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MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2G: The Blind Life: Navigating Invisible Disabilities
In this inspiring episode, Sam Seavey shares his journey living with low vision and how he uses humor, advocacy, and assistive tools to navigate life with an invisible disability. From his low-vision-themed merchandise to the practical uses of a white cane for identification, Sam offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of the visually impaired. Tune in for a conversation that sheds light on invisible disabilities and offers hope for overcoming them.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-13
07 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2F: The Future of Assistive Technology: Innovations on the Horizon
In this thought-provoking episode of My MACD Life, Sam Seavey shares a glimpse into the future of assistive technology for the visually impaired. From advancements in battery technology and wearable devices to groundbreaking innovations like contact lenses with video magnification and robotic guide dogs, Sam discusses the transformative potential of these developments. He also provides heartfelt advice for those newly experiencing vision loss, emphasizing resilience, system-building, and learning from others in the community. Tune in for a hopeful and forward-looking discussion on the tools and mindset needed to navigate visual impairmentSupport this podcast at — https://redc...
2025-01-13
09 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2E: Making Assistive Technology Affordable: Advice from Sam Seavey
In this episode of My MACD Life, we dive into the critical issue of affordability for assistive technology devices with guest Sam Seavey. With an unemployment rate of 80% among the visually impaired community, Sam addresses the burning question: why are these devices so expensive? He shares valuable insights into the economics of assistive technology and practical solutions to make these essential tools accessible. From personal grants and nonprofit support to holiday discounts and vocational rehabilitation programs, Sam offers actionable advice to help individuals and families navigate financial challenges. Tune in for expert tips and resources that bring hope and...
2025-01-13
04 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2D: Why Do Assistive Devices Cost So Much?
Sam Seavey explores the economics behind assistive technology and the challenges posed by the so-called "blind tax." He highlights the transformative impact of devices like wearable magnifiers and text-to-speech tools while discussing the significant financial barriers many face. This episode dives deep into how these essential tools are priced and what can be done to make them more accessibleSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-13
06 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2C: Testing and Using Assistive Technology: A Peek Behind the Scenes
In this episode, Sam Seavey walks us through his process of evaluating assistive devices for the visually impaired. From white canes to talking watches, he tests products in real-life scenarios and gathers insights from experts to provide honest reviews. Learn about the latest innovations in assistive technology and how they’re making a difference for the visually impaired communitySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-13
12 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2B: Inside The Blind Life: The Largest Resource for Assistive Technology
Discover how Sam Seavey built The Blind Life, a YouTube channel dedicated to reviewing assistive technology and sharing tips for living with low vision. With over 50,000 subscribers and 700 videos, Sam shares how he produces content, advocates for the blind community, and helps others navigate their journeys. Get inspired by his determination to make information accessible and empoweringSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-13
09 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2A: What is Stargardt's Disease? Understanding Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Sam Seavey shares his personal experience with Stargardt's disease, a rare inherited form of macular degeneration. From genetic inheritance to the challenges of growing up with a sibling who shares the condition, Sam provides a heartfelt and informative look at life with Stargardt's. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand this unique conditionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-13
04 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E2: Living Your Best Life with Visual Impairment: Sam Seavey and The Blind Life
In this inspiring episode of My MACD Life, Sam Seavey, founder of The Blind Life YouTube channel, shares his journey with Stargardt's disease and his mission to empower others with visual impairments. Sam discusses the evolution of assistive technology, tips for overcoming daily challenges, and the importance of determination in adapting to vision loss. From innovative devices to personal strategies, Sam’s story and insights remind us that living a fulfilling life is possible with the right mindset and tools. Tune in for a conversation filled with practical advice and hope for the visually impaired communitySupp...
2025-01-13
49 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1G: The cure for Geographic Atrophy (GA): Powerfully Fearless and Fearlessly Powerful
Dr. Daniel Jones shares his personal journey into neuroscience, inspired by growing up in a bilingual household with a deaf parent. This episode dives into how adaptability in the brain connects to his work in macular degeneration research, showcasing the power of determination and the courage to face scientific and personal challengesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
05 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1F: The Outcomes of Mosaic: A Holistic Approach to GA
This episode explores the findings of the Mosaic study, which examined the impact of Geographic Atrophy (GA) on patients and caregivers. Dr. Daniel Jones discusses the emotional and functional burdens of GA, highlighting how caregiving relationships often deepen through love and support despite the challenges. Gain insights into how this research shapes better care for those living with GASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
06 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1E: Mosaic Study: A global effort to understand the burden of Geographic Atrophy (GA)
Dr. Daniel Jones discusses the Mosaic study, a global effort to understand the burden of Geographic Atrophy (GA) on patients and their caregivers. By combining interviews and surveys, this study reveals the multifaceted ways GA affects lives and provides a roadmap for designing research and treatments that truly address patient and caregiver needsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
03 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1D: Geographic Atrophy: Burden of Disease
Dr. Daniel Jones explores the burden of Geographic Atrophy (GA) on patients and caregivers, considering economic, functional, and emotional challenges. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the real-world impact of GA to inform better treatment development and improve quality of lifeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
03 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1C: Complement Cells in the Retina: Fighting AMD and GA
Dive deeper into the complement cascade and its connection to macular degeneration and Geographic Atrophy (GA). Dr. Daniel Jones explains how this overactive immune response targets healthy retinal cells and discusses how emerging treatments aim to regulate this process to preserve visionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
04 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1B: Complement System: A Key Player in Geographic Atrophy (GA)
Dr. Daniel Jones unpacks the role of the complement system in Geographic Atrophy (GA). Learn how this critical part of the immune system can become overactive, leading to retinal damage. This episode delves into how treatments are being developed to regulate this activity and slow the progression of GASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
07 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1A: What is Geographic Atrophy (GA)?
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Jones explains Geographic Atrophy (GA), an advanced form of dry macular degeneration. Learn about how GA develops, its unique features, and its impact on vision, including the formation of retinal lesions and blind spots. Dr. Jones also clarifies the relationship between GA and other types of AMD, emphasizing the importance of discussing this condition with a retina specialist.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2025-01-06
05 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S3E1: Understanding GA and the Complement System: Insights with Dr. Daniel Jones
In this episode of My MACD Life, Dr. Daniel Jones dives into the intricacies of Geographic Atrophy (GA), its progression, and the role of the complement system in macular degeneration. He shares groundbreaking insights from the Mosaic study, which highlights the burdens faced by patients and caregivers, and explores cutting-edge research into treatments aimed at slowing GA's progression. Dr. Jones also reflects on his personal journey into neuroscience and his passion for tackling the challenges of vision loss. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the science and humanity behind macular degeneration.Support...
2025-01-06
38 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E9: The Power and Delight of Audiobooks
In the season 2 finale of MyMacDLife, David Wolf joins as a guest host. David Wolf is the CEO and founder of Audivita Studios, the producers of this podcast series. David is joined by Matt Prigge, lead casting director at Audivita Studios, and Meghan Elizabeth Tauck, co-author with William Douglas Horton of Living in a Time of Dying: Cries of Grief, Rage, Love, and Hope.In this segment, you’ll get an inside look into the world of audiobooks as our guests explore the profound impact of audio storytelling, for you and others living with macular degeneration, including Me...
2023-02-27
28 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E8: Kira Baldonado – The Power of Your Voice Drives Change (pt.2)
Kira Baldonado is back! In this part 2 episode, Jeff Ostroff and Kira pick up where they left off. Kira's discussion of federal legislation in part 1 leads to a conversation about what states do to address the concerns of those with low vision and their families and caregivers. Kira shares research on the impact of COVID-19 on vision health, the future of new treatments, and how your story can make an impact on others. Kira explains, at the state level, change is driven by a readiness to act. There needs to be a combined effort between the...
2023-01-24
19 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E7: Kira Baldonado – The Power of Your Voice Drives Change (pt.1)
Jeff Ostroff speaks with Kira Baldonado, Vice President of Public Policy and Health at Prevent Blindness. Kira brings two decades of public health advocacy and leadership experience to the conversation. In this episode, Kira shares her current public policy and advocacy efforts and how it affects people with MacD, your families, and other caregivers. She explores how you can use your voice and your vote to support changes in healthcare. Prevent Blindness is an organization that takes a public health approach to vision and eye health. They are focused on providing early detection of vision problems, getting p...
2023-01-06
32 min
High-Fidelity Conversations
"Untitling" Your Physician | The effects of calling your doctor by their first name with Dr. Dawn Prall
[Ep9] Do you call your physician by their first name? Or do you keep things traditional by always calling your provider "doctor" when visiting their office? Maybe you're a physician who is burnt out on people calling you by your first name while you're on-the-job? Listen in on this conversation with Dr. Dawn Prall as we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of going casual with professional titles - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! Dawn Prall, M.D., FACEP, is the Medical Director for the Center for Innovative Learning (aka the Mount Carmel S...
2023-01-04
29 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E6: Dawn Prall – The Good Fight for Sight
Host: Hilary StundaIn this episode, Hilary Stunda speaks with Dawn Prall, the creator of MyMacDLife Podcast and the founder of The SupportSight Foundation. The majority of Dawn’s work has been in the health care and social services industries. In the last decade, she has become a champion of low vision patient education, raising awareness to fund MacD research. In this episode, she shares her story.Dawn Prall began working in the field of macular degeneration twelve years ago when she received an unexpected job offer from the founder of the Macular Vision Research Fo...
2022-12-13
39 min
Health Care on the Horizon
Macular Degeneration: Is a Major Breakthrough Just Around the Corner?
Hi everyone. Today you’re going to learn about a disease that afflicts millions of people around the world. In fact, in the United States alone, it is estimated that 20 million individuals may have this condition. I’m speaking about the eye disease known as macular degeneration, sometimes simply referred to as MacD. As you’ll soon learn, major strides are been made in improving the quality of life for those who have MacD.. and in related areas, too. And there is much reason to hope that things will get even better in the future! In this episode...
2022-10-19
37 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E5: Cassidy Collins - My Dad has MacD
In this episode, Marcela Salmon speaks with Cassidy about growing up with a father, uncle and aunt with macular degeneration. Cassidy has lived around MacD for her entire life. She became aware of her father’s condition during a trip to Colorado when she realized her father couldn’t read things easily and she would help. Her father first worked for Vispero, then for LVI, a company based in Sweden that sells products to help legally blind people. When LVI expanded to the United States, her father became the chief marketing sales director for the United States divi...
2022-10-05
39 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E4: Jamika Porter - Navigating Life with Low Vision
In this episode, Hilary Stunda speaks with Jamika Porter. Jamika shares her personal story, realizing as a child of 6 that she couldn’t see as well as her peers, to adjusting to life as a school-aged young girl, to a college student and then graduate student, who received her Masters degree in communications. What she discovered along the way, after numerous doctors, was that the conditions she had ran in her family, which is interesting as RP is a rare genetic disorder, affecting only between 82,000 and 110,000 people in the United States. Her mother was one of nine ch...
2022-09-09
46 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E3: Andy Burstein - Medication You Can See
In this episode, Marcela Salmon speaks with Andy Burstein, founder of Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind, a home delivery pharmacy and health care company. Marcela expresses how excited she is to learn more about how Andy got started with the company, which is the largest, blind-owned healthcare company in the world, and the only provider of its kind. Andy explains how his business model merges accessibility and health care, and works with individuals on a personal basis providing personalized medication. By working with the individual, identifying specific challenges the company can then assemble a collection of...
2022-08-25
30 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E2: Terri Lynn Murphy - Thinking Responsibly
In this episode host Hilary Stunda talks with international best selling author, speaker, and happiness coach Terri Lynn Murphy. Terri has written two books: Journey to My Soul Following Divine Navigation, 10 Minutes to a Happier You Start Your Day In a Positive Way and Co-Authored: The Wellness Universe Self-Care Guide 25 Tools for Happiness. The conversation starts with Hilary asking Terri how she stays positive amidst challenging times. Terri makes a point in saying that no matter what’s happening in your life, make it a point to go deep into silence, meditation to find inner peace. As sh...
2022-08-15
31 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
S2E1: George & Cordelia: Hands on the Wheel
In This Episode Dawn Prall welcomes George and Cordelia Peters, a couple who have been married for 45 years and have learned to succeed with George’s low vision. Cordelia begins the interview by sharing how she met George while they both worked at a church radio station. Cordelia explains that George’s search for work led both George and Cordelia to their Senator’s office, and the Senator’s office was able to secure George work in the New Cumberland Army Depot. Next, Dawn asks George to share his thoughts on his life and Cordelia. George e...
2022-08-05
30 min
High-Fidelity Conversations
POC Ultrasound | Acute care applications and educational hurdles with Dr. Dawn Prall
[Ep3] Have you ever heard about point-of-care ultrasound? Maybe you've even wondered about the kinds of things it can be used for? If that sounds like you, you'll want to tune in and listen to Dr. Dawn Prall chat about her experience with using this healthcare tool, and how it can be applied to help provide better patient care. Find out more on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! Dawn Prall, M.D., FACEP, is the Medical Director for the Center for Innovative Learning, here in Columbus, Ohio. She also has experience working in the Emergency Department and...
2022-08-01
28 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 10: Tool Time
My Mac D Life discusses everyday tools that can be used to navigate life with Macular Degeneration.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-09-01
16 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 9: Sue Labar-Yohey Gets Personal
Psychologist and writer, Sue Labar-Yohey, shares a personal story of her macular degeneration diagnosis and how writing helped her process her diagnosis and led to her connecting with others through her blogs. Sue discusses Apellis-2 and advancing research on treatment for AMD.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-08-25
27 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 8: How Is My Macula - Dr. Stambolian
My Mac D Podcast is joined by Dr. Stambolian. Dr. Stambolian describes how they are taking a new approach focusing research on human eye tissue to better understand what makes a normal macula different from other locations in the retina. Their goals, he says, is to develop better treatments and work on finding a cure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-08-18
27 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 7: Doctor's Orders: Navigating Macular Degeneration
MyMacDLife interviews leading retina specialist, Dr. Timothy Murray. Dr. Murray offers details and information surrounding macular degeneration and new potential treatments. He provides tips and strategies for patients and their caregivers, including key questions you should be asking your doctor.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-08-11
30 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 6: Past conversations with Christine Pedi
My Mac D Life revisits past conversations with Christine Pedi. Christine Pedi is an American television and theatre actress, cabaret performer and radio personality. Christine shares her adventures as she navigates through the world with diminished vision while trying to get a better understanding of herself and the world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-08-04
57 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 5: Let's Talk About Vispero
Bill Kilroy and Michael Wood join My Mac D Life to talk about Vispero's Topaz Ultra and the Clear View C. Vispero is the world's leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-07-28
30 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 4: MyMacD Life - Mailbag: Your questions Answered
My Mac D hosts take a peek into the mailbag to answer common questions surrounding Mac D that were sent in by listeners.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-07-21
26 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 3: Public Health and Policy
My Mac D is joined by Kira Baldonado. She is the Vice President for Prevent Blindness. She oversees the development and implementation of the organization’s public health and policy agenda, working closely with affiliate offices and partner organizations across the country.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-07-14
20 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 2: Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
Dr. Erin Kenny joins My Mac D life to discuss Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation. She is Chief of the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation CenterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-07-07
27 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Summer Session 1: Low Vision International
My Mac D is joined by Chris Caswell. He is a part of Low Vision International in Växjö, Sweden. LVI's mission is to make every day easier for people with visual impairments, LVI develops, produces and sells visual aids with high standards for reliability, simplicity and serviceability.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-06-30
29 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
The Importance of Audio Production and Consumption for the Sight Impaired
On This Episode The episode opens with Dawn Prall and Audivita Studios founder, and MyMacDLife production partner, David Wolf. They discuss the relationship between Audivita Studios and MyMacDLife as well as exchange views on the rise and importance of audio production and consumption. David shares his journey in the creative field; his love of audio shines throughout, specifically creating visual experiences in the mind of the listener. They then introduce the speakers for the next segment. Voiceover actors Kim Monti and Steve Corona join the conversation and explain audiobook narration. They begin by providing a...
2021-06-15
57 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Peripheral Vision and ‘Ears to Eyes’ Strategies
The episode begins as Dawn Prall interviews Ilana Yellen from Evoke KYNE about their recent work on AMD Central. AMD Central is a brand-new resource website created to provide verified, trusted, educational information to those effected by MacD. AMD Central was created by the leading organizations in the macular degeneration field: The SupportSight Foundation, BrightFocus Foundation, MD Support, Prevent Blindness, and the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. With the primary goal of user ease and accessibility in mind, the site itself is designed to be functional; colors and font sizes can be tailored to those who have vision loss. Ilana...
2021-06-08
1h 01
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Creating a Care Map for Living With MacD
On This Episode Co-hosts Shawn Doyle and Dawn Prall begin the episode with the idea of creating a care plan for a macular degeneration diagnosis. This care plan can be used as a map to live with the disease and manage fear and adversity. They encourage not only those with MacD, but caregivers and loved ones, to find information centers, support systems, and strategies to navigate life with vision loss. If you’re not a planner, they discuss how to get started. In the next segment, Dawn interviews Mark Greget as the episode’s featured specia...
2021-06-01
1h 00
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
The 'Burden' of Asking For Help
On This Episode Co-hosts Shawn Doyle and Dawn Prall begin the episode with a discussion on asking for help. Asking others for assistance can make you feel like a burden, but it’s an important skill to practice. Dawn brings forth the idea of people asking for help in all type of situations, such as customer service or dealing with a broken leg. We all need assistance at times and those who are helpers often get joy from giving aid. Shawn and Dawn then exchange views on gender roles and how they affect perceptions and vulnerability in ne...
2021-05-18
49 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
The Importance of Doing While Losing Your Vision
On This Episode Co-hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin the episode with a conversation about being a doer, specifically, the importance of doing while losing your vision. Dawn and Shawn provide tips for modifying activities, such as exercise. They highlight the positive physical and psychological benefits of being active. The conversation shifts to experiences while running errands and the helpfulness of Assistive Technologies. The co-hosts then ask listeners to write in and share their tips and tricks for being a doer with MacD. In the next segment, Dawn interviews co-host Shawn Doyle as the...
2021-05-03
59 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Finding a Cure for MacD - Hear from Top Vision Scientist Dr. Stambolian
On This Episode Hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin the episode conversing about a topic that has been on their minds. This episode, Shawn wonders about the thought process of a person who considers themselves as disabled versus someone who does not. He mentions how people who think positively heal much more often than people who don't, as well as the impact changing language has on the mindset. Dawn builds on these thoughts by speaking to quotes on how “you are or aren't what you think about all the time.” Shawn closes out the segment by sugg...
2021-03-18
58 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
The Right Diet and Foods to Eat with MacD
On This Episode Hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin the episode with a conversation about the right diet and foods to eat with MacD. They not only discuss how diet and healthy eating are critical to living with macular degeneration but also share a number of resources and tips on foods that are eye healthy. Dawn explains why heart healthy living is eye healthy, including lifestyle choices, “eating the rainbow,” and taking in the right types of omegas and fish oil as examples. She elaborates on the importance of choosing a healthy lifestyle and diet—...
2021-03-04
1h 07
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
The Energy Required to Live With MacD
On This Episode Hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin the episode with a conversation about energy. They discuss how much energy people end up having to expend after being diagnosed with macular degeneration—from determining next steps; to discovering available resources; to asking the doctor follow-up questions; or even simply to sort it all out. Dawn also talks about the added challenges when having to access the computer, internet or written materials they need and why—for these reasons among others—experts say that macular degeneration affects not just the individual, but the entire family. Likew...
2021-02-18
57 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Maintaining a Positive Attitude!
On This Episode Hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin with a conversation about maintaining a positive attitude with MacD, especially during pandemic times. Dawn shares tips, such as creating a gratitude or joy list, to assist with sustaining a healthy mindset. Shawn interviews special guest Dan Roberts, a retired educator and book author who also serves as the editor-in-chief of Living Well with Low Vision; founding director of MD Support; and founding director of the International Low Vision Support Group. His organization, MD Support, is a worldwide non-profit public service organization committed to providing...
2021-02-04
59 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Living With MacD
Hosts Dawn Prall and Shawn Doyle begin the episode discussing how people with Mac D and their family members maintain hope. They share examples of how individuals see a bright horizon and future hope in new treatments—and eventually a cure. They also find hope in data, information and research from driven scientists and medical researchers committed to discovering new treatments, medication, cures and eye care. Dawn and Shawn introduce ways to maintain independence with Mac D. One example is innovative assistive technology by Vispero to make individuals’ lives with Mac D easier and better, which they revis...
2021-01-21
47 min
MyMacDLife - Macular Degeneration Podcast
Listen here to get a sense of what you can expect from My Mac D Life, the brand new podcast
You don’t want to miss a thing, click to listen. A collection of personal, authentic MacD stories from and about patients, families, and caregivers. The Podcast brings experts, knowledge, info, and fun to the airwaves.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mymacdlife-macular-degeneration-podcast/donations
2021-01-21
12 min
Kino+
Aufbruch zum Mond, Operation Overlord, Nur ein kleiner Gefallen | mit Rockstah
Easy: Wir wagen den "Aufbruch zum Mond", töten Nazis in "Operation Overlord", schicken "A Prayer Before Dawn" zum Himmel und amüsieren uns mit "Nur ein kleiner Gefallen". Außerdem begrüßen Antje (die Eddie ersetzt) und Schröck aber auch ganz herzlich Max alias Rockstah, der gerade auf Tour ist und beim Stopp in Hamburg die Zeit gefunden hat, um mit uns eine Runde zu quatschen. Oder sich von den beiden anderen richtig viele Filmtipps abzuholen. Daneben hat Daniel in seinem Urlaub noch ein Interview mit Wyatt Russell und Julius Avery geführt, das wir heute präsentieren. Der eine...
2018-11-08
00 min
Kino+
Aufbruch zum Mond, Operation Overlord, Nur ein kleiner Gefallen | mit Rockstah
Easy: Wir wagen den "Aufbruch zum Mond", töten Nazis in "Operation Overlord", schicken "A Prayer Before Dawn" zum Himmel und amüsieren uns mit "Nur ein kleiner Gefallen". Außerdem begrüßen Antje (die Eddie ersetzt) und Schröck aber auch ganz herzlich Max alias Rockstah, der gerade auf Tour ist und beim Stopp in Hamburg die Zeit gefunden hat, um mit uns eine Runde zu quatschen. Oder sich von den beiden anderen richtig viele Filmtipps abzuholen. Daneben hat Daniel in seinem Urlaub noch ein Interview mit Wyatt Russell und Julius Avery geführt, das wir heute präsentieren. Der eine...
2018-11-08
1h 52
Beyond Health
#032: Extending Human Longevity: Is It Worth It?
Extending human longevity is something that humans have sought out since the dawn of time. Or is it? Director, writer and producer of the film, The Human Longevity Project, Jason Prall, explores this concept with me on today’s show. He traveled to over 50 countries in 2 years and spoke with some of the oldest […]
2018-08-02
1h 12
eMEDIAlink - Online Christian Media
KNOWN Parent Work It Out
This podcast is intended for parents of teenagers - ideally at churches using the KNOWN student Bible study materials (www.lifeway.com/known). This is a conversation between parents of teenagers for parents of teenagers. Join Rick Prall and Mike Wakefield this month as they are joined by Dawn Cornelius (Student Ministry Publishing) to discuss the topic of conflict resolution.
2010-02-02
38 min