Life After Sight Loss Radio

Things You Don't Have to Do After Sight Loss | Episode #106

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:39 -0000

There are so many questions about what you should do after losing your sight. But, what about the things you don't have to do? In today's episode, we'll discuss a few of those things and why it's important to keep them in mind as you move forward.

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Busting 5 Myths About Being Blind and Visually Impaired | Episode #105

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:39 -0000

There are many misconceptions out there about being a blind or visually impaired person. And, before losing my sight, I'm sure I believed a few of them. So, on today's episode, we're busting 5 myths about being blind or visually impaired!

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Sharing Stories from Emotional Times in Our Lives | Episode #104

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:00:39 -0000

We talk about emotions a lot around here. So, today, we thought we'd discuss some personal stories from our own lives that reflect various emotions that we face on a regular basis.

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Discussing the Little Things We Miss Because of Sight Loss | Episode #103

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:39 -0000

If you ask someone what they miss after losing their sight, many times they say something big like not being able to drive. But, there are a lot of little things that you miss as well. Today, we'll share a few of those things from both the sighted and visually impaired perspective.

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5 Tips on Enjoying Those Big Family Meals | Episode #102

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:39 -0000

Easter is just around the corner which means many people will be gathering together for a big, family meal. But, after losing your sight, these can seem a lot more overwhelming. So, today, we've got some tips on how to make things go a little more smoothly so you can enjoy time with family!

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Can You Be Too Dependent on Others? | Episode #101

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:39 -0000

Facing sight loss is hard for many reasons not least of which is the loss of independence. We all just want to be independent. But, is it possible to swing the other way and become too dependent on those around us? On today's episode, we'll try to help you answer that question and what to do about it.

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Raising Sighted Kids as a Visually Impaired Parent | Episode #100

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00:39 -0000

Alright folks...settle in for a longer one this week because...

IT'S EPISODE #100!

Plus, we've got two special guests to help us discuss the topic for today. Our son and daughter join us to answer some questions about what it has been like to have a VIP for a parent.

We also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who listens to the podcast. Doing 100 episodes means nothing if there aren't people out there listening. So thank you so much!

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How Emotions Can Manifest After Losing Your Sight | Episode #99

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:39 -0000

This week we discuss how certain emotions can manifest themselves in your life after losing your sight. While we might think we know exactly why a person is acting a certain way, it's important to dig a little deeper and truly understand the why behind the behavior.

Emotions We Cover: Fear - 1:30 Anger - 5:12 Sorrow - 8:56 Loneliness - 11:54

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Responding to Your Questions and Comments | Episode #98

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:39 -0000

This week we take a few moments to respond to some of your comments and questions! We cover topics such as:

-Being a Blind Youtube Creator -How I (Derek) Read Books -Utilizing the Apple Ecosystem -Having an Affect on Those Around You -And More!

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Focusing on the Sighted Supporter's Journey | Episode #97

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:30 -0000

On the podcast we talk a lot about VIP specific things, such as adapting to environments, tools to use and so forth. But, there's another side that we don't always focus on. And, that is the sighted supporter.

This week, we take a few minutes to discuss the journey of the sighted supporter. We ask April some questions about her life as a sighted supporter and what it means to her. If you are a sighted supporter, this one's for you!

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