Celebrating the Holidays and Holy Days with 

Sunday edition

By: Anthony Corona

This week on Sunday edition, we leaned into the season with a conversation that was warm, meaningful, and full of joy. Throughout the year we have shared our Faith in Modern Times series with Mark, Lorna, and Gabriel, and they returned for a holiday edition focused on how we celebrate, how we keep the joy alive, and how we share and spread that joy throughout the holidays.

This episode is a blend of tradition, music, and memories. We talked about faith based reflections, secular celebrations, cultural rituals, and the little moments that make this time of year feel meaningful. Some traditions are rooted in religion, some in family, some in chosen family, and some simply in comfort and connection. All of them belong here.

We also took a stroll through the soundtrack and screen glow of the season, the holiday music that lives in our bones, the specials that signal it is officially that time of year, and the quiet comfort of the Yule log flickering in the background while life slows down just a bit. We celebrated what we can be thankful for, how we hold onto our faith, and how we honor faith of all traditions.

Holiday music highlights from this episode included old favorites like "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" and music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with newer offerings like Kylie Minogue's "Hot in December." We also visited traditional staples including "O Holy Night" and "Joy to the World."

Mark treated us to some wonderfully creative songs made with creation help by artificial intelligence, including a Christmas perspective from the often left out Rudolph partner, Clarice. She just loves his red nose, but we digress.

Anthony shared his own cover of "Happy Xmas, War Is Over," and we closed out the episode by rocking right into "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."

We would love to hear from you.

What are your holiday must listens

What are your holiday must eats What traditions do you return to year after year

What songs or specials instantly put you in the holiday spirit

Maybe it is "Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel"

Maybe it is "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"

Maybe it is music from A Charlie Brown Christmas

Maybe it is the glow of the Yule log on television

Maybe it is "Let It Snow"

Maybe it is "Silver Bells"

Maybe it is "Feliz Navidad"

Maybe it is "Last Christmas"

Maybe it is a song or tradition that only exists in your family

Sunday edition Holiday Giveaway

Our Sunday edition Holiday Giveaway is in full swing. Anyone who subscribes to Anthony Corona on Substack or sends the Sunday edition family of podcast and digital media content services a tip through the TIP jars on our podcasts is automatically entered to win. Two lucky winners will each receive a twenty five dollar gift card to InSearch or the retailer of their choice, and one grand prize winner will receive a pair of first generation Ray Ban Meta glasses.

For everything Sunday edition and the full Sunday edition family of podcast and digital media content services, head over to anthonycorona.com. There you can explore shows, specials, and features across our creative universe, and click on the Corona FM tab to listen to previous episodes of all of our podcasts, fun live specials, and of course some karaoke music.

A heartfelt thank you to our holiday sponsor Florida Vision Technology. Reach out to Lesa and the crew for all of your technology questions and needs.

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🎙️ Treading the Waters of Life – Episode 3

Hope Is the Light We Carry

Holiday Episode – December 2025

Host: Sylvia Stinson-Perez

Guests: Gabriel Lopez & Emily Damm

The holidays can feel like a lot — joy, nostalgia, traditions, pressure, expectations, gatherings, grief, and magic all swirling together. That’s exactly why this episode is the one you’ll want to listen to as you move through the season.

In this warm, uplifting, and fun holiday conversation, Sylvia is joined by two thoughtful and inspiring friends to explore how hope, joy, and authenticity carry us through the busiest time of the year.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

🌟 Finding Joy in the Present

We kick things off with one simple question:

“Before we go deep, what has brought you joy recently?”

From cozy moments of rest to the joy of true friendship, Sylvia, Gabriel, and Emily remind us how powerful it is to slow down and stay rooted in the present — especially during the holidays. We even talk about the power of music and dancing!

💬 “Treading the Waters of Life”… What Does That Mean to You?

When life gets heavy, what keeps you afloat?

·      Gabriel shares how hope pulled him through the uncertainty of finding his career path — and why not giving up was everything.

•Emily reminds us that even joyful seasons can feel complicated, and that both things can be true at once.

🍽️ Finding Joy During the Holidays (Even When Life Is Heavy)

This episode is full of practical inspiration, including:

·      the grounding power of sharing food

• navigating joy and grief without guilt

•Emily’s brilliant idea: a “Holiday Hope List” — a list of things that bring magic, meaning, and intention to the season

You will find ideas to make your holidays feel more peaceful and purposeful.

