Wellness Wednesday: From Isolation to Integration – Your Journey, Your Voice

Podcast Summary: In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, bridge the gap between communities we navigate daily. They dive deep into the art of self-advocacy, exploring how personal experiences can transform feelings of isolation into moments of connection and growth. Join them as they unravel how we can bring our unique worlds into harmony, fostering understanding and belonging one journey at...

Wellness Wednesday: Affirmations – Positive Fuel for the Tank

Podcast Summary: In Episode 44 of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, dive into the world of affirmations and how they can reshape negative mindsets. Blind Abilities Logo They explore the importance of authenticity, setting realistic goals, and pairing affirmations with actionable steps to boost effectiveness.Discover how affirmations, when tailored to your personal journey, can serve as powerful tools for growth...

Wellness Wednesday: Independence and Inter-dependence – Can They Exist Side by Side? Let’s Find Out.

Podcast Summary: In Episode 43 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore a listener’s suggestion on the theme of independence. As they delve into the topic, the concept of interdependence naturally emerges. Through personal stories and professional insights, Beth and Robin reflect on the balance between self-reliance and interconnectedness, offering a thoughtful examination of how both can coexist in...

Wellness Wednesday: If We’re Feeling It, You May Be Feeling It Too, Being Overwhelmed – You’re Not Alone

Podcast Summary: In Episode 42 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take a look at being overwhelmed. What it is, what might cause it, and some coping strategies on how to deal with it. And like they always mention, how to be more in tuned with yourself. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:             Robin Ennis on the web...

Wellness Wednesday: Real Talk on Sleep: Personal Routines and Experiences

Podcast Summary: In Episode 41 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, share their personal experiences with sleep and the routines they've developed to improve their rest. They open up about the challenges they've faced in finding the right balance for a good night's sleep and discuss the various approaches they've tried. This episode offers a candid look at the journey toward better sleep and overall...

Outdoors for All: Inclusive Camping with Wilderness Inquiry

Podcast Summary: Full Transcript State Services for the Blind and the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living collaborated with Wilderness Inquiry to offer a unique camping and canoeing experience for Pre-ETS students at Interstate State Park, Minnesota. This initiative aimed to empower blind and low-vision youth by enhancing their independence, self-advocacy, and teamwork skills. Participants engaged in a range of outdoor activities, including...

Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Anxiety and Aging: A Candid Conversation

Podcast Summary: In Episode 40 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, are joined by Blind Abilities own Jeff Thompson to talk about a subject that came up pre-show. Anxiety and Ageing. How it looks and how we feel about it. Everyone has a timeline and society seems to have expectations, so how do we handle change, when time is the ticking factor. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:...

Wellness Wednesday: How to Cope with Upcoming Election Stress and Do We Want to Unplug the TV for Ever?

Podcast Summary: In Episode 39 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, take on the challenges that one may feel with all the political happenings during this election year. How we balance trying to be informed without overloading and possible stressful interactions with friends and family. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts:...

Yoga With Aly – Virtual and Totally Audio Described

Podcast Summary: Joining Jeff in the Blind Abilities Studio is Aly Slaughter. Aly is a legally blind yoga teacher who believes that yoga is for all people of all abilities and in all bodies. Aly offers accessible practices by using detailed verbal descriptions and suggesting various options, encouraging you to listen to and trust yourself and explore what works best for YOU! Aly has found that both sighted and blind participants benefit...

Urban Xplorer Cane: A New Era in Mobility with AWarewolf Gear

Podcast Summary: In this episode of Blind Abilities, hosts Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson are joined by Sedona Dave and Bari Azman from AWarewolfGear to introduce the latest innovation in cane design, the Urban Xplorer Cane. They delve into the features and benefits of this new product, designed for enhanced urban navigation and all-terrain versatility. The conversation also touches on the predecessor, the All Terrain Cane', highlighting the...