Introducing the Double Tap Extra feed — your all-access pass to everything you don’t hear on the main show. This bonus content stream is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, partner perks, special videos, and even early access to new features and episodes. Whether it’s a candid moment with your favorite host, bonus Q&A sessions, or offers from our trusted tech partners, this is the place for superfans who want more of the good stuff. It’s Double Tap — turned up a notch.
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Introducing the Double Tap Extra feed — your all-access pass to everything you don’t hear on the main show. This bonus content stream is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, partner perks, special videos, and even early access to new features and episodes. Whether it’s a candid moment with your favorite host, bonus Q&A sessions, or offers from our trusted tech partners, this is the place for superfans who want more of the good stuff. It’s Double Tap — turned up a notch.
Guide Dogs, Cane Tips, and Mental Health: Real Stories from the Blind Community
Double Tap Extra
1 hour 9 minutes
2 months ago
Guide Dogs, Cane Tips, and Mental Health: Real Stories from the Blind Community
This episode of Double Tap Extra dives deep into listener experiences with guide dogs, mobility tools, and the mental health challenges linked to blindness. From thoughtful advice on matching the right guide dog to navigating life with retinitis pigmentosa, rural cane tips, and coping with social isolation, Steven and Shaun bring real voices and insights together in a powerful discussion.
In this Extra edition, Steven and Shaun dedicate time to longer listener emails that don’t always make it onto the main show. Nikki from Texas shares heartfelt advice about guide dog selection, reminding Steven to ensure his hand tremor is considered in the matching process. Gregory reflects on his personal journey with retinitis pigmentosa, his decision not to pursue a guide dog due to safety concerns, and his thoughts on new mobility tech like Glidance and Echo Vision.
Craig from Scotland opens up about losing his sight rapidly, the impact on his mental health, and how his guide dog helped him adjust before retirement. He highlights the importance of mind management strategies and supportive friends. Trevor from Ontario offers an incredibly detailed comparison of cane tips for different terrains—including the Rover Freewheel, ceramic tips, Pathfinder 360, and snow disc—providing real-world advice for rural and urban travelers alike.
The discussion weaves through themes of guilt, independence, resilience, and identity, with Steven and Shaun reflecting on how blind people adapt to changing needs, the underestimated role of mental health, and the importance of finding practical tools that fit each person’s lifestyle.
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Double Tap Extra
Introducing the Double Tap Extra feed — your all-access pass to everything you don’t hear on the main show. This bonus content stream is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, partner perks, special videos, and even early access to new features and episodes. Whether it’s a candid moment with your favorite host, bonus Q&A sessions, or offers from our trusted tech partners, this is the place for superfans who want more of the good stuff. It’s Double Tap — turned up a notch.
