Destiny Is Debatable Podcast | John B. Grimes

Andrew Donald, also known as the Nocturnal Archer, is a professional pianist, vocalist and music educator living and working in Melbourne, Australia.  He stops by to talk about life with Rod-monochromatism, a rare vision impairment that causes an extreme sensitivity to light, very low visual acuity and total color blindness, and how he has spent a lifetime pursuing numerous creative passions such as photography, martial arts and more recently traditional archery. 

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Chad E Foster is back to continue the conversation about how he was able to take advantage of disadvantages, embrace discomfort and change his mindset to experience tremendous growth and personal development. Chad also talks us through the experience of skiing down a double black diamond slope and being in the passenger seat of the vehicle his wife was driving, while in labor, to the hospital for the birth of their first child. 

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Founder of Blind Fury Fitness, Brittany Culp, stops by to share why she believes that mental health and physical fitness go hand-in-hand, and contribute to the overall wellness of individuals. Brittany also talks about her journey with sight loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, the advantage of her early diagnosis and adaptations she made growing up in a small Texas town, becoming a, body builder, personal trainer and business owner. 

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Author of Blind Ambition, Chad E Foster, stops by to talk about his journey with retinitis pigmentosa and share some funny and painful trials and tribulations along the way. Chad also reflects on his transformation from victim to visionary, how his life changed with the realization that his life is easier being totally blind rather than half sighted. Chad and John also talk about the family, friends and technology that propelled them through college, dating an a bit about child birth. 

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Home brew master and long-time compadre, Chris Elder, stops by to discuss John’s second attempt at cider making. Joining John and Chris are the cider tasting experts, Erin and Heidi, to critique the results and share ideas for the next batch of cider and ease of making aged eggnog at home. As 2021 comes to an end, the four discuss their favorite Christmas movies and music as well as some they’re glad to be done with. 

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Steve Bate, MBE stops by to share how the shock of his Retinitis Pigmentosa diagnosis may have been the best thing that ever happened to him. In just a few years Steve adapted his dreams of outdoor adventure into cycling and won Paralympic gold and world championships in the process. Steve also discusses the random hobbies that keep him busy, his future as a cyclist and the 6500 mile ride he is planning across Africa.

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Becky Andrews, CMHC stops by to share about her journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa, her business Resilient Solutions and some extraordinary athletic adventures. Becky also reflects on her memoir and gives John some much needed parenting advice.

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Becky's Book: Look Up, Move Forward

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The great, John Bramblitt, stops by to share his unique story of vision loss and how his childhood passion for drawing developed into a career as a world-renowned painter. John describes his creative process, how he perceives colors from music and how he uses touch to paint in brilliant color.

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John's Book: Shouting in the Dark: My Journey Back To The Light

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Founder of Aille Design, Alexa Jovanovic, stops by to talk about her community driven brand and movement aimed to make social change by infusing accessibility into fashion. Their prominently displayed crystal beaded braille letters create tremendous intrigue and awareness for the visually impaired community. Alexa also shares the origin story and the importance of their early partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind. 

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Lance Johnson stops by to talk about his journey in the early stages of retinitis pigmentosa and how, as the host of The See-Through Podcast, he aims to create transparency on disabilities and the champions with them. Lance and John discuss several of their mutual podcast guests, what they’ve learned along the way and living the wild and wacky podcast life. 

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