Blindsight explores life through a different lens—sharing real conversations at the intersection of blindness, mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Hosted by Bill Lundgren, each episode spotlights lived experience, hard-won resilience, and the moments people don’t always know how to talk about out loud. From navigating family dynamics and identity to battling anxiety, depression, or addiction—and finding traction again—Blindsight makes space for honesty, hope, and practical perspective. With compelling guests and real-life stories, it’s a podcast for anyone who wants to understand more deeply, feel less alone, and keep moving forward—one brave conversation at a time.
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Blindsight explores life through a different lens—sharing real conversations at the intersection of blindness, mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Hosted by Bill Lundgren, each episode spotlights lived experience, hard-won resilience, and the moments people don’t always know how to talk about out loud. From navigating family dynamics and identity to battling anxiety, depression, or addiction—and finding traction again—Blindsight makes space for honesty, hope, and practical perspective. With compelling guests and real-life stories, it’s a podcast for anyone who wants to understand more deeply, feel less alone, and keep moving forward—one brave conversation at a time.
This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org
to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.
Pens, Pixels & Possibility: Writing Our Way Beyond Limits: Part 2 with Elyse Draper
Blindsight
21 minutes
5 months ago
Pens, Pixels & Possibility: Writing Our Way Beyond Limits: Part 2 with Elyse Draper
Bill Lundgren continues his deep-dive with author and publisher Elyse Draper, exploring how writing can serve as catharsis and empowerment for people with disabilities. They unpack the idea that adaptive technology is simply “tools for the job,” spotlight Elyse’s Super Abled children’s-story app and the VI&B Creatives Workshop, and demystify AI as a creative ally. Practical tips on memoir-style journaling, freewriting without self-censorship, and using AI platforms like Gemini round out an encouraging conversation on turning personal challenges into narrative strength.
Contact Info
Elyse Draper — Senior Editor, iPub Cloud
Email: E.Draper@ipubcloud.org
Publishing House & Store: https://ipubcloud.org
VI&B Creatives Workshop: https://viandbcreativesworkshop.com
Super Abled App: https://super_abled.com
Aftersight — Non-profit media network
Phone: (720) 712-8856
Email: feedback@aftersight.org
Podcasts & resources: https://aftersight.org/podcast
Producer Credits: Jonathan Price — Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight
Show Credits
Host: Bill Lundgren
Guest: Elyse Draper
Producer: Jonathan Price
Recording & Post-Production: Aftersight Studios
Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro & Part 1 recap
02:18 “Tools for the job” mindset
04:44 Launching the Super Abled project
07:05 First steps for therapeutic writing
09:26 Introspection through speculative fiction
11:53 Writing for yourself vs. an audience
14:21 AI as a creativity partner
16:29 How to reach Elyse & project links
18:58 Storytelling, donations, and final takeaways
20:25 Closing remarks
Blindsight
Blindsight explores life through a different lens—sharing real conversations at the intersection of blindness, mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Hosted by Bill Lundgren, each episode spotlights lived experience, hard-won resilience, and the moments people don’t always know how to talk about out loud. From navigating family dynamics and identity to battling anxiety, depression, or addiction—and finding traction again—Blindsight makes space for honesty, hope, and practical perspective. With compelling guests and real-life stories, it’s a podcast for anyone who wants to understand more deeply, feel less alone, and keep moving forward—one brave conversation at a time.
This service is made possible by generous donations. Consider supporting us at www.aftersight.org
to help keep these resources free. Aftersight also provides free white canes, support groups, and more, all thanks to contributions from our community.
