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To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights &amp; Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.


]]></description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen in as people facing vision loss share their insights about what has helped them cope and adjust.&nbsp;To listen to this show on the telephone, call (847) 558-1317.

To share your insights, just leave us a message on our Insights &amp; Sound Bites podcast voicemail by calling (847) 512-4867. Or, select the "submit your insights" button below to record right from this web page or use your smartphone or computer to record yourself and email it to podcast@HadleyHelps.org.


]]></itunes:summary><copyright>Hadley 2022</copyright><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Non-Profit"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Hadley</itunes:name><itunes:email>podcast@hadleyhelps.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</itunes:author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><language>en-us</language><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Insights_Sound_Bites_3000x3000_0.jpg"/><image><url>https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Insights_Sound_Bites_3000x3000_0.jpg</url><title><![CDATA[Insights & Sound Bites]]></title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-and-sound-bites</link></image><item key="0"><title>"It's something that carries me through the emotions when it's hard."</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-something-carries-me-through-emotions-when-its-hard</link><description>The impact vision loss had on Todd's life was profound. Through cycles of anger and depression, he often took it out on those who cared most about him. Then he started channeling those emotions into a new activity, and that made all the difference for him and his family.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2026-04-02.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-something-carries-me-through-emotions-when-its-hard</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026-04-02_Todd_Dugal_Its_something_that_carries_me_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026-04-02_Todd_Dugal_Its_something_that_carries_me_%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="1"><title>"I had to deal with the reality of the situation"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-had-deal-reality-situation</link><description>When Pat was diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease, her doctor told her she wouldn't go completely blind, but her life would change forever. And while it's been a hard road, she's found some things along the way that help.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2026-02-05.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-had-deal-reality-situation</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/2026-02-05_Pat_Kosmerl_I_had_to_deal_with_the_reality_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/2026-02-05_Pat_Kosmerl_I_had_to_deal_with_the_reality_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="2"><title>"People are accepting there"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/people-are-accepting-there</link><description>Debbie has found a place near her that helps unleash her creative streak and her desire to give back to the community, a place where how much she can see doesn't matter.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2026-01-22.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/people-are-accepting-there</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026-01-22_Debbie_Morgan_People_are_accepting_there_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026-01-22_Debbie_Morgan_People_are_accepting_there_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="3"><title>"There's no way around it, just a way through it"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/theres-no-way-around-it-just-way-through-it</link><description>Doug was filled with uncertainty after realizing that the vision he lost was unlikely to be restored. His anxiety grew as the silver bullet he hoped for never materialized. But he did find things that helped him manage and continue to live his life with purpose.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2026-01-08.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/theres-no-way-around-it-just-way-through-it</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026-01-08_Doug_Morris_Theres_no_way_around_it_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026-01-08_Doug_Morris_Theres_no_way_around_it_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="4"><title>"It's humbling, but I'm willing to try."</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-humbling-im-willing-try</link><description>When Nancy's vision deteriorated to the point that it was challenging to navigate streets of a neighborhood she walked for decades, it was humbling. But a friend's comment surprised and inspired her. Her perspective started to shift.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-12-25.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-humbling-im-willing-try</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/2025-12-25_Nancy_Kranjac_Its_humbling_but_Im_willing_to_try_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/2025-12-25_Nancy_Kranjac_Its_humbling_but_Im_willing_to_try_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="5"><title>"Unless you go through it yourself, you don't know."</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/unless-you-go-through-it-yourself-you-dont-know</link><description>Macular degeneration was no stranger to Valerie, her mom had the condition. Early into her own diagnosis of AMD, treatments worked well and her vision remained stable. Over time, however, she noticed more significant changes, which became increasingly challenging both emotionally and physically. That's when she began to change her perspective, and that change made all the difference.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-12-11.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/unless-you-go-through-it-yourself-you-dont-know</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/2025-12-11_Valerie_Kubicki_Unless_you_go_through_it_yourself_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-12/2025-12-11_Valerie_Kubicki_Unless_you_go_through_it_yourself_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="6"><title>"Sometimes you can't help but laugh"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/sometimes-you-cant-help-laugh</link><description>Scott went to multiple specialists in search of a cure for his eye disease. He would often sit and just think about going blind. But one day a son's random comment took his mind off of everything and reconnected the family.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-11-25.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/sometimes-you-cant-help-laugh</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-11-25_Scotty_Stecher_Sometimes_you_cant_help_but_laugh_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-11-25_Scotty_Stecher_Sometimes_you_cant_help_but_laugh_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="7"><title>"I've gotten to know myself better"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-gotten-know-myself-better</link><description>When Elizabeth lost her vision in an auto accident, she went into survival mode. As she began to rebuild her life, she found certain connections and activities helped her focus less on her limitations and more on a renewed sense of purpose.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-11-13.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-gotten-know-myself-better</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-11-13_Elizabeth_Ive_gotten_to_know_myself_better_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025-11-13_Elizabeth_Ive_gotten_to_know_myself_better_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="8"><title>"I've got to live. I can't merely exist."</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-got-live-i-cant-merely-exist</link><description>When Eddie lost a fair amount of vision, she was scared and didn&#x2019;t know how she was going to cope. But she found a source of strength and inspiration.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-10-30.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-got-live-i-cant-merely-exist</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-30_Eddie_Dell_Ive_got_to_live_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-30_Eddie_Dell_Ive_got_to_live_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="9"><title>"This can be a lonely business"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/can-be-lonely-business</link><description>As Kenneth lost most of his sight to glaucoma, he was feeling increasingly isolated and alone. Then he made a commitment, forcing himself to find ways to stay connected to the rest of the world.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-10-16.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/can-be-lonely-business</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-16_Kenneth_Crooks_This_can_be_a_lonely_business_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-16_Kenneth_Crooks_This_can_be_a_lonely_business_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="10"><title>"None of us know our future"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/none-us-know-our-future</link><description>When Carol Lee was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, she was angry and frustrated. Over time, resentment began to fade a bit and the shock wore off. Gradually, her perspective started to shift.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-10-02.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/none-us-know-our-future</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-02_Carolee_Dawson_None_of_us_know_our_future_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/2025-10-02_Carolee_Dawson_None_of_us_know_our_future_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="11"><title>"I didn't have to figure it out on my own"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-didnt-have-figure-it-out-my-own</link><description>When Cliff unexpectedly lost a fair amount of his sight, he felt overwhelmed. But with time, he found a way forward.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-09-18.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-didnt-have-figure-it-out-my-own</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025-09-18_Cliff_Hochberg_I_didnt_have_to_figure_it_out_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025-09-18_Cliff_Hochberg_I_didnt_have_to_figure_it_out_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="12"><title>"I don't want to give up"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-dont-want-give</link><description>Thomas is experiencing many challenges of late, including vision loss. He finds inspiration and hope knowing he's not alone.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-09-04.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 4 Sep 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-dont-want-give</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025-09-04_Thomas_I_dont_want_to_give_up_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/2025-09-04_Thomas_I_dont_want_to_give_up_CAPTION_0.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="13"><title>"Not butterflies and rainbows. This is hard stuff."</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/not-butterflies-and-rainbows-hard-stuff</link><description>Nikki has lost her vision due to a rare autoimmune disease. While she appreciates positive bits of advice and encouragement, she also stays grounded in the struggles she's facing and knows others do, too. She's feeling the loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-08-21.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/not-butterflies-and-rainbows-hard-stuff</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025-08-21_Nikki_Leathers_Not_butterflies_and_rainbows_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025-08-21_Nikki_Leathers_Not_butterflies_and_rainbows_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="14"><title>"You tap into other things when you lose some vision"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-tap-other-things-when-you-lose-some-vision</link><description>When a favorite hobby became more difficult for Dianne due to glaucoma, she learned to tap into something else. It turned out to be the ideal thing.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-08-07.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-tap-other-things-when-you-lose-some-vision</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025-08-07_Dianne_Gavin_You_tap_into_other_things_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/2025-08-07_Dianne_Gavin_You_tap_into_other_things_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="15"><title>"I had a lot of anger ... and learned to let that go"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-had-lot-anger-and-learned-let-go</link><description>Peter's sight slowly but steadily worsened over the course of several years. When he had to give up driving, his self-image took a hit. Working through his emotions has helped him cope and adjust.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-07-24.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-had-lot-anger-and-learned-let-go</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-07-24_Peter_Sherrill_I_had_a_lot_of_anger_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-07-24_Peter_Sherrill_I_had_a_lot_of_anger_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="16"><title>"It's a work in progress"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-work-progress</link><description>Sherry's vision loss has been gradual yet relentless. Asking for help to do things she used to be able to do on her own is a challenge for her, as it is for many. But she's finding some new tools and new ways to do things.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-07-10.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-work-progress</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-07-10_Cheri_Brockway_Its_a_work_in_progress_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/2025-07-10_Cheri_Brockway_Its_a_work_in_progress_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="17"><title>"I think I can"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-think-i-can</link><description>Carolyn lost much of her vision after several glaucoma surgeries, leaving her feeling angry and discouraged. But a familiar childhood story inspired her to keep trying, even when tasks seemed impossible.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-06-26.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-think-i-can</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-06-26_Carolyn_Johnson_I_think_I_can_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-06-26_Carolyn_Johnson_I_think_I_can_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="18"><title>"I haven't given up"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-havent-given</link><description>Learning he would never see again was heartbreaking for Shannon. Embracing what challenged him, Shannon discovered strength in the unfamiliar.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-06-12.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-havent-given</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/insights-I-havent-given-up-PODCAST_0.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/2025-06-12_Shannon_Wood_I_havent_given_up_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="19"><title>"Makes me feel less isolated"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/makes-me-feel-less-isolated</link><description>The week Jessica was diagnosed with an eye disease that would progressively impair her vision, she also found out she had cancer. A few things have helped her continue to feel strong and less isolated.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-05-29.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/makes-me-feel-less-isolated</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/2025-05-29_Jessica_Simmel_Makes_me_feel_less_isolated_PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/2025-05-29_Jessica_Simmel_Makes_me_feel_less_isolated_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="20"><title>"I have to go on with my life"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-have-go-my-life</link><description>Jack's vision has been declining for years. The hardest part for him is that it just keeps changing, so he needs to keep adapting. A routine Jack's wife put in place for the couple has helped him cope and adjust.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-05-15.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-have-go-my-life</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Jack-Royalty-I-have-to-go-on-with-my-life-PODCAST.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/2025-05-15_Jack_Royalty_I_have_to_go_on_with_my_life_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="21"><title>"Having the courage to keep moving"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/having-courage-keep-moving</link><description>Losing a fair amount of her vision brought with it a series of other losses for Dia. She began to feel depressed and very fearful. However, she gradually started giving herself pep talks and reconnecting with the things that bring her joy.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-05-01.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/having-courage-keep-moving</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2025-05-01_Dia_Kraft_Having_the_courage_to_keep_moving_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="22"><title>"The best thing I ever did"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/best-thing-i-ever-did</link><description>Julia had always lived life on her own terms. So, when vision loss meant giving up her car keys, she used a white cane or her husband's arm to guide her steps, and kept going. Still, she noticed a change in how others treated her&#x2026; until she made a decision she now calls, "the best thing I ever did."</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-04-17.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/best-thing-i-ever-did</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2025-04-17_Julia_Spencer_The_best_thing_I_ever_did_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="23"><title>"Doing things that scare me... because I want to live"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/doing-things-scare-me-because-i-want-live</link><description>When the scenario Leighann had feared for years finally happened and glaucoma took much of her vision, it hit her hard. But her desire to keep living meant challenging herself&#x2014;even when it scared her.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-04-03.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 3 Apr 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/doing-things-scare-me-because-i-want-live</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-04/2025-04-03_Leighann_Fuller_Doing_things_that_scare_me_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="24"><title>"I can make something out of what I have left"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-can-make-something-out-what-i-have-left</link><description>Michael's vision loss led him down a long, uncomfortable road, discovering what he had to let go of and what he could still hold on to for his future. He continues to challenge himself to try new things.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-03-20.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-can-make-something-out-what-i-have-left</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025-03-20_Michael_Stinger_I_can_make_something_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="25"><title>"I'm not as scared"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-scared</link><description>Tamisue's eyesight has diminished to the point where she feels stuck between two worlds&#x2014;not enough vision to function as she once did, but not fully blind. She fears her world going completely dark. However, an addition to her life has made a tremendous difference for both her and her family.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-03-06.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 6 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-scared</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-03/2025-03-06_Tammy_Sue_Blastone_Im_not_as_scared_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="26"><title>"The hardest thing was adjusting to the loss"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/hardest-thing-was-adjusting-loss</link><description>The loss Tom feels regarding his vision is complicated because it is ongoing. Acceptance has not come easy. Through the years, though, he has come to approach life a bit differently.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-02-20.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/hardest-thing-was-adjusting-loss</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/2025-02-20_Tom_Large_The_hardest_thing_was_adjusting_to_the_loss_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="27"><title>"I felt sorry for myself"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-felt-sorry-myself</link><description>Anne's declining vision had her feeling down and sorry for herself. But two gifts&#x2014;one she gave and one she received&#x2014;helped turn things around for her.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-02-06.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 6 Feb 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-felt-sorry-myself</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/2025-02-06_Anne_Buckley_I_felt_sorry_for_myself_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="28"><title>"It gave me a sense of meaning"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-gave-me-sense-meaning</link><description>Glaucoma advanced to the point where Ron found it too difficult to do the volunteer work he loved in retirement. Still, he found a way to pull himself out of the hole he felt he was in and continue to give back.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-01-23.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-gave-me-sense-meaning</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025-01-23%20Ron%20Peterson%20-%20It%20gave%20me%20a%20sense%20of%20meaning%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="29"><title>"I really got into the things I could still do"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-really-got-things-i-could-still-do</link><description>Diabetic retinopathy has taken more and more of Charles's vision. To cope, he is learning new approaches to life AND leaning into areas of passion that don't rely on sight.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2025-01-09.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 9 Jan 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-really-got-things-i-could-still-do</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025-01-09_Charles_Cowart_I_really_got_into_the_things_I_could_still_do_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="30"><title>"I was given a ticket to travel without embarrassment"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-was-given-ticket-travel-without-embarrassment</link><description>Bruce's vision had been decreasing for years. When it reached the point where he was tripping over objects and bumping into people, he felt embarrassed and kept his vision loss a secret. His wife convinced him to try something new.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-12-26.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-was-given-ticket-travel-without-embarrassment</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024-12-26_Bruce_Wyland_I_was_given_a_ticket_to_travel_without_embarrassment_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="31"><title>"You start doing what you can"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-start-doing-what-you-can</link><description>Marie grieved the loss of her vision, and still does. Yet, on a sunny August morning, she came to a realization that made all the difference in the world.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-12-12.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-start-doing-what-you-can</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024-12-12_Marie_Woodcox_You_start_doing_what_you_can_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="32"><title>"I get out there and I still do what I can"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-get-out-there-and-i-still-do-what-i-can</link><description>Terry's doctor told him, "There's nothing more we can do. You'll never drive again," and he was distraught. Then he recalled his military days as a Marine and sailor, and that got him through.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-11-28.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-get-out-there-and-i-still-do-what-i-can</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-11-28_Terry_Muller_I_get_out_there_and_I_still_do_what_I_can_CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="33"><title>"It's psychological, physical, mental, and spiritual"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-psychological-physical-mental-and-spiritual</link><description><![CDATA[When Emma lost her sight in just a few months, she struggled to cope.&nbsp;She felt alone, her insecurities grew, and self-esteem plummeted.&nbsp;With time, she came to a new understanding and that helped her tremendously.]]></description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-11-14.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-psychological-physical-mental-and-spiritual</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-11-14_Emma_Daniels_Its_psychological_physical_mental_and_spiritual_CAPTION_0.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="34"><title>"You don't have to see it to feel it"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-dont-have-see-it-feel-it</link><description>Dave calls his experience with vision loss a slow torture. In the face of this, however, he has found a sense of inspiration in explorers, history, and an activity you wouldn't typically connect with vision loss, sightseeing.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-10-31.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-dont-have-see-it-feel-it</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-10-31%20David%20Lehmann%20-%20You%20don%27t%20have%20to%20see%20it%20to%20feel%20it%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="35"><title>"They're very comforting"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/theyre-very-comforting</link><description><![CDATA[When Albert's vision decreased to the point that he could no longer read print anymore, he found it stressful. &nbsp;But he's found a new source of comfort that helps him quite a bit.]]></description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-10-17.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/theyre-very-comforting</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-10-17%20Albert%20Papazoni%20-%20They%27re%20very%20comforting%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="36"><title>"It's a part of me now"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-part-me-now</link><description>Jayne can feel isolated living with her eye disease, spending much of her days forcing herself to focus on things that have become blurry. The stress can be overwhelming, causing her to shut down. But there's one area of life that now brings her more joy than ever before.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-10-03.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 3 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-part-me-now</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-10-03%20Jayne%20Surrena%20-%20It%27s%20a%20part%20of%20me%20now%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="37"><title>"It gave me hope that I could do this"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-gave-me-hope-i-could-do</link><description>When Jeffry lost his sight, he felt a loss of control, a loss of dignity. Then, he began his long road to empowerment, one small goal at a time.