Best FCOVD Podcasts (2024)

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How Can We Raise Awareness of Visual Processing? 47:54

19d ago47:54

47:54

"If a child can't hear instructions properly or process what they see, how can we expect them to succeed academically? Awareness and early intervention are crucial." Today, we dive into the critical topic of visual processing disorders and their impact on learning and development. We are joined by two distinguished guests, Sue Mann and Michelle Kot…

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How Do I Engage My Child in Summer Reading? 18:47

1M ago18:47

18:47

"Summertime should be relaxing and fun, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Let’s turn reading into an adventure instead of a chore!" Welcome back! In today's episode, we sit down with veteran educator and certified 4D Built to Read professional, Angela Eddy, to discuss the pervasive issue of the "summer slide" and how it affects children's…

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What Do I Do If I'm Told I Can't Achieve My Dreams? 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

"No matter what people say to you, no matter what they tell you, you always got to keep going and do what you believe that you can do." Today, we sit down with Noah, a passionate aviator who overcame significant visual challenges to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. Noah’s passion for aviation began in childhood but was hindered by visual impai…

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What Did Your Doctor Miss at Your Child's Eye Exam? 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

In today's episode, we explore the critical differences between various types of eye exams and why the traditional ones often miss issues affecting children's learning and development. A key question in today's discussion is, why do children rarely report visual problems? We often assume their vision is normal, but the implications this has for dia…

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What Intervention Will Help My Child Focus? 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

Today, we shine a spotlight on Teacher Appreciation Month and to celebrate it, we have several activities planned, so make sure to follow us on social media and stay tuned around here to learn more. As for today's episode, we have a heartfelt and candid interview with Zoe, a girl who previously struggled with focusing in school and suffered from da…

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How Do I Find Calm in the Chaos While Navigating My Child's Struggles? 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

"We are more capable and we're enough when we are present in our life and connected to our soul, and what it is that we need. When we are, we can connect to our kids, we can teach them that and help them navigate". Today we have an inspiring episode which is a must-listen for every mom feeling engulfed in the everyday chaos of parenting and self-do…

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How does a concussion affect the brain? 51:49

4M ago51:49

51:49

"The healthcare system is really complicated, and there aren't any guidelines currently on how to care and manage TBIs. It takes multiple providers, therapists, and specialists to help pull the pieces of the puzzle together of your recovery." In today's episode, we had Kelly Tuttle, FNP-BC, MSN, a TBI survivor, nurse practitioner, and author, who s…

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Am I Getting Enough Shut-Eye? 17:17

5M ago17:17

17:17

Today we discuss the importance of quality sleep for maintaining good eye health. We share some advice on establishing a bedtime routine and maintaining consistent sleep schedules. We also discuss the effects of blue light exposure from electronic devices on melatonin production and sleep quality. The focus further extends to the impact of overhead…

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Why can't my child pay attention? 18:33

5M ago18:33

18:33

Today we have a special guest on the show. Charlene is a fantastic mom who followed her maternal instinct and brought her kid to 4D Vision Gym. Although he was passing all of his screeners at school and his motor functions were ok, there were clear signs to her that something wasn't properly working. Her "mom gut" was right and actions were taken. …

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I Can't Afford Vision Therapy! How Can I Help My Child? 6:54

6M ago6:54

6:54

Today we have a "minisode" to celebrate the beginning of 2024. The new year already brings a new and exciting program: 4D Built to Learn. It was developed to make vision training accessible to families all over the world. By enjoying the exciting exercises and games on a regular basis, you'll notice improved reading stamina and comprehension, reduc…

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Can My OT Do My VT? 13:01

8M ago13:01

13:01

"We love OTs working on visual perception, and they can even do some free space depth perception and focusing flexibility exercises. However, anything farther than that? You're going to want to consult your friendly local neighborhood behavioral optometrist, and especially if they happen to have a certified optometric vision therapist working on st…

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Why Doesn't Vision Therapy Work? 21:00

8M ago21:00

21:00

“Health is holistic. You are a whole person. Your eyes and your brain have so much to do with so much of your life. And this is a lot of what it means to say vision therapy doesn't work.” In this solo episode, Jessica Liedke discusses why vision therapy doesn't work. She addresses the misconceptions and criticisms surrounding vision therapy and emp…

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10 Spooky Issues that C60 can Help With ft. Ken Swartz 32:02

