In this heartfelt and often humorous episode of The Blind Chick, hosts Penn and Moses Street open up about one of the most defining moments of their lives — Penn’s decision to get sober on October 9, 1987, and how that choice led to their lifelong partnership. The pair recounts the story of how a photography session meant to help teenage girls find confidence ended up transforming Penn’s life, sparking her sobriety journey and ultimately bringing the two together.

From addiction and recovery to photography, love, and laughter, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild your life from the ground up. Penn and Moses share the struggles, the therapy, the humor, and the enduring gratitude that have carried them through 38 years of marriage, recovery, and shared purpose.

It’s a story of second chances, unconditional love, and the courage to see yourself — and others — through a new lens.

Contact Info

Guests / Hosts:

Penn & Moses Street — Hosts, The Blind Chick Podcast

Organization:

Aftersight — Empowering the blind and low-vision community through accessible audio content.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 aftersight.org

📞 (720) 712-8856

Producer:

Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer — Aftersight

Show Credits

Hosts: Penn Street & Moses Street

Producer: Jonathan Price

Editing & Mixing: Jonathan Price

Presented by: Aftersight — Where Blindness Meets Insight

Chapter Markers

00:00 — Opening and Technical Glitches

02:20 — Why October 9th Matters

04:42 — The Photography Project That Changed Everything

09:24 — Penn’s Struggle with Self-Image

16:33 — A Baby, a Realization, and Sobriety

21:21 — From Pain to Purpose

26:06 — Falling in Love with Two Little Girls

30:48 — Rehab and Redemption

35:02 — Marriage, Therapy, and Healing

39:29 — Gratitude, Growth, and The Blind Chick Legacy

41:50 — Turning Your Partner Into a Muse