{"podcast":{"title":"Blind Abilities","slug":"blind-abilities-173427","podcast_index_feed_id":173427,"rss_url":"https://blindabilities.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.BlindAbilities.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/a/5/1/ba51d6acbbba05cd/BA.jpg","author":"Jeffrey Thompson","episode_count":498,"summary":"The most comprehensive resource for Assistive Technology, success Stories, College and Career Pathways and all with a Blindness Perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T06:17:03.229518+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427"},"episode":{"title":"Wellness Wednesday: How are You? I'm Fine. Hmmm. Exploring Inclusion, Belonging, and the deep human need to be Seen and Heard","slug":"wellness-wednesday-how-are-you-i-m-fine-hmmm-exploring-inclusion-belonging-and-the-deep-human-need-to-be-seen-and-heard","published_at":"2026-02-19T00:31:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427/wellness-wednesday-how-are-you-i-m-fine-hmmm-exploring-inclusion-belonging-and-the-deep-human-need-to-be-seen-and-heard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427","url":"https://blindabilities.com/?p=9388","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday2126.mp3?dest-id=254899","summary":"In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson slow things down to ask a deceptively simple question: what does \"I'm fine\" really mean? From aging and identity shifts to vision loss, assisted living, and feeling quietly pushed to the sidelines, the group digs into the unspoken grief that can come with life transitions. They talk about how losing roles, routines, and independence can chip away at a person's sense of purpose—and how often those feelings stay hidden behind polite responses. With warmth and honesty, they explore inclusion, belonging, and the deep human need to be seen, heard, and asked for our thoughts. The episode is a gentle call to listen beyond the surface, to make space for real answers, and to reach out—especially to older adults—before stories, wisdom, and connection fade into silence. Full Transcript Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!","meta_description":"In this Wellness Wednesday conversation, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson slow things down to ask a deceptively simple question: what does \"I'm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1305,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/blind-abilities-173427/episodes/wellness-wednesday-how-are-you-i-m-fine-hmmm-exploring-inclusion-belonging-and-the-deep-human-need-to-be-seen-and-heard/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427/wellness-wednesday-how-are-you-i-m-fine-hmmm-exploring-inclusion-belonging-and-the-deep-human-need-to-be-seen-and-heard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}