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-09-19.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-gave-me-hope-i-could-do</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-09-19%20Jeffrey%20Richer%20-%20It%20gave%20me%20hope%20that%20I%20could%20do%20this%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="38"><title>"My emotions were everywhere"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/my-emotions-were-everywhere</link><description>Marilyn went through bouts of anxiety and depression with her vision loss and still grieves the loss several years into her journey. She also decided to do something for herself which has helped tremendously.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-09-05.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 5 Sep 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/my-emotions-were-everywhere</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-09-05%20Marilyn%20Bohm%20-%20My%20emotions%20were%20everywhere%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="39"><title>"I have my bad days and my better days"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-have-my-bad-days-and-my-better-days</link><description>Learning to live with vision loss wasn't always easy for Pam. But with time, her bad days are fewer.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-08-22.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-have-my-bad-days-and-my-better-days</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-08-22%20Pam%20Harris%20-%20I%20have%20my%20bad%20days%20as%20well%20as%20my%20better%20days%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="40"><title>"I found some direction"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-some-direction</link><description>Jennifer didn't know what to do or who to go to for help as her vision was fading. Then, by chance, she found some help. She found some direction.The book referenced in this episode is "Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight"</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-08-08.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 8 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-some-direction</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-08-08%20Jennifer%20Love%20-%20I%20found%20some%20direction%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="41"><title>"My phantom vision"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/my-phantom-vision</link><description><![CDATA[When Carmel heard a Hadley podcast, it helped her understand what had been happening to her along with her vision loss—something she had nicknamed her "phantom vision."Carmel mentions an episode of our sister podcast, Hadley Presents.&nbsp; Here's a link to that episode on Vision Loss and Charles Bonnet Syndrome.&nbsp;]]></description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-07-25.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/my-phantom-vision</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-07-25%20Carmel%20Anderson%20-%20My%20phantom%20vision%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="42"><title>"I love to cook and I'm not stopping"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-love-cook-and-im-not-stopping</link><description>It was tough for Linda to give up driving and she was heartbroken when reading became difficult. She felt her world was shrinking. But then she asked for help.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-07-11.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-love-cook-and-im-not-stopping</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-07-11%20Linda%20LeCuyer%20-%20I%20love%20to%20cook%20and%20I%27m%20not%20stopping%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="43"><title>"I'm not alone"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-alone</link><description>Ashia felt all alone in her vision loss. No one around her knew what she was going through. Then she found something that gave her hope.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-06-27.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-alone</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-06-27%20Ashia%20James%20-%20I%27m%20not%20alone%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="44"><title>"I'm not excluded from life"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-excluded-life</link><description>Dennis found that many aspects of life with vision loss can be a struggle. Then he found something that turned that around.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-06-13.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/im-not-excluded-life</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-06-13%20Dennis%20Wright%20-%20Not%20excluded%20from%20life%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="45"><title>"Paying it forward"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/paying-it-forward</link><description>Judy has lived with progressive vision loss for many years. She's found a way that helps her cope and adjust.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-05-30.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/paying-it-forward</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-05-30%20Judy%20Davis%20-%20Paying%20it%20forward%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="46"><title>"I stopped hiding it"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-stopped-hiding-it</link><description>For years Bill hid his vision loss from others. He was self-conscious about it. Then, he decided to open up.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-05-16.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-stopped-hiding-it</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-05-16%20Bill%20Hartman%20-%20I%20stopped%20hiding%20it%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="47"><title>"These stories help tremendously"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/these-stories-help-tremendously</link><description>For Cynthia, every story shared helps her on her own journey with vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-05-02.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/these-stories-help-tremendously</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-05-02%20Cynthia%20-%20These%20stories%20help%20tremendously%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="48"><title>"That really changed my life"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/really-changed-my-life</link><description>Living with low vision meant Karen was constantly explaining to others what she can and can't see. Then she found a tool that has made a big difference.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-04-18.