Vision, Health, and Finding Balance

In this powerful conversation, Heather Patrick talks with Carol Enneking, author of The Rebalancing Act, about her personal journey through keratoconus, multiple cornea transplants, a breast cancer diagnosis, and what it means to live a balanced life. Carol shares lessons in self-advocacy, the surprising ways medications can affect vision, and why prioritizing health is essential for long-term well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:•           Carol’s journey with keratoconus and four cornea transplants•           How breast cancer treatment unexpectedly impacted her vision•           The critical role of advocacy in navigating the healthcare system•           The link between eye health and overall health•           Why women often put themselves last — and how to change that•           The inspiration behind The Rebalancing Act and its message for women everywhere Timestamps•           00:03:00 – Carol’s early diagnosis and journey with keratoconus•           00:06:20 – The impact of cornea transplants and medical advances•           00:18:45 – Eye health as a solvable problem — if we act now•           00:24:30 – Breast cancer, tamoxifen, and unexpected vision loss•           00:28:40 – The importance of advocacy and proactive healthcare•           00:37:00 – Women, self-care, and the need to prioritize ourselves•           00:43:45 – Key takeaways from The Rebalancing Act•           00:45:45 – Reflections, lessons learned, and letting go of perfection Resources & Links•           Get The Rebalancing Act by Carol Enneking: https://carolenneking.com/book/•           Learn more about Prevent Blindness Texas: https://texas.preventblindness.org •           Follow Eyespiring for future episodes: https://eyespiring.transistor.fm