60 acast.com Taking Off The Shades https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/taking-off-the-shades en Tim Utzig disability ,blind,advocacy ,guide dog,goalball,paralympics,accessibility ,taking off the shades,TOTS,visually impaired ,city university of london,blind podcast,disability podcast,Inspiration Porn,ableism Tim Utzig Have you heard of "Inspiration Porn"?? Doesn't matter. This show isn't that. The core message of Taking Off The Shades is about having real conversations with real people who just so happen to face real challenges. Grit, failure, adversity and hard work are pillars of character building that often are overlooked, but for some, there is no other way.


Whether its people with disabilities who have had no other choice than forward to reach their "top of the mountain", or able-bodied individuals who have had to deal with their own hurdles to accomplish extraordinary feats, these stories are worth hearing.


But...this is not your inspiration porn. I have faced my own set of challenges in life, losing my vision at 12-years-old, I know what it's like to be exploited for your story or your disability. Taking Off The Shades is a peak behind the curtain into the mind of some fascinating people, from diverse backgrounds, to better understand who they are, and how they do what they do. Intrigued? Of course you are! Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts + YouTube.

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]]> Have you heard of "Inspiration Porn"?? Doesn't matter. This show isn't that. The core message of Taking Off The Shades is about having real conversations with real people who just so happen to face real challenges. Grit, failure, adversity and hard work are pillars of character building that often are overlooked, but for some, there is no other way.


Whether its people with disabilities who have had no other choice than forward to reach their "top of the mountain", or able-bodied individuals who have had to deal with their own hurdles to accomplish extraordinary feats, these stories are worth hearing.


But...this is not your inspiration porn. I have faced my own set of challenges in life, losing my vision at 12-years-old, I know what it's like to be exploited for your story or your disability. Taking Off The Shades is a peak behind the curtain into the mind of some fascinating people, from diverse backgrounds, to better understand who they are, and how they do what they do. Intrigued? Of course you are! Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts + YouTube.

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]]> false Tim Utzig info+664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f@mg-eu.acast.com 664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f taking-off-the-shades https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1716133172367-1c9c42ccb0a48cd8666628216d958e12.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/taking-off-the-shades Taking Off The Shades I was attacked and blinded by a stranger - Matthew Syron - Taking Off The Shades Podcast I was attacked and blinded by a stranger - Matthew Syron - Taking Off The Shades Podcast Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:37:47 GMT 43:23 6688053cf5f883ab76518d69 true https://shows.acast.com/taking-off-the-shades/episodes/i-was-attacked-and-blinded-by-a-stranger-matthew-syron-takin 6688053cf5f883ab76518d69 664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f i-was-attacked-and-blinded-by-a-stranger-matthew-syron-takin full 3 My guest in this episode is Matthew Syron. Matt is a long time high performing athlete, who had his life changed in a moment at a bar in December 2023. We talk suddenly losing your vision, coping strategies, and life after sight loss, among many other things. I thought Matt would be an interesting person to speak to, as I lost my vision suddenly, but due to a genetic condition, rather than the awful attack he went through.


You can support Matthew and his mission:

Sign his petition to ban glass from nightclubs & bars in the UK & implement mandatory ID checks: https://www.change.org/p/ban-glass-from-nightclubs-bars-in-the-uk-implement-mandatory-id-checks

Check out his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-our-ironman-matthew-james-syron

Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsyron/?hl=en


My socials:

YouTube: / @timutzigyt

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: / tim-utzig-44183b173


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I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> My guest in this episode is Matthew Syron. Matt is a long time high performing athlete, who had his life changed in a moment at a bar in December 2023. We talk suddenly losing your vision, coping strategies, and life after sight loss, among many other things. I thought Matt would be an interesting person to speak to, as I lost my vision suddenly, but due to a genetic condition, rather than the awful attack he went through.


You can support Matthew and his mission:

Sign his petition to ban glass from nightclubs & bars in the UK & implement mandatory ID checks: https://www.change.org/p/ban-glass-from-nightclubs-bars-in-the-uk-implement-mandatory-id-checks

Check out his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-our-ironman-matthew-james-syron

Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsyron/?hl=en


My socials:

YouTube: / @timutzigyt

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: / tim-utzig-44183b173


Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds • Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark | Future...


I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> David Scott shares what it takes to make a National Team - Taking Off The Shades David Scott shares what it takes to make a National Team - Taking Off The Shades Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:41:40 GMT 1:13:47 66673a49c446540011e907ac false https://shows.acast.com/taking-off-the-shades/episodes/david-scott-shares-what-it-takes-to-make-a-national-team-tak 66673a49c446540011e907ac 664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f david-scott-shares-what-it-takes-to-make-a-national-team-tak full 2 David Scott is a member of the Great Brittan National Goalball team, a teammate, and a friend. In this episode of Taking Off The Shades, David opens up about his unique journey in the sport of goalball, and his path into, out of, and back into the national team. Are you new to the sport of goalball? Perfect, David gives a great breakdown for those who may be new! Be sure to listen as he discusses Paralympic aspirations, good goalball training, and a peak into his story.


My socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimUtzigyt

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-utzig-44183b173/


Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds


• Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark | Future...


I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> David Scott is a member of the Great Brittan National Goalball team, a teammate, and a friend. In this episode of Taking Off The Shades, David opens up about his unique journey in the sport of goalball, and his path into, out of, and back into the national team. Are you new to the sport of goalball? Perfect, David gives a great breakdown for those who may be new! Be sure to listen as he discusses Paralympic aspirations, good goalball training, and a peak into his story.


My socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimUtzigyt

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-utzig-44183b173/


Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds


• Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark | Future...


I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> Sofia Gonzalez on going from leg amputation to Paralympic athlete, Speaking up for disabilities - Taking Off The Shades Sofia Gonzalez on going from leg amputation to Paralympic athlete, Speaking up for disabilities - Taking Off The Shades Fri, 24 May 2024 15:57:21 GMT 1:12:23 6650b8e1c085240012198064 false https://shows.acast.com/taking-off-the-shades/episodes/sofia-gonzalez-on-going-from-leg-amputation-to-paralympic-at 6650b8e1c085240012198064 664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f sofia-gonzalez-on-going-from-leg-amputation-to-paralympic-at full 1 Welcome to Taking Off The Shades. In the first episode I have a conversation with Sofia Gonzalez. Sofia is a Paralympic athlete from Switzerland, and she gives incredible insight into how she has grown as a person, an athlete, and a disability advocate.


You can find Sofia, and all her socials on her website: https://www.sofia-g.ch/


My socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzSSvajqZTK3PKQD0QYAkg

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-utzig-44183b173/


Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xlDwukxjnA


I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> Welcome to Taking Off The Shades. In the first episode I have a conversation with Sofia Gonzalez. Sofia is a Paralympic athlete from Switzerland, and she gives incredible insight into how she has grown as a person, an athlete, and a disability advocate.


You can find Sofia, and all her socials on her website: https://www.sofia-g.ch/


My socials:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzSSvajqZTK3PKQD0QYAkg

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-utzig-44183b173/


Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xlDwukxjnA


I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.


Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!


Tim

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]]> TRAILER - Taking Off The Shades TRAILER - Taking Off The Shades Sun, 19 May 2024 16:20:33 GMT 1:00 664a26d22b731500124461eb false https://youtu.be/ThmhCfLdxuw 664a26d22b731500124461eb 664a1efbb684290013c9ec7f trailer-taking-off-the-shades trailer Have you heard of "Inspiration Porn"?? Doesn't matter. This show isn't that. The core message of Taking Off The Shades is about having real conversations with real people who just so happen to face real challenges. Grit, failure, adversity and hard work are pillars of character building that often are overlooked, but for some, there is no other way.


Whether its people with disabilities who have had no other choice than forward to reach their "top of the mountain", or able-bodied individuals who have had to deal with their own hurdles to accomplish extraordinary feats, these stories are worth hearing.


But...this is not your inspiration porn. I have faced my own set of challenges in life, losing my vision at 12-years-old, I know what it's like to be exploited for your story or your disability. Taking Off The Shades is a peak behind the curtain into the mind of some fascinating people, from diverse backgrounds, to better understand who they are, and how they do what they do. Intrigued? Of course you are! Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts + YouTube.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether its people with disabilities who have had no other choice than forward to reach their "top of the mountain", or able-bodied individuals who have had to deal with their own hurdles to accomplish extraordinary feats, these stories are worth hearing.


But...this is not your inspiration porn. I have faced my own set of challenges in life, losing my vision at 12-years-old, I know what it's like to be exploited for your story or your disability. Taking Off The Shades is a peak behind the curtain into the mind of some fascinating people, from diverse backgrounds, to better understand who they are, and how they do what they do. Intrigued? Of course you are! Make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts + YouTube.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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