Navigating Life with Vision Loss

Summary Rebecca Shields, a professional with personal experience of vision loss, shares insights on adapting to vision loss, signs of vision loss, emotional reactions, and seeking help. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and finding legitimate and qualified services. The conversation also touches on the upcoming topics of orientation and mobility, guide dogs, and technology...

Summary In this conversation, Kim Wardlow and Angie Flynn discuss the use of medications, vitamins, supplements, and community support in managing mental health issues. They emphasize the importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any medication or supplement. Angie explains the four major categories of medications used for mental health issues: antidepressants, antianxiet...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow interviews Charlie Kramer, a life coach and advocate for people with disabilities, about depression and how to navigate life with this mental health condition. They discuss the definition of depression, myths and misconceptions surrounding it, contributing factors, coping mechanisms, breaking the stigma, and supporting loved ones with depression. Charlie e...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow discusses the topic of loneliness with guest Beth Gustin, a bereavement therapist. They explore how loneliness can be experienced in different situations, such as loss of sight, pet loss, and human loss. They also discuss the connection between loneliness and grief, as well as the difference between loneliness and depression. Beth provides tips for overcom...

Understanding Addiction and Mental Health in the Vision Loss Community In this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss,' hosted by Kim Wardlow, the focus is on mental health, specifically addiction, within the vision loss community. Guest Bill Lundgren, host of the Blindsight podcast and a seasoned counselor, discusses the broad nature of addiction, identifying and addressing various types, a...

Summary In this episode, Kim Wardlow and Marianne discuss the importance of traveling with vision loss and challenge stereotypes about blind travelers. They emphasize the beauty and enjoyment that can be found in travel, regardless of sight. They also discuss the role of tour guides and the accessibility laws in foreign countries. Marianne shares her favorite travel destinations and experiences sw...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow interviews Ted Tahquechi, a blind photographer, travel influencer, disability advocate, and photo educator. They discuss domestic and land travel, accessibility in hotels and other establishments, and Ted's experiences traveling with his guide dog, Fauna. Ted shares tips for blind and visually impaired individuals who want to start traveling, including rec...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow interviews Maryann Migliorelli, a seasoned traveler who shares her experiences and tips for navigating airports with vision loss. They discuss topics such as airport assistance, seating on planes, and traveling with a guide dog. Maryann emphasizes the importance of not letting fear or accessibility challenges prevent individuals from experiencing the joy o...

Summary In this episode, Sue Slater from Presto Magic Travel provides tips and advice on traveling and cruising with vision loss. The conversation covers various topics related to travel, including exploring smaller cities in the United States, preparing for an Alaskan cruise, navigating the ship and finding your way, accessibility services on cruise ships, different types of cruises, shore excurs...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow discusses travel with guest Sue Slater, who has extensive experience in the travel industry and is visually impaired herself. They cover topics such as planning a vacation, choosing accessible hotels, navigating new locations, traveling with guide dogs, and the accessibility of different countries. Sue shares her passion for travel and highlights the impor...

Summary In this episode, Kim Wardlow interviews Tamara from Unsightly Opinions about setting up a new space when moving. Tamara shares her experience with remodeling and offers tips for designing a new space, including considerations for flow and accessibility. They discuss the use of furniture to support layout and flow, as well as the incorporation of technology in the home. Tamara emphasizes th...

Summary In this episode, host Kim Wardlow talks with Evan Starnes about his advice when it comes to moving into your first apartment. They cover topics such as searching for an apartment, visiting and evaluating potential apartments, filling out applications, the moving process, pre-planning and organizing the space, cleaning the apartment before moving in, organizing the kitchen, adjusting to liv...

Summary In this episode, Kim Wardlow discusses organization, decluttering, and cleaning with guest Tamara from Unsightly Opinions. They cover various topics such as organizing the kitchen, cleaning techniques, cleaning the bathroom, and organizing the living room and bedroom. Tamara shares tips on using labels, creating efficient systems, and maximizing independence. They also discuss laundry and...

Setting Healthy Boundaries: An Important Aspect in Navigating Life with Vision Loss In this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', executive director at Aftersight and podcast host, Kim Wardlow, along with her guest, Charlie Kramer, a life coach for individuals with disabilities, discuss the importance, intricacies, and complexities of setting boundaries in relationships, especially among...

Relationships and Vision Impairment Join host Kim Wardlow on an intimate journey into relationships when dealing with vision loss. Featuring a discussion with Charlie Kramer, a life coach for the disabled, and particularly the visually impaired, we delve into the intricacies of romantic relationships. Throughout the conversation, Charlie shares his personal experiences and offers valuable advice o...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Episode on Personal Finance and Budgeting with Chris Peterson from Penny Forward In this episode, Kim Wardlow, speaks with Chris Peterson of Penny Forward about personal finance and creating a budget. They discuss how to categorize and track expenses, methods to save money, different types of savings and investment accounts, and how to navigate through periods of...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Kick-starting 2024 with Better Financial Knowledge - Episode 1 On this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss,' host Kim Wardlow is joined by Chris Peterson, founder of Penny Forward, a non-profit providing financial education programs tailored to the needs of the blind community. The discussion uncovers several crucial financial literacy components like und...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss: A Discussion with Ed Henkler, the Blind Guide In this podcast episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', host Kim Wardlow discusses the journey of adapting to vision loss with her guest, Ed Henkler, also known as 'The Blind Guide'. Ed shares his experiences and insights brought on by his mother's struggle with macular degeneration, leading him to become an adv...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss: A Journey with Penny Melville Brown, the Blind Baker In this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', the host Kim Wardlow interviews Penny Melville Brown, the blind baker. They discuss her experiences cooking with chefs around the world and the reactions she received from them. She talks about her favorite Christmas recipes with a step-by-step guide on how...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss: Journey of Penny Melville Brown | AINC Podcast Kim Wardlow hosts another episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, brought to you by AINC. In this episode, renowned blind chef Penny Melville Brown shares her inspiring journey from serving as a Commander in the Royal Navy to becoming an award-winning author and a blind cooking sensation, all while battling her d...

Navigating Life with Vision Loss - The Art of Blind Grilling & More with Chris Peltz In this enlightening podcast episode, Kim Wardlow hosts Chris Peltz, a blind grillmaster who lost his vision to retinitis pigmentosa. Listen as they discuss the creative ways Chris continues to cook, grill, and even hunt despite his vision loss. They address safety considerations, useful equipment, and delicio...

In this new November we are going to be talking all about food! With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the Christmas holiday season there are a lot of things to be on the look out for when navigating your kitchen. Debrah Erickson from The Blind Kitchen joins Kim on this wonderful episode. If you have any questions please reach out to us at feedback@aincolorado.org. If you would like to foll...

Welcome to a special edition of Navigating Life with Vision Loss! In this episode, Kim talks with the amazing ladies from Bold Blind Beauty. This company is amazing at working to bring information to those who are on the blindness spectrum and making it accessible to those who are sighted if they have an interest in the blind community. If you would like to find out more information about bold bli...

Do you like to bargain shop? Do you like to find hidden gems at flea markets, and thrift and consignments stores? We do! We're talking about that and so much more on this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss. We're changing our name and if you would like to help in changing the name of our podcast Aftersight with Penn Street, please send your suggestions to jonathan@aincolorado.org If you w...

Kim is out this week, and Jonathan and Lauren take over the show to talk about the basics of skin and hair care. There is a lot of information in this episode, so if you need the resources, go check out our page www.aincolorado.org/resources. If you would like a transcription of the show, please click this link https://share.descript.com/view/GLiwONTpncn