·      Live Authentically (Even When It’s Hard)

·      The power of surrounding yourself with people who challenge and uplift you

• why fear — especially fear of judgment — keeps us from being our truest selves

•how choosing ourselves is sometimes the bravest thing we can do

·      The importance of setting Intentions & Limiting Distractions

Just like last episode, we return to the importance of putting devices down and living fully present in the moments that matter.

💖 Kindness, Generosity, and Taking Care of Yourself

This episode is filled with gems, including:

·      Emily’s quotes: 

“Say no without guilt and yes to things that bring magic.”

“What you are not changing, you are choosing.”

💡 What We Hope You Take Away

Hope is a practice. Joy is a choice. Authenticity is a gift.

This episode will leave you with encouragement, clarity, and a spark of holiday magic.

📝 A Simple Action You Can Take This Week

·      * Begin your mornings with prayer, meditation, or a moment of stillness

·      Start a gratitude practice — write down 3 things that brought you joy today

📚 Want to Go Deeper?

If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love the book that inspired the podcast:

Treading The Waters of Life: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Action.

In it, Sylvia explores the very themes of hope, joy, and resilience that come to life in this conversation.

Grab your copy at no cost and dive deeper at TotalImpactPartners.com or for 99 cent on Kindle.

🎧 Ready to Listen?

Don’t miss this heartwarming, insightful, laughter-filled holiday episode.

Listen now to “Hope Is the Light We Carry” — Episode 3 of Treading the Waters of Life.

Let it be your reminder that even in the busiest seasons, hope is still lighting the way.

We would like to thank the Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services for the belief in Treading the Waters of Life and our mission. Coming in January Treading the Waters will have its own Podcast feed to subscribe to as we grow and share so many more lessons and love throught 3=2026. We would also like to shout out our Holiday Sponsor Florida Vision Tech. For over 30 years they have been helping to amplify the lives, voices and experiiencies of the Blind and Low Vision community. 

Give yourself permission to choose intention, joy and peace.

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An Intimate Evening With Herbie Allen

Last Monday we had the privilege of spending a warm and wonderful evening with Herbie Allen. We talked about life, music and his journey through performance and creativity. Herbie shared stories about living life as a blind content provider and some of the inspiration behind the great and fabulous songs he performed for us. His humor, heart and honesty made for a truly memorable night.

Dive into this intimate evening episode and enjoy every note and story. And please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with your comments for the show and for Herbie. We love hearing from you and sharing these moments together.

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Sunday edition presents  

Putting the Candy in Cane  

A guide to the perfect holiday mobility gift with Ambutech  

By: Anthony Corona

In this special bonus episode of Sunday edition, Anthony sits down with Laura from Ambutech to talk about purchasing mobility canes for yourself or as the perfect holiday gift. We explore what you need to know before choosing a cane, some of the new and very cool features that are now available, and how to make sure the cane you select truly supports independence, comfort, and safety.

Laura brings extraordinary insight to this conversation. She is Ambutech’s Production, Compliance and Improvement Specialist, a role where her sharp eye for detail and natural talent for problem solving shine every single day. She analyzes processes, finds creative solutions, and ensures everything on the production floor runs safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality. Outside of work, Laura loves escape room style puzzles, spending time with her two young children, and keeping up with her energetic dog and curious cat. Her focus, patience, and dedication make her an invaluable part of the Ambutech team.

During our conversation, we walk through the journey of mobility canes over the years, how designs have evolved, why certain materials were introduced, and how user feedback continues to shape what Ambutech builds. We also explore some very cool new customization features that are now available, the growing collection of cane colors and styles, and all of the different cane tips that can dramatically change the feel and purpose of a mobility cane. From rolling tips and marshmallow tips to specialty tips for specific environments, Laura breaks down what they do, how they work, and why choosing the right one matters.

We even put together a friendly holiday guide for friends and family who may want to purchase a customized cane as a gift. If you or someone you love has ever wanted a cane in a favorite color, with a preferred grip, in a specific material, or paired with the perfect tip, this episode is a must listen. Laura is an incredible resource, and anyone considering giving or receiving a customized mobility cane this holiday season will find a wealth of helpful information. Share it with your friends and family and drop a hint or two if you are hoping for a fabulous Christmas mobility gift.

We also take a moment to highlight the incredible legacy behind the canes so many of us trust. Ambutech began as a small shop making support canes in the early 1980s and expanded into mobility canes in 1989, a shift that helped define the future of the company. Over the decades, Ambutech has grown into the largest supplier of mobility products in Europe and North America, distributing to more than eighty countries. Their success comes from a deep commitment to quality, customer feedback, and continuous investment in advanced manufacturing techniques. Every cane is made to order, using automation for accuracy and speed and hand finishing for craftsmanship and reliability. From fiberglass and graphite canes to an impressive array of cane tips, Ambutech continues to blend new technology with traditional care to support users all around the world.

As we celebrate the season, this bonus episode is also a perfect lead in to the Sunday edition Holiday Giveaway. Anyone who subscribes to Anthony Corona on Substack or sends the Sunday edition family of podcast and digital media content services a tip through the TIP jars on our podcasts is automatically entered to win.

Two lucky winners will each receive a twenty five dollar gift card to InSearch or the retailer of their choice. One grand prize winner will receive a pair of first generation Ray Ban Meta glasses.

We will also be unveiling even more tech prizes from our holiday sponsor Florida Vision Technology.

A heartfelt thank you to Florida Vision Tech for their longtime support of the blind and low vision community. And do not forget to tune in to tomorrow’s Sunday edition as we welcome Taylor Arndt for a conversation about her journey, her thoughts on artificial intelligence, and the groundbreaking application she helped build specifically for our community.

Join us for this festive, informative, candy coated mobility conversation.

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Sunday Edition PresentsAir Travel: The Good, the Bad and the UglyA Conversation About Experience and Solution

This week’s episode of SUNDAYEDITION dives into a timely and necessary discussion about air travel, accessibility, and the lived experiences of blind and low vision travelers. Many Sunday Edition audience members know that I, Anthony Corona, recently attended the Blind Travel Summit. In a serious twist of irony, the trip home from that very summit resulted in one of the worst air travel experiences of my life. The airline in question was dismissive and abrasive at best, and at worst their actions violated my civil rights through bullying, lack of communication, and a refusal to follow basic protocol.

This experience fueled my determination to bring the conversations we had at the Blind Travel Summit directly to our community. I invited friends from the summit, including Mika, Jean, Pen, and Jeremy, to join me for a deeper roundtable conversation. Lifelong air-travel advocate Gabriel also joined us, sharing perspectives shaped by decades of experience. Together, we explored the good, the bad, and the unfathomably ugly realities of travel while centering solution-based advocacy, equitable practices, and the need for true understanding baked into hiring, training, and infrastructure across the industry.

This conversation will serve as a springboard for a broader initiative in the air travel space. We are already arranging a follow-up meeting with accessibility teams, operations, and executive leadership from several major airlines. As of this taping, three airlines have committed to participating in a January 7 conversation aimed at improving access, dignity, and consistency for all travelers with disabilities.

The Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services continues to grow and expand, especially during this holiday season. Be sure to listen to this episode for all the details about our holiday giveaway and how you can take part.

Visit the newly launched AnthonyCorona.com for everything related to Sunday Edition, our shows, our articles, and all current offerings under the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services. Watch this space for a few holiday surprises and the debut of a brand-new podcast dropping mid-month.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting Sunday Edition.

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This Special Holiday Season Sunday Edition celebrates Holiday Music, Memories and reflections as well as introducing our Holiday Season Inaugural Sponsor Florida Vision Tech. Stay tuned until the end for an exciting Holiday Giveaway Announcement from the Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services and Florida Vision Tech. Including your chance to win a pair of Meta Rayban Glasses. Happy Holidays from us all.

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Sunday Edition PresentsDave Steele The Blind PoetLive this Sunday at 1 PM Easternon 2020 The Beacon

This week on Sunday Edition I am beyond thrilled to welcome an extraordinary voice whose work has touched lives around the world. Dave Steele is an award winning poet author and motivational speaker from the UK known worldwide as The Blind Poet. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa he has turned his experience of losing sight into a global movement of hope resilience and connection. His acclaimed poetry trilogy Stand By Me RP Volumes One through Three became number one releases in both America and Australia offering inspiration understanding and comfort to countless people around the world. Many use his words to help their loved ones understand the emotional journey of sight loss.

Dave is also the author of the Austins Amazing Adventures children’s series with releases The Big Test and The Unstoppable Duo. These books are the most accessible book series in the world continuing his mission to raise awareness and inclusion through storytelling. His story was recently featured in the BBC documentary The Film I’ll Never See part of the Our Lives series which premiered on UK television in July and will soon be available in the U S. Through his poetry books performances and film Dave continues to change perceptions of blindness and show that even in darkness there is light.

If you would like to join us live with questions or comments for Dave please send an email to  [email protected]

and we will send you the Zoom information.

This episode will air live this Sunday at one PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon and will be available the next day wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen by visiting the 2020 The Beacon website the Listen page by searching for 2020 The Beacon on Tune In and GetMeRadio or by asking your smart speaker to enable 2020 The Beacon.

Stay connected with us by joining Above the Fold the Sunday Edition News Facebook group where conversations continue long after the show ends. Visit anthonycorona.com the home of Sunday Edition and all of our podcast and digital media offerings. And be sure to check out The Anthony Corona on Substack for daily reflections think pieces recipes Ask Emily and Garth and other fun contributions from our content providers guests and you the audience.

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🧭 Treading the Waters of Life

Episode Title: Your Values Are Your Compass Points

Aligning Your Life, Faith, and Choices with Your True Self

🎧 Listen Now to Redefine Success and boundaries

Welcome back to Treading the Waters of Life, a member of the Sunday Edition family of podcasts!

Are you living a life that truly reflects what is important to you? Does your calendar and how you spend your money tell the same story as your heart?

Join host Sylvia Stinson-Perez, author of Treading the Waters of Life: A Guide to Self-Reflection and Action, as she dives deep into the profound practice of clarifying and living out your core values. This isn't about nice ideas—it's about setting the compass points that guide your daily choices, relationships, and pursuit of purpose.

🎙️ Meet Our Inspiring Guests

Sylvia is joined by two incredible individuals who are authentically treading the waters of their own lives:

• Billy Brookshire: Author of “Loving Me” and a champion for human rights and making a systemic impact.

·      Heather Tuck:dear friend, vision rehabilitation teacher/social worker, and a strong advocate.

✨ What You'll Discover in This Episode

•The Power of Pause: Why pausing to reflect—as Sylvia discusses in her book—is the foundational step before taking purposeful action.

·      Identifying your Real Priorities: We explore how your time, energy, and love reveal your values, and why your values are not just theoretical, but the driving force behind every decision.

• Defining True Success: We discuss the challenging question: How do we truly define success in a world of constant comparison and external pressure?

• Faith and Focus: Strategies for ensuring your values are truly rooted in your faith and purpose, rather than shaped by external expectations.

•The Vision & Values Distinction: Guest Heather Tuck shares a powerful truth: "My vision may change, my values will not." Plus, she shares the incredible quote: "I found my vision when I lost my vision."

·      Billy's simple boundary checks: "Do I want to do this, will it be fun, and will it help me or others?"

• Tip: Billy shares the idea of using daily affirmations!•

•Boundary Talk: We discuss the necessary discipline of taking a regular break from social media, balanced against using it to make a positive impact.

·      Give yourself grace and patience. 

💡 Key Takeaways & Reflection Points

This episode is packed with practical wisdom and moments of radical self-honesty, including:

•The Achievement Trap: Sylvia shares her own realization that one of her values had become "living up to others' expectations"—and the profound shift when she identified what true success is.

•The Ripple Effect: Learn how the choices you make—from setting boundaries to how you rest—influence the people you love and the communities you touch. 

·      Simple Steps to clarifying and living values: For listeners feeling out of alignment, we close with powerful, actionable steps you can take this week to begin realigning your time and energy with your deepest priorities.

🙏 Closing & Resources

Thank you for joining us on Treading the Waters of Life.

Do you want to live a life with more hope, joy, and authenticity?

• Download the Book & Workbook: Learn more about the concepts discussed and get your free copy of Treading the Waters of Life and the accompanying workbook at www.totalimpactpartners.com.

• Like, Subscribe, and Share: Help us spread this message of resilience and purposeful action by liking, subscribing, and sharing this episode with a friend!

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This special Ask Emily and Garth will make you smile while educating about 2 common Guide Dog issues. Please feel free to share it with all the dog Lovers in your life. Barb and Anthony look forward to your questions for Garth and Emily and please share your favorite stories with us.

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