RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_770d1f93-fa22-4dcf-a1e7-ab81a3589dab -- Rendered At Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:25:05 +0000 Eyes Closed, Mind Open https://redcircle.com/shows/eyes-closed-mind-open en Copyright 2026 NewView Oklahoma Empowering others by providing comfort, information, and dispelling myths surrounding blindness through humor and real life experiences, with an infectious theme song that keeps you coming back. NewView Oklahoma Empowering others by providing comfort, information, and dispelling myths surrounding blindness through humor and real life experiences, with an infectious theme song that keeps you coming back. This podcast is a partnership between Possibilities, Inc's Community Podcast Platform, Breaking Ice Building Bridges, and Newview Oklahoma. For more information, about Possibilities, go to https://possibilitiesinc.org/ For more information about Newview Oklahoma, go to https://nvoklahoma.org/ 834dea4d-f057-5386-870e-f7950192baa5 episodic no NewView Oklahoma noreply@getredcircle.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/770d1f93-fa22-4dcf-a1e7-ab81a3589dab false full 13 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - This Was Not in the Job Description: From Accounting to CEO 13 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - This Was Not in the Job Description: From Accounting to CEO 13 NewView Oklahoma <p>What happens when an accounting job turns into leading a statewide nonprofit? In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lauren Branch, the CEO of NewView Oklahoma, for a relaxed and engaging conversation about her journey to leadership, the growth of NewView and her passion for advocacy. They share stories, laugh a little and reflect on what makes this work so meaningful.</p> What happens when an accounting job turns into leading a statewide nonprofit? In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lauren Branch, the CEO of NewView Oklahoma, for a relaxed and engaging conversation about her journey to leadership, the growth of NewView and her passion for advocacy. They share stories, laugh a little and reflect on what makes this work so meaningful.

]]> <p>What happens when an accounting job turns into leading a statewide nonprofit? In this episode, Hannah is joined by Lauren Branch, the CEO of NewView Oklahoma, for a relaxed and engaging conversation about her journey to leadership, the growth of NewView and her passion for advocacy. They share stories, laugh a little and reflect on what makes this work so meaningful.</p> 9bebab0c-c703-446a-91b2-1af2413985ed https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:19:00 +0000 3478 false full 12 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Season's Eatings! 12 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Season's Eatings! 12 NewView Oklahoma <p>With the holiday season in full swing, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home–but for people who are blind or visually impaired, cooking and baking can feel intimidating. In this episode, we're joined by two guests who are blind and two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as we talk about building confidence in the kitchen. From practical tips and adaptive tools to holiday traditions and a few laughs along the way, this conversation is all about showing that cooking is possible, empowering, and even fun–no vision required.</p> With the holiday season in full swing, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home–but for people who are blind or visually impaired, cooking and baking can feel intimidating. In this episode, we're joined by two guests who are blind and two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as we talk about building confidence in the kitchen. From practical tips and adaptive tools to holiday traditions and a few laughs along the way, this conversation is all about showing that cooking is possible, empowering, and even fun–no vision required.

]]> <p>With the holiday season in full swing, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home–but for people who are blind or visually impaired, cooking and baking can feel intimidating. In this episode, we&#39;re joined by two guests who are blind and two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as we talk about building confidence in the kitchen. From practical tips and adaptive tools to holiday traditions and a few laughs along the way, this conversation is all about showing that cooking is possible, empowering, and even fun–no vision required.</p> b7cf40f2-dd07-4bc1-a50b-176635fbbf83 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3046 false full 11 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Oklahoma Dance Foundation 11 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Oklahoma Dance Foundation 11 NewView Oklahoma <p>In this episode, we sit down with the Oklahoma Dance Foundation to explore how their partnership with NewView Oklahoma began and how they adapted their teaching to include students who are blind or have low vision. We talk about the learning curve, the unexpected joys of inclusive dance, and the importance of representation in the arts. They also share details about the upcoming Fall Dance Bash happening at NewView, an event you don’t want to miss!</p><p>For more information about the Oklahoma Dance Foundation visit their website: oklahomadancefoundation.org</p> In this episode, we sit down with the Oklahoma Dance Foundation to explore how their partnership with NewView Oklahoma began and how they adapted their teaching to include students who are blind or have low vision. We talk about the learning curve, the unexpected joys of inclusive dance, and the importance of representation in the arts. They also share details about the upcoming Fall Dance Bash happening at NewView, an event you don’t want to miss!

