Chasing the Light
Episodes
Entry #69: Birthday Week Recap
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Details: In this week's entry, I share a recap of the Christmas 5K, documentary filming (parts 2 & 3), our recent trip to Florida, and my 37th birthda...
Entry #68: Filming Part Two (with a special guest)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share an impromptu interview with the Director of the documentary as we were filming my “home life” over the weekend. I...
Entry #67: A Feast of Turkey & Gratitude
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this week’s entry, I share the story behind Achilles’ Virginia and our first workout in Loudoun earlier this month. Also, I announce the recent ...
Entry #66: LCA5 Through A Child’s Eyes (Ari’s Story)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I am honored to share The Cutler Family’s experience with LCA5. Listeners will have the opportunity to hear Ari’s LCA5 jou...
Entry #65: Navigating Motherhood and Blindness
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I share my vulnerabilities associated with being a mom with blindness as my children reach their teenage years. Specifically, I...
Entry #64: Challenge Accepted
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from our weekend in Philadelphia at the 2025 Rocky Run. It was an incredible experience shared with my fam...
Entry #63: The Story Behind the Segment
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share recent positive changes to my night vision and the related clinical trial results which align with these improvements....
The Tricks & Treats of Blindness
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this week’s entry, I share some tools and strategies that I use to accomplish the tasks of every day life. Specifically, I discuss assistive techn...
Entry #61: Finding My Voice & Vision
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my experience with public speaking as I embrace new opportunities in my vision loss journey. Specifically, I discuss m...
Entry #60: Two Year Vision Assessment Results
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the results from my most recent vision assessments in the LCA5 clinical trial. It has been a little over 2 years since...
Entry #59: Breakdowns and Breakthroughs
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Details: Welcome back, listeners! In this week's entry, I share a brief recap of the past six months. Specifically, I discuss the great power of say...
Entry #58: 18-Month Results
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my trip down memory lane as we read through my childhood vision file. I felt so many emotions as I recognized the amou...
Entry #57: A Blossoming New Season
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, we welcome a brand-new season of the CTL podcast journal! I share the results of my genetic testing for the breast cancer gene...
Entry #56: The Extra Mile
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I share a special announcement to conclude season 4 of the Chasing the Light Podcast journal. I am so excited to provide a glim...
Entry #55: Speaking Up & Speaking Out about Blindness
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my most recent experience as a guest speaker while I answered teenager’s questions about blindness. Listeners will l...
Entry #54: An Eventful Start
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Details: In this week's entry, I provide a detailed health and vision update. Specifically, I share the results from my recent ultrasound and the sta...
Entry #53: A Proactive Approach to Vision Loss
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my recent experiences connecting with others who are currently losing their vision. Listeners will learn proactive sug...
Entry #52: The Adventures of Blind Faith
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I share the details from our most recent snowboarding adventure. Listeners will learn about my past experiences with this aweso...
Entry #51: A Deep Dive Into 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from our eventful first week of the new year. Listeners will learn about a health concern that could be po...
Entry #50: The Gang’s All Here!
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I am thrilled to be joined by my husband Zach and our two sons, Lucas & Jaxon! This is an unfiltered and unscripted authentic ...
Entry #49: Building Bonds through Blindness
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, it is my pleasure to introduce my new friend, Audrey Joy! Listeners will have the opportunity to hear Audrey’s incredible vi...
Entry 48: Mountaintop Moments
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from my birthday week and the wonderful blessings I experienced from some very special moments. Specifica...
Entry #47: FFB Clinical Trial Webinar (Panelists and Q&A Session)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I share the recording from the Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Trial Webinar on December 7, 2024. Specifically, I recor...
Entry 46: Joyfully and Faithfully Giving Back
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share another significant detail about my book, Joyfully and Faithfully Fit and the positive impact that may result with the...
Entry #45: Holiday Hosting-The Sighted Serving The Sightless
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share hosting hacks to keep in mind while welcoming blind and low vision guests into your home this holiday season! 🎄 Lis...
Entry #44: A First Look at Joyfully and Faithfully Fit
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I am so excited to announce the official release date of my book Joyfully and Faithfully Fit! Also, listeners will have the ...
Entry #43: October at a Glance
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, listeners will hear a recap of our family’s October fun which includes long runs, basement finishing projects, and two very ...
Entry #42: One-Year Vision Assessment Results
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I eagerly share the latest results from my one-year post surgery vision assessments in Philadelphia. Throughout tow full days...
Entry #41: A Faith-filled Flashback
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, listeners will hear a flashback entry which combines my pre-surgery and post-surgery entries from last September. New Chasing...
Entry #40: A Wilderness Year
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share a behind the scenes look into my year of wandering and pondering the next season of my life. I discuss the many emotio...
Entry #39: Writing a New Chapter
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from our recent move to Virginia and a recap of our first summer in the new house. Listeners will learn ab...
Entry #38: Moving in a New Direction
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, listeners will learn about my most recent vision and life changes as we head into the summer season! We are busier than ever, ...
Entry #37: Interview Recording from the Baltimore VisionWalk Kickoff
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special entry, listeners will have the opportunity to hear my recent interview as a guest speaker at the VisionWalk Kickoff event. The intervi...
Entry #36: Changing with the Seasons
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I am excited to share the positive vision changes over the past month! I took a brief break from recording to turn my attentio...
