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A real play podcast where a long time juggalo and his friends sit down to play a table top role playing game set at the GATHERING OF THE JUGGALOS. Rob from what is a juggalo is joined by Schmeev from Juggalo Judgment, Jigglz from Underground Table, SparkNutz and Dane. Each player has a different level of exposure to icp and the gathering, and set out to explore this unpredictable environment. Rob is the Juggalo Master Schmeev plays Trey Dane plays Ally Sparknutz plays Nikolai Jigglz plays Me ...
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Join Lauren Huffmaster, a metastatic breast cancer survivor, as she discusses the emotional side effects of cancer. Lauren's philosophy on emotional health and healing provides us all hope in and through traumatic situations.
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Visions of BVA

Blinded Veterans Association

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Visions of BVA” is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the rich stories, challenges, and achievements within the Blinded Veterans Association community. Through compelling narratives, insightful interviews, and the latest developments in accessible technology, this podcast aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of blind veterans, offering education, inspiration, and a sense of connection. With special episodes featuring influential guests and coverage of significant eve ...
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Join us in this inspiring episode of “Visions of BVA,” where Jeanie and Robert Murphy open up about their personal and poignant journeys through adversity. From confronting severe medical diagnoses and the rigors of military service to enduring the pain of loss, our guests discuss the challenges that reshaped their lives. This episode highlights th…
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Join us for a deep dive into the Winter 2024 edition of the BVA Bulletin. In this episode we explore impactful stories and updates from the Blinded Veterans Association. We’ll discuss key updates from BVA’s leadership including insights from Paul Mimms the National President and legislative advocacy highlights from Donald D. Overton Jr. Dive into t…
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This episode features a conversation with Lauren and Audrey Graves, a mom and educator who was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer after the birth of her son in 2006 and currently is living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Audrey shares her journey through being a mom and an educator, she currently works as the Principal of the Nebraska Center for the…
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Rob and the players introduce themselves, the characters, and the whole premise of this podcast. We hope you'll stick around and join us for future episodes. Please join us in the upc: https://discord.com/invite/r6ua4PJv3X Spread the love and tell people to listen to us using the hashtag #ttgotj and then come to the UPC and tell us where you posted…
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In this episode, Zach Tidwell, a 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran who lost his sight following a suicide attempt, shares his story. Transitioning from a focus on clinical psychology to coding, Tidwell emphasizes the critical need for accessible software development. He recounts his challenges and achievements in learning to code as a blind individu…
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This special podcast episode takes you on a comprehensive journey through the latest updates and reflections from the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) following their 2023 convention. Beginning with an introduction that sets the stage, the episode delves into key insights from the President’s Page, legislative changes, and an inspiring message fr…
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On this episode of Adventures with Scars Lauren welcomes Lori Ponce! Lori is a wife and mother of three girls. She homeschools her daughters and teaches adults with disabilities. She is passionate about exercise and has a personal training certification. In 2021, her life was significantly changed when her youngest was diagnosed at age four with St…
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Rob and the players introduce themselves, the characters, and the whole premise of this podcast. We hope you'll stick around and join us for future episodes. Please join us in the upc: https://discord.com/invite/r6ua4PJv3X Spread the love and tell people to listen to us using the hashtag #ttgotj and then come to the UPC and tell us where you posted…
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In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Corporal Matthew Bradford, who overcame profound challenges after being wounded in Iraq. Born with a deep sense of duty intensified by the events of 9/11, Bradford’s life took a dramatic turn when he sustained injuries that resulted in the loss of his legs and vision.…
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On this episode of Adventures with Scars, Lauren welcomes guest Melanie Anderson. Melanie has supported and led organizations serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 30 years. As a driven human service professional and active single parent to two amazing young adults (ages 19 and 22), she knows how to help and suppo…
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In the inaugural episode of “Visions of BVA,” Steve Baskis invites listeners to embark on an enlightening journey through the experiences of the blind and visually impaired community, offering insights into live events, tech developments, and personal stories. The podcast aims to serve as a dynamic platform for the Blinded Veterans Association, fea…
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Dive into the heart of the blind veteran community with ‘Visions of BVA,’ a podcast that brings you closer to the stories, challenges, and triumphs of those who’ve served. From the latest in assistive technology to the powerful narratives of female veterans and special event coverage, each episode is a testament to resilience and community spirit. …
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On this episode of Adventures with Scars Lauren welcomes guest Kandy Salby! Kandy is a retired high school English teacher, mother of 2 college kids and stepmom to 2 younger kids, living with stage 4 colon cancer for the last 3 and a half years. Cancer has motivated her to explore and experience the amazing power of healing through mind, body & sou…
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Lauren's guest today is Mandy and we are going to let her introduce herself. "My name is Mandy Johnson Bryant and I have a fabulous husband Daniel and two wonderful boys, Jonah, age 13, and Jesse, age 10. Most days I appreciate how blessed I am but other days are hard. God gave me two godly, faithful men to share my life with. My first husband, Jam…
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In this episode Lauren welcomes guest Josh Tidwell, a cancer co-survivor who lost his wife Cassie Tidwell to cancer. Cassie and Josh were one of the first families Adventure Therapy was able to help send on a retreat to the Tiny Home in Tennessee. She was so impacted by the time of rest and retreat that she expressed a desire to start an organizati…
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In this episode Lauren welcomes guest Krista Kusuma, Krista is President at Experience First Consulting, which she founded to divine and nurture the potential of leaders of all levels within museums and cultural organizations, creating purposeful transformation. She has helped hundreds of people multiply their talent, work smarter not harder, and l…
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Lauren's guest for this episode is her husband Dr. Clifton Huffmaster! They discuss all the things that are involved with being a family that has been impacted by cancer and specifically being a co-survivor. This discussion is a glimpse into the life of our founder and will be an encouragement to anyone who has been touched by cancer. Some organiza…
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In this episode, Lauren welcomes Shana, mother of four, who is also living with breast cancer. Shana shares her cancer story and how she parents while cancering. Lots of inspiring stories and funny moments in this episode, Shana even shares her secret to a good life. Spend some time with these two women as they connect and chat about their lives wi…
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On today's episode, Lauren sits down with mom, wife, and hula dancer Rachelle Jenio. Listen as Rachelle shares her story of living with Metastatic Breast Cancer for the last 6 years and how she is dealing with the fear, isolation and broken identity. She also shares about how her and her husband decided to keep her diagnosis mostly private for the …
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In this episode, Lauren has a conversation with co-survivor, Shirley Padgett. Lauren has known Shirley for five years, two of her daughter's had Shirley as their second-grade teacher and she is loved by all. She and her husband Steve loved each other and lived well! They traveled and celebrated life. They also served others in and out of their care…
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Season 2 of Adventures with Scars opens up with a conversation between Lauren and Katie Harris, a young metastatic mother who participates in Leslie's Week. Katie became familiar with Adventure Therapy when Lauren spoke at Stage4Change, a conference hosted by Leslie's Week. Katie realized, when in preparation for sharing her story at this year's St…
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Giving back should look different for everyone because we are all unique! Giving back doesn't need to be about giving money to a cause. Funding is always helpful, but your presence is infinitely more helpful, giving back means using when is uniquely you for the sake of someone else. In this episode, Lauren will talk about this season in the healing…
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This episode Lauren talks all things restoration. Restoration is a beautiful opportunity. It is the gift of cancer. Once our life has been swept clean by the fires that are a cancer diagnosis and a cancer treatment, then we sit in the void of our damaged talents and broken dreams, then we begin to dream for a restoration. During this phase of survi…
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In this episode Lauren talks about the season after the void which is a fragile, tender season of growth. The painful experiences of cancer are in the past, but uncertainty still hangs in the air. There are many low moments as we first feel raw even in the slightest shifts in the wind, but there are other moments where we feel our strength rising. …
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The Void is the first season of survivorship that occurs in the first year after treatment. During treatment, all your strength focuses on surviving. Moving through your treatment calendar and recovering is all you can do. Then, one day, you ring the bell and get a certificate of completion. Someone declares treatments are over, and you are now “a …
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When mountains are on fire, you can smell it from 100s of miles away. Smoke fills the air and erases the horizon. Ash falls from the sky, and even the best moments are covered in a layer of someone else’s hopes that no longer exist. When a terminal diagnosis surrounds you, your dreams are fluttering around those who are allowed to live. When your l…
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There is a difference between a cure and being healed. A cure ensures no further damage is going to be done to your body or mind. A cure is what research creates and what a pink ribbon represents; it is what we think we want. Healing reverses all the damage, brokenness, and scars. Healing is what we need. In this episode Lauren discusses how we nee…
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During the global pandemic, we all experience the impact of isolation. As humans, not only do we need social interaction and physical touch, but our mental health is also dependent on relationships. We are happiest when we live in community. When cancer treatments end, our mind is exhausted. We are physically tired, relationally stretched thin and …
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How much thought do we give to protecting our true identity? Just as we would take time to purchase identity theft insurance, shred all personal documents or create unique and elaborate passwords for virtual interactions, we must develop rituals in life that preserve and protect our most authentic identity. Identity is the set of expectations, stre…
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Most would assume that courage is the opposite of fear, but that is not so. Fear is a constricting emotional response to an expected negative outcome in the future. The opposite of fear is joy. Joy is an expansive emotional response to an expected overwhelmingly positive outcome in every future situation. Lauren calls this irrational optimism. In t…
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We get manuals listing what to expect from the physical side effects of cancer and any medications or treatments we are on. There is so much information about the physical part of cancer, but nothing about the emotional toll cancer takes on the individual and the loved ones involved. It is vital that we start recognizing the common emotional side e…
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In this episode Lauren shares about how the language we choose around cancer is important and it needs to address the person not just as a patient. To find out more about Lauren's nonprofit Adventure Therapy go to www.adventurefound.org. To visit Adventure Therapy's cancer coaching platform go to www.risefound.com To visit Lauren's website go to ww…
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The intention of this podcast is to tell the story of cancer. Not just my story, but the many others that have impacted the world. We must not only heal physically from cancer, but emotionally as well. The emotional side effects of cancer are never talked about and that needs to change to bring total healing to a person and their loved ones. So com…
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In this episode, Lauren shares her cancer story. It was a bittersweet experience to be diagnosed with stage four breast cancer at the age of 37 for Lauren. The thought of her young children and what that label would mean to them overwhelmed her. At the same time, she felt empowered, in a way she says, she had waited to be empowered her entire life.…
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What do Insane Clown Posse and Mickey Mouse have in common? If you said "they used to be signed to Hollywood Records, a subsidiary of Disney" you're right, but you're also wrong as fuck. They're both key parts of the life of this week's juggalo homie, Lori! She's a therapist and long time juggalo. We talk about all sorts of fun things like tough mu…
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They said it couldn't happen, they said it wouldn't last, but boys and girls and everyone we got an episode for that ass! So a few weeks ago I interviewed Mike aka Straight Edge Juggalo, from the Juggalo Judgment podcast. This is the stuff that didn't make it into the original episode. We're just kind of hanging out and shooting the shit. Mike's co…
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What up juggalos?! I got to shoot the shit with that mother fucking straight edge juggalo, not to be confused with the other straight edge juggalo from western PA who hosts a juggalo podcast or this dude I met once back in the day. This is the one, the only, known far and wide as Mike from juggalo judgment. After you give this episode a listen, hea…
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