No Barriers

No Barriers

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No Barriers episodes

  • Climbing as One: The Unique Teamwork of Linn Poston and Rosario Cornell

    00:00 Climbing competition format explained

    06:38 Teamwork in blind climbing

    09:10 Reviewing climbing session recordings

    12:53 Competing against able-bodied climbers

    15:31 Navigating difficult compromises

    17:47 Adapting climbing techniques for height differences

    23:06 Climbing route instructions

    25:35 Creating beta sections for climbs

    28:39 Overcoming beliefs and limitations

    33:25 Climbing as a Social Sport

    35:11 Dealing with competition nerves

    38:11 Injury leads to paraclimbing connection

    42:40 Challenges of Resource Accessibility

    44:31 Adoption story and gotcha day

    50:03 Qualifying for the Paralympics

    51:22 Climbing community and personal growth

    54:06 Feeling Grateful for Investor Support

    57:15 Hopeful outlook with new leaders

    1 hr 2 min
  • Art, Authenticity, and Resilience: The Heart of Tiny and Snail
    Sisters Leah and Grace, the creative duo behind Tiny and Snail, a greeting card and stationery business with a powerful story. Together, they share how their love of art, resilience in the face of life-altering adversity, and unwavering sisterly bond have shaped their company and lives. Leah discusses the impact of a spinal cord injury that changed her life in seconds, how it deepened her art and sense of purpose, and why handwritten notes matter more than ever.
    48 min
  • Sam Schmidt Racing Beyond Limits No Finish Line

    11:07 Getting off the ventilator

    14:32 Getting into racing as a kid

    21:08 Challenges in rehabilitation care

    22:40 Managing life and caretakers

    30:52 Perspective on living with limited mobility

    33:51 Staying productive after hardship

    43:18 The SAM car. Evolving control systems

    46:41 New camera tech in AV cars

    53:44 Acknowledging the team and supporters

    54:34 Starting out as a race owner

    01:02:03 Reflections on Personal Growth

    01:05:00 Praising an organization's impact

    1 hr
  • Jessica Cox on Living Boldly, Adapting Creatively, and Challenging Stereotypes

    0:00 Learning to Tie Shoes Differently

    03:44 Neuroplasticity and enhanced senses

    09:06 Childhood daredevil antics

    14:10 Joining the pageant group

    18:40 Innovative clothing solution for amputees

    21:13 Adults embracing childlike creativity

    24:25 Experiencing societal pressure and prosthetics

    29:40 Revealing my disability over phone

    32:20 Meeting a young girl at air show

    34:45 Choosing the right plane for training

    37:36 Promoting disability awareness through aviation

    43:15 Discussing social awareness and bias

    49 min
  • vision, justice, and blindness: Judge David Tatel's legacy in law and civil rights

    00:00 Port Gibson boycotts in the 60s

    06:28 Supportive judge during court case

    12:55 Switching majors for civil rights

    16:56 Product of the 1960s values

    23:04 Struggling with vision in eighth grade

    29:49 Discovering the benefits of the cane

    33:51 Revealing a visual impairment

    39:22 Discussing the reality of blindness

    48:57 Facing discrimination with a guide dog

    55:28 Discussing accessibility in healthcare

    01:03:51 Supreme Court expanding its power

    01:06:14 Teaching kids about the Constitution

    1 hr 10 min
  • Chasing Freedom: Mikey O'Hearn’s Story of Alchemy, Family, and Authenticity

    00:00 Cortina festivals and accessibility initiative

    05:54 Handling pressure in competitive sports

    06:49 Injury impacting competition preparation

    11:05 Discovering a passion for skiing

    15:34 Discovering the flow state

    18:22 Training at Adaptive Sports Center

    22:32 Returning to the sport with purpose

    24:18 Parental support and encouragement

    28:38 Breaking stereotypes in sports

    34:07 Coming out with the alchemy stick

    38:23 Facing bullying after coming out

    40:59 Discovering alchemy in Nepal

    44:31 Overcoming adversity and personal growth

    48:39 Pursuing international ski racing goals

    53 min
  • Reframing Your Life Story by Embracing the Heroic Journey

    00:00 Strategic Planning and Leadership Development

    05:01 "Hero's Journey Call Explained"

    08:42 "Lessons from the Hero’s Journey"

    12:32 "Balancing Guidance and Control"

    15:06 "Discovering the Heroic Journey"

    17:23 Turning Pain Into Strength

    19:26 "Heroic Journey Through Adversity"

    23:49 "Risk, Survival, and Growth"

    28:12 From Bullied to Empowering Youth

    29:48 "Redefining Heroism and Self-Worth"

    35:51 "Personal Life Rumble Strips"

    36:44 "Rumble Strips for Emotional Survival"

    40:41 Blind Traveler's Reframing Journey

    44:05 Overcoming Challenges with Pride

    47:46 Navigating Reentry After Transformative Experiences

    50:21 "Heartfelt Conversations Over Arguments"

    53:36 "Erik’s Inspiring Leadership Tribute"

    57 min
  • John Oleary Intentional Living Overcoming Trauma and Embracing Grace
    Erik Weihenmayer sits down with inspirational speaker, author, and survivor John O'Leary. Their conversation dives deep into John's incredible journey of surviving a catastrophic childhood burn, his family's support, and the grit it took to reclaim his life — from agonizing hospital stays, relentless physical therapy, and powerful moments with his burn tech, Roy, to navigating guilt, loss, faith, and ultimately, finding purpose.
    1 hr 10 min

About No Barriers

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Hosted by Erik Weihenmayer (the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest; among many other perhaps more impressive achievements) our audience tunes into hear stories of perseverance along with the…

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