Episode Title: Looking Ahead to 2025

Host: Kim Wardlow

Guest: Jonathan Price

Episode Overview:

In this special New Year’s episode, host Kim Wardlow is joined by Aftersight Podcast Producer Jonathan Price to discuss exciting changes coming to Navigating Life with Vision Loss and updates on Aftersight's other podcasts. Jonathan shares insights into NLVL’s new seasonal format, the topics for the Spring and Fall 2025 seasons, and how listeners can contribute questions and guest suggestions. They also highlight Aftersight’s other podcasts (Blind Level Tech, The Blind Chick, and Blindsight) and tease collaborations, live events, and outreach plans for 2025.

Key Highlights:

Seasonal Format for NLVL: Starting March 2025, NLVL will adopt a seasonal structure with two 16-episode seasons per year, focusing on advocacy in Spring and safety in Fall.

Call for Listener Input: Encouragement for listeners to submit questions, topic ideas, and guest suggestions.

Other Aftersight Podcasts: Updates on Blind Level Tech, The Blind Chick, and Blindsight, including their unique focuses and growing global recognition.

Upcoming Initiatives: Plans for live events, conference appearances, expanded social media presence, and community outreach sessions in 2025.

Chapter Markers:

00:29 – Introduction and holiday reflections with Jonathan Price.

04:46 – Overview of changes to Navigating Life with Vision Loss.

07:39 – Details on the new seasonal format and Spring 2025 advocacy focus.

13:22 – Highlights from Aftersight’s other podcasts.

20:09 – Community outreach plans and feedback opportunities.

23:06 – Closing thoughts on upcoming programming and a Happy New Year.