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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Stories of Vision Loss</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[A collection of voices who share how vision loss is just a piece of their story. Each episode is one person's story about how they navigate their experiences.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5626029/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Documentary</category><copyright>Stories of Vision Loss</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg</url><title>Stories of Vision Loss</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:58 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Charlotte</itunes:name><itunes:email>storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>A collection of voices who share how vision loss is just a piece of their story. Each episode is one person's story about how they navigate their experiences.


https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A collection of voices who share how vision loss is just a piece of their story. Each episode is one person's story about how they navigate their experiences.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Documentary"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="True Crime"/><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>Anne's Passing (1986-2025)</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Anne Peters’ passing. Anne was more than a guest on Stories of Vision Loss—she was an author and storyteller whose vibrance and laughter were a gift. Anne’s creative talents shone brightly in the young adult book, "The Dragon Who Would be King," touching the hearts of readers young and old. <br /><br />Her Christian faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she embodied its principles through her actions and the warmth of her companionship. She approached life with a rare combination of strength and gentleness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she met with generosity.<br /><br />For those wishing to revisit her voice, her interview that follows remains a cherished space and an enduring tribute. Her memory will not fade.  <br /><br />Donations may be made in memory of Anne M. Peters to Guide Dogs for the Blind, San Rafael, CA or to the Zelma Odle Memorial Fund, c/o Abilene Christian University.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68842055</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68842055/anne_s_passing_1986_2025.mp3" length="23755142" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Anne Peters’ passing. Anne was more than a guest on Stories of Vision Loss—she was an author and storyteller whose vibrance and laughter were a gift. Anne’s creative talents shone brightly in the young adult...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Anne Peters’ passing. Anne was more than a guest on Stories of Vision Loss—she was an author and storyteller whose vibrance and laughter were a gift. Anne’s creative talents shone brightly in the young adult book, "The Dragon Who Would be King," touching the hearts of readers young and old. <br /><br />Her Christian faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she embodied its principles through her actions and the warmth of her companionship. She approached life with a rare combination of strength and gentleness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she met with generosity.<br /><br />For those wishing to revisit her voice, her interview that follows remains a cherished space and an enduring tribute. Her memory will not fade.  <br /><br />Donations may be made in memory of Anne M. Peters to Guide Dogs for the Blind, San Rafael, CA or to the Zelma Odle Memorial Fund, c/o Abilene Christian University.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1485</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cp,gdb,rp,thedragonwhowouldbeking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cdb712ea04ca086444d5db286a05c8fb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lisa - Pain is real, but so is hope</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Lisa shares her story of the unbearable loss of a child and how she came to grieve her vision loss through learning to grieve the loss of her son.  She gracefully gives practical advice for anyone struggling with any type of loss.  We invite you into a community of people learning to live fully and build lives worth living.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Daltons-Difference-100086323539577/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook: Dalton's Difference</a><br /><br />Crisis Hotline: Text TALK to 741741<br />Call or Text: 988<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68291707</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68291707/lisa_pain_is_real_but_so_is_hope.mp3" length="43495781" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lisa shares her story of the unbearable loss of a child and how she came to grieve her vision loss through learning to grieve the loss of her son.  She gracefully gives practical advice for anyone struggling with any type of loss.  We invite you into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lisa shares her story of the unbearable loss of a child and how she came to grieve her vision loss through learning to grieve the loss of her son.  She gracefully gives practical advice for anyone struggling with any type of loss.  We invite you into a community of people learning to live fully and build lives worth living.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Daltons-Difference-100086323539577/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook: Dalton's Difference</a><br /><br />Crisis Hotline: Text TALK to 741741<br />Call or Text: 988<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2719</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amd,daltonsdifference,maculardegeneration,stargardts,youmatter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a95d79cb64d058ffaa1933c4ad470705.jpg"/><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jason - Farming Blind with Duck</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Jason "Duck" Barber is an 8th generation farmer in Tennessee.  He shares his discovery of AI and ChatGPT, and how he uses tech as a solo farmer with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).  Check out his YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jasonbarber5643" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farming Blind with Duck</a> to learn more!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67946865</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67946865/jason_farming_blind_with_duck_v.mp3" length="35391132" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason "Duck" Barber is an 8th generation farmer in Tennessee.  He shares his discovery of AI and ChatGPT, and how he uses tech as a solo farmer with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).  Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonbarber5643 to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason "Duck" Barber is an 8th generation farmer in Tennessee.  He shares his discovery of AI and ChatGPT, and how he uses tech as a solo farmer with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).  Check out his YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jasonbarber5643" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farming Blind with Duck</a> to learn more!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2212</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agriability,farmingblindwithduck,rp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/63c1d980745da07b0e2c642b6cdc25a2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Qusay's Passing (1988-2025)</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Qusay Hussein’s passing with heavy hearts and deep reverence for the extraordinary life he lived. Qusay was more than a guest on <i>Stories of Vision Loss</i>—he was a beacon of resilience, a storyteller whose wisdom transcended his blindness, and a man who carried himself with unwavering dignity.  <br /><br />Qusay’s legacy lives on in countless ways—through the <b>Qusay Hussein Humanitarian Award</b> at UT Austin’s School of Social Work, honoring those who, like him, lead with compassion; through the colleagues who credit his spirit as their motivation in dark times; and through his own powerful words: <i>“I believe in the power of stories… By sharing mine, I hope others can learn, grow, and find strength.”</i><i></i><br /><br />For those wishing to revisit his indelible voice and the lessons he shared, his interview remains a cherished space to remember him as an enduring tribute. The mark he has left on this world will not fade.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67184552</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67184552/qusay_h_passing.mp3" length="26751062" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Qusay Hussein’s passing with heavy hearts and deep reverence for the extraordinary life he lived. Qusay was more than a guest on Stories of Vision Loss—he was a beacon of resilience, a storyteller whose wisdom...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we share the heartbreaking news of Qusay Hussein’s passing with heavy hearts and deep reverence for the extraordinary life he lived. Qusay was more than a guest on <i>Stories of Vision Loss</i>—he was a beacon of resilience, a storyteller whose wisdom transcended his blindness, and a man who carried himself with unwavering dignity.  <br /><br />Qusay’s legacy lives on in countless ways—through the <b>Qusay Hussein Humanitarian Award</b> at UT Austin’s School of Social Work, honoring those who, like him, lead with compassion; through the colleagues who credit his spirit as their motivation in dark times; and through his own powerful words: <i>“I believe in the power of stories… By sharing mine, I hope others can learn, grow, and find strength.”</i><i></i><br /><br />For those wishing to revisit his indelible voice and the lessons he shared, his interview remains a cherished space to remember him as an enduring tribute. The mark he has left on this world will not fade.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>canyouopenmyeyes,doctorswithoutborders,socialwork,ut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9f5813230409055272a52d93a2f8e32e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lisa - Celebrating the Nothing Moments</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Lisa is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping others, which started with helping her mother with diabetes.  She shares her experience developing diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, and strokes.  She has a wealth of professional and personal experience with diabetes, and she hopes that sharing her experience will allow others not to feel so alone on their parallel journey.<br /><br />Lisa.Golden@twc.texas.gov<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66920988</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66920988/lisa_celebrating_the_nothing_moments.mp3" length="29339928" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lisa is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping others, which started with helping her mother with diabetes.  She shares her experience developing diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, and strokes.  She has a wealth of professional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lisa is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist passionate about helping others, which started with helping her mother with diabetes.  She shares her experience developing diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, and strokes.  She has a wealth of professional and personal experience with diabetes, and she hopes that sharing her experience will allow others not to feel so alone on their parallel journey.<br /><br />Lisa.Golden@twc.texas.gov<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1834</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acb,anti-vegf,cbdce,diabetes,diabeticretinopathy,nfb,stroke,twc</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce59054e5f353f3fecb5b2c9dbebe67d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nazanin - Without Labels, You're Just You</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Nazanin shares her journey as a research professor studying health disparities and equity in various populations (including diabetic retinopathy).  She describes her visual experience as always legally blind, but not a label that defines her life.  Though, it has helped make her an excellent problem solver!  She talks about parenting and learning to ride a bicycle again as an adult.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66762863</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66762863/nazanin_without_labels_you_re_just_you.mp3" length="30346791" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nazanin shares her journey as a research professor studying health disparities and equity in various populations (including diabetic retinopathy).  She describes her visual experience as always legally blind, but not a label that defines her life....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nazanin shares her journey as a research professor studying health disparities and equity in various populations (including diabetic retinopathy).  She describes her visual experience as always legally blind, but not a label that defines her life.  Though, it has helped make her an excellent problem solver!  She talks about parenting and learning to ride a bicycle again as an adult.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1897</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acb,blindmom,blindparents,diabetes,diabeticretinopathy,driversed,lv,nfb,ut</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09ae1641445d48ffe6f34df4ca816679.jpg"/><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Mary Tyler Moore is a cherished figure in the hearts of many with her enduring joy for life.  She was a graceful and talented award-winning actress, producer, author, media executive, and advocate for diabetes research.  Her husband, Dr. Robert Levine, shares information about the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative that was created in her honor along with some personal moments they shared.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.marytylermoore.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.marytylermoore.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.breakthrought1d.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66412140</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66412140/mary_tyler_moore_vision_initiative_6_3_25_7_53_pm.mp3" length="22524698" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mary Tyler Moore is a cherished figure in the hearts of many with her enduring joy for life.  She was a graceful and talented award-winning actress, producer, author, media executive, and advocate for diabetes research.  Her husband, Dr. Robert...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mary Tyler Moore is a cherished figure in the hearts of many with her enduring joy for life.  She was a graceful and talented award-winning actress, producer, author, media executive, and advocate for diabetes research.  Her husband, Dr. Robert Levine, shares information about the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative that was created in her honor along with some personal moments they shared.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.marytylermoore.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.marytylermoore.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.breakthrought1d.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1408</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>diabetes,marytylermoore,mtm,mtmvision,mtmvision_,pdr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42be219d836a44210484aba6f8e1397e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Debra - The Blind Kitchen</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Debra shares her vision for The Blind Kitchen after learning about RP at the age of 28 as a single mother of two small children.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://theblindkitchen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website: The Blind Kitchen</a><br /><br />YouTube: @theblindkitchen<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66158728</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66158728/debra_the_blind_kitchen_5_11_25_11_32_am.mp3" length="27728283" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Debra shares her vision for The Blind Kitchen after learning about RP at the age of 28 as a single mother of two small children.

