Changing the Narrative

Navigating the Holidays: Change the Narrative E:7


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In Episode 7 of Changing the Narrative, Murray and Elizabeth unwrap the chaos, charm, and sometimes comical challenges of navigating the holidays with blindness or low vision. From mastering food lines at family feasts to arguing over who has true decorating dominance, they share hilarious mishaps—like Murray eating a decorative flower at a gala and Elizabeth slicing her hand on a Ninja blender—alongside practical conversations about advocacy, independence, and communicating needs before tensions rise. They dive into accessible holiday games, gift-wrapping hacks, the emotional load of gatherings, how different families adapt traditions, and why Christmas shopping is a battlefield best fought online. With detours into puzzles, Black Friday traps, Aussie “Boxing Day,” ugly sweaters, and the ongoing saga of Murray’s 14-foot Frosty the Snowman, this episode is equal parts festive, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny. And trust us—you’ll never look at holiday ornaments, gift bags, or ping-pong balls the same way again.

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Changing the NarrativeBy Murray Elbourn (Host) & Elizabeth Rouse (Co-Host)