Podcasts about paralympics

Craig Spence, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at International Paralympic Committee, joins us to discuss the IPC's new strategic plan--or at least some of it. Plus, we get into how the IPC is different from the International Olympic Committee, what goes into revamping the classification system and the making of the We the 15 campaign. Follow Craig on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.  In our TKFLASTAN Update, we've got news from: Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski Wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki Wheechair curler Steve Emt Plus, we have news from Paris 2024, including a devastating flood that's hit the site of the surfing competition. For a transcript of this episode, please visit our website. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Craig Spence. ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348                

Die Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin stehen vor der Tür (17. bis 25. Juni 2023) und versprechen ein Sportevent der Superlative zu werden. Rund 7.000 Athlet*innen mit geistiger und mehrfacher Behinderung aus 190 Nationen treten miteinander in 26 Sportarten an. Doch anders als bei Fußball-Weltmeisterschaften oder den Olympischen Spiele ging es erstmal darum, Sichtbarkeit für die World Games zu erzeugen. Denn wusstest du, was sich hinter dem globalen Großereignis verbirgt und wie sich die Inklusionsbewegung von den Paralympics unterscheidet? Die Special Olympic World Games finden nicht nur erstmalig in Deutschland statt. Es gibt auch eine weitere Premiere: Eine Medienallianz aus ARD, BILD, DAZN, Telekom, Meta, Prime Video, ProSiebenSat.1 Media, RTL, sky, Sport1 und ZDF berichten, gemäß dem Motto #UnbeatableTogether, gemeinsam von den Weltspielen. Auch namhafte Sponsoren wie Coca-Cola und REWE sind an Board. Was braucht es also, dass das Event ein Erfolg wird? Das haben wir den Verantwortlichen Sven Albrecht gefragt. Unser Gast Sven Albrecht, Bundesgeschäftsführer der Special Olympics Deutschland und verantwortlich für die Special Olympics World Games Unsere Themen Historie der Special Olympics Unterschied zwischen Paralympics & Special Olympics Größte Herausforderungen der Organisation Budget & Refinanzierung  Medienallianz, Sponsoren & Sichtbarkeit Zum Blogartikel: https://sportsmaniac.de/episode411 Unsere Empfehlungen Promote deine Stellenanzeige: https://sportsmaniac.de/stellenanzeige Abonniere unser Weekly Update: https://sportsmaniac.de/weekly-update Unser Kontakt Folge Sports Maniac auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Facebook Folge Daniel Sprügel auf LinkedIn, Twitter und Instagram E-Mail: daniel@sportsmaniac.de Wenn dir gefällt, was du hörst, abonniere uns gerne und empfehle uns weiter. Der Sports Maniac Podcast ist eine Produktion unserer Podcast-Agentur Maniac Studios.

Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.   To learn more about John Register visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/john_register

Anthony Ferraro turned 28 on March 24, 2023 — Anthony and Dan discuss Anthony's birthday dinner, Judo Nationals in Las Vegas, sickest Dan's ever been, first hearing of COVID, Judo slams & paying your own way, caked up wheels, Anthony's workout, forcing a blind genetic test, nub on the nuts, kidney stones and more! ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠   ~~~ More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~ Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ ~~~ 0:00 - intro 0:15 - Anthony's birthday dinner 05:00 - Judo Nationals in Las Vegas 14:10 - sickest Dan's ever been  18:38 - first hearing of COVID 24:19 - Judo slams & paying your own way  29:29 - caked up wheels  31:47 - Anthony's workout  35:50 - forcing a blind genetic test 44:44 - nub on the nuts  55:00 - kidney stones 01:00:00 - didn't stop the audio bloopers  ~~~ Podcast Intro & Outro done by Pete Gustin the Blind Surfer find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

This week on the podcast, journey into the world of Paralympics in Part 1 of the U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships Presented by Toyota. Broadcasting from the prestigious Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Thanks to Kristen Gowdy and the exceptional staff at USOPC for facilitating this remarkable opportunity to bring you the stories of these incredible Paralympians. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast of the Paralympics or new to the concept of adaptive sports, this episode serves as a crash course in understanding the intricacies and brilliance of the Paralympic Games. Tim's candid approach and genuine curiosity will make you feel like you're discovering this awe-inspiring world alongside him. With appearances from some of the United States' finest and most promising Paralympic stars, including David Brown, Kym Crosby, Erin Kerkhoff, Hunter Woodhall, Jeremy Campbell, and Breanna Clark, prepare to be inspired by their extraordinary achievements and unwavering spirit. If you're enjoying the podcast, we kindly ask you to show your support by leaving a review. Your feedback helps us grow and reach a wider audience, spreading the love for the Paralympics. And as always, thank you for your support. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee www.teamusa.org/Team-USA-Athlete-Services/Paralympic-Sport-Development   David Brown Instagram - @running4hisglory     Kym Crosby Instagram - @kymbo14     Erin Kerkhoff  Instagram - @erin_kerkhoff     Hunter Woodhall Instagram - @hunterwoodhall     Hagan Landry Instagram - @haga_landry     Jeremy Campbell Instagram - @jeremycampbell87     Breanna Clark Instagram - @breanna_Clark     Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram - @tltopodcast Twitter - @tltopodcast Facebook -@tltopodcast

We're getting ready for summer movie season! Film Buff Fran joins us to talk about "Zero to Hero," the 2021 Hong Kong biopic of So Wa Wai, Hong Kong's first Paralympian to win the gold medal. Our next movie will be “A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story,” which you can watch for free on Crackle and Plex. Will this be a made-for-TV movie that's so bad, it's good? For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2eg Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

Coming to you from Zephyrhills, Florida. Dan Mancina and Anthony Ferraro discuss blind rap, nitrus mafia, going to drivers ed blind, Dan's travels to Florida, Anthony's travels to Florida, bagel vs. pastry debate, people in bad moods, upgraded to first class, calling me the blind guy, turbulence on the airplane, going to the SPoT, conversations overheard, injury at Party City, eyes popping out, landing at your destination and hitting the lounge, question from a listener, voicemail from a listener, when did the Dr. Tell you you were blind, call us to interact and more! ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠   ~~~ More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~ Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ ~~~ 0:00 - intro 0:15 - blind rap 02:57 - nitrus mafia 05:15 - going to drivers ed blind 07:04 - Dan's travels to Florida 24:16 - Anthony's travels to Florida  31:00 - bagel vs. pastry debate  33:11 - people in bad moods 34:37 - upgraded to first class 35:30 - calling me the blind guy 36:30 - turbulence on the airplane  39:00 - going to the SPoT 39:55 - conversations overheard  41:39 - injury at Party City  42:42 - eyes popping out  44:12 - landing at your destination and hitting the lounge  48:55 - question from a listener  55:14 - voicemail from a listener 01:01:10 - when did the Dr. Tell you you were blind 01:09:22 - call us 01:10:00 - one love and keep pushing  ~~~ Podcast Intro & Outro done by Pete Gustin the Blind Surfer find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

