If you are a person who's life has been directly affected by physical sight loss, then this is the podcast for you! Whether you are the VIP (Visually Impaired Person) or a Sighted Supporter, LASLR is the place to find encouragement and information on discovering life after sight loss. Join hosts Derek and April as they share their experiences and insights from the last 17+ years of living life with visual impairment. This is more than just how to be blind...it is discovering life!
Things You Don't Have to Do After Sight Loss | Episode #106
There are so many questions about what you should do after losing your sight. But, what about the things you don't have to do? In today's episode, we'll discuss a few of those things and why it's important to keep them in mind as you move forward.
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20 Apr 2023
Busting 5 Myths About Being Blind and Visually Impaired | Episode #105
There are many misconceptions out there about being a blind or visually impaired person. And, before losing my sight, I'm sure I believed a few of them. So, on today's episode, we're busting 5 myths about being blind or visually impaired!
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6 Apr 2023
Sharing Stories from Emotional Times in Our Lives | Episode #104
We talk about emotions a lot around here. So, today, we thought we'd discuss some personal stories from our own lives that reflect various emotions that we face on a regular basis.
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30 Mar 2023
Discussing the Little Things We Miss Because of Sight Loss | Episode #103
If you ask someone what they miss after losing their sight, many times they say something big like not being able to drive. But, there are a lot of little things that you miss as well. Today, we'll share a few of those things from both the sighted and visually impaired perspective.
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23 Mar 2023
5 Tips on Enjoying Those Big Family Meals | Episode #102
Easter is just around the corner which means many people will be gathering together for a big, family meal. But, after losing your sight, these can seem a lot more overwhelming. So, today, we've got some tips on how to make things go a little more smoothly so you can enjoy time with family!
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16 Mar 2023
Can You Be Too Dependent on Others? | Episode #101
Facing sight loss is hard for many reasons not least of which is the loss of independence. We all just want to be independent. But, is it possible to swing the other way and become too dependent on those around us? On today's episode, we'll try to help you answer that question and what to do about it.
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9 Mar 2023
Raising Sighted Kids as a Visually Impaired Parent | Episode #100
Alright folks...settle in for a longer one this week because...
IT'S EPISODE #100!
Plus, we've got two special guests to help us discuss the topic for today. Our son and daughter join us to answer some questions about what it has been like to have a VIP for a parent.
We also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who listens to the podcast. Doing 100 episodes means nothing if there aren't people out there listening. So thank you so much!
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2 Mar 2023
How Emotions Can Manifest After Losing Your Sight | Episode #99
This week we discuss how certain emotions can manifest themselves in your life after losing your sight. While we might think we know exactly why a person is acting a certain way, it's important to dig a little deeper and truly understand the why behind the behavior.
Emotions We Cover:
Fear - 1:30
Anger - 5:12
Sorrow - 8:56
Loneliness - 11:54
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23 Feb 2023
Responding to Your Questions and Comments | Episode #98
This week we take a few moments to respond to some of your comments and questions! We cover topics such as:
-Being a Blind Youtube Creator
-How I (Derek) Read Books
-Utilizing the Apple Ecosystem
-Having an Affect on Those Around You
-And More!
If you want us to respond to a question you have, feel free to email me or find me on Instagram!
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16 Feb 2023
Focusing on the Sighted Supporter's Journey | Episode #97
On the podcast we talk a lot about VIP specific things, such as adapting to environments, tools to use and so forth. But, there's another side that we don't always focus on. And, that is the sighted supporter.
This week, we take a few minutes to discuss the journey of the sighted supporter. We ask April some questions about her life as a sighted supporter and what it means to her. If you are a sighted supporter, this one's for you!
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