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https://theblindkitchen.com

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Check out a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Debra shares her vision for The Blind Kitchen after learning about RP at the age of 28 as a single mother of two small children.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://theblindkitchen.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website: The Blind Kitchen</a><br /><br />YouTube: @theblindkitchen<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chefdebra,livethelifeyouwant,nfb,rp,theblindkitchen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc34d1b1606330cd51c3e6eada717150.jpg"/><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Steve - Blind Endeavors</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Veteran, Steve Baskis, shares his experience turning his focus to outdoor adventures after losing his vision while serving in the military.  He shares techniques for sailing, biathlon (skiing and shooting), climbing, and how to prepare for an adventure through gathering a good team.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.stevebaskis.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stevebaskis.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blindendeavors.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.blindendeavors.org</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66009137</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66009137/steve_blind_endeavors_5_8_25_10_16_pm.mp3" length="36339911" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Veteran, Steve Baskis, shares his experience turning his focus to outdoor adventures after losing his vision while serving in the military.  He shares techniques for sailing, biathlon (skiing and shooting), climbing, and how to prepare for an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Veteran, Steve Baskis, shares his experience turning his focus to outdoor adventures after losing his vision while serving in the military.  He shares techniques for sailing, biathlon (skiing and shooting), climbing, and how to prepare for an adventure through gathering a good team.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.stevebaskis.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.stevebaskis.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blindendeavors.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.blindendeavors.org</a><br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesofvisionloss</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2272</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blindendeavors,bva,stevebaskis</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f879f30eba4679352471dbab232076e6.jpg"/><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Qusay - Can You Open My Eyes?</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Qusay Salih Hussein Al-Mamari shares his memoir and story of becoming a refugee from Iraq to the USA after a suicide bomber took his vision and changed the course of his life as a teenager while playing a volleyball match in a stadium with his brothers.<br /><br />Despite incredible challenges and physical trauma that resulted in more than 70 reconstructive surgeries, Qusay shares his story with unforgettable positivity, strength, humor, and courage. He makes life in Iraq and the United States come alive for us and we see new things through his eyes.<br /><br />You will never forget this incredible testament to human resilience and determination.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.qusayhussein.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.qusayhussein.org/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Open-Qusay-Salih-Hussein-Al-Mamari-ebook/dp/B0DX4ZMWK3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Can You Open My Eyes</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65223064</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65223064/qusay_can_you_open_my_eyes_4_2_25_7_14_pm.mp3" length="24381268" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Qusay Salih Hussein Al-Mamari shares his memoir and story of becoming a refugee from Iraq to the USA after a suicide bomber took his vision and changed the course of his life as a teenager while playing a volleyball match in a stadium with his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Qusay Salih Hussein Al-Mamari shares his memoir and story of becoming a refugee from Iraq to the USA after a suicide bomber took his vision and changed the course of his life as a teenager while playing a volleyball match in a stadium with his brothers.<br /><br />Despite incredible challenges and physical trauma that resulted in more than 70 reconstructive surgeries, Qusay shares his story with unforgettable positivity, strength, humor, and courage. He makes life in Iraq and the United States come alive for us and we see new things through his eyes.<br /><br />You will never forget this incredible testament to human resilience and determination.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.qusayhussein.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.qusayhussein.org/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Open-Qusay-Salih-Hussein-Al-Mamari-ebook/dp/B0DX4ZMWK3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Can You Open My Eyes</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1524</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>canyouopenmyeyes,drswithoutborders,iraq,nfb,qusayhussein,va</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/581bf311266c3732409b41bbaf17d181.jpg"/><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jeanne - Good Eye, Bad Eye</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Jeanne shares her story of healing her trauma through truth as we discuss her memoir Good Eye, Bad Eye. She has lived her life as a monocular since the age of two, and has worked as a journalist and psychotherapist.  Her insights into her personal healing journey are valuable for anyone.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64823868</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64823868/jeanne_good_eye_bad_eye_3_6_25_8_21_pm.mp3" length="25966584" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeanne shares her story of healing her trauma through truth as we discuss her memoir Good Eye, Bad Eye. She has lived her life as a monocular since the age of two, and has worked as a journalist and psychotherapist.  Her insights into her personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeanne shares her story of healing her trauma through truth as we discuss her memoir Good Eye, Bad Eye. She has lived her life as a monocular since the age of two, and has worked as a journalist and psychotherapist.  Her insights into her personal healing journey are valuable for anyone.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>conversion,goodeyebadeye,memoir,monocular,nfb,ptsd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf522356c5f0b1e5a67301ae8af2add2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wayne - Deep Dive</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Wayne Tuttle "The Blind Guy" and Titanic historian, shares his experience adjusting to RP, reclaiming his enjoyment for scuba diving, and the difficult decision to stop driving while continuing to love his hobby of snowmobiling.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.thatblindguy.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thatblindguy.ca</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64513185</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64513185/wayne_deep_dive_2_21_25_11_52_pm.mp3" length="20284004" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wayne Tuttle "The Blind Guy" and Titanic historian, shares his experience adjusting to RP, reclaiming his enjoyment for scuba diving, and the difficult decision to stop driving while continuing to love his hobby of snowmobiling....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wayne Tuttle "The Blind Guy" and Titanic historian, shares his experience adjusting to RP, reclaiming his enjoyment for scuba diving, and the difficult decision to stop driving while continuing to love his hobby of snowmobiling.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.thatblindguy.ca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thatblindguy.ca</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1268</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>publicspeaking,retinitispigmentosa,rp,scubadive,thatblindguy,titanic,wavetosanta</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f420da2a36334470b7627f7a5c206df.jpg"/><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Up Close: with MJ Jefferson</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Introducing MJ Jefferson, Exectutive Producer and Creative Director of Stories of Vision Loss podcast.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64393845</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64393845/up_close_with_mj_jefferson_2_15_25_10_41_am.mp3" length="10368767" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Introducing MJ Jefferson, Exectutive Producer and Creative Director of Stories of Vision Loss podcast.

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Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Introducing MJ Jefferson, Exectutive Producer and Creative Director of Stories of Vision Loss podcast.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>648</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5ed6655ce02316151ac0951d3db36df3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brianna - Birds of a Feather</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Brianna "Nana" Hnilo shares her love of birds and animals, and tells us about being born with Fraser Syndrome.  She also shares how she got into writing ghosts stories through her love of Braille.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64112346</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64112346/brianna_nana_birds_of_a_feather_1_23_25_6_53_pm.mp3" length="16027524" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brianna "Nana" Hnilo shares her love of birds and animals, and tells us about being born with Fraser Syndrome.  She also shares how she got into writing ghosts stories through her love of Braille.

Stay connected and share your story:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brianna "Nana" Hnilo shares her love of birds and animals, and tells us about being born with Fraser Syndrome.  She also shares how she got into writing ghosts stories through her love of Braille.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1002</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>backyardchickens,bonnieandclyde,braille,cryptophthalmos,frasersyndrome,fs,ghoststories,mothergoose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5dd45f4a601e1ee0872ef68885fa9a2a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>David - Vision and Justice</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Judge David S. Tatel shares his RP journey throughout a lifetime of accomplishments.  He served nearly 30 years on America's second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many of our most crucial cases are resolved—or teed up for the Supreme Court.  His story of fighting for justice over many decades, with and without eyesight, is an inspiration to us all - and the book he wrote about it is a fantastic read:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Blindness-David-S-Tatel/dp/0316542024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Vision - A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message for us</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63868108</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63868108/david_vision_and_justice_1_23_25_11_10_am.mp3" length="15362125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Judge David S. Tatel shares his RP journey throughout a lifetime of accomplishments.  He served nearly 30 years on America's second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many of our most crucial cases are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Judge David S. Tatel shares his RP journey throughout a lifetime of accomplishments.  He served nearly 30 years on America's second highest court, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where many of our most crucial cases are resolved—or teed up for the Supreme Court.  His story of fighting for justice over many decades, with and without eyesight, is an inspiration to us all - and the book he wrote about it is a fantastic read:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Blindness-David-S-Tatel/dp/0316542024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Vision - A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message for us</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blindnessandjustice,courtofappeals,davidstatel,justiceisblind,livethelifeyouwant,memoir,nfb,retinitispigmentosa,rp,tatel,vision</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98910ac141c5127e30f3bde6e404d1f8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy New Year</title><link>https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message for us</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63467172</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63467172/sovl_happy_new_year_12_24_24_12_12_am.mp3" length="1618786" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy New Year!  

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https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message for us</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>102</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2025,acb,happynewyear,nfb,sovl,stories</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3eefa6cbb473f03ef73d5c51b8fdc12c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ashley - Static</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Ashley King shares her story of International travel, methanol poisoning, building her acting career, and producing a play with a companion podcast, Static: A Party Girl's Memoir.<br /><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/static-a-party-girls-memoir/id1767644549" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcast: Static - A Party Girl's Memoir</a><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/F-_mkB6_aXY?si=tvGlW_E1QwX7ADNo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube: Static</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63177347</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63177347/ashley_static_12_5_24_12_24_pm.mp3" length="40898585" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ashley King shares her story of International travel, methanol poisoning, building her acting career, and producing a play with a companion podcast, Static: A Party Girl's Memoir....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ashley King shares her story of International travel, methanol poisoning, building her acting career, and producing a play with a companion podcast, Static: A Party Girl's Memoir.<br /><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/static-a-party-girls-memoir/id1767644549" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcast: Static - A Party Girl's Memoir</a><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/F-_mkB6_aXY?si=tvGlW_E1QwX7ADNo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube: Static</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2557</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashkng,ashleyking,bali,calgary,chromatictheatre,hostel,methanolpoisoning,static</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f487027e7eb924506d6c0f4756f30aa.jpg"/><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prabath - Power of Heart</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Prabath Wickramanayake takes us through his RP journey growing up in Sri Lanka, going to school in New Zealand, and living in Australia.  He encourages everyone to get out and do the things they love.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62336175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:21:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62336175/prabath_power_of_heart_10_11_24_4_14_pm.mp3" length="26204403" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Prabath Wickramanayake takes us through his RP journey growing up in Sri Lanka, going to school in New Zealand, and living in Australia.  He encourages everyone to get out and do the things they love.

Stay connected and share your story:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prabath Wickramanayake takes us through his RP journey growing up in Sri Lanka, going to school in New Zealand, and living in Australia.  He encourages everyone to get out and do the things they love.<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1638</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>diyathaloka,hiking,livethelifeyouwant,photography,powerofheart,rp,srilanka,thinkphotography,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f4097dfd392624c35e3a11e509c0ab98.jpg"/><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sara - Blind Nomadness</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Sara shares her story of being a blind nomad traveling throughout the USA, her passion for astrology, reiki, and self improvement.<br /><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61153260</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61153260/sara_blind_nomadness_8_25_24_5_19_pm.mp3" length="34193689" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sara shares her story of being a blind nomad traveling throughout the USA, her passion for astrology, reiki, and self improvement.


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Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sara shares her story of being a blind nomad traveling throughout the USA, her passion for astrology, reiki, and self improvement.<br /><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>astrology,blindnomadness,housesitters,lifecoach,moon,nomad,planestrainsautomobiles,reiki,vanlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e63a9c7c92f60b0fe70cdeaf56373fd.jpg"/><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Michael - Unstoppable Mindset</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Michael shares his experience growing up as a ham radio operator, studying physics at university, assisting with the development of Kurzweil's assistive tech devices, and escaping the twin towers on September 11th with his guide dog, Roselle.<br /><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-mindset/id1589492551" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcast: Unstoppable Mindset</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60960033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60960033/michael_unstoppable_mindset_ii_8_8_24_1_56_pm.mp3" length="32936477" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michael shares his experience growing up as a ham radio operator, studying physics at university, assisting with the development of Kurzweil's assistive tech devices, and escaping the twin towers on September 11th with his guide dog, Roselle....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael shares his experience growing up as a ham radio operator, studying physics at university, assisting with the development of Kurzweil's assistive tech devices, and escaping the twin towers on September 11th with his guide dog, Roselle.<br /><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-mindset/id1589492551" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcast: Unstoppable Mindset</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2059</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>911,accessibe,gdb,guidedogs,ham,hamradio,kurzweil,michaelhingson,neverforget,nfb,roselle,september11,thunderdog,worldtradecenter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/058335ff7943d31af1ce3085405e7047.jpg"/><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bonnie - Kiwi Convert</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Bonnie shares her experiences with guide dogs, moving to New Zealand, writing romance novels, and her love of horses, history, and culture.<br /><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60700875</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:27:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60700875/bonnie_kiwi_convert_7_13_24_10_57_pm.mp3" length="24754081" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bonnie shares her experiences with guide dogs, moving to New Zealand, writing romance novels, and her love of horses, history, and culture.


