Vision Beyond Sight
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, a developmental optometrist with over 45 years of experience, hosts this podcast exploring health, wellness, vision care, brain health, education, sports, and psychology. Each week, she interviews guests who share inspirational stories of healing and life transformation through their treatments and vision expansion. The podcast aims to empower listeners to utilize their inner vision through visualization, helping them see their world with clarity, courage, and confidence.
Episodes
Finding Love in Grief Held Together (LIGHT): Healing Through Somatic Wisdom with Amy Picket-Williams (Episode #159)
In this episode of Vision Beyond Sight, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Amy Picket-Williams—grief expert, psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and founder of the LIGHT Movement—about how grief affects not only individuals, but also families, communities, and society as a whole.
Drawing from neuroscience, somatics and polyvagal theory, Amy explains how grief and trauma impact the body and nervous syste
Coming Home to Yourself: Embodied Awakening in the Age of AI with Master Mingtong Gu (Episode #158)
In this powerful episode of Vision Beyond Sight, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Master Mingtong Gu—founder, visionary, Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, author, and international speaker—about embodied awakening and the importance of reconnecting mind and body in the digital age to discover the energy within us.
Master Mingtong explores the growing disconnection many people experience fr
Celebrating 74 Years of Healing, Vision, and Transformation with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (Episode #157)
It’s Dr. Lynn Hellerstein’s birthday week! Our beloved host is celebrating 74 years of healing, transformation, and inspiring others through the power of vision, spirituality, and personal growth. In this episode, Dr. Lynn reflects how the lesson of letting go (a topic she has discussed in an earlier podcast) is an ongoing journey. This time, she is inspired by the idea of “breaking the habit of b
Awakening Your Deepest Purpose and Living Your Soul’s Work with Jerry Fishman (Episode #156)
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Jerry Fishman, a lifelong creator, performer, and transformational leader devoted to helping people see—and live—beyond the limits of who they’ve been told they are, to talk about what it truly means to live your deepest purpose. Jerry shares how purpose is not something we find outside ourselves, but something we reconnect with by
Longing: A Pilgrimage Into Your Being and Finding Your Purpose Through Sacred Calamity with Christopher Sansone, PhD (Episode #155)
In this meaningful conversation, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Christopher Sansone, PhD, author, soul-centered coach and past-life regression guide about his book, Longing: A Pilgrimage to Your Quiet Power Within, and the transformative power of listening to the soul’s longing. Chris explains that many people feel stuck because they are disconnected from their deeper purpose. He shares how suff
More Than Hope: An 18-Year Journey on Chemotherapy and a Multidisciplinary Cancer Team with Glenn Sturm (Episode #154)
In this powerful episode, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Glenn Sturm, bestselling author, astrophotographer, and 18 years on chemo and counting. Guided by values like “Sturms never quit,” Glenn shares how he pursues passion, spreads positivity, and refuses to let cancer define his life. He highlights the impact of a multidisciplinary cancer care team where specialists collaborate and patients ar
Policy or Safety? The Traumatic Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Children with Gladis Molina (Episode #153)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein sits down with Gladis Molina, an advocate for immigrant children and families, to explore the profound and often overlooked impact of immigration enforcement on young lives.
In this episode, Gladis breaks down the layered risks families face today—from detention to forced separation. She explains how families are often placed into immigration custody, and how outcomes differ d
Staying Sharp: How Brain Science Can Combat Cognitive Decline with Dr. Therese Huston (Episode #152)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein speaks with Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker about simple, science-based ways to stay mentally sharp from her book Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science, published by Mayo Clinic Press.
