Freedom Up Close

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Freedom Up Close team! We hope you’re enjoying your time with family and friends however that looks for you this year.

We will be spending this time with our families, but we look forward to sharing our Thanksgiving holiday traditions and 2020 weirdness with all of you next week.

This is a time when many people struggle with stress, sadness, and loneliness. We understand, and we struggle with these feelings too. Know that you are not alone. You can always reach us at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

From our homes to yours, happy holidays.

Episode 11: Welcome Back & Update

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On episode 11 of Freedom Up Close, Dani and Josh come back after taking some well needed time off to exercise some self care and to address some personal things. They discuss their ongoing projects, some big news from Dani, and what’s coming down the pipe for Freedom Up Close.

Lean more about the fundraiser supporting the Autism Nature Trail in New York’s Letchworth State Park and calendars with photographs by Rochester native John Kucko by visiting their IndieGogo Campaign

For business inquiries, show suggestions, comments, and more, contact us here:
info@FreedomUpClose.com

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A Brief Intermission

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Hello to our lovely listeners! We have decided to take a brief break from the podcast for several reasons. There is so much going on in the world and in each of our lives individually. A much needed break will allow us time to work on new episodes for you guys and catch up on our other projects. Please feel free to contact us via email at talkwithus@freedomupclose.com with your comments and suggestions or email us to join our Discord server.

Freedom Up Close Will Return on November 12!!

Please join us again on November 12 in all the usual places. In the meantime, you can catch up on any previous episodes you might have missed. We look forward to recording some holiday episodes as well as more of our usual content!

Sincerely,
Your Freedom Up Close hosts
Josh and Dani

Episode 10 – Social Media: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

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Check out Episode 10 of Freedom Up Close on Achor or your favorite podcast platform.

Mature and Adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Dani and Josh talk Social Media. Got a Facebook or an Insta? Maybe TikTok? Do you remember MySpace, Hi5, Bebo, or some other Internet social platform? Or maybe you were a member of a BBS or a web forum? Plus, the dark side of social media: the trolls, keyboard thugs, and the comparisons that we do against other people just from what we see on a webpage! 

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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Episode 9 – Humans Are Wonderful

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Listen to Episode 9 of Freedom Up Close on Anchor or your favorite podcast platform.

Dani and Josh discuss the complexities of being human. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Nothing is off limits here. We discuss the joys of being an empath, being able to take multiple perspectives, and the challenges of becoming a better human being. This episode barely scratches the surface of this topic. Expect more on this topic in the future.

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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Episode 8 – Happiness

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Listen to this week’s episode of Freedom Up Close on Anchor or on your favorite Podcast platform.

Dani and Josh take on the heavier topic of happiness. What makes you happy, or unhappy? How do you ensure your happiness?  Is happiness a destination, or is it the stops along the way? What are going to be the ups and downs of maintaining your happiness? Plus, a new feature that is being added to the show to help you participate! 

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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Episode 7 – Computers & Tech

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In episode 7 of Freedom Up Close, Josh and Dani talk Apple versus Windows, computer hardware, first experiences with technology, and so much more. Come join us for one of our favorite topics.

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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Episode 6 – Getting the Job

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In episode 6 of Freedom Up Close, Josh and Dani discuss jobs. They share some of the challenges of finding a job as a person with a visual impairment, some recommendations for making a resume and cover letter, tips for tackling that interview, and more.

Come and listen for some entertaining rants from both of our lovely co-hosts. What challenges have you faced in your job search?

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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Episode 5 – The Tools That Get Us Through the Day

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In episode 5 of Freedom Up Close, Dani and Josh talk about the tools they’ve used, and still use, as well as their individual experiences as persons on the blindness spectrum. Plus, what happens when you’re made fun of for using those tools, and why you should never compare your blindness to others.

If you have thoughts on the topic or you’d like to share your own story, contact us via email at TalkWithUs@FreedomUpClose.com.

Also, join our new Discord server by sending us an email.

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