On the whole, women's sports have been downplayed throughout history, and even in ancient times, some societies didn't want women to compete. Was it just because of the "falling uterus" theory? We talk with author Alexandra Allred about her book When Women Stood: The Untold History of Females Who Changed Sports and the World and the audacious women who dared to compete. In our history moment, we look at a women's first. At Seoul 1988, it was the first time that women had their own sailing (or yachting, as it was called back then) event. Jill's got the incredible story of the women's 470 race. In our TKFLASTAN update, we have news from: Para archer Matt Stutzman Sitting volleyball player Lora Webster TKFLASTANIs who will be competing at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on May 26-27, including pole vaulter Katie Moon, hammer thrower DeAnna Price, and Geoff Wightman's son Jake (a TKFLASTANI by proxy). In Paris 2024 news, the second phase of ticket sales is underway--with one million tickets selling in just 48 hours. At least 20 sports sold out within this time (if you thought modern pentathlon would be an easy ticket, think again!). If you're not having luck in the regular sale, a hospitality package might be for you (thank you to TKFLASTANI Ken Hanscom for that tip!). We've also hit the 1000 days to Milan-Cortina 2026, so we check in with the planning for those Games. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2e5 Thank you so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Alexandra Allred. ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

Step into the remarkable world of Ryan Rae Harbuck, a woman whose tale of resilience and empowerment offers an invaluable insight into navigating life's adversities and transforming them into triumphs!JUST KEEP PUSHING!A paralyzing car accident in her teens left Ryan with a new life to build. Rarely looking back, she became a swim coach and a high school teacher, she traveled to India for experimental stem cell treatment, she fought hard to make the Paralympic swim team, she even became a mom. With so many stories to tell and lessons to learn, Ryan did the only thing she could: she wrote a book!BE IN THE KNOW!Get on The OFFICIAL Email List for the Podcast!Receive a personal note from your host, Kevin Lowe each week right inside your inbox! Scroll down the page 'til you see the sign-up form.TODAY'S AWESOME GUESTRYAN RAE HARBUCKWEBSITE: RyanRaeHarbuck.comBUY RYAN'S BOOK: @AmazonINSTAGRAM: @RyanRaeHarbuckTWITTER: @RyanRaeHarbuckLINKS FOR THE PODCASTGrit, Grace, & InspirationHosted By Kevin LoweWEBSITE: www.GritGraceInspiration.comSEND KEVIN A VOICE MESSAGEBOOK A CALL WITH KEVINJOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITYGuided by Faith. Inspired by life itself.Podcast artwork © 2022 Kristen Girard of Radiance and Grit and Used with Permission by Lowe Down Media LLC© 2023 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

My HoneyDew this week is Anthony Ferraro! (Four Blind Eyes Podcast) Anthony Highlights the Lowlights of being blind, competing in the Paralympics, and preparing to be a new father. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON, The HoneyDew with Y'all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y'all! You now get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, ad-free at no additional cost! It's only $5/month! Sign up for a year and get a month free! https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew What's your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com CATCH ME ON TOUR https://www.ryansickler.com/tour May 26 & 27: Fort Wayne, IN June 23 & 24: Tacoma, WA July 7 & 8: Appleton, WI SUBSCRIBE to The HoneyDew Clips Channel http://bit.ly/ryansicklerclips SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 SPONSORS: Mindbloom -Get $100 off your first six sessions when you go to https://www.Mindbloom.com/podcast/honeydew

Born in 1989 Ukraine with extensive physical challenges, missing bones and parts of limbs, muscle,s and organ tissue due to in-utero radiation poisoning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Oksana Masters was left to fend for herself in an orphanage. The world was stacked against her, and the conditions in the three orphanages she endured were, as she described, truly brutal. But, she refused to give up.Then, at age 7, she'd find herself adopted by a single, American mom, whose own years-long journey to bring Oksana home is its own astonishing story. The simple fact that she survived is remarkable. But, she didn't just survive, once in her home, enduring multiple additional surgeries and amputations, her indomitable spirit refused to let anyone tell her what she could or could not do. And, nearly a decade later, she'd end up stunning not just her mom, and the local community, but the entire world, becoming the United States' most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete, taking home seventeen medals in four different sports. She has since been featured everywhere from Sports Illustrated to The New York Times and has written a powerful memoir, The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph, that recounts her astonishing journey from the shadow of Chernobyl to the world's biggest stages. In today's deeply moving and inspiring conversation, you'll discover:How an unwavering spirit can conquer the most daunting physical challenges.The power of love, support, and perseverance in overcoming trauma and adversity.The importance of embracing your unique differences and using them to your advantage.What it takes to excel in not just one, but four different sports on the world stage.The life-changing impact of a single decision to never give up.And so much more.Join us as we explore the extraordinary life of Oksana Masters, and learn how she turned her greatest challenges into her most exceptional victories. How she became unstoppable, and showed the world what was possible. You can find Oksana at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Kyle Bryant about how to transform challenges into action.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  We're back with all the vigor that can be mustered from ancient podcasters like us! Movies, Monster, and Memes ensue on this episode of Dueling Ogres! 00:21:49 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 00:37:09 Monster Sues Capcom for use of the word "Monster" 00:41:37 Super Mario Nears 1 Billion Worldwide 00:48:15 Paralympics Twitter with Questionable Memes Athletes 00:55:45 Bill Gates says AI Chatbots will be able to teach kids to read 01:05:01 We Now Know What the Green Lasers Found by Japanese Astronomer in 2022 Links Through the Dungeon! https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/22/bill-gates-ai-chatbots-will-teach-kids-how-to-read-within-18-months.html https://gonintendo.com/contents/18715-monster-energy-goes-after-capcom-and-pokemon-co-over-use-of-the-word-monster https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dungeons_and_dragons_honor_among_thieves https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1879410177/rankings/?ref_=bo_rl_tab#tabs https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-japanese-astronomer-spotted-massive-green-lasers-in-the-sky-last-year-we-now-know-what-caused-them/ https://finalweapon.net/2023/04/23/super-mario-bros-movie-generates-871-million-globally-nearing-1-billion/

