In Part Two of this powerful and heartfelt interview, The Blind Chick welcomes back Canadian disability advocate and podcaster Steven Vine, host of Disability Diaries. This episode dives deeper into Steven’s journey navigating life with blindness, a prosthetic leg, chronic pain, and a passion for podcasting.

Steven shares how self-teaching and mentorship helped him master his smartphone, the critical role that asking for help has played in his life, and why he transitioned from being an individual in need of advocacy to becoming an advocate himself. He offers a glimpse into the Canadian disability landscape and challenges both able-bodied individuals and the disability community to stop underestimating what is possible.

Steven’s words—“If you can do it, do it”—echo throughout this episode as a rallying cry to push past limitations and find purpose through adversity. His humor, sincerity, and resilience shine as he talks podcasting, politics, and the power of community.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Opening and Welcome Back to Steven Vine

00:42 – Learning Technology as a Blind Person

02:20 – The Power of Asking for Help

03:15 – Living with Chronic Pain and Wheelchair Use

04:37 – Positivity, Potential, and the Birth of His Podcast

06:58 – Becoming a Podcaster: Purpose and Passion

09:18 – Building a Show that Advocates and Educates

11:31 – Featuring Diverse Guests from Politicians to Artists

13:53 – The Shift from Needing an Advocate to Being One

16:16 – Empowering the Disability Community from Within

18:30 – Where to Find Steven Vine and His Podcast

20:42 – Clarifying Canadian-American Relations and Booing at Hockey Games

22:46 – Focusing on What You Can Control

24:00 – Final Thoughts from Steven Vine

25:00 – Closing Remarks and Listener Call to Action

Where to Find Steven Vine:

Podcast: Disability Diaries with Steven Vine (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Buzzsprout, and more)

Facebook: Disability Diaries with Steven Vine

Email: [email protected]