expansive definitions of strength. In her latest book, Strong Like Water, Aundi combines science, psychology, some hard fought knowledge, and the love of God to show us that while there’s no way through but through, healing is available to us. Aundi…

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Steve born 1947 first O&M lesson in High School 1:31:35

1y ago1:31:35

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Stephen Dresser –was born in 1947, he got his first long cane in 8th grade, but he wasn’t taught to use it as a probe and just hooked it on his arm. It wasn’t until high school that he finally received O&M instruction. He remembers having to be convinced that it was possible to move through space without bruises, tripping and clunking into the worl…

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Midlife Battle Cry w/ Dawn Barton S10 E2 54:05

1y ago54:05

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My new friend, Dawn Barton, has just the perspective we need when it comes to getting older. In this conversation about marching into our second chapters with a rallying battle cry, Dawn points out we are far more equipped to be the best versions of ourselves than we ever have been before and that God may just be getting started in using us to chan…

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I Mom So Hard S10 E1 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

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Kristin and Jen of I Mom So Hard are the best friend duo that went mega viral, became an internet sensation, and are now best selling authors, podcast hosts, and comedians with a national tour. Over the years they have used their wit and humor to make observations about momming—this thing we love so much but aren’t sure isn’t going to kill us. Thei…

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Jim born 1946 One Year After the Long Cane was Invented 55:44

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Jim said he wished he had had cane travel in grade school – instead of always sitting on the sidelines. He remembered moving about without the long cane and didn’t recall getting hurt, but when he attended his reunion getting about the campus as an adult he didn’t understand, how he managed without a long cane, because he bumped into a lot of bicyc…

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Beatrice born mobility visually impaired in 1944, blind in 1956, first O&M lesson in 1960 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

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Beatrice weighed 2 pounds when was born into a family that already had four children. Her mom and dad didn’t have insurance and avoided hospitals. I don’t think my mother real…my mother or father realized how poor my vision was. She remembered that she was only able to see partially out of her right eye. She didn’t realize how little sight she had …

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Michael was born sighted in 1943 and became blind in 1945 1:29:12

1+ y ago1:29:12

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This week is Michael born in 1943 – 2 years before the long cane was invented. He became blind at 2 years of age due to retinoblastoma. He received his first O&M instruction at the school for the blind from a blind adult. Michael details some of the strategies that the instructor employed to teach him to use sound and some funny outcomes as well. H…

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Myrna born blind in 1939 Used GPS Before it was Cool! 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

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Myrna is a very intelligent woman who studied music, a career many bright children born blind were funneled into, her husband was a blind piano tuner – another career historically taught to intelligent students at schools for the blind. Myrna broke free of it and joined the modern world in career of assistive technology. She was using GPS before it…

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Dr. Jo born 1939 with low vision, became blind age 11 1:23:45

1+ y ago1:23:45

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Jo was gifted in math and was quite capable, the first born – she helped look after her 3 siblings. Although long white canes had been used for 5 years when she became blind, one was not provided to her when she needed it. In school, there were plenty of ways for her to learn independently -she had talking books and eventually learned braille to re…

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Terri Born 1933 Mobility Visually Impaired Never had O&M instruction 1:12:46

1+ y ago1:12:46

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Terri prophetically remarked that without the radio’s noise as a beacon she would “end up going off track 2” is chilling for many reasons. First and foremost, that Terri died exactly as she prophesized, she walked (without a mobility tool) off track 2 into the path of an Amtrak train. One problem that may seem benign to sighted people, is her mispl…

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Suzanne born 1924 - got her first long cane when she was 24 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

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Suzanne grew up with severe visual impairment – she had no way to know if the drop was 6 inches or 60 inches. She got a long cane three short years after the veterans administration started using them and after a few hours of training incorporated it into her travel. Her family wasn’t thrilled by it – but she wasn’t about to go back to having risk …

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Marion born 1917 with one good eye and one bad eye 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

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Marion became blind at age 60 after a life of having one good eye and one bad eye. She was independent cane traveler before, but the methods of teaching her orientation and mobility at 60 left her in tears and a belief that it was her fault that she was no longer able to be independent when walking outside on her own. Marion tells us about a seriou…

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The Naughty Corner with Jen Fulwiler S9 E10 1:07:48

1+ y ago1:07:48

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We only have one life. Jen Fulwiler, this week’s guest, believes in life in abundance. For her that means raising a big family and chasing dreams, God right in the middle, stage directing it all. When it comes to work/ life balance Jen has written her own rules and lived life her own way encouraging women to pursue what calls them. This conversatio…

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January Wrap Up 16:59

1+ y ago16:59

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Grace gives an insightful summary of her interviews with Alvin, George and Frank. Visit our website: Email: info@Safetoddles.org TikTok Facebook YouTube Thanks for listening! Please, leave us a review, ask questions and share with your friends!! Please donate to help Safe Toddles Inc. achieve our mission to provide blind toddlers with a solution fo…

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A Year in the Word w/Meg Hunter-Kilmer S9 E9 1:23:13

1+ y ago1:23:13

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In this lively episode with Meg Hunter-Kilmer we cover a lot of ground. From sanctification, sacrifice, counter-cultural living, finding friendship with the Saints, and the beauty and gift of God’s Word, Meg shares her wisdom in a way that left me changed. Inspired, motivated, and gently nudged towards holiness, I have a feeling Meg has this effect…

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Alvin born severely visually impaired in 1930 in Illinois 1:03:28

1+ y ago1:03:28

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Alvin said, "I have two daughters and six grand kids. In my career I’ve done everything there is to do in my career. I used to teach mobility. I was superintendent of the Illinois visually handicapped, that’s the rehab center in Chicago. I’ve held about ever job there is. I even tried to drive a truck... This interview was conducted August 23, 1999…

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Conscious Discipline with Mr. Chazz Lewis S9 E8 1:09:42

1+ y ago1:09:42

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Mr. Chazz Lewis, an educational specialist, coach and podcast host, is committed to helping adults through childhood. With compassion, patience, insight, and humor Mr. Chazz teaches us how to respond to our children’s emotions and behaviors and equip them with the tools necessary to improve each day and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. I…

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