She is a VIP: Recent Episodes
Bambi French
As a woman living with a visual impairment, you are known as VIP, but sometimes your disability can mean that you don't always feel that important.
This is the place to be if you want to hear inspirational stories, get the practical advice you need so that you can feel empowered and grow in confidence , focus on your abilities and understand that you are a Very Important Person, who has a Very Important Place in the world and that you have a Very Important Purpose to fulfil.
Are you ready to become a true VIP?
Speaking up for yourself and for the help and support you need as a person with a disability is not an easy thing to do. In this episode of the podcast, I walk you through 3 simple steps you can take to begin to build the skill of effective self advocacy.
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There are some days when living with a disability can make us feel as though our ability to choose has been taken from us. I use a piece of artwork by Harry Roseland to help me remember that choices are available to me.
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If you have been thinking lately that you don't have anything to offer because of your disability or the particular challenge you face, then this week's episode of the podcast may just help you start to change your mind and look at things a little differently.
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If you spend a lot of time thinking that you always have to prove what you are capable of doing because of your disability or challenge - this week's episode is for you.
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In this week's episode, I 'm encouraging us all to think about our individual stories and journeys with disability and how when we start to tell these stories the impact that can come from this can be far reaching.
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Welcome back to the podcast! With a new name and a new season, in this episode I share a little about what has ben going on, but more importantly, what this community will be moving towards.
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This week I’m talking to Tim Maudlin about the benefits that the practice of journaling can have, both when we are facing particular difficulties in our lives and in those times when it seems as though things are going fine.
Tim Maudlin is known as The Professional Encourager and after listening to this week's episode, you won't be able to help but be encouraged!
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Today’s episode is very special because you are about to meet my friend Nicole Rhone, the Capacity Coach, who has been instrumental in the journey that I have been on up until this point and I’m hoping that she will continue to be for the road that lies ahead.
This week you will hear about how you can take the steps to learn how to manage your capacity, find balance and live this life well even though you are living with sight loss.
CONNECT WITH NICOLE
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerhone
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Nicole_Rhone
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On this episode of the podcast, I'm talking to Daniel Lubiner, founder of the Touchpad Pro Foundation, an organization that is focused on improving the levels of braille literacy in blind and visually impaired children.
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On this episode of the podcast, I'm talking to John Grimes who is the host of the Ambiguously Blind Podcast, a show that is challenging beliefs and revealing abilities that make people extraordinary. Join John as he explores life after bacterial meningitis caused sudden blindness. He shares experiences, adaptations and connects with others to discuss living with visual impairment and overcoming life’s challenges.
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52 episodes of the podcast...a whole year's worth of episodes!!
And because there is no way that I would have got this far without this man, my husband (and podcast producer) Tim French joins me on the show today and he's sharing his perspective on our relationship and sight loss.
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On this episode of the podcast, I'm talking to Catarina Rivera about all things accessibility and inclusion.
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Evan Schwerbrock, co-founder of Cane and Able Fitness, brings his experience of sight loss has strengthened his vision and resolve to ensure that those of us in the blind and visually impaired community have access to physical activity at all levels.
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Nina is a blind therapist. She retrained as a massage therapist and facilitator after losing her right eye and the remaining sight in her left eye. Nina has had a visual impairment since 2 years of age and later lost the sight due to two accidents. Through her own recovery journey she developed a love for holistic practice and a passion for helping others.
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Website www.fivesensestherapy.co.uk
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FiveSenses.TherapyUK
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My Blog A journey so far www.blindbutsound.co.uk
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This episode may not be directly linked to blindness or visual impairment, but it is definitely linked to the concept of what it actually means to get hold of a vision for our lives and take the steps forward to create something that fulfils our unique purpose.
Taqdees Razzaq tells her story about how she has faced and overcome challenges and is now doing work that she loves while making an impact in the lives of others.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Stop worrying and Stat Living by Dale Carnegie
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There is so much emphasis in society placed on what can or can't be seen with our eyes and if we can’t see well then that is considered to be a problem.
