Ep. 1 - Alli Pearlman

Ep. 5 - Thomas Reid

Jude talks to Thomas Reid, a blind podcast host, voiceover artist, audio producer, and disability advocate whose show Reid My Mind  challenges what we think it means to live with a disability. In the episode, Jude and Thomas discuss the importance of positivity, the power of audio, and the role of blind and low-vision people within the  wider disability community. Listen to Reid My Mind > [http://reidmymind.com/] For more from Theia, including articles, advice, and a forum to meet low-vision peers, head to theiaforall.org.

Ep. 4 - Joel Gomez

Jude talks to Joel Gomez, a legally blind athlete and musician who has competed for Team USA at the Tokyo Paralympic Games and the World Para Athletics Junior Championships. In the episode, Jude and Joel discuss accommodations in school, how visual impairments can inspire unique achievements, and the importance of empathy. Learn more about Joel > [https://www.teamusa.org/usparatrackandfield/athletes/Joel-Gomez] For more from Theia, including articles, advice, and a forum to meet low-vision peers, head to theiaforall.org.

Ep. 3 - Dr. Mark Steele

Jude talks to his lifelong eye doctor, Dr. Mark Steele, about the science behind low vision—and what it's like to dedicate your life to helping those with the condition. One of the world's foremost eye surgeons and an authority on vision impairments, Dr. Steele provides advice on making the most of life with low vision that will resonate with young people and parents alike. Learn more about Dr. Steele > [https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1962451054/mark-a-steele] For more from Theia, including articles, advice, and a forum to meet low-vision peers, head to theiaforall.org.

Ep. 2 - Adonis Watt

Jude talks to Adonis Watt, a blind high school running back from Arizona who aspires to play in the NFL. Undeterred by his condition, Adonis possesses unique drive, determination, and vision that make him an inspiration to the low-vision community. Learn more about Adonis: * Adonis Watt - The Blind Football Player With NFL Dreams Shares His Vision Hero Story [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy3ZO6NT9o4] * Blind Arizona football player Adonis Watt inspiration for Marvel comic [https://usatodayhss.com/2019/blind-arizona-football-player-adonis-watt-marvel-comic] For more from Theia, including articles, advice, and a forum to meet low-vision peers, head to theiaforall.org [https://www.theiaforall.org].

Ep. 1 - Alli Pearlman

Welcome to the Theia Show! Hosted by Jude Esposito, a low-vision high schooler from London, the Theia Show is your source for advice, expert interviews, and honest conversations about the struggles that come with being a low-vision teenager. In our first episode, Jude talks to Alli Pearlman, a low-vision teenager from Long Island who founded Exception-all, a disability awareness organization. Her most impactful advice? Learn to be an advocate for yourself. Learn more about Alli's work: * Exception-all [https://exception-all.org/] For more from Theia, including articles, advice, and a forum to meet low-vision peers, head to theiaforall.org.