Feeling This Life

Feeling This Life

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Feeling This Life episodes

  • What self-care means to us with Ashley Reynolds and Brian Runyon

    Paige interviews Ashley Reynolds and Brian Runyon, both graduates of VIPS. Ashley and Brian share what self-care means to them and their favorite ways to care for themselves. Ashley shares encouraging words for families of young children with vision loss.  

    Paige, Jenny, and Cathy reflect on how technology skills learned in the classroom can help children with blindness and low vision access activities they like to do.  

    Ashley and Brian's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMarshmallows 

     

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    Jenny: ⁠[email protected]⁠  

    Paige: ⁠[email protected]⁠  

    Cathy: ⁠[email protected]⁠  

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    ⁠www.vips.org⁠ 

     






    37 min
  • Book Club - Thunderdog by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory

    This season the Feeling This Life team read the book Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson. Thunder Dog is a New York Times bestseller telling the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the triumph of trust. The book tells the story of Mr. Hingson’s life and how he and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped the Twin Towers on 9/11.

    In this episode Paige, Jenny and Dr. Cathy will share their thoughts on the book focusing on what stood out to them the most including how Mr. Hingson was raised and the courageous story he shares. Dr. Cathy discusses research and a brief history of visual impairments and how society and medical advancements have changed since the 1950’s.

    Thunder Dog can be purchased on Amazon using the link below or wherever books are sold. It is also available as an Audible Audiobook.

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thunder+dog&crid=3OONMJP3852D8&sprefix=thunder+dog%2Caps%2C137&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

     

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    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 


    Get in touch with us! 

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    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

     


     


    22 min
  • Look at What You Can Do with Amy Nichols

    Jenny interviews Amy Nichols, Amy is a teacher of the Visually Impaired at VIPS and

    has been in the field of education for over 30 years. Amy encourages families
    to concentrate on what their children can do and celebrate those milestones. She
    reminds us not to compare our child to others. Amy shares her own struggles as
    a parent and what helped her through the challenging times. Paige, Jenny and
    Cathy reflect on how encouraging Amy is and how important it is to focus on
    what we can do.

     

    Amy mentioned CVI Now Perkins School for the

    blind and recommends it as a resources for families you can learn more at https://www.perkins.org/cvi-now/ 
    https://www.perkins.org/cvi-now/ 

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    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook

    @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

     

     

    25 min
  • We all have different self-care needs with Ali Huckins

    Dr. Cathy interviews Ali Huckins a Developmental

    Psychology Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified
    Behavior Analyst.  Ali and Cathy talk
    about the importance of self-care in children and adults. Ali encourages
    listeners to find creative ways to incorporate self-care and celebrate what you
    achieve, reminding us that your self-care can look different than others. Dr.
    Cathy shares how she has changed her mind set to incorporate self-care. Cathy,
    Jenny and Paige reflect on how freeing it is to choose your own self-care.

     

    Please give us your feedback using

    this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw 

     

    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook

    @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

    41 min
  • Lola’s Story with Meredith Howell

    Jenny interviews Meredith Howell.

    Meredith is the Director of Development at VIPS and the mom of Lola, a former
    VIPS student. Meredith tells Lola’s story, sharing how far Lola has come and
    what her and her family have learned along the way. Paige, Cathy and Jenny
    reflect on the ways the Howell family has worked to set Lola up for success
    even when the unknown was scary.  Paige
    shares her memories of Lola as a toddler.

     

    Meredith

    discusses creating the NR2F1 Foundation with a group of other mothers. For more
    information on the NR2F1 Foundation visit their website: https://nr2f1.org/

     

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    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook

    @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

    42 min
  • Season 3 is here!

    Our focus for season 3 is self-care! Give yourself a little self-care by listening with us on the first Monday of the month starting September 5!


    This season's book club: Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust by Michael Hingson https://a.co/d/1Y6O7q1

    Please give us your feedback using
    this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw 
     
    Make a Donation to- 
    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 
    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 
     
    Get in touch with us! 
    Follow us on Facebook
    @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 
    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 
    www.anchorcenter.org 
    www.vips.org


    1 min
  • Season 2 Wrap Up - Get Ready for Season 3!

    Thank you so much for listening to season 2 of Feeling This Life! In season 3, we will be focusing on self-care and bringing you stories from families who have children with visual impairments and from adults who have visual impairments. We will explore their daily lives and hopes and dreams for the future.

    Please give us your feedback using this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw 

    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

     

     

     

     

    1 min
  • Why Do Children Need Evaluations?

    The team discusses why our little ones need evaluations, considering the benefits of understanding your child’s strengths and areas for growth and needed support. They talk about the difference between evaluations and assessments, and many types of each in terms of developmental skills and vision specific. Dr. Cathy, Jenny, and Paige also share what can be frustrating about evaluations and assessments. Jenny and Paige use a few minutes to vent about their frustrations and Cathy shares some encouraging words.  

     

     

    Please give us your feedback using this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw 

    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

    36 min
  • Fear Less, Do More with Wendy Fagan

    Jenny interviews Wendy Fagan, director of Envision Blind Sports. Wendy shares her expertise in helping children with blindness and visual impairment to actively participate in sports. Afterward, Jenny, Paige, and Dr. Cathy reflect about building a foundation for a young child to succeed in sports, games, and recreation as they grow and develop. Jenny explains how her daughter uses a “tapper” during swim meets. 

     

    Picture of Wendy Fagan: Wendy Pic.jpeg 

     

    Envision camp flyer: Envision Camp Flyer- 2023.pdf  

     

    What is camp? what is camp.pdf 

     

    https://www.envisionblindsports.org/ 

     

    Making Sports Accessible for Children and Teens Who Are Blind or Low Vision: 

    https://familyconnect.org/blog/familyconnect-a-parents-voice/making-sports-accessible-for-children-and-teens-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired/ 

     

     

     

     

    Please give us your feedback using this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw 

    Make a Donation to- 

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495 

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/ 

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife 

    Dr. Cathy: [email protected] 

    www.anchorcenter.org 

    www.vips.org 

     

    36 min
  • The Great IDEA Game Show with Megan Kuussalo and Sonnie Anderson

    Have you ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or lost when it comes to the ins and outs of your child’s transition to school? This installment of Feeling This Life is for you!  Through this silly episode, Megan and Sonnie, both moms to preschoolers with visual impairments, go head-to-head to answer as many questions as they can about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Kathy Mullen, director of education at VIPS and IDEA expert, shares everything a family needs to know to be empowered for the transition from early intervention to school based services.


    Resources discussed in today’s episode:

    Paige’s PowerPoint resource: Special Education Important Terms to Know & IDEA Statute.pptx

    Article: Your child’s rights: Important terms to know: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/your-childs-rights-important-terms-to-know

    Full IDEA statute: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/statuteregulations/


    Please give us your feedback using this survey link: https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw

    Make a Donation to-

    VIPS: https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495

    Anchor Center: https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/

    Get in touch with us!

    Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife

    www.anchorcenter.org

    www.vips.org

    45 min

About Feeling This Life

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This podcast dives deep into the triumphs, challenges, and strategies that are part of the lives of those who care for young children with blindness and visual impairment, building an audio community…