ONE EYE on the HORIZON

Charlie Flounders
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

A podcast for anyone living with sight loss in one eye, and the challenges, changes, and surprises that come with it. This is a space for those still facing the fire — and those learning to step into the light. Each episode shares unfiltered, real stories from people who have walked this path, exploring how they’ve navigated life, discovered strength, and found possibility after partial sight loss. Raw, heartfelt, and uplifting, *One Eye on the Horizon* is a place to listen, reflect, and remember that even with one eye, life can be vivid, meaningful, and full of hope.

Episodes

  1. Ep 5. Loosing an eye at sea whilst working on a fishing trawler - Michael's Story

    JAN 31

    Ep 5. Loosing an eye at sea whilst working on a fishing trawler - Michael's Story

    SummaryJoin us in this episode of "One Eye on the Horizon" as we delve into the inspiring story of Michael, a resilient fisherman from Scotland. After a traumatic accident at sea left him with sight loss in one eye, Michael shares his journey of recovery and adaptation. Through candid reflections, he discusses the emotional and physical challenges he faced, the importance of community support, and how he found new purpose in life. Michael's humor and determination shine through, offering hope and encouragement to anyone navigating similar adversities. Key Takeaways"The accident was a turning point, but it didn't define me.""Community support was crucial in my recovery journey.""Finding a new purpose helped me regain my strength and focus.""Humor lightened the load during the toughest times.""Adapting to life with one eye taught me resilience."Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to One Eye on the Horizon00:01:34 - Introduction to Michael's Story00:02:21 - Michael's Background and Life Before the Accident00:04:34 - The Traumatic Accident at Sea00:09:53 - Medical Response and Recovery00:14:29 - Emotional and Physical Challenges Post-Accident00:19:09 - Finding Purpose and Coping Mechanisms00:28:42 - Relearning and Adapting to Life with One Eye00:45:22 - Returning to the Boat and Overcoming Fears00:49:28 - The Importance of Community Support00:59:15 - Advice for Others Facing Similar Challenges01:05:05 - Conclusion and ReflectionsLinks Connect with Michael: https://www.instagram.com/mbrucebruce Connect with Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlieflounders https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlie-flounders If you enjoyed this episode please follow along, or read more about the show here: https://www.charlieflounders.com/podcast-1eoth/ And lastly, your help in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated and so valuable to those newer to the journey of sight loss than us. If you know someone this story would help, please forward it to them. I would also like to see posters advertising the podcast in every eye unit in every hospital in the country. Collectively, I know we can make a huge difference, so please do get in touch if you have any ideas on how we can spread this message far and wide.  Let’s sprinkle these stories around like fairy dust and hope that if enough dust falls, they will hit the ears of exactly the people that need to hear them! Keywordssight loss, resilience, community support, traumatic accident, recovery journey, finding purpose, emotional adaptation, humor, one eye, sight loss, fishing accident monocular

    1h 7m
  2. Ep 4. Becoming an Athlete for Your Country Despite a Lifelong Sight Loss Journey - Hattie's Story

    JAN 5

    Ep 4. Becoming an Athlete for Your Country Despite a Lifelong Sight Loss Journey - Hattie's Story

    Episode SummaryIn this episode of "One Eye on the Horizon," host Charlie Flounders interviews Hattie, known as the Monocular Doctor, who shares her journey of living with visual impairment and her experiences in adaptive sports. Hattie discusses her childhood, the decision to remove her eye, and her involvement in adaptive cheerleading and powerlifting. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, community, and pursuing one's passions despite challenges. TakeawaysHattie shares her journey of living with visual impairment from childhood.The decision to remove her eye was driven by pain and the desire to pursue sports.Adaptive sports provide a supportive community for those with disabilities.Hattie emphasizes the importance of resilience and pursuing passions.The conversation highlights the mental health benefits of physical activity.Hattie discusses the challenges and adaptations in sports with visual impairment.The episode explores the emotional journey of losing an eye and finding strength.Hattie shares insights on managing anxiety and maintaining a positive outlook.The importance of community and support in overcoming personal challenges.Hattie encourages others to pursue their goals despite physical limitations.ChaptersIntroduction and Hattie's Background: Starts at 0:00Childhood and Early Challenges: Starts at 2:51Decision to Remove the Eye: Starts at 9:29Involvement in Adaptive Sports: Starts at 21:53Mental Health and Resilience: Starts at 41:46Community and Support: Starts at 53:54Conclusion and Final Thoughts: Starts at 1:01:30 Links Connect with Hattie: https://www.instagram.com/monoculardoctor/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/monoculardoctor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@monoculardoctor Connect with Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlieflounders/?hl=en https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlie-flounders If you enjoyed this episode please follow along, or read more about the show here: https://www.charlieflounders.com/podcast-1eoth/ And lastly, your help in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated and so valuable to those newer to the journey of sight loss than us. If you know someone this story would help, please forward it to them. I would also like to see posters advertising the podcast in every eye unit in every hospital in the country. Collectively, I know we can make a huge difference, so please do get in touch if you have any ideas on how we can spread this message far and wide.  Let’s sprinkle these stories around like fairy dust and hope that if enough dust falls, they will hit the ears of exactly the people that need to hear them!