Talking points: Navy SEALS, grit, BUD/S, hardship, mindset, rehabilitation, paralympics We had some network issues near the end, so Dan is coming back for round 2 soon! I'm grateful for every single interview I get to do, but it's less often that I'm so deeply humbled. Listening to Dan's story, and his thoughtful and considerate approach to such intense trauma, is something that will stick with me for a long, long time. Listen to this episode for a gripping and honest look into the life of an incredible athlete. [00:03:03] - Dan's defining moment [00:06:09] - What was BUD/S like for Dan? What were some the greatest lessons? [00:19:20] - What goes into being a SEAL? [00:27:41] - What was your first deployment like? [00:33:11] - How Dan lost his legs [00:42:00] - The aftermath and the injuries [01:02:51] - Where did the desire to become a paralympic athelete come from? Lieutenant Commander Dan Cnossen was serving as the platoon commander for SEAL Team One in Afghanistan in September 2009 when he stepped on an IED (improvised explosive device) and was wounded in the explosion. The accident caused Cnossen to lose both his legs just above the knee. After over forty surgeries, Cnossen went through rehabilitation at the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center and later at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he learned to walk with his new prosthetics. Dan was awarded both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Valor from the Secretary of the Navy for his service in combat. Grew up on a fifth-generation family farm in Kansas, and his hobbies include running, reading, traveling, and surfing. Pick up my brand-new book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Known as the “Blind Thrasher” on social media we are joined with fellow blind skateboarder and dear friend, Coco Atama. We saved Coco's episode for episode 69 because we get into all the details this show. Tune in as we discuss what is a furry, Coco's type of blindness Stand up comedy aspirations, other furry suits, famous people at FurCons, sexuality, Coco in Las Vegas, developing Fur-sonas, driving go carts blind, Coco's motivation for his life career, shooting range blind, demolition explosions, when Coco lost his sight, poly partners, what are costumes made of, dealing with depression, finding a healthy way to process and feel normal and so much more! ~~~ Find more from Coco Atama: Coco's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/blindthrasher/?hl=en  Coco's Pateron ► https://www.patreon.com/BlindThrasher?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator  Coco's Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/blindthrasher  Coco's Skate Park Hero ► https://skateparkhero.org/2023/coco-atama   ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠   ~~~ More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~ Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ ~~~ 0:00 - intro 0:15 - meet our guest Coco Atama 2:20 - what is a furry  06:34 - Coco's type of blindness 07:49 - Stand ump comedy aspirations  12:54 - other furry suit 19:17 - famous people at FurCons 22:11 - how do you eat dinner in a fur suit? 28:28 - sexuality  30:44 - taxidermy fur creatures 31:37 - Coco in Las Vegas 34:26 - developing Fur-sonas 37:20 - driving go carts blind 42:30 - Coco's motivation for his life career 46:03 - shooting range blind 50:42 - demolition explosions 54:52 - when Coco lost his sight 58:44 - poly partners 01:02:02 - what are costumes made of 01:05:00 - dealing with depression  01:09:00 - finding a healthy way to process and feel normal  01:15:45 - final words Coco wants to cover 01:18:27 - one love and keep pushing  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

Max Neumann and Anne Haug take out the PTO European Open; Spivey, Rappaport, Knibb, Pearson, Rider and McQueen in Yokohama. Boulder 70.3 bike clinic and more this week.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News - Euro PTO Open Results; WTCS Yokohama What's new in the 303 - IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Bike Loop + Transition Clinic Video of the Week - 70.3 North American Champion--Race Review & Analysis   Endurance News: European Open 2023 triathlon titles - Full results from Ibiza Neumann upstaged Olympic triathlon champions Kristian Blummenfelt, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee to triumph in Ibiza with Haug dominating the women's race.   Max Neumann and Anne Haug came out on top in Ibiza to claim inaugural Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) European Open triathlon titles on Saturday (6 May).   The races were of the PTO standard distance of 100km comprising a 2km swim, 80km cycle, and 18km run.   The men's race was billed as a clash between the last three Olympic champions - Germany's Beijing 2008 hero Jan Frodeno, double gold medallist Alistair Brownlee, and reigning champion Kristian Blummenfelt.   Brownlee was looking good at the front on the early stages of the run, but nearly collided with a passerby who wandered out onto the course while looking at his phone in Ibiza Town.   The man thankfully stopped just before there was contact, and it had little bearing on the double Olympic champion, who was soon caught by Neumann with the Australian moving clear 10km from home.   The Briton clearly went out too hard and struggled badly after that, dropping back with Blummenfelt and Denmark's Magnus Ditlev quickly passing him.   Norwegian Blummenfelt was unable to bridge the gap as Neumann took the biggest victory of his career in 3:13:45.   Blummenfelt jogged home to finish 27 seconds behind with Ditlev rounding out the podium in third almost two minutes off the pace.   Frodeno - like Blummenfelt a subsequent Ironman world champion - was fourth in his first race after almost two years out through injury with Jason West fifth and Brownlee back in sixth place.   Speaking afterwards to PTO, Neumann said, "You don't get many chances to race these guys. They're what's made triathlon and it's just a privilege to go up against Jan, Ali, Kristian. They literally made the sport for us guys. I'm quite emotional about it.   Haug flies home for women's victory Anne Haug surged clear in the women's race with just 12 out of the 26 men's starters clocking a faster run leg than the German two-time Olympian.   Lucy Charles-Barclay had a lead of over a minute and a half as she transitioned off the bike, but Haug took over less than midway through the run and gave her British rival a respectful tap on the side as she went past.   When Australia's Ashleigh Gentle - another two-time Olympian - moved ahead of Charles-Barclay into second place, she was over a minute down on Haug who was fairly powering on at the front.   The 2019 Ironman world champion won by a two and a half minutes in the end, crossing the line in 3:38:00.   Haug invoked the spirit of Forrest Gump in her post-race interview, saying, "I compete against the best of the world and that really pushes me to get the best out of me.   "I had a fantastic race, I must say. My swim was OK, I felt very strong on the bike, and I knew I could run pretty quick but you never know. It's the first race of the year against the best in the world, you never know where you are, it's always a box of chocolates. I tried my best and you always have to believe that you can make it."   The next PTO Tour triathlon is the US Open in Milwaukee on 4-5 August. Same weekend as AG Nationals.   Results from PTO European Open, Ibiza, Spain - 6 May 2023: Men's race: Max Neumann (AUS) 3:13:46 Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) +27" Magnus Ditlev (DEN) +1'50" Jan Frodeno (GER) +2'16" Jason West (USA) +2'19" Alistair Brownlee (GBR) +3'17"   Women's race: Anne Haug (GER) 3:38:00 Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) +2'30" Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) +2'56" Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) +4'19" Paula Findlay (CAN) +5'34" Tamara Jewett (CAN) +5'51"   On Related News - PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION AND USA TRIATHLON ANNOUNCE MILWAUKEE WILL HOST THE 2023 PTO US OPEN   U.S. ELITE TRIATHLETES, ELITE PARATRIATHLETES TO RACE AT WORLD TRIATHLON SERIES YOKOHAMA By USA Triathlon | May 11, 2023   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —The World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) race in Yokohama is the second of the 2023 season, which includes seven events, plus the Paris 2024 Test Event in August, all leading to the World Triathlon Championship Finals in September in Pontevedra, Spain.   For elite paratriathletes, the World Triathlon Para Series (WTPS) race in Yokohama is the second of four stops on the Para Series before September's Championship Finals in Pontevedra.   This season marks an important year of competition as athletes will be vying for crucial Olympic and Paralympic qualifying points ahead of next year's Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games.   HOW TO WATCH Fans can stream World Triathlon events live or on-demand on TriathlonLIVE.tv.   Coverage of the elite para races begins at 5:50 p.m. ET/2:50 p.m. PT, Friday, May 12 (6:50 a.m. Saturday, May 13 Yokohama local time).   The elite women race coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, Friday, May 12 (10 a.m. Saturday, May 13 Yokohama local time).   The elite men follow at midnight ET/9 p.m. PT, Friday, May 12 (1 p.m. Saturday, May 13 Yokohama local time).    WTCS Yokohama Five U.S. elite triathletes make up the women's roster in Yokohama, led by Taylor Spivey (Redondo Beach, Calif.), ranked No. 3 in the 2023 World Triathlon Championship Rankings.   A consistent performer, Spivey earned the bronze in the 2023 WTCS season-opener in March in Abu Dhabi. Last year, Spivey placed in the top 10 in every WTCS appearance, her consistency leading her to fourth in the 2022 WTCS rankings.   Summer Rappaport (Thornton, Colo.) comes to Yokohama No. 4 in the 2023 World Triathlon Championship Rankings, following her fourth-place finish in Abu Dhabi. A Tokyo 2020 Olympian, Rappaport is a six-time WTCS medalist.   Taylor Knibb (Boulder, Colo.) makes her 2023 season debut in Yokohama, where she earned gold in 2021 to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Knibb finished third in the 2022 WTCS rankings.   U.S. National Team veteran Kirsten Kasper (North Andover, Mass.) and U.S. National Team veteran newcomer, Erika Ackerlund (Helena, Mont.) round out the elite U.S. squad racing in Yokohama. Kasper began her 2023 season in Abu Dhabi and placed 12th in the 2022 WTCS rankings. Ackerlund opened her second year representing the U.S. National Team in March with a seventh-place finish at the 2023 World Triathlon Cup New Plymouth.    Four U.S. elite men will race in Yokohama, led by Matt McElroy (Huntington Beach, Calif.), who opened his 2023 season with an eighth-place showing in Abu Dhabi.   Morgan Pearson (New Vernon, N.J.) makes his 2023 season debut, returning to Yokohama where his bronze in 2021 qualified him for the Tokyo Olympic Games.   Seth Rider (Germantown, Tenn.) earned a sixth-place finish at the 2023 World Triathlon Cup New Plymouth, while Chase McQueen (Columbus, Ind.) comes to Yokohama with a win on his resume from the 2023 Arena Games Triathlon Series Montreal and a bronze at the 2023 Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz.   WTPS Yokohama Tokyo 2020 Paralympians Kendall Gretsch (Downers Grove, Ill., PTWC), Allysa Seely (Glendale, Ariz., PTS2), Hailey Danz (Colorado Springs, Colo., PTS2), Melissa Stockwell (Colorado Springs, Colo., PTS2), Eric McElvenny (Pittsburgh, Pa., PTS4) and Kelly Elmlinger (San Antonio, Texas, PTS4) lead the U.S. elite paratriathlon squad competing in Yokohama.   Other U.S. elite paratriathletes competing include fellow U.S. Elite Paratriathlon National Team members Mohamed Lahna (Elk Grove, Calif., PTS2) and Carson Clough (Charlotte, N.C., PTS4) and Project Podium's Owen Cravens (Chicago, Ill., PTVI), who is guided by pro triathlete Ben Hoffman. This winter, Cravens joined the elite development squad based in Tempe, Arizona, joining three-time Paralympian Chris Hammer as the squad's first two paratriathletes.   What's New in the 303: SUNDAY AT 9 AM IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Bike Loop + Transition Clinic Event by IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Tom Watson Park Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook Join us along with PLAYTRI, Westminster this Sunday for 1-loop of the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder bike course. Meet at Tom Watson Park @ 9am. Transition Clinic to follow.   Video of the Week: 70.3 North American Champion--Race Review & Analysis   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Explore the tragic story of Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic athlete who shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Discover the details of his life, Reeva's life, and the events leading up to the fateful night of February 14th, 2013, which ultimately led to Pistorius being charged with premeditated murder. Sponsor: StitchFix.com/CASUAL for $20 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with Jenn about her life as a partner to a Paralympic Rugby athlete.  She goes through their daily life along with alllll the travel.  Jenn also discusses her cancer diagnosis and how she has handled her battle with mental health since the age of four.  She has some great tips and tricks that you won't want to miss!   If you are interested in connecting with Jenn you can do so at the link below! https://instagram.com/_jenntaylor?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 