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Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bonnie shares her experiences with guide dogs, moving to New Zealand, writing romance novels, and her love of horses, history, and culture.<br /><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>birdcalls,kiwi,livingblindfully,newzealand,nfb,nz</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sam - The Blind Life</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Sam shares his experience developing The Blind Life YouTube channel, podcast, TikTok and social media presence.  His family plays a central role in his life, and he gracefully walks the line between artist and techie as a cake decorator, comic book artist, and assitive technology trainer.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/theblindlife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube: The Blind Life by Sam Seavey</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59790094</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59790094/sam_the_blind_life_5_2_24_3_44_pm.mp3" length="36214518" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sam shares his experience developing The Blind Life YouTube channel, podcast, TikTok and social media presence.  His family plays a central role in his life, and he gracefully walks the line between artist and techie as a cake decorator, comic book...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sam shares his experience developing The Blind Life YouTube channel, podcast, TikTok and social media presence.  His family plays a central role in his life, and he gracefully walks the line between artist and techie as a cake decorator, comic book artist, and assitive technology trainer.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/theblindlife" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube: The Blind Life by Sam Seavey</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - 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Stay connected and share your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode features Hoby Wedler interviewing Charlotte about the podcast and how it came to be.<br />Send questions to storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Thank you for listening<br /><br />Hoby's podcast: https://heardandempowered.org<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acvrep,clvt,coms,heardandempowered,hoby,hobywedler,o&amp;m,sovl,storiesofvisionloss</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jerry - Love and The Haight</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Jerry shares his experience through decades of participating in positive change and mending his San Francisco community through the Vietnam War, saving housing from the clear cutting of the landscape to remodeling an Edwardian house, and being on the front row of watching technology grow and shift through time. He now mentors people through art and woodworking, and his walking tour business called Jose Can You See. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58789432</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58789432/jerry_love_and_the_height_2_22_24_9_40_am.mp3" length="35596364" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jerry shares his experience through decades of participating in positive change and mending his San Francisco community through the Vietnam War, saving housing from the clear cutting of the landscape to remodeling an Edwardian house, and being on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jerry shares his experience through decades of participating in positive change and mending his San Francisco community through the Vietnam War, saving housing from the clear cutting of the landscape to remodeling an Edwardian house, and being on the front row of watching technology grow and shift through time. He now mentors people through art and woodworking, and his walking tour business called Jose Can You See. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2225</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>apex,blindwoodworkersguild,braillenote,haightashbury,humanware,jerrykuns,josecanyousee,microophthalmia,sanfrancisco,sf,vietnamwar,woodworking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b930841b04dbffe1cb884a1ad8b190d1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sheila - Recommitting to the Future</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Sheila shares her experience meeting her husband at World Services for the Blind while going through a training program to learn alternative techniques to function competitively with Optic Neuritis. She has an emotional support animal (ESA) and her husband has a guide dog (service animal).<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58601060</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58601060/sheila_recommitting_to_the_future_2_7_24_12_06_pm.mp3" length="28058897" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sheila shares her experience meeting her husband at World Services for the Blind while going through a training program to learn alternative techniques to function competitively with Optic Neuritis. She has an emotional support animal (ESA) and her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sheila shares her experience meeting her husband at World Services for the Blind while going through a training program to learn alternative techniques to function competitively with Optic Neuritis. She has an emotional support animal (ESA) and her husband has a guide dog (service animal).<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1754</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>esa,eyefatigue,guidedog,lowvision,opticneuritis,serviceanimal,worldservicesforblind,wsb</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cb5418b6ac63bea6525df2f5ff5f4d22.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>David - Disclosure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-disclosure--58422766</link><description><![CDATA[David Steinmetz (Arizona Industries of the Blind) shares his experience adapting to RP while changing careers and raising a family.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58422766</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58422766/david_disclosure_1_23_24_4_01_pm.mp3" length="19166381" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David Steinmetz (Arizona Industries of the Blind) shares his experience adapting to RP while changing careers and raising a family.

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Steinmetz (Arizona Industries of the Blind) shares his experience adapting to RP while changing careers and raising a family.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1198</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/13996ae370f51048a4f6dc574856318a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Anne - The Dragon Who Would Be King</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Anne shares her experience as a published writer. She grew up with RP and CP, and she has some encouraging words to share with anyone who has had similar experiences.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57934013</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57934013/anne_the_dragon_who_would_be_king_12_3_23_9_38_pm.mp3" length="22851961" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Anne shares her experience as a published writer. She grew up with RP and CP, and she has some encouraging words to share with anyone who has had similar experiences.

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anne shares her experience as a published writer. She grew up with RP and CP, and she has some encouraging words to share with anyone who has had similar experiences.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1429</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cerebralpalsy,cp,draco,dragon,gdb,guidedog,owl,retinitispigmentosa,rp,thedragonwhowouldbeking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/501ef17c4fbd6b9c9b68e5d91ed41971.jpg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kirk - Innovative Impact</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kirk-innovative-impact--57731449</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Kirk Adams shares his experience building his career as a leader in the nonprofit space (American Foundation for the Blind, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, and Seattle Public Library) with his goal to accelerate accessibility and inclusion. He talks about his family traditions - for Thanksgiving and outdoors at the lake.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57731449</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57731449/kirk_innovative_impact_11_20_23_10_30_am.mp3" length="30247740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Kirk Adams shares his experience building his career as a leader in the nonprofit space (American Foundation for the Blind, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, and Seattle Public Library) with his goal to accelerate accessibility and inclusion. He...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Kirk Adams shares his experience building his career as a leader in the nonprofit space (American Foundation for the Blind, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, and Seattle Public Library) with his goal to accelerate accessibility and inclusion. He talks about his family traditions - for Thanksgiving and outdoors at the lake.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1891</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acb,afb,ceo,innovativeimpactllc,lighthouse,mentorship,nfb,realsam,realthingai,retinaldetachment,thanksgiving</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12558d0c7ea0524cf704d2922a9bd1e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Natasha Jean - Blinded by Love</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Natasha Jean shares her experience as an advocate, author, homeowner, mother, and survivor of domestic violence. She talks about Myopia, retinal detachments, prosthetic eyes, and offers resources for people experiencing domestic violence including how to recognize red flags.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57492412</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57492412/natasha_jean_blinded_by_love_11_3_23_12_04_am.mp3" length="21191405" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Natasha Jean shares her experience as an advocate, author, homeowner, mother, and survivor of domestic violence. She talks about Myopia, retinal detachments, prosthetic eyes, and offers resources for people experiencing domestic violence including how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Natasha Jean shares her experience as an advocate, author, homeowner, mother, and survivor of domestic violence. She talks about Myopia, retinal detachments, prosthetic eyes, and offers resources for people experiencing domestic violence including how to recognize red flags.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>domesticviolence,myopia,prosthetics,theblindeye</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2db036e1eea5febcf0a98cefd7d6b78a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brad - Trekking</title><link>https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Star Trek fan, Brad, shares his experience developing his career from a German PhD to an Orientation &amp; Mobility Specialist. He also shares what it has been like growing up totally blind and developing concepts in a sighted world.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57199987</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57199987/brad_trekking_10_11_23_2_53_pm.mp3" length="31387920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Star Trek fan, Brad, shares his experience developing his career from a German PhD to an Orientation &amp;amp; Mobility Specialist. He also shares what it has been like growing up totally blind and developing concepts in a sighted world.

Stay connected...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Star Trek fan, Brad, shares his experience developing his career from a German PhD to an Orientation &amp; Mobility Specialist. He also shares what it has been like growing up totally blind and developing concepts in a sighted world.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blind,coms,congenital,german,klingon,o&amp;m,rop,sexed,startrek,swimming,trekkie,ymca</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/adb4bf07259ea5359320cad58613e8e0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>DeAnna Quietwater - Fifty Years of Walking with Friends</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[DeAnna Quietwater shares her experiences growing up on a reservation, being a social worker in California, joining the Peace Corps in Western Samoa, and adopting a child, and living all this time with 10 guide dogs.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56889016</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56889016/deanna_quietwater_fifty_years_of_walking_with_friends_9_21_23_3_12_pm.mp3" length="38140509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>DeAnna Quietwater shares her experiences growing up on a reservation, being a social worker in California, joining the Peace Corps in Western Samoa, and adopting a child, and living all this time with 10 guide dogs.

Stay connected and share your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[DeAnna Quietwater shares her experiences growing up on a reservation, being a social worker in California, joining the Peace Corps in Western Samoa, and adopting a child, and living all this time with 10 guide dogs.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2384</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>congenitalglaucoma,flynn,glaucoma,guidedog,nativeamerican,peacecorps,quietwater,reservation,samoa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/026b23eb0b5e6614f69126cb34723aae.jpg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dan - Beyond the Bear</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Dan shares his experience living in Alaska, fishing, climbing the ladder to become CEO of a nonprofit mental health agency, and building a meaningful life with family and friends after losing his vision from being mauled by a bear in 2003.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Bear-Learned-Again-Blinded/dp/1493016423/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZFY0ZR4L6OR0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nJg5_dQinv6ZVoUAC-oceb_jPpyAo8e1cTYLuRmEG_F07PJ0tz8RP537Nsh8M-U3ffFFmdhi7O2OergSf4iOOZU0YQ0-C-bPyD1UKDmvlc_AKbxc8pTdKD6MkCaQYL-B5G9G4KCYcsEz46UU8q31PZ_M0bMbAwBTmqlsFubb-ETR52OwKpbKS3DymBzdOSGGQ7EKAHfQGOwoYCS3JdYbRjUETYIzCQAdVaA20iwcVjk.JBz_4gyj3YyxshTX4oGUaeX2621fb_kG_aU2KroLIcg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=beyond+the+bear&amp;qid=1738559187&amp;sprefix=beyond+the+bea%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Beyond the Bear by Dan Bigley</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56457377</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56457377/dan_beyond_the_bear_8_13_23_6_27_pm.mp3" length="42679930" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dan shares his experience living in Alaska, fishing, climbing the ladder to become CEO of a nonprofit mental health agency, and building a meaningful life with family and friends after losing his vision from being mauled by a bear in 2003....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dan shares his experience living in Alaska, fishing, climbing the ladder to become CEO of a nonprofit mental health agency, and building a meaningful life with family and friends after losing his vision from being mauled by a bear in 2003.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Bear-Learned-Again-Blinded/dp/1493016423/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZFY0ZR4L6OR0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nJg5_dQinv6ZVoUAC-oceb_jPpyAo8e1cTYLuRmEG_F07PJ0tz8RP537Nsh8M-U3ffFFmdhi7O2OergSf4iOOZU0YQ0-C-bPyD1UKDmvlc_AKbxc8pTdKD6MkCaQYL-B5G9G4KCYcsEz46UU8q31PZ_M0bMbAwBTmqlsFubb-ETR52OwKpbKS3DymBzdOSGGQ7EKAHfQGOwoYCS3JdYbRjUETYIzCQAdVaA20iwcVjk.JBz_4gyj3YyxshTX4oGUaeX2621fb_kG_aU2KroLIcg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=beyond+the+bear&amp;qid=1738559187&amp;sprefix=beyond+the+bea%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Beyond the Bear by Dan Bigley</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2668</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alaska,bear,bearattack,beyondthebear,danbigley,fishing,grizzly,mentalhealth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b79a1c7ab933ec30ffa4be450079a5c6.jpg"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kerry - Outlook from Ontario</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Kerry shares her experience growing up in Ontario, developing as a writer and live podcaster with her brother Brian on a radio station called Outlook on Radio Western. She was born with LCA (Leber's Congenital Amaurosis), and she talks about kidney transplants and artificial eyes.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56312562</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56312562/kerry_outlook_from_ontario_7_29_23_10_24_am.mp3" length="33266243" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kerry shares her experience growing up in Ontario, developing as a writer and live podcaster with her brother Brian on a radio station called Outlook on Radio Western. She was born with LCA (Leber's Congenital Amaurosis), and she talks about kidney...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kerry shares her experience growing up in Ontario, developing as a writer and live podcaster with her brother Brian on a radio station called Outlook on Radio Western. She was born with LCA (Leber's Congenital Amaurosis), and she talks about kidney transplants and artificial eyes.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artificialeyes,dialysis,lca,nanowrimo,outlook,outlookonradiowestern,violin,wwii</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/219dda76812613f83c0bfd9037f0a539.jpg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>John - When Thor was a Spartan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-when-thor-was-a-spartan--56205088</link><description><![CDATA[John is retired military and shares his experiences running obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, and others) with his guide dog Thor from Guiding Eyes. He lives in Kentucky with many grandchildren, he has a dog boarding business with his wife, and he talks about breaking horses and being a mechanic.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56205088</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56205088/john_when_thor_was_a_spartan_7_29_23_1_11_pm.mp3" length="33884406" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf/c601d33f-c3fb-41ad-b177-cbcc765f87bf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John is retired military and shares his experiences running obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, and others) with his guide dog Thor from Guiding Eyes. He lives in Kentucky with many grandchildren, he has a dog boarding business with his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John is retired military and shares his experiences running obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, and others) with his guide dog Thor from Guiding Eyes. He lives in Kentucky with many grandchildren, he has a dog boarding business with his wife, and he talks about breaking horses and being a mechanic.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bva,guidingeyes,ruffwear,spartan,thor4ever,toughmudder,va</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68c9757b7080a9706de0fa09a166507e.jpg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Maribel - Capers in the Garden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maribel-capers-in-the-garden--56019186</link><description><![CDATA[Maribel shares her experience in Australia as a mother and creative person with interests in sensory modalities including massage, aromatherapy, gardening, cooking, and music.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56019186</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56019186/maribel_capers_in_the_garden_6_30_23_8_18_pm.mp3" length="37073434" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664/72cd38fa-03ea-4620-8ab2-3abed5264664.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Maribel shares her experience in Australia as a mother and creative person with interests in sensory modalities including massage, aromatherapy, gardening, cooking, and music.

