Podcasts

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sariel Beckenstein, author, certified life coach and EFT (tapping) master practitioner, 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 want to bless! By writing these blessings down daily, you embark on a journey of mindfulness and attracting abundance into your life. This practice shifts your perspective from focusing on what’s lacking to appreciating what you have, fostering contentment and joy.

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 business. Where do you start? With a vision, of course! Know how to create your vision through a simple yet effective brain dump and brainstorm. Let go of that perfectionism that is holding you back, and visualize your story, your brand, and your concept to reality.

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 discusses how Lyme disease or “the great mimicker” can be difficult to diagnose and treat through conventional medicine, and what she can recommend for alternative treatment. She sheds light on how multiple chronic diseases can be triggered through different reasons, and emphasizes the need for more comprehensive testing and knowing the optimal (not just normal) lab result figures for better health.

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 internal balance back through practical action steps and intentions. If you need to address more specific concerns, Faust speaks about his Fix Yourself Empowerment Series that focuses on mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

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, and we should all break away from the stigma of talking about it. Learn the signs and symptoms to look for in your loved ones and ways to approach them. Know that you are not alone and you can find help through peer support groups and the nonprofit SIRA with its programs and weekly Zoom meetings. Check out SIRA’s “Layers to Discovery,” a tailor-made literature for the self-injurer psyche, guiding those in need to find freedom, power and healing from the inside.

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 yourself and your experiences – the good, the bad and the ugly – to tell a clear message that transforms not just you but everyone who hears it. Check out some ways to go from having fear in silence to courage on the stage. Deb also talks about the vision of DEBx and serendipity of founding Amplify Voices that has changed the lives of women impacted by sex trafficking and sexual violence, the formerly incarcerated, and women touched by breast cancer. Listen to some of these women’s stories that show how one’s message can inspire courage, restore humanity and heal the community.

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 to him with Dr. Pat Pirotte. Together they now teach programs about financial independence in professional conferences. Wealth-building has four components (money, compounding, time and strategy), and everyone, even the younger generation, should take advantage of them and start as early as possible. Ultimately, we all should aim for that work-life balance by spending on healthy habits and experiences that fulfill us and with the people we love.

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 importance of visual processing evaluation for kids – not just general/routine eye exams – and vision therapy. Discover the signs and symptoms that parents and teachers should look out for in students. Learn about tracking problems and other vision issues for children, especially for those with learning disabilities and developmental delays. Do you think your kid needs help? Find out how to find the right eye doctor for visual processing issues through OVDRA and OEP.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Doug Major, neuro-optometrist and public 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 corrections, particularly through the most controlled study in the nation for 13- to 19-year old youths. This program went on to inspire and empower these young people, with some of them even becoming vision therapists for their peers. He even talked about using halfway-houses specifically for brain injury especially for women, and recognizing the relevance of mental illness for incarcerated people with TBI.

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 self-love, connection and community, open our eyes to miracles, nourish our well-being, and move away from shame, limiting self-beliefs and our trained sense of “lack” and materialism. Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Maybe it is even 98% full, but in our culture we were trained to just see the orientation leaning toward the edge that makes us look for the things we still don’t have.

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 schools have become inhumane, unsafe spaces that are putting pressure detrimental to children’s developmental readiness, all the while being threatened by outside intruders. Wendy discussed that we need to get out of the auto-pilot trajectory of our current educational system by looking at our children as a whole person and our teachers as people, have conversations going and see the bigger picture of the school’s role in defining what we need to be human.

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! Discover how to redirect your self-sabotage (described by Brad as misguided self-love) and tap into your potential to create a bigger vision for yourself: a vision beyond belief.

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, and as such she gives thanks to all the people in her life including her family, partners, staff, mentors, coaches, and of course to all you listeners. What’s next for Dr. Lynn? Rewirement, not retirement! Her ultimate message: create your vision, create your world.