8M ago32:02

32:02

In our 61st episode of C60 Health Connections, we met up with our friend, Ken Swartz, biogeochemist, research scientist, and Chief Science Officer at C60 Power to discuss the 10 spooky issues that C60 may be able to help neutralize. Radiation Exposure Brain Fog Fatigue & Low Energy Sniffles & Sneezes (Overreactive Histamine Reaction) Oxidative Stre…

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The Seven Aspects that Contribute to a Miraculous Healing Journey featuring Lola Dranker 1:00:46

8M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Our special guest for episode 60 of C60 Health Connections is Lola Dranker. She has been a certified holistic health coach since 2012. Her background includes training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education, and a professional background in medical malpractice and brain injury litigation consulting. …

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Let’s Go Gluten Free! with Bryan Guadagno CEO & Co-Founder of ItsSkinny.com 10:58

8M ago10:58

10:58

Dedicated father, husband, and business leader, Bryan Guadagno shares with us how a serious gut-health issue inspired him to take back control over his health. The new lifestyle choices Bryan made in his diet to support his gut health inspired some major life changes, including his decision to leave his career as a growth equity investment banker. …

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C60 + Supplement Stacking Q&A featuring Dr. Anthony Capasso 44:33

9M ago44:33

44:33

In episode 58 of C60 Health Connections, we discuss best practices to support your anti-aging or healthy aging goals, including C60 + supplement stacking to support your mitochondrial health. If you are over the age of 30, this conversation is dedicated to you! Dr Anthony Capasso, MD has over 25 years of experience practicing Lifestyle medicine and…

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Is Surgery The Only Option For My Child? 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

Today we discuss strabismus, an eye turn condition. We explain the various treatment options, including patching, penalization, surgery, and vision therapy and highlight the importance of developing binocular vision. We also cover the social and psychological impact of strabismus, the goals of treatment, and the considerations parents should make w…

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Rekindle Romance Passion and Play over 40 with Nayri Geary 33:11

9M ago33:11

33:11

My friend Nari Geary is with us today. Nari is a worldclass marketer, a successful investor and entrepreneur, a product creator, an artist, and, an abuse survivor. Through her personal journey recovering from abuse, she discovered some insights and secrets that may be applicable to your life. Stick around because we are about to cover a spicy topic…

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How do I help my child through 4D Built to Read? 24:47

10M ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, we discuss several questions we received on a live Q&A session we did with our Built to Read community. We provide tips for parents on how to motivate their children during exercises, how to make activities easier when they become challenging, and the importance of acknowledging and addressing concerns about vision changes in child…

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Mitochondrial Health with Ken Swartz 20:56

11M ago20:56

20:56

How does mitochondrial health affect the body's overall health? Today, the Founder and Chief Science Officer of C60, Ken Swartz joins me to discuss mitochondrial health in the body. We discuss the power of the mitochondria, its connection to oxidative radicals and the positive impact supplements like C60 can have on the mitochondria. Ken Swartz, ak…

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Protect Yourself from EMFs with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi 55:25

11M ago55:25

55:25

In episode 55 of C60 Health Connections, we dispel all the myths around EMFs. If you own a cell phone, work on a laptop, or use a tablet, this episode is a MUST LISTEN if you are interested in taking back control over your health! Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a health and weight loss expert and the founder of Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project - …

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What is the link between vision and learning? 15:10

11M ago15:10

15:10

To honor National Vision and Learning Month, we're discussing the importance of getting a comprehensive eye exam for children before the start of the school year, like the one we offer, which targets many areas and skills that your family eye doctor usually does not cover. These are necessary for academic and sports success, including depth percept…

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Test Don't Guess with Kashif Kahn 57:09

11M ago57:09

57:09

In episode 54 of C60 Health Connections, we deep dive into the world of genetic testing with Kashif Khan, Founder & CEO of The DNA Company. If you are even the slightest bit interested in optimizing your health this year, you do not want to miss the secrets revealed in is fascinating conversation! Kashif Khan is the author of The DNA Way, a two-tim…

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The Dirty Girl with Wendie Trubow MD 1:01:49

11M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Anyone who is interested in improving their health and would like to get rid of toxic chemicals and toxic exposure, will benefit from this conversation with Wendie Trubow, MD who is known as "the Dirty Girl". Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Wendie Trubow, MD has developed a deep sense of …

