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"Navigating Life with Vision Loss" is an Aftersight original podcast. In this seasonal format podcast, we answer your questions on a variety of topics surrounding vision loss. Need to know what to do in standing up for yourself? Wondering how to find a counselor or therapist? Do you need to know how to fill out patient forms in a crowded doctor's office? This show is for you. We're giving a voice to the challenges faced by people with blindness or vision loss. We're here as a resource for you, your family, and your friends. This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.2022 Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Economía Educación Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Higiene y Vida Saludable Relaciones Éxito Personal
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  • S213: Safe to Be You: Parenting, Caregiving, and Blindness with Bethany Joy Boring

    S213: Safe to Be You: Parenting, Caregiving, and Blindness with Bethany Joy Boring
    Nov 25 2025
    1) Episode Summary
    Host Kim Wardlow continues the Navigating Life with Vision Loss safety series by exploring what “safety” really means in parenting and caregiving—far beyond outlet covers and baby gates. Guest Bethany Joy Boring, a blind single mom, speaker, author, and mental health coach, shares candid stories about raising three boys while navigating progressive vision loss and hearing loss.
    Together, Kim and Bethany unpack the balance between protecting kids and letting them grow, how blindness can actually deepen trust and connection within a family, and the emotional side of handing over the car keys—whether you’re a parent losing vision or an older adult facing new limitations.
    Bethany offers practical ideas for building emotional safety at home (“Do I see you? Do I hear you?”), communicating limits without shame, using technology (yes, including AI and AirTags) as a safety tool, and handling “safety oops” moments—like mistaking the cat’s paw for a ping-pong ball or the microwave crash that became a family legend.
    The conversation then shifts to caring for older adults who are losing vision, including radical acceptance, grief, and how to avoid turning safety into control. Bethany emphasizes creating a truly safe space for hard conversations, so both caregiver and loved one feel heard, valued, and part of the decisions being made.
    She closes with a powerful reminder: surviving is good, but thriving is different. Thriving is about what God is doing in and through your life so that others look at you and wonder, “What do they have that I don’t?” Kim wraps up with gratitude for listeners, a reminder about Colorado Gives Day, and a preview of next week’s episode on building your safety network.

    2) Contact Info
    Guest – Bethany Joy Boring
    • Website: https://stepoutandthrive.com
    • Link hub: https://bethanybjoy.com
    Aftersight / Navigating Life with Vision Loss
    • Website: https://aftersight.org
    • Be a guest or share feedback: jonathan@aftersight.org
    • Phone: (720) 712-8856
    Producer Contact
    Jonathan Price
    Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
    Email: jonathan@aftersight.org
    Phone: (720) 712-8856

    3) Show Credits
    Show: Navigating Life with Vision Loss — an Aftersight Original Podcast
    Episode: Parenting, Caregiving, and Safety
    Host: Kim Wardlow
    Guest: Bethany Joy Boring (speaker, mental health coach, author)
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    Production Support: The Aftersight Team
    Organization: Aftersight, a nonprofit serving the blind and low-vision community
    4) Chapter Markers
    00:00 – Welcome, safety series overview, Colorado Gives Day, and introducing Bethany Joy Boring
    02:22 – What “safety” really means: physical, emotional, logistical, and relational
    04:37 – Blind mom ping-pong story and the accidental cat-claw grab
    06:59 – “Did all three of them come from you?”: confronting judgment about blind parenting
    09:27 – Raising kids who see people, not labels: conference stories and normalizing disability
    11:50 – Blindness, single parenting, and modeling resilience through hard conversations
    14:15 – Keys, cars, and independence: teaching a teen to drive while losing vision
    16:40 – Being honest with kids about limits, code words, and joking about spiders
    19:02 – The escape artist cat, AirTags, and using tech creatively for safety
    21:27 – When partners or helpers “over-help”: advocating for independence with grace
    23:51 – Supporting older adults losing vision: radical acceptance and shared reality
    26:05 – You can’t change what you can’t name: making space for hard truths on both sides
    28:30 – Aging, expectations, and not wanting to be a burden: listening before “fixing”
    30:56 – Curiosity over assumptions: slowing down and creating a safe atmosphere for change
    33:16 – “You protect what you value”: what Bethany’s kids have taught her about safety and worth
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    44 m
  • S212: Um... You Forgot Your Passport: Traveling safely with Sue Slater