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 for neuroinclusivity in the workplace. Peter talked about his own experiences as a kid with undiagnosed ADHD until officially finding out about it in his 30’s. He realized that his faster than normal brain is one of the main reasons for his success which, through his books and podcast, led him to inspire people and parents that neurodiverse kids and adults are gifted, not broken.

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 scheduling your time. Elevate your parenting and build a strong foundation for your children now!

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 resources to the youth, persons of color and even different sectors of the workforce through projects such as NAMI, peer support and 988, and encouraged all of us to get involved in ending the mental health crisis through volunteerism, paying it forward and choosing kindness.

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 also discusses CJCA’s role in the Jewish community, and how we can all be hopeful and helpful in our own ways to support the climate movement for the sake of the next generation.

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, going to bars, active shootings, and even in comfortable environments and with people you know. She also imparted the importance of standing by your “No” and learning to trust people over time.

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 make a difference. She also talked about physical and digital decluttering, decluttering the mind and getting rid of our time-wasters, and how to minimize distractions and establish good habits to find the time for what matters to you.

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, while going through it, and after recovering from it. Dr. Maytal discussed the challenges of facing and reacting to our symptoms and illness, and the importance of empowering ourselves to communicate what we feel and go through. He also delved on the misconceptions of what a diagnosis is, how we should not see ourselves through our severe or mental illnesses without resorting to toxic positivity, and the impact of intentions, prayers and meditation to our mental well-being.

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 Reiki and Bioresonance Testing.

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 parents) to understand, support, advocate and bring out the best in neurodiverse students.

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 Kabbalah is not about religion, but the spiritual pursuit of living with greater awareness and connection to the people and world around us.

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 (OT) 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 shares her personal experiences and discovery on how crucial eye health is to OT and acquired brain injury that inspired her toward collaborating with neuro-optometrists. This eventually led her co-authoring the highly influential book Zoltan’s Vision, Perception, and Cognition: Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult with Acquired Brain Injury that is now in its 5th edition.

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 and finding God and light in each other amidst today’s difficult times.

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 diabetes, eye health and Alzheimer’s, and provided guidance in identifying hidden sugars in food, and sugar substitutes and snacks.

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.

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.

In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonia 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 dyslexics can contribute to the world, and dyslexia’s interactions with ADHD and her recommendations for therapies.

In this special two-part episode, hosts Nick and Sonia 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 digs into the details of what psychologists are looking for when you bring your child in for a dyslexia assessment.

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 efficiently and accurately diagnose the cause of dizziness in their patients.

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 of influence, and how a religious and spiritual mindset can drive your life towards purpose and happiness.

