ONE EYE on the HORIZON

Embracing Sight Loss: Insights and Inspiration from Andy Bounds In this episode, Charlie welcomes Andy Bounds, a communication expert and motivational speaker who shares his remarkable journey of living with partial sight loss, and having a mother who is completely blind. Their conversation explores so many incredible tips for mindset shifts, practical tools, and the power of positivity in overcom...

Summary Join us in this episode of "One Eye on the Horizon" as we delve into the inspiring story of Michael, a resilient fisherman from Scotland. After a traumatic accident at sea left him with sight loss in one eye, Michael shares his journey of recovery and adaptation. Through candid reflections, he discusses the emotional and physical challenges he faced, the importance of community support, an...

Episode Summary In this episode of "One Eye on the Horizon," host Charlie Flounders interviews Hattie, known as the Monocular Doctor, who shares her journey of living with visual impairment and her experiences in adaptive sports. Hattie discusses her childhood, the decision to remove her eye, and her involvement in adaptive cheerleading and powerlifting. The conversation highlights the importance...

In this episode of 'One Eye on the Horizon,' Tom shares his personal journey through a long battle with a corneal disease called keratoconus, corneal transplants, various complications along the way, and the ultimate loss of vision on in one of his eyes. We discuss the challenges and insights gained from his experiences. He emphasises the importance of conducting personal research and advocating f...

In this episode of 'One Eye on the Horizon,' Jennie shares her harrowing experience of losing an eye in an IRA bomb attack in the nineties, in London. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including PTSD and the journey to acceptance and healing. Jennie's story is one of resilience, highlighting the importance of patience, self-kindness, and the support of others in overco...

Meet Carol. A lovely retired teacher in her sixties. She lost sight in her right eye due to a combination of hereditary Corneal Dystrophy, surgery complications and Glaucoma. We talk about her beautiful eye patch and why she wears it, re-learning how to be in the world, getting used to seeing a new you in the mirror, and reframing fears for the future. A truly inspiring listen. Here are some usefu...