t's always great when we can take someone off our never-ending list of people we'd love to talk to. It's even better when we manage to do the interview without completely fangirling. This week we talk with wheelchair rugby legend Chuck Aoki. Chuck has been to three Paralympics--London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020. He's racked up hardware at all three, with a bronze and two silvers respectively. Chuck is currently on the Team USA 2023 training squad in preparation for international competition later this year. We talked with Chuck about the finer points of the sport, its specialized wheelchairs, and his Paralympic experiences. Be sure to follow Chuck on social: @chuckaoki on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. On Twitter, he's @aoki5chuck. In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Alison reminds us that the Games aren't always amazing and inspirational. She's got the story of how organizers leveraged the government's plan to keep "undesireables" off the streets of Seoul. Sadly, this was done with horrifying effects. To learn more, check out this article from The Nation and this one from Associated Press. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: Pole vaulter Katie Moon Curler John Shuster Speed skater Erin Jackson Sitting volleyball player Lora Webster - TKFLASTANI Rob Snoek is commentating her tournament this coming weekend! Check out the CBC schedule here. In Paris 2024 news, the single ticket lottery has started, so we're hopeful that everyone gets tickets they want! Also, the Paris 2024 organizers release details about the food that will be served in the Athletes Village. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2dA Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Chuck Aoki ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348          

Renee Tyree is a pharmacist, a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist living in Phoenix Arizona. Renee has been a wheelchair user for 40 years and in the last few years has gotten her first service dog, Ki Ki. In this episode Renee talks about why she decided it was time for a service dog and the reservations she initially had about needing assistance. After researching organizations that train service dogs and match them with people, Renee chose the non-profit organization, Canine Companions. If you want to learn more about Canine Companions go to their website, canine.org. Follow Kiki and Renee's adventures on Instagram @MissKikiSmiles I hope you enjoy this episode!Thank for Listening! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @LifePossibleKR. Here is my Linktree! https://linktr.ee/lifepossiblekr If you are enjoying the content or have feedback send me a message. I would love to hear from you! Karen

Welcome to Sport Inspires: a podcast recorded in collaboration with The Mary Peter's Trust and made possible by the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. Today's episode is with Claire Taggart, the 2022 Boccia World Champion and the first person from Northern Ireland to ever compete at the Paralympics in the sport. In today's episode we talk about: What boccia is (and why it's “way better than bowls!”) Being diagnosed with a neurological condition at the age of 18 How Claire got into the sport The logistics of travelling with an eletric wheelchair Why boccia is a “nail-biting sport” The opportunties being a professional athlete has brought into Claire's life And advice she would give to her 18-year-old self. Check it out! Claire's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NiftyNotebooksUK The 200 Club: https://marypeterstrust.org/club200/ // https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/claire-taggart //