Therese explains that cognitive decline isn’t just about aging—it’s shaped by sleep, heart health, exercise, education
Redefining Longevity and Healing Injuries through Regenerative Medicine and Neurostimulation with Dr. Aneesh Garg (Episode #151)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight sits down with Dr. Aneesh Garg, nationally recognized non-surgical sports medicine physician and two-sport US National Team Physician, to talk about redefining longevity and healing injuries with regenerative medicine and neurostimulation. All of us can get injuries, and whether we take on the football field or the garden, we deserve care like we are ath
From Science to Sight: Foundation Fighting Blindness Accelerating Hope and Advancing Retinal Disease Breakthroughs with Dr. Amy Laster (Episode #150)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight sits down with Dr. Amy Laster, neuroscientist & Chief Scientific Officer at the Foundation Fighting Blindness that advances cures for retinal diseases, to talk about bridging cutting-edge science with human connection and leading the Foundation Fighting Blindness to accelerate research for rare eye diseases. As a neuroscientist-turned-nonprofit leader, s
Always Moving Forward: Leadership, Legacy and Compassion in End-of-Life Care with David A. Jones, Jr. (Episode #149)
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight sits down with David A. Jones, Jr., a leading venture capitalist and a well-respected voice in healthcare business and innovation, for a powerful conversation honoring the legacy of his father, David A. Jones, which includes being editor to his memoir, Always Moving Forward - a book of friends, family and building Humana.
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From Data Overload to Daily Readiness: How ToneWell Turns Your Voice into Actionable Wellness Signals with Alex Fredericks (Episode #148)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight sits down with Alex Fredericks, growth engineer and wellness innovator, to explore how ToneWell is transforming signal-based wellness into something simple, practical, and actionable for everyday life. In a world where most people are drowning in health data, the real question remains: “How do I actually feel better?” ToneWell addresses this disconnect b
You Got to Give Them Hope: Elevating LGBTQ+ Rights, Visibility, and Community with Mardi Moore (Episode #147)
In this powerful episode, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight sits down with Mardi Moore, CEO of Rocky Mountain Equality and the Rocky Mountain Equality Action Fund, for a candid conversation about advancing the rights, visibility, and socio-economic well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, they explore the current wave of anti-trans legislation and executive actions, and the real-wor
Leadership that Heals: Reconnecting with Earth, Community and Inner Vision with Andy Bayon (Episode #146)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Andy Bayon, Founder and Community Director of Earth Tribes, coach, speaker and Earth Steward Leader, to talk about leadership that heals the Earth through inner vision, action and community. What does it really mean to heal our relationship with the Earth? In this episode, Andy explores the idea that there is no separation between humans and
It All Adds Up: Understanding the Total Load Theory to Transform Lives in Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health with Patricia Lemer (Episode #145)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Patricia Lemer, co-founder of Developmental Delay Resources, licensed professional counselor, educational diagnostician, author, podcast host and well-known for her Total Load Theory of autism. Patty talks about her 4th book entitled Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD and Mental Health, and provides insight on how our l
Fat, Stressed and Sick: How Glutamate Hidden in Our Food Can Wreak Havoc on Our Health with Dr. Katherine Reid (Episode #144)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Katherine Reid, founder of Unblind My Mind, and author, to talk about glutamate hidden in the food supply wreaking havoc on our health. With a daughter in the autism spectrum, Katherine discovered that removing gluten (including MSG) and casein in her food led to positive changes in her daughter’s behavior, language and creativity. She th
Rage & Reps: Rebuild Yourself After Betrayal with Healing Journal and Movement with K.J. Risley (Episode #143)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with K.J. Risley or Kellie, a divorced mom and the author of “Rage & Reps, a 30-Day movement and healing journal for women rebuilding after betrayal,” to talk about helping women use Rage & Reps as a starting point to clear their minds, move their bodies, and rise stronger after betrayal. When Kellie’s ex-husband had an affair, she turned to journ
Minding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost with Lisa Skinner (Episode #142)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Lisa Skinner, behavioral specialist, certified dementia practitioner, certified dementia care trainer, certified program director, 4x bestselling author, TED Speaker, and internationally recognized podcast host (ranked top 10% globally), to talk about why we should all be concerned about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Do you know t
Connecting to Cope: A Woman’s Journey of Healing Behind Bars and Passion for Justice Reform with Ranae Van Roekel (Episode #141)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Ranae Van Roekel, founder of Connecting to Cope, trauma informed coach, justice reform advocate, and caregiver coach, to talk about her journey of healing from being a felon behind bars that led to her passion for justice reform. She shares her story with the hope of helping others heal from their trauma, utilize self-care and coping strategi