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 elements, embrace unity with others and our self, and take hope and action, so we can manifest peace, care and love for each other in our relationships, in business and as people on Earth.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Adena Blickstein, licensed clinical child/adolescent psychiatrist, business leader, and educational child advocate, to talk about how conscious parenting can reverse and prevent childhood trauma. She touches on screen addiction, building trust between parent and child, improving intimacy in families, when to choose medication for children, and the best way to help your child. She also discussed her practice Teal Dragon Healing and her amazing team of Conscious Providers.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Mike Barber, a chartered financial consultant and author who specializes in working with the eyecare industry, to talk about helping professionals and business owners find a way towards a worry-free retirement through financial education. Mike talks about insurance, retirement plans, student loans and taxes, and suggests a way to leverage your retirement especially for people who are starting late.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Judith Briles, Colorado Hall of Fame author, publisher, and founder and Chief Visionary Officer of AuthorU.org. This show is a simulcast with Judith’s podcast Author YOU where Dr. Lynn talks about visualization for writers, envisioning author success, being perfectly imperfect and visualizing what’s next. Dr. Lynn even provided tips for authors, and a visualization exercise to empower yourself!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Patricia Greenberg, the Fitness Gourmet, speaker, host, wellness educator and author, to talk about how to eat well, live well and age well, a comprehensive approach to being well at any age and it’s never too late to start. Instead of focusing on anti-aging, find out what it means to age more peacefully, and how to do it with Patricia’s simple and practical tips and advice that are even applicable to all ages.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight talks about utilizing visualization for organizational skills especially for kids (and even adults) through her book See It. Say it. Do It! ORGANIZE IT! In this special solo episode, find out how to use Dr. Lynn’s online vision checklist to help assess your child’s eye health, learn to create kid-friendly organizational charts and planners that encourage organizational skills for children, and grab your very own online copy of See It. Say It. Do It! ORGANIZE IT! Workbook for free!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jen Wilking, physical therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and writer, to talk about connecting with your own knowing through yoga and meditation. She discussed different types of yoga, the importance of “the breath” or breathing and visualization in yoga, using affirmations to confront your inner critic, discovering your core values after trauma, and the two-way street of meditation and action. Jen even conducted a sample meditation exercise for you!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Kevin Barber, ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and president of ACE Global. Kevin talks about causes of preventable blindness like cataracts and refractive errors, and how his experiences with the healthcare of low-income countries and his own diagnosis of muscular dystrophy inspired him to establish ACE Global, a nonprofit aimed at equipping eyecare providers in other countries with skills and resources to eradicate preventable blindness through live and virtual mentorship under residency and fellowship programs driven by donations, partnerships and volunteerism.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Neil Fishman, candidate for Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, award-winning geologist, member and leader in various organizations promoting social justice, product of public school education, and parent. Neil talks about the importance of choosing our public school board members, the current climate and environment in schools and the country, issues of bullying and book banning, and why he is running for school board with a platform of equity and inclusion for all kids, protecting student mental well-being, and a strong curriculum, among others.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Richard Faubion, Sr. Gift Officer of Foundation Fighting Blindness and former entrepreneur who now manages 600 donors annually to support treatments and cures for blindness, and families and people afflicted with it. Richard talks about having retina pigmentosa that caused his loss of vision at the age of 34, and how he considered it a challenge, not simply a disability, to be overcome by his strategy of FAITH toward living a fulfilled and happy life.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jason Dennen, author, inspirational speaker, skydiver, mountain climber, triathlete and explorer. Jason talks about his book 8 Days Till Sunrise, and his mission to inspire people by sharing his story of survival and to empower people to get through life’s most difficult hardships by utilizing the lessons they have already learned throughout their lives and by taking advantage of the strength they already possess inside themselves. 

