Episodes

  • The World as I See It Episode 26: Navigating College (Interview Pt. 2)
    Jan 19 2026

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    In the second half of our conversation, Kaylee and I dive into what it’s actually like to navigate the college experience while blind. We talk about the reality of independence on campus and the way people treat you when you have a guide dog.

    Kaylee shares what her experience is really like balancing school life and how she handles the social side of being a student with a service animal.

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    14 mins
  • The World as I See It Episode 25: From Cane to Guide Dog (Interview Pt. 1)
    Jan 12 2026

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    In Episode 25, I’m hosting my first-ever interview! My friend Kaylee joins me to share her perspective on living with a visual impairment. We talk about the reality of her eye condition and the intense process she went through to get a guide dog from Dogs Inc. This conversation shows how unique the journey to independence can be.

    #TheWorldAsISeeIt #BlindPerspective #DisabilityIsNotAnInability #GuideDog #VisualImpairment #DogsInc #PodcastInterview

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    14 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 24: How I “See” Without Sight: Visualizing the World as a Blind Person
    Jan 5 2026

    What does it mean to see when you’ve never had vision?


    In the first episode of 2026, I'm tackling the big question of mental imagery and visualization. I share how my mind builds a picture of the world without light or images, and why the way we describe things to each other matters more than you might think.


    This episode is all about curiosity and finding better ways to share our perspectives. If you’ve ever wondered how the world looks from my point of view, this one is for you.


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    #TheWorldAsISeeIt #BlindPerspective #Visualization #Blindness #Accessibility

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    13 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 23: The Invisible Barrier: Why Modern Design Locks Me Out
    Dec 29 2025

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    The world wasn't built for everyone, and sometimes the biggest barriers are the ones you can't see. From inaccessible websites to the privacy-stripping experience of self-checkouts, I’m diving into why bad design is actually a form of discrimination.


    #theworldasiseeit #blindnessawareness #blindperspective

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    10 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 22: The Ripple Effect of a Fake Vest
    Dec 22 2025

    You’ve seen them in grocery stores and Ubers—dogs in "service" vests that clearly aren't trained. It might seem harmless, but for the blind community, the consequences are illegal and immediate. Today, we’re talking about how one person’s fraud creates a ripple effect of discrimination that hits cane users and guide dog teams alike.


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    12 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 21: Easy? No. Purposeful? Always.
    Dec 15 2025

    In this honest and heartfelt episode, I address the biggest assumption faced often: that being blind is "easy" or "inspirational." This episode is a conversation about the pressure to be perfect and the reality of the constant effort required to navigate the world. Learn why humor is often used to manage awkward social interactions—not just for fun, but because people sometimes struggle with how to interact. This episode validates the effort it takes to live a full life and explores how a strong sense of purpose transforms daily challenges into meaningful action.

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    14 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 20: Born Blind: What Does Vision Look Like When You Never Had It?
    Dec 8 2025

    We conclude our miniseries by tackling Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This is the specific vision loss that I, your host, have. This condition affects infants born prematurely, where abnormal blood vessel growth can lead to retinal detachment. I discuss the unique challenges of having vision loss that is present from birth, the specific experience of detachment, and how ROP impacts the development of early mobility and spatial awareness from the very beginning.


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    #theworldasiseeit #blindnessawareness #blindperspective

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    8 mins
  • The World As I See It Episode 19: The Slow Fade: Losing Sight Gradually, Starting With the Night
    Dec 1 2025

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    In part three of our series, we focus on the genetic condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). I discuss two primary characteristics: night blindness (the loss of sight in low light) and progressive tunnel vision (the gradual closing in of your visual field). How does a progressive genetic condition change your relationship with darkness and planning for the future? This episode provides a candid look at living with RP.


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    #theworldasiseeit #blindnessawareness

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    6 mins