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@nondriverpodcast.bsky.social
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A podcast about the lives + stories of the 1-in-3 people who cannot drive by default & how they can shape our world. Hosted by @nondriver.bsky.social & @devinsilvernail.bsky.social YouTube: youtube.com/@nondriver + your podcast app of choice.

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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hope you're having a productive & empowering #WeekWithoutDriving! On this week's podcast, we talk to Abby, a transportation advocate & urban planning student in Portland, about growing up a nondriver in rural WA, finding advocacy, & pursuing a master's in planning. nondriver.riverside.com/e/abby
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Why Abby is Transitioning from Nonprofit Advocacy to a Career in Planning
Abby, a transportation accessibility advocate and urban planning student in Portland, grew up as a blind individual in rural Washington State. Abby shares her personal journey navigating transportatio...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Stephen learned to use transit as a kid, which eased a medical-related transition to nondriving has an adult. Stephen carries this experience into his work as a multimodal engineer for the City of Boulder. Hear his story here or on your favorite podcast app: nondriver.riverside.com/e/stephen
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Stephen's Journey As a Dad, a Multimodal Engineer, and a Nondriver
Growing up in the Denver area, Stephen learned to navigate by transit early and carried that habit into adulthood, which became an asset when a medical diagnosis led him to cut back on driving. Cargo ...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
After vision loss forced Brenda Niccum to stop driving, she took it as an opportunity to empower herself and those around her. This week, Brenda joins us to tell us her story. Listen below, on your favorite podcast app, or watch on YouTube. nondriver.riverside.com/e/brenda
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How Brenda's Vision Loss Became a Reason for Self-Empowerment
When Brenda Niccum found herself in the position of losing her ability to drive due to vision loss, she used it as an opportunity for self-empowerment. Now Brenda advocates on behalf of other people w...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Right now is a perfect time to catch up on our catalog. You can listen to our first 6 episodes right here, via your podcast app of choice, or watch on YouTube. Then catch our newest episode this Friday. nondriver.riverside.com
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30% of people in the US & Canada can't or don't drive.nondriver is a podcast about the lives and stories of those people, hosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. Every episode, we talk to peo...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In early adulthood, a diagnosis forced Darcy to give up driving. Rather than being discouraged, Darcy + family adapted. Now Darcy is a transportation advocate in Edmonton working to make the city work better for everyone. nondriver.riverside.com/e/darcy
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How Darcy Reynard Navigated Losing the Ability to Drive
Darcy Reynard grew up never thinking driving wouldn't be an option. From family trips by car to learning to drive, Darcy followed a pretty standard trajectory, until a diagnosis stopped Darcy from dri...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hey all, we're back after a little summer hiatus with a discussion with Naz. Naz grew up legally blind in West Texas. We talk about how life has evolved after she failed her driving test at age 17. From relationships, to kids, to trusting others. Take a listen. nondriver.riverside.com/e/naz
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Nazanine Heydarian on Trust, Family, and a Life Without Driving
Nazanine (Naz) Heydarian is an assistant professor of social work at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Legally blind, she describes failing her vision test at seventeen as the moment driving stop...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Una Fonte was born legally blind and grew up in rural Vermont. Una took a life of living as a rural nondriver, along with a stint living in transit-rich Germany, & turned it into inspiration for activism centering climate, disability, & overall social justice. More here: youtu.be/7K_87gV5b8s?...
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How Transit Access Reflects Bigger Connected Issues
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Anna lives w/ low vision & turned what used to be hidden into something inspiring communities across the US to think outside the car. From union organizing to becoming an author, this is Anna's story Full episode below ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=14gY... Help us grow. Please like, share + subscribe!
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Why Nondrivers Should Lead the Urbanist Movement
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Happy Sunday, North America. Have you listened to or watched our first episode? Today's a perfect day for it! Find us on Apple Podcasts, or the links in the post below. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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What Does it Mean to be a Nondriver "by Default?"
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Devin was born legally blind w/ Nystagmus, but he didn't fully embrace his disability until his late-20's. Then he jumped right into advocacy inside & outside of city hall. Full episode below ⤵️ Help us grow. Please like, share + subscribe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKQj...
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Changing Cities as a Nondriver "by Default"
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Here's a big reason why we're launching this podcast, right here.
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Hey all! Thanks for spreading the word about the podcast. Episode 1 comes out tomorrow morning PST. That means we've got about 24 hours to reach 100 followers on this Bluesky. Can you help us do it? Why not go ahead & subscribe on YouTube while you're at it? 😉 youtube.com/@nondriver
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30% of people in the US & Canada can't or don't drive. nondriver is a podcast about the lives and stories of those people, hosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. Every episode, we talk to peopl...
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Big thanks to our first 56 followers! We see you & appreciate you. Our first episode is 1 week away. In the meantime, can you do us a big favor & share our account w/ your friends + followers? We want to try to get to 100 by June 5th. Episodes coming to YouTube + your app of choice. See you soon!
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nondriver @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Most policy & urbanist discussion centers on those who choose to give up their car. We can achieve better policy and better communities if we center those who never had a choice. nondriver is a podcast about the stories of those people. Coming to you June 5th. Subscribe: youtube.com/@nondriver
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30% of people in the US & Canada can't or don't drive. nondriver is a podcast about the lives and stories of those people, hosted by Anna Zivarts and Devin Silvernail. Every episode, we talk to peopl...
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