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/really-changed-my-life</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-04-18%20Karen%20Mongiello%20-%20That%20really%20changed%20my%20life%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="49"><title>"I lost my license and found acceptance"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-lost-my-license-and-found-acceptance</link><description>Having to give up the car keys was traumatic for Eugenia. She worried about becoming isolated until she found a new way.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-04-04.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-lost-my-license-and-found-acceptance</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-04-04%20Eugenia%20DeReu%20-%20I%20lost%20my%20license%20and%20found%20acceptance%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="50"><title>"I found something to do"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-something-do</link><description>This week, hear how rediscovering a favorite activity helped Celia find balance as she adjusts to vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-03-21.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-something-do</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-03-21%20Celia%20Petersen%20-%20I%20found%20something%20to%20do%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="51"><title>"I pick myself up"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-pick-myself</link><description>Denise can struggle with the slow but continuous loss of vision she's facing. But she's found a way to pick herself up on a bad day.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-03-07.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-pick-myself</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-03-07%20Denise%20Schweizer%20-%20I%20pick%20myself%20up%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="52"><title>"I take it one day at a time"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-take-it-one-day-time</link><description>Listen in as Vanessa shares what has helped keep her from feeling hopeless and defeated due to vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-02-22.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-take-it-one-day-time</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/insights-3000-time.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-02-22%20Vanessa%20Pruit%20-%20I%20take%20it%20one%20day%20at%20a%20time%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="53"><title>"That really sustained me"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/really-sustained-me</link><description>Stacy shares with us how being honest about her vision loss with her friends and coworkers has made all the difference in the world.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-02-08.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/really-sustained-me</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/insights-3000-sustained.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-02-08%20Stacy%20from%20Denver%20-%20That%20really%20sustained%20me%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="54"><title>"I've lost...but I've gained"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-lostbut-ive-gained</link><description>For many, having to give up the car keys due to vision loss is traumatic. Deb felt it too. Then, during a call to arrange transportation for herself, a new door opened.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-01-25.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ive-lostbut-ive-gained</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/insights-3000-lost-gained.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-01-25%20Deborah%20Reed%20-%20I%27ve%20lost%20but%20I%27ve%20gained%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="55"><title>"How would you help if it wasn't YOU?"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/how-would-you-help-if-it-wasnt-you</link><description>Listen in as Anne describes how a question posed to her shifted her perspective for living with vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2024-01-11.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/how-would-you-help-if-it-wasnt-you</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/insights-3000-help.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2024-01-11%20Anne%20Rinard%20-%20How%20would%20you%20help%20if%20it%20wasn%27t%20you%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="56"><title>"A hobby and so much more"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/hobby-and-so-much-more</link><description><![CDATA[This week, William shares how learning to continue with his favorite hobby, even with vision loss, has been therapeutic—and uplifting.&nbsp; Here's the link to his website&nbsp;https://www.blindtruths.org/]]></description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-12-28.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/hobby-and-so-much-more</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/insights-3000-hobby.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-12-28%20William%20Chapman%20-%20A%20hobby%20and%20so%20much%20more%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="57"><title>"The secret was killing me"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/secret-was-killing-me</link><description>This week Angela shares how she struggled to get around due to vision loss, how she tried to hide it from others, and what helped her.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-12-14.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/secret-was-killing-me</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/insights-3000-secret.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-12-14%20Angela%20Delgado%20-%20The%20secret%20was%20killing%20me%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="58"><title>"I found my community"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-my-community</link><description><![CDATA[This week we hear from Appreciate. She found that a Facebook group,&nbsp;The International Blind Cafe, gave her a source of comfort and encouragement.]]></description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-11-30.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-my-community</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/insights-3000-community.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-11-30%20Appreciate%20Wellspring%20-%20I%20found%20my%20community%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="59"><title>"Be careful what I tell myself"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/be-careful-what-i-tell-myself</link><description>Marian's inner voice had her living in fear. Listen in as she shares how she redirected that voice to be more helpful for her.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-11-16.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/be-careful-what-i-tell-myself</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/insights-3000-careful.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-11-16%20Marian%20McKee%20-%20Be%20careful%20what%20I%20tell%20myself%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="60"><title>"The gift that keeps on giving"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/gift-keeps-giving</link><description>This week Dorrie shares how technology has made all the difference for her in living with vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-11-02.