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Blindsight — Phoenix: Ashley’s Rise After Darkness
Blindsight — Phoenix: Ashley’s Rise After Darkness
Blindsight — Phoenix: Ashley’s Rise After Darkness
Friday 10th October 2025
Join Ashley on Blindsight as she shares her inspiring journey through trauma, blindness, and resilience with host Bill Lundgren.
52 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Encouraging
Transformative
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Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Rebuilding life starts with a strong self-foundation.
- Support from trusted individuals is crucial in recovery.
- Balance in relationships helps maintain mental health.
- Independence can be achieved despite physical limitations.
- Facing adversity can lead to personal growth and rebirth.
"You have to be the foundation. You are what keeps everything together."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this gripping episode of Blindsight, host Bill Lundgren sits down with Ashley, a remarkable survivor who shares her journey through trauma, depression, and blindness. Ashley's story is one of resilience and rebirth, as she navigates the complexities of rebuilding her life after a life-altering suicide attempt left her blind.
Through candid conversation, Ashley recounts her early struggles with family instability and mental illness, leading up to a pivotal moment that changed everything. Ashley opens up about her path to independence, finding strength and purpose at Perkins School for the Blind, and redefining her life through the metaphor of the Phoenix—rising renewed from her own ashes. Her tale is filled with moments of vulnerability and triumph, as she discusses the importance of self-foundation and the support of a trusted few.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt honesty, Ashley and Bill explore themes of self-discovery, mental health, and the power of community. Listeners will be moved by Ashley's determination to not only survive but thrive, as she shares valuable insights on building a solid foundation for oneself and finding balance in relationships. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and find hope in the darkest times.
Whether you're on your own journey to recovery or simply seeking inspiration, Ashley's story is sure to resonate deeply. Are you ready to be inspired by a true tale of transformation?