This episode is with my new friend Taylor. She is legally blind, a mother, and an advocate. We met on TikTok, where she shared her personal stories about what it's like to be legally blind. I really respect her because she shows vulnerability and humor and doesn't take herself or her disability too seriously. She and I talk about all the good and the bad of having a visual disability and the mental health that comes with it.

Her TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylormade202093?_t=ZT-8wgsam8NxUs&_r=1

I met Jill on a Facebook group and appreciated her vulnerability and honesty in our conversation. I consider her a friend and a disability warrior. She discusses her battles with mental health, the chronic pain that comes with it, and also how it constantly fluctuates. She talks about some of her biggest fears, like losing her sight and having to use a wheelchair to get around. Jill is somebody I have a lot of respect for, and even if she can't see it yet, she is a really strong person.

Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast, and videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Dr. Chalmer is the author of three books: "Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again", published in 2024; "It's Not About Communication! Why Everything You Know About Couples Therapy is Wrong", published in 2022; and "Reigniting the Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy, and How to Get It Back", published in 2020. With his wife, educator Judy Alexander, Dr. Chalmer co-hosts the "Couples Therapy in Seven Words" podcast at https://ctin7.com. His other notable interests include musical composition (especially on Jewish themes), choral singing, and directing. His composition "Berakhot: A Midrash Cantata" was recorded in 2005. He has served in leadership positions in several Jewish communities in Vermont.

His website https://brucechalmer.com