The Enemy of Light and Dark
One man’s journey into learning to navigate blindness in a sighted world he once was a part of. This podcast explores his story, fears and phobias, accessibility and the lack thereof, the struggle to maintain humor through the hardships of life. He will interview blind people, sighted people, explore new innovations and old misconceptions. He will you have you laughing at adversity and leave you with a new appreciation of things seen and unseen!
Episodes
Noah's back! We continue to follow Noah's journey, as he reclaims his life, undergoing extensive training at Blind School. Inspired to challenge the public perception of the blind, Noah speaks passionately about finding balance, transcending limitations, and, as ever, seeking out new adventures. (Hear the beginning of Noah's journey into total blindness, after a motorcycle accident, in Episode 19, This is Noah.)
Meet Michelle, AKA @1eyedwanda! Raised by artists, she grew up travelling all over the map amongst show people and carnival workers. Hop on this exhilarating ride with us, abuzz with laughter and loads of playful banter. Michelle's lyrical voice gracefully spins through all manner of subjects, full of surprise and discovery.
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David and I go way back. An all-around good soul and dependable friend, come hear the joy of two friends reminiscing, the journey our lives took us on, what it was like to grow up together and what it's like to have a friend go blind.
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Meet Jessie Kwak. Creator of universes, accomplished writer of sci-fi, contemporary thrillers and ghostwriter by request. Hear how this brilliant author used her writer's brain to get through a shocking and harrowing event. Don't miss this fascinating episode!
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Chandler Plante is a professional and successful, young writer, whose voice is nothing short of captivating. Her laughter, alone, will fill you with joy. Chan was just 21 years old, when she caught the original strain of Covid. That’s pre-vaccine, folks. What followed has been a special physical and medical hell, along with the loss of an eye. One of the conditions she has suffered, trigeminal neuralgia, is at the top of the list f...
Me. Stephen. He’s phenomenal and… oh! What? Oh, you already know him? This is partially his podcast? Oh, I’m embarrassed because this is also partially my podcast. It’s me, your sexy little host, Tiffany. I get to do a little catch-up with Stephen and also, we just had to bond a bit… about our bodies, our love for Cyndi and just kind of where we’re at right now. We get a little weepy, but there’s a lot of heart in there. So, I hope...
Meet Bob Cavanaugh. Bob was born blind, giving a different perspective than those who have gone blind later in life. Listen to how he has navigated childhood through to young adulthood. Bob has a unique perception of all areas of his life, including visual learning, staying active and promoting accessibility.
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Scott McCallum. Superintendent to the Washington State School for the Blind. Former Orientation and Mobility Instructor. Hear what drives him to help create a community where ambition and vocation are accessible to everyone, through changing how sighted people view blindness to empowering blind people with a world of limitless possibilities.
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If you’re not careful, you might learn something new every day! Lisa Clower, a.k.a. Mrs. Half Blind Potter, became an ICU nurse in her late forties, right at the start of the pandemic. Now a Hospice Nurse, Lisa is ardent in her commitment to helping others. Come hear this beautiful episode about finding support, major life transitions and the importance of grieving anyone and anything, once a part of our lives- that we’ve lost.
Meet DeadEye, who for years didn't know who shot him or why. Plunged into the depths of a physical and mental hell, hear how he shattered out of it, embracing forgiveness, letting go of fear and finding a new appreciation of life, love and humanity.
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Imagine you're walking down a sidewalk, you're in your twenties and just starting out your life- when suddenly, you're struck by a drunk driver. Meet Sarah, a strong and beautiful soul, who survived this exact scenario, with life-threatening injuries that forever changed her life. Full of wild synchronicity, her story is profound, as she reminds us that drinking and driving is not a skill.
Our new friend Teri brings along her friend Sarah and these two are so much fun. Come hear about their lives, as we commiserate over life's hardships, talk about our new perspectives and laugh together. Stay tuned for more of Sarah's story in the next episode!
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Meet Dr. Alexander Stevens, compassionate, Cognitive Neuroscientist at OHSU. Hear about his quest to uncover the inner workings of the human brain, its amazing ability to adapt and his study of the totally blind- even the brain of yours truly!
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As of quite recently, Noah is totally blind. The circumstances of his life changed drastically, in an instant, during a devastating motorcycle accident in the desert. Hear how he's come through it, accepting the circumstances of his life and leaning into the support of family, friends and community.
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For an episode of superior quality and class, come spend the day at Tiffany's! Tiffany Flowers is a lovely, vivacious and quick-witted young woman. Come hear her speak about growing up blind, Scoop Day, the teen drama that is blind camp, starting her own podcast and the desire for people to be able to talk about all aspects of who they are.
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Meet @thehalfblindpotter, Tim Clark, who became blind in his left eye, right at the start of the pandemic, due to a spontaneous retinal detachment. Come and join us, for this fascinating episode, about jumping into a newfound passion, even in the midst of an incredibly traumatic and life-changing event.
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Find out what it's like to have a guide dog in your life. I interview my guide dog, Sumi, for the entire episode! We have a blast discussing her life, training, work challenges, passion for what she does, the rampant problem of fake service animals and her extreme dislike of fireworks.
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Meet Dr. Kimberly Winges, who once worked at NASA, but decided to trade the stars in the sky for the stars in our eyes. As a neuro-ophthalmologist, she tackles, with unwavering determination, some of the most baffling and unusual disorders of the eyes and visual cortex- including Stephen's!
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Eyes are the windows to the soul. If you need new ones, you need a truly gifted artist. Meet the extraordinarily talented ocularist, Christina King, as she speaks about her work making prosthetic eyes. With unrivaled passion for what she does, her care and compassion for others is a sight to behold.
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Meet Nick, a clever and captivating, self-made man, who eloquently relates his experience with RP, Retinitis Pigmentosa, a disease which will eventually claim his sight entirely. Nick discusses, with wit and humor, a number of issues. We'll talk about IT, tech, personal safety, accessibility, standing up for your rights and the importance of having a clear path to get where you need to go.
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