Marie Farenc: Meditation, Vision Loss & Finding Strength in Stillness

Guest Bio

Marie Farenc is a former film translator and voiceover artist whose life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD). Facing vision loss, stress, and anxiety, she turned to meditation in search of relief. What she found was more than just calm—it was a new way of living. Now, Marie shares her journey of resilience through her YouTube channel, I Have MMD, and helps build a support network for others navigating vision loss.

Key Topics Covered

• Marie’s journey from film translator to MMD advocate

• How stress and anxiety impacted her condition

• The moment she realized she needed a change

• How meditation transformed her mental and emotional state

• The ripple effects of meditation on her family and relationships

• Creating a YouTube channel to share her story and support others

Notable Quotes

💬 “Meditation didn’t just help me—it found me.”

💬 “I was an emotional mess. Now, my husband says I’m the most stable I’ve ever been.”

💬 “At first, I couldn’t even look at other people’s stories about vision loss. Meditation helped me accept mine.”

💬 “Despite losing my sight, I’ve gained something deeper—a sense of inner clarity.”

Links & Resources

🔗 Marie’s YouTube Channel: I Have MMD

🔗 Marie’s Instagram (Little Crochet)

🔗 London Meditation Centre

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction to Marie’s story

• 04:30 – How a childhood obsession with English led to a career in translation

• 10:50 – The diagnosis that changed everything

• 17:40 – Meditation enters the picture: what finally made it click

• 24:00 – The shift in Marie’s mental state and its impact on her family

• 30:15 – Sharing her journey online: why she started her YouTube channel

• 36:00 – Finding acceptance, strength, and a new sense of purpose

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Speaking of Meditation is written and produced by Michael Miller, with direction by Jillian Lavender and assistance from Emma Rae.

Original music by Rich Jacques.
https://www.richjacques.com

Graphics by Elle and Elle.
http://www.elleelle.com

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