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Jason Clopton, director of the Center of Vision Development PLLC, managing partner of the Centers of Development PLLC referral centers for pediatrics and neuro rehabilitation, pioneer of pediatric and brain injury referral center in Tennessee, US patent holder, and certified GX Sciences genetics provider. Dr. Clopton talks about the genetics of eye conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma, epigenetics and factors that turn our genes on and off, genetic testing, and supplementation for our genes.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Magdalena McCloskey, educator, former nun, and player of the senior women’s softball club Colorado Peaches. Magdalena talks about her wonderful life at 92 years old and how she helped rebuild and now plays for the Colorado Peaches softball team, keeps herself in shape through boxing, got a master’s degree, and blended all those experiences of the interior and exterior, spirit and identity, and physical and non-physical toward wisdom, belongingness and age empowerment.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Brittany Clayborne, international bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, psychologist and owner of the nonprofits Brittany Speaks and Micah Gives. Dr. Brittany talks about her story as a heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor that propelled her to become a Doctor of Psychology specializing in critical illness and psychosynthesis. She also discusses using the Metaverse in counseling, and helping people create environments where they can heal.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Vandi Rimer, optometrist of Omni Eye Specialists and program coordinator and supervisor of their Residency program in Ocular Disease, Refractive and Ocular Surgery. Dr. Rimer talks about everything you need to know about dry eye syndrome – impact, tests, causes, remedies, treatments and even prevention, especially in this age of excessive screen time and computer use.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Melissa Durtschi, licensed Gifted Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Director of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Services at Navigating Education. Dr. Durtschi talks about obtaining supports in the school system for twice-exceptional kids, and dives on educational inequities, different learning profiles, understanding dyslexia, and accommodations in schools.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Susie Goodwin, founder of Miracles in Parenting. Susie talks about how taking care of her own children led her to supporting and coaching parents whose kids also have special needs like autism, ADHD, OCD, and ODD.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Heather Shapter, executive director of Crossroads International. Heather talks about how this volunteer cooperation agency works with local partners in Sub-Saharan Africa to advance rights, reduce poverty and increase access to justice for one million women and girls. She also discusses the power of community and the impact of local advocacies.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Miriam Laundry, award-winning and bestselling children’s book author, founder of ML Publishing, TEDx speaker and Guinness World Record holder. Miriam talks about embracing a new chapter of your life with visualization, thinking big and acting against your fears, and how she broke a Guinness World Record to empower 100,000 children to believe in themselves.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Alex Martinez, cofounder and CEO of Intrinsic Medicine, Inc. Alex talks about the importance of gut health and viewing our body as an ecosystem, his company’s discovery and research on sugar compounds from human milk that lead to gut-safer drugs and a healthy gut microbiome, and how we can improve our gut-immune health now.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Mike Rucker, Ph.D., organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, author, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. Mike talks about comparing happiness and fun, how having more time for leisure relates to more productivity, creating the “fun habit” using the PLAY model, how to incorporate more fun to our busy lives, and his bestselling book The Fun Habit.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Barry Tannen, optometric physician and co-founder/partner of EyeCare Professionals, PC. Dr. Tannen talks about visual motion sensitivity and specific photophobia which are common and overlooked consequences of concussion and traumatic brain injury. Learn how to differentiate them from other conditions like vertigo, motion sickness and light sensitivity, and their corresponding diagnostic tests and neuro-optic rehabilitative therapies.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Bradley Nelson, veteran holistic physician, bestselling author and CEO of Discover Healing. Dr. Brad talks about the effects of trapped emotions and emotional baggage to our health and how to release them for healing, the concepts of muscle testing and the heart wall, and his books The Emotion Code and The Body Code.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Christina Foxwell, founder and Managing Director of Ignite Purpose. Christina shares the lesson of making the choice to change and create ripples of growth and transformation. She also discussed healing organizations through coaching, and her latest book, The Glass Angel.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Charlotte Reznick, child educational psychologist, author, and pioneer in therapeutic interventions with children. Dr. Reznick talks about the power of children’s imagination, and how children can use meditation, mindfulness and simple imagination tools to gain wisdom and help themselves through pain, stress and even sleep.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Judy Willis, neurologist, educator, author, and a leading authority in the neuroscience of learning. She talks about brain and neuroscience research on learning, neuroplasticity, focused attention issues in children, and improving executive function and memory mental manipulation.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Peter Fiekowsky, MIT-educated physicist and engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. Peter talks about realizing climate restoration for humanity’s survival, “safe-harbor” climate, the Big Four achievable and affordable solutions, and how to promote climate restoration.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Nancy Torgerson, founder and owner of Alderwood Vision Therapy, to talk about vision and autism and helping children and people on the spectrum through eye exams and vision therapies including the use of yoked prism lenses. Nancy, or Dr. T, is also an adjunct professor and co-author of The Essential Playbook, Maximizing Outcomes in Optometric Vision Therapy.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Jen Simonson, book author and illustrator of vision therapy picture books, and clinical director of the Boulder Valley Vision Therapy Center in Boulder, Colorado. Jen talks about fun games that parents can play with your kids for visual development, what it means to have visual skills and a 3D visual experience, and her wonderful series of visual therapy picture books.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Linda Joy Wirth, a blind since birth motivational speaker, social worker, singer, actress and author. Linda talks about not letting anyone try to convince you of what you can do or who you can be, and sharing your story to overcome fear and find connection with those different from ourselves. She also talks about her challenges and triumphs, her career in acting, and her inspiring autobiographical memoir Just Because I am Blind Does Not Mean I Can’t See.