Take One-Degree Shifts and Free Yourself from the Invisible Cage of Abuse with Dr. Lisa Cooney (Episode #140)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Lisa Cooney, seasoned psychotherapist, trauma recovery expert, and founder of One Degree Shift Academy, to talk about the human side of therapists and how their own underlying issues can affect their approach to their clients. Lisa found her calling in helping others heal from their traumas through her superpower of bringing the yin and y
Wild Wellness: Follow Your Intuition and Discover Your Three Brains with Hannah Walton (Episode #139)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Hannah Walton, vision therapist and intuitive wellness guide, to talk about holistic wellness—exploring the power of slowing down, nourishing the nervous system and reconnecting with our intuitive wisdom as a compass for living with more balance, authenticity, and alignment. She starts with breathwork. Breath is medicine, and it is our anchor
Movement is Life: Listen to Your Body and Express Yourself with Dance Movement Therapy with Erica Hornthal (Episode #138)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Erica Hornthal, known as “The Therapist That Moves You,” board-certified dance/movement therapist, award-winning author and founder of Chicago Dance Therapy, to talk about dance movement therapy and how it provides structure and space for people to truly listen to their bodies. Movement is life and our movements influence our thoughts, which
Live Until You Die and See the World Even Without the Sight You Used to Have with Dr. Robert Sanet (Episode #137)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight has an extra special show this week as she speaks with Dr. Robert Sanet, owner and director of the San Diego Center for Vision Care, adjunct associate professor at several colleges of optometry, past president of COVD, and international consultant to hospitals and teaching centers in Spain, Italy and China, to talk about his inspiring life as a lecturer
Peeling Off the Layers of Letting Go with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (Episode #136)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight is back with a solo show to update you all about her life months after her recent retirement. She talks about letting go of attachments in her career and even the roles in her family, and embracing these changes with courage, community, love and trust in the divine. She intends to continue in bringing awareness to the power of vision, whether the physica
Going Over the Mountain: How Outdoor Adventure (Often Alone) Makes Women Stronger with Christine Woodside (Episode #135)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Christine Woodside, writer, historian, editor, professor, and author of the book Going Over the Mountain: One Woman’s Journey from Follower to Solo Hiker and Back. For 20 years Chris has been the editor-in-chief of Appalachia, the country’s longest running mountaineering journal. Chris talks about her wilderness memoir Going Over the Mountain
Thriving: Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life with Rand Selig (Episode #134)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Rand Selig, accomplished entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, board member, and roll-up-your-sleeves conservationist, to talk about his book Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life, and having the power to make choices about how to live and change, leading to enhanced vitality, a sense of purpose, and even reach o
Exploring Your Potential eLearning Program: Elevate Our Students’ Work and Life Readiness with Jennifer Kushell (Episode #133)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jennifer Kushell, global thought leader on youth employment and entrepreneurship, and founder and CEO of Exploring Your Potential (EYP), an edtech company helping schools teach work and life readiness to students, to talk about lifechanging and personalized workforce education for high school and college students through the EYP elearning pro
The Big Impact of Vision to Learning: Solving Undiagnosed and Untreated Visual Inefficiencies with Dr. Robert Lederman (Episode #132)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Robert Lederman, neuro-developmental optometrist and international speaker, to talk about the big impact of vision to learning and why we are still missing it. “We live in the illusion that seeing is easy.” Robert revealed how myopia or nearsightedness has higher incidents in certain populations, questioned why having myopia as a conditio
Becoming The Vision: How the Visual System Holds the Key to Personal Transformation with Dr. Angela Peddle (Episode #131)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Angela Peddle, neuro-optometrist, author of Becoming the Vision, global educator, and creator of the Neuro-Integrative Vision Model™, to talk about how the visual system holds the key to personal transformation, healing trauma, and unlocking inner vision. Find out how Angela brought neurology and spirituality together through her Five Fie
We Can Do It Women: Visualize Your Retirement and Gain Financial Empowerment with Debra L. Morrison (Episode #130)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Debra L. Morrison, transformational speaker & bestselling author, CFP®, MS, AEP, to talk about retirement planning and financial empowerment for women. In today’s environment where women are less financially prepared (not to mention experiencing pay inequality) compared to men, Debra is changing the landscape through training and teaching the
