The Visibility Project Podcast
We see you. We hear you. Together we are making a difference. The Visibility Project is an initiative of the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition, using a storytelling podcast with the goal of creating a more connected, empathetic and inclusive community by listening to and learning from individuals whose stories are too often unheard. Have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JUbJBKjFKwxY2XQR9 Questions? Email us: thevisibilityprj@gmail.com
Episodes
38 episodes
Going from Visually Impaired to Blind with Otto
Meet Otto Guild and hear his story of going from sighted, to blind
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Episode 30
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50:07
Ambassador for Community and Inclusion
Raheef Alturkmani shares his experience as a Syrian living and thriving in Midland, MI along with the hurdles along the way. Raheef is an ambassador to the Muslim faith and a pillar in the community.
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Episode 29
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54:43
029- "Two stories One Race" with Sue Williams and Joy Yang Jiao
Sue and Joy talk about coming the the United States and the struggles of being "different" in the communities in which they lived.
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Episode 28
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53:42
027- Hiding, Excuses, and Self-sufficiency: Living with a parent with substance abuse disorder
Hear from employees of 1016 Recovery Network and listen to some personal stories surrounding substance abuse and its effect on families.
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Episode 26
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026- Erin Patrice, of The Breaking Bread Village, shares her passions and vision
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Episode 26
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025- Life After Incarceration with Rob Worsley and Aaron Falkowski
Episode 25 of The Visibility Project discusses Life after Incarceration with Rob Worsley and Aaron Falkowski. Aaron grew up in Midland Michigan. He has worked for the Ten16 Recovery Network for 4 years, and has been sober for...
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Episode 25
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52:33
024 - You Are Not Alone: One Person's Journey from Suicidal to Supportive / Emily LaPrairie
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Episode 24
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43:25
023 - Adoption and Fostering w/ Delois Leapheart and Jenna Griswold
Jenna is from Bay City, MI and has been married to her husband Bryon since 2018. She has two daughters. Her step daughter, Harmony, is 13 and their adopted daughter, Zoey, is 6. Jenna notes that however motherhood comes to you, it is a miracle ...
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Episode 23
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44:20
022 - PTSD Due to Natural Disasters
Vanessa Maxon and Christie McDonald share their stories of how the historic flood in 2020 impacted their families and communities.
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Episode 22
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021 - Child Abuse and Trauma w/ Desirea Woodworth and Tabitha Spencer
Desirea and Tabitha share their expertise in child abuse and trauma and how to be an advocate for children.
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020 - Grief and how to handle it w/ Camille Gerace-Nitschky and Pattie Veith-Powers
020 - Grief and how to handle it w/ Camille Gerace-Nitschky and Pattie Veith-Powers by The Visibility Project Podcast
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019 - Suicide Awareness and Prevention w/ Barb Smith and Adam Muszynski
In this month’s episode, we will be joined by Adam Muszynski and Barb Smith as we focus on the topic of suicide and suicide prevention. Our two guests will share their deeply personal experiences along with their expertise in suicide prevention. A...
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018 - Body Positivity w/Liz Westerman & JodiAnn Stevenson
In this month’s episode, we will meet with Liz Westerman and JodiAnn Stevenson to talk about dominant social norms related to health and body sizes, the myths of diet culture, and body positivity. Both guests open up about their personal history w...
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016 - Supporting indigenous people w/Sierra Clark
In this month’s episode, we will be focusing on the voices of the indigenous community and the Anshinaabe community in particular. We will be exploring their history and culture with Sierra Clark who serves as the lone full time Ingenious Affairs ...
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EPI 015 | 6 | Pandemic Stories w/Sarah Weisbarth
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can do so at the link below - forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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EPI 015 | 5 | Pandemic Stories w/Alexis Costly
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can do so at the link below - forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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EPI 015 | 4 | Pandemic Stories w/Barb Swierzbin
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can do so at the link below - https://forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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EPI 015 | 3 | Pandemic Stories w/Jeremiah Lee
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can do so at the link below - https://forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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EPI 015 | 1 | Pandemic Stories w/Rochelle Zimmerman
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can submit it at the link below - https://forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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EPI 015 | 2 | Pandemic Stories w/Pam Singer
If you would like to submit your pandemic story, you can submit it at the link below - https://forms.gle/wXSCg5e7cXCtfKdY7
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014 - Interdependence and dignity - moving homelessness out from under the bridge
“Loser”, “dead beat”, “druggie”... How do you see homelessness? Our guests give us a lens to see the reality of an invisible population. People who are homeless are individually unique and deserve our empathy and dignity. Renea Pettinger and Ma...
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013 - Getting honest with yourself w/Eric Krause & Sarah Weisbarth
Are you brave enough to face the truth? Are you able to face the fear when you learn something new and it causes you to question? In the middle of discourse creating division are you willing to consider another’s perspective, educate past ignora...
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