Run With Chestnut

In this episode, we discuss different job seeking tips for people who are blind. Francesco then gives some insight into getting an MRI during covid, as well as going to weddings and other events as a blind person. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

On today’s episode of the Run With Chestnut podcast (teacher’s edition!), Milica and Simon discuss what teaching has been like during the pandemic. They go over their own experiences as visually impaired student teachers and what it means to be a teacher: both in school and in life. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss Andrew’s epic adventure in Chicago. We talk about his trip getting there, his fast-food experiences, and other fun stuff. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss the disorienting effects of acupuncture on the blind, as well as the difficulties of cane travel on the snow. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

This week, we bring you a special episode for Valentine’s day, where we interview the cast of “Blind Love,” a documentary following the dating lives of a few people who are blind including our very own Simon. We discuss what the cast has been up to since the release of the documentary a year ago, as well as giving some dating advise to help spice things up. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss finding motivation to read and how to read effectively. We cover the different devices used by the blind to read, we touch on braille music, and we end by discussing some challenges we’ve faced when trying to source accessible materials. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss Francesco’s first ever ski trip.  We talk about skiing with a guide, as well as predict what Simon and Andrew will have most trouble with when they try to dip their toes into the world of skiing themselves. Big shoutout to the amazing group Telluride Adaptive Sports Program for helping Francesco experience this. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss what it is like to run with a guide for people who are blind and visually impaired. We talk about our most memorable experience, as well as share some tips for first time athletes and guides. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss “Can’t Hurt Me,” by David Goggins. We chat about our take-aways, thoughts on the most impactful moments, as well as our favorite challenges in the book Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.

In this episode, we discuss Andrew’s journey in finding employment. We discuss his interview experiences, as well as his first few days of holding a job. Reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @RunWithChestnut to give us any feedback, or future topic requests.