Be The Magic of You: Energizing Women Entrepreneurs with Teri Karjala (Episode #129)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Teri Karjala, Business Success Therapist, Author, Host of Talking With Teri-TV, to inject you with her energy so you can Be The Magic of You! Get to know Teri through her delightful stories on how she got to write her book Be The Magic of You: Tools to Transform Your Life, and ended up getting renowned author and speaker Jack Canfield to writ
Metaphysics, Spirituality & Bubble Gum: How Vibrational Living Creates Our Reality (Whether We Realize It or Not) with Carina Marshall (Episode #128)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Carina Marshall, Vibrational Transformation Coach, helping people shift energy and beliefs for success. Carina talks about what vibrational living is about and how it creates your reality whether you realize it or not. Check out her book, Discover & Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality & Bubble Gum! Chill out and realize th
Be Awe-Mazed: The Healing Power Behind the Simple Practice of Awe with Dr. Michael Amster (Episode #127)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Michael Amster, pain management specialist, Awe researcher and author, to talk about the healing power behind the simple practice of awe, a small word with a big impact. What is awe and how can we experience it to change ourselves? Allow Michael to teach you how to do the easy and inspiring A.W.E. Method, and find awe in ordinary times of
Up For The Fight: How To Advocate For Yourself As You Battle Cancer with Bill C. Potts (Episode #126)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Bill C. Potts, a business leader, entrepreneur, father of three, healthcare consultant, cancer mentor, five-time cancer survivor and author of “Up for the Fight. How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer.” Bill talks about his story as a 5-time cancer survivor - currently working on number 6 with the priority of helping others. His in
Reframe Your Reality: How The R3 System™ Becomes Your Inner GPS in Business and Life with LaWanna Bradford, MPA (Episode #125)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with LaWanna Bradford, MPA, award-winning strategist and financial analyst, and serial entrepreneur, to talk about reframing your reality and how the R3 System™ becomes your inner GPS in business and life. Find out the inspiring basics on how to Refocus, Reframe and Reconnect. Go from a mindset of crisis and fear to one of possibilities and “I can
Share a Ride and a Day in the Life of a Chaplain with Rabbi Rick Brody (Episode #124)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Rabbi Rick Brody, the Baskin Jewish Community Chaplain at Jewish Family Service of Colorado, to talk about his life as a rabbi and chaplain, providing spiritual care to people at their moments of greatest vulnerability. Listen to an easy conversation on Rabbi Rick’s life and how he took on different roles before he found his calling. Find out
Enoughness and RIM: Time Does Not Heal All Wounds With Michael J. Kline (Episode #123)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Michael J. Kline, The Enoughness Guy - TEDx Speaker, Transformational Retreat Leader and Vice President at The RIM Institute, to talk about enoughness and RIM (Regenerating Images in Memory). Does time heal all wounds? No, it doesn’t! Old, stuck emotions can direct your current decisions, behaviors and beliefs. Talking about the negative thi
How a Leader Needs to Be: Bringing Authenticity and Hope to the Workforce with Pamela Stambaugh (Episode #122)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Pamela Stambaugh, MBA, International Coach Federation certified executive coach, certified woman owned business, to talk about her vision for what leadership needs to bring, with the need for hope and authenticity being as significant as it is among younger members of the workforce today. Authenticity is all about being vulnerable and the wil
Reframe Your Retirement and Climb Into Life Beyond Sixty with Melissa Davey (Episode #121)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Melissa Davey, documentary filmmaker, producer and director, to talk about how at age 65, she decided to quit her long corporate career and follow a childhood fantasy of becoming a filmmaker. Having produced the multi-awarded documentaries Beyond Sixty and Climbing into Life, Melissa is about creating hope and challenging the way people think
Singing Bowls for Personal Healing: Stop the Mind Chatter and Welcome Relaxation with Ann Martin (Episode #120)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Ann Martin, Sound Worker, Musician, and Creator of BLISSbowls™ Sound Healing and Meditation Methods – online classes that offer a contemporary approach to healing work and personal meditation using singing bowls. Ann talks about introducing singing bowls as an effective tool for personal healing and for integrating into practically any profes
The Wonder of Writing a Book: How To Add “Author” To Your Name with Judy Katz (Episode #119)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Judy Katz, award-winning ghostwriter and book publisher and promoter, to talk about the wonder of writing a book and how people can add “author” to their name. Through Katz Creative, Judy helps clients and authors to develop their vision, find the right book to write for the right audience, promote it, and even use it as the ultimate marketin