    S212: Um... You Forgot Your Passport: Traveling safely with Sue Slater
    Nov 18 2025
    Episode Summary
    This episode explores the essentials of safe and confident solo travel for individuals who are blind or living with low vision. Host Kim Wardlow welcomes back seasoned traveler and travel advisor Sue Slater, who brings more than 40 years of firsthand experience traveling independently around the world.
    Kim and Sue break down domestic and international travel safety, including airport navigation, researching safe neighborhoods, using rideshare responsibly, preparing for currency differences, avoiding scams and pickpockets, and keeping your passport, cards, and devices secure. Sue also highlights essential apps—including Aira, Be My Eyes, Google Translate, CityMapper, Ally, and XE Currency—and walks through realistic scenarios, from navigating New Orleans solo to handling unexpected passport emergencies abroad.
    Listeners will learn how to plan ahead, assess risks, stay connected with loved ones during travel, travel with a guide dog, and build confidence through preparation. Sue closes with actionable guidance: research everything, book ahead, use vetted companies, and travel on your own terms—because “the world is your oyster” when you’re prepared.

    Contact Info
    Guest – Sue Slater
    • Email: cruzaway2001@yahoo.com
    • Phone: 314-541-8400
    • Additional resource: Rising Star Kulach (inclusive travel organization; contact Sue for details)
    Aftersight (Feedback & Questions)
    • Email: feedback@aftersight.org
    • Phone: 720-712-8856
    Produced by Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight

    Show Credits
    Host: Kim Wardlow
    Guest: Sue Slater
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    An Aftersight Original Podcast

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 — Intro & episode overview
    01:20 — Meet Sue Slater
    03:10 — Domestic solo travel basics
    06:45 — Airport navigation & accessible tools
    09:05 — Researching hotels and neighborhood safety
    11:30 — Using Lyft/Uber safely when traveling alone
    13:30 — International travel: currency & language prep
    16:00 — Phone access, SIM cards & connectivity challenges
    18:45 — Booking tours and transportation in advance
    21:10 — Travel insurance essentials
    23:00 — Protecting passports, cards & preventing theft
    27:00 — Sue’s solo travel stories: New Orleans
    29:30 — Sue’s solo travel stories: Dubai
    31:20 — Emergencies abroad & contacting the embassy
    33:00 — Staying connected with loved ones
    35:00 — Traveling with a guide dog internationally
    37:00 — Best apps for blind and low-vision travelers
    40:15 — Final advice for new solo travelers
    42:20 — How to contact Sue & inclusive travel groups
    43:20 — Outro & listener questions
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    44 m
  • S211: Love, Trust, and Turkey: Relationship Safety Without the Side-Dish Drama

    S211: Love, Trust, and Turkey: Relationship Safety Without the Side-Dish Drama
    Nov 11 2025
    Episode Summary
    In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow continues the Safety Series by exploring how emotional, physical, and spiritual safety impact relationships. Joined by Bill Lundgren, host of Blindsight and longtime mental health advocate, the discussion dives deep into what it means to make wise relationship choices—from family and workplace connections to romantic and community relationships.

    Listeners will learn how to:
    Identify the difference between safe and unsafe relationships.
    Recognize subtle signs of emotional or spiritual harm.
    Build boundaries rooted in self-respect and self-love.
    Cultivate supportive mentors and healthy allies.
    Balance independence with interdependence in romantic and social contexts.
    Bill also leads a reflective exercise on embracing yourself and trusting your instincts, reminding listeners that self-love is the first form of safety. The episode closes with encouragement to build a “circle of light”—a community of people who see, support, and respect you for who you are.

    Contact Info
    For questions or comments, email: feedback@aftersight.org
    Phone: (720) 712-8856
    Website: www.aftersight.org
    Producer:
    Jonathan Price — Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
    jonathan@aftersight.org
    Show Credits
    Host: Kim Wardlow
    Guest: Bill Lundgren
    Producer: Jonathan Price
    Navigating Life with Vision Loss is an Aftersight Original Podcast, created to inform, empower, and connect the blind and low vision community.

    Chapter Markers
    00:00 — Welcome and Series Recap
    02:17 — Defining Safety in Relationships
    05:27 — The Importance of Self-Love
    07:13 — Trusting Instincts and Inner Wisdom
    08:23 — Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Safety
    12:50 — Family and Sibling Dynamics
    17:14 — Finding Safe Support Beyond Family
    19:32 — Safety and Mentorship in the Workplace
    26:15 — Building Trust and Setting Boundaries
    28:34 — Safety in Romantic Relationships
    33:47 — Maintaining Independence and Balance
    36:08 — Respect and Equality in Relationships
    40:40 — Family Rules and Couples Communication
    43:34 — Healthy Communication and Growth
    48:16 — Closing Thoughts and Colorado Gives Day Message
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    49 m
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First of all, the host is so genuine. She really knows her subjects. The topics are life-saving for people who have lost their vision or are losing their vision. I strongly recommend this podcast for those who need to navigate to world after vision loss.

Very informative-- a life changer

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