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RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radio
Vocaleyes
Mental Health
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Internships
Accessibility
Sight Loss
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Get Set Progress Internship Program
Charles Bonnet Syndrome
Accessibility Advisory Panel
East West Rail
Summer Preparedness
Microsoft Teams
Glaucoma
Ayrshire Visually Impaired Social Club
Mad Max
Relationships
Eye Believe Podcast
Heat Stroke
Twelfth Night

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - ... more

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Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick joins Barry Snell to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD which it's often known as.

SAD is also known as "winter depression" because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter.

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The British Library have put on a very special exhibition called Secret Maps. Along side large print and Braille guides, there's also an audio described tour available for blind and partially sighted people, as Hubert finds out more in this podcast.

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the a... more

There are many fabulous ways you can support a cause that’s close to your heart. You could take on a local half marathon, jump out of a plane, or, as in the case of Josephine Boulter, create a nude calendar to challenge the stigma surrounding vision ... more

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Recent Guests

Josephine Boulter
Creator of the nude calendar to raise awareness about sight loss and support DeafBlind UK
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Episode: S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity
Robert Ellis
Training Behavior Business Partner from Guide Dogs
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Episode: S2 Ep1188: How To Support Your Guide Dog During Fireworks Season
Beatrix Love
Member and trustee of iSight Cornwall
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Episode: S2 Ep1166: Join This New Audio Book Club In Newquay
Elizabeth Roddick
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Episode: S2 Ep1156: Thinking About Heart Health for Older People…
Talia Trean
Children's Eye Care Liaison Officer at RNIB
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Episode: S2 Ep1152: What Does A Children’s ECLO Do?
Teresa Gordon
Acting CEO of MACS Charity
MACS
Episode: S2 Ep1145: Teresa Gordon Tells Us About The MACS Charity
Josh Feehan
Head of Internships at Thomas Bucklington Trust
Thomas Bucklington Trust
Episode: S2 Ep1144: TPT Releases 35 New Internship Opportunities For 2025
Olya Lynx
Local artist with a unique arts exhibition
Independent artist
Episode: S2 Ep1142: Free Admission to Artists Tactile Art Exhibition
Chris Hunton
Trustee of Glaucoma UK
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Episode: S2 Ep1139: How To Easily Check If You're At Risk Of Glaucoma?

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Toby
Host of RNIB Connect Radio, with experience in discussing topics relevant to the blind and partially sighted community.

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#86
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S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity
Q: How did your children react when you told them about the calendar?
Josephine's children expressed pride, with her daughter initially concerned about friends seeing her naked, but her son proudly shared it at his university.
S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity
Q: Why did you choose DeafBlind UK as the charity?
Josephine chose DeafBlind UK because of the significant support she received from them since her diagnosis, along with their caring outreach and the impact it made on her life.
S2 Ep1199: Baring It All In Support Of Charity
Q: What inspired the unique idea for the nude calendar?
Josephine explained that it was inspired by the patronization from others who assume those with disabilities are helpless, and she wanted to show that they live vibrant, full lives.
S2 Ep1197: Eileen Angus - Employment With Sightloss
Q: What advice would you give to people who are looking to stay in employment or get back to employment following their sight loss?
Eileen suggests reaching out to the RNIB, utilizing their knowledge and experience, and finding support for reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
S2 Ep1187: Charles Colquhoun Reflects on The Internship Programme and Employment Access
Q: What needs to change in order to make employment more accessible and inclusive?
Employers' attitudes need to change, as many are hesitant due to misconceptions about necessary workplace adjustments.

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Focusing on the experiences of blind and partially sighted individuals, this series shares heartfelt stories and insights related to living with sight loss. Listeners can expect to hear about various aspects of life, including personal journeys, guidance on accessible services, and discussions on topics like guide dogs, nutritional advice, and arts events. The content often combines practical information with emotional narratives, celebrating the resilience of its guests and the importance of community support. Notably, the podcast also emphasizes accessibility in cultural events and aims to foster an inclusive dialogue around sight loss.

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2. Double Tap
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RNIB Conversations launched 8 years ago and published 502 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on RNIB Conversations include:

1. Josephine Boulter
2. Robert Ellis
3. Beatrix Love
4. Elizabeth Roddick
5. Talia Trean
6. Teresa Gordon
7. Josh Feehan
8. Olya Lynx

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