Meeting the Moment

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Stories of the Special Olympics movement who don’t back down from a challenge and their ability to initiate positive change in the world. Welcome to Meeting the Moment, Special Olympics Michigan’s podcast inspired by our athletes - the true game changers who stand up, push comfort zones and inspire us when it counts - in the moment. Here, we'll share stories on meeting discomfort head-on, and pushing through to inspire positive change.

  1. 03/28/2024

    Season 2, Episode 9: MiABLE

    In this episode hear from Meeting the Moment Season 2 sponsor MiABLE and a plan holder on the benefits of creating a savings account for those with disabilities. Learn more about MiABLE here.

    29 min

  2. 03/07/2024

    Season 2, Episode 7: Feeling Heard: A Volunteers Passion for Health Screenings and Empowering Athletes

    In this episode, meet Dr. Jen Smart, an advocate and audiologist. How she's changing the game, helping athletes access free health screenings and empowering them with the tools they need. In 1997, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® began offering free health screenings and education to Special Olympics athletes in a welcoming, fun environment. Since then, we have delivered over 2 million free health screenings and trained close to 300,000 health professionals and students to treat people with intellectual disabilities. Healthy Athletes offers screenings in nine disciplines: MedFest (history and physical exam) Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® (vision/eye health) Healthy Hearing (audiology) Special Smiles (dentistry) Health Promotion (prevention and nutrition) Strong Minds (emotional health) FUNfitness (physical therapy) Fit Feet (podiatry)

    20 min

  3. 02/29/2024

    Season 2, Episode 6: You Listen to Jay Z? No You Don't.

    In this episode, we explore the concept of Cultural Competency. What it is, how to have honest conversations, and the importance of authenticity. Resources: Waking Up White Crucial Conversations

    31 min

  4. 02/22/2024

    Season 2, Episode 5: Austin & AmeriCorps

    Meet Austin - a SOMI AmeriCorps member - who has committed his life to leading through service. In this episode, listen to how the program has changed his life and molded his future, despite a vision impairment and taking on a new endeavor. Resources: Learn more or apply for the SOMI AmeriCorps program here. Is your child ages 2-7 (with or without an intellectual disability) Get involved in the SOMI Young Athletes program!

    21 min

  5. 02/15/2024

    Season 2, Episode 4: What a Difference a True Love Makes

    In this episode, meet Rich Coleman, a lifelong public servant committed to improving his community. Rich, a CMU alum, attended the first-ever Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games on the campus of Central Michigan University in 1974. He explains how that moment started it all... Sound Cloud ~ https://on.soundcloud.com/Gxji7 Ritchie Coleman, YouTube Channel, "The Prevention Corner" ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmS5U_P4B7p4wGO4ehgprVQ  Rich Coleman, Prevention Entertainment, Email ~ rcpreventioncorner@gmail.com

    20 min

  6. 02/08/2024

    Season 2, Episode 3: Bantering Over Bullying

    Meet the Baker family, social media stars who started sharing their life with the public at the start of the pandemic through "Baker Banter." Derek, a Special Olympics Missouri athlete, has always wanted to be in the spotlight - and now is! But, making the leap wasn't easy, and they have encountered many haters along the way. Follow BakerBanter: Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook

    17 min

  7. 02/08/2024

    Season 2, Episode 2: Fueled By Failure, The Rise of SO College at WMU

    In this episode meet Gabe, a Western Michigan University student, and Max, a Special Olympics Michigan athlete. Together, the two are working to build Unified Sports Programming in Kalamazoo at the college level. We explain why the program is thriving... as a result of initial failure. To learn more on SO College: https://www.somi.org/program/so-college

    25 min

  8. 02/08/2024

    Season 2, Episode 1: No Longer A Victim

    Nori Barnes, Special Olympics Illinois athlete and human trafficking survivor shares an emotional and inspiring story of her road to freedom following years of physical and emotional abuse that started from an early age. She explains how Special Olympics has helped reshape her life and learn that it is OK to fail. Follow Nori on Social Media: TikTok Instagram Facebook

    22 min
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Stories of the Special Olympics movement who don’t back down from a challenge and their ability to initiate positive change in the world. Welcome to Meeting the Moment, Special Olympics Michigan’s podcast inspired by our athletes - the true game changers who stand up, push comfort zones and inspire us when it counts - in the moment. Here, we'll share stories on meeting discomfort head-on, and pushing through to inspire positive change.

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  • Creator
    Special Olympics Michigan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Special Olympics Michigan
  • Show Website
    Meeting the Moment