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Blind from Birth: A Stepmother Shares
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Julie Burch is an accomplished author (pen name: Juliet Brilee) and stepmother to Josh, who was born blind. Now 48 years old, he lives independently with his seeing-eye dog, Lou. In this episode, Julie shares what it was like to raise a blind child. She introduces us to how she helped Josh spatially map his environment, and talks about how the brain's map differs for people who have vision versus people with no vision. Julie is a mindfulness coach, and she emphasizes the importance of patience, embracing "failure," using tough love to support independence, and enhancing the senses through mindful practice.
In the next episode, Dr. Blueweiss interviews Josh, who shares his perspective on life in a world built by sighted people.
FIND AND FOLLOW JULIE
Julie's Mindfulness Art Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/julieburch4art
Julie's Author Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Jbrileeauthor
Julie's Author Website
https://julietbrilee.com/
Subscribe to Julie's mailing list for information about upcoming books, nature, recipes, and life with Josh.
Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:
- https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/
- Subscribe to YouTube channel
- Follow and send a message on Facebook
- Follow and send a message on LinkedIn
- Follow on Instagram
- Follow on TikTok
- Follow on Threads
The Wisdom Shared Team
- Audio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works
- Co-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson
- Production Assistant: Becki Leigh
43 episodes
Manage episode 322600332 series 2820196
EPISODE SUMMARY
Julie Burch is an accomplished author (pen name: Juliet Brilee) and stepmother to Josh, who was born blind. Now 48 years old, he lives independently with his seeing-eye dog, Lou. In this episode, Julie shares what it was like to raise a blind child. She introduces us to how she helped Josh spatially map his environment, and talks about how the brain's map differs for people who have vision versus people with no vision. Julie is a mindfulness coach, and she emphasizes the importance of patience, embracing "failure," using tough love to support independence, and enhancing the senses through mindful practice.
In the next episode, Dr. Blueweiss interviews Josh, who shares his perspective on life in a world built by sighted people.
FIND AND FOLLOW JULIE
Julie's Mindfulness Art Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/julieburch4art
Julie's Author Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Jbrileeauthor
Julie's Author Website
https://julietbrilee.com/
Subscribe to Julie's mailing list for information about upcoming books, nature, recipes, and life with Josh.
Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:
- https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/
- Subscribe to YouTube channel
- Follow and send a message on Facebook
- Follow and send a message on LinkedIn
- Follow on Instagram
- Follow on TikTok
- Follow on Threads
The Wisdom Shared Team
- Audio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works
- Co-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson
- Production Assistant: Becki Leigh
43 episodes
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