SmartListen:
the macular
podcast
Welcome to SmartListen
SmartListen features a collection of podcast interviews with patients, healthcare professionals, and spoken versions of articles focusing on lifestyle and self-care. Tune in to explore insightful discussions and valuable content to support your wellness journey.
Celebrating the Small Victories: A Path to Achieving Greater Goals
Is there power in celebrating life's minor victories on our journey toward larger achievements? This exploration delves into the significance of recognising and honouring every achievement, regardless of its size, and how this practice can contribute to our overall success and fulfilment. (RP-PF-OPHT-GB-1168)
Interview with Chris White
Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Chris is a steadfast advocate for mental health, offering support tailored to the individual needs of those he encounters. His dedication has led him to perform unique acts of assistance, including arranging care for a cherished pet parrot! (RP-PF-OPHT-GB-1173)
Is the Impact of Light So Clear-Cut?
Often, we overlook the significance of light and darkness, despite experiencing them every day of our lives. Explore the ways in which both light and dark can be harnessed to fight depression, eliminate germs, accelerate healing, and promote restful sleep. (PP-PF-OPHT-GB-1040)
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Meet Amar
Optometrist Amar sets a target for every patient interaction: leave the session with a smile on your face. He believes open communication and consistency are key to having the right conversation – when that’s in place, Amar knows he can deliver the best support possible.
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Issue 29: Can new-generation technology bridge an old communication gap?
The notion that communicating through a screen could enrich relationships or strengthen bonds seems paradoxical. Yet that’s what recent research suggests. Could technology actually bring us closer together?
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Issue 28: Why root life in routines?
It could be argued that sticking to a routine can make life more predictable. But there can be a certain comfort in consistency, even sparking creativity. We explore how our routines shape us.
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Get to know Amar
Knowing about support that’s available can really help, as can a good network. With so much out there, Amar’s happy to admit that it’s a learning process for us all!
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Issue 27: Are the benefits of light black and white?
Light or dark, we give little thought to either, but are intermittently surrounded by both. Discover how light and dark can help us to combat depression, kill germs, speed-up recovery or aid a restful sleep.
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Issue 26: Making time for play
Do you neglect your inner child? Learn about the different ways we could all have our stresses relieved, our brain function improved, and our immune systems stimulated, by simply indulging in more play.
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Issue 26: Meet Anna Hanford
Lead ophthalmology nurse Anna and her team provide support that’s sensitive to the needs of over 100 patients every day. Virtual or face-to-face, Anna can always tell how her patients are feeling.
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Issue 25: Meet Annette Chaskalson
What does emotional support for visual impairment really mean? Find out the issues that Annette helps her clients to deal with – on a daily basis – in the real world.
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Issue 25: Why didn’t you say so?
It’s not always easy to express how we’re feeling. We take a look at why many of us find it so difficult and offer some guidance and advice on overcoming our natural reserve.
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Issue 24: We can be heroes
Our interpretation of the characteristics that constitute a ‘hero’ change with the times. We explore what it means to be a modern-day hero, and whether it’s something to which we can all aspire.
