Superpowers and Spilled Gravel: Shawn Cheshire Unleashed

In this third and final part of Shawn Cheshire’s powerful conversation, she takes us deeper into her story of resilience, adventure, and relentless courage. From navigating hostile ignorance at a hotel to recounting her harrowing cross-country bike ride along the Continental Divide, Shawn shares how she transforms personal grief into legacy-building triumphs. She speaks candidly about shattering misconceptions of blindness, training for the Wonderland Trail, and her mission to expand possibilities for the blind and low-vision community. With raw honesty, humor, and fire, Shawn makes it clear—blindness isn’t a limitation, it’s a superpower.

Contact Info
Shawn Cheshire / Choosing to See Foundation: choosingtosee.org
Film Website: blindasfuck.com
Aftersight: [e-mail]
| [phone] | aftersight.org
Producer: Jonathan Price

Show Credits
Host: Penn & Moses Street
Guest: Shawn Cheshire
Producer: Jonathan Price
An Aftersight Original Podcast

Chapter Markers
00:00 – Intro & Content Warning
01:20 – Hotel confrontation & misconceptions of blindness
04:25 – Jonathan shares his biking trauma
06:49 – What kept Shawn on the bike through falls and setbacks
09:13 – Blindness as a superpower
11:34 – Film festivals & Sedona Dave connection
13:54 – Impact screenings & conversational advocacy
16:16 – Crossing the Grand Canyon solo
20:51 – Tour Divide: Canada to Mexico ride
23:09 – Lessons with guides & being called a pioneer
25:30 – Staying out of the black hole of grief
27:34 – Aftersight Hike reminder & closing