Entry #35: Day 180 Post-Op Appointments
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the results from my most recent visit to Philadelphia. Listeners will have the opportunity to hear details from my two...
Entry #34: Avoidance to Acceptance: The Story Behind the Smile
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, listeners will have the opportunity to dive into the part of my vision story which I tend to avoid the most. Emotions become m...
Entry #33: The Beauty of Blindness (Dominic’s Vision Story)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s special entry, I have the honor and privilege to interview the Footman Family (Tiffany, JJ, & Dominic) and gain their perspective of...
Entry #32: The Daily Grind While Living Blind
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, listeners have the opportunity to learn about how blindness affects the tasks of daily life and adaptations which may assist i...
Entry #31: When I grow up, I want to be…
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share 3 new and positive vision changes. I describe the noticeable increase in my central vision and overall acuity. Next, I...
Entry #30: Jeepers Creepers—Fighting for your Peepers!
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I provide a current vision and life update! As our annual Baltimore VisionWalk quickly approaches, I share the origin story of...
Entry #29: New Season, New Year, & New View!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year everyone! In this week’s entry, I share a recap of our Rambo family Christmas & New Year’s festivities! Specifically, I discuss th...
Entry #28: 90-Day Post-Op
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from my birthday celebration over this past week. Also, I provide the results from my most recent clinica...
Entry #27: Thirty-Five Candle
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I celebrate my 35th birthday by reflecting on the highlights from this past year of life. I share my favorite memories and acc...
Entry #26: Dashing into December!
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the most recent noticeable positive vision changes which occurred over this past week! Also, I provide a 12-week post-...
Entry #25: Living Merry & Bright with Blindness
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I briefly describe my current vision changes at 11-weeks pot-op and the upcoming appointments for the LCA5 clinical trial. Nex...
Entry #24: Serving up a Slice of Gratitude
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my Thanksgiving Day feast cooking hacks as we prepare to host our annual “Battle of the Birds” holiday! 🦃 Speci...
Entry #23: The Blinding Truth
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share a brief 9-week post-op recovery and vision update for the LCA5 clinical research trial. Next, I address the common mis...
Entry #22: Stumbling through the Dark
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I provide a brief 8-week post-op recovery status and a new vision update (spoiler alert, everything is coming into focus!). Nex...
Entry #21: The Viewpoint through a Spouse’s Lens
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, my husband shares his perspective of my participation in the LCA5 clinical research trial thus far. He provides a glimpse into...
Entry #20: October’s Colors of Hope
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the most recent vision update as I reach the 6-week post-op phase of my recovery process. I describe my experience as ...
Entry #19: Clear Eyes of Faith
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from our most recent visit to Philadelphia for the LCA5 clinical trial 30-day post-op appointments. I desc...
Bonus: October Blindness Awareness Month #ShareYourVision Campaign
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Blindness Awareness Month, I am participating in the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ #ShareYourVision Campaign! In this bonus entry on my...
Entry #17: Two Week Post-Op Appointment
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details following my most recent visit to Philadelphia for the two week post-op appointments in the LCA5 clinical ...
Entry #16: One Week Post-Op Appointment
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share the details from our most recent visit to the University of Pennsylvania for the LCA5 clinical trial one week post-op...
Entry #15: The Other Side
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my experience during my first eye surgery for the LCA5 clinical trial at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphi...
Entry #14: Final Thoughts with a Firm Faith
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my final thoughts as I prepare for the LCA5 clinical trial surgery on Monday. My emotions are running wild, but my fai...
Entry #13: Made to be Different
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my experiences with public speaking throughout my undergraduate studies. Specifically, I discuss the details of my fir...
Entry #12: Baseline Two & Pre-Surgical Appointments
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my experience and thoughts following my most recent visit to Philadelphia. With less than 3 weeks until the surgery, I...
Entry #11: Transitions into New Light
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I reflect on my experience during my transition into middle school, and the barriers I encountered as a result of my blinding ...
Entry# 10: A Spotlight on a Special Guest
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, we flip the script as we welcome our very first and special guest! Join my husband Zach and I for a sweet and sincere conversa...
Entry #9: A Blind Run to the Sun
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share an update regarding a confirmed date for Baseline Two and Pre-Surgical appointments in the clinical trial. Additionall...
Entry #8: Blind Eyes in the Public Light
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, we journey into the public light as I describe the challenges of navigating in different environments. I share personal stress...
Entry #7: Hope Shines Bright
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I take a trip down memory lane to the beginning of my journey with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and the light of hope wh...
Entry #6: A Lighthouse in Every Season
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I eagerly share updates regarding the clinical treatment trial, including baseline two and surgery dates. Additionally, I prov...
Entry #5: Motherhood, the Light of my Life
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s entry, I share my personal experience as I continue to navigate motherhood with the progression of my vision loss. Further, I provide...
Entry #4: Shining the Light on Blindness and Employement
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I provide my personal experience navigating the labor force as an individual with a visual impairment. I share my perspective r...
Entry #3: Chasing the Light
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I provide a behind-the-scenes look into life as "patient one." I share my emotions following the official enrollment into the c...
Entry #2: Igniting the Light
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I share my love story and the resulting discovery of a pathway to acceptance of my blinding vision condition. Meet my husband Z...
Entry #1: Born Into Darkness
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's entry, I provide a glimpse into the past with an overview of my history of living with a rare blinding inherited retinal disease, Leber...