Insights & Sound Bites

Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)
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Insights & Sound Bites

Listen in as people facing vision loss share their insights about what has helped them cope and adjust. To listen to this show on the telephone, call (847) 558-1317. To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights & Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    "I get out there and I still do what I can"

    Terry's doctor told him, "There's nothing more we can do. You'll never drive again," and he was distraught. Then he recalled his military days as a Marine and sailor, and that got him through.

  2. NOV 14

    "It's psychological, physical, mental, and spiritual"

    When Emma lost her sight in just a few months, she struggled to cope. She felt alone, her insecurities grew, and self-esteem plummeted. With time, she came to a new understanding and that helped her tremendously.

  3. OCT 31

    "You don't have to see it to feel it"

    Dave calls his experience with vision loss a slow torture. In the face of this, however, he has found a sense of inspiration in explorers, history, and an activity you wouldn't typically connect with vision loss, sightseeing.

  4. OCT 17

    "They're very comforting"

    When Albert's vision decreased to the point that he could no longer read print anymore, he found it stressful.  But he's found a new source of comfort that helps him quite a bit.

  5. OCT 3

    "It's a part of me now"

    Jayne can feel isolated living with her eye disease, spending much of her days forcing herself to focus on things that have become blurry. The stress can be overwhelming, causing her to shut down. But there's one area of life that now brings her more joy than ever before.

  6. SEP 19

    "It gave me hope that I could do this"

    When Jeffry lost his sight, he felt a loss of control, a loss of dignity. Then, he began his long road to empowerment, one small goal at a time.

  7. SEP 5

    "My emotions were everywhere"

    Marilyn went through bouts of anxiety and depression with her vision loss and still grieves the loss several years into her journey. She also decided to do something for herself which has helped tremendously.

  8. AUG 22

    "I have my bad days and my better days"

    Learning to live with vision loss wasn't always easy for Pam. But with time, her bad days are fewer.

  9. AUG 8

    "I found some direction"

    Jennifer didn't know what to do or who to go to for help as her vision was fading. Then, by chance, she found some help. She found some direction. The book referenced in this episode is "Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight"

  10. JUL 25

    "My phantom vision"

    When Carmel heard a Hadley podcast, it helped her understand what had been happening to her along with her vision loss—something she had nicknamed her "phantom vision." Carmel mentions an episode of our sister podcast, Hadley Presents.  Here's a link to that episode on Vision Loss and Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

  11. JUL 11

    "I love to cook and I'm not stopping"

    It was tough for Linda to give up driving and she was heartbroken when reading became difficult. She felt her world was shrinking. But then she asked for help.

  12. JUN 27

    "I'm not alone"

    Ashia felt all alone in her vision loss. No one around her knew what she was going through. Then she found something that gave her hope.

  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Listen in as people facing vision loss share their insights about what has helped them cope and adjust. To listen to this show on the telephone, call (847) 558-1317. To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights & Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hadley 2022
  • Show Website
    Insights & Sound Bites

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