Destiny Is Debatable
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare eye diseases that affect the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye). RP makes cells in the retina break down slowly over time, causing vision loss. RP is a genetic disease that people are born with.
April 16, 2024

An Eye-Opening Conversation with Disability Life Coach, Charlie Kramer

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 …

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June 13, 2023

Inner Peace in Outer Chaos with Morten Bonde

Morten Bonde returns to talk about life after publishing his book, Sentenced to Blindness, Now What, which chronicles his journey from hopelessness to possibility and liberation from sight loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. Since leaving his career at...

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May 9, 2023

Kitchen Confessions with Mary Mammoliti

Mary Mammoliti, host of the Kitchen Confession Podcast and the Dish with Mary TV Show, stops by to share her personal journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and how she confronted her imposter syndrome, stopped saying sorry and started finding abilit...

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April 18, 2023

Elevating Today’s Stories with Lis Malone

“Marketing publicist”, podcaster and advocate, Lis Malone stops by to share her personal journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and how she developed a #DontWait mindset to move forward through the uncertainty of her diagnosis and future. Lis and Joh...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Mark Erelli and Lay Your Darkness Down

During a performance in summer 2020, Mark Erelli looked down at his guitar neck and couldn’t believe what he saw. Or rather, what he couldn’t see: his fingers on the frets. Soon after, a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) would …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Neva Fairchild and the Motorola Q

The great Neva Fairchild stops by to share her unique sight loss story with Cone Rod Degeneration (a form of Retinitis Pigmentosa) and how she was set on a path to success by her parents. Neva recalls her time at …

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Oct. 25, 2022

Robyn Rachel the Silver Lining Explorer

As a photographer well into her professional career, Robyn Rachel sensed something was changing in her body. After a routine eye exam, she was referred to a specialist and diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Usher’s Syndrome (Usher’s 2A). Robyn …

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Sept. 20, 2022

Bethany Cody: Don’t Dream It’s Over

As a teenager in South Australia, Bethany Cody, only experienced minor and somewhat random signs of a visual impairment. During her driver training she was concerned about driving at night. After consulting with an optometrist, she was referred to a …

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Sept. 6, 2022

Ren Leach and Audio Description

For more than 10 years Ren Leach has provided broadcast-quality Voice Over recordings for countless TV and radio commercials and video productions. In the last six months he has directed his voice efforts to Audio Description. Ren stops by to …

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Aug. 30, 2022

Hindsight Is 20/200 with Chad Bouton

Host of the Hindsight Is 20/200 podcast, Chad Bouton, stops by to share about his journey growing up with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) . The ups and downs and advise he would give his younger self to take advantage of his …

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July 19, 2022

Chris Peltz and The Blind Grilling Experience

The most interesting griller in the world, Chris Peltz, stops by with an update on season two of his podcast, The Blind Grilling Experience. Chris and John discuss the numerous accessible tools available for outdoor grilling and John shares his …

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March 1, 2022

Chad E Foster - Part Two

Chad E Foster is back to continue the conversation about how he was able to take advantage of disadvantages, embrace discomfort and change his mindset to experience tremendous growth and personal development. Chad also talks us through the experience of …

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Feb. 15, 2022

Brittany Culp

Founder of Blind Fury Fitness, Brittany Culp, stops by to share why she believes that mental health and physical fitness go hand-in-hand, and contribute to the overall wellness of individuals. Brittany also talks about her journey with sight loss due …

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Feb. 1, 2022

Chad E Foster and Blind Ambition

Author of Blind Ambition, Chad E Foster, stops by to talk about his journey with retinitis pigmentosa and share some funny and painful trials and tribulations along the way. Chad also reflects on his transformation from victim to visionary, how …

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Dec. 21, 2021

Steve Bate

Steve Bate, MBE stops by to share how the shock of his Retinitis Pigmentosa diagnosis may have been the best thing that ever happened to him. In just a few years Steve adapted his dreams of outdoor adventure into cycling …

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