How Unrecognized and Untreated Concussions in Kids Cause Vision and Learning Issues with Dr. Patrick Quaid (Episode #118)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Patrick Quaid, Neuro-Optometrist, published Vision Science researcher, best-selling author, and international lecturer, to talk about kids with vision and learning issues. Hear Dr. Quaid’s own personal story when he went through a vision-related learning problem at the age of 8 that was caused by a concussion due to a motor vehicle accide
A World Made New: Channeling Books Through Spirit Guides with Paul Selig (Episode #117)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Paul Selig, one of the foremost spiritual channels working today, to talk about channeling books through his spirit guides and becoming a “medium for the living”. Paul’s clairvoyant experiences started in 1987, leading him to “hear” and “feel” other people telepathically and even mimic their personalities. He also became a conduit to his guid
Start Your Intermittent Fasting Journey and Fast Forward Your Wellness with Laurie Lewis (Episode #116)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Laurie Lewis, wellness coach & intermittent fasting expert, to talk about how to do intermittent fasting to fast forward your wellness. Tired of frustrating fad diets that don’t work? Be inspired by Laurie’s experience with intermittent fasting where she lost 50 pounds within 15 months, and more than that, she felt better, sharper, clearer an
Pick Up Your Paintbrush and Paint Your Vision: A Future of Fun, Joy and Light with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (Episode #115)
The end of the year is at hand and Dr. Lynn Hellerstein has a special message on Vision Beyond Sight. Having produced 115 episodes garnering more than 7,100,000 downloads in the past three years, Dr. Lynn cannot be more grateful for all your support. It has been a year of profound change for our beloved host (rewirement, not retirement!) and she is saying farewell to 2024 by letting go of attachme
The Link Between Autoimmunity and the “Good Girls”: Rising from Being a Girlhood Caretaker with Sara Hirsh Bordo (Episode #114)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sara Hirsh Bordo, award-winning filmmaker and author, to talk about how her autoimmune diagnoses are seemingly linked to her personal traumas and upbringing as a girlhood caretaker. Being a “good girl” all her life prevented Sara from putting herself first and seeking help at the detriment of her health, and she only recognized this at age 42
Make Kindness Cool in Your Organization: Strategies to Make People WANT to Come in to Work with Jordan Birnbaum (Episode #113)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jordan Birnbaum, industrial/organizational psychologist, Applied Behavioral Scientist, global consultant and author of the popular blog, “The Uncertainty Principal” on Psychology Today, to talk about his inspiring work in changing organizational culture. How can you make your employees want to come in to work - not just need - and get the ver
The Blessing Effect: The Five Blessings and The Impact of Writing Them Down Daily with Sariel Beckenstein (Episode #112)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sariel Beckenstein to talk about his newest book The Blessing Effect: Transform Your Life with Gratitude and Generosity, a journal designed to harness the profound impact of the Five Blessings: blessing yourself, blessing those who inspire or mentor you, counting your blessings, blessing those in need, and blessing those you do not really wan
Tell Your Story Multisensory: Alternative Forms of Storytelling with Carrie Osgood (Episode #111)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Carrie Osgood, creative communications consultant, educator and author, to talk about storytelling and its traditional and alternative forms, highlighting the role of multisensory presentation of information. Being able to tell your story well and connect with your audience is more important than ever, even in the competitive world of busines
Holistic Health Options for Lyme Disease and Healthcare through Pleasure with Dr. Diane Mueller (Episode #110)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Diane Mueller, your Libido Doctor, bestselling author and international speaker, to talk about battling chronic illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, and including pleasure in your healthcare. Join Dr. Diane as she dispels myths on living with your disease and those strange mystery symptoms, and invites you to look at holistic health. She
The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series: Get Your Internal Balance Back with Faust Ruggiero (Episode #109)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Faust Ruggiero, the award-winning author of The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, to talk about how to fix yourself, your relationships, your business and your world! It’s quite an intimidating order but everything starts with fixing the first: YOU. Are you out of balance? Faust helps identify those symptoms and shares ways to get your interna
Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness: Discover Your Layers and Heal from the Inside with Amanda Beausoleil (Episode #108)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Amanda Beausoleil, founder and Executive Director of Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness (SIRA), to talk about self-injury or nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Discover eye-opening and empathetic insights on this often-considered taboo topic through Amanda’s own experience with it and her inspiring recovery.