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Lauren Ross, certified Dare to Lead Facilitator with the Brené Brown Education and Research Group, founder of Project Village, licensed clinical social worker, and leader in the field of school mental health. Lauren talks about building connection and community online and in schools for parents and kids’ well-being and mental health, teaching social and emotional skills to students and how we can be good digital citizens. She also discussed her online group Project Village, a community space for sharing resources, support and inspiration that helped people stay strong through the pandemic and beyond.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Curtis Madigan, aka The Rhythm Doctor. He is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, coach to platinum-selling artists, the founder and CEO of Sound Formation, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music. Curtis talks about rhythm and visualization, and how we can utilize his own creations The Rhythm Compass and The Sound Formation Method to see and learn about music in a new and surprising way.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Megan Locke, Executive Director of the Able Kids Foundation, an organization that aims to improve lives and expand opportunities for individuals with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Dr. Megan talks about recognizing CAPD, how it affects our listening and concentration especially in children, and what management approaches are available for it.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Charles Shidlofsky, founder and Center Director of Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas, and founder and current president of the International Sports Vision Association. Dr. S talks about neurodevelopmental vision problems, particularly Visual Snow Syndrome or VSS, a disorder that causes you to see static, among other symptoms. He also discusses tests and treatments for VSS.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Cathy Hawk, veteran energy coach, creator of the Lights-On Learning Method, and the Founding Director of Clarity International. Cathy talks about using Lights-On vision to recognize your passion and use energy to guide your choices as you create your future. She also describes the importance of when to say yes and no, taking charge of your life’s script, having resilience, and how talking about passion makes people light up to create positive physiological reactions.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Deb Sandella, award-winning psychotherapist, international bestselling author, and university professor. She is also the originator of the groundbreaking RIM (Regenerating Images in Memory) Method, a neuroscience tool proven to reduce stress and improve quality of life. She talks about how inner vision and looking inward leads to emotional health, and how you can use the RIM Method for instant insight, rapid healing, and personal transformation. You will even get to try a short mini-RIM session as you listen to the show!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jeff Clark and Megan Scremin. Jeff is a Special Olympics Colorado athlete for 30 years, and was recognized as SOCO’s Hall of Fame Male Athlete of the Year in 2019. Megan Scremin is the President & CEO of Special Olympics Colorado that serves nearly 16,000 athletes. Together they talk about building equity in healthcare for people and Special Olympic athletes with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). Know more about Special Olympics Colorado and the Healthy Athletes program, and even find out how you can volunteer and support!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Sarah Marshall, naturopathic physician, holistic health coach and podcast host. She talks about holistic healing and naturopathic philosophy, what it takes to heal and how healing looks like, and her own healing journey from childhood illness and her father’s death.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight continues her series on the power of visualization. On this show, Dr. Lynn talks about utilizing visualization for top performance in sports, music and any endeavor. She provides some scripts we can use to encourage and teach visualization to people of different age groups, and discusses the importance of the See It, Say It, Do It process of mental training. Along with the real-life champions she quoted in the show, she reminds us about telling ourselves that we are all winners who can transform our lives.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight continues to the third episode of her series on the power of visualization. On this show, Dr. Lynn provides a visualization meditation technique that you can use in many areas of your life. She calls it Visualization Inside The Body. You can use this when you are preparing for a sporting event, a musical challenge, getting ready for school or even a big test. Consider this visualization: if you could do something with no fear and no limitations, what would that be like? Let Dr. Lynn teach you this powerful technique and allow visualization to transform your life.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sarah Metsch, a strong and resilient Disability Rights advocate, activist, and public speaker supporting inclusion, civil rights and equality for all. She was diagnosed with spina bifida as a child and endured a severe spinal cord injury as an adult. Today she passionately talks about her resilience through physical, mental, and emotional challenges while staying centered and practicing self-care through devastating loss, in the hopes that her story will encourage others to find their resilience and light, especially during turbulent times.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Elizabeth Marberry, a dance studio CEO, podcaster and former professional dancer who built her six-figure dance studio business, Wedding Dance Coach, from a Craiglist ad and a brilliant idea. She talks about the struggle of girls and women with body image, and how to gain confidence in your body and the dance floor, literally and in life. Her company has won The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award for the past 8 years and has been featured in The New York Times, Voyage Denver, and Wedding Wire.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. David Damari, professor of clinical optometry and a consultant that help testing organizations and licensing boards to comply with disability laws for candidates who claim visual disabilities. He talks about visual disabilities, and the truths and his advice for patients and healthcare professionals regarding accommodations for them.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Angela Cody-Rouget, a.k.a. Major Mom, to talk about home organizing through the Major Mom Method, and the impacts of having a disorderly home. She is the founder and owner of Major Organizers, a residential organizing company. She spent 14 years in the US Air Force as a satellite commander and missileer where she attained the rank of Major, hence her nickname Major Mom.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Randy Schulman, integrative optometrist and owner at EyeCare Associates, PC. She talks about the integrated approach to vision and vision care, ways to improve vision and overall well-being, and even the spiritual aspects of vision.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jerrie Ueberle, founder of World Academy for the Future of Women, and founder and president of Global Interactions, Inc., a nonprofit organization that was granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. She talks about accelerating women’s leadership worldwide and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Trish Morris, president, founder and CEO of Courageous Faces Foundation, and volunteer in the Special Olympics for 20 years. She talks about improving the quality of life for people with rare and severe medical conditions, and how we can do our part in helping them through Courageous Faces Foundation.

