Overcoming Life’s Challenges: The Blind Chick Podcast ft. Nefertiti Matos-Olivares

In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, the hosts Penn and Moses Street have an enlightening and emotional conversation with Nefertiti Matos-Olivares. Nefertiti, a successful blind woman, shares her journey of dealing with blindness, the struggles she encountered while writing audio descriptions as a blind person, and how coping with the end of a long-term relationship while undergoing a major double transplant surgery. Nefertiti emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, finding joy within yourself, self-care, therapy, and various physical activities to help maintain mental and physical health. She also shares how she employs rest as a radical, rejuvenating act. The conversation ends with information on how listeners can connect with her and join her in her quest to uplift and represent the visually impaired community.

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00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast

00:36 Valentine's Day Reflections

01:37 Interview with Nefertiti: Part 1

02:13 The Struggles and Triumphs of Being a Blind Professional

02:37 Nefertiti's Personal Journey and Challenges

04:35 The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health

14:56 Nefertiti's Experience with Heartbreak and Disappointment

17:49 Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times

21:57 How to Connect with Nefertiti and Learn More

23:42 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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