For more information about the Oklahoma Dance Foundation visit their website: oklahomadancefoundation.org

]]> <p>In this episode, we sit down with the Oklahoma Dance Foundation to explore how their partnership with NewView Oklahoma began and how they adapted their teaching to include students who are blind or have low vision. We talk about the learning curve, the unexpected joys of inclusive dance, and the importance of representation in the arts. They also share details about the upcoming Fall Dance Bash happening at NewView, an event you don’t want to miss!</p><p>For more information about the Oklahoma Dance Foundation visit their website: oklahomadancefoundation.org</p> 5517026c-074b-4297-b2c7-cf74035a9b51 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:50:00 +0000 2041 false full 10 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Parenting blind children: A real world perspective. 10 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Parenting blind children: A real world perspective. 10 NewView Oklahoma <p>In this episode, Hannah sits down with parents of blind and low vision children to talk about the early days of diagnosis, navigating support systems, and finding confidence along the journey. From daily routines to advocacy, to unexpected moments of joy, these parents share honest experiences and encouragement for anyone raising or supporting a blind child.</p> In this episode, Hannah sits down with parents of blind and low vision children to talk about the early days of diagnosis, navigating support systems, and finding confidence along the journey. From daily routines to advocacy, to unexpected moments of joy, these parents share honest experiences and encouragement for anyone raising or supporting a blind child.

]]> <p>In this episode, Hannah sits down with parents of blind and low vision children to talk about the early days of diagnosis, navigating support systems, and finding confidence along the journey. From daily routines to advocacy, to unexpected moments of joy, these parents share honest experiences and encouragement for anyone raising or supporting a blind child.</p> dbc86e78-5031-4cf3-964a-2fe5d458f616 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:28:00 +0000 3021 false full 09 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - From Struggle to Strength: Cheryl’s Story 09 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - From Struggle to Strength: Cheryl’s Story 9 NewView Oklahoma <p>Cheryl Rayburn shares her story of coping with vision loss—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the hope she found along the way.</p> Cheryl Rayburn shares her story of coping with vision loss—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the hope she found along the way.

]]> <p>Cheryl Rayburn shares her story of coping with vision loss—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the hope she found along the way.</p> e814a45a-e071-43e3-aa4b-b79ac630b1e8 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:10:00 +0000 2566 false full 08- Eyes Closed Mind Open - Keys to Work Camp 08- Eyes Closed Mind Open - Keys to Work Camp 8 NewView Oklahoma <p>Keys to Work attendees talk about their experiences throughout the two-week camp. They discussed the independent living skills, orientation &amp; mobility (O&amp;M) training, job shadowing, cooking, and all the fun they had along the way.</p> Keys to Work attendees talk about their experiences throughout the two-week camp. They discussed the independent living skills, orientation & mobility (O&M) training, job shadowing, cooking, and all the fun they had along the way.

]]> <p>Keys to Work attendees talk about their experiences throughout the two-week camp. They discussed the independent living skills, orientation &amp; mobility (O&amp;M) training, job shadowing, cooking, and all the fun they had along the way.</p> 215d67ef-9bd1-47e5-8eec-12205ebb99f9 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000 2042 false full 07- Eyes Closed Mind Open - Paterson-Compton Transport Delivery Services 07- Eyes Closed Mind Open - Paterson-Compton Transport Delivery Services 7 NewView Oklahoma <p>George Paterson shares how his company helps provide transportation and delivery services to blind and low-vision Oklahomans.</p> George Paterson shares how his company helps provide transportation and delivery services to blind and low-vision Oklahomans.

]]> <p>George Paterson shares how his company helps provide transportation and delivery services to blind and low-vision Oklahomans.</p> f491737b-8253-4fb8-afc5-40eb5fff68d3 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:35:00 +0000 1942 false full 06-Eyes Closed Mind Open-Audio games with Liam Ervin 06-Eyes Closed Mind Open-Audio games with Liam Ervin 6 NewView Oklahoma <p>Liam Ervin talks about how he became an audio game developer and the importance of audio games for the blind and low vision community.</p> Liam Ervin talks about how he became an audio game developer and the importance of audio games for the blind and low vision community.

