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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 219: Transforming Theater: Phamaly’s Vision for Disabled Artists and Radical Inclusion</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Phamaly Theatre Company, the longest-running theater company in the U.S. dedicated to performers with disabilities. Managing Director Corinne Melon and blind actor Romy Lopez join us to explore Phamaly’s origin story, rooted in the determination of five friends who refused to let ableist barriers keep them from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 218: Connection Through Cards, Art, and Sisterhood. Grace &#038; Leah of Tiny &#038; Snail</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet sisters Grace and Leah, the creative duo behind Tiny and Snail, a greeting card and stationery business with a powerful story. Together, they share how their love of art, resilience in the face of life-altering adversity, and unwavering sisterly bond have shaped their company and lives. Leah discusses the impact of a spinal cord [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 217: Sam Schmidt Racing Beyond Limits and No Finish Line</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sam Smith Racing Beyond Limits and No Finish Line Erik Weihenmayer reconnects with racing legend and innovator Sam Schmidt. After a catastrophic accident left him a high-level quadriplegic, Sam Schmidt refused to accept limits, becoming a trailblazer in adaptive technology and rehabilitation. From walking his daughter down the aisle in a groundbreaking exoskeleton, to racing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 216: Jessica Cox on Living Boldly, Adapting Creatively, and Challenging Stereotypes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jessica Cox on Living Boldly, Adapting Creatively, and Challenging Stereotypes Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot and an inspiring advocate for redefining limitations. Born without arms, Jessica has continually challenged assumptions—not only by flying an airplane with her feet, but also through everyday acts of independence, vibrant storytelling, and relentless innovation. From sharing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 215: Vision, Justice, and Blindness: Judge David Tatel&#8217;s Legacy in law and Civil Rights</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Judge Tatel&#8217;s story is a remarkable journey of resilience, civil rights advocacy, and leadership at the highest levels of the judiciary—all while navigating the challenges of progressive blindness. His memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, inspired our conversation on everything from landmark civil rights cases to the realities of living and working with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 214: Chasing Freedom: Mikey O&#8217;Hearn’s Story of Alchemy, Family, and Authenticity</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This episode feautres Mikey O&#8217;Hearn, fresh off his debut in alpine skiing at the latest Paralympics in Cortina, Italy. Mikey O&#8217;Hearn shares his journey from learning to ski before he could even walk, to overcoming the challenges of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita—a condition that has fused his ankles and required the use of custom leg braces. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 213: Reframing Your Life Story by Embracing the Heroic Journey with Peter Bailey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This episode features Peter Bailey, president of the Prouty Project and a true champion of leadership and transformation. Peter shared his wisdom on how the heroic journey isn’t just for epic adventures—it&#8217;s for all of us, every day, as we face challenges in work and life. We discussed reframing adversity, finding strength in setbacks, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 212: Intentional Living John O&#8217;Leary on Overcoming Trauma and Embracing Graces</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On this episode we dive deep into resilience and intentional living with John O&#8217;Leary. From surviving life-threatening burns as a child to championing hope and possibility, John&#8217;s story is a testament to overcoming adversity. We explore the power of supportive communities, the importance of taking risks, and how faith and grit fuel extraordinary lives. If [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 211: Adventures in Darkness: Blind Climbers Share Lessons on Teamwork, Courage, and Possibility</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A conversation between the first and second blind climbers to summit Mt. Everest; Erik Weihenmayer (2001) and Andy Holzer (2017). As they swap stories about Everest attempts, overcoming naysayers, and the importance of pursuing dreams into the unknown, you’ll hear how their connection goes far beyond any notion of competition—rooted instead in brotherhood and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>No Barriers Podcast Episode 210: Transforming Visions: Painting without Sight</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Didrik Johnck]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Erik Weihenmayer has lot a lot in common with John Bramblitt. Both are blind. Both are trailblazing adventurers. One’s summited Everest, the other’s become a world-recognized painter.&#160; Whether you’re facing a giant mountain or a blank canvas, it’s NOT magic—it’s sweat, perseverance, and innovation. You’ll fail a lot.&#160; John’s failures and the innovation that resulted [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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