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How to Unlock Your Potential by Changing the way you See! 33:58

12M ago33:58

33:58

“We wanted our patients to feel like nothing was wrong with them. From day one we didn’t call them patients, they were members. Over the next 10 years, I see vision therapy being the household name and Built to Read being what people know.” Today we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary, and as part of it, we are reflecting on all that has happened t…

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How Do I Combat the "Summer Slide"? 18:06

12M ago18:06

18:06

"17 to 34% of what was learned last school year is expected to be lost between May and September." Today we're talking about "The Summer Slide", a term that refers to the documented decrease in reading ability over the summer months, when kids are not being made to read or do homework. To combat this, we've prepared a couple of summer reading progr…

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Seeing Clearly with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, OD, FCOVD 42:50

12M ago42:50

42:50

In episode 52 of C60 Health Connections, we met with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, OD, FCOVD to learn more about what we can all do to start seeing more clearly. If you have noticed a decline in your vision due to too much screen time, have have suffered from a concussion, or you would like to learn natural ways to improve your vision, this episode is for y…

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What is Vision Therapy Like for an Adult 28:44

1y ago28:44

28:44

"There's going to be times when you come across something that just seems mentally or physically impossible. You can say 'this sucks' and take defeat, or take a step back and say, 'OK, I'm not so good at this, but I can do this." - Coach Ben on not letting your Visual Therapy exercises bring you down. Today, Jess takes the host seat and talks to ou…

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: How to Address Anxiety and Overwhelm Naturally with Jodi Cohen 45:21

1y ago45:21

45:21

In this episode, Jodi Cohen walks us through best practices to stimulate the vagus nerve to address anxiety and overwhelm associated with grief, stress, and panic – naturally. If you are interested in decreasing symptoms caused by stress and feelings of overwhelm, this episode is for you! Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning j…

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Optimize Breast Health with Dr. Jenn Simmons 1:05:08

1y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Do not let this title fool you…in this riveting episode, Dr. Jenn dispels common myths about health and breaks down simple steps EVERYONE can take to protect health and supercharge wellbeing! If you are receptive to removing toxins and toxic chemicals that may be contributing to declining health, this episode is for you! Our special guest today, Dr…

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How Can I Help My Students with Vision Issues? 37:08

1y ago37:08

37:08

"We wanna make sure those kids are getting their chance because often they're misdiagnosed. We want to give parents and teachers the tools to help children overcome these difficulties and reach their full potential." Today we have the pleasure to be joined by Angela, Lindsey, and Sheila, three amazing and highly professional teachers, who all toget…

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The Hormone & Mitochondria Connection with Yvonne Karney, MD 48:44

1y ago48:44

48:44

Our guest today is Yvonne Karney, MD. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Global Institute for Vitality Renewal, an organization dedicated to making the world a better place–one vibrant, healthy person at a time. In this episode of C60 Health Connections, hosted by Jessica MacNaughton (CEO at shopc60.com and C60 Purple Power), we …

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Why Doesn't My Child Want to Play Sports? 22:01

1y ago22:01

22:01

"When as a parent you're going through these therapeutic experiences, you can learn a lot just about how your kid functions..we pride ourselves here at 4D, we try to explain to the parents what's happening so they learn to look at their world a little bit differently" - Jessica Liedke Today we're talking about the importance of equipping parents wi…

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How Do I Know if I have Binocular Vision Dysfunction? 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

"Binocular vision dysfunction is very specific in that the quantitative findings, actually show that you're sometimes crossing your eyes, sometimes relaxing them out too much, and sometimes they are perfectly aligned. That's the hallmark quantitatively speaking of binocular vision dysfunction itself." - Dr. Juanita Collier In today's episode, we di…

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Why Isn't the School Screening Enough? with Catherine Carter 37:44

1y ago37:44

37:44

“The problem with the vision screening test is that, they’re only looking at distance vision and that’s not where most of learning is”. Today we welcome Catherine Carter, a mother of five and a true rockstar who's been working on state and federal policy and legislation to improve access to vision care. After her son was diagnosed with double visio…

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Why Does My Gifted Child Have Trouble Reading? featuring Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

"Just because a child is performing on an average way doesn't mean that we get to ignore the potential that they have" Debbie Reber. In today's episode we welcome Debbie Reber, MA CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting who is also a parenting activist, bestselling author, and a speaker. We explore the world of gifted children, their unique strengths, an…

