{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Blindsight","title":"A is For Anger","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2635,"description":"Bill and Samantha unpack the stigma around anger and the broader emotional experience for people with low vision or blindness. Samantha shares her unconventional entry into vision-loss counseling through the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, emphasizes that clients with low vision are “just people,” and highlights grief as a common—but not universal—theme. Together they challenge prejudices (sighted vs. blind therapists), explore the “anger umbrella” of nuanced emotions, and offer concrete techniques for naming, expressing, and managing feelings—especially when visual cues are absent. The conversation closes with practical strategies: emotional granularity (using an “emotion wheel”), clear verbal check‑ins (“What’s happening in the room?”), and personalized coping routines (naming the feeling, walking away, sensory resets). \n\nKey Themes:\nGrief and loss in vision change\nBias toward/against blind or sighted therapists\nAnger as an umbrella emotion vs. specific labels\nGender and family conditioning around emotion\nTeaching children emotional language early\nSafety and expressing anger without visual feedback\nCoping strategies: name it, take space, regulate\nEmotional granularity & the Emotion Wheel\nTherapy as education: “You don’t know what you don’t know”\n\nActionable Tips:\nName precisely: Go beyond “angry” to “hurt,” “threatened,” “frustrated,” etc.\nState & step back: “I’m angry; I need 30 minutes. I’ll come back.”\nAsk for context: If you can’t see reactions, verbalize: “What’s happening in the room? How are you feeling?”\nBuild a coping menu: Music, walk, shower, time with guide dog—experiment and codify what works.\nUse an Emotion Wheel: Improves emotional regulation and communication.\n\nGuest Contact:\nWebsite: https://tideschangingtherapy.com\nEmail: samantha@tideschangingtherapy.com\nInstagram: @tideschangingtherapy\nAftersight Feedback / Inquiries: feedback@aftersight.org\n\nDisclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/A8C9JGNU5UI2p2zaKFeLOzFo1TOdq76dG54TzkOTCT4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMmE5/YzFhYzk5ZmMwOTRm/YjM1NTEwZGRkMTk5/MjkzYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}