The Enemy of Light and Dark
Episodes
32 episodes
S3, E32 Noah, What a Difference a Year Makes!
Noah's back! We continue to follow Noah's journey, as he reclaims his life, undergoing extensive training at Blind School. Inspired to challenge the public perception of the blind, Noah speaks passionately about finding balance, transcending li...
S3, E31 One Eyed Wanda
Meet Michelle, AKA @1eyedwanda! Raised by artists, she grew up travelling all over the map amongst show people and carnival workers. Hop on this exhilarating ride with us, abuzz with laughter and loads of playful banter. Michelle's lyrical voic...
S2, E30 The Blessing of Friendship, Meet David
David and I go way back. An all-around good soul and dependable friend, come hear the joy of two friends reminiscing, the journey our lives took us on, what it was like to grow up together and what it's like to have a friend go blind.
S2, E29 Jessie Kwak and the Writer's Brain
Meet Jessie Kwak. Creator of universes, accomplished writer of sci-fi, contemporary thrillers and ghostwriter by request. Hear how this brilliant author used her writer's brain to get through a shocking and harrowing event. Don't miss this fasc...
S2, E28 Chan Plants a Testamant to the Human Spirit
Chandler Plante is a professional and successful, young writer, whose voice is nothing short of captivating. Her laughter, alone, will fill you with joy. Chan was just 21 years old, when she caught the original strain of Covid. That’s pre-vacci...
S2, E27 A Magical Afternoon
Me. Stephen. He’s phenomenal and… oh! What? Oh, you already know him? This is partially his podcast? Oh, I’m embarrassed because this is also partially my podcast. It’s me, your sexy little host, Tiffany. I get to do a little catch-up with Step...
S2, E26 Meet Bob
Meet Bob Cavanaugh. Bob was born blind, giving a different perspective than those who have gone blind later in life. Listen to how he has navigated childhood through to young adulthood. Bob has a unique perception of all areas of his life, incl...
S2, E25 Scott McCallum
Scott McCallum. Superintendent to the Washington State School for the Blind. Former Orientation and Mobility Instructor. Hear what drives him to help create a community where ambition and vocation are accessible to everyone, through changing ho...
S2, E24 A Nurse's Journey from ICU to Hospice Care
If you’re not careful, you might learn something new every day! Lisa Clower, a.k.a. Mrs. Half Blind Potter, became an ICU nurse in her late forties, right at the start of the pandemic. Now a Hospice Nurse, Lisa is ardent in her commitment to he...
S2, E23 DeadEye
Meet DeadEye, who for years didn't know who shot him or why. Plunged into the depths of a physical and mental hell, hear how he shattered out of it, embracing forgiveness, letting go of fear and finding a new appreciation of life, love and huma...
S2, E22 Super Sarah
Imagine you're walking down a sidewalk, you're in your twenties and just starting out your life- when suddenly, you're struck by a drunk driver. Meet Sarah, a strong and beautiful soul, who survived this exact scenario, with life-threatening in...
S2, E21 Teri and Sarah- The One-Eyed Wonders
Our new friend Teri brings along her friend Sarah and these two are so much fun. Come hear about their lives, as we commiserate over life's hardships, talk about our new perspectives and laugh together. Stay tuned for more of Sarah's story in t...
S2, E20 Dr. Alexander Stevens and the Human Brain
Meet Dr. Alexander Stevens, compassionate, Cognitive Neuroscientist at OHSU. Hear about his quest to uncover the inner workings of the human brain, its amazing ability to adapt and his study of the totally blind- even the brain of yours truly!&...
S2, E19 This is Noah
As of quite recently, Noah is totally blind. The circumstances of his life changed drastically, in an instant, during a devastating motorcycle accident in the desert. Hear how he's come through it, accepting the circumstances of his life and le...
S2, E18 A Day at Tiffany's
For an episode of superior quality and class, come spend the day at Tiffany's! Tiffany Flowers is a lovely, vivacious and quick-witted young woman. Come hear her speak about growing up blind, Scoop Day, the teen drama that is blind camp, starti...
S2, E17 The Half Blind Potter
Meet @thehalfblindpotter, Tim Clark, who became blind in his left eye, right at the start of the pandemic, due to a spontaneous retinal detachment. Come and join us, for this fascinating episode, about jumping into a newfound passion, even in t...
S1. E16 Sumiko, Guide Dog Extraordinaire
Find out what it's like to have a guide dog in your life. I interview my guide dog, Sumi, for the entire episode! We have a blast discussing her life, training, work challenges, passion for what she does, the rampant problem of fake service ani...
S1, E15 The Fascinating Dr. Winges and The Weird and Wacky World of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Meet Dr. Kimberly Winges, who once worked at NASA, but decided to trade the stars in the sky for the stars in our eyes. As a neuro-ophthalmologist, she tackles, with unwavering determination, some of the most baffling and unusual disorder...
S1, E14 A Sight to Behold
Eyes are the windows to the soul. If you need new ones, you need a truly gifted artist. Meet the extraordinarily talented ocularist, Christina King, as she speaks about her work making prosthetic eyes. With unrivaled passion for what she does, ...
S1, E13 Nick
Meet Nick, a clever and captivating, self-made man, who eloquently relates his experience with RP, Retinitis Pigmentosa, a disease which will eventually claim his sight entirely. Nick discusses, with wit and humor, a number of issues. We'll tal...
S1, E12 A Shot in the Eye
Meet Laura, a kind and beautiful soul, who didn't realize what door she was opening, until it was too late. Hear how she came through to the other side of it, with a deep appreciation of life and all its adventures.
S1, E11 Danna and The Case of the Batman Rollercoaster
It's all fun and games until somebody loses an eye... or almost loses an eye. Come listen to the incomparable and wonderful Danna, voice of Sumiko the Guide Dog. You'll be shocked at her experience, as she relates, with her infectious laughter,...
S1, E10 To Hell and Back
The utterly brutal and ultimately unsuccessful treatment of Stephen's eye disease, acute kerataconus. Yes, folks, this episode comes with a trigger warning for eye procedures, but we feel Stephen's humorous and entertaining tone eases the impac...
S1, E9 Counting Sheep, Part 2
Have you taken a moment to thank your lucky stars that you have a functioning circadian rhythm? Do you fully appreciate your inner ear? You will after listening to this episode. Hear Stephen, joined by Noel, as he relates his experience with no...
S1, E8 Counting Sheep, Part 1
Sleepwalking, Insomnia, Narcolepsy. Hear an eye-opening account of Noel's battle with extreme sleep disorders. Prepare to laugh and be utterly horrified for one of the nicest guys you're likely to ever come across. Sandwich-making amnesia, a do...