I wonder what would happen and what we could achieve if we focused on developing how we see with our hearts and minds instead of our eyes?
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There are so many different types of community we can be involved in and it's important that we find the ones that resonate with us- our beliefs and our needs.
As a blind or visually impaired woman , there is a community here for you. A community that will support and help you to look beyond the limitations of sight loss and begin to focus on moving towards achieving your goals.
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This week I’m talking to Louise Plunkett , married mum of two who is navigating life with Stargardt disease and Chronic Illness.
Louise has taken time to reflect on her experience of living with sight loss and chronic illness, parenting with a disability and is now working on developing her skills so that she can have a positive impact in the lives of other women with similar conditions.
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Email: authentically.lou@gmail.com
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Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Embracing-Sight-Loss-Chrronic-Illness-with-Authentically-Lou-110909211481253/
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Dave Steele is an award-winning poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) in 2014, this genetic eye condition left Dave “severely sight impaired.” Together with his wife, Amy, the family grappled with the difficult diagnosis as RP quickly left Steele an unemployed father of four.
Feeling the stressors of financial debt and the loss of his independence, Dave turned to social media for support with his RP journey. He was also struck by the numerous misconceptions and stories of injustice being experienced by so many blind/visually impaired people all over the world.
When a member in one of these online groups learned of Dave’s singing background, they invited him to perform at a meeting for those living with RP and Usher Syndrome. The experience inspired Steel’s idea for his “Stand By Me RP” song. Using the classic song by Ben E. King, Dave altered the lyrics to relate to how he felt losing his own sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa. In December 2014, Dave sought permission from the band Elbow, to alter the lyrics of their song “One Day Like This.” With the band’s blessing, Steele performed his version of the song at Joanne Milne’s “Breaking the Silence” book launch.
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This is a question that I find myself asking a lot , especially when I'm faced with a particular challenge in my life.
I find myself falling into patterns of procrastination, fear and confusion all of which keep me from being able to move forward.
The added challenge that sight loss brings can compound these feelings and I don’t know about you but just as I start to think and start to believe 'yes I can do that thing' or 'yes I can achieve that goal', I’m reminded of the limitations that my visual impairment can place on my ability to be successful.
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Just because you are living with sight loss, it doesn't mean that you don't have an important part to play in life.
This week we look at how to build confidence and self esteem so that we can work towards discovering and defining our true status as VIPs.
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Building resilience is an important skill that everyone should learn to develop and if we, as the blind and visually impaired community are going to live well with sight loss, this has to be an area of our personal development journey that we take very seriously.
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As 2022 begins and as many of us think about our goals and what we would like to achieve, I want to use this first episode of this brand new year as an opportunity to reset and recast the vision and mission of She is is a VIP.
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Day five and the final day of The She is a VIP podcast highlights week!
Dr Naomi Graham and Charlotte Milburn who gave us their insight into the experiences of visually impaired children, young people and their families.
FULL EPISODE WITH NAOMI GRAHAM
FULL EPISODE WITH CHARLOTTE MILBURN
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Highlights day four - reminding you that there is so much that remains possible for you in spite of the challenges you face.
FULL EPISODE WITH TOM AND LAURA
FULL EPISODE WITH CAROLINE DAWSON
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All things fitness, mindfulness and resilience today - from Crossfit to Yoga, be inspired by what you hear in this episode to focus on getting stronger.
FULL EPISODE WITH STEPH CLISH
FULL EPISODE WITH HANNA WROBLEWSKI
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Day tow of highlights week!
Listen and see how Tim Maudin and Jo'Nia Miller use creativity to meet and overcome challenge.
FULL EPISODE WITH JO’NIA MILLER
FULL EPISODE WITH TIM MAUDIN
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What you will hear over the next five episodes are highlights of the amazing conversations with the fantastic people I was so honoured to have as my guests on the show this year.
FULL EPISODE WITH CHARLIE KRAMER
FULL EPISODE WITH NICOLE RHONE
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The end of the year is a time that many of us see as an opportunity to take some time to reflect on the year that has passed and look towards the one that lies ahead.
Reflecting and planning - two verbs that basically mean that you are looking back and looking forward. Thinking about what you have seen and what you hope to see in the future.
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From both personal and professional experience, I know how confusing and frustrating life can be after receiving a diagnosis of sight loss or indeed any other disability , one that will have a significant impact on how you are going to be able to live your life going forward.
In this week's episode, it's all about steps 5 and 6 in the series - Building your emotional, mental and physical health and Creating an Environment that supports you.
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In this week’s episode, I’m continuing with the ‘six steps to finding clarity after a diagnosis of sight loss’ series.
The focus is on steps 3 and 4 - the importance of building your network of support and getting clear about what makes you unique.
STRENGTHS FINDER 2.0
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We can all agree that getting to the point of diagnosis can be confusing, worrying and at times frustrating. The relief at finding out is good in many ways, but in a way it only opens up a space for even more questions and possible confusion.
This week is the first in a 3 part series which will hopefully help us all begin to find the clarity we need so that we can move forward with confidence.
MY SIGHT LOSS STORY
TIM MAUDIN EPISODE
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In this week’s episode, I’m talking to Dr Naomi Graham, who is helping to continue the theme of education and the development of children and young people who have additional needs and the effect that different experiences of support can have on how the future adult with a disability will be able to navigate life.
GROWING HOPE
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Love surpassing Knowledge by Dr Naomi Graham
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In this week’s episode, we are continuing with the theme of education and the development of children and young people who have additional needs and the effect that different experiences of support can have on how the future adult with a disability will be able to navigate life.
AGENTS OF HOPE PODCAST
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This week I am speaking to Charlotte Milburn and she is talking about her experience of education from the perspective of someone who has navigated the highs and lows of growing up with a visual Impairment.
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I'm talking again this week about part of my story, focusing on what I believe would have helped me move through the process of diagnosis with a little more ease.
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In this episode, Hanna Wroblewski, founder of HERU Yoga for the Blind, talks about how her personal and professional experience, within the dance world and in working with people within the visually impaired and blind community, is informing her practice and shaping her views on inclusion and the importance of developing independence.
Hanna is also the host of the HERU Yoga for the Blind Podcast, which is produced in both English and German.
HERU Yoga for the Blind - The English Edition
HERU Yoga For the Blind - Die Deutsche Edition
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Email - hello@hannawroblewski.com
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This week my daughter Madison talks about her experience of having a parent who is visually impaired.
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Today’s episode is very special because you are about to meet my friend Nicole Rhone, the Capacity Coach, who has been instrumental in the journey that I have been on up until this point and I’m hoping that she will continue to be for the road that lies ahead.
This week you will hear about how you can take the steps to learn how to manage your capacity, find balance and live this life well even though you are living with sight loss.
CONNECT WITH NICOLE
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerhone
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Nicole_Rhone
Facebook: https://bit.ly/NicoleRhoneFB
Capacity Calculator: https://bit.ly/FreeCapacityCalculator
Complimentary Capacity Check-in: https://calendly.com/nicolerhone/capacitycheck-in
Flow and Flourish Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/flowandflourish/
Flow and Flourish Podcast on Apple: https://bit.ly/FlowandFlourish
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This week I’m talking to Tim Maudin about the benefits that the practice of journaling can have, both when we are facing particular difficulties in our lives and in those times when it seems as though things are going fine.
Tim Maudlin is known as The Professional Encourager and after listening to this week's episode, you won't be able to help but be encouraged!
SAY IT WHILE YOU CAN - FREE PDF
CONNECT WITH TIM MAUDIN
HeartBook: https://timsuggests.com/sayitbambi
Website: https://dowhatyoucannow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmaudlin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DoWhatYouCanNow
Medium: https://timmaudlin.medium.com/
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Today I celebrate my 41st birthday and alongside all that I have to be thankful or, in this episode I'm taking the opportunity to make a wish - because that's what you get to do on your birthday.
Visual impairment may well be part of my reality but there is so much I still hope to see.
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I recently had a conversation with Ella Mansfield on the Agents of Hope Podcast, which is a show that is primarily for people who are working or are looking to work in the field of Educational Psychology, but many of the listeners include a wide range of people, for example teachers and parents who are involved in the education and care of children and young people who have additional needs.
I wanted to release this episode because not only does it give me yet another opportunity to tell my story, but it also helps me to clarify and hopefully helps you understand a bit more about the vision behind She is a VIP.
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Tom and Laura have lived next door to each other for 4 years and have become like family on their journey with Ramble Tag. Both have creative backgrounds, Tom was a graphic artist and trained as a fine artist. With their shared love of creativity and openness to learn about each other, Ramble Tag was inevitable.
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Are you starting again or continuing the journey?
September is here and for many of us that means we are going back to or starting work again following some time off over the summer.
I don't know about you but I have mixed feelings about starting again and this is what I talk about in this week's episode.
Sometimes I feel excited to start again, I'm excited about what's ahead and the possibilities available to me, other times I can feel anxious and worried about what might happen.
So I'm deciding to look at this September as a continuation of my journey rather than starting again.
If I'm continuing the journey that means I get to bring everything that that I have been through, everything that I have learned and every mistake that I've made, build upon it all and hopefully become wiser, stronger and able to see more clearly the steps that I am supposed to be taking right now.
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After you have received a diagnosis of a visual impairment or any other type of disability, there is a 'gap' that forms between hearing that information and then figuring out how and in which direction you are going to move forward with your life.
In this episode, I'm highlighting the importance of 'minding the gap'. How you choose to navigate this space, whether it's with pessimism or positivity, will determine how well you continue your journey.
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In this episode, I had a conversation with Crossfit Coach, Steph Clish, in which we talked about the benefits of ensuring that we remain physically strong and healthy and how important it is that we choose courage over fear.
Steph is a product , people and fitness enthusiast. She is Head of Operations at software company, Wordnerds and is also a part-time Crossfit coach.
The Very Important Points from this episode:
- Understand that you can do what others can, maybe not in the same way, but you can.
- Everyone has different aspects of their physical fitness that they need help with, you might feel like you’re the only one, but you're not.
- Your strength will come from building community.
- Your mindset will shift with physical activity.
- You can move past the barriers that you face.
- Make the initial jump and do it again and again until it’s second nature
- The fears that we have are much worse in our head.
- Courage is not the absence of fear, courage is about feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
- You can do more than you thought you could do .
- You are not measuring yourself against anyone else - this about you and your personal growth.
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Today I’m talking to Caroline Dawson, about how we can all learn to live lives that are not determined by the limitations that we face and how when we choose to focus on the vision and purpose that has been uniquely set out for us, we will start to see the positive impact for ourselves and those around us.
LIFE VINEYARD CHURCH
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In this week’s episode, I’m talking about ‘How your difference can be the difference'.
We should take pride in the fact that there are differences between us - they’re what make us unique - and I don’t know about you - but I quite like knowing that there isn’t anyone else like me on the planet!
Having a disability, such as a visual impairment, is however, one of those differences that we could easily say that we would rather not have.
Disability, for many of us, can be a difference that, instead of making us feel proud about all that we are, can make us feel ‘less than’ and that we don’t measure up because of the limitations that our conditions place on our lives.
So how do we as individuals and a community work towards allowing our differences to be the difference that others need?
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How do we as VIPs, learn to recognise the beauty that lies in something that appears on the outside to be broken?
I have often thought about Stargardts, the eye disease that has caused my sight loss, as the part of me that is broken - the part that can’t be used and is of no use to me or anyone else.
My eyes don’t function in the way that others do and this can’t be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses.
And at the moment, there is no cure.
