The Enemy of Light and Dark

Sep 07 2024
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One man’s journey into learning to navigate blindness in a sighted world he once was a part of. This podcast explores his story, fears and phobias, accessibility and the lack thereof, the struggle to maintain humor through the hardships of life. He will interview blind people, sighted people, explore new innovations and old misconceptions. He will you have you laughing at adversity and leave you with a new appreciation of things seen and unseen!

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S2, E22 Super Sarah

Sep 07 2024 32 mins  
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 injuries that forever changed her life. Full of wild synchronicity, her story is profound, as she reminds us that drinking and driving is not

S2, E21 Teri and Sarah- The One-Eyed Wonders

Aug 25 2024 39 mins  
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 the next episode!https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089249509148https://www.theenemy

S2, E20 Dr. Alexander Stevens and the Human Brain

Aug 13 2024 37 mins  
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! https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089249509148https://www.theenemyoflightanddark.c

S2, E19 This is Noah

Jul 12 2024 42 mins  
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 leaning into the support of family, friends and community. Here is the GoFundMe link that was set up for him by a dear friend, hoping to ease

S2, E18 A Day at Tiffany's

Jun 15 2024 45 mins  
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, starting her own podcast and the desire for people to be able to talk about all aspects of who they are. https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflight

S2, E17 The Half Blind Potter

May 26 2024 35 mins  
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 the midst of an incredibly traumatic and life-changing event.https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profil

S1. E16 Sumiko, Guide Dog Extraordinaire

Mar 11 2024 29 mins  
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 animals and her extreme dislike of fireworks. https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10008924

S1, E15 The Fascinating Dr. Winges and The Weird and Wacky World of Neuro-Ophthalmology

Jan 24 2024 58 mins  
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 disorders of the eyes and visual cortex- including Stephen's!https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000

S1, E14 A Sight to Behold

Nov 01 2023 40 mins  
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, her care and compassion for others is a sight to behold. https://www.instagram.com/theenemyoflightanddark/https://www.facebook.com/profile.p

S1, E13 Nick

Sep 23 2023 42 mins  
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 talk about IT, tech, personal safety, accessibility, standing up for your rights and the importance of having a clear path to get where you nee