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Living free with RP

Living free with RP

By Michael Tubiak

A weekly podcast where I will interview a different person who has the eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa.
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Melanie Ennis’ Journey

Living free with RPFeb 17, 2020

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Victor Mifsud’s Journey Continues…

Victor Mifsud’s Journey Continues…

It was great to have the Biohacker back on the podcast. Her is someone that really influenced some changes in my RP journey. Enjoy!
Oct 24, 202301:22:05
Clara’s Journey Continues…

Clara’s Journey Continues…

It is always fun to chat with Clara! So how is her judo journey going? Let’s find out!
Oct 17, 202301:49:29
Becky Andrews’ Journey Continues…

Becky Andrews’ Journey Continues…

In this “where are they now?” episode we bring back Becky Andrews and find out what she’s been doing all these years.
Oct 08, 202352:29
The 100th episode

The 100th episode

In this very special episode I bring back on some amazing guys who I not only met because of the podcast I have met in real life and have become great friends with them. These are my RP brothers and I’m beyond grateful to have them in my life.
Oct 01, 202302:15:22
Abigail Turner’s Journey Continues…

Abigail Turner’s Journey Continues…

This season rolls on with Abby! I felt like a proud father listening to how well Abby is doing. Enjoy the episode!
Sep 22, 202340:19
Ida Mauko’s Journey Continues…

Ida Mauko’s Journey Continues…

Ida is back! “Where are they now?” Season 6 continues. Enjoy!
Sep 15, 202301:11:22
Justin Willcock’s Journey Continues…

Justin Willcock’s Journey Continues…

Continuing along on our “Where are they now?” Season. We got Justin today! Check it out!
Sep 15, 202301:08:38
James Laird’s Journey Continues…

James Laird’s Journey Continues…

“Where are they now?” Continues with James. Check it out!
Sep 10, 202301:14:18
Amy Bovaird’s Journey Continues…

Amy Bovaird’s Journey Continues…

Episode 2 of our “where are they now?” Series continues. Let’s see what Amy has been up to.
Sep 04, 202346:52
Morten’s Journey Continues

Morten’s Journey Continues

This season it is all about “where are they now?”. Let’s find out what Morten has been up to since 2020.
Aug 25, 202301:08:56
Ian Spector’s Journey

Ian Spector’s Journey

Day 12 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP is here! If you have heard of the Chuck Norris memes then you know who Ian is. Enjoy this final episode of season 5!
Dec 12, 202201:50:40
Alison’s Journey

Alison’s Journey

Day 11 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP brings us Alison! RP brought her into the world of adaptive surfing and wait until you hear her success with that! Enjoy!
Dec 11, 202201:44:57
Itay’s Journey

Itay’s Journey

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP brings us Itay. He’s a speech therapist at a hospital in Israel and overall just has such a great attitude about dealing with RP. Always nice to have a big fan of the show on the show. Enjoy!
Dec 10, 202201:23:58
Laurent’s Journey

Laurent’s Journey

Day 9 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP brings us Laurent! All the way from France. He isn’t letting RP stop him as he has continued to teach for the past 20 years!
Dec 09, 202201:30:57
Ryan Giddins’ Journey

Ryan Giddins’ Journey

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP brings us Ryan! A big supporter of The RP Show and myself. Always nice to have someone like him on the show! Enjoy!
Dec 08, 202259:57
Mary Beth’s Journey

Mary Beth’s Journey

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP. Back in Canada with Mary Beth! She’s been at this for 10 years now. Find out how she’s been handling it! Enjoy!
Dec 07, 202201:36:22
Sarit’s Journey

Sarit’s Journey

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP is here! Today we got Sarit! She doesn’t only have RP. She’s got Ushers Syndrome. The double wammer as she calls it. Enjoy!
Dec 06, 202201:33:31
Makuru’s Journey

Makuru’s Journey

Day 5 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP is here! Today it’s Makuru! Getting the diagnosis was tough for him. See how he’s doing today in this episode. Enjoy!
Dec 05, 202244:47
Ipiluni’s Journey

Ipiluni’s Journey

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP. Ipiluni is an actress in California who not only has RP but also is autistic. Both together interestingly kinda help each other. Find out how in this episode. Enjoy!
Dec 04, 202201:29:58
Prabath’s Journey

Prabath’s Journey

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP! Prabath was born with RP. Check out how he’s handled it. Enjoy!
Dec 03, 202201:31:31
Erin Noseworthy’s Journey

Erin Noseworthy’s Journey

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Living Free with RP! My first guest from TikTok!!! Enjoy!!
Dec 02, 202201:29:54
Yassine’s Journey

Yassine’s Journey

Kicking off the 12 days of Living Free with RP with Yassine! Check out how he’s handled RP for the past 24 years. Enjoy!
Dec 01, 202243:40
Andy Ogg’s Journey

Andy Ogg’s Journey

Find out how Andy is handling RP and life in Arizona. Enjoy!
Sep 27, 202201:43:42
Toby Tupper’s Journey

Toby Tupper’s Journey

I always love taking to someone who is into fitness. Toby may have RP but he hasn’t let that stop him from being a personal trainer. Enjoy!
Sep 19, 202201:33:43
Kelli Washington’s Journey

Kelli Washington’s Journey

Usually driving with RP is taken away early but Kelli is fortunate enough to still be able to do it at the age of 53. But she knows her days are numbered.
Sep 12, 202201:06:40
Kimberley Ferguson’s Journey

