"Meaningful activities are the things that bring you joy, and these are the kinds of things that we stop doing when go through a life change." 

Hear valuable insights into the MindSpot "Big 5" aspects of emotional wellbeing in this episode. Through practical tips and expert advice, discover effective ways to maintain mental and emotional balance. 

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Courtney McKee, with guest speaker Professor Nick Titov, CEO of MindSpot Australia. 

"Meaningful activities are the things that bring you joy, and these are the kinds of things that we stop doing when go through a life change." 
Hear valuable insights into the MindSpot "Big 5" aspects of emotional wellbeing in this episode. Through practical tips and expert advice, discover effective ways to maintain mental and emotional balance. 
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Courtney McKee, with guest speaker Professor Nick Titov, CEO of MindSpot Australia.

Episode #1: Emotional Wellbeing and The Big 5

"The feeling of hopelessness was probably the hardest emotion to deal with.”  

Explore the emotional challenges following a vision loss diagnosis, gaining insights to navigate and understand these feelings. Experts offer reassurance, share common emotions, and provide practical advice, ensuring you feel supported and less alone. 

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Rebecca Kent, with guest speaker Belinda Wilson. 

"The feeling of hopelessness was probably the hardest emotion to deal with.”  
Explore the emotional challenges following a vision loss diagnosis, gaining insights to navigate and understand these feelings. Experts offer reassurance, share common emotions, and provide practical advice, ensuring you feel supported and less alone. 
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Rebecca Kent, with guest speaker Belinda Wilson.

Episode #2: Understanding the Emotional Impact of a Vision Loss Diagnosis

“Vision is something we don’t know we value until we begin to lose it.” 

Discover an inspiring personal story of vision loss that beautifully highlights resilience and adaptation, offering reassurance, motivation, and comfort to those facing similar challenges. 

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Simran Kaur, with guest speaker Nemoy Malcolm. 

“Vision is something we don’t know we value until we begin to lose it.” 
Discover an inspiring personal story of vision loss that beautifully highlights resilience and adaptation, offering reassurance, motivation, and comfort to those facing similar challenges. 
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Simran Kaur, with guest speaker Nemoy Malcolm.

Episode #3: A Story of Vision Loss

“It’s not just about saying I want to go do this activity, but it’s about the accessibility on how to get there.” 

Social connections play a crucial role in everyone’s overall wellbeing. Listen on as we discuss the importance of maintaining relationships and offer tips on how to stay connected with loved ones and the community during a life post-diagnosis.  

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Grant Wilson, with guest speaker Melissa Howe. 

“It’s not just about saying I want to go do this activity, but it’s about the accessibility on how to get there.” 
Social connections play a crucial role in everyone’s overall wellbeing. Listen on as we discuss the importance of maintaining relationships and offer tips on how to stay connected with loved ones and the community during a life post-diagnosis.  
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Grant Wilson, with guest speaker Melissa Howe.

Episode #4: The Importance of Social Wellbeing

“Overcome the excuses and barriers and just realise okay, what are the benefits of achieving what I want to do?” 

Physical activity is crucial for our health and wellbeing. Discover practical advice on adaptive exercises and activities that are safe, enjoyable, and tailored for people living with vision loss. 

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Jason Gipps, with guest speaker Jason Whiter, Blind Sports Australia Ambassador.

“Overcome the excuses and barriers and just realise okay, what are the benefits of achieving what I want to do?” 
Physical activity is crucial for our health and wellbeing. Discover practical advice on adaptive exercises and activities that are safe, enjoyable, and tailored for people living with vision loss. 
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Jason Gipps, with guest speaker Jason Whiter, Blind Sports Australia Ambassador.

Episode #5: Staying Active with Vision Loss

“Do something that gives you joy, even for a brief moment.” 

Self-care is crucial for managing stress and maintaining our overall wellbeing. In this episode, we share tailored self-care strategies for those with vision loss, helping listeners prioritise their wellbeing and remember to take care of themselves. 

Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Debbie Loke, with guest speaker Megan Kohlhagen. 

“Do something that gives you joy, even for a brief moment.” 
Self-care is crucial for managing stress and maintaining our overall wellbeing. In this episode, we share tailored self-care strategies for those with vision loss, helping listeners prioritise their wellbeing and remember to take care of themselves. 
Hosted by Vision Australia’s own Debbie Loke, with guest speaker Megan Kohlhagen.

Episode #6: Practicing Self-Care

“The difference with vision loss, there's no death, there's no rituals to acknowledge it or properly grieve." 

Grieving vision loss is a natural and important process. Discover support and guidance to help navigate your changing emotions as you work through the unique stages of grief. 

Hosted by Vision Australia's own Simone Graziani, with guest speaker Chris Hall, CEO of Grief Australia. 

“The difference with vision loss, there's no death, there's no rituals to acknowledge it or properly grieve." 
Grieving vision loss is a natural and important process. Discover support and guidance to help navigate your changing emotions as you work through the unique stages of grief. 
Hosted by Vision Australia's own Simone Graziani, with guest speaker Chris Hall, CEO of Grief Australia.

Episode #7: Vision Loss and Grief

Vision Australia Radio's Mindful Minutes podcast is a 7-part series of 15–18 minute episodes, designed to support the wellbeing of older Australians who are blind or have low vision.   Throughout these engaging episodes, we explore the emotional impacts of vision loss, share personal stories, and highlight the importance of social wellbeing, mindfulness, staying active, and practicing self-care, all guided by experts.  Learn more about Vision Australia's wide range of resources by selecting the following link: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/older-adults/support-wellbeing This project was made possible with funding from Wicking Trust, supporting Vision Australia by changing the landscape for people who are blind or have low vision, now and into the future.

Vision Australia Radio's Mindful Minutes podcast is a 7-part series of 15–18 minute episodes, designed to support the wellbeing of older Australians who are blind or have low vision.   Throughout these engaging episodes, we explore the emotional impacts of vision loss, share personal stories, and highlight the importance of social wellbeing, mindfulness, staying active, and practicing self-care, all guided by experts.  Learn more about Vision Australia's wide range of resources by selecting the following link: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/older-adults/support-wellbeing This project was made possible with funding from Wicking Trust, supporting Vision Australia by changing the landscape for people who are blind or have low vision, now and into the future.

Mindful Minutes by Vision Australia Radio

Vision Australia Radio's Mindful Minutes podcast is a 7-part series of 15–18 minute episodes, designed to support the wellbeing of older Australians who are blind or have low vision.  

Throughout these engaging episodes, we explore the emotional impacts of vision loss, share personal stories, and highlight the importance of social wellbeing, mindfulness, staying active, and practicing self-care, all guided by experts. 

Learn more about Vision Australia's wide range of resources by selecting the following link: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/older-adults/support-wellbeing

This project was made possible with funding from Wicking Trust, supporting Vision Australia by changing the landscape for people who are blind or have low vision, now and into the future.

Vision Australia Radio's Mindful Minutes podcast is a 7-part series of 15–18 minute episodes, designed to support the wellbeing of older Australians who are blind or have low vision.  
Throughout these engaging episodes, we explore the emotional impacts of vision loss, share personal stories, and highlight the importance of social wellbeing, mindfulness, staying active, and practicing self-care, all guided by experts. 
Learn more about Vision Australia's wide range of resources by selecting the following link: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/older-adults/support-wellbeing">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/find-services/older-adults/support-wellbeing</a> 
This project was made possible with funding from Wicking Trust, supporting Vision Australia by changing the landscape for people who are blind or have low vision, now and into the future.

Mindful Minutes by Vision Australia Radio

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