Destiny Is Debatable

STORIES OF RESILIENCE Meningitis Survivors and Advocates Share Their Journeys    Welcome to another special and poignant episode of the Destiny is Debatable podcast. As we acknowledge World Meningitis Day on October 5th, we are honored to present a collection of heartfelt stories from around the globe, shared by individuals whose lives have been profoundly affected by meningitis.   Christine Bennb...

Kevin's story begins with a passion for motocross, fueled by the adrenaline of performing gravity-defying stunts. But life took a dramatic turn when a catastrophic accident left him paralyzed. In a split second, Kevin had to decide between two grim outcomes: staying on his bike and risking a broken neck or jumping off and potentially breaking his legs. He chose the latter, leading to a life-alteri...

In this episode, host John Grimes sits down with Jonathan Tuteur, an executive leadership coach, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book, Seizing Today, to discuss his remarkable journey with epilepsy.  Johnathan shares his story, from frequently being misidentified as John Stewart to his life-changing epilepsy diagnosis at the age of 30. With over 500 seizures, multiple brain surgeries, and c...

Join us for an inspiring chat with Charlie Kramer, a life coach who's truly mastered the art of living confidently with his disability. We'll dive into his journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), an inherited retinal condition that shapes his unique perspective on life and teaches us valuable lessons about resilience and acceptance.   Charlie shares his advocacy for mobility tools like the blind c...

In this episode we delve into the remarkable journey of Mary Beth O'Connor, author of the memoir, "From Junkie to Judge." This candid conversation beautifully captures her transformation from a troubled childhood filled with violence and neglect, to an eventual Federal Judge. The episode sheds light on pressing issues like mental health, and substance abuse. Explore her personal battles with PTSD,...

Join us for a captivating chat with Aaron Hale, a former US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician turned entrepreneur, ultra endurance athlete, and host of The Point of Impact podcast. Aaron's story is one of resilience, peppered with humor and wisdom.   After losing his sight disarming an IED in Afghanistan and his hearing to bacterial meningitis, Aaron refused to be sidelined. Instea...

In this episode, join us for a deeply insightful conversation with Jonathan Beskin, the founder of SinglesSwag.com and author of "The Least Likely Millionaire: How to Succeed When Everyone Expects You to Fail." Jonathan opens up about his journey of overcoming significant obstacles and mental health challenges, all while navigating a strained relationship with his father during his formative years...

John Bryant, a versatile drummer, percussionist, music producer, and educator stops by to visit with host John Bryant about how he got started with drums and the years he spent with Ray Charles and the remarkably unique communication style he and Ray had to keep the band playing on the same tempo.  Based in Dallas Texas, John Bryant boasts a remarkable career spanning collaborations with iconic ar...

Co-Founder and CEO, Heath Wilson, stops by to share the Aro story and mission to create a new generation of intentional families. Aro leverages the science of habit formation and motivational design to ensure parents and kids don’t miss out on what’s most important by helping reclaim time spent on their phones.     🎙️ PODCAST LINKS  ⬇ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BUY ME A COFFEE!   :: https://ko-fi.com/am...

As we move into a new year, I think it’s a good time to evaluate many things in life. In this episode, Dr Angela Holliday-Bell stops by to talk about the importance of sleep. She says that sleep is the solution to everything. So, we dive into that bold claim and talk about the common mistakes we make about sleep and its importance in our daily lives. Dr Holliday-Bell shares some tips to get us sle...

Founder of the Best Ever You Network and a woman who can still walk on her hands, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino stops by to talk about her new book, The Success Guidebook and the importance of redefining success and how it’s measured. Elizabeth also shares the dramatic origin story of the Best Ever You Network and how living her daily life with multiple life-threatening food allergies turned her into...

After answering some wacky questions, Sara shares a bit about her story that begins  as a young, single mother and how she discovered her path to forgiveness and healing from the scars of sexual abuse and the trauma of an unexpected divorce through a daily practice of actively embracing the power and beauty of nature. Sara explains the transformative experience that occurs while leading her client...

In a world of spoken thought and musings, the humble little podcast known as Ambiguously Blind has undergone a profound transformation, shedding its audio cocoon to emerge as a captivating orator, primed for epic debates on destiny's enigmatic crossroads. Destiny Is Debatable, has taken flight and is eager to challenge the very threads of fate. Okay, sorry… That may be a little dramatic, but we ar...

