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Healing Our Sight
Denise Allen
61 episodes
1 month ago
Former Division I football player Brady Holt suffered a massive traumatic brain injury as a college freshman when he was ejected from the front window of his car going 75 mph on the freeway. He was initially not expected to live. After surviving, he was not expected to walk or function on his own. He beat all the odds and is now working, married and supporting his wife and daughter and once again able to drive. His story shows that with persistence, vision therapy can help restore visual abil...
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Former Division I football player Brady Holt suffered a massive traumatic brain injury as a college freshman when he was ejected from the front window of his car going 75 mph on the freeway. He was initially not expected to live. After surviving, he was not expected to walk or function on his own. He beat all the odds and is now working, married and supporting his wife and daughter and once again able to drive. His story shows that with persistence, vision therapy can help restore visual abil...
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Healing Our Sight
Regaining the capacity to drive after TBI with Brady Holt
Former Division I football player Brady Holt suffered a massive traumatic brain injury as a college freshman when he was ejected from the front window of his car going 75 mph on the freeway. He was initially not expected to live. After surviving, he was not expected to walk or function on his own. He beat all the odds and is now working, married and supporting his wife and daughter and once again able to drive. His story shows that with persistence, vision therapy can help restore visual abil...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Podcast with William Person
Denise discusses hyperbaric oxygen therapy with former nine-year Team USA Olympic bobsledder, William Person. They discuss how William's career left him battling the devastating effects of CTE, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which is a progressive degenerative brain disease thought to be caused by repeated head trauma, including concussions and subconcussive hits. Symptoms include memory loss, mood and behavior changes, cognitive decline, and sometimes aggression or tremors, with...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Becoming the Vision with Dr. Angela Peddle
In the first episode since returning from China, Denise discusses vision healing with Dr. Angela Peddle. Dr. Peddle's book, Becoming the Vision: The Transformational Power of Vision to Heal, Awaken, and Become Who You Were Meant to Be, was published just last month, on June 27, 2025. This is a must read! Although Dr. Peddle primarily teaches optometrists and vision therapists, the insights of her new framework are applicable to everyone. The invitation is to remember, and to reclaim our visio...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Marie Oswalt on overcoming TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Marie Oswalt describes the process of recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) which she suffered when she was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in 2016. She was grateful to be referred to Pacific University's Vision Therapy program, where she worked with Dr. Hannu Laukkanen (see his podcast episode from January 29, 2025). If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. Click the link above to message me directly. It comes ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Optometry's Role in Suicide Prevention with Dr. Emily Aslakson & Mr. Philip Himebaugh
In this important episode, Dr. Emily Aslakson and Mr. Philip Himebaugh discuss how optometrists and vision therapists can play a crucial role in suicide prevention. Learn how to recognize suicide risk factors, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect patients to the help they need. What You'll Learn: How optometrists can identify suicide risk in patientsReal-life examples of suicide risk in vision careTools for asking difficult but vital questionsThe importance of triage and timely ref...
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5 months ago
58 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Redefining Successful Strabismus Treatment with Melissa Daniels
What if success in strabismus treatment isn’t just straight eyes—but integrated sight? In this episode of Healing Our Sight, I’m joined by vision therapist and former patient Melissa Daniels for a transformative conversation on peripheral fusion and what it means to truly heal vision. Melissa shares insights from Dr. David Cook’s OVDRA (COVD) Conference presentation, including a fresh take on success that goes beyond appearance and focuses on function and connection. Melissa explains how Cook...
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6 months ago
38 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Illuminated Healing: Exploring Red Light Therapy with Dr. Carl Rothschild
In this illuminating episode, I am joined by Dr. Carl Rothschild—founder of Trifecta Light Technologies and a pioneer in red light therapy—to explore the exciting intersection of light and wellness. With over 40 years in holistic health and decades of innovation in LED therapeutic technology, Dr. Rothschild shares how red and near-infrared light can reduce pain, improve sleep, support brain health, and potentially enhance visual and neurological function. We take a closer look at how red ligh...
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6 months ago
42 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Naturally Clear: Claudia Muehlenweg on Holistic Vision Healing
In this insightful episode, Denise welcomes Claudia Muehlenweg, founder of the Naturally Clear Vision Institute and holistic vision coach. Claudia shares her personal vision journey—from childhood strabismus and glasses at age three to clear, natural eyesight—and how those experiences inspired her to help others improve their vision without glasses, contacts, or surgery. Together, Denise and Claudia dive deep into: Claudia’s early challenges with eyesight and how playing handball improved her...
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6 months ago
57 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Dr. Pilar Vergara busts amblyopia and TBI treatment myths
In this episode, Dr. Pilar Vergara tells how she came to write the book Crossed and Lazy Eyes, Myths, Misconceptions and Truths. She shares that science backs up new ways to treat amblyopia and TBIs and how lives are changed as people receive appropriate treatement. Dr. Vergara is a true leader in behavioral optometry and vision development. Based in Albacete, Spain, she’s spent over 30 years helping people of all ages improve their visual function—from children struggling in school to ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Regaining 3D vision with Louis Fontaine
If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. Click the link above to message me directly. It comes to me as FAN MAIL! How great is that? Just click on the place that says, "If you liked this episode CLICK HERE:"
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7 months ago
51 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Mindful Meditation with Edit B Kiss
Denise discusses the healing modalities of Reiki, Sekhem healing, and Samadhi meditation with Edit B Kiss. She and her daughter improved their vision using these healing modalities, particularly meditation. The importance of raising your vibration and clearing energy to allow space for healing is discussed. Edit's website: editbkiss.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess/videos Skool community: Release with Ease Also mentioned: Joe Dispenza Becoming Supernatural. ht...
