EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 34 MIN
Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss | Lynn Jensen
from We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities · host Mike Bolland
What happens when you lose your sight at just 27 years old? In this episode of the We're Not Stumped Podcast, Mike Bolland welcomes Lynn Jensen, author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss, to share her remarkable journey from sudden blindness to living an independent, adventurous life filled with travel, purpose, and humor. Lynn discusses the challenges she faced after losing her vision, from relearning everyday tasks to navigating the world with guide dogs. She shares practical travel tips for people with sight loss, explains common misconceptions about blindness, and discusses how independence looks different for everyone. Topics include: Her book, Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss Losing her sight after graduating from nursing school The life-changing impact of guide dogs Travel tips for airports, hotels, and tourist destinations Hidden disability accommodations for travelers Funny stories from life with vision loss Why humor is an essential coping tool Building virtual workshops for people with sight lossLynn's story is a powerful reminder that life doesn't end when circumstances change—it simply requires a new way of moving forward. Learn more about Lynn and her book: https://blindtraveltips.com #WereNotStumped #BlindTravel #SightLoss #DisabilityAwareness #GuideDogs #TravelTips #Accessibility #BlindnessAwareness #AdaptiveLiving #Inspiration Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/
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What happens when you lose your sight at just 27 years old? In this episode of the We're Not Stumped Podcast, Mike Bolland welcomes Lynn Jensen, author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss, to share her remarkable journey from sudden blindness to living an independent, adventurous life filled with travel, purpose, and humor. Lynn discusses the challenges she faced after losing her vision, from relearning everyday tasks to navigating the world with guide dogs. S...
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