Ask the Coach!
November 2025
My name is Donna Jodhan and I am using my extensive experience as a sight loss coach as well as my lived experience to share and respond to questions that are submitted to me and I also invite you to share your thoughts on questions asked.
For this month: a question from Nina in Miami Florida.
Nina would like to know how to tell when cheese or bread is moldy?
My response:
Nina, this is when my senses of smell and touch kick in.
As someone with a vision impairment, I do not have enough vision to see the offending moss or moulde.
So I first sniff cheese or bread and if it smells funny then this is my first indicator.
Next and in order to confirm my suspicion, I touch the surface of the cheese or bread and if it has a rough like feel to it then this is my confirmation.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Tell us what you think! Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!
It’s important for us to share how we do things!
A question from Marina in Madrid Spain.
Marina would like to know when it is time to throw away a sponge?
My response:
Marina, I do this when any of the following is happening.
My sponge is no longer smooth.
The surface is rough and bumpy.
Pieces of the sponge are breaking off easily.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Tell us what you think! Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!
It’s important for us to share how we do things!
A question from Lucy in New Castle New Hamshire.
Lucy is looking for ways to deal with aggressive sales persons.
My response:
Lucy, I usually try to avoid them whenever I detect that their voices are raised with demands or commands.
If they are pushy or abrasive, I do my best to move away.
However, this does not mean that you could not try to temper the interaction by using a calming demeanor?
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Tell us what you think! Share your feedback and let’s get more ideas cracking!
It’s important for us to share how we do things!
To contact me with a question or a thought; please send an email to me at donnajodhan@gmail.com and I’ll be sure to respond in 5 business days at the most.
If you wish me to respond earlier then put the word important in your subject line and I’ll do my best to respond more quickly.
Until the next time then!
I’m Donna wishing you a pleasant day and thanking everyone for their insightful feedback and suggestions!