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/gift-keeps-giving</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/insights-3000-gift.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-11-02%20Dorrie%20Rush%20-%20The%20gift%20that%20keeps%20on%20giving%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="61"><title>"Holding on to hope"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/holding-hope</link><description>Today we hear from Ed who shares how the source of hope for him has changed with time.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-10-19.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/holding-hope</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/insights-holding-hope3000.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-10-19%20Ed%20McDaniel%20-%20Holding%20on%20to%20hope%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="62"><title>"Don't let this steal your joy"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/dont-let-steal-your-joy</link><description>Listen in as Cindy shares how advice from her son helped her adjust to her new normal.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-10-05.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/dont-let-steal-your-joy</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/insights-joy-3000_0.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-10-05%20Cindy%20Scott%20Huisman%20-%20Don%27t%20let%20this%20steal%20your%20joy%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="63"><title>"I didn't have a choice"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-didnt-have-choice</link><description>Listen in as Tim recalls a conversation with a store clerk and how it helped him adjust to life with vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-09-21.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-didnt-have-choice</guid><itunes:image href="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/insights-choice3000.jpg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-09-21%20Tim%20Shelton%20-%20I%20didn%27t%20have%20a%20choice%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="64"><title>"It's not my whole life"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-not-my-whole-life</link><description>Listen in as Alice shares a boyfriend's advice from many years ago. Words that give her hope, even today.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-09-07.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-not-my-whole-life</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-09-07%20Alice%20from%20Myanmar%20-%20It%27s%20not%20my%20whole%20life%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="65"><title>"It's not often we encounter an angel"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-not-often-we-encounter-angel</link><description>Listen in as Bill shares how a chance encounter changed his perspective on vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-08-24.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-not-often-we-encounter-angel</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-08-24%20Bill%20Massey%20-%20It%27s%20not%20often%20we%20encounter%20an%20angel%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="66"><title>"That was the turning point for me"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/was-turning-point-me</link><description>Listen in as Ruth shares how her frustration and impatience turned around with just one phone call.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-08-10.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/was-turning-point-me</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-08-10%20Ruth%20Alhilali%20-%20That%20was%20the%20turning%20point%20for%20me%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="67"><title>"I wasn't living my truth"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-wasnt-living-my-truth</link><description>Listen in as Sam shares how he struggled trying to hide his vision loss-and how he finally turned the corner.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-07-27.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-wasnt-living-my-truth</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-07-27%20Sam%20Seavey%20-%20I%20wasn%27t%20living%20my%20truth%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="68"><title>"I keep trying"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-keep-trying</link><description>Listen in as Eugenia describes how her own determination and the support of friends helped her keep moving forward.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-07-13.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-keep-trying</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-07-13%20Eugenia%20DeReu%20-%20I%20keep%20trying%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="69"><title>"I found the support I needed"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-support-i-needed</link><description>Listen in as Zenobia shares how she found the support and strength she needed.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-06-29.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-support-i-needed</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-06-29%20Zenobia%20Carson%20-%20I%20found%20the%20support%20I%20needed%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="70"><title>"From why me? To why NOT me?"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/why-me-why-not-me</link><description>Listen in and be inspired as Saras explains how changing her perspective to, "Why NOT me?" helped her tap into her strengths.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-06-15.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/why-me-why-not-me</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-06-15%20Saras%20Reddy%20-%20My%20why%20me%20turned%20into%20why%20not%20me%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="71"><title>"I'll do the best I can"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ill-do-best-i-can</link><description>Sheri shares with us how the love for her horses helped her find purpose and peace.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-06-01.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jun 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/ill-do-best-i-can</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-06-01%20Shari%20Robinson%20-%20I%27ll%20do%20it%20the%20best%20I%20can%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="72"><title>"It's the best thing I ever did"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-best-thing-i-ever-did</link><description>Kendra shares with us how a visit to a low vision center gave her more than she ever expected.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-05-19.