Life After Sight Loss Radio

By Derek Daniel

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What's Life After Sight Loss Radio about?

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!

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Life After Sight Loss Radio episodes:

06.12.2020
What We Wouldn't Have Known Before Experiencing Sight Loss - Episode #92
Someone told me recently that they were "tired of educating people about sight loss." While I totally understand and can agree with that sentiment, it made me think about the things I wouldn't have known about sight loss without being...
05.29.2020
Household Chores: Tips on Doing Them After Sight Loss | Episode 91
Let's face it: no one likes doing household chores. From laundry to taking out the trash, they just aren't all that fun. And, they can be even more difficult after losing your sight. So, on today's episode, we'll share our...
05.15.2020
What Life Has Been Like in Quarantine...I Mean Isolation | Episode #90
Whether you have experienced sight loss or not, you are most likely going through a weird time right now with all of this social distancing and isolation. In this episode, we thought we'd share what it's been like for us...
03.11.2020
A Little Bit of a Life Update for You - Episode 89
I've got a bit of a different episode for you today. It's been a few months since we released an episode, so I thought I'd come on here just to share what's been going on and talk about things. Unfortunately,...
11.19.2019
Common Struggles That You Might Face After Losing Your Sight - Episode 88
Experiencing sight loss can cause you to face many different struggles. Today on the podcast, will talk about some common struggles that visually impaired people go through and how that can affect both them and their sighted supporters. For full show...
11.12.2019
5 Lessons We've Learned Since Experiencing Sight Loss - Episode 87
Sight loss is usually identified by taking something away. However, in some cases, I think it has actually given us something. In today's episode, we're discussing five lessons that we have learned by experiencing sight loss. Enjoy! For full show notes,...
11.05.2019
Answering Your Questions About Sight Loss, Blind Moments and More - Episode 86
You've got questions… We've got answers! This week on the podcast, we are answering some random questions that you sent in. We're covering topics such as Apple products, advice for new visually impaired people, our favorite blind moments and more! For...
10.22.2019
Working on Your Relationship with Your Significant Other After Losing Your Sight - Episode 85
Sight loss can affect lots of things, especially our relationships. One such relationship that can take a huge hit is the one with your significant other. Whether it's your spouse, fiancé or you are just dating, there can be lots...
10.15.2019
Why & How to Stay Organized When Losing Your Sight - Episode 84
Sight loss can bring on a lot of things, including a sense of chaos and lack of control. One thing that i have found that can be really helpful is finding a way to be more organized in your life....
10.08.2019
What It's Like Bringing Home a New Guide Dog - Episode 83
Working with a guide dog is such a special thing. But it's way more than just holding on to the harness and going for the ride. Adapting your life (along with your family's) to this wonderful new creature can...
10.01.2019
Discussing Exercising and Staying in Shape After Sight Loss - Episode 82
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to get u and get moving. Exercising can be so beneficial for our mental and emotional health. Today, we will discuss different ways of doing this even after losing...
05.08.2019
Interacting with the General Public as a VIP and Sighted Supporter - Episode 81
There's no getting around it. We all have to go out and about sometimes, which means we have to interact with the general public. This can present its own challenges as there is a lot of misinformation and lack of...
05.01.2019
Discussing Employment After Losing Your Sight - Episode 80
One of the questions people always ask after losing there sight is, "What will I do for work?" This is a valid question as the unemployment rate for blind and visually impaired people is somewhere in the neighborhood of 70%....
04.24.2019
Symptoms of Depression & Why It's Important to Share Your Story - Episode 79
Many people deal with depression for a variety of reasons. And, after sight loss, both VIPs and Sighted Supporters alike can experience symptoms of depression. However, it might not always look like you think. In today's episode, we'll discuss a...
04.17.2019
Parenting as a Visually Impaired Person & the Challenges You Face - Episode 78
I've heard it said that parenting is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs you will ever have. This can be mae evermore challenging if you add sight loss into the mix. Today, we'll talk about parenting for both...
04.10.2019
Sight Loss from the Perspective of the Sighted Supporter - Episode 77
