Game Changers

Welcome to game Changers! If you have any questions let us know by emailing us at feedback@aftersight.org or calling us at (720) 712-8856. IN this episode... Craig DiMartino shares his climbing journey and the challenges he faced after a traumatic accident. He discusses the emotional and physical toll of recovery and the process of getting back into climbing. He recounts his experience climbing El...

Thank you for checking out this episode of Game Changers. If you have a story about sports, we would love to hear it. Email us at feedback@aftersight.org, or give us a call on our voice mail line at (720) 712-8856. In this conversation... ...Jonathan interviews Don Wardlow, the first blind color commentator in professional baseball. Don shares his journey with blindness and his passion for basebal...

Summary Wendy Fagan, the driving force behind Envision Blind Sports, shares her journey of empowering individuals with visual impairments through sports and recreation. She discusses the transformative power of sports and the joy it brings to athletes. Wendy emphasizes the importance of education and understanding in the blind sports community, encouraging people to challenge their fears and embra...

Summary In this conversation, Jonathan and Ethan discuss the importance of failing fast and learning from failure. They share personal experiences of failure in sports and how it has helped them grow. They emphasize the role of a supportive cast and the need to embrace failure as a learning opportunity. The conversation explores the theme of failure and the valuable lessons that can be learned fro...

Summary Evan, the founder of Cane and Able Fitness, shares his journey as a visually impaired athlete and the mission behind his company. He discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding blind individuals in the gym and provides tips for making fitness accessible. Evan emphasizes the importance of self-belief and pushing beyond self-doubt. He also highlights the need for tactile cues and...

Summary Paula Kissinger, a visually impaired athlete, shares her experiences participating in various sports and activities. She discusses her background in horseback riding, swimming, judo, skiing, and more. Paula emphasizes the importance of finding a sport or activity that you enjoy and are passionate about, regardless of your abilities. She also highlights the need for more awareness and educa...

Summary In this conversation, Jonathan Price interviews Dominick Petrillo, a blind sports writer. They discuss Dominick's journey into sports writing, his experiences growing up in Philadelphia, and the challenges he faces as a blind writer. Dominick shares his expertise in fantasy football and explains different types of leagues. They also touch on the accessibility issues faced by blind individu...

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to adaptive sports, including the experiences of individuals with disabilities, the impact of sports camps, and the significance of goalball. It also delves into the success stories of participants and the unique aspects of goalball as a sport for the blind and partially sighted. The conversation covers the topics of adaptive sports, the im...

Summary In this conversation, Jonathan, Ethan, and guest Robert Lamm discuss Robert's journey with vision loss and addiction recovery. They also explore Robert's passion for slacklining, a sport that involves walking on a slack rope. Robert shares his experiences and challenges in pursuing slacklining as a visually impaired individual. The conversation highlights the importance of finding one's wh...

Summary In this conversation, Jonathan Price and Ethan Johnston interview Michael Sullivan, a counselor and therapist who specializes in working with men and using nature as a therapeutic tool. They discuss the importance of nature in promoting mental well-being, the pressures athletes face, and how parents can support their children in navigating these pressures. The conversation emphasizes the n...

Summary The first episode of Game Changers features a conversation between host Jonathan Price and his co-host Ethan Johnston, focusing on blind athletes and the sports they play. Ethan shares his remarkable life story, from growing up in Ethiopia to becoming a blind athlete in the United States. The conversation also delves into the concept of accessible sports and the impact of sports on mental...