Show Notes: Episode 53: CLARITY with Shelby Perry
About The Guest
Shelby Perry is a Utah native who struggled with addiction from a young age. After seeking help and entering recovery, she suffered a serious snowboarding accident that resulted in the loss of her right eye. Self-described as “Personality 10/10, Height 10/10, Eyes 1/2,” Shelby soon 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
Contact
| Timestamp | Summary |
|---|---|
| 0:00:00 | Shelby reflects on how sobriety and the recovery community helped her recover from her accident. |
| 0:02:39 | Shelby shares her journey from addiction to sobriety. |
| 0:03:57 | Shelby recounts her snowboarding accident and the subsequent surgeries. |
| 0:08:54 | Shelby discusses the timing of her accident and eye removal coinciding with her sobriety anniversary. |
| 0:10:04 | Shelby explains how her experience led her to create a community and coaching program for others with eye and vision loss. |
| 0:13:16 | Recovery and eye loss as potential episodes for the show |
| 0:14:37 | Mental process of surrender and seeking help in recovery |
| 0:17:50 | Lessons learned in recovery that helped cope with the accident |
| 0:19:59 | Support from the AA community during recovery and accident |
| 0:20:47 | Coping with the accident as a person in recovery |
| 0:23:46 | Lack of goals and mindset before recovery |
| 0:25:21 | Sobriety as the biggest hurdle to overcome |
| 0:26:57 | Challenges of sobriety and support from the community |
| 0:26:57 | Day-to-day life and involvement in online community |
| 0:26:57 | Introduction to Shelby’s day-to-day activities |
| 0:27:05 | Shelby’s main source of income as a yoga instructor |
| 0:29:19 | Yoga’s importance in recovery and mental clarity |
| 0:30:29 | The power of group therapy in addiction recovery |
| 0:32:15 | Reflecting on Shelby’s childhood and addiction |
| 0:33:30 | Advice Shelby would give to her younger self |
| 0:33:58 | Going big without fear of failure |
| 0:35:13 | Music preferences and influences in Shelby’s life |
| 0:36:19 | Connecting with Shelby through EYEHESIVE on social media |
| 0:37:12 | Shelby’s goals for the future and helping other communities |
| 0:39:50 | Listening to own advice of going big. |
| 0:40:13 | Discussion about Drew Robinson and his prosthetic eye. |
| 0:41:18 | Different factors affecting the decision to wear a prosthetic eye. |
| 0:45:30 | Prosthetic eye as a conversation starter and connection builder. |
| 0:45:52 | Shelby’s return to snowboarding after the accident. |
| 0:48:14 | Wrap-up and conclusion of Shelby’s story. |
| 0:49:34 | Preview of upcoming episodes. |