Blind Girl Chat

Blind Girl Chat

We talk all things blind and girl, no vision required.

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October 31, 2024 33 mins

We’re back! After a long hiatus, we're thrilled to be back in the studio and catching up! In this episode, we dive into the release of blind Barbie, the challenges of the job hunt, and share some updates on what's been going on in our lives.

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In our last episode before summer break, we wanted to have a fun little chat about all the embarrassing things that can happen to you as a blind person. If you're blind, you probably are super aware of this; a sense of humor is a necessity.

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July 24, 2024 23 mins

Today, we talk all about summer camps for the blind... Blind people kayaking? Hiking? Playing sports in the woods? Well... kind of.  We have two really different perspectives on blind summer camps, which makes this a really interesting discussion. 

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July 17, 2024 24 mins

Today we explore the intersection of different identities with being blind. How does being blind impact being a woman? Being an immigrant? Being a person of color? 

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July 12, 2024 20 mins

Today, we decided to talk about all the surprising upsides of being blind! It seems like most sighted people are terrified of going blind, and we get it: losing a sense you rely on can be scary. But what something many people probably don't consider are all the perks it comes with. So today, we wanted to shed some light on the good parts of being blind. 

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Being a parent can be challenging, but being a parent of a child with a disability can be even more intimidating. Oftentimes, parents don't know other people with disabilities and can't imagine how their child is going to be able to live a full life. In this episode, we go through some of our best advice to help parents give their child a supportive environment where they can thrive without being overprotective.

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June 26, 2024 26 mins

One of the most common questions you get as a blind person is "How do you use your phone?" or "How do you use your computer?" In this week's episode, we go through how we have learned to use technology over the years, and also spend way too much time complimenting Apple. It's a deep dive into Assistive Technology!!

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June 19, 2024 30 mins

In this episode we talk about our very different experiences being a blind girl at school  and accessibility struggles we faced as college students.

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June 12, 2024 33 mins

Body image struggles are something many women experience. In this episode we talk about our experiences with body image as blind women.

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June 4, 2024 33 mins

As a follow up to our dating episode, today we talk all about what it's like to date a blind person. We've discussed dating from our own perspective, so today, we decided to switch it up. 

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May 29, 2024 23 mins

Today, we have a conversation all about cooking and baking when you're blind. Kate joins us again on this episode to share all her baking secrets, and her recipe for one of our favorite treats of hers: Congo Bars (a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie). If you've ever struggled with knowing how to tell if a quiche jiggles in the center, if your meat is done, or how to seperate the whites and yolks, this is the episo...

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May 22, 2024 25 mins

Sometimes it can feel awkward for blind people to use their cane in public. In this episode, we discuss why these uncomfortable feelings can show up, as well as our experiences overcoming them.

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May 15, 2024 40 mins

In celebration of Mother's Day, we talk to two blind mothers all about the challenges and joys of motherhood. This is our first ever episode with guests, which was so incredibly fun, and we both learned a lot! From squeak shoes to navigating the playground, we get some insights into what it's like to navigating raising a child without vision. 

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May 8, 2024 20 mins

"You're so inspiring." "I could never do what you do." If you're a person with a disability, you've probably heard this a lot. And although it's meant to be a compliment, it doesn't really feel good. However, it's true that having a disability can actually make things harder sometimes. Today, we discuss the nuances of navigating self compassion as a person with a disability.

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May 1, 2024 27 mins

Today, we're talking about all things fashion, makeup, and looking GOOD. It may be surprising to some that blind people care about their appearance. But it really shouldn't be. After all, the saying look good, feel good applies to everyone, regardless of how much you can see. We tackle all the challenges that come with picking out clothes, applying makeup, doing hair, all while not being able to see. 

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April 24, 2024 27 mins

Today, we wanted to talk about something that is important to both of us, Braille! Braille is a system for blind people to read. A person reads Braille by running their fingers across a page of tactile dots. Unfortunately, most blind people actually can't read Braille, meaning most blind people are actually illiterate. Why is Braille so important? Why don't more blind people know how to read it? And how on earth does one possibly c...

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Having a guide dog is one of the coolest parts about being blind, so we wanted to dedicate a whole episode to it. However, it comes with a lot of challenges that people rarely talk about. Today, we cover all the pros and cons of having a guide dog, as well as what the transition from using a cane to having a guide dog can feel like. Plus, if you've been wondering who that cutie on the cover is, today Lina introduces her furry compa...

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April 10, 2024 41 mins

If you're a blind person, you've probably experienced abelism before. Experiencing discrimination due to a disability can take a massive toll on your mental health, which is why its so important to talk about. From apartment hunting, to the gym, to internships, we both describe instances where we've experienced ableism, and how to bounce back. (Don't worry, we still spend a lot of the episode cackling as always.)

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April 3, 2024 22 mins

Sighted people often think that physical activity is not safe for blind people. Growing up blind, we rarely got to participate in gym class or organized sports. When we both discovered exercise in college, it completely changed our lives and our relationships to our bodies. Exercise is important for everyone, but in this episode, we argue it's even more important for people with disabilities. Listen to find out why!

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Most people think of being blind as a disadvantage, but there are also a  lot of perks that come with it. Deciding whether or not to accept those perks however, that can be a tricky moral dilemma. Getting offered seats on public transportation, cutting lines at amusement parks, even receiving SSI when unemployed, all these situations make for some interesting and tough decisions. Today we talk about the perks that make sense, and t...

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