    1h 10m
  3. Ep 3. Corneal Transplants, Keratoconus and Sight Loss in One Eye - Tom's Long Journey

    11/24/2025

    Ep 3. Corneal Transplants, Keratoconus and Sight Loss in One Eye - Tom's Long Journey

    In this episode of 'One Eye on the Horizon,' Tom shares his personal journey through a long battle with a corneal disease called keratoconus, corneal transplants, various complications along the way, and the ultimate loss of vision on in one of his eyes. We discuss the challenges and insights gained from his experiences. He emphasises the importance of conducting personal research and advocating for yourself with doctors, while also highlighting the emotional and financial aspects of dealing with partial sight loss. And he tells us all about who Disco Pirate is and how he has helped with the healing journey. I personally loved the way he had such a logical, scientific approach to explaining and understanding everything that he had going on. And I felt inspired by his positive outlook on accepting his new "norm" Chapters 00:02:35 Tom's Introduction to Keratoconus00:03:28 Understanding the Corneal Disease00:08:10 Corneal Transplant Experience00:10:11 Acanthamoeba Keratitis Complications00:15:26 Financial and Emotional Challenges00:16:59 Proactive Healthcare and Research If you enjoyed this episode please follow along, or read more about the show here: https://www.charlieflounders.com/podcast-1eoth/ And lastly, your help in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated by me, and so very valuable to those newer to the journey of sight loss than us. If you know someone this story would help, please forward it to them. I would also like to see posters advertising the podcast in every eye unit in every hospital in the country.  I have posters ready to go, if you can take one to your local unit and ask that they put it up, please let me know. I’d be happy to post one to you. Or perhaps you’re a healthcare professional working in hospitals and could introduce me to the right contacts to send them to?  Collectively, I know we can make a huge difference, so please do get in touch if you have any ideas on how we can spread this message far and wide.  Let’s sprinkle these stories around like fairy dust and hope that if enough dust falls, they will hit the ears of exactly the people that need to hear them!

    59 min
  4. Ep 2. Loosing an Eye in an IRA London Bomb Attack at the Age of 22 - Jennie's story

    10/23/2025

    Ep 2. Loosing an Eye in an IRA London Bomb Attack at the Age of 22 - Jennie's story

    In this episode of 'One Eye on the Horizon,' Jennie shares her harrowing experience of losing an eye in an IRA bomb attack in the nineties, in London. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including PTSD and the journey to acceptance and healing. Jennie's story is one of resilience, highlighting the importance of patience, self-kindness, and the support of others in overcoming trauma. Key TakeawaysJennie's journey to acceptance was long and difficult. And she's clearly done a lot of work processing and allowing all of the feelings it brought.Support from others was crucial in her healing.Jennie emphasises the need for patience and self-kindness.Jennie's experience taught her gratitude and empathy.She is a shining light showing us all that there is life and adventure post sight loss.Jennie mentioned a face book group for one eye'd people. Here is the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4580656327If you enjoyed this episode please follow along, or read more about the show here: https://www.charlieflounders.com/podcast-1eoth/ And lastly, your help in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated by me, and so very valuable to those newer to the journey of sight loss than us. If you know someone this story would help, please forward it to them. I would also like to see posters advertising the podcast in every eye unit in every hospital in the country.  I have posters ready to go, if you can take one to your local unit and ask that they put it up, please let me know. I’d be happy to post one to you. Or perhaps you’re a healthcare professional working in hospitals and could introduce me to the right contacts to send them to?  Collectively, I know we can make a huge difference, so please do get in touch if you have any ideas on how we can spread this message far and wide.  Let’s sprinkle these stories around like fairy dust and hope that if enough dust falls, they will hit the ears of exactly the people that need to hear them!

    39 min
  5. Ep1. Corneal Surgery Complications and Glaucoma - Carol's Story

    10/13/2025

    Ep1. Corneal Surgery Complications and Glaucoma - Carol's Story

    Meet Carol. A lovely retired teacher in her sixties. She lost sight in her right eye due to a combination of hereditary Corneal Dystrophy, surgery complications and Glaucoma. We talk about her beautiful eye patch and why she wears it, re-learning how to be in the world, getting used to seeing a new you in the mirror, and reframing fears for the future. A truly inspiring listen. Here are some useful links that we discussed: The lady who makes her eye patches: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DaniellesLeather The facebook community I referenced: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4580656327 If you enjoyed this episode please follow along, or read more about the show here: https://www.charlieflounders.com/podcast-1eoth/ And lastly, your help in spreading the word would be hugely appreciated by me, and so very valuable to those newer to the journey of sight loss than us. I would like to see posters advertising the podcast in every eye unit in every hospital in the country.  I have posters ready to go, if you can take one to your local unit and ask that they put it up, please let me know. I’d be happy to post one to you. Or perhaps you’re a healthcare professional working in hospitals and could introduce me to the right contacts to send them to?  Collectively, I know we can make a huge difference, so please do get in touch if you have any ideas on how we can spread this message far and wide.  Let’s sprinkle these stories around like fairy dust and hope that if enough dust falls, they will hit the ears of exactly the people that need to hear them!

    52 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

A podcast for anyone living with sight loss in one eye, and the challenges, changes, and surprises that come with it. This is a space for those still facing the fire — and those learning to step into the light. Each episode shares unfiltered, real stories from people who have walked this path, exploring how they’ve navigated life, discovered strength, and found possibility after partial sight loss. Raw, heartfelt, and uplifting, *One Eye on the Horizon* is a place to listen, reflect, and remember that even with one eye, life can be vivid, meaningful, and full of hope.

Information

  • Creator
    Charlie Flounders
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Charlie Flounders
  • Show Website
    ONE EYE on the HORIZON