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Check...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Maribel shares her experience in Australia as a mother and creative person with interests in sensory modalities including massage, aromatherapy, gardening, cooking, and music.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aromatherapy,australia,gardening,massage,retinitispigmentosa,rp,visionaware</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08cb581bd44bb0ae25ab76f17a1b0810.jpg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>David - iCantCU</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-icantcu--55026511</link><description><![CDATA[David Goldstein shares his experience as a podcaster, entrepreneur, website creator, and family man with Congenital Glaucoma. <b><a href="https://www.icantcu.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.icantcu.com/</a></b><br /><b></b><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55026511</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55026511/david_icantcu_6_25_23_10_24_pm.mp3" length="30864636" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798/ba3afe5c-1a9f-4235-92d5-8699276c4798.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David Goldstein shares his experience as a podcaster, entrepreneur, website creator, and family man with Congenital Glaucoma. https://www.icantcu.com/

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Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Goldstein shares his experience as a podcaster, entrepreneur, website creator, and family man with Congenital Glaucoma. <b><a href="https://www.icantcu.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.icantcu.com/</a></b><br /><b></b><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1929</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>congenitalglaucoma,fantasyfootball,glaucoma,icantcu,@pablindpodcast,whitecanesconnect,ziggy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45aa1d3be9e01c80baf5d50b2d693511.jpg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sarah - Early Childhood Development</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-early-childhood-development--53991803</link><description><![CDATA[Sarah shares her story as a preschool teacher who was born with Retinopathy of Prematurity.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53991803</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53991803/sarah_early_childhood_development_5_24_23_9_29_pm.mp3" length="16717155" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1/0e43a1a4-9b70-4ad6-8a39-40cfafc271f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sarah shares her story as a preschool teacher who was born with Retinopathy of Prematurity.

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Check out a list of our guests: https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah shares her story as a preschool teacher who was born with Retinopathy of Prematurity.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1045</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>earlychildhooddevelopment,nicu,prematurity,preschool,rop,sesamestreet</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df9583eedf0d840624efefd5f39e3313.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>John - Keep Moving</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[John shares his experience from the US to India to Cameroon and back again with RP. He learns to accept his blindness through love, confidence, and a sense of belonging. He completes an MBA, helps advocate for other blind people through growing a company focusing on accessibile technology, and writes a book: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Ask-Blind-Guy-Directions/dp/B0BQ4WHH1T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W43MJSY1LL6B&amp;keywords=john+samuel+don%27t+ask+blind+guy+directions&amp;qid=1683328024&amp;sprefix=john+samuel+don%27t+ask+blind+guy+directions%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don't Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: A 30,000-Mile Journey for Love, Confidence and a Sense of Belonging</a></b><br /><b></b><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53828986</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53828986/john_keep_moving_5_14_23_1_23_pm.mp3" length="41017703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John shares his experience from the US to India to Cameroon and back again with RP. He learns to accept his blindness through love, confidence, and a sense of belonging. He completes an MBA, helps advocate for other blind people through growing a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John shares his experience from the US to India to Cameroon and back again with RP. He learns to accept his blindness through love, confidence, and a sense of belonging. He completes an MBA, helps advocate for other blind people through growing a company focusing on accessibile technology, and writes a book: <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Ask-Blind-Guy-Directions/dp/B0BQ4WHH1T/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W43MJSY1LL6B&amp;keywords=john+samuel+don%27t+ask+blind+guy+directions&amp;qid=1683328024&amp;sprefix=john+samuel+don%27t+ask+blind+guy+directions%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Don't Ask the Blind Guy for Directions: A 30,000-Mile Journey for Love, Confidence and a Sense of Belonging</a></b><br /><b></b><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ablr360,dontasktheblindguy,kilimanjaro,lci,nfb,realsampocket,realthingai,retinitispigmentosa,rp,sas,seeingai</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf1188aa1b83ab3ee5e1e4f67c6f6aaa.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kenzhegul of Kazakhstan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenzhegul-of-kazakhstan--53673467</link><description><![CDATA[Kenzhegul shares his story of growing up as the 20th child in his family in Kazakhstan, being a professional paracyclist and goalball competitor after completing a Masters degree, and making a difference in accessibility in his country using the knowledge he has gained internationally.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53673467</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53673467/kenzhegul_of_kazakhstan_4_27_23_10_37_pm.mp3" length="28178003" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes?pgid=l7mhsmbp-dc0ecb8f-fcf3-42f3-b028-bb4baceb84b6" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kenzhegul shares his story of growing up as the 20th child in his family in Kazakhstan, being a professional paracyclist and goalball competitor after completing a Masters degree, and making a difference in accessibility in his country using the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kenzhegul shares his story of growing up as the 20th child in his family in Kazakhstan, being a professional paracyclist and goalball competitor after completing a Masters degree, and making a difference in accessibility in his country using the knowledge he has gained internationally.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>goalball,kazakh,kazakhstan,newyorkpubliclibrary,nypl,paraclimbing,paracycling,sezual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d2e344e57262af9c73f1149299c75119.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dhanya - Peering for Joy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dhanya-peering-for-joy--53238798</link><description><![CDATA[Dhanya shares her experience growing up in a hippie gypsy small family, being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 10, and succeeding through graduate school while her family dissolved.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53238798</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:16:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53238798/dhanya_peering_for_joy_3_17_23_12_10_pm.mp3" length="31679666" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dhanya shares her experience growing up in a hippie gypsy small family, being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 10, and succeeding through graduate school while her family dissolved.

Stay connected and share your story:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dhanya shares her experience growing up in a hippie gypsy small family, being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 10, and succeeding through graduate school while her family dissolved.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventurewalks,braintumor,j'my,peermentoring,tvi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Casey - Homesteading Firefighter</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Casey shares his experience starting a homestead in Missouri, becoming a volunteer firefighter in his rural community, and finding his way to being a counselor and life coach through his Christian roots.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53068093</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53068093/casey_homesteading_firefighter_3_1_23_11_24_pm.mp3" length="35669511" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Casey shares his experience starting a homestead in Missouri, becoming a volunteer firefighter in his rural community, and finding his way to being a counselor and life coach through his Christian roots.

Stay connected and share your story:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Casey shares his experience starting a homestead in Missouri, becoming a volunteer firefighter in his rural community, and finding his way to being a counselor and life coach through his Christian roots.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christiancounseling,coffeewithcaseycounseling,firefighter,homesteading,wyepodcastnetwork</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f85884666d44545e5ac60ec83cb9d694.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Karan - Pretty Fly for a Blind Guy</title><link>https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/podcast</link><description><![CDATA[Karan Nagrani shares his experience as a graphic designer in Australia with Retinitis Pigmentosa and hearing loss (uniquely not Usher's Syndrome through genetic testing). He was nominated as the 2022 Blind Australian of the Year. @karannnagrani<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52633970</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52633970/karan_pretty_fly_for_a_blind_guy.mp3" length="36713993" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Karan Nagrani shares his experience as a graphic designer in Australia with Retinitis Pigmentosa and hearing loss (uniquely not Usher's Syndrome through genetic testing). He was nominated as the 2022 Blind Australian of the Year. @karannnagrani

Stay...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karan Nagrani shares his experience as a graphic designer in Australia with Retinitis Pigmentosa and hearing loss (uniquely not Usher's Syndrome through genetic testing). He was nominated as the 2022 Blind Australian of the Year. @karannnagrani<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2295</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>henry,@karannnagrani,ush,ushers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db302a22ec65e57ed70855916a602a64.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chelsea - Packing a Doggie Bag</title><link>https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/podcast</link><description><![CDATA[Chelsea talks about her experience traveling for work, working a guide dog, growing up in Nebraska (Go Big Red!), and being born with LCA (Lebers Congenital Amaurosis).<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52610898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52610898/chelsea_packing_a_doggie_bag_2_1_23_7_11_pm.mp3" length="22328669" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chelsea talks about her experience traveling for work, working a guide dog, growing up in Nebraska (Go Big Red!), and being born with LCA (Lebers Congenital Amaurosis).

