Vision Beyond Sight

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• Connection Engineering: The Win-Win-Win Competitive Advantage with Steve Seidel (Episode #160) 01.07.2026 42min

  In this episode of Vision Beyond Sight, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein sits down with Steve Seidel—Connection Engineer, TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, and creator of The Journey Deck—to explore why intentional human connection is one of the greatest advantages in leadership, business, and life. Steve shares his journey from Industrial Engineer to Connection Engineer and how personal challenges, including losing his mother during the pandemic, shaped his mission to help others build authentic relationships. He discusses the power of GRIT—Gratitude, Resilience, Integrity, and Trust—along with the importance of creating intentional morning routines, meaningful conversations, and communities like Gents Journey. The conversation also explores Steve's 4M Framework (Mission, Messaging, Media, and Movement), his GREAT philosophy, bringing purpose into business, embracing authentic storytelling in an AI-driven world, and using tools like The Journey Deck to spark deeper connections. Steve leaves listeners with a powerful reminder: every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and we all have the power to engineer meaningful connection. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Finding Love in Grief Held Together (LIGHT): Healing Through Somatic Wisdom with Amy Picket-Williams (Episode #159) 17.06.2026 41min

  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 system, often leaving us stuck in states of anxiety, anger, numbness, or exhaustion. She shares practical somatic tools, including movement, breathwork, and vagus nerve stimulation, that can help regulate the nervous system and support healing. Amy also shares the personal story of her father's death and how it inspired her to create the LIGHT Movement (Love In Grief Held Together), a nonprofit dedicated to making grief support and education accessible to all. Together, they discuss how we don't "get over" grief—we learn to grow around it through connection, community, and compassion. This inspiring conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a powerful reminder that no one should have to grieve alone. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Coming Home to Yourself: Embodied Awakening in the Age of AI with Master Mingtong Gu (Episode #158) 03.06.2026 49min

  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 from their bodies especially with the advent of AI and explains how awakening begins with the choice to come home to ourselves. Drawing from his own journey through childhood adversity, chronic illness, and ultimately the healing practice of Qigong, he shares how cultivating awareness of energy can lead to greater vitality, creativity and joy. He also provides a simple meditation practice that will allow you to discover “you” and your energy. The conversation highlights how healing, self-realization, and leadership are deeply connected, and why reconnecting with the body may be the foundation for meaningful change in our lives and the world. Master Mingtong also discusses themes from his book, Coming Home to Embodied Awakening: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in the Age of AI, and concludes with an original song welcoming us back to ourselves. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Celebrating 74 Years of Healing, Vision, and Transformation with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (Episode #157) 27.05.2026 30min

  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 being myself,” as she shares her ongoing journey of releasing perfectionism, anxiety, negative self-talk, and fear through courage, community, love, and trust in the Divine. Dr. Lynn discusses the importance of intention, hope, love, and “kesher,” the Hebrew word for deep heartfelt connection. Through keynote speaking, mentoring, podcasting, visualization experiences, and her work as a RIM (Regenerating Images in Memory) Facilitator, she remains committed to expanding people’s vision and helping them transform their lives. She shares how her RIM journey began more than 20 years ago after being diagnosed with a colon tumor, leading her through deep personal healing work. Since January 2026, she has been helping clients improve decision-making, release emotional and physical stress, resolve conflict, and neutralize painful memories. As part of her birthday celebration, she is offering listeners a free RIM session with the request that they donate to a favorite charity. The conversation also explores spirituality, meditation, energy healing, and the influence of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work on changing thought patterns and emotional responses. Dr. Lynn reflects on recent spiritual time spent in San Miguel, Mexico, and shares how focusing on love instead of fear can transform your energy and your life. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what they truly love, what stories or limitations they are ready to release, and what they want to create next in life. As Dr. Lynn reminds us, when you let go of worry and negative self-talk, amazing opportunities often appear. Sometimes what feels like an ending is actually the beginning of something new. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Awakening Your Deepest Purpose and Living Your Soul’s Work with Jerry Fishman (Episode #156) 20.05.2026 49min

  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 listening inwardly and aligning with what feels most true. Drawing from his journey as a young artist in New York and his transformational work today, Jerry explores why so many people feel disconnected from purpose due to distractions, responsibilities, and external expectations. He explains that purpose is not the same as career or achievement—it’s about fulfillment, presence, and authentic expression. Tune in to explore what it really means to live on purpose, why purpose is not tied to career or performance, and how intuition, presence, and reconnecting with childhood joy can guide us back to ourselves. Jerry and Lynn also discuss meditation, trust, and the importance of quieting the external world to listen more deeply within. Jerry shares that purpose is ultimately an expression of love and closes by reflecting on his own soul purpose: bringing people together, helping others feel they belong, and empowering people to live more authentically through his “Awakening Purpose” destination retreats and global outreach work with I Am Humanity. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to stop performing life—and start living from what is most true within you. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Longing: A Pilgrimage Into Your Being and Finding Your Purpose Through Sacred Calamity with Christopher Sansone, PhD (Episode #155) 13.05.2026 49min

