Episode Details

When Life Changes In A Blink, Resilience Begins | Episode 410

What do you hold without noticing until it’s gone? We sit down with David to unpack the moment an eye injury shattered daily life and what it takes to rebuild from the inside out. He speaks openly about relentless pain, the dizzying loss of independence, and the grief of being a writer who suddenly can’t write. Then the conversation turns—toward mental health tools, faith, and the stubborn promise to keep moving one day closer to better.

We explore the nuts and bolts of coping: how ADHD and autism traits shape focus, why structure can calm chaos, and how small environmental changes make hard days survivable. David shares how his wife’s ADHD journey offered a toolkit—timers, checklists, voice-to-text—that keeps creativity alive when screens and light are brutal. Justin adds lived insight from his own health crisis, naming a mindset shift that changes everything: count hours of progress, not months of waiting. Together, we frame resilience as a practice, not a mood—anchored by gratitude, forgiveness, and the courage to start again.

We also protect what fuels the mission: creative work. David leads Mythical Creatures Around the World under Voices for Voices, and we address brand misuse, credit, and why defending IP matters to survivors and communities alike. If stories spark change, creators deserve their names on the work. Throughout, we return to a simple, urgent invitation—don’t take sight, movement, or time for granted. Share help when you can. Accept help when you need it. And hold hope with both hands.

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Chapter Markers

0:00 Global Reach And Listener Challenge

3:35 Introducing David And Today’s Topic

4:20 The Accident And Sudden Vision Loss

7:50 Pain, Triggers, And Daily Limits

10:25 Consequences, Reflection, And Forgiveness

14:40 Identity, Writing, And Starting Over

18:03 Mental Health, ADHD, And Coping

21:10 Justin’s Parallel Experience And Perspective

27:20 Faith, Resolve, And Words To Live By

30:45 Mythical Creatures Brand And IP Protection

34:40 Community Goals, Support, And Closing

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