When a person loses their sight, everyone seems to focus on them. But, there are other people that are going through lots of changes as well and around here, we call them the sighted supporters. Today, April and I will...
04.03.2019
Tips on Flying & Airport Travel After Losing Your Sight - Episode 76
Today on the podcast were talking about what it’s like to fly the friendly skies and airport travel in general as a VIP! For full show notes, please visit http://lifeaftersightloss.com/076 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! You can do so...
02.27.2019
How the Simple Act of Walking Can Be Affected By Sight Loss - Episode 75
For many people, walking is one of those activities that can simply be taken for granted. After all, it's not something we think about all that often. But, when you go through sight loss, this seemingly simple act can take...
02.20.2019
What It's Like Being the Only Blind Person in Your Life - Episode 74
Over the years I have been visually impaired, I've noticed something. Unless I go out specifically looking for others who are blind or visually impaired, I don't really run into many. Therefore, among my friends and family, I am the...
01.30.2019
Top Reasons to Simplify & Organize Your Life After Sight Loss - Episode 73
With people like Marie Kondo telling people to "tidy up" to find joy in their lives, it is easy to see that organizing your life can really help in many ways. This is especially true after you have gone through...
01.23.2019
5 Cliches That You'll Probably Hear When Losing Your Sight - Episode 72
It is inevitable. When someone finds out that you are going through sight loss (or anything they consider bad in this life) they will naturally want to offer up certain platitudes to help you feel better. Most of these people...
11.07.2018
Always Moving Forward with Sam Seavey - Episode 71
This week I'm joied by my good buddy Sam Seavey to discuss his recent success on Youtube, som of the behind the scenes of being a creator and advice on getting started with something you love. Enjoy! For full show notes,...
10.31.2018
Life Lessons We Can Learn from Halloween - Episode 70
Halloween can be a really fun time as a child. Dressing up like your favorite character and gorging on candy is great. But, we learn certain lessons about living life after sight loss from this spooky holiday. Let's dive deep...
10.24.2018
Tips on Building Relationships for the Sighted Supporter - Episode 69
Relationships are so important in our lives. But, after someone loses their sight, they can change. Today, I've got some tips for the sighted supporters out there on building up those new relationships. Plus, a great new blog I've found...
09.05.2018
Things to Remember When Dining Out After Sight Loss - Episode 68
One of my favorite things to do is to go out to eat. But, after losing your sight, this simple outing can be a bit tricky. So, I've got a few tips on how to make dining out just a...
08.29.2018
Simple Joys that Make Life as a Visually Impaired Person a Little Easier - Episode 67
Let's face it. Life can be tough. And, losing your sight doesn't really make it any better. While there is no great fix for sight loss at this point, there are a few things that make it a little easier....
08.22.2018
More Emotions Sighted Supporters Feel But May Not Talk About - Episode 66
Sighted supporters go through a lot right along side of their family members who are losing their sight. But, because of their situation, sometimes they don't feel comfortable talking about their feelings. So, today we'll talk about a few of...
08.15.2018
5 Tips on Meeting New People After Sight Loss - Episode 65
One of the questions I get a lot is about meeting new people. Sight loss can make us feel less confident in ourselves and our skills, so it can be hard to get out there and meet folks. So, being...
08.08.2018
Bless Your Heart: How to Deal with Moments of Pity - Episode 64
If you are a person who has a disability of some sort, you have most likely been on the receiving end of what we call a "moment of pity." You know, where someone looks at you, sees your "problem" and...
07.11.2018
5 Reasons Good Friends Are Crucial After Sight Loss - Episode 63
I believe that relationships are foundational in our lives. And, when we go through something that is life changing like sight loss, good friends are so important. So, today, I want to share with you a few reasons why those...
07.04.2018
What Does True Independence Look Like for a Visually Impaired Person? - Episode 62
Every year on the Fourth of July, we here in the United States celebrate Independence Day. While you might not be celebrating this if you live in another country, the idea of independence is very important. But, what does it...
06.20.2018
A Short Reflection on My Own Life After Sight Loss - Episode 61
I decided to take today's episode to do a little reflection on my own journey of sight loss. It is a little dangerous as I have no notes or planned out highlights. But, I think that I have learned a...
06.13.2018
What It's Really Like Learning Old Things in New Ways - Episode 60
