The Blind Spot with Keila Alequin and Sarah Larose
Interview With Jamie Roth
Description:
In this episode of The Blind Spot, hosts Keila Alequin and Sarah Larose welcome Jamie Roth, author of Should’ve Seen That Coming: Navigating the In-Between Moments of Acceptance, Surrender and Resilience. Jamie shares her journey of losing her sight five and a half years ago, navigating the emotional challenges of blindness, and learning to embrace a new chapter of life. She discusses how writing her memoir became a therapeutic way to process her experiences, from losing her vision and independence to discovering a deeper spiritual connection and a renewed sense of purpose. Jamie also opens up about narrating her own audiobook, including the challenges of recording, the importance of preserving genuine emotions, and how an author's voice can create a meaningful sense of presence for listeners.
The conversation explores acceptance, resilience, independence, and the importance of community and support when navigating vision loss. Jamie shares how family, friends, and everyday interactions have helped her adapt, along with her experiences using Meta smart glasses and discovering resources for the blind and visually impaired community. She also discusses her current projects, including her podcast My Higher Self Has Questions, her women's gathering known as The Gathering, and her online community, The Women Are Talking. Jamie's advice for those who are newly blind is to breathe, stay present, allow themselves to experience their emotions, listen to themselves, and accept help from others. This heartfelt conversation reminds listeners that blindness is only one part of a person's identity and that embracing change can open the door to new possibilities, deeper connections, and personal transformation.
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