Self-injury knows no age and face, an
Amplify Voices: The Power and Healing Behind Telling Your Story with Deb Shapiro (Episode #107)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Deb Shapiro, Voice Whisperer, founder of DEBx and the award-winning nonprofit, Amplify Voices, to talk about the power and healing behind discovering your authentic voice and telling your story. “If you have 8 minutes to change the world, what will you say?” It is not just about learning how to speak in front of an audience, it’s owning yours
Building Wealth and Health: Early Financial Planning and Achieving Work-Life Balance with Dr. Richard Laudon (Episode #106)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Richard Laudon, retired behavioral optometrist, to talk about financial planning and finding proper balance with work and family. Rich inspires us to take charge of our finances despite the initial doubts, challenges and mistakes. Eventually we will gain wisdom and even meet the right person to help in our journey, just as what happened t
Are Your Children Visually Ready to Learn? It’s Back To School + Vision and Learning Month with Dr. Dan Press (Episode #105)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Dan Press, optometrist, owner and clinical director at Park Ridge Vision, to talk about the impact of vision to learning in preparation for August’s back to school and Vision and Learning Month. Are your children visually ready to learn? How well is your child doing at taking in the information through vision? Dr. Press discusses the impo
The Eye-Opening Impact of Brain Injury and Vision Care to Literacy and Recidivism in the Justice System with Dr. Doug Major (Episode #104)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Doug Major, neuro-optometrist and pub-lic health advocate, to talk about the eye-opening impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatments and vision care in the justice system. With 40 years worth of experience, Dr. Major provided insight on how focusing on eye and brain health made dramatic changes to literacy and recidivism in correcti
Reclaiming the Sacred: Happiness From Within with Jeff Golden (Episode #103)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jeff Golden, author, educator and activist, to talk about helping people reclaim the depth and beauty of themselves and the world to live more joyful and rich lives, rooted in the ideas explored in his book, Reclaiming the Sacred. Money can buy some happiness but what if you’re not happy within yourself? Jeff encourages all of us to embrace s
School, The Seedbed of Society: Exposing Its Deep Fractures with Wendy Rosen (Episode #102)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Wendy Rosen, educator and author, to talk about how the pandemic exposed deep fractures that have long been destabilizing one of the most essential bricks in the foundation of society - school. Imbalances and injustices have compromised teachers, children, families, and communities. We are at a watershed moment in our human story where school
Vision Beyond Belief: Tapping into Your Potential with Brad Yates (Episode #101)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Brad Yates, Change Facilitator and bestselling author, to talk about (and even demonstrate!) how to clear limiting beliefs through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or Tapping. Learn about the origins of Tapping and how it complements with other forms of therapy. Brad even provided an easy-to-follow Tapping session for everyone, even kids! D
100 and Beyond: A Message of Celebration, Reflection and Gratitude with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (Episode #100)
It’s Vision Beyond Sight’s 100th episode, and it also coincided with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein’s birthday last week (of seven decades plus a few years)! Our beloved host celebrates this double milestone with a special message of reflection and immense gratitude. In this show, she fondly recalls her professional journey and how it elevated through the power of community and showing up for each other, an
Faster Than Normal - The Gift of Neurodiversity to People and in the Workplace with Peter Shankman (Episode #99)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, founder of HARO, bestselling author, podcaster and global keynote speaker on customer experience and workplace neurodiversity and ADHD, talks about the gift of neurodiversity to people and in businesses, the neurodivergent way of thinking, how neurodiverse employees can be productive for companies, and strategies
