Blessed Thru Blindness
Join me as we embark on a journey of inspiration, featuring heartfelt interviews with extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds, including caregivers and blind individuals. Through their compelling stories, we aim to uplift, motivate, and empower listeners to embrace life's challenges and seize every opportunity to thrive.
Episodes
In this heartfelt solo episode, Victoria Essner invites listeners into a moment of reflection — on her birthday. With honesty and compassion, she shares how progress doesn’t always look perfect, and how grace is sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves.
Through her lived experience as a legally blind assistive tech coach and caregiver, Victoria reminds us that showing up — even in small ways — still matters. She also share...
In this very special episode, host Victoria Essner shares a deeply personal celebration—her brand-new book, From Tech Frustration to Freedom: Unlocking Assistive Technology for Independence, is now a #1 Best Seller in three categories!
But this episode isn’t just about the win—it’s about what that win represents.
Victoria reflects on her journey—living with legal blindness for over 50 years and teaching assistive technology fo...
🎙️ Episode 19: The Heart of Caregiving – Honoring Precious Time & Building a Legacy of Love
Caregiving is more than just a role—it’s an act of love, sacrifice, and devotion. But it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. How do we honor the precious time we have with our loved ones while making the caregiving journey easier?
In this heartfelt episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I’m sharing insig...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by technology? Struggled with VoiceOver, screen readers, or magnification tools? You’re not alone! In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I share my own journey from frustration to confidence with assistive technology—and how YOU can do the same.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why technology feels so overwhelming (and how to change that!)
✅ My personal journey with assistive tech and the br...
Love isn't just something we receive, it's a choice we make every single day. In this special Valentine's episode of "Blessed Thru Blindness", I'm sharing how caregivers, vision-impaired individuals and all of us can embrace love, kindness and gratitude, in our daily lives. For Caregivers: how to choose love through patience, self-care and gratitude. For vision-impaired individuals: the power of self-a...
Caregiving is one of the most challenging and selfless journeys, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner shares a heartfelt conversation on how to build resilience, find rest, and keep going even when caregiving feels too heavy to bear.
Victoria, a full-time caregiver and assistive technology expert, understands firsthand the emotional, mental, and physical toll ca...
In this thought-provoking episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner explores the recent discussions around the removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. What does this shift mean for vision-impaired individuals and the broader disability community? Victoria, a lifelong advocate for accessibility and inclusion, shares insights on how employers and individuals can continue advancing equity, regar...
In this inspiring episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner speaks directly to employers, managers, and advocates, emphasizing the transformative power of inclusive workplaces. Drawing on over 50 years of living with legal blindness and 30 years of expertise in assistive technology, Victoria shares actionable strategies for unlocking the potential of vision-impaired talent. From affordable job accommodations to dis...
In this special New Year’s episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner inspires caregivers to embrace the gift of fresh beginnings. Victoria shares three practical tips for starting the year with hope, clarity, and strength. From setting small, achievable goals to practicing daily gratitude, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that progress—not perfection—is what truly matters. Tune in to discover how to reset your ...
In this empowering episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner dives into practical tips and strategies for vision-impaired individuals navigating medical appointments. From prioritizing preventative care to self-advocating during visits, Victoria shares her own experiences and insights to inspire confidence and preparedness. Whether you’re managing routine check-ups or more complex procedures, this episode is packed...
In this uplifting episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner shares practical tips and heartfelt encouragement for starting the new year with self-care and strength. Whether you're a caregiver, vision-impaired, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is designed to help you embrace the new year with hope, balance, and empowerment.
Victoria discusses the importance of setting intentions that prioritize personal ...
This week on Blessed Through Blindness, we’re celebrating the heart of the Christmas season. Join your host Victoria Essner as she reflects on the gifts of love, hope, and faith, and how these timeless values can inspire and sustain us through caregiving and life’s challenges. From the quiet beauty of small acts of love to the profound hope and faith that light our paths, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of what Christmas truly...
In this heartfelt episode of Blessed Through Blindness, your host Victoria Essner pulls back the curtain to share her personal story. From her journey as a legally blind individual to becoming a passionate advocate, assistive technology expert, and full-time caregiver, Victoria reveals the experiences that shaped her life and purpose. Discover how a childhood accident turned into a profound blessing, igniting her passion for servic...
In this very special episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I’m joined by my dear friend Tom Martin, a retired producer with 35 years of experience at CBS, CNN, and The Today Show. Tom shares stories from his upcoming book Wisdom All Around Us, the first in a three-volume series filled with stories of resilience, humanity, and inspiration.
We explore Tom’s journey through media, his passion for storytelling, and the profound lessons he’...
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, we continue our focus on caregivers, the unsung heroes who give so much to support their loved ones. Whether you’re caring for someone with a disability, chronic illness, or other needs, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we explore:
1️⃣ Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Fatigue – Learn to identify signs of burnout and practical ways to recharge.
2️⃣ Practicing Self-Compassi...
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner reflects on the transformative power of gratitude. Whether you're a caregiver, someone navigating life with a disability, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers encouragement to embrace the blessings in life, even amidst challenges.
In this episode, Victoria covers:
- Personal Stories of Gratitude: From navigating caregiving chal...
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, we’re diving deeper into the transformative power of assistive technology. From simplifying household tasks to enabling workplace success and strengthening relationships, assistive technology empowers independence and enhances every aspect of life.
In this episode, I cover:
- Daily Living: Tools like grocery apps, talking thermometers, and smart home devices that make household tasks more ...
In this special Veterans Day episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner reflects on the unique and often challenging journey of being a caregiver for a veteran. Victoria shares heartfelt insights from her experience caring for her husband, a disabled veteran, and offers encouragement and practical strategies for those supporting loved ones who have served.
In this episode, Victoria covers:
- Honoring Their Unique Exper...
Welcome back to Blessed Thru Blindness! I’m your host, Victoria Essner, and today’s episode is all about one of my greatest passions: assistive technology. As someone who has been legally blind for over 50 years and has dedicated over 30 of those years to working with assistive technology, I know firsthand the transformative power these tools hold. Today, I’ll guide you through some of the best resources and strategies for maximizi...
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I’m sharing one of the most meaningful parts of my life: caregiving. Being a 24/7 caregiver for my husband, a disabled veteran, has been both the most challenging and the most rewarding journey I’ve ever taken. Today, I want to share some of what I’ve learned along the way about finding peace, gratitude, and strength amid the daily responsibilities.
In this episode, I cover:
- Prioritizing...
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