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7 months ago
27 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Choosing or Changing Your Therapy Office with Caryn Rinaldini
Caryn Rinaldini and I discuss how she chose her vision therapy office and when she knew it was time to change to a new doctor/therapist. Caryn moderates the Looking Ahead Adult Strabismus Support group on Facebook. Here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436525109695223. If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. Click the link above to message me directly. It comes to me as FAN MAIL! How great is that? Just clic...
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7 months ago
42 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Gamifying Vision Therapy and Learning with Jules Petteruto
Jules Petteruto is a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) with twenty years of experience and numerous awards for excellence. She has lectured and presented workshops around the world and moderates the Tuesday Think Tank, a weekly zoom meeting for vision therapists. Her techniques for using games in vision therapy is truly awe inspiring. NOTES: Regulation requires good posture, breathing, a good mood and your periphery. GAMES & ACTIVITIES mentioned: Spot It!, Tap-It, mini trampoli...
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8 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Dr. David Cook on When Your Child Struggles and The Shape of the Sky.
Denise talks with developmental optometrist, Dr. David Cook about his 45 years of experience in vision therapy and two of his books, When Your Child Struggles and The Shape of the Sky. You won't want to miss this one! Dr. Cook’s website: https://www.cookvisiontherapy.com/the-shape-of-the-sky/ Request your free ebook copy of When your Child Struggles: https://www.cookvisiontherapy.com/when-your-child-struggles/ To purchase The Shape of the Sky https://www.oepf.org/product/the-shape-of-the-sky/...
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8 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Healing Our Sight
The Update: Resources, a Story and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Today's episode includes a podcast update, including tools I'm using lately, a story from my vision therapy experience and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. RESOURCES: Chris Daniels YouTube channel entitled me vs meyeself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjzZQ3P0r0&t=7s Melissa Daniels' Mastering Peripheral course: https://learn.strabismussolutions.com/ Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck Somatic Yoga and Enlivening Consciousness book https://www.enliveningconsciousness.com/yoga BOOK MENTIONED: The Healing Questi...
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9 months ago
15 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Understanding vision development issues and TBIs with Dr. Hannu Laukkanen
Dr. Hannu Laukkanen is Associate Graduate faculty and Professor Emeritus of Optometry at Pacific University. He has many decades of experience teaching and mentoring developmental optometrists, (including some of my past guests). He is an experienced researcher and published author who has presented countless lectures at conferences and in medical facilities and provided key testimony in many court cases. He is a master teacher with unique insight who provides in-depth answers to my questions...
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9 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Vision Therapy home resources with Chris Daniels
Denise discusses vision therapy success principles with Chris Daniels, who created his own therapy studio in his basement. You can see a guided tour of his basement on his new YouTube channel, entitled "me vs meyeself." Chris also has a convergence music video included on his channel, which is a fun challenge.Basement tour link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjzZQ3P0r0&t=2sChris’ 3D video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2b4I2y8pkChris’ YouTube music channel:www.youtube.com/@CryllicFon...
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9 months ago
41 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Healing Vestibular Issues with Jenni Veneruz
Jenni Veneruz shares how healing vestibular imbalances can make a huge difference when overcoming the effects of concussion and stroke as well as other vision issues like strabismus. She explains how your dizziness or vertigo may originate in your inner ear and there may be a simple fix. Don't miss this episode!Resources:Find Jenni: https://choicehealthcentre.com/our-team/vestibular-physiotherapists/jenni-veneruz/Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA): https://vestibular.org/Find...
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1 year ago
36 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Holistic Healing with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa
Denise discusses holistic healing and its implications for eye health with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa. Dr. Har Hari Khalsa is a highly experienced holistic chiropractor who has been assisting people on their healing journey since 1988. At Transformational Healing Universe in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Har Hari focuses on chiropractic, medical and yogic healing. He specializes in several techniques and fields of healing, including chiropractic adjustments using the Sigma Instrument (ProAdjuste...
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1 year ago
53 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Chiropractic contributions to eye health with Dr. Josh Adams
Denise discusses vision improvement in the context of body alignment and well-being with her chiropractor, Dr. Josh Adams.Dr. Josh's website: https://weadjustlife.com/If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.
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1 year ago
30 minutes

Healing Our Sight
Former Division I football player Brady Holt suffered a massive traumatic brain injury as a college freshman when he was ejected from the front window of his car going 75 mph on the freeway. He was initially not expected to live. After surviving, he was not expected to walk or function on his own. He beat all the odds and is now working, married and supporting his wife and daughter and once again able to drive. His story shows that with persistence, vision therapy can help restore visual abil...