As we step into a new year, we wanted to pause and share a few updates about the DoubleVision Podcast, why we’re doing this work, and where we’re headed next.
We launched the podcast in October with a lot of excitement and, honestly, a fairly ambitious plan: weekly episodes. It didn’t take long for us to realize that while we love this medium, it requires far more time, energy, and care than our blog posts ever did. Recording, editing, reflecting, and preparing these conversations asks something different of us.
By November, we made the decision to slow the release schedule to every other week. That shift wasn’t about doing less. It was about doing this work in a way that feels grounded, thoughtful, and sustainable.
We released our final episode of the year just before the holidays, and today we’re sharing our first episode of the new year.
Why We’re Doing This and How You Can Help
At its core, this podcast is an offering.
We continue to show up for these conversations because we feel called to do so. Talking openly about identity, disability, grief, access, belonging, and the emotional realities of vision loss matters to us. These are conversations we wish had been more visible earlier in our own lives, and we believe there is real value in creating space for them now.
This work takes time, care, and emotional energy, and we offer it freely to the community. If the podcast resonates with you, the most meaningful ways to support it are simple: subscribe so new episodes show up automatically, rate and review the podcast on your listening platform, and share an episode with a friend or family member who you think might benefit from listening. These small actions help the podcast reach others who may need these conversations too.
Today’s Episode and an Important Conversation
We’re especially excited to share today’s episode, which continues our two-part series on identity and releases alongside a powerful conversation with Adam Mock.
Adam is a Leadership Coaching Specialist, keynote speaker, and the author of Rescue Your Dreams. He brings more than twenty-five years of experience helping individuals and teams grow in clarity, confidence, and purpose. His work spans corporate, athletic, and educational spaces, with clients including Olympic athletes, Nike, PayPal, Jordan Brand, and Converse.
In this episode, our conversation centers on identity at its core. Not our roles, achievements, or losses, but who we are beneath them. We explore the difference between being and doing, how identity is shaped and protected over time, and what it means to move forward with intention, especially at the beginning of a new year.
What We’ll Be Exploring This Year
Many of our early episodes focused on grief and identity, and we’ll continue to return to those themes with more depth and nuance. As the year unfolds, we’ll also be exploring additional aspects of the social and emotional journey of vision loss, including:
- The backstage of disability and what rarely gets talked about
- Shame and how it quietly shapes behavior and self-perception
- The complexity of receiving help and negotiating independence
- Rewriting the stories we’ve inherited about ourselves
- Identity, belonging, and how they evolve over time
- Access, intimacy, and relational dynamics
Some episodes will be deeply personal. Others will be conversational or reflective. All of them are rooted in lived experience and a desire to name what often goes unspoken.
A Special Thank You
This podcast would not be possible without the support of our small but mighty team. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tracy Schakohl, our producer, whose steady presence and care help bring each episode to life, and to Benjamin Jay Thomas, our media and tech specialist, who supports the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly.
We’re deeply grateful for the time, creativity, and commitment they bring to this project.
Thank you for being here. We’re grateful for everyone who listens, reflects, and walks alongside us in these conversations. We’re looking forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead.
With appreciation,
Jenelle and Joy