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chelsea talks about her experience traveling for work, working a guide dog, growing up in Nebraska (Go Big Red!), and being born with LCA (Lebers Congenital Amaurosis).<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1396</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dogguide,guidedogs,nebraska,theseeingeye,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Up Close: with Jessica - Guide Dogs</title><link>https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/podcast</link><description><![CDATA[This bonus episode asks our previous guest, Jessica, questions about guide dogs from our listeners in Kazakstan.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52610869</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52610869/up_close_with_jessica_guide_dogs_1_26_23_1_56_pm.mp3" length="29105046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This bonus episode asks our previous guest, Jessica, questions about guide dogs from our listeners in Kazakstan.

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a list of our guests:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This bonus episode asks our previous guest, Jessica, questions about guide dogs from our listeners in Kazakstan.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gdb,guidedogs,lca</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Holiday Break 2022</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[We are taking a holiday break until the new year (2023). Please continue to email us if you have follow up questions for our guests or if you want to contact us. And thank you for listening.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52179424</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52179424/sovl_holiday_break.mp3" length="1428590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are taking a holiday break until the new year (2023). Please continue to email us if you have follow up questions for our guests or if you want to contact us. And thank you for listening....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are taking a holiday break until the new year (2023). Please continue to email us if you have follow up questions for our guests or if you want to contact us. And thank you for listening.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>90</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Arthuree - A Long Short Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/arthuree-a-long-short-story--51873320</link><description><![CDATA[Arthuree shares her experience growing up in Harlem in the 1940s, going to a "Sight Conservation Class", being a nurse married to a doctor, and living as a black woman in a hot zone for civil rights during the 60s and 70s. She also shares her love of art, music, and International travel.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51873320</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51873320/arthuree_a_long_short_story_11_17_22_7_39_pm.mp3" length="49226851" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Arthuree shares her experience growing up in Harlem in the 1940s, going to a "Sight Conservation Class", being a nurse married to a doctor, and living as a black woman in a hot zone for civil rights during the 60s and 70s. She also shares her love of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arthuree shares her experience growing up in Harlem in the 1940s, going to a "Sight Conservation Class", being a nurse married to a doctor, and living as a black woman in a hot zone for civil rights during the 60s and 70s. She also shares her love of art, music, and International travel.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3077</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>civilrights,dc,ladybird,lbj,mlk,nursing,pianolessons,seniorliving,sightconservation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69dc732ef2f97bbc216e6236c74aeb1f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jenny - Build Your Strength</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jenny-build-your-strength--51775667</link><description><![CDATA[Jenny shares her dreams and drive to achieve them. She talks about her journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, caring for her mother with Alzheimers, being an actress, and goal to write her memoir and become a public speaker.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51775667</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51775667/jenny_build_your_strength.mp3" length="30365187" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jenny shares her dreams and drive to achieve them. She talks about her journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, caring for her mother with Alzheimers, being an actress, and goal to write her memoir and become a public speaker....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jenny shares her dreams and drive to achieve them. She talks about her journey with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, caring for her mother with Alzheimers, being an actress, and goal to write her memoir and become a public speaker.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1898</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alzheimers,ifyouknowyouknow,jra,tonyrobbins</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09d3c2884803c27dfadae59cf8fe45a2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Julio - Tiempo and Tempo</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Julio shares his memories growing up in Puerto Rico and becoming a professional musician. He plays percussion instruments for a variety of latin and jazz bands.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julio.perez.94651" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook: Julio Perez</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker: Support this podcast</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51602586</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51602586/julio_tiempo_and_tempo_10_17_22_4_31_pm.mp3" length="25664815" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Julio shares his memories growing up in Puerto Rico and becoming a professional musician. He plays percussion instruments for a variety of latin and jazz bands.

https://www.facebook.com/julio.perez.94651...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julio shares his memories growing up in Puerto Rico and becoming a professional musician. He plays percussion instruments for a variety of latin and jazz bands.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/julio.perez.94651" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook: Julio Perez</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spreaker: Support this podcast</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1605</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bayarea,bobicespedes,handdrums,latinmusic,percussion,puertorico,realsampocket,realthingai,vissionlatina</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f70413c68561920e0c40213ed44a4288.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Major Joe - Never Give Up, Never Surrender</title><link>http://www.storiesofvisionloss.com</link><description><![CDATA[Major Joe Bogart, USA Ret., shares his experiences in the military including coping with PTSD, his love of the outdoors, and his partnership with his wife through life and sports.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51410331</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51410331/joe_never_give_up_never_surrender_9_28_22_10_20_am.mp3" length="33456422" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Major Joe Bogart, USA Ret., shares his experiences in the military including coping with PTSD, his love of the outdoors, and his partnership with his wife through life and sports.

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Major Joe Bogart, USA Ret., shares his experiences in the military including coping with PTSD, his love of the outdoors, and his partnership with his wife through life and sports.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2091</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>armytenmiler,boec,bru,bva,d&amp;d,hunting,ptsd,realsampocket,realthingai,running,skiing,va</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1cf7b7778c01940e2a26d63048bfd1b7.jpg"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lara - Visual Effects</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lara-visual-effects--51237451</link><description><![CDATA[Lara shares her story of experiencing a slow loss of vision while working for a visual effects studio and winning an Oscar. She expresses appreciation for Apple accessibility and for people who value their blind employees.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237451</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51237451/lara_visual_effects_9_12_22_8_32_pm.mp3" length="32457902" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lara shares her story of experiencing a slow loss of vision while working for a visual effects studio and winning an Oscar. She expresses appreciation for Apple accessibility and for people who value their blind employees....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lara shares her story of experiencing a slow loss of vision while working for a visual effects studio and winning an Oscar. She expresses appreciation for Apple accessibility and for people who value their blind employees.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2029</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amd,appleaccessibility,freecaneprogram,homedepot,lifeofpi,macular degeneration,nfb,oscars,stargardts,upwork</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d4155bc9db353b820f8209386ee0788c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Up Close: with Jermaine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-close-with-jermaine--51246010</link><description><![CDATA[Our first follow up episode, thanks to listener questions. Jermaine Myers answers listener questions and shares more of his story.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51246010</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51246010/up_close_with_jermaine_9_11_22_4_27_pm.mp3" length="22528448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our first follow up episode, thanks to listener questions. Jermaine Myers answers listener questions and shares more of his story.

https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our first follow up episode, thanks to listener questions. Jermaine Myers answers listener questions and shares more of his story.<br /><br />https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1408</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>j'my</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Juergen - Journey from Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/juergen-journey-from-germany--51134199</link><description><![CDATA[Juergen shares his passion for football (aka soccer), travel, and helping others through his work.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51134199</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51134199/juergen_journey_from_germany_9_3_22_5_25_pm.mp3" length="23279944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Juergen shares his passion for football (aka soccer), travel, and helping others through his work.