Vision as a Foundation of Worth, Esteem and Confidence: Changing the World One Living Room at a Time with Nellie Harden (Episode #98)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Nellie Harden, author, speaker and family life and leadership coach, to talk about changing the world one living room at a time by building worth, esteem and confidence in our children, especially daughters and young women. Nellie discussed tools that parents can use such as creating a vision, instilling discipline, showing vulnerability and
Bettering Our Communities through Allyship and Alliance on Mental Illness with Ray Merenstein (Episode #97)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Ray Merenstein, idea hamster, speaker and nonprofit consultant who serves as Executive Director of NAMI Colorado (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and President of RDM Communications, to talk about how we can each of us better the communities in which we live, work, play and learn. He discussed providing free mental health access and reso
Putting Your Faith to Climate Action: Jewish and Interfaith Climate Work with Moshe Kornfeld (Episode #96)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Moshe Kornfeld, climate activist and founder and executive director of Colorado Jewish Climate Action (CJCA), to talk about approaching the climate crisis from an interfaith perspective and being inspired by our own religious and indigenous narratives, communities and traditions to take climate action. Moshe discusses CJCA’s role in the Jewis
Always Be Vigilant: Protect Yourself through Awareness, Intuition and Preparation with Barb Jordan (Episode #95)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Barb Jordan, founder of Always Bev Personal Safety workshop, educator and public speaker, to talk about Always Being Vigilant and protecting yourself from violence and sexual assault through awareness, intuition and preparation. Barb discussed crucial safety tips and warning signs in different real-life scenarios like lone walks and drives, g
Life Pruning and Identifying Your Core Values Through Your Heroes and Villains with Jen Wilking (Episode #94)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jen Wilking, physical therapist turned yoga and meditation teacher who’s on a mission to help people feel at home in their lives, to talk about life pruning and identifying your core values through your heroes and villains. Jen discussed using your list of heroes and villains to establish what’s meaningful to you in order to take action and m
Forge Ahead: Creating a New Context for Your Mental Health and Well-Being During and After a Challenging Illness with Dr. Guy Maytal (Episode #93)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Guy Maytal, Chief of Integrated Care and Psychiatric Services of Forge Health, to talk about creating a new context for mental health and mental well-being upon getting diagnosed with a mental or severe illness, going through it, and after recovering from it. Dr. Maytal discussed the challenges of facing and reacting to our symptoms and i
Achieving Total Wellness and Longevity Through Precision Nutrition and Specialized Healing with Renee A. Simon (Episode #92)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Renee A. Simon, licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Reiki Master, and owner of Total Wellness Nutrition LLC, to talk about “precision nutrition” or personalized/specialized nutrition, the right diet, the gut and brain connection, factors that affect longevity, and helpful tests and strategies for healing like Reik
Gifted and Distractible: Bringing Out the Best in 2e Children and Adults with Julie Skolnick (Episode #91)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Julie Skolnick, M.A., J.D., author and founder of With Understanding Comes Calm LLC, to talk about 2e (twice-exceptional) children and adults, how to identify gifted learners and their transitions and struggles in the current school system, and how her book Gifted and Distractible provides strategies to help teachers and parents (including 2e
Kabbalah: The Study of Parallels and Holding Opposites, Seen and Unseen, Light in Darkness, Masks and Humanity with Melanie Gruenwald (Episode #90)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Melanie Gruenwald, Executive Director of Kabbalah Experience, to talk about Kabbalah and its mystical and philosophical study of parallels and holding opposites: the seen and unseen, finding light in darkness and finite within the infinite, the different masks of our identities, and crossing the borders of humanity. Melanie teaches how Kabbal
Expanding the Impact of Occupational Therapy with the Lens of Vision Care with Dr. Janet Powell (Episode #89)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Janet Powell, occupational therapist, retired faculty, and author, to talk about how vision care impacts occupational therapy and rehabilitation, the advantages of interdisciplinary collaborations, and effectively fostering these collaborations through share and show. Dr. Powell provides a layman’s definition on occupational therapy, and
