Sleep - When it's not as easy as it sounds: Episode 5

Sleep is fundamental to our mental and physical wellbeing. But many people who are blind or have low vision experience chronic sleep problems (circadian rhythm disorder) leaving them chronically tired and feeling hopeless. Stephen, Bruce and Susan discuss their lived experience with sleep issues as…

Don't Eat the Whole Elephant: Episode 4

Episode 4: Identity - Sober and fine just vision impaired Vildana thought she was doing a great job of hiding her low vision until she was asked to leave a venue for being drunk. She chats with Nicholas and Jane about the balancing act of claiming who you are when you lose your vision and being mo…

Don't Eat The Whole Elephant: Episode 3

Ep 3 Problem Solving part 2 – Succeeding in Difficult Circumstances How can be accomplished when there are so many challenges associated with vision loss? Courtney and Cameron discuss the importance of setting up systems and strategies to get around day-to-day challenges and support our wellbeing.…

Don't Eat The Whole Elephant: Episode 2

Whether it be running five kilometres to walking around the block or dancing in the lounge to a favorite song, Nicholas and Jane believe in the mood enhancing effects exercise can bring. Join a rotating host of guests as they discuss their lived experience of vision loss, and the wellbeing topics …

Don't Eat the Whole Elephant - Episode 1

Trying to deal with vision loss can feel a bit like being asked to eat a whole elephant. Or at least that’s what one of the hosts of our wellbeing podcast, Cameron Algie, compares it to. Change is hard and also inevitable. In this episode, Courtney and Cameron talk about breaking down a problem an…