In this episode from Season 1 (2021) we have Adam Kellerman joining us. Adam is quite frankly a remarkable human being. The reasons I invited him on as a guest become evident as I detail his bio, which essentially becomes some of the story he walks us through. This includes surviving cancer as a young teenager, having half of his pelvis removed, going on to play professional wheelchair tennis which included two Paralympic games in London and Rio, he was ranked #8 in the world and #1 in Australia, but after a pivotal point in his career, he winded up doing charity work in Africa and in Australia, and somehow went on to stop using his wheelchair, and ended up on a grand journey to hike the very well known, and very challenging, Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. On top of that, his life is intertwined with practices that cultivate a well-rounded approach to holistic health and wellness, which we explore throughout his story, including his connection to ceremony, ritual, facing death, honouring the sacred, connecting with nature and more. He's now a motivational speaker for schools and businesses and he speaks to the importance of building resilience, overcoming adversity and thriving through change, he mentors cancer survivors, people with chronic pain, and young adults, alongside teaching standing meditation and Calligraphy Qigong, amongst all the other roles he slips and slides into, like we all do. It was a real pleasure to sit down and weave in and out of Adam's own Birdsong and I trust you'll find value in our dialogue to carry with you on your own path forward.   EPISODE NOTES: Healing your life emotionally and physically after bone cancer Tapping into and taking control of your own healing power Some of the pillars of Adam's healing journey Healing trauma on a cellular level Learning lessons from pain Choosing life in the face of pain and darkness Understanding why life, the blessings and the challenges, are a gift Embracing the challenge and opportunity of COV-19 The sharing of wisdom The simple magic of rituals The healing power of connecting with your spirit   TIMESTAMPS: [4:00] Opening the Container: Adam opens the circle with a reminder to bring our focus back to the breath [8:27] Adam's current mission: Walking for the Age of Ability...AFTER removal of his right hip [10:00] Recovering after a bone cancer diagnosis [14:18] Taking charge of your healing [18:32] Adam's support network during his journey [27:00] Dealing with trauma on a cellular level (Lessons from Adam's masseuse) [35:00] Dealing with (instead of running from pain) [58:25] Musings on choosing life [1:00:00] All of life is a gift [1:06:28] The challenge (and opportunity) in the COV-19 crisis [1:12:00] Confronting the Uncomfortable & Learning [1:19:00] Dealing with the Lessons of Pain [1:21:00] Rituals [1:26:00] Healing spiritually [1:32:37] Closing the conversation

On this episode of the show we get to take someone off the list! We're so excited to have the opportunity to talk sitting volleyball with five-time Paralympian Lora Webster. With Team USA, she has won a bronze, 2 silvers, and gold in Rio and Tokyo. She is also a mom of 4 and became a big story in Tokyo because she was competing while 5 months pregnant. We talked with Lora about how sitting volleyball works, her long career, her plans for Paris and how the kids help her train.  Lora will be competing in the ParaVolley PanAmerica Zonal Championship taking place from May 9 to 13, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta. Find out more information here. In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Jill talks about the women's Olympic volleyball tournament (Surprise! Women weren't yet playing volleyball in the Paralympics), and the little country that almost toppled a giant. In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we get news from: Boccia player Alison Levine Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea Speed skater Erin Jackson Snowboarder Alex Diebold Para archer Matt Stutzman - check out his cover story in the Spring 2023 issue of Move United! Authors David and Andrew Maraniss - they'll be about the National Sports Media Association Sports Book Festival Team Shuster, who's competeing in the KIOTI Tractor Champions Cup Paris 2024 has announced the triathlon course. If you're looking for a free event to attend, this course will give you ample opportunities to see the competitors!  The International Olympic Committee announced that tickets are now on sale for Olympic Esports Week. Finally, the International World Games Association announced the sports program for Chengdu 2025. What's in and what's out? We break it all down for you. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2cH Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Lora Webster. ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348    

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Americans! Hope you enjoy some tacos and margs. Sarah tells a story about how Eli denied her alcohol, and Susie truly feels bad for him for making this "rookie mistake." We discuss the amazing Judy Blume documentary, and how she championed free speech and openness about our bodies way before her time. We learn about a woman who cheated in an ultramarathon, and claimed it was just a "misunderstanding." The woman rode in a car for part of the race! Oopsie daisy! We discuss the Paralympics Tiktok and why it rubs some people the wrong way, but it's right up our alley! Susie talks about the man behind the SNL cue cards, and why he is a New York City legend. Join our book club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: Susie's Instagram: Sarah's Instagram: BCP Twitter: Susie's Twitter: Sarah's Twitter: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at with the code: BRAINCANDY New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code: BRAINCANDY at Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at More podcasts at WAVE:  

Joe Delagrave joins Michael Rasile on For the Love of Sports to discuss his journey to becoming the Head Coach of USA Men's Rugby Wheelchair Team, winning multiple Paralympics, and what it was like transitioning from Division 2 Football to wheelchair rugby. At 19 Joe suffered an unfortunate spinal cord injury which left him, at the time, paralyzed from the neck down. Joe went from a 6 6' tight end to sitting in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. While he went through some dark times, Joe made the best of his situation and started a new love in wheelchair rugby. After countless hours improving his craft, Joe eventually went on to win 2 Paralympic medals for Team USA and was named team captain. Joe is now the Head Coach of the USA Men's Rugby Team and uses his skills as an intelligent player to help out those around him. With the injury, Joe has become an ambassador to Wings for Life, an organization dedicated to research for spinal cord injuries with their biggest event the Wings for Life World Run May 7th! More on Wings for Life: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en More on Joe Delagrave: https://www.joedelagrave.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-delagrave-ply-13445aa7/ https://www.instagram.com/jdelagrave14/

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleyball game, the team winning gold in Tokyo, being inducted into the University of Arizona "Ring of Honor" and so much more! 

Dan Mancina is getting married. Dan and Anthony run some wedding ideas and stories on this weeks pod. They chat about fears and nerves and hopes for the big day. Dan answers a phone call from his friends. Chat mini-honeymoons and bronzing baby diapers and the first baby poop. Some random stories from Italy and what has happened the past week of podcasting and being together. Of course some voicemails from the listeners and more!  ~~~ Find more from Shane Brigham: Shanes's Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/shanebrighams/  Shanes's TikTok ► ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shanebrigham  ~~~ Big thank you to our latest sponsor inclusiveweb.co How many websites do you know that suck at being accessible to all of us in the bad eye community? Most. It's frustrating. So many websites completely do not work for people that are blind. That's right, and not only blind people - chances are that if you have a website or e-commerce store, it probably doesn't work for a person with a disability. That is so wrong- But how do they make it accessible? They need to contact our newest sponsor  inclusiveweb.co Inclusive Web makes it easy for any web or e-commerce site to become accessible for everyone. They have affordable solutions for any size business - In fact, if you are unsure if your website is accessible, Inclusive Web will test it for free.  ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠  More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ 0:00 - intro 0:15 - inclusiveweb.co 01:58 - Studio 4 Intro 02:43 - wedding in June 09:52 - Dan answers a phone call 13:55 - more wedding memories 20:18 - Mini-Honeymoon 21:30 - Dan's wedding plans 24:15 - bronze baby diapers 25:18 - Italy story 28:55 - wedding nerves  39:11 - 5 days of podcasting  41:22 - voicemails from our listeners 01:03:50 - one love and keep pushing ~~~ Podcast Intro & Outro done by Pete Gustin the Blind Surfer find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