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-best-thing-i-ever-did</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-05-18%20Kendra%20Marcus%20-%20It%27s%20the%20best%20thing%20I%20ever%20did%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="73"><title>"It's okay to ask for help"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-okay-ask-help</link><description>Listen to Carol's story as she shares how owning her changing vision gave her the drive to discover useful resources and realize that it's important&#x2014;and okay&#x2014;to ask for help when she needs it.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-05-05.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 4 May 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/its-okay-ask-help</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-05-04%20Carol%20Mackie%20-%20It%27s%20okay%20to%20ask%20for%20help%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="74"><title>"I found hope"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-hope</link><description>Listen in as Chuck shares how he found hope in a chance encounter.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-04-21.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-found-hope</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-04-20%20Chuck%20Ramey%20-%20I%20found%20hope%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="75"><title>"I redefined my life"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-redefined-my-life</link><description>Listen in as Kara shares how she found new ways to express herself in her love of visual art, and redefining a meaningful life.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-04-07.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-redefined-my-life</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-04-06%20Kara%20Snyder%20-%20I%20redefined%20my%20life%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="76"><title>"It finally clicked"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-finally-clicked</link><description>Listen in as Leah shares how it finally clicked for her&#x2014;the realization that she's not alone.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-03-23.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/it-finally-clicked</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-03-23%20Leah%20Moore%20-%20It%20finally%20clicked%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="77"><title>"I rebuilt my skills"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-rebuilt-my-skills</link><description>Hear how Axel set one goal at a time and slowly took the steps to rebuild his skills, reengage in his art, and reestablish his emotional well being.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-03-09.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 9 Mar 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-rebuilt-my-skills</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-03-09%20Axel%20Meier%20-%20I%20rebuilt%20my%20skills%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="78"><title>"You put one foot forward"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-put-one-foot-forward</link><description>Gregory shares how finding a mentor made all the difference in the world to him, and his entire family.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-02-23.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-put-one-foot-forward</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/2023-02-23%20Gregory%20Peterson%20-%20You%20put%20one%20foot%20forward%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="79"><title>"A whole new perspective"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/whole-new-perspective</link><description>Listen in as we hear from Sarah. For her, hearing a blind architect's story changed her perspective on what was possible.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-02-09.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/whole-new-perspective</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-02-09%20Sarah%20Fulmer%20-%20A%20whole%20new%20perspective%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="80"><title>"I followed my faith"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-followed-my-faith</link><description>Listen in as Tom shares how leaning on his faith helps him adjust to vision loss.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-01-26.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-followed-my-faith</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-01-26%20Tom%20Piche%20-%20I%20followed%20my%20faith%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="81"><title>"I chose to educate myself"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-chose-educate-myself</link><description>Pat shares with us the choices she made when faced with a visual impairment.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2023-01-12.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-chose-educate-myself</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2023-01-12%20Pat%20Lyons%20-%20I%20chose%20to%20educate%20myself%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="82"><title>"Things turned around for me"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/things-turned-around-me</link><description>Darryl shares with us how a referral to a low vision specialist was where his life with vision loss began to turn around.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2022-12-29.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid 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url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2022-12-15%20Annie%20Chiappetta%20-%20I%20Came%20Full%20Circle%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="84"><title>"You can't do this alone"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-cant-do-alone</link><description>Sharon shares with us how she worked through the isolation and found people just like her to get the support she needed.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2022-12-01.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 1 Dec 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/you-cant-do-alone</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2022-12-02%20Sharon%20Kassakian%20-%20You%20Cant%20Do%20This%20Alone%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="85"><title>"Be compassionate towards yourself"</title><link>https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/be-compassionate-towards-yourself</link><description>Hannah shares with us how she had to give herself permission to grieve her vision loss in order to reach acceptance.</description><author>Hadley (podcast@hadleyhelps.org)</author><category>Business: Non-Profit</category><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/cdn.hadleyhelps.org/Insights_Sound_Bites/AudioTrack/2022-11-17.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" length="0"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hadleyhelps.org/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/be-compassionate-towards-yourself</guid><podcast:transcript url="https://hadleyhelps.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/2022-11-18%20Hannah%20Fairbairn%20-%20Be%20Compassionate%20Towards%20Yourself%20CAPTION.vtt" type="text/vtt"/></item><item key="86"><title>"I never thought of 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