Insights & Sound Bites
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Listen in as people facing vision loss share their insights about what has helped them cope and adjust. To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights & Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.
Location:
United States
Description:
Listen in as people facing vision loss share their insights about what has helped them cope and adjust. To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights & Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.
Twitter:
@HadleyHelps
Language:
English
Contact:
8003234238
Email:
podcast@hadley.edu
Episodes
"These stories help tremendously"
5/2/2024
For Cynthia, every story shared helps her on her own journey with vision loss.
Duration:00:02:43
"That really changed my life"
4/18/2024
Living with low vision meant Karen was constantly explaining to others what she can and can't see. Then she found a tool that has made a big difference.
Duration:00:03:07
"I lost my license and found acceptance"
4/4/2024
Having to give up the car keys was traumatic for Eugenia. She worried about becoming isolated until she found a new way.
Duration:00:03:57
"I found something to do"
3/21/2024
This week, hear how rediscovering a favorite activity helped Celia find balance as she adjusts to vision loss.
Duration:00:05:18
"I pick myself up"
3/7/2024
Denise can struggle with the slow but continuous loss of vision she's facing. But she's found a way to pick herself up on a bad day.
Duration:00:03:02
"I take it one day at a time"
2/22/2024
Listen in as Vanessa shares what has helped keep her from feeling hopeless and defeated due to vision loss.
Duration:00:02:40
"That really sustained me"
2/8/2024
Stacy shares with us how being honest about her vision loss with her friends and coworkers has made all the difference in the world.
Duration:00:02:45
"I've lost...but I've gained"
1/25/2024
For many, having to give up the car keys due to vision loss is traumatic. Deb felt it too. Then, during a call to arrange transportation for herself, a new door opened.
Duration:00:03:36
"How would you help if it wasn't YOU?"
1/11/2024
Listen in as Anne describes how a question posed to her shifted her perspective for living with vision loss.
Duration:00:03:58
"A hobby and so much more"
12/28/2023
This week, William shares how learning to continue with his favorite hobby, even with vision loss, has been therapeutic—and uplifting. Here's the link to his website https://www.blindtruths.org/
Duration:00:03:15
"The secret was killing me"
12/14/2023
This week Angela shares how she struggled to get around due to vision loss, how she tried to hide it from others, and what helped her.
Duration:00:04:46
"I found my community"
11/30/2023
This week we hear from Appreciate. She found that a Facebook group, The International Blind Cafe, gave her a source of comfort and encouragement.
Duration:00:03:01
"Be careful what I tell myself"
11/16/2023
Marian's inner voice had her living in fear. Listen in as she shares how she redirected that voice to be more helpful for her.
Duration:00:04:37
"The gift that keeps on giving"
11/2/2023
This week Dorrie shares how technology has made all the difference for her in living with vision loss.
Duration:00:03:28
"Holding on to hope"
10/19/2023
Today we hear from Ed who shares how the source of hope for him has changed with time.
Duration:00:04:00
"Don't let this steal your joy"
10/5/2023
Listen in as Cindy shares how advice from her son helped her adjust to her new normal.
Duration:00:03:50
"I didn't have a choice"
9/21/2023
Listen in as Tim recalls a conversation with a store clerk and how it helped him adjust to life with vision loss.
Duration:00:04:23
"It's not my whole life"
9/7/2023
Listen in as Alice shares a boyfriend's advice from many years ago. Words that give her hope, even today.
Duration:00:04:02
"It's not often we encounter an angel"
8/24/2023
Listen in as Bill shares how a chance encounter changed his perspective on vision loss.
Duration:00:06:01
"That was the turning point for me"
8/10/2023
Listen in as Ruth shares how her frustration and impatience turned around with just one phone call.
Duration:00:04:23