Kim Chakanetsa talks to two Paralympic wheelchair rugby players from UK and Denmark about competing at the top level in this mixed-gender, adrenaline-filled, high-impact sport – that used to be known as murderball. Kylie Grimes is an Paralympic gold medallist, competing at three Paralympics for Great Britain. As a teenage athlete and show jumper, Kylie had a life-changing spinal injury in 2006 but her passion for sport remained. Within three years she was cycling 450 km, from Vietnam to Cambodia, to raise money for charity and was playing wheelchair rugby. In 2012 she qualified for her first Paralympics in London she helped Team GB win its first Paralympic gold in the sport at Tokyo 2020. Sofie Skoubo helped the Danish wheelchair rugby team qualify for their first Paralympics in Tokyo. She has Muscular Dystrophy and has also fought off the court to focus on the special needs of para-athletes. Alongside her sports career she works for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation on an initiative supporting disabled children access education. Produced by Jane Thurlow (Image: (L) Sofie Skoubo, credit D Echelard. (R) Kylie Grimes, credit Megum Masuda.)

This edition features stories on Intel Airmen responding to hurricane Gustav, athletes training for the Paralympics and the Rescue Squadron participating in an air show. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Deb Decker

Dani is a former NCAA Division I cross country runner who was born missing her left hand and now competes on the US cross country ski team. Dani is an advocate for women and disabled athletes in sport, inclusivity, and much more. In this episode we talk about: -balancing different sports: track sprinting, endurance skiing, and trail running -competing in both the 2021 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games and 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games -post Paralympic blues  -representation and advocacy  -Parity and support for women athletes  Check out Parity https://paritynow.co/  Follow Dani on Instagram @theonearmdan and For The Long Run @forthelrpod  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support  Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more! Petzl We're excited that this episode is sponsored by Petzl! Whether you're a get-up-before-the-kids-and-get-your-run-in, or a trail-runner-with-big-mountain-goals, you need a headlamp that keeps your path light and bright. We all know that tripping over stuff sucks, and we should do everything we can to avoid it.  If you're in the market for a new headlamp, we highly recommend Petzl. I personally use the NAO RL and it's so bright for every occasion. Pick yours up at your local gear shop or over at Petzl.com.  Goodr This episode is also brought to you by Goodr. Goodr have the slickest shades around, for only $25 and $35. They don't slip or bounce, and stay on my face way better than more expensive sunglasses. If you'd like to support me and the show, treat yourself to a pair (or two) and head over to Goodr and get free shipping with the code FTLR. Your face will thank you! Puma  This episode of the For The Long Run Podcast is sponsored by PUMA. For 75 years, PUMA has been pushing sports and culture forward with innovative design and development. We are honored to have PUMA supporting this show, and supporting the running community at large.  I've been running in the Deviate Nitro First Mile and I love how it has a focus on sustainability, made from at least 20% recycled material. Check out a pair for yourself at PUMA.com and use the code FORTHELONGRUN for 20% off any PUMA run or train products. Lauren Daniels Thank you to Lauren Daniels for supporting the podcast. Lauren is a realtor helping buyers and sellers in the Greater Denver-Boulder area. With incredible attention to detail, Lauren helped me find the perfect home right near the trails, and made the whole home buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible. So, if you're even considering buying a home in this area, I highly recommend working with Lauren. You can reach her at ldaniels@milehimodern.com, and let her know we sent you. Follow Lauren on Instagram @lauren.in.colorado --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

e're thrilled to have Olly Hogben, Olympic Broadcasting Service commentator, back on the show this week! We talk about his experiences commentating at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022, and what makes the Olympics so special. Olly's a great follow on social media! Check him out on Twitter and Insta, and you can learn more about him at his website. Since we're talking broadcasting, Alison took a look at NBC's coverage of Seoul 1998 for our history moment. It's pretty horrifying--and Mary Carillo stories aren't even a thing yet.  In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: NGB CEO Phil Andrews The Magnificent Seven - find the soundtrack on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and anywhere else you stream music Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea Boccia player Alison Levine Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng In Paris 2024 news, the Organizing Committee has amassed a giant flotilla for the Opening Ceremony on the Seine River, tickets for phase two of the ticket sale could be hard to come by, we now know when Paralympic tickets will go on sale, and how hard it could be to get an Airbnb. We've got the details! For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2cu Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Olly Hogben ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348          

Just three months after Mallory Weggemann was rendered paralyzed after treatment for her back pain, she re-entered her happy place - the pool - and tried to regain not only her sense of strength, but her sense of self.Through this incredible challenge, Mallory learned about resilience, vulnerability, hope and persistence – qualities that not only helped her excel as a Paralympic Champion on the US swim team, but strengths that also helped her push forward during her struggle to conceive with her husband, Jay.While Mallory initially wondered about her ability to get pregnant and have children when she found out about her paralysis, and while others seeing her in a wheelchair may assume the infertility is on ‘her side', the couple faced hurdles due to Jay's Male Factor Infertility – something that is a reality for many men and couples, and a diagnosis too often left out of the storytelling of infertility.Now Jay and Mallory are new parents and believe this tough chapter of navigating infertility, a MicroTESSE surgery to try to extract Jay's sperm, and the experience of doing fertility treatments together ultimately brought them even closer.This episode on finding hope in the face of challenges, how to love your body when you feel it's failing you and why vulnerability is a sign of strength, also features Scott Brown and Lauren Isley from California Cryobank™ who share insight and advice for those facing male factor infertility and may need sperm donation to build their families.Today's episode, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week 2023, is presented by California Cryobank™, which carefully selects the highest quality sperm donors to give clients the best possible opportunity for a safe and successful pregnancy. For more, visit cryobank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a First Lieutenant, Melissa made history as the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat during her deployment to Iraq in 2004. Despite this harrowing experience, she was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star and made a promise to herself to not let losing a leg slow her down. Four years later, Melissa made history once again as the first Iraq War veteran to qualify for the Paralympic Games, competing in swimming at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics where she was selected as the flag bearer for Team USA. She then transitioned to triathlon and went on to become a bronze medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games and compete again in Tokyo 2021. Currently, she is training towards Paris 2024 in the hopes of competing in her fourth Paralympics. Melissa is also a business owner and co-founder of Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club with her husband. But what she is most proud of is being a mom to her two children, Dallas and Millie. Melissa is a true patriot, and we are honored to have her on our show.   Follow Melissa Website: https://www.melissastockwell.com/programs-1 Her Book - The Power of Choice: https://amzn.to/44a0CIx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MStockwell01/ Facebook: khttps://www.facebook.com/MStockwell01 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MStockwell01

Today we welcome Lauren Cruickshank to the show. Lauren is an associate at Pinsent Masons, specialising in Construction Law. In her teens Lauren had two big goals; to be a teacher and to go to the Paralympics for discus - neither of which eventuated. But as we'll hear, after a chance work experience placement in year 10 Lauren found her passion and she hasn't looked back.  www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

Limbloss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is here and we're re-releasing an episode from March 9, 2022.Paratriathlon athlete and SPS Sales Account Manager, Jamie Brown, joins us to share his experience representing the USA in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.Learn more about the Paralympics Games.Meet the SPS Team. Many thanks to our sponsor, Knit-Rite! Learn more about the Compressogrip Elastic Shrinker. Watch SPS Unpacked: unboxing the WillowWood META Shock X.O&P in the news:World of Stonehenge Exhibition is a Stunning Treasure Hall of Fame | Ancient OriginsVisit spsco.comAlso, email us! The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and Jacki Green as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry. 

