Doing It Blind: Life Skills

Send us Fan Mail Making the bed sounds like a “sighted” job, until you break it into touch-based steps you can repeat every day. We’re sharing a practical, blind-friendly method that turns a messy comforter and a pile of pillows into a clean, consistent setup using simple tactile cues, not guesswork. We start with the small detail that changes everything: the comforter tag. That little flag become...

Send us Fan Mail I found out something that made me laugh, cringe, and then get honest: I thought I’d been uploading video versions of my podcast the whole time, but most places were getting audio only, and YouTube wasn’t set up the way I believed it was. So I’m owning the mistake, explaining what happened with YouTube and the Spotify audio versus Spotify video split, and sharing how I’m going to...

Send us Fan Mail The wind is so strong the flags turn into a speedometer, and the Royal Gorge Bridge starts to feel alive under our feet. We’re out in Colorado with my wife Brenda for her birthday, trying to soak up the canyon views even while the bridge shakes and the gusts keep changing the plan. Then a truck rolls across the span and the whole moment becomes equal parts awe and “okay, that is w...

Send us Fan Mail Dinner is on the line, Brenda’s not home, and I’m hungry, so I walk you through exactly how I make a fast meal while blind using simple systems that keep me safe and confident. This isn’t “perfect chef” content. It’s real-life, step-by-step narration of my kitchen setup, the tools I rely on, and the small habits that make the biggest difference when you’re blind or losing your sig...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can feel like a spotlight—on joy, on pressure, on loss. We open up about why Christmas sits at the heart of our family story, from the years when money was scarce and we re-wrapped forgotten toys, to the seasons when we could adopt wish tags and bless other families. Along the way we laugh about tiny trees and tall chairs, but we keep returning to the reason we celebr...

Send us Fan Mail The plan was simple: clock in early, clock out with a motorcycle, and finally honor a kid’s promise to himself. What I met on that Texas back road wasn’t a new bike—it was a wall of “fog” so thick I couldn’t see the hood. Minutes later, the sky cleared and my brother swore there’d been no fog at all. That was the moment I understood: I wasn’t driving through weather. I was driving...

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary chores can change how we see ourselves, and today’s story proves it. We walk with David on a simple mission—taking out the trash—and uncover the skills, systems, and mindset that make everyday independence possible when you’re blind. From the first knot on the bag to the echo of the dumpster lid, every step is a lesson in orientation, mobility, and steady confidence. We s...

Send us Fan Mail   Ever wondered what it’s like to travel blind? In this bonus episode, I’m taking you along for the ride — literally. From setting up an Uber and finding the sidewalk to chatting with my driver and grabbing coffee with a friend, this is a real look at how I navigate the world on my own terms.  I spent months barely leaving the house, but that’s not my story anymore. I go wherever...

Send us Fan Mail Hope doesn’t land on a stage with perfect lighting; it shows up in real life, where a grocery run becomes teamwork and a hike becomes a masterclass in patience. David and Brenda invite you into their world, where blindness is part of the story but never the end of it. We get honest about our “why,” the urge to spark hope fast, and the gritty reality of building confidence when com...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast! Whether you're blind, cited, or just struggling to stay afloat, this podcast is for you. Follow me, my family and friends, and you'll find out that living life and doing a blind isn't always easy or fun. but, it's still full of love, laughs, and fulfillment. https://www.instagram.com/davidgallegos_doingitblind?igsh=MTF3NDR5c252cjQ4Mg%3D%...