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. She talks about why a full vision assessment is crucial to the understanding and treatment of developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders in children.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Therese Paul, a registered dietitian, professional speaker, certified professional coach, international bestselling author, and the owner of Define Health Wellness Coaching. She talks about staying positive in a negative world and discusses easy ways on how to retrain our brains to focus on the positive.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Noah Tannen, specialist in vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, and myopia control. This is his second appearance in the show and he talks about how your mental health can affect your vision, and how visual dysfunction can affect your mental health. (Check out his first talk here about myopia control.) Dr. Noah is also a host of Continuing Education lectures around the country, and co-author of the book, “A Parent’s Guide to Raising Children with Healthy Vision.”

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Tina Esposito, Medical Director for the Therapy Institute at the Midwestern University-Arizona College of Optometry. She talks about acquired brain injury, its identification, and the roles of vision, technology and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team for management and treatment.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight continues her series on the power of visualization. On the second episode, she talks about utilizing visualization for academic success. She discusses how powerful visualization can help with reading, spelling, math and creative writing, and how to test anxiety and stress.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Linda Powers-Leviton, author, therapist, and director of the West Coast operations of the Gifted Development Center. She talks about the ABC process for clarifying and manifesting your desires.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Jamie Sarche, seasoned speaker, active advocate and officer for several causes and community services in Denver, and director of Feldman Mortuary. She talks about embracing death and the rituals that go with preparing for it. Her calling is helping people be less afraid of death, and by facing mortality, one can live a better, more meaningful life.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight starts her series on the power of visualization. On this first episode, she talks about the basics of visualization—its definition, method and impact—and the importance of neuroplasticity. Take your first steps in learning about this life-changing technique!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Craig Knippenberg, a multi-awarded mental health consultant, author, podcast host, creator of CONNECT Social Skills Group Program, and founder of Colorado’s largest private mental health practice in child and adolescent neurobehavioral disorders. He talks about his extraordinary work of creating social and emotional groups for kids.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Agi Keramidas, podcaster, knowledge broker, and host of global top podcast Personal Development Mastery. He talks about personal development and his venture of helping coaches launch their own top-quality podcast. His mission is to influence and inspire people to stand out and take action towards the next level of their lives.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Noah Tannen, a specialist in vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, and myopia control. He talks about myopia and how to control and manage it. He is also a host of Continuing Education lectures around the country, and a co-author of the book, A Parent’s Guide to Raising Children with Healthy Vision.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Linda Silverman, a licensed clinical and counseling psychologist, and the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development and its subsidiary, Gifted Development Center. She talks about the importance of vision therapy for gifted and twice exceptional children, adolescents and adults.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Jennifer Zolman, multi-awarded optometrist, owner and CEO of the Draisin Vision Group. She is also actively affiliated with different optometric organizations. She talks about Vision and Learning Month in August and the InfantSEE Program. She also sheds light on why 20/20 vision may not be enough, and the importance of regular and comprehensive eye exams.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Roxanne Bradley, a special education advocate, and the president and founder of Learning Differences World. She talks about the role of special education advocates in ensuring schools provide supports for children’s learning differences and vision issues. She also provides insights on educational supports through an Individualized Education Program and 504 Plan.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Patti Andrich, an internationally honored occupational and vision therapist, researcher and author. She is also the founder of the Sensory Foundations Program, and co-founder of The Vision Development Team. She talks about our primitive reflexes and coding system that lay the foundation of our sensory development, and particularly how these reflex codes support the development of vision skills.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Alex Andrich, an optometrist, performance vision coach and lecturer. He is the co-founder of The Vision Development Team and the International Sports Vision Association. He talks about sports vision, vision skills and vision rehabilitation after sports-related concussions.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Audrey Boxwell, a psychotherapist and pastoral counselor. She talks about the program she developed called PsycheHike® that focuses on walking, hiking and all kinds of movement to heal the body, mind and spirit. According to Audrey, “Walking beside patients levels the playing field, eliminating the hierarchy existing in traditional office settings. This, coupled with the forward action of walking and or hiking, serve as a perfect metaphor toward possibilities, rather than getting stuck in the past, focusing on missed opportunities or long held negative beliefs.”