Some ordinary tasks are more difficult and take a lot more time and planning than normal if I’m going to be able to do them well.
Are my eyes broken? I suppose that’s one way of putting it.
Then I start to think about what we tend to do with things that are broken or no longer of use to us - we find a way of clearing out and getting rid of those things.
But as VIPs we can’t get rid of our eyes, no matter how severe our level of sight loss is.
What we need to work on is how we can find the beauty, strength and possibility that lies in what appears to be broken.
THE ART OF KINTSUGI
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HOW TO DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE
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HOW TO DEFINE YOUR CORE VALUES
https://mailchi.mp/61a55e96f578/how-to-define-your-core-values-in-3-simple-steps
In this week’s episode, I’m speaking to Jo’Nia Miller.
I’m sure that you will be inspired by her story and the wisdom that she has to share as much as I have been.
Jo’Nia is a shining example of all that She is a VIP stands for.
Here’s her bio.
Welcome to the world as seen through the eyes of Jo’Nia Miller! I discovered early on that drawing was my purpose and my gift. I use my creativity and imagination to bring my artwork to life. I am inspired to create pieces that depict the many facets of women. We are diverse, beautiful, unique, powerful, courageous, and passionate. Even as a visually impaired woman, I can see these truths about all women!
As a visually impaired woman I have never allowed my impairment to prevent me from creating art and impacting others through my work. Through my art I want to inspire others to never stop dreaming and to continually pursue their purpose regardless of life’s challenges.
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Charlie Kramer about all things vision and how important it is that we all, with or without sight loss, take the time and space to nurture and grow what’s on the inside of each and everyone of us so that we can all step up to and into who we have been created to be.
Before we get into the episode, here’s what you need to know about Charlie.
Legally blind from Retinitis Pigmentosa, Charlie Kramer unites, magnetizes and elevates those around him. A touring blind speaker and musical artist, Charlie has travelled across North America, Israel and Australia sharing his talent and message.
Recently featured in USA Today, Charlie is a Disability + Inclusion advocate and coach. He utilizes his blindness as a tool to educate people on the importance of inclusion, equality and radical self-acceptance.
As the Founder and Creative Director of the blindfolded singing and healing experience, Singing in the Dark, Charlie helps others to face their challenges and uncover the many blessings within their lives through music and meditation.
His newly released album “Blind” is a raw portrayal of his journey in accepting his disability and using it as a positive force for change.
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https://charliekramervision.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/CharlieKramerVision
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HOW TO DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE
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HOW TO DEFINE YOUR CORE VALUES
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This week is the sixth and final part of this series where we are looking at the six zones of vision that make up the VISION CENTRED PROCESS.
The vision centred process is my way of helping you make sense of where and how to start your journey towards a life of more clarity and purpose.
The Zone of Nurture is about how we take care of ourselves and how we take care of the new mindset and practices that we are building so that we can thrive whilst living life as a visually impaired person.
The work that takes place through each of the different zones of vision can be intense and with this in mind, I know and I want you to know that it is so important that we learn how to take the time to nurture the new thing that is growing within us.
So my question for all of us today is how are we planning to make sure that the vision we are building grows strong because we are taking care of ourselves and sticking (as much as possible) to the new routines and practices we have begun to implement?
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The ability to adjust and settle into a new way of doing things isn’t easy - especially if you have been so used to things being a certain way and then it seems like all of a sudden, those things you thought you knew and were easily able to do, are no longer a reality for you.
How can we begin to adjust to the challenges that sight loss will bring, so that we can start to become all that we have been created to be?
This episode looks at three ways in which we can continue the journey towards realising our true status as VIPs.
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Continuing to work through the building blocks of the vision centred process- the steps we can take to help us get clear about who we are and who we have been created to be.
This week is all about IMPLEMENTATION -how do we take what we are learning and actually make it work for us in the very specific way we need it to?
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This episode is the third in the six-part series where I’m explaining each of the steps in the Vision centred process that I outlined in episode 4.