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a list of our guests: https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Juergen shares his passion for football (aka soccer), travel, and helping others through his work.<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1455</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enchantedhillscamp,kubus,lighthousesanfrancisco,malaria,worldcup,zoomtext</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jermaine - Decisions in Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jermaine-decisions-in-life--50954526</link><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Myers shares his experiences growing up in Louisiana, becoming an entrepreneur, creating music, deejaying, and surviving Hurricane Katrina after losing his vision traumatically at a young age.<br /><br /><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/song/lets-talk/1512590778" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Music: J'My - Let's Talk</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50954526</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50954526/jermaine_decisions_in_life_8_17_22_11_48_pm.mp3" length="31848943" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jermaine Myers shares his experiences growing up in Louisiana, becoming an entrepreneur, creating music, deejaying, and surviving Hurricane Katrina after losing his vision traumatically at a young age....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jermaine Myers shares his experiences growing up in Louisiana, becoming an entrepreneur, creating music, deejaying, and surviving Hurricane Katrina after losing his vision traumatically at a young age.<br /><br /><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/song/lets-talk/1512590778" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Music: J'My - Let's Talk</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1991</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>djamazing,fatherhood.org,j'my,katrina,lcb,lsvi</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Doris - Living Life Fully</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doris-living-life-fully--50893045</link><description><![CDATA[Doris Winn Polak shares her experience as an active 82 year old woman with Macular Degeneration. She enjoys traveling, cooking, being social, the symphony, the ballet, classical music, and enjoying every day of her life.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Fully-Macular-Degeneration/dp/1663211493/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JJHAFBI8LCL0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z6cTCpKOnkeNDheJS5Dn6w.epYOmVb6t7QZwLD3k5KiObNxaDNB1wboe1uPDgjEmGI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=living+life+fully+with+macular+degeneration+doris&amp;qid=1738558956&amp;sprefix=living+life+fully+with+macular+degeneration+dori%2Caps%2C137&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Living Life Fully with Macular Degeneration by Doris</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893045</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50893045/doris_living_life_fully.mp3" length="30348865" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doris Winn Polak shares her experience as an active 82 year old woman with Macular Degeneration. She enjoys traveling, cooking, being social, the symphony, the ballet, classical music, and enjoying every day of her life....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doris Winn Polak shares her experience as an active 82 year old woman with Macular Degeneration. She enjoys traveling, cooking, being social, the symphony, the ballet, classical music, and enjoying every day of her life.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Fully-Macular-Degeneration/dp/1663211493/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JJHAFBI8LCL0&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.z6cTCpKOnkeNDheJS5Dn6w.epYOmVb6t7QZwLD3k5KiObNxaDNB1wboe1uPDgjEmGI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=living+life+fully+with+macular+degeneration+doris&amp;qid=1738558956&amp;sprefix=living+life+fully+with+macular+degeneration+dori%2Caps%2C137&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: Living Life Fully with Macular Degeneration by Doris</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1897</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>55+community,accessibility,agingwell,alexa,amd,apple,appleaccessibility,cbs,charlesbonnetsyndrome,esmesumbrella,livinglifefully,lowvision,maculardegeneration,siri,vegf</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/06b29a5bcdb58cac90332a4e5ece2368.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bobby - Standing Outside the Fire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-standing-outside-the-fire--50893044</link><description><![CDATA[Bobby Lakey is an assistive technology specialist who believes that taking reasonable risks is an important part of living fully. He shares his love of boating, fishing, darts, beep baseball, and experiences with his grandfather and father after losing his vision at the age of 7 from a firearms accident. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893044</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:15:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50893044/bobby_standing_outside_the_fire_8_13_22_1_49_pm.mp3" length="21291298" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bobby Lakey is an assistive technology specialist who believes that taking reasonable risks is an important part of living fully. He shares his love of boating, fishing, darts, beep baseball, and experiences with his grandfather and father after...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bobby Lakey is an assistive technology specialist who believes that taking reasonable risks is an important part of living fully. He shares his love of boating, fishing, darts, beep baseball, and experiences with his grandfather and father after losing his vision at the age of 7 from a firearms accident. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1331</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assistivetechnology,at,christalvision,talkingbookprogram,tbp,theseeingeye</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/149ab86124fa5d0d38929cfe5144ee5d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jessica - Find Yourself, Don't Fight Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jessica-find-yourself-don-t-fight-yourself--50893039</link><description><![CDATA[Jessica Glasebrook shares her passion for yoga (including My Vinyasa Practice), reading, hiking with her guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind, space exploration (including NASA's perseverance rover on Mars), and her encouragement for her blind colleagues to bolster their confidence. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:15:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50893039/jessica_find_yourself_don_t_fight_yourself_8_21_22_11_08_pm.mp3" length="32838270" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jessica Glasebrook shares her passion for yoga (including My Vinyasa Practice), reading, hiking with her guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind, space exploration (including NASA's perseverance rover on Mars), and her encouragement for her blind...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jessica Glasebrook shares her passion for yoga (including My Vinyasa Practice), reading, hiking with her guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind, space exploration (including NASA's perseverance rover on Mars), and her encouragement for her blind colleagues to bolster their confidence. <br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2053</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acb,austinparksrec,gdb,guidedogs,lca,lebers,microsoft,mvp,myvinyasapractice,nasa,nfb,recreationtherapy,soundscape,sovlpodcast,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/acfc376239028ade1286271726397007.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lance - Land and Sea</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lance-land-and-sea--50893037</link><description><![CDATA[Lance Varnell shares his experience of being a landscape photographer published in Texas Parks and Wildlife, becoming a mariner, and his sudden transition to being blind in his 40s due to a genetic eye condition called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. He shares his love of hiking and relearning Orientation &amp; Mobility (including a conversation with Trevor Thomas), learning Braille through the Hadley Institute, and his interest in working with the Nature Conservancy.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/254-Photographers-Journey-through-County/dp/0764361635/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HBXA2NOSZFTG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tIU_SLpVNWWCr_RJY40ccpNoeQy79TRUPzEuWandAvv8sYPEZbSPkH__f3z1dI7JAG-6MmlzVLqTHRxYbdnk3GXH85_-hblJSn4zH_JGquw.jAdB5Nac_SPLWTqFCiTxX7_ow2PuHYOVlFAHvhS93uI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=lance+varnell&amp;qid=1738558866&amp;sprefix=lance+varnell%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: 254 - A Photographers Journey Through Every Texas County</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:15:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50893037/lance_land_and_sea_8_13_22_1_42_pm.mp3" length="30365179" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lance Varnell shares his experience of being a landscape photographer published in Texas Parks and Wildlife, becoming a mariner, and his sudden transition to being blind in his 40s due to a genetic eye condition called Leber's Hereditary Optic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lance Varnell shares his experience of being a landscape photographer published in Texas Parks and Wildlife, becoming a mariner, and his sudden transition to being blind in his 40s due to a genetic eye condition called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. He shares his love of hiking and relearning Orientation &amp; Mobility (including a conversation with Trevor Thomas), learning Braille through the Hadley Institute, and his interest in working with the Nature Conservancy.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/254-Photographers-Journey-through-County/dp/0764361635/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HBXA2NOSZFTG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tIU_SLpVNWWCr_RJY40ccpNoeQy79TRUPzEuWandAvv8sYPEZbSPkH__f3z1dI7JAG-6MmlzVLqTHRxYbdnk3GXH85_-hblJSn4zH_JGquw.jAdB5Nac_SPLWTqFCiTxX7_ow2PuHYOVlFAHvhS93uI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=lance+varnell&amp;qid=1738558866&amp;sprefix=lance+varnell%2Caps%2C167&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon: 254 - A Photographers Journey Through Every Texas County</a><br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1898</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>254project,hadleyinstitute,hiking,lebers,lhon,natureconservancy,photography,rachelcarson,rei,silentspring,tpwd,trevorthomas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48f366072617baf962dabc251ac49469.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introduction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction--50658995</link><description><![CDATA[Introducing Stories of Vision Loss<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50658995</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:14:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50658995/sovl_introduction_episode.mp3" length="3806375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charlotte</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Introducing Stories of Vision Loss

Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com

Check out a list of our guests: https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Introducing Stories of Vision Loss<br /><br />Stay connected and share your story: storiesofvisionloss@gmail.com<br /><br />Check out a list of our guests: <a href="https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.storiesofvisionloss.com/guests</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-vision-loss--5626029/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join Supporter's Club - $5/month</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesofVisionLoss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Record an Audio Message!</a><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acb,blind,cane,degeneration,documentary,dog,gdb,guide,low,macular,nfb,o&amp;m,optometrist,rp,sight,stories,story,tsbvi,vi,vision</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f0bd4853fdbafaa1e66c5456693c5e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