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Kerry Gelb, optometrist, producer of the documentary “Open Your Eyes” and host of the Open Your Eyes Podcast. He talks about his documentary “Open Your Eyes” and explained why it’s so important to have our eyes examined, and how optometrists can now see almost 300 systemic diseases in the eye. He also discussed the importance of nutrition and doing eye exams in person.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Cindy Coons, founder and director of Jewish Explorers. Cindy talks about her program that welcomes Jewish and Interfaith families with preschool and elementary school-aged children.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Nancy Torgerson, founder and owner of Alderwood Vision Therapy to talk about her journey in optometry/vision therapy, ending the visual struggle and how vision affects learning. Nancy, or Dr. T, is also an adjunct professor and co-author of The Essential Playbook, Maximizing Outcomes in Optometric Vision Therapy.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Sam Berne, a thought leader in the field of Behavioral/Holistic Optometry and Vision Therapy. He is also an author, researcher, facilitator, teacher and podcast host. This show is a simulcast with the EyeClarity Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne where Dr. Lynn talks about her book, Expand Your Vision: How to Gain Clarity, Courage, and Confidence.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sierra Simon, 7-year old, 1st Grader and “brilliant” granddaughter of Dr. Lynn. They talk about what visualization means to a kid like her and how she uses it in writing stories.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sharon Lewis, an inspiring friend, traveler and survivor of colorectal cancer. Sharon talks about her mission to be the one who makes a difference in inclusion. Living in Peru for five years of her childhood opened a unique aperture on inclusion. It gave her a very different experience to speak from than what her American peers would have had. She reflects on the idea of unlimited community and what it can do to humanity. She also shares her journey of healing from colorectal cancer that led to empowerment not only for herself but also her community.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sandra Beck, an author, coach, speaker, radio host, entrepreneur and philanthropist. This show is a simulcast with the podcast Motherhood Talks with Sandra Beck where they talk about developing sight and vision. A pioneer in vision therapy and developmental optometry, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein has helped thousands of children and adults improve their vision and transform their lives through vision therapy and visual brain training.

Sandra Beck is the president of Beck Multimedia. She teaches all of her clients how to maximize their lives by using the power of the internet coupled with the drive of their passions to create the lifestyle of their dreams.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Edina Harmon, honor roll student, active athlete, baker, and Dr. Lynn’s delightful granddaughter. Dr. Lynn and Edina talk about how to use visualization in your life—even as an 11-year old middle-school 6th grader!

