Laura Zumbro

Navigating Life With Laura And Garmin

Society EN ↓ 189 episodes

Discussing everything in life from growing up to retirement. Helping people understand visual impairments and everyday life.

Author

Laura Zumbro

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Feb 7, 2025

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Episodes

Blind People Problems - Take Two 11.01.2022

Enjoy this hilarious comparison between dealing with the same issue whether you're blind or fully sighted.

Getting Back Into the Groove. 07.01.2022

It's definitely hard to get back into a routine once you've been out of it for so long. But getting back into my own routine and getting Garmin back into his has proven to be a bit challenging. Take a listen see what I mean!

Season 3 Premiere - A Look at What's Coming This Season 04.01.2022

There is still so much to talk about regarding visual impairments and legal blindness. This season I hope to dig more deeply into some of the issues that people with disabilities are faced, there will be interviews and interactions, and maybe a video or two on Facebook. Take a listen see what's in store for this third season of Navigating Life with Laura and Garmin!

Season 2 Finale - Interview With Mike 29.10.2021

Mike was one of my first serious boyfriends 30 years ago. How did two kids deal with visual impairment back in the 90s? We had such a great and fun discussion, I hope you guys enjoy it!

FAQ's 26.10.2021

Here I'm discussing some of the questions I've been asked over my lifetime. Is there such a thing as a stupid question? I don't know, you tell me... Enjoy!

Everything Guide Dog 22.10.2021

This episode takes all the discussions about guide dogs in previous episodes and rolled them up into one nice and simple episode for you. Enjoy!

Transportation Summary 19.10.2021

Today's episode is a summary of all the best information in my Transportation episodes throughout the series.

Appreciating the Inconvenience 15.10.2021

In this episode I'm talking about the importance of showing appreciation, especially when you know that you're asking a favor that's going to be inconvenient for someone else

Inconvenience - The Story of my Life 12.10.2021

What's inconvenient for one person is life for another person. What do I mean by that? Take a listen...

Defending Yourself - Physically and Emotionally 08.10.2021

Why is it so important to be able to defend yourself physically and emotionally? Let's talk about it in this episode!

The Importance of a Good Support System 05.10.2021

Having a disability can make every day challenge is even more challenging. That's why it's incredibly important to have a good support system around so you have people that can help you when you need it.

Staying Encouraged - Even When Life Sucks 01.10.2021

With so much garbage going on in the world today, it's really important to be able to stay encouraged. Take a listen and hopefully this will help you to remain encouraged even when life sucks.

Being Comfortable in Social Settings 28.09.2021

In order to have a healthy and active social life, we have to learn to be comfortable and confident with who we are. Listen to today's episode while I discuss that

Tribute to Karbon 24.09.2021

Yesterday would have been my first guide dogs 16th birthday! I miss him every day, and decided to take this opportunity to tell you guys some of the best stories I could think of enjoy!

Don't Distract a Working Dog 21.09.2021

Distracting and harassin a guide dog can have devastating consequences. It can also get you some Hefty fines and jail time. Want to learn how to avoid all that? Listen!

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted 17.09.2021

Overall it was a great vacation! Listen now to hear The Good The Bad and The Ugly

The ADA and Guide Dogs 14.09.2021

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has some very specific language regarding what constitutes a service animal. Check out this episode, and learn some good stuff!

Tips to Handle Stress 10.09.2021

With so much going on today, life is stressful. Having a disability on top of that, definitely adds a different level of stress. Take a listen to my tips on how you can handle that stress so it doesn't drive you completely nuts.

Travel Tips for Guide Dog Handlers 07.09.2021

Traveling can be very stressful, traveling with a disability can be more stressful, traveling with a guide dog can be incredibly stressful! Listen to this episode for some tips that will help relieve some of the stress if you're traveling with a guide dog

Fear Not 03.09.2021

With so much to fear these days, having a disability can add to those fears. I hope this helps.

Customer Service Needs Servicing 31.08.2021

Have you noticed that customer service has gone downhill in recent years? Let's talk about that!

I'm Only Human 27.08.2021

Parenting is a challenge, and being blind doesn't make it easier. Here is some helpful tips.

Parenting Ain't Easy 24.08.2021

As if being a parent isn't hard enough, add in a disability and you have a new level of challenge!

O and M on the Move 20.08.2021

Talking about some O and M tips when looking to move to a new city.

O and M Basics - What is O and M? 17.08.2021

This is a brief overview of orientation and mobility. Find out what it's all about!

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