]]> <p>Liam Ervin talks about how he became an audio game developer and the importance of audio games for the blind and low vision community.</p> 603b4eaf-504b-4476-a3c3-6c3a321de814 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2246 false full 05 - Blind and Low Vision Entrepreneurs 05 - Blind and Low Vision Entrepreneurs 5 NewView Oklahoma <p>Kenyatta Washington and Shawn Alterazi share their respective journeys to becoming business owners and how NewView Oklahoma helped them along the way.</p> Kenyatta Washington and Shawn Alterazi share their respective journeys to becoming business owners and how NewView Oklahoma helped them along the way.

]]> <p>Kenyatta Washington and Shawn Alterazi share their respective journeys to becoming business owners and how NewView Oklahoma helped them along the way.</p> aa5e5354-0c83-45b1-858b-7f76bd321409 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Fri, 23 May 2025 21:33:00 +0000 2795 false full 04 - Adaptive Sports 04 - Adaptive Sports 4 NewView Oklahoma <p>Joe Hamilton 2016 Paralympian shares his journey to the Paralympic Games. We also cover other adaptive sports played here at NewView and how to get involved.</p> Joe Hamilton 2016 Paralympian shares his journey to the Paralympic Games. We also cover other adaptive sports played here at NewView and how to get involved.

]]> <p>Joe Hamilton 2016 Paralympian shares his journey to the Paralympic Games. We also cover other adaptive sports played here at NewView and how to get involved.</p> 3a45e3f3-f747-4c69-9993-cb7668cf513c https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000 2930 false full 03 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Evolution of our Podcast 03 - Eyes Closed Mind Open - Evolution of our Podcast 3 NewView Oklahoma <p>Hannah and Leigh discuss the inception of the podcast and talk about new enrichment programming and how people can get involved.</p> Hannah and Leigh discuss the inception of the podcast and talk about new enrichment programming and how people can get involved.

]]> <p>Hannah and Leigh discuss the inception of the podcast and talk about new enrichment programming and how people can get involved.</p> 0b2afa0c-c357-4534-914c-740b91a8ea49 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0000 2362 false full 02 - Parenting With Vision Loss 02 - Parenting With Vision Loss 2 NewView Oklahoma <p>This episode features different stages of parenting with varying degrees of vision loss. And how it changes over time as the children age. </p> This episode features different stages of parenting with varying degrees of vision loss. And how it changes over time as the children age.

]]> <p>This episode features different stages of parenting with varying degrees of vision loss. And how it changes over time as the children age. </p> c9baf257-b821-485b-9972-1e757f35d4c9 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:30:00 +0000 2144 false full 01 - Blindness is a spectrum 01 - Blindness is a spectrum 1 NewView Oklahoma <p>Catherine, Hannah, Melissa, and Red discuss the often misunderstood concept of blindness as a spectrum. Not every person who is blind experiences the same level of vision loss, and the term "blind" encompasses a wide range of visual impairments. We dive into personal stories and discuss how vision loss varies from person to person. Whether it's partial sight, total blindness, or anything in between, this episode sheds light on the diverse realities of living with blindness, and why it's important to recognize the complexity of visual disabilities.</p><p>Tune in to learn more about how blindness isn't one-size-fits-all and how we can better understand and support those who navigate this spectrum.</p> Catherine, Hannah, Melissa, and Red discuss the often misunderstood concept of blindness as a spectrum. Not every person who is blind experiences the same level of vision loss, and the term "blind" encompasses a wide range of visual impairments. We dive into personal stories and discuss how vision loss varies from person to person. Whether it's partial sight, total blindness, or anything in between, this episode sheds light on the diverse realities of living with blindness, and why it's important to recognize the complexity of visual disabilities.

Tune in to learn more about how blindness isn't one-size-fits-all and how we can better understand and support those who navigate this spectrum.

]]> <p>Catherine, Hannah, Melissa, and Red discuss the often misunderstood concept of blindness as a spectrum. Not every person who is blind experiences the same level of vision loss, and the term &#34;blind&#34; encompasses a wide range of visual impairments. We dive into personal stories and discuss how vision loss varies from person to person. Whether it&#39;s partial sight, total blindness, or anything in between, this episode sheds light on the diverse realities of living with blindness, and why it&#39;s important to recognize the complexity of visual disabilities.</p><p>Tune in to learn more about how blindness isn&#39;t one-size-fits-all and how we can better understand and support those who navigate this spectrum.</p> cef8cd78-940c-4747-b8ad-eb0f6ed885d3 https://eyesclosedmindopen.captivate.fm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:15:00 +0000 1979 false