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Blessed Thru Blindness
Join me as we embark on a journey of inspiration, featuring heartfelt interviews with extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds, including caregivers and blind individuals. Through their compelling stories, we aim to uplift, motivate, and empower listeners to embrace life's challenges and seize every opportunity to thrive.
Episodes
20 episodes
My Journey, My Why, From Vision Loss to Best Selling Author!
In this very special episode, host Victoria Essner shares a deeply personal celebration—her brand-new book, From Tech Frustration to Freedom: Unlocking Assistive Technology for Independence, is now a #1 Best Seller in three categorie...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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The Heart of Caregiving: Honoring Precious Time While Building a Legacy of Love
🎙️ Episode 19: The Heart of Caregiving – Honoring Precious Time & Building a Legacy of LoveCaregiving is more than just a role—it’s an act of love, sacrifice, and devotion. But it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolatin...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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7:16
From Tech Frustration to Freedom: How Assistive Technology Changes Lives
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by technology? Struggled with VoiceOver, screen readers, or magnification tools? You’re not alone! In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I share my own journey from frustration to confidence with assistive te...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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7:24
Choosing Love: A Valentines' Message of Kindness, Gratitude and Strength!
Love isn't just something we receive, it's a choice we make every single day. In this special Valentine's episode of "Blessed Thru Blindness", I'm sharing how caregivers, vision-impaired individuals and all of us can embrace love, kindness and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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7:44
Episode 16 | Strength In The Hardest Moments: A Caregivers Guide to Resilience
Caregiving is one of the most challenging and selfless journeys, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner shares a heartfelt conversation on how to build resilience, find rest, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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7:13
Episode 15: Diversity Beyond Policies: Empowering Vision-Impaired Talent in Changing Times
In this thought-provoking episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner explores the recent discussions around the removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. What does this shift mean for vision-impaired individ...
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Episode 15
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8:01
Episode 14: Calling All Employers: Unlocking the Potential of Vision-Impaired Talent
In this inspiring episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner speaks directly to employers, managers, and advocates, emphasizing the transformative power of inclusive workplaces. Drawing on over 50 years of living with l...
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Episode 14
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16:19
Episode 13 | New Year, New Beginnings: Tips for Caregivers to Reset and Recharge
In this special New Year’s episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner inspires caregivers to embrace the gift of fresh beginnings. Victoria shares three practical tips for starting the year with hope, clarity, and stren...
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7:35
Episode 12 | Self-Care and Advocacy: Strategies for Vision-Impaired Individuals to Enhance Medical Visits
In this empowering episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner dives into practical tips and strategies for vision-impaired individuals navigating medical appointments. From prioritizing preventative care to self-advocat...
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Episode 12
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7:47
Episode 11 | Starting the New Year with Self-care and Strength
In this uplifting episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner shares practical tips and heartfelt encouragement for starting the new year with self-care and strength. Whether you're a caregiver, vision-impaired, or simply s...
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Episode 11
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7:43
Episode 10 | The Gift of Love, Hope, and Faith: A Christmas Reflection.
This week on Blessed Through Blindness, we’re celebrating the heart of the Christmas season. Join your host Victoria Essner as she reflects on the gifts of love, hope, and faith, and how these timeless values can inspire and sustain us...
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Episode 10
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7:19
Episode 09 | Behind the Curtain: The Journey of Victoria Essner
In this heartfelt episode of Blessed Through Blindness, your host Victoria Essner pulls back the curtain to share her personal story. From her journey as a legally blind individual to becoming a passionate advocate, assistive technolog...
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Episode 9
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10:29
Episode 08 | Shining the Spotlight: Finding Wisdom All Around Us
In this very special episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I’m joined by my dear friend Tom Martin, a retired producer with 35 years of experience at CBS, CNN, and The Today Show. Tom shares stories from his upcoming book ...
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Episode 8
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Episode 07 | Caring for the Caregiver: Finding Strength, Joy, and Balance
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, we continue our focus on caregivers, the unsung heroes who give so much to support their loved ones. Whether you’re caring for someone with a disability, chronic illness, or other needs, this ...
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Episode 7
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9:29
Episode 06 | A Heart Full of Gratitude: Finding Blessings in Life Challenges
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner reflects on the transformative power of gratitude. Whether you're a caregiver, someone navigating life with a disability, or simply seeking inspirat...
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Episode 6
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13:31
Episode 05 | Navigating Daily Life With Assistive Technology
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, we’re diving deeper into the transformative power of assistive technology. From simplifying household tasks to enabling workplace success and strengthening relationships, assistive technology ...
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Episode 5
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13:35
Episode 04 | Honoring Veteran Caregivers – A Sacred Role
In this special Veterans Day episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, host Victoria Essner reflects on the unique and often challenging journey of being a caregiver for a veteran. Victoria shares heartfelt insights from her experience caring...
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Episode 4
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10:51
Episode 03 | Breaking Barriers: How Assistive Technology Transforms Lives
Welcome back to Blessed Thru Blindness! I’m your host, Victoria Essner, and today’s episode is all about one of my greatest passions: assistive technology. As someone who has been legally blind for over 50 years and has dedicated over ...
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12:13
Episode 02 | Caregiving: Embracing the Journey, Finding Time for What Matters
In this episode of Blessed Thru Blindness, I’m sharing one of the most meaningful parts of my life: caregiving. Being a 24/7 caregiver for my husband, a disabled veteran, has been both the most challenging and the most rewarding journe...
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12:15
Episode 01 | Welcome To Blessed Thru Blindness
Welcome to the very first episode of Blessed Thru Blindness! In this podcast, we explore the blessings hidden within the challenges of living with vision impairments and providing caregiving. I'm your host, Victoria Essner, and I'm inc...
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Episode 1
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