So this week we are focusing on the Zone of Strength.
Within this Zone of Vision, our attention is directed towards making sure that we are making a conscious effort to grow stronger in key areas of our lives.
Along my journey of developing a clear vision for my life, I too looked at the different areas of my life that needed a bit more of my attention.
I started to realise that the things I wanted to improve on were actually only symptoms that had come from me having ignored to a lesser or greater extent, my development and growth in three broad areas:
My physical, spiritual and emotional and mental health.
Coming to an understanding as to how these areas form the foundation for everything we want to do and achieve in our lives is so important. And yes, I’ll say it again, especially when you are living with a disability.
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Are you clear about who you are and who you have been created to be?
This episode takes a look at the zone of vision that is focused on helping to define your identity, helping you understand what makes you - you.
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HOW TO DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE
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This week is the first in a six-part series where we look in more detail at each of the steps in the VISION centred process.
This episode is all about the Zone of Values - establishing or reminding ourselves of what our Core Values are, in other words, the principles or beliefs that each of us hold and are of central importance to how we live our lives.
If our vision is going to become clearer, getting clarity about what and who we value is a good place to start.
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In this week's episode, I outline the V.I.S.I.O.N centred process that I use to help build and develop clearer vision.
There are six stages, or 'zones' involved in the process:
The Zone of VALUES
The Zone of IDENTITY
The Zone of STRENGTH
The Zone of IMPLEMENTATION
The Zone of ORIENTATION
The Zone of NURTURE
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The Zones of V.I.S.I.O.N
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Is there a difference between Sight Loss and Vision Loss?
Sight and vision are interchangeable words that are used to talk about how well we can physically see what we are doing and where we are going.
Depending on the type of sight loss, we have varying degrees of control over what happens.
But I have learnt over the years that what we do have is complete control over what happens to our vision.
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When we feel like giving up, we need to remember the reasons why we have to keep going.
Sight loss can lead to a drastic change to the way we do life. The feelings of worry and fear are a definite reality and will be present in our lives from time to time to a lesser or greater extent.
We have to find ways of managing what we are feeling so that we don't become overwhelmed.
There will be so many times when we feel like giving up but we need to find the people and practices that will help us stay on track.
We have not been placed on this earth to do the things that others are doing in the same way that they are doing them.
What are the dreams and goals that we will miss out on if we give up?
Who are the people that will miss out if we give up?
If we are going to live up to our true status as VIPs, then giving up is not an option.
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Today I want to talk about why this podcast exists.
It has been born out of my own personal experience, both in my life as a woman living with a visual impairment but also from working with children, young people and their families who are also dealing with different types of visual impairment and trying to navigate life with the ups and downs that this brings.
I was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease at 14 and from that day of diagnosis I have been on a journey of trying to understand what this means for my life and building the confidence and resilience that will help me rise above this barrier and keep moving forward.
I have worked with so many people who are experiencing similar things, wondering if they will ever be able to achieve success and realise their dreams.
I want you to know that life can be lived fully even when you live with a physical limitation like this.
You may not have 20/20 vision but this does not mean that you do not have a clear purpose to fulfil.
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Hello! I’m Bambi French and you are listening to the She is a VIP podcast!
This is the show for you if you, like me , are a woman living with or caring for someone who has a Visual Impairment.
Living life as a Visually Impaired Person (or VIP) definitely has it’s ups and downs and sometimes the day to day challenges that we face can make us feel doubtful about how important we really are.
This is a show that will inspire and empower you to see that your VIP status stretches way beyond your visual impairment.
Each week you will hear about how you can build the confidence you need to move forward and truly understand that you are a Very Important Person who holds a Very Important Place in this world and that you have a Very Important Purpose to fulfil.
So from one VIP to another - make sure that you download and subscribe to the She is a VIP podcast, and I can’t wait to see the change and growth that is going to happen in you and through you, as you take the steps towards becoming a true VIP!