Kimberley Ferguson’s Journey

What’s it like being the parent of someone who has RP? You will find out today in today’s episode!
Sep 05, 202245:06
Bethany Cody’s Journey

Bethany Cody’s Journey

This was special. Bethany aka Grinspoongirl is a big supporter of The RP Show on YouTube and after awhile I asked her if she would like to come on the podcast and share her journey. So here you go!
Aug 29, 202201:01:60
Katelynne Ratliff’s Journey

Katelynne Ratliff’s Journey

A lot of people with RP are artistically talented and Katelynne is no different. She has a passion for doing makeup. Check her out on Instagram!
Aug 22, 202201:21:30
Another Journey

Another Journey

Getting the diagnosis really hit hard for him and you will find out why in this episode.
Aug 15, 202201:03:10
Edward Wiest’s Journey

Edward Wiest’s Journey

Edward is a very cool 62 year old gamer. I think gaming kept him young because he doesn’t sound 62. And hey maybe it’s a reason he still has vision…well who knows. You be the judge.
Aug 08, 202201:21:08
Alexa Rundle’s Journey

Alexa Rundle’s Journey

A stay at home mom navigating the world of RP.
Aug 01, 202201:38:15
Abraham’s Journey

Abraham’s Journey

A man on a quest to preserve what he has and help others along the way.
Jul 25, 202201:11:18
Tom Watts’ Journey

Tom Watts’ Journey

I love it when people with RP pick careers that they want to do, not what RP tells them they should do and Tom Watts is no different. What does he do?Listen and find out!
Jun 17, 202201:07:21
Nick D’Ambrosio’s Journey

Nick D’Ambrosio’s Journey

Nick may be an average Joe but having to deal with RP is no average task. Find out how Nick has handled it over the years!
Jun 17, 202201:19:34
Christina Buckley’s Journey

Christina Buckley’s Journey

Christina used to do stand up comedy way back but since having RP she had decided to get back into it and see where it goes.
May 15, 202201:05:23
Frederic Sfeir’s Journey

Frederic Sfeir’s Journey

Once Frederic found out he had RP he decided he would do better in a whole different country. So he up and moved to Paris, France! Find out how that has been going and more!
May 01, 202201:00:34
Vinnie Kayata’s Journey

Vinnie Kayata’s Journey

Vinnie is a really awesome guy with a great attitude about RP. He has recently started to “come out” about his RP. Like many of us he hid it. So check it out!
Apr 15, 202201:15:48
Ben Fox’s Journey

Ben Fox’s Journey

Ben is super high energy and super awesome! He’s very inspiring! Enjoy!!
Apr 01, 202201:00:19
MJ Rose’s Journey

MJ Rose’s Journey

MJ is new RPer. Having been diagnosed very recently. She found The RP Show and it really helped her out. I loved her energy so much that I wanted her to share her journey on the podcast! Enjoy!
Mar 15, 202202:00:31
Dave Steele’s Journey

Dave Steele’s Journey

Many of you know The Blind Poet and what he does but I think during this interview you will learn a few things about Dave that you never knew! Enjoy this very special episode!
Mar 01, 202201:47:58
Claire Crawford’s Journey

Claire Crawford’s Journey

Despite having 2 other siblings with RP the recent diagnosis Claire received still was a big hit. Listen and see how she is handling it a week after hearing that she has RP.
Feb 15, 202201:19:11
Heidi McGill’s Journey

Heidi McGill’s Journey

Heidi is not only a super awesome woman she also the author of “Dial E for Endearment”. You will learn all about this and more! Enjoy!
Feb 01, 202201:03:15
Rose Kamma Morrison’s Journey

Rose Kamma Morrison’s Journey

Rose is from Canada and enjoys being an artist, baker, and a runner! She loves technology! She uses it a lot to assist her in her daily life dealing with both RP and Ushers syndrome.
Dec 13, 202155:44
Avelash Purification’s Journey

Avelash Purification’s Journey

Avelash’s journey with RP began simply by going in for a routine eye exam. He’s gone through some tough times but has risen back to the top and isn’t letting RP affect him negatively anymore.
Dec 01, 202101:27:04
Mary Kathryn LeMaster’s Journey

Mary Kathryn LeMaster’s Journey

Mary is very awesome woman who is giving back to the visually impaired and blind community having co-founded a local support group called Eye See Hou based in Houston, Texas. She is not only the co-founder, she is also the president.
Nov 20, 202101:17:44
Dianne Moussa’s Journey

Dianne Moussa’s Journey

Dianne comes to you all the way from Australia. She’s single and has some good opinions on how she approaches that in today’s dating world while dealing with RP.
Nov 10, 202101:12:30
Dave Barrett’s Journey

Dave Barrett’s Journey

Dave is a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and in his spare time he plays the bag pipes. A great all around family man. Listen and enjoy!
Nov 01, 202101:28:04
Penny DuVall’s Journey

Penny DuVall’s Journey

Diagnosed at 5, Penny who is now 65 has a lot of experience with RP. And she is not the only one in her family with the disease. Check it out!
Oct 04, 202144:26
Jacqueline Elmawey’s Journey

Jacqueline Elmawey’s Journey

Jacqueline noticed her vision seemed like static on a tv shortly after the birth of her second child. She knew something wasn’t right…
Sep 21, 202101:49:54
Alex Sparks’ Journey

Alex Sparks’ Journey

Alex is a super passionate man and host of his own podcast The Blind American. Hope you enjoy his view on dealing with RP.
Sep 08, 202101:36:58