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What Type of Eye Doctor is the Best for My Child? featuring Dr. Erin McCleary, OD 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

44:01

"Anything that's other than the typical development-wise, I'd make sure we're getting eye exams...often, a child has an atypical congenital birth history or developmental history. They oftentimes have eyes and vision affected by that as well". Today we welcome Dr. Erin McCleary, distinguished optometrist and co-founder of Clear Horizon Eyecare She …

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How Can I Better Advocate For My Child? with guest Michele Hillman 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

It can be scary when the school system says "it's totally fine" but YOU as a parent know it's the complete opposite. In this episode we welcome Michele Hillman, mother of two, global public speaker and advocate for Vision Therapy & Autism. She was compelled to co-create the Facebook group Vision Therapy Parents Unite due to her son's multiple misdi…

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What Should My Child Expect from Vision Therapy? 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

One of the biggest obstacles for parents of children needing vision therapy is figuring out how to get their kids on board to take it seriously. How to do that? Make it FUN. Today we’re with Ben Berryman, a COVT (Certified Optometric Vision Therapist) and case manager here at 4D Vision Gym who is also a dad of two. He has worked with members of all…

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Are My Eyes Prepared to Drive? featuring Raechaell Corbett, OTR/L 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

48:24

Our vision affects our ability to do countless everyday tasks. To work, to communicate, to read, and – to get from one place to another. Our featured guest is Raechaell Corbett, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist who also has a driving instructor license. She works with Easterseals to help assess that individu…

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Is My Child Getting the Nutrition They Need? featuring Dr. Jared Skowron 51:55

1+ y ago51:55

51:55

Attention, parents of picky eaters – this episode is for you. Today, we talk about nutrition, specifically, how to ensure your child is getting the right carbs, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, not only for their overall health, but also their muscle and brain functioning. Our guest in this episode is Dr. Jared Skowron, who has been working wit…

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What is the Most Important Thing I Can Do to Cure My Concussion? 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

47:27

Today my co-host, Jessica Liedke, and I are talking about concussions from a patient’s point of view. Our patient, Amy, suffered a head injury and brain bleed from a horrible fall down a flight of stairs. In our experience, it can take a long time for patients to get the care they need after a concussion, but because Amy’s doctor acted quickly, her…

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Is It Normal When My Child...? 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

One of the big questions parents ask us: Is it normal when my child … ? And it’s not just in our office. We hear it in school hallways, at gymnastics class, everywhere. Is it normal that my child doesn’t want to read for more than five minutes? Is it normal that my child can’t catch a ball? Joining me and my co-host, Jessica Liedke, is clinical psy…

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What is Light Therapy? 36:13

1+ y ago36:13

36:13

We visit with renowned Behavioral Optometrist, Dr. Robert Fox, OD, FCOVD, to talk about the “growing field” of light therapy, also known as Syntonics (once you better understand what that is, you’ll see how that’s a funny pun!). Takeaways from today’s episode: -Syntonic light therapy is a subset of vision therapy that uses light to access the brain…

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How Can Teachers Spot Vision Issues In Their Students? 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

52:19

Kim is a second grade teacher and mom to two children. When her eldest was struggling with learning to read, she was reminded of a past student with similar challenges, and decided to look deeper into what was the cause of, and solution to, her problem. Today, she has helped identify visual issues in many of her students, and has learned how to ada…

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How Do I Cure My Concussion? 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

In this conversation between Dr. Juanita Collier and Jessica Liedke, our hosts explore what happens to the brain during a concussion, how the neurological processes that affect vision are impacted, and what hope there is in vision training for concussion sufferers. Takeaways from today’s episode: -Concussions are complex neurological events, often …

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How Do I Get Vision Therapy Into My School? 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

54:59

Donna knew that her bright child was working too hard to be producing such lackluster results. When she found Behavioral Optometry and Vision Therapy, her son’s life changed - and she knew that there had to be other kids like him that struggled with the same kind of visual issues. Listen to how one mom’s advocacy created an academic community that …

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Holistic Dental Care with Dr. Sanda Moldovan 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

43:30

Dr. Sanda Moldovan joined us from her Beverly Hills office to explain how good nutrition, natural supplements, and at-home dