Episodes

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...

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 ...

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 shares her personal experiences and discovery on how crucial eye health is to acquired brain injury ...

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, Develo...

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, a...

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, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and internation...

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. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author...

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 dyslexics can contribute to the world, and dyslexia’s interactions with ADHD and her recommendations for t...

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 digs into the details of what psychologists are looking for when you bring your child in for a dysl...

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, Deve...

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 happi...

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...

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 a...

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, Developmental Optome...

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, Developmental Optome...

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 do it with Patricia’s simple and practical tips and advice that are even applicable to all ages. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental ...

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! OR...

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 exe...

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 blind...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 centers 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...

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, belong...