Today, we decided to talk about all the surprising upsides of being blind! It seems like most sighted people are terrified of going blind, and we get it: losing a sense you rely on can be scary. But what something many people probably don't consider are all the perks it comes with. So today, we wanted to shed some light on the good parts of being blind. 

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Being a parent can be challenging, but being a parent of a child with a disability can be even more intimidating. Oftentimes, parents don't know other people with disabilities and can't imagine how their child is going to be able to live a full life. In this episode, we go through some of our best advice to help parents give their child a supportive environment where they can thrive without being overprotective.

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One of the most common questions you get as a blind person is "How do you use your phone?" or "How do you use your computer?" In this week's episode, we go through how we have learned to use technology over the years, and also spend way too much time complimenting Apple. It's a deep dive into Assistive Technology!!

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In this episode we talk about our very different experiences being a blind girl at school  and accessibility struggles we faced as college students.

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Body image struggles are something many women experience. In this episode we talk about our experiences with body image as blind women.

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As a follow up to our dating episode, today we talk all about what it's like to date a blind person. We've discussed dating from our own perspective, so today, we decided to switch it up. 

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Today, we have a conversation all about cooking and baking when you're blind. Kate joins us again on this episode to share all her baking secrets, and her recipe for one of our favorite treats of hers: Congo Bars (a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie). If you've ever struggled with knowing how to tell if a quiche jiggles in the center, if your meat is done, or how to seperate the whites and yolks, this is the episode for you!

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Sometimes it can feel awkward for blind people to use their cane in public. In this episode, we discuss why these uncomfortable feelings can show up, as well as our experiences overcoming them.

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In celebration of Mother's Day, we talk to two blind mothers all about the challenges and joys of motherhood. This is our first ever episode with guests, which was so incredibly fun, and we both learned a lot! From squeak shoes to navigating the playground, we get some insights into what it's like to navigating raising a child without vision. 

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"You're so inspiring." "I could never do what you do." If you're a person with a disability, you've probably heard this a lot. And although it's meant to be a compliment, it doesn't really feel good. However, it's true that having a disability can actually make things harder sometimes. Today, we discuss the nuances of navigating self compassion as a person with a disability.

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