This year for World Meningitis Day, we pulled together a remarkable collection of people from around the world to raise awareness and share their story to help light the road ahead to defeat meningitis.  Turning the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Road Map to Defeat Meningitis by 2030 into reality could save more than 200,000 lives annually and significantly reduce disabilities caused by...

⚠️ **WARNING** This episode contains gratuitous dad jokes! 🤣  Since we last connected with Bradford and Bryan Manning, they have both become fathers. They stop by to answer some wacky questions from John, talk about fatherhood and entertain us with some finely hand-crafted dad jokes. Bradford shares his experience with the encouraging advancements made in testing for severe genetic conditions inc...

The great Jack Chen stops by to share his sight loss story and how a simple podcast episode with Dan Berlin turned into a documentary film and bold social action campaign to fundamentally alter the way that employers think about talent in the blind community. Both blind, Jack and Dan knew that their positions as Assistant General Counsel for Facebook and CEO of a large food company were not aberra...

The last time we connected with adventurer Jill Wheatley she was in Kathmandu, Nepal preparing to ascend the world’s eighth highest mountain, Manaslu. This time, we find Jill in Canada. She stops by to recap her last two years of climbing and tell us what she’s up to next. During the discussion, Jill catches John off guard with some well-placed dad jokes. Fun and laughter ensue.    GET YOUR #DONTW...

John and Erin are joined by Chef Regina and Stan to help tackle the age-old question. What do you want for dinner tonight? After dishing some priceless marriage advice, Regina and Stan talk about how they handle dinner and share some practical ideas to make meals easier for anyone. While Stan admits he’s still learning after 38 years of marriage, both he and John find that a timely pizza can save...

Aerin, sorry I mean, Erin once again joins John for the fifth installment of the hypothetical question series. While indulging in a bottle of Dreaming Tree, Erin decides to change her name, settles for $1,000 per day for the rest of her life while wearing socks to bed. Fun and laughter ensue. What would you choose?  GET YOUR #DONTWAIT MUG!  :: https://amblind.creator-spring.com/listing/destiny-don...

Media producer, voiceover artist, public speaker, consultant and longtime philanthropist, Michele Spitz, stops by to have a couple of laughs and discuss her passion of advocating for media accessibility and disability inclusion and awareness. For over 10 years, she has been dedicated to funding audio description and post production accessibility grants to ensure that media content is equally acces...

Aaron, sorry I mean, Erin once again joins John to pose more humorous hypothetical questions. In a twist, Erin gets herself in trouble when she brings a bottle of wine from Schitz's Creek which earns the distinguished “E” rating for this episode. So, hide your kids and hide your wives as Erin gets food poisoning while John is barefoot in a public bathroom. Fun and laughter ensue. What would you ch...

Amazingly, Erin is back with another round of hypothetical questions for John. Although there are no “scandalous” questions this time, things get weird as John is topless, allergic to elderly people and on the top bunk by the end of the episode. But, fun and laughter still ensue. What would you choose?    SIGN UP FOR THE DON'T WAIT LIST :: http://www.dontwaitlist.com/   GET YOUR #DONTWAIT MUG!  ::...

Sheryl Ellis, a Certified Professional in Human Resources and a recognized expert in Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stops by to discuss how she helps employees and employers understand how to apply the ADA to a workplace accommodation situation and how employees can research, request, and negotiate an accommodation with their employer while successfully managing their health...

After an exciting & somewhat cryptic podcast and book update, Erin is back with another round of hypothetical questions for John that force them to choose the better of two bad options. Things get tense when Erin poses a “scandalous” question and is shocked with John's answer. After determining John was kidding, fun and laughter ensue. What would you choose?   GET YOUR #DONTWAIT MUG!  :: https...

Dylan Rafaty’s personal mission is to increase opportunities by opening new doors so that everyone can have an overall better quality of life. He stops by to share his unique personal journey, being born with both significant hearing loss and early struggles with eating. Dylan’s formative school years weren’t much help. So, he learned to self-advocate and took matters into his own hands. Then wrot...