  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 suffering or a “sacred calamity,” while painful, can hold meaning and become a path toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Throughout the episode, Chris discusses powerful stories of individuals who faced profound hardships yet found healing by moving through their pain with courage and openness. He explores the idea of being “spiritual but not religious,” emphasizing that true spirituality comes from within and connects us to a greater source. The conversation also reframes purpose—not as external achievement, but as becoming more fully who we truly are. Chris touches on past-life regression as a tool for healing and accessing the subconscious, reminding listeners that we all carry a deep reservoir of wisdom within us. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to embrace curiosity, self-love, and authentic connection as they navigate life’s challenges and uncover their quiet inner power. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• More Than Hope: An 18-Year Journey on Chemotherapy and a Multidisciplinary Cancer Team with Glenn Sturm (Episode #154) 06.05.2026 48min

  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 are part of the decision-making. This approach can significantly reduce mortality and improve quality of life compared to solo care. From managing cancer fatigue to using simple remedies like ginger for nausea, Glenn shares practical ways to navigate treatment. Originally given 2.5 years to live, he’s now looking at 30—crediting team-based care and self-advocacy. Despite its benefits, multidisciplinary care faces barriers like insurance and provider resistance particularly in the United States. While it’s typical to find palliative care team and tumor boards in hospitals, it is more challenging to find a true multidisciplinary cancer care team. Glenn’s mission is to raise awareness and encourage patients to seek better, more collaborative care through his books Warrior Hate War, Cancer Set Me Free and his upcoming work More Than Hope. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Policy or Safety? The Traumatic Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Children with Gladis Molina (Episode #153) 22.04.2026 41min

  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 depending on a child’s citizenship status. In many cases, children who are U.S. citizens are left behind when their parents are detained, sometimes entering the child welfare system—creating deep emotional trauma for both parent and child. Gladis shares her own childhood experience growing up during civil unrest in El Salvador, reflecting on the lasting effects of being separated from her mother at a young age. That early trauma continues to shape her work today as she advocates for children navigating similar fears, loss, and uncertainty. The conversation also highlights how fear of enforcement is preventing families from seeking medical care, impacting children’s long-term health and well-being. Gladis emphasizes the urgent need for clear boundaries to protect sensitive spaces like schools and healthcare facilities. Despite these challenges, communities are stepping up—escorting children safely to school, raising awareness, and supporting families in crisis. Gladis discusses her work with the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, including efforts to reunify children with deported parents and ways individuals can get involved. This episode is a powerful call to awareness and action, inviting listeners to reflect on their values, find courage in small acts, and support efforts that protect the safety and dignity of all children. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Staying Sharp: How Brain Science Can Combat Cognitive Decline with Dr. Therese Huston (Episode #152) 15.04.2026 45min

  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, and stress. She shares quick tools like a 5-minute sleep reset, list-making, and stress-reducing techniques such as self-touch and breathing exercises. While younger brains process information faster, older brains are better at pattern recognition and emotional regulation. Some forgetfulness is normal, but more serious issues may signal conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She also highlights that just 10 minutes of daily meditation—using tools like the Healthy Minds app—can help rebuild brain function. The episode wraps with how visualization can improve performance and goal achievement, offering practical ways to keep your brain strong at any age. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Redefining Longevity and Healing Injuries through Regenerative Medicine and Neurostimulation with Dr. Aneesh Garg (Episode #151) 08.04.2026 46min

  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 athletes. As the lead physician of Dynamic Athlete Clinic, Dr. Garg challenges the archaic method of using steroid injections that only mask symptoms and fast-track patients into surgery. He discussed cutting edge regenerative treatments that actually target the diagnosis and work on the cellular level, such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), stem cell (including MFAT and BMA), focused shockwave therapy and EMTT (extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy). The goal is longevity and to “buy back time” by increasing the number of pain-free, active years. Success, according to Dr. Garg, means achieving results in the shortest effective treatment window, rather than dragging out care without much progress. Dr. Garg also talks about EXOMIND neurostimulation, a kind of transcranial magnetic stimulation that resets the nervous system, improves sleep, reduces anxiety and creates a mental environment that accelerates physical healing and makes you feel “Limitless.” He also touches on their clinic’s pelvic floor treatment program that works for urinary incontinence (in both men and women), performance enhancement and fall/injury prevention. While we now have a number of non-medication, nonsteroidal and non-surgical options available for injuries, Dr. Garg clarifies that not all regenerative treatments are created equal, and he gives research tips and sample questions in finding providers similar to Dynamic Athlete. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to extend your physical prime, this conversation offers a roadmap to a smarter, more sustainable approach to health and performance. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• From Science to Sight: Foundation Fighting Blindness Accelerating Hope and Advancing Retinal Disease Breakthroughs with Dr. Amy Laster (Episode #150) 25.03.2026 45min

  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, she shares how translating complex science into human impact is advancing treatments – while keeping patients, families, and possibility at the heart of every breakthrough. Dr. Laster shares her journey from neuroscience into nonprofit leadership, revealing how her “superpower” of big-picture strategic thinking helps drive research forward more efficiently. Together, they unpack what retinal diseases are, the scope of their impact—from rare inherited conditions to age-related macular degeneration—and the innovative therapies offering new hope. From gene augmentation treatments like Luxturna to emerging clinical trials in retinal cell transplantation, this conversation bridges complex science with real-world impact. You’ll also hear powerful patient stories, including Rebecca Alexander’s experience with Usher syndrome and Lindsey Rambo’s groundbreaking role in early gene therapy trials. Beyond the lab, Dr. Laster highlights the importance of community, family support, and ensuring patients remain at the heart of every scientific advance. She also discusses the Foundation’s ambitious 5-year strategic plan and the evolving ways they measure success—including new technologies like virtual reality testing and using focal points of light. This episode is a compelling look at how innovation, empathy, and purpose are shaping the future of vision science—and why no one facing vision loss has to navigate it alone. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Always Moving Forward: Leadership, Legacy and Compassion in End-of-Life Care with David A. Jones, Jr. (Episode #149) 11.03.2026 45min

  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. David shares the remarkable story of his father’s journey from poverty to building one of America’s most influential healthcare companies—beginning as the largest nursing home operator in the U.S. and evolving into a major national health insurance provider. Drawing from Always Moving Forward, he reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped his father’s life and career, including the philosophy he carried from his time in the U.S. Navy: “The most important responsibility of a leader is to decide.” The conversation goes far beyond business. David explores the deep challenges facing today’s end-of-life care system—from fragmented care and the “schlepping” many patients endure between providers, to the urgent need for better coordination, compassionate communication, and more humane approaches. They discuss the promise of community-based palliative care, the role of physical therapy and musculoskeletal health in preventing decline, and why addressing loneliness, addiction, and holistic wellness must be part of the future of healthcare. Above all, they reflect on what most people truly hope for in their final years: dignity, comfort, and the assurance they are not a burden. This episode blends personal storytelling, healthcare insight, and timeless wisdom—including touching family memories and reflections on finding joy in music and life’s simple moments. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• From Data Overload to Daily Readiness: How ToneWell Turns Your Voice into Actionable Wellness Signals with Alex Fredericks (Episode #148) 04.03.2026 42min

  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 by taking a radically simple approach — turning a 30-second voice recording into clear daily readiness signals and personalized next steps. Your voice is the window to your physiology, and you can take a better look at your health with this technology. Find out how ToneWell is designed not to compete with medicine, but be at the frontline that brings clarity not just to patients but to medical practitioners. Learn how it can recommend functional and holistic treatments and therapies for stress load, sleep, inflammation, gut and immunity. Whether you’re an athlete, a woman on menopause, or just a regular person concerned with your health, you’ll be able to discover how to elevate your well-being all from your own voice. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• You Got to Give Them Hope: Elevating LGBTQ+ Rights, Visibility, and Community with Mardi Moore (Episode #147) 16.02.2026 42min

  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-world consequences of policy decisions affecting gender-affirming care through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Mardi shares heartbreaking and inspiring stories — from partners denied hospital access before marriage equality to bullied LGBTQ+ youth finding safety and belonging through community support. The conversation highlights the wide-ranging work of Rocky Mountain Equality: protecting trans youth, training law enforcement through the Safety in Pride program, supporting people who relocate to Colorado for affirming care, convening faith leaders for mutual aid efforts, condensing complex federal reports into accessible information, and advocating for fair-minded candidates in schools and public office. Grounded in resilience and Harvey Milk’s quote “You got to give them hope,” this episode is both a clear-eyed look at today’s challenges and an uplifting reminder that change happens through community, courage, and love. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Leadership that Heals: Reconnecting with Earth, Community and Inner Vision with Andy Bayon (Episode #146) 04.02.2026 43min

  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 the natural world—and that reconnecting with nature begins within. Through stillness and intuition, we uncover how being in action for the planet can be deeply healing. The conversation weaves together personal stories of courage, including a one-way journey to the Amazon for healing work, reflections on impostor syndrome and perfectionism, and inspiring examples of everyday heroes restoring the Earth and fighting against climate change with limited resources. From mangrove conservation to youth-led creativity and environmental leadership, this episode is a reminder that anyone can make a difference. By embracing imperfection, finding your people, and honoring your inner vision, we’re invited to stand up for what we believe in — and remember why we chose this path in the first place. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• 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) 28.01.2026 48min

  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 lifestyle issues, unresolved traumas, visual dysfunction, food sensitivities (like gluten) and other factors in our everyday living (like mold) affect autism, learning disorders and mental health. All the load adds up until our body breaks down. Learn about the Everyday Epigenetics Evaluator that shows how our environment tweaks our genes, and how metabolic psychiatry and functional medicine can help where talk therapy and medication cannot. Find out about the dysregulated nervous system and how not feeling safe can be an impediment to healing, then learn simple biohacking techniques to regu-late your vagus nerve, like gargling. Discover Patty’s new book including its AI companion where you can get instant answers to your neurodevelopmental questions. Patty is at the forefront of healthcare, and every bit of information adds up towards your own wellness. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Fat, Stressed and Sick: How Glutamate Hidden in Our Food Can Wreak Havoc on Our Health with Dr. Katherine Reid (Episode #144) 14.01.2026 47min

  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 then applied her expertise in biochemistry to study increased glutamate signaling in the body and its connection to chronic inflammations, one of the body’s ways of signaling red fire alert. Learn about Katherine’s struggles for glutamate awareness: against the quality of food available in schools, manufacturers that are not required to disclose glutamate content, the medical community’s shortcomings, and indeed even her daughter who upon her adulthood decided to go back to eating highly processed food (with negative results, as Katherine observed). Find out about the importance of fiber, tips on choosing organic food, and how to quality control your home’s food as detailed in her book, Fat, Stressed and Sick: MSG, Processed Foods and America’s Health Crisis. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Rage & Reps: Rebuild Yourself After Betrayal with Healing Journal and Movement with K.J. Risley (Episode #143) 07.01.2026 36min

  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 journaling and movement as an outlet for her rage. While she was a natural when it comes to working out, she discovered that journaling wasn’t as easy or straightforward. As she navigated through her journey, she realized that women who experienced heartbreak and betrayal like her could benefit from a similar program, a healing journal combined with movement (and more!) that provides prompts and routines to help disentangle the confused mind and destress the tense body. And so Rage & Reps was born. K.J. inspires women who experienced life-altering pain and heartbreak especially those in their midlife. It’s not your fault that you were betrayed. Forgive yourself and be empowered. In your journey forward, you will have to choose your hard: Do you want a pity party or create a life where you can succeed? How do you start perfectly? You don’t. Start simple and start messy. Start releasing that rage and doing those reps, and you’ll surely be on the way to recovery. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Minding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost with Lisa Skinner (Episode #142) 17.12.2025 47min

  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 that it is projected that people who will develop Alzheimer’s in the next 25 years around the world will triple? Are you aware that people can also be living with more than one brain disease at the same time? Find out the risk factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia, and realize that ultimately, there is hope! Lisa gives a rundown of modifiable risk factors in lifestyle like sleep quality, diet and exercise, and conditions like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hearing loss and isolation. Everything is intermingled! Discover how to stimulate your brain and produce neuroplasticity as protection. Even a regular brisk walk can make a huge difference! If you’re living with a patient, it’s important to understand all the symptoms and behaviors like hallucinations, wandering and severe mood changes, and to learn how to respond to them effectively. Join Lisa’s The Minding Dementia Training Program and contact her to know more. Don’t be a stranger to dementia and Alzheimer’s! Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.
• Connecting to Cope: A Woman’s Journey of Healing Behind Bars and Passion for Justice Reform with Ranae Van Roekel (Episode #141) 10.12.2025 43min

  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 strategies, and avoid the consequences and impact of unresolved trauma. Turning herself in is just the start of her recovery. Ranae shares how to find safety in healing behind bars through peer advocates, and the different programs and therapies like CBT and EMDR that helped her discover who she was and how to be herself. By building the program Connecting to Cope (named after her dog!), Ranae now advocates for reforms in the justice system that prioritizes restoration, not destruction, and lowering the rate of recidivism. She helps people cope with post-incarceration syndrome, and emphasizes the need for programs in schools with high-risk demographics. Ranae is here to make you realize that, “You are not the worst thing you ever did and not the best thing you ever did. You are a culmination of everything you’ve done in your life.” Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.