September 28, 2023
EP53: CLARITY with Shelby Perry, Entrepreneur and Founder of EYEHESIVE
Becoming UnDoneAbout this episode
About The Guest: Shelby Perry is a Utah native who struggled with addiction from a young age. After seeking help and entering recovery, she founded EYEHESIVE, a community and coaching program for individuals dealing with eye and vision loss. Shelby is also a yoga instructor and uses her platform to inspire and support others on their journey to recovery and self-acceptance. Summary: Shelby Perry shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and overcoming a life-altering accident that left her blind in one eye. She discusses the importance of sobriety and the support of the recovery community in her healing process. Shelby's experience led her to found EYEHESIVE, a community and coaching program for individuals with eye and vision loss. She emphasizes the power of self-acceptance and finding purpose in helping others. Key Takeaways: Sobriety and the support of the recovery community played a crucial role in Shelby's recovery from her accident. Shelby founded EYEHESIVE to provide support and resources for individuals with eye and vision loss. Self-acceptance and finding purpose can help overcome adversity and create a fulfilling life. Quotes: "Everything that I learned from the foundation of getting sober... has directly coexisted and helped me get through that eye loss." - Shelby Perry "I just thought about other people out there that might have an eye injury and not have as many people or support." - Shelby Perry "I can still move my body and get on the mountain today." - Shelby Perry Reach out to Becoming UnDone! Text Toby here! Support the show Becoming Undone is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyJBrooks. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.