Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWellness Wednesday: Disaster Readiness: What's Your Plan in an Emergency?
Season 1 Episode 1063
This episode of Wellness Wednesday with hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explores emergency preparedness for natural disasters, with a focus on considerations for blind and low vis…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Exploring the Outdoors: A Winter Adventure for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Season 1 Episode 1062
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of snowshoeing, learn how to build a campfire, or master winter hiking skills? In this special podcast episode, we take you on a journey to Fort Snelling…
Published on 10 months ago
Wellness Wednesday: Insecure or Secure? Exploring Attachment and Prematurity
Season 1 Episode 1061
On this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth and Robin respond to a listener's question about the connection between premature birth and attachment styles. Research suggests a link between prematurity…
Published on 10 months ago
Heights Unseen: Julius Mbura's Mission Beyond Kilimanjaro
Season 1 Episode 1060
Julius Mbura, a blind adventurer, advocate, and model from Kenya, is redefining possibility. With an Awarewolf Gear All-Terrain Cane, he scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and six other Kenyan peaks, proving t…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Experiencing Blindness Through Taste: The Educational Impact of Desserts in the Dark
Season 1 Episode 1059
The Desserts in the Dark event at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) provided a hands-on experience for sighted participants to gain insight into the world of blindness. Guests wore blindfo…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Wellness Wednesday: Valentine's Day Reimagined: Loving Yourself First
Season 1 Episode 1058
Valentine's Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but what if love starts from within? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth and Robin explore the foundation of love—self-love. With…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from the ACB Minnesota Convention
Season 1 Episode 1057
The ACB Minnesota State Convention: Zooming into 2025 was an exciting gathering of Minnesota's blindness community, offering insights, connections, and resources. Highlights included updates from Sta…
Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Two Journeys to Employment: From High School to College and Career – Lessons in Advocacy and Resilience with Gabby Gingras
Season 1 Episode 1056
In this 2nd episode of the Two Journeys to Employment, Gabby Gingras shares her inspiring journey from student to professional, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, resilience, and using av…
Published on 11 months ago
Two Journeys to Employment: Unlocking Potential: Embracing Resources and Building Your Dream Career - Meet Kat Wilke
Season 1 Episode 1055
In episode 1 of the Two Journeys to Employment series, Kat Wilke shares her inspiring journey from high school to becoming a speech-language pathologist. Diagnosed with Stargardt's disease in eighth …
Published on 11 months ago
Wellness Wednesday: I'm Laughing at That, Now
Season 1 Episode 1054
Beth and Robin revisit their most awkward, cringe-worthy, or downright baffling moments—the ones that weren't funny at all back then. But hindsight (and a good sense of humor) turn those memories int…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago