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DoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)What if the Story You’ve Been Telling Yourself Isn’t the Whole Truth?Joy revisits a painful middle-school memory and reframes it decades later, while Jenelle explains how trauma lives not just in our minds, but in our bodies - shaping the stories we use to make sense of our lives. This conversation explores meaning-making, shame, resilience, anxiety, and the power of trusted support as we learn how to notice, question, and begin rewriting the stories that no longer serve us.Resources & Links:EMDR Therapy ExplanationRising Strong by Brené Brown
2026-02-0635 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Identity, Leadership, and Yet Another Take on a Convoluted Word with Sylvia StinsonIn the third and final installment of the DoubleVision identity series, hosts Joy and Jenelle sit down with Sylvia Stinson Perez, a leader and advocate in the blindness field, for a conversation about identity, leadership, and navigating professional spaces as a blind woman. Together, they explore resilience, self-advocacy, burnout, and imposter syndrome, and they dig into the complicated role of the word “inspiration,” including the range of perspectives it can carry within the disability community.Sylvia's Website (and free download): www.TotalImpactPartners.comKindle option (99¢): Treading The Waters Of Life: A Guide To Self-Refl...
2026-01-2142 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Who Am I, Really? Identity, Grief, and Integration with Adam MockAt the start of a new year, many of us find ourselves asking questions that feel both simple and unsettling: Who am I now? What still holds when parts of life change?This episode of the DoubleVison Podcast is Part 2 in a 3-part series exploring identity. If Part 1 focused on how and why we learn to protect parts of ourselves in order to belong and survive, this conversation turns toward what it can look like to integrate those parts when and if we feel ready.Joy and Jenelle are joined by le...
2026-01-0855 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Identity and Belonging:
Why We Protect Parts of Who We AreIn this episode, Jenelle and Joy begin a two-part conversation on identity, grounded in their lived experiences of vision loss. Through stories from their childhood, they explore how early reactions from others taught them to protect certain parts of who they are. Those moments shaped instincts around when to explain, when to downplay, and when to keep parts of their identity private in order to feel safe or accepted.They explore the deeper reason humans learn to protect aspects of identity in the first place. The desire to belong is rooted in our need to...
2025-12-3027 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Cooking Up Belonging: A Conversation with Chef DebraAs the holidays approach, the kitchen can become a place of belonging uncertainty for people with vision loss, especially when traditions and expectations meet accessibility challenges. In this special Thanksgiving episode, Joy and Jenelle are joined by Chef Debra from The Blind Kitchen. They discuss the importance of creating inclusive kitchen spaces, and the value of universal culinary tools. Chef Deborah shares her journey from being the only blind student in culinary school to building a business that empowers people with vision loss to cook with confidence. The conversation highlights the significance of trust, community, and creativity in the...
2025-11-2528 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Creating Spaces of BelongingIn this episode, Jenelle and Joy discuss their experiences growing up with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition. They explore the concept of 'belonging uncertainty' and how it affects individuals, especially those with vision loss. The twin sisters share personal stories and insights on creating inclusive environments and the importance of universal design in social gatherings. They also touch on the significance of audio descriptions in media and the impact of thoughtful hosting on fostering a sense of belonging.RESOURCES:The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by...
2025-11-1326 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)What Does Grief Need?In this episode of DoubleVision Podcast, hosts Jenelle and Joy explore the complex topic of grief, particularly in the context of progressive vision loss. They discuss the emotional journey of dealing with a degenerative eye condition, sharing personal stories and insights from their blog. The conversation delves into the stages of grief, common misconceptions, and the importance of acknowledging and witnessing grief. They also touch on the role of empathy and community support in navigating these emotions.Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleVisionBlog
2025-10-2942 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Cane-o-phobiaWhat does it mean to move forward with courage while still honoring where you are?This episode explores the balance between bravery and self-compassion as we step into greater visibility.Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Joy and Jenelle explore the complex emotions that come with vision loss and the layered process of learning to use mobility tools like the white cane. Joined by mental health counselor Melissa Taussig, they discuss the delicate balance between “finding your brave” and honoring where you are in the journey.
2025-10-1657 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)We’re in This Together: Exploring Access IntimacyIn this episode, Joy and Jenelle invite their husbands, Benjamin and Torrey, to join them in an insightful conversation about access intimacy... a term coined by disability justice advocate Mia Mingus. Together, they explore what it means to give and receive help in ways that honor autonomy, trust, and interdependence.The foursome reflects on how overhelping can stem from fear or anxiety, and how practicing attunement—being tuned in to someone’s needs—creates deeper connection. They share stories of laughter, vulnerability, and growth, showing how humor can ease hard moments and strengthen relationships....
2025-10-0836 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)Who’s That Voice in My Glasses? -
Exploring Interdependence with Be My Eyes and Meta GlassesIn the debut episode of the DoubleVision Podcast, hosts Jenelle and Joy introduce their new platform, transitioning from their blog to a podcast format. They discuss their experiences with vision loss, the use of Meta glasses, and the Be My Eyes app, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world with these tools. The episode emphasizes the importance of interdependence and the unique experiences of traveling with a vision impairment.KeywordsDoubleVision Podcast, Meta glasses, Be My Eyes, vision loss, interdependence, debut episode, podcast, travel, accessibility, technology
2025-10-0238 minDoubleVision Podcast (by DoubleVision Blog)DoubleVision Podcast TrailerIdentical twin sisters and the authors of DoubleVision Blog, Jenelle and Joy, grew up with Retinitis Pigmentosa, yet they’ve often seen blindness - and life - through different lenses. Jenelle brings her therapist’s heart for healing and resilience, while Joy adds an educator’s creative voice for making sense of life. Together they explore the social and emotional side of vision loss... the parts of the journey that never show up on eye charts - sharing stories, struggles, and laughter to remind us there’s no single way to navigate blindness.
2025-09-3000 min
FretzlemaniaPee Party MovementFretz talks about AEW, NXT and a little bit about Impact as well as the new Women's Tag Titles and what he would do instead. Then, while the Network still works in Canada (damn you Peacock!) Fretz reviews a monumental and historic Raw from March 18, 2001. The tag team titles are on the line twice and two former ECW stars make their debuts. Also, Shane McMahon challenges his father to a match at Wrestlemania X7 and Chris Jericho pees in William Regal's tea. Tart. Sit back, make a cup of tea (preferably without pee but we wont judge) and enjoy the...
2021-03-2000 min
Wrestle Addict RadioFretzlemania XIX- Pee Party MovementFretz talks about AEW, NXT and a little bit about Impact as well as the new Women's Tag Titles and what he would do instead. Then, while the Network still works in Canada (damn you Peacock!) Fretz reviews a monumental and historic Raw from March 18, 2001. The tag team titles are on the line twice and two former ECW stars make their debuts. Also, Shane McMahon challenges his father to a match at Wrestlemania X7 and Chris Jericho pees in William Regal's tea. Tart. Sit back, make a cup of tea (preferably without pee but we wont judge) and enjoy...
2021-03-201h 00Wrestle Addict RadioFretzlemania XIX- Pee Party MovementFretz talks about AEW, NXT and a little bit about Impact as well as the new Women's Tag Titles and what he would do instead. Then, while the Network still works in Canada (damn you Peacock!) Fretz reviews a monumental and historic Raw from March 18, 2001. The tag team titles are on the line twice and two former ECW stars make their debuts. Also, Shane McMahon challenges his father to a match at Wrestlemania X7 and Chris Jericho pees in William Regal's tea. Tart. Sit back, make a cup of tea (preferably without pee but we wont judge) and enjoy...
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