In this week's episode I sat down with Blaze Foster. Blaze is a Team USA Para-Powerlifting Athlete who has competed around the world and is training to compete at the Paralympic Games. We discuss how he got into the sport of powerlifting, what it means to be a person with dwarfism in the disabled community, why being a dwarf is not just being short and much more. Follow Blaze: Instagram: @blazelifts_32 Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

This week on the podcast, we follow the journey of Casey Ratzlaff, a 2020 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Player from Wichita, Kansas. Despite being born with Spina Bifida, Casey has accomplished incredible feats in the world of wheelchair tennis. Throughout the episode, we delve into his journey from Wichita to the US Open and eventually the 2020 Paralympics. Casey shares his experiences, triumphs, and challenges as he navigates the world of wheelchair tennis at the highest level. Furthermore, we learn about his determination to participate in both the Paris 2024 and LA 2028 Paralympics. Join us on this journey as we gain insight into the world of Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis through the eyes of Casey Ratzlaff. And as always, thank you for your support.   Casey Ratzlaff   www.caseyratzlaff.com Instagram: @caseyratzlaff_ Facebook: @RatzlaffCasey Twitter: @RatzlaffCasey Well Being Journal Sign up for Free and receive an email with our interview with an Olympian or Paralympian on Training/Nutrition/Mental Health https://wellbeingjournal.com/register/?level_id=5 Tim Loves the Olympics Instagram: @tltopodcast Twitter: @tltopodcast Facebook: @tltopodcast    

As I spoke with Curtis McGrath in this episode, I was struck by his extraordinary mindset. This is precisely what we all hope to emulate, so I sat mesmerized, listening closely and hunting for clues. Curtis was a combat engineer deployed to Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) and lost both legs. Astonishingly, just twenty minutes after his injury, he set his sights on the future and on representing his country once again. Rumor has it that he even said, "You'll see me in the Paralympics"... These are the conversations I find most valuable because they allow us to tap into the real-life experiences of someone who has been through hell and back, yet has also moved mountains and achieved extraordinary success. Enjoy! APOLLO NEURO WEARABLE DISCOUNT https://bit.ly/RollApollo  CURTIS MCGRATH Website: www.curtismcgrath.com.au  TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony and Dan are back with Anthony's wife, Kelly as a special guest! The machine behind what makes Four Bad Eyes podcast a reality. Kelly get's into her life story and how she met Anthony. They chat about the producer behind Four Bad Eyes, birth stories, moving from California to New York, my dog got stolen, homeschooled, trying to fit in, 9/11 changed everything, working with Ukraine, dating a Ukrainian, past work experiences, how Kelly met Anthony, Anthony moving to NYC, honeymoon and getting pregnant, Kelly helping Anthony get big online and more. ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠   ~~~ More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~ Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ ~~~ 00:00 - intro 01:40 - the producer behind Four Bad Eyes 05:10 - birth stories  13:48 - moving from California to New York 18:52 - my dog got stolen  22:55 - homeschooled 26:58 - trying to fit in 29:50 - 9/11 changed everything  32:40 - working with Ukraine 34:28 - dating a Ukrainian  36:30 - past work experiences  46:05 - how Kelly met Anthony 01:05:00 - Anthony moving to NYC 01:11:43 - honeymoon and getting pregnant 01:17:23 - Kelly helping Anthony get big online 01:23:38 - keep pushing and one love ~~~ Podcast Intro & Outro done by Pete Gustin the Blind Surfer find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

Over 40,000 runners are expected to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday. Amongst the 2023 participants will be the double gold medallist and Paralympic champion, Richard Whitehead, who is running his 77th marathon.Richard shares his approach to marathon training, what he's looking forward to after he crosses the finish line and his incredible charity work to remove barriers around sport for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we have with us David Blair, who was born with a clubfoot and was told by doctors that he would never be able to function normally. He had several surgeries and proved those doctors wrong by enjoying many sports as a child. Dave learned that he especially excelled at throwing and tried out discus in high school track and field, winning a high school state championship against able-bodied athletes. This success led to an athletic scholarship to Weber State University, where he set 6 school records in hammer and weight throw and discus. After a 16-year break from the sport, Dave discovered that he was Paralympic-eligible in 2015 and went on to win a silver medal at the 2015 Paralympic World Championships, gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, and 4th at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, all in discus. Competing is in his blood, and he is not done yet! David is married with 4 daughters.

Pole vault is an athletics discipline that we have really had questions about, so we're thrilled that Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Katie Nageotte--now Katie Moon--could join us to talk about her sport. We talked with Katie about poles (ever wonder how much a pole vault pole costs? Try seven of them), spikes, and what it feels like if a pole snaps while you're mid-vault. Follow Katie on TikTok, Insta and Twitter! We stick with our pole vault theme for our history moment, when Jill looks at the pole vault competition from Seoul 1988. That's men's pole vault, as women didn't start vaulting in the Olympics until 2000. Who was part of this competition? The legendary Sergey Bubka!  In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from: Para archer Matt Stutzman Shooter Tim Sherry Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews Curler John Shuster Former artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau Russian basketball is out for Paris 2024, as are Aussie athletes after 48 hours. Want to win a bib to the Paris 2024 Marathon Pour Tous? You could win one if you do the Orange Night Run this June! Plus, Alison has an exciting update from Milan-Cortina, and Jill and Book Club Claire went to see The Magnificent Seven. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-2c8 Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo credit: Getty Images/Team USA, courtesy of Katie Moon ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348              

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports podcaster Jamie Mittelman about telling your own story.Jamie is the founder and host of the podcast, Flame Bearers, which shares the journeys of women Olympians and Paralympians across the globe. From the time she was in college, Jamie knew that she wanted to work with women and girls, but the pursuit of this mission has taken many different shapes over the years. She previously worked at the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, managing media for charitable causes with companies like Yahoo and The Huffington Post. Her experience in media taught her the power that telling your own story can have on how you view your successes and failures. We talk about:Finding multiple ways to live out our mission and vision.Deliberately practicing to improve our weaknesses.Pursuing opportunities that bring us joy and not sidelining our own interests.You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

