Best limitlessbb Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 190 - Accessibility and the Medical System 55:04

3d ago55:04

55:04

Shawn welcomes Keisha and Ishita back to the podcast to discuss challenges and barriers faced by some blind and partially sighted patients navigating the medical system, including their own lived experiences as well as the importance of accessible first aid training and challenging ableist assumptions that blind or partially sighted individuals can…

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Episode 189 - Exploring Prospective Careers 51:40

16d ago51:40

51:40

In this episode of the podcast Shawn welcomes Ashley back to the show (she previously appeared on Episode 69 where she discussed her own lived experience as someone with Low Vision) to talk about her career as a job developer and employment coach. Ashley shares her own personal journey overcoming employment barriers as a person with Low Vision befo…

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Episode 188 - Nothing About Us Without Us 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

Sometimes the best of intentions can backfire, especially when it comes to inclusivity and accessibility. This week Shawn welcomes disability advocate Amy Amantea to the show to discuss the notion of ‘performative allyship’ and ‘nothing about us without us’ when it comes to planning events designed for the disability community and share their own p…

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Episode 187 - Discussing Basic Blindness Etiquette 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

In this episode, Shawn is joined by Limitless Producer Rob Mineault for a discussion into some of the basic etiquette techniques when interacting with someone who is blind or partially sighted. From how to approach someone and start a conversation to how to properly assist with “sighted guide”, the two cover some of the basics for those who may hav…

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Episode 186 - A Discussion About Personal Safety 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Youth who are leaving home for the first time to attend post secondary school find themselves in many new situations which can be challenging to navigate, not the least of which are social situations such as parties or other crowded events. In this episode, Shawn and Keisha welcome first year University student Acacia to the podcast to discuss stra…

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Episode 185 - A Discussion About Belonging 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Blind or partially sighted individuals can sometimes feel excluded or experience a lack of belonging, whether it comes as a result of social situations with family or friends or larger, more generalized societal attitudes. In this episode Shawn welcomes Dougie, Keisha, and Clement back to the show where they discuss their own experiences of feeling…

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Episode 184 - Masking Our Vision Loss 55:12

3M ago55:12

55:12

For some individuals, sometimes not disclosing partial sight or blindness or not asking for help when it may be needed can be tempting. This week Shawn invites podcast regulars Ishita and Acacia back to the show to have an open and honest discussion about how they sometimes “mask their blindness”, some of the situations where they do it and explore…

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Episode 183 - Summer Camp Memories 48:32

3M ago48:32

48:32

For many youth, Summer Camp experiences are transformative and impactful in a multitude of different ways. This week Shawn welcomes co-hosts Clement, Alethea, and Nolan to discuss their past Camp experiences and favorite memories in order to highlight the importance that programs like this can have on youth who are blind or partially sighted. Blind…

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Episode 182 - Living With Blindness and Cerebral Palsy 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

Youth who have multiple disabilities can have a unique set of challenges and barriers to overcome. This week Shawn sits down with Priya, a Blind Beginnings program youth who has Cerebral Palsy as well as blindness to talk about her lived experience and about some of the challenges that she has faced living with multiple disabilities. Blind Beginnin…

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Episode 181 - Backhanded Compliments 43:35

4M ago43:35

43:35

Sometimes when people mean to pay a compliment with the best intentions, it may actually come off as insulting. This week Shawn is joined by Nolan, Ishita, and Nika to discuss their own experiences with backhanded compliments along with their strategies on dealing with it when it happens. Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth w…

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Episode 180 - What Does Artificial Intelligence Know About Blindness? 48:23

4M ago48:23

48:23

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the news these days, and most people by now have had an opportunity to interact with Chat-GPT, a tool that lets users enter prompts to receive humanlike images, text or videos that are created by AI. This week Shawn is joined by tech enthusiasts Clement, Jugaad, and Nolan to talk about the different ways AI …

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Episode 179 - Discussing Braille vs Audio Content 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

Join Shawn and co-hosts Jinnie and Clement this week for a conversation about some of the fundamental differences between engaging with content in a Braille format versus audio. From personal preferences to the importance of Braille literacy, they touch on multiple aspects as well as the pros and cons of both formats. Blind Beginnings’ mission is t…

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Episode 178 - Blind Travels with Ted Tahquechi 55:52

5M ago55:52

55:52

Pack those bags and get ready to hit the road! This week Shawn and co-hosts Keisha and Randi welcome Ted Tahequechi, a travel influencer, blogger, and photographer who also runs the website Blind Travels. They discuss his love of travel, how he adjusted after losing much of his vision in a car accident, and dive into travel tips and things to look …

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Episode 177 - A Discussion About Having Sighted Friends Part 3 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

This week we cap off our three part discussion about having sighted friends and acquaintances by inviting some of our high school aged youth to discuss what the experience of meeting new people in the high school environment is like. Shawn welcomes co-hosts Leena, Jugaad, and Nolan to provide insight and their own experiences being the only youth w…

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Episode 176 - A Discussion About Having Sighted Friends Part 2 1:03:15

5M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

This week Jinnie, Clement, and Shawn gather together once again to discuss the nuances of relationships with sighted friends in the second part of this fascinating conversation. They discuss the challenges of communicating needs to new friends while trying not to feel self conscious, how to handle people that are being too helpful or attentive, and…

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Episode 175 - A Discussion About Having Sighted Friends Part 1 1:02:09

6M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

This week Shawn is joined by co-hosts Jinnie and Clement for an open and honest discussion about the nuances of having and maintaining friendships with people who are sighted. It’s a fascinating conversation full of insights about everything from accepting help, finding teachable moments, and even building new friendships that you won’t want to mis…

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Episode 174 - A Discussion About “All The Light We Cannot See” 48:52

6M ago48:52

48:52

This week Shawn is joined by co-hosts Jinnie and Acacia to discuss the recent Netflix limited series adaptation of the book, “All The Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. They discuss the story, which centers around the character of Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl in Paris after it is invaded by Nazi Germany as well as how blindness was …

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Episode 173 - Scott Rees Swims The Georgia Straight for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

This week Shawn sits down with Scott Rees, who has retinitis pigmentosa and recently swam the Georgia Straight in order to raise money for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. They discuss how this epic 30 km open water fundraising swim came to be, what it was like to train, and what it was like on the day of the swim itself after 11 hours in the wat…

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Episode 172 - Let’s Meet Danielle and Leash of Hope 49:23

6M ago49:23

49:23

It’s the first episode of 2024, and this week Shawn and co-host Keisha welcome Danielle Main, President and Program Coordinator of Leash of Hope, an organization which trains rescue dogs to be service dogs to enable people with disabilities to enjoy more independent living. They discuss some of the benefits and challenges when it comes to using res…

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Episode 171 - Let’s Talk About Imposter Syndrome 54:39

8M ago54:39

54:39

Imposter Syndrome is the condition of being anxious or nervous and feeling like a “fraud” or a “phony” within a given community or job title. This week Shawn welcomes Acacia, Ishita, and Nina to talk about it in the context of being partially sighted and having this feeling of being stuck between the blind and sighted communities and not always fee…

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Episode 170 - Let’s Talk About Job Interviews 42:34

8M ago42:34

42:34

Looking for work when you are blind or partially sighted can feel daunting, overwhelming, and even a bit scary, especially the part where you have to interview for the job. This week Shawn welcomes co-host Keisha back to the show to discuss looking for work, specifically how to prepare for the job interview, things to consider and plan during your …

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Episode 169 - Let’s Talk About Blindness in India 40:57

8M ago40:57

40:57

The Limitless Podcast goes international this week as Shawn welcomes Jugaad and Jinnie to the show for a fascinating discussion about life in India as a person who is blind or partially sighted. They discuss the cultural differences in how blindness is viewed as well as how day to day life as a blind or partially sighted person can differ from dail…

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Episode 168 - Let’s Talk About If We Were Sighted For A Day 45:41

9M ago45:41

45:41

It is both Halloween and the last week of Blindness Awareness Month, so this week we’ve decided to do a bit of a monstrous mash-up of the two (kind of like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup)! It’s a full house on this episode as Shawn welcomes Jinnie, Acacia, Ishita, Jugaad, and Clement back for each to share what they would do if they each were “sighted…

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Episode 167 - Let’s Talk About Interacting With Someone Who Is Blind 42:53

9M ago42:53

42:53

In our continuing series of podcasts centered about learning about blindness for Blindness Awareness Month, this week Shawn welcomes Keisha back to the podcast to simulate certain scenarios that illustrate the best way to interact with someone who is blind or partially sighted. Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth who are blin…

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Episode 166 - Let’s Talk About Choosing to Use A White Cane 51:50

9M ago51:50

51:50

October 15th was White Cane Day. and this year to mark the occasion, we wanted to talk about white canes from a slightly different perspective. Join us as Shawn welcomes Acacia, Dougie, and Ishita to the show for a fascinating discussion about using a white cane later in life or choosing to use one even though you may have just enough vision to man…

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Episode 165 - Let’s Talk About What We Gain By Being Blind 49:17

9M ago49:17

49:17

When vision loss is discussed, most people think about all the negatives but rarely consider that there can be some positives as well. It is a transformative experience, which brings with it both positives and negatives. This week Shawn welcomes back Ishita and Jill to the podcast to shift perspectives and talk about some of the many positives that…

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Episode 164 - Let’s Talk About Hero vs Helpless 48:05

9M ago48:05

48:05

As we enter into the first week of Blindness Awareness Month, we are breaking some stereotypes! People in the disability community are often placed in two categories – hero or helpless. They can be seen as a source of inspiration, or as someone who is going to require support. This week Shawn welcomes Ishita, Clement, Alexis, and Ella to the podcas…

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Episode 163 - Let’s Talk About Limitless Life Skills Camp 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

Over the summer Blind Beginnings held a five day camp for youth that allowed them to practice and learn independent living skills (such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, shopping, etc.) with a group of their peers. Dubbed the “Limitless Life Skills Camp”, it was a great success and many of the participants were able to develop and learn skills that th…

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Episode 162 - Let’s Talk About University Life 49:06

10M ago49:06

49:06

The first year at University or any post-secondary institution can be a big adjustment for anyone, but for those students who also have to juggle moving away from home for the first time as well, it can be a major challenge. This week Shawn and co-host Jill welcome back Nina and Acacia, both of whom have moved away from home for the first time in o…

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Episode 161 - Let’s Talk About Education Assistants 50:47

10M ago50:47

50:47

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants – often known as education assistants or EAs – support students by providing help to teachers and counsellors and help with teaching and other various tasks. But what’s it like for students, such as ones that are blind or partially sighted, to have an EA by their sides during the course of a regula…

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Episode 160 - Let’s Talk About The Importance of Advocacy 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

This week Shawn welcomes Chantal Oakes and Ryan Fleury from The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) to discuss their organization and the importance of getting involved with advocacy organizations like theirs. They talk about what brought each of them to become involved with AEBC, some examples of the change they are fighting to bring a…

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Episode 159 - Let’s Talk About Common Knowledge- Part 2 1:21:51

11M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

This week Shawn is joined once again by Ishita, Clement, and Jinnie to continue their conversation about “common knowledge” facts that they may have only learned recently. You won’t want to miss this epic (and sometimes hilarious) conclusion to this great conversation! Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or part…

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Episode 158 - Let’s Talk About Common Knowledge- Part 1 52:24

11M ago52:24

52:24

Incidental learning is defined as unintentional or unplanned learning that results from other activities. People can learn certain facts just through exposure or observation, even though it’s never taught. For those growing up blind or with partial sight, however, some facts that are seen as “common knowledge” may only be learned later in life. Thi…

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Episode 157 - Let’s Talk About MrBeast 35:25

12M ago35:25

35:25

In January of 2023, MrBeast, a popular and influential YouTuber, posted a video called “1,000 Blind People See For the First Time”. The video features highlights of him paying for cataract surgeries for a number of people and the impact the surgery had on their lives. While no one can argue the act was generous and provided information about catara…

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Episode 156 - Let’s Talk About Guide Dog Access 1:00:41

12M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Having a guide dog can be an incredibly important part of daily life for many people, offering both companionship and independence wrapped up in one fuzzy package. But what happens when you are unfairly denied service because of your canine companion? This week Shawn welcomes back guide dog users Jinnie, Jill, and Nika to unpack the laws around Gui…

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Episode 155 - Let’s Talk About Blindness and Partial Sight 1:00:50

12M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

As anyone who has spent any time listening to the podcast is well aware, blindness is a gradient, and every person has their own acuity and level of vision. In this episode Shawn sits down with co-hosts Jinnie, Ishita, and Randi to compare and contrast their own lived experiences, from total blindness to low vision. From terminology and labels, to …

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Episode 154 - Let’s Talk About Teachable Moments 57:19

1y ago57:19

57:19

Self advocacy is important, but finding the right moment to educate friends, family, and even strangers can be a challenge in day to day life. This week Shawn welcomes Keisha and Ishita to the podcast to discuss these “teachable moments” and what kind of factors go into the decision to educate others while avoiding awkward or challenging social sit…

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Episode 153 - Let’s Meet Sarah Kane 42:11

1y ago42:11

42:11

The sky is definitely NOT the limit this week as Shawn welcomes back co-host Keisha who has brought with her a very special guest! Sarah Kane is a physics major at the College of Arts and Sciences at Penn State and is headed to get her PhD in astrophysics at the University of Cambridge next fall as a Marshall Scholar - and she also just happens to …

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Episode 152 - Let’s Talk About Living In Japan 1:02:16

1y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

The Limitless Podcast goes international this week as Shawn welcomes co-host Clement and his very special guest Kaho to the show! Kaho grew up in Japan but came to Canada when she was 20 and has been living in Canada for the past 7 years. They discuss what it was like growing up blind in Japan, the cultural differences in how disability is viewed, …

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Episode 151 - Let’s Talk About Going Out In a Group 1:03:32

1y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

What happens when a group of people who are blind or partially sighted people go out in a group together? Find out as Shawn welcomes co-hosts Nika, Jill, and Ishita along with special guest Monty for a discussion you won’t want to miss! They discuss strategies used when everyone in a group is blind or partially sighted, and each share a few anecdot…

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Episode 150 - Let’s Talk About Prosthetic Eyes 38:04

1y ago38:04

38:04

This week Shawn welcomes co-host Jinnie back to the podcast after an extended absence to talk all about prosthetic eyes. They discuss common misconceptions, the fitting process, what it’s like caring for them, the ways that people tend to react to them, and much more! And of course no discussion about prosthetic eyes would be complete without a few…

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Episode 149 - Let’s Talk About Moving To The City 41:39

1y ago41:39

41:39

Moving from a small town to a larger city is a big adjustment for any young person, but when you are blind or partially sighted, it can come with a whole other set of challenges. This week Shawn and co-hosts Acacia and Nina welcome Jill to the podcast to talk about her experiences moving from a small town in the Northern Interior of BC to Vancouver…

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Episode 148 - Let’s Talk About Meaningful Outings 50:18

1y ago50:18

50:18

It’s a special episode this week as Shawn and co-host and Blind Beginnings Programs Coordinator Keisha Anderson discuss making outings and events meaningful and inclusive for children who are blind or partially sighted. They discuss the methods that Blind Beginnings uses in their Community Discovery outings and share their own personal experiences …

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Episode 147 - Let’s Talk About Image and Self Descriptions 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but how many words are worth making a concise and impactful description for those who can’t see it? This week Shawn is joined by Jill, Clement, and Nika to talk about their experiences and preferences when it comes to image description online, from social media and websites to messaging apps. They discu…

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Episode 146 - Let’s Meet Anthony Ferraro 53:13

1y ago53:13

53:13

It’s an exciting episode this week as Shawn and co-host Keisha sit down with Anthony Ferraro, skateboarder, musician, aspiring Paralympian, social media influencer, and advocate, to talk about his story and his efforts to motivate and inspire people to push through the obstacles in life. Anthony’s Website https://asfvision.com/ Blind Beginnings’ mi…

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Episode 145 - Let’s Talk About Youth Leadership Weekend 2023 39:31

1y ago39:31

39:31

The Blind Beginnings Youth Leadership Weekend is an annual program that is the culmination of a series of virtual programs that brings youth ages 13 - 19 from all over the Province to Vancouver for the weekend to connect, learn, and grow through a series of activities and field trips around the city. In this special episode of the podcast, Shawn si…

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Episode 144 - Let’s Talk About Beauty Standards 51:38

1y ago51:38

51:38

What do beauty standards mean to people in the blind or partially sighted community? How do you develop your own sense of fashion, style, and beauty when you are blind or partially sighted? This week Shawn and co-hosts Ishita and Nika explore these ideas and share their own personal experiences exploring fashion and beauty standards as women who ar…

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Episode 143 - Let’s Talk About Setting Up Your Home When You’re Blind 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

55:39

Shawn welcomes Jill and Keisha back to the podcast to dive into a fascinating discussion about decorating and setting up your home when you are blind or partially sighted. From favoured gadgets to dealing with roommates to developing your own decorating style, the trio discuss their own experiences and stories as well as offering up domestic decora…

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Episode 142 - Youth Perspectives on Blindness: A Panel Discussion 44:35

1+ y ago44:35

44:35

It’s a very special episode this week as Shawn welcomes Acacia, Keisha, and Nina to a panel style discussion aimed at breaking stereotypes of blindness and giving an overview of their journeys through blindness or partial sight in order to educate and empower. It’s an open and frank discussion from the youth perspective that you won’t want to miss …

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Episode 141 - Let’s Talk About Eye Surgeries 56:58

1+ y ago56:58

56:58

For some people with vision loss, eye surgeries can be something that they have to deal with at multiple points in their lives. This week Shawn sits down with co-hosts Nika and Jill, both of whom have had Ocular Surgeries both recently and in the past, and talk about their experiences, from their initial emotions and nervousness at their respective…

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