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sue Lee, the co-founder of Sock It To Em Sock Campaign. She talks about her practice of expansion thinking by asking what if, what else and why not. She discussed how she applied it to her vision of providing new socks for those in need and how she took that vision beyond the original concept.

Sock It To Em Sock Campaign is a public charity whose mission is to provide new socks for men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness and/or are in need. It began in 2012 and to date has collected 859,000 pairs of socks that have been distributed in 41 states.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Erin Kerry, host of Sparking Wholeness podcast, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and self-proclaimed “brain health nerd.” This show is a simulcast with the podcast Sparking Wholeness with Erin Kerry where they talk about vision and visualization. Dr. Lynn shares insights on the power of matching your inner vision with your outer vision.

Erin Kerry is the owner of Sparking Wholeness and works as an integrative health coach at Living Well Tyler.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sariel Beckenstein, a certified life coach and EFT master practitioner. Sariel and Lynn start a conversation about returning to oneself. He discusses what kind of relationship his parents had that gave him different kinds of trauma. Sariel talks about how he supports and helps people track the love of their dreams and find their way back to themself. He believes that returning to self will grant you inner peace and attain the freedom of life.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Leigh Richardson, an author, licensed counselor, podcast host, international speaker, and founder and clinical director of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. This show is a simulcast with the podcast In Your Head with Leigh Richardson where Dr. Lynn talks about the impact of having excellent vision, the power of visualization, and vision rehabilitative therapy.

As a brain health expert, Leigh Richardson regularly contributes to radio and television stations across the nation. She is also the author of the book Turn Your Brain On – To Get Your Game On. She is the founder and clinical director of The Brain Performance Center, a brain and mental health clinic specializing in a combination of psychotherapy programs like counseling and performance coaching, and neurotherapy treatments like neurofeedback and bio regulation therapy.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Fred Moss, a psychiatrist, speaker, coach and podcast host, to talk about how to expand your vision and Dr. Lynn’s exciting goals for creating the Vision Beyond Sight podcast. She discusses her experience with different patients, and not only does she want to correct their vision outside but also their vision inside.

Dr. Fred Moss is a psychiatrist with nearly 40 years of clinical experience. He helps out thousands of people to regain their voice, be heard, and courageously embrace their humanity. And often without the use of medications or drug treatment.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Bethany Friedlander, manager of PJ Library and a long-time Jewish educator. Bethany talks about her work in PJ Library at JEWISHcolorado. She is passionate about Jewish education for young people, about literacy, and about the role that families can play when they take an active role in their children’s Jewish learning and lives.

PJ Library’s mission is connecting families, raising Jewish children with Jewish content books, and creating opportunities to allow parents to connect with each other to create meaningful Jewish experiences. It is a worldwide program that sends free Jewish children’s books to families every month.

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Sandra Beck, an author, coach, speaker, radio host, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Sandra discusses the importance of your vision for your future and how your awareness of it and even changing it after a loss can transform the course of your life, especially after a loss.

Sandra Beck is the president of Beck Multimedia. She teaches all of her clients how to maximize their lives by using the power of the internet coupled with the drive of their passions to create the lifestyle of their dreams.

December 29, 2021

Welcome To Humanity -Dr. Lynn joins Dr. Fred Moss to discuss how crucial all our senses are, especially our vision.

November 10, 2021

Dr. Brad Habermehl interviews Dr. Lynn Hellerstein as one of the Greatest in Vision Therapy

November 4, 2021

Dr. Kerry highlights my 40+ years of work in vision therapy including my newest book, Expand Your Vision:  How to Gain Clarity, Courage and Confidence. 

October 21, 2021

Dr. Marshall, who has a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, explores my own personal health journey.

August 26, 2021

Dr. Sam Berne interviews Dr. Lynn regarding new book: Expand Your Vision: How to Gain Clarity, Courage, and Confidence.

July 22, 2021

It’s all about using visualization to: -increase your author success-use tips to unblock writer’s block-eliminate author burnout -reduce anxiety created by author overwhelm. AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.