In this week's episode I sat down with Katy Sullivan. Katy is a Paralympian, one of the first bilateral amputees to compete in the Games in ambulatory track, US record holder, and an actress of stage and screen. Katy was most recently on Broadway in the play Cost Of Living which examines two pairs of relationships between disabled and able persons. We discuss the differences between performing at the Paralympics and performing on Broadway, the importance of telling a story like Cost Of Living authentically, and a new, potential version of the Bechdel test. Read the transcript HERE Follow Katy: Instagram: @realkatysullivan FaceBook: Katy Sullivan TikTok: @katybsullivan Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

Anthony and Dan are back and this time taking questions from the listeners. We touch on things such as adapting, Dan worked at McDonalds, making up jobs cause no one would hire a blind kid, WWE obsession, teaching Anthony about the Challenger, four bad eyes in space, Anthony's random jobs, wetsuits inside and throwing surfboards, Dan's first jobs blind, realizing Dan needed to go back to school, voicemails from our listeners, mental health issues, blind state representatives and more!  ~~~ Call or Text the Podcast Hotline at +1-908-349-1480 Or you can Email us to send in those questions ⁠dan@fourbadeyes.com⁠ or ⁠Anthony@fourbadeyes.com⁠  More about Four Bad Eyes Podcast ► ⁠https://www.fourbadeyes.com⁠  TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes⁠  INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes⁠   ~~~ More about Anthony Ferraro ► ⁠https://www.asfvision.com⁠  Anthony on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/asfvision⁠  More about Dan Mancina ► ⁠https://www.keeppushinginc.com⁠  Dan on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danthemancina/⁠  ~~~ Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠   Keep Pushing Inc was founded by Dan Mancina, an accomplished skateboarder who happens to be blind. Dan also holds a Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), which helps to teach adaptive life skills to those dealing with vision loss. Keep Pushing is a non-profit that combines Dan's two passions by introducing the blind/visually impaired (VI) community to the inclusive culture of skateboarding. Through his own journey with vision loss, Dan has found the lack of accessibility in current skateparks. The goal of his foundation is to build the first fully adaptive skatepark and to host skateboard workshops for the blind and VI using what he has learned on the skateboard and through his VRT training. Dan has teamed up with an experienced skatepark design company, New Line. Using New Line's design expertise and Dan's knowledge of adaptive skating to create the safest and most accessible skate park ever! Using adaptive methods, such as increasing the size of obstacles, adding contrast to obstacles, tactile ground, auditory cues for echolocation, 3-D models, and a spacious layout. Once the facility is built Dan plans to host monthly skate workshops and skateboard lessons for local youth/adults who are blind and VI, annual adaptive contests to help push for skateboarding the Paralympics, as well as use park adaptations to influence future public skateparks.  Again more on the Keep Pushing Adaptive Skatepark ► ⁠https://fundrazr.com/f1zZbe?ref=ab_6VqfaF2Sm6X6VqfaF2Sm6X⁠ ~~~ 00:00 - intro 03:22 - you adapt  06:35 - Dan worked at McDonalds 12:15 - making up jobs cause no one would hire a blind kid 18:58 - WWE obsession 19:55 - teaching Anthony about the Challenger  21:20 - put us on the Moon 27:30 - cannon in Italy  29:05 - Anthony's random jobs  32:35 - wetsuits inside and throwing surfboards 34:03 - Dan's first jobs blind  39:35 - realizing Dan needed to go back to school 40:43 - voicemails from our listeners 59:23 - mental health issues  01:01:25 - blind state representatives  01:07:23 - one love and keep pushing  ~~~ Podcast Intro & Outro done by Pete Gustin the Blind Surfer find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY It's the big 4-0-0! Join me in this special episode of Success Through Failure as I share the biggest lessons from the past 100 episodes! Eight years and hundreds of hours in front of my microphone later, the Success Through Failure podcast has now reached 400 episodes!   I've had the privilege of speaking with some incredible guests like bestselling authors Steven Pressfield and Tim Ferriss, ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll, Paralympic medalist Bonnie St. John, ClickFunnels co-founder Russell Brunson— and the list goes on! Each interview is filled with stories of triumph and struggle.  So in this very special episode, let's take a look back at the biggest success through failure lessons from the past 100 episodes featuring my memorable interviews with the godfather of endurance racing, Dean Karnazes; “The Comfort Crisis” author, Michael Easter; Army Ranger from Black Hawk Down, Keni Thomas; Frank Schwartz aka Dark Helmet from F3; Olympic gold medalist, Lindsay Shoop; and UFC fighter, Michael Chandler. This is not just any ordinary episode. This is a celebration of failure, success, and everything in between. Because if there's one thing I've learned over the past 400 episodes, it's that failure is not the end. It's just the beginning of great things— big and small.  Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to embrace failure like never before. Listen now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.    

“Rugby is something I think about all the time. But then going like, if it's gone, am I okay? If it's ripped away, like my able-bodied football career was, am I okay? In that moment, I wasn't. I had to ask, who is Joe in this new life in a wheelchair, and what's my identity? ... I think that's an important piece too, where a lot of athletes—it might not be as devastating as a paralysis, but when they're going through that eight- to 12-month rehab or a two-year rehab, or whatever it is, that identity is gone for a minute there and they have to kind of fight through and ask themselves those questions.”   Joe Delagrave has had to navigate more than one major life shift. He was a tight end at Winona State University in Minnesota, the ultimate team player, when a boating accident after his freshman year broke his neck and paralyzed him.    Several years later, he found wheelchair rugby and quickly excelled, helping the U.S. team to Paralympic bronze in London in 2012. He poured all his energy into winning gold in Rio in 2016—then, was cut from the team.    In this week's episode, he describes how he recalibrated to come back and lead Team USA to silver in Tokyo in 2021. Then, he retired from competition to become the head coach, yet another significant transition.    Through the ups and downs, he's learned there's a lot we can't control in life. But by leaning on yourself—and the support, effort, love and faith you've cultivated—you can chart your own path forward, despite obstacles.   Resources/links: Joe's website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook page   Thank you so much to our sponsors for season 6:  Fluid Running, which has revolutionized fitness by bringing running to the deep water IceeNOW.com, which provides innovative injury prevention and recovery solutions for athletes ADAM Rehabilitation, creators of the ADAM Brace System, the most stable exercise system built to save the health of your shoulders Learn more and access exclusive discount codes for their products at buymeacoffee.com/rebound or by joining The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group.   You can subscribe to The Injured Athletes Club on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts. That helps other injured athletes find the show.   To access more resources for injured athletes: Buy Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries —now available as an audiobook! Access webinar videos, injury sources, and more great resources for injured athletes while supporting our work Join The Injured Athletes Club mailing list, for news and updates Join The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group, for support and camaraderie Like The Injured Athletes Club Podcast Facebook page, for the latest episodes Email us at hello@injuredathletesclub.com with questions, guest suggestions, or other feedback   DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have heard in an episode of this podcast. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions, and The Injured Athletes Club podcast hosts nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option discussed in the episodes of this podcast and are not responsible for any actions or inactions of listeners based on the information presented. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk.  

What do you do when life keeps throwing curveballs at you?   In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Oksana Masters about her childhood and how those first few difficult years of her life helped her become who she is today.    While it