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Crack the code of how to eat your way out of the darkness! Colleen follows her Episode 26 – Alternative Treatments for Depression Part 1: Let’s Get Physical with Supplementary and Dietary things you can do to combat the disability of mental illness. Her research can simplify some of the things you hear about what to put in your body.

Note: Colleen is not a doctor or dietician, but she does want to inspire you to take care of yourself! Consult you doctor before adding supplements to your diet.

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Colleen is back to inspire!  This is the follow up podcast to Episode 24 – Depression, Speak out.  In this podcast Colleen touches on physical methods of combating depression and other disabilities.  This is the first in a series that will be posted on ideas and alternative treatments for depression.  Let us know what you think, and get ready for a whole new blindinspirationcast!

Note: Although Colleen has personal experience and does research, she is not a medical doctor. Please consult you doctor if you have concerns about any suggestions in this podcast. If you are considering suicide, please contact a hotline such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Andrew Solomon’s Articles: http://andrewsolomon.com/article-category/depression-suicide/

In this podcast Colleen recites a portion of an Alan Watts’ lecture on the concept of life as a dream, a piece that has inspired her to see the world differently. She hopes it will help you think about things in a different way as well.

In this talk, Colleen divulges her knowledge and personal experience with depression. Not only associated with losing one’s eyesight, depression affects a large amount of the population. Do you think you understand exactly what depression is? Please listen in and discover some resources about depression and illnesses that perhaps you never even considered.

Legally blind hostess Colleen gives a stand-up rendition of her personal top twenty reasons why the visually impaired community is secretly awesome.  Have you ever walked by a blind person and thought, “I could never live….how do they exist?”  It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible.  Laugh along with us and comment!

Did Colleen miss anything?  What did you not know about?

Cheryl and Colleen round out their October trip and discuss their specific experiences in venues around London and Wales. It was a wonderful whirlwind trip based in the Cambridge area, and is a must listen if you are going abroad to any sites discussed! Check out Part I and Part II,

Tell us about the most accessible and inaccessible museums and attractions: [email protected]

Cheryl and Colleen come back to their UK adventures from UK Travel Part 1 to reveal more about traveling in the United Kingdom specifically, including some money-saving tips. Transportation, taxes, and accessibility are all discussed. And…drumroll…there is a PART 3! Check it out soon, we’ve split things up for easy listening. Tune in for more about the Dr. Who Experience, Harry Potter, palaces, museums, and parks in the greater London and Cardiff areas!

Have you traveled to any particularly accessible places?

Being visually impaired in a new place can be difficult, but it can be done. USA residents Colleen and Cheryl recently returned from a trip to the United Kingdom! They share some of their experiences with travel, both good and bad, and provide tips and tricks for people researching their next adventure (sighted or not). Accompany them on a two-part series to test your English vocabulary, learn how best to go about treating a visually impaired person on-the-go, and raise your awareness before going abroad! It’s a fun way to think about your next vacation, and the apps, suggestions, and money-saving tips are worth a listen!

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Do you have any traveling stories? Or want to hear more?

Inclusion in the Arts recently created an Achievement in Diversity Award, which they presented to actor James Earl Jones in July 2013. Colleen explains the non-profit organization and gives her thoughts on the award and the actor.

Do you have any thoughts on Inclusion in the Arts? Who should get this award next year?

Inclusion in the Arts: Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube