The Disability Diaries with Steven Vine, Podcast

11/16/2025

Episode 33 is out today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966

Have a listen to my very interesting guest, Agust who lives in Iceland. He tells a very compelling story about his struggle with mental illness. He also battled cancer which led to the removal of his colon, and getting an ostomy; which saved his life in more ways than one.
Please listen to this episode to hear his story and let us know what you think.

11/10/2025

My friend Walt Lawrence from
G.F. Strong will be an upcoming guest on the pod. We had a great visit !

11/02/2025

Episode 32 is out today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966

Deb Sabo talks about her work at The Adult Cognitive Wellness Centre and the benefits of Therapeutic Recreation.

Have a listen, share and let us know what you think. Have a great Sunday.

https://adultcognitivewellnesscentre.ca/

10/19/2025

Episode 31 is out now.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966

Marty Sobo from Colorado is Steve’s guest for this episode. Marty has 2 podcasts himself on the Aftersight network. So have a listen to this conversation. Something else to know - when you say ‘Marty Sobo’, your teeth may fall out ! (Here’s one for the blooper reel)

10/16/2025

Did you know that today is National White Cane Awareness Day?

Today is White Cane Awareness Day! 👨‍🦯

Offering confidence, safety, and freedom, the white cane can unlock a world of possibilities for many people who are blind or partially sighted.

With many different styles, cane tips, and colours, the white cane is not only an important navigation tool, but a symbol that identifies, strengthens, and empowers the blind community.

Image Description: A photo of a young boy holding a white cane with a ball tip and wearing winter apparel. While the photo of the boy is in colour, with a soft yellow glow around him, the rest of the background appears in black and white. The text on the image reads: "White Cane Awareness Day".

10/05/2025

Episode 30 is now available

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966?i=1000730189398

Seaver Stafford is my special guest today from Neil Squire. This is a very informative conversation about how Neil Squire uses technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
So if you are disabled and need help with technology, or employment skills - please contact them.

https://www.neilsquire.ca

09/28/2025

🚨Episode 29 is out today🚨

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966?i=1000728858818

We couldn’t wait for the usual 2 week format to put this out, so you’re getting an extra episode this month - because it’s our one year anniversary of doing the podcast ! So sit back and celebrate with us as Chris and I reflect on the past year in this podcasting adventure.

09/21/2025

Episode 28 is out today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966

Now before you poo poo this video, please have a listen so that you can learn all about Ostomy and this life changing surgery.
My friend Andrea Manson and I have a discussion about this topic. She is a retired Ostomy nurse, and she explains it all very well.
If you could listen to this episode, it would mean a lot to me, because this situation happened to me and you may know someone with an ostomy. Let us know what you think in the comments.


Ostomy Canada Society

09/17/2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/code-orange/id1838769695

Our friend Marty Sobo has a new podcast, called: Code Orange on The Aftersight Network.

Code Orange is the disability-inclusive guide to emergency preparedness for the blind and low-vision community. Hosted by Marty Sobo, each episode turns fear into a plan: clear steps, practical checklists, and real-world stories from first responders, emergency managers, technologists, and blind advocates who’ve lived it. No hype—just what to do before, during, and after a crisis.

How To Podcast · Updated Weekly · Code Orange is the disability-inclusive guide to emergency preparedness for the blind and low-vision community. Hosted by Marty Sobo, each episode turns fear into a plan: clear steps, practical checkl…

09/07/2025

Episode 27 is out today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966?i=1000725358883

Brian Mackie talks about his work with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, where he helps other blind individuals with technology and other tasks around the house. Brian is doing good work in the community, so please have a listen to the current episode.



https://visionlossrehab.ca/en

08/27/2025

Tune into Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 100.5 today at 1 pm PST (Wed. Aug. 27) where they will be live-streaming from Episode 15 of my interview with Jugpreet Bajwa.
This will be hosted by Amy Amantea from Episode 21.

https://coopradio.org

08/24/2025

Episode 26 is now available.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-disability-diaries-with-steven-vine/id1769685966?i=1000723286761

Steve and Chris talk with one of Steve’s doctors, Dr. Alyssa Hodgson from CPRI (Canadian Pain and Regenerative Institute) This is a very informative discussion about chronic pain - from diagnosis to available treatments.

Please have a listen, share this episode and let us know if you have any comments


PainBC.ca