Penn and Moses sit down with Spirit Club founder Jared Ciner to unpack a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to fitness for the blind and low-vision community. Jared shares Michael’s step-by-step journey from “not for me” to thriving in group classes—proof that small wins compound. They discuss functional movement you can do anywhere (no fancy gear required), how partnerships with agencies like Aftersight expand access, and Spirit Club’s new Denver hub launching in-person programs by September. Jared also previews an NIH-supported expansion for brain-injury-friendly content and encourages “exercise snacks”—quick bursts that boost mood and momentum. Listeners get a discount with promo code AFTERSIGHT at checkout. Plus: details on Aftersight’s fully accessible Audio Trekkers Hike on September 13 in Boulder.

Contact Info

Spirit Club

Website: spiritclub.com (virtual & in-person programs; certification coming soon)

Promo code: AFTERSIGHT (discount at checkout)

Aftersight

Website: aftersight.org/hike (Audio Trekkers Hike info) • aftersight.org

General inquiries / guests: [email protected] • (720) 712-8856

Show Credits

Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street

Producer: Jonathan Price

Chapter Markers

00:00 — Cold open, Part 2 setup, Spirit Club promo + hike tease

02:21 — Michael’s story: from “nope” to group classes and front-desk greeter

04:44 — Trauma-informed, strengths-based coaching vs. drill-sergeant fitness

07:08 — Adaptive equipment? Start with bodyweight and real-life movements

09:30 — Breaking down “get up from the floor” into four learnable steps

11:56 — Garden squats, standing desks, and building everyday endurance

14:19 — Partnering with agencies; how orgs stream Spirit Club to members

16:41 — Advocacy: Spirit Club Foundation, funding access, pro certification

19:03 — Join the movement; Denver hub launches in-person by September

21:27 — “Everybody can move”: mood, support, and 100% progress stories

23:51 — Penn’s dance class win; connecting mental and physical health

26:12 — “Exercise snacks”: five-minute bursts that change your day

28:34 — Call-to-action: try Spirit Club, use AFTERSIGHT, and join the Sept 13 hike in Boulder