“Chazon” - The Role of Vision in Jewish Texts and Spirituality with Rabbi Sarah Shulman (Episode #88)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Rabbi Sarah Shulman, congregational rabbi at the Hebrew Educational Alliance in Denver, and Ironman athlete. She talks about the role of vision in Jewish texts and spirituality, chazon or the Hebrew word for vision, and the importance of seeing God through one’s struggles. Rabbi Shulman also discussed the power of collaboration and community
Sugarless: Break Free from Sugar Addiction with Dr. Nicole Avena (Episode #87)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Nicole Avena, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Visiting Professor of Health Psychology in Princeton University, author and expert in nutrition, diet and addiction, to talk about the dangers of added sugars, how sugar addiction looks like, and Dr. Avena’s new book Sugarless. She also touched on the link of sugar to diseases like type 2
Embrace the Moment: Time is On Your Side with Melissa Toole (Episode #86)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Melissa Toole, preschool teacher and children’s book author, to talk about Time is On Your Side, her first children’s book that inspires everyone to embrace the moment, live in the present and be surrounded by creativity, kindness, honesty and enthusiasm, like happy, imaginative kids we all used to be.
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Bringing Out the Best in Fellow Aspirant Optometrists with Josh Reese (Episode #85)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Josh Reese, 3rd year optometry student and aspiring neuro-optometrist, to talk about helping optometry and pre-optometry students navigate the profession and apply to school through coaching and social media. Josh makes online videos to inspire and inform fellow students and colleagues to become the best in the field.
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Dyslexia Journey Pt. 2 - The Benefits of Dyslexia, A Psychologist’s Perspective with Dr. Linda Silverman (Episode #84)
In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonja of Dyslexia Journey Podcast interview my good friend and colleague, Dr. Linda Silverman, a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist, as she gives her perspectives of how bright children may experience learning difficulties due to dyslexia or possibly stealth dyslexia. In this episode, she digs into the benefits of dyslexia and what dyslex
Dyslexia Journey Pt. 1 - What To Look For In Assessing Your Child For Dyslexia with Dr. Linda Silverman (Episode #83)
In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonja of Dyslexia Journey Podcast interview my good friend and colleague, Dr. Linda Silverman, a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist, as she gives her perspectives of how bright children may experience learning difficulties due to dyslexia or possibly stealth dyslexia. In this episode, she explores how giftedness and dyslexia interact, and
DizzyDX - Diagnosing The Cause of Your Dizziness with Dr. Heather Campbell (Episode #82)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Heather Campbell, physical therapist, vestibular specialist, Regis University affiliate faculty, and co-creator of DizzyDX, to talk about dizziness, its effects and connection with mental health, driving, visual motion sensitivity and viruses, how it affects children and adults, and how the app DizzyDX helps healthcare providers more effi
Finding Your Purpose Through Practical Questions and a Spiritual Connection with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (Episode #81)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, American rabbi, bestselling author, lecturer, celebrity life coach and founder of The Ark coaching program, to talk about finding your purpose through a spiritual connection and by answering 4 simple and practical questions. Rabbi Taylor talked about contemplating on your talents, passion, unique experiences and circle o
The Re-Emergence of Belonging: The Four Sacred Gifts - Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times with Dr. Anita Sanchez (Episode #80)
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Anita Sanchez, transformational leadership & Fortune 500 corporate consultant, coach, and author, to talk about belonging and connecting with each other, and using the four sacred gifts of indigenous wisdom. Drawing from her own life experiences and Nahua heritage, she inspires us to forgive the unforgivable, access healing and its basic
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