When Emily Nussman’s daughter Jake was diagnosed with Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis — a rare condition that causes progressive blindness — her family’s world shifted. Unsure of what the future would hold, Emily went searching for hope. She found it in the story of CrossFit athlete and mom, Kym Dekeyrel, who is blind herself and has become a powerful advocate for living fully, no matter the obstacle.
This episode follows Emily and Jake’s journey of navigating uncertainty, building resilience through CrossFit, and finding inspiration in Dekeyrel’s example. Their story is one of family, community, and choosing to live in the light, even when darkness feels overwhelming.
Watch as two families, connected through CrossFit, share what it means to believe in yourself, adapt, and thrive.