After losing your sight, you will most likely go through a phase where you will have to relearn to do things you have always done. However, you'll have to do them in new ways. An article I read the other...
06.06.2018
7 Stages That We Face When Life is Inaccessible - Episode 59
We've all been there. There is something we want to do, know or gain information about and our lack of vision blocks us. This situation is deemed "inaccessible" and it gets to be very frustrating. So, using a recent experience...
05.30.2018
Children & Sight Loss: The Signs and Next Steps - Episode 58
We often talk about adults, both young and old, losing their sight. But, while adults go through many things after sight loss, it can affect children in many ways as well. In today's episode, we'll talk about why sight loss...
05.23.2018
20 Things That Impact My Life as a Visually Impaired Person - Episode 57
Over my time of being visually impaired, I’ve acquired a lot of things that have helped make my life a little easier. Some of them are obvious and others not so much. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to...
05.16.2018
7 Things I've Learned That ARen't So Obvious to Everyone Else - Episode 56
Over these last 15 plus years, I have learned a lot of things when it comes to being visually impaired. And, at this point, they are pretty obvious to me. But, not everyone has this information. So, today, I want...
05.09.2018
Perspectives on Aira from the Explore and Sighted Supporter - Episode 55
I've had the privilege of using Aira for the last few weeks. And, I have a lot of things to say about it! But, what about the sighted supporters in our lives? What do they think? Today, my wife sits...
05.02.2018
Tips on Outdoor Activities for the Visually Impaired - Episode 54
Where I live, the sun is beginning to shine and the tempetkres are rising. So, it's time to break out the sunscreen and head outside! So, on today's episode, I've got some tips, advice and suggestions and some great activities...
04.25.2018
My First Week As An Aira Explorer - Episode 53
I recently signed up for a new service called Aira (pronounced Ira). It is an interesting opportunity to combine advanced software and hardware as well as a live human who can connect with you. But, what's it really like on...
04.18.2018
5 Suggestions for Supporting Your Sighted Supporter - Episode 52
The release date of this podcast is my wife's birthday. So, I wondered how I could hook her and still give value on the show. So, I decided to talk about some ways that we as VIPs could help support...
04.11.2018
Tips on Going to College After Losing Your Sight - Episode 51
Recently, I got an email from a young girl who is planning on going off to college in the fall. But, she is a bit nervous about the whole experience. She asked if I had any advice. So, as someone...
04.04.2018
Discussing How Your Journey of Sight Loss is Never Ending - Episode 50
After nearly a year of producing podcast episodes, we have arrived at episode 50! It feels so good to have been able to produce all of these episodes. But, what does this mean? Is it the end? No way! My...
03.28.2018
Managing the Stress You Experience After Sight Loss - Episode 49
No matter how old you are, your financial situation or level of education, you will most likely experience some form of stress in your life. Everyone deals with it a little bit differently, but for those of us who have...
03.14.2018
An Update on the Podcast and My Life - BONUS EPISODE
Today's "episode" is more of a brief update on what is going on in my life as it pertains to the content I create. It's not an official episode, episode 49 or anything like that. So, if you are new,...
02.14.2018
Understanding & Managing Compassion Fatigue for the Sighted Supporter - Episode 48
When something like sight loss happens in a family, it forces the family members to become caregivers in different capacities. Around here, we call those people "sighted supporters." Basically, they are people whose lives are directly affected by sight loss....
02.07.2018
Things to Consider If You're Thinking About Moving - Episode 47
We have talked many times about how life can change dramatically after losing your sight. But, what about other things that can change in life? Things such as getting married, having a baby or finding a new job are all...
01.24.2018
What to Do Today If You Lost Your Sight Yesterday - Episode 46
People often ask the question, "What do I do now?" after going through something that changes their life forever. When if comes to sight loss, it can be a scary time. Knowing what to do next, or better said, what...
01.17.2018
Looking at Sight Loss Through the Eyes of a Child - Episode 45
In life, children have an uncanny ability to ask simple questions that help us get to the heart of the matter. And, when it comes to sight loss, this can certainly be the case. In today's episode, we'll take a...
01.10.2018
Taking a Look Behind the Scenes of the Podcast - Episode 44
Each and every week, I do my best to bring you great value on the podcast. But, you might be wondering what the nuts and bolts are of making a podcast. Well, today, I want to peel back the curtain...

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Life After Sight Loss Radio episodes:

What We Wouldn't Have Known Before Experiencing Sight Loss - Episode #92

Household Chores: Tips on Doing Them After Sight Loss | Episode 91

What Life Has Been Like in Quarantine...I Mean Isolation | Episode #90

A Little Bit of a Life Update for You - Episode 89

Common Struggles That You Might Face After Losing Your Sight - Episode 88

5 Lessons We've Learned Since Experiencing Sight Loss - Episode 87

Answering Your Questions About Sight Loss, Blind Moments and More - Episode 86

Working on Your Relationship with Your Significant Other After Losing Your Sight - Episode 85

Why & How to Stay Organized When Losing Your Sight - Episode 84

What It's Like Bringing Home a New Guide Dog - Episode 83

Discussing Exercising and Staying in Shape After Sight Loss - Episode 82

Interacting with the General Public as a VIP and Sighted Supporter - Episode 81

Discussing Employment After Losing Your Sight - Episode 80

Symptoms of Depression & Why It's Important to Share Your Story - Episode 79

Parenting as a Visually Impaired Person & the Challenges You Face - Episode 78

Sight Loss from the Perspective of the Sighted Supporter - Episode 77

Tips on Flying & Airport Travel After Losing Your Sight - Episode 76

How the Simple Act of Walking Can Be Affected By Sight Loss - Episode 75

What It's Like Being the Only Blind Person in Your Life - Episode 74

Top Reasons to Simplify & Organize Your Life After Sight Loss - Episode 73

5 Cliches That You'll Probably Hear When Losing Your Sight - Episode 72

Always Moving Forward with Sam Seavey - Episode 71

Life Lessons We Can Learn from Halloween - Episode 70

Tips on Building Relationships for the Sighted Supporter - Episode 69

Things to Remember When Dining Out After Sight Loss - Episode 68

Simple Joys that Make Life as a Visually Impaired Person a Little Easier - Episode 67

More Emotions Sighted Supporters Feel But May Not Talk About - Episode 66

5 Tips on Meeting New People After Sight Loss - Episode 65

Bless Your Heart: How to Deal with Moments of Pity - Episode 64

5 Reasons Good Friends Are Crucial After Sight Loss - Episode 63

What Does True Independence Look Like for a Visually Impaired Person? - Episode 62

A Short Reflection on My Own Life After Sight Loss - Episode 61

What It's Really Like Learning Old Things in New Ways - Episode 60

7 Stages That We Face When Life is Inaccessible - Episode 59

Children & Sight Loss: The Signs and Next Steps - Episode 58

20 Things That Impact My Life as a Visually Impaired Person - Episode 57

7 Things I've Learned That ARen't So Obvious to Everyone Else - Episode 56

Perspectives on Aira from the Explore and Sighted Supporter - Episode 55

Tips on Outdoor Activities for the Visually Impaired - Episode 54

My First Week As An Aira Explorer - Episode 53

5 Suggestions for Supporting Your Sighted Supporter - Episode 52

Tips on Going to College After Losing Your Sight - Episode 51

Discussing How Your Journey of Sight Loss is Never Ending - Episode 50

Managing the Stress You Experience After Sight Loss - Episode 49

An Update on the Podcast and My Life - BONUS EPISODE

Understanding & Managing Compassion Fatigue for the Sighted Supporter - Episode 48

Things to Consider If You're Thinking About Moving - Episode 47

What to Do Today If You Lost Your Sight Yesterday - Episode 46

Looking at Sight Loss Through the Eyes of a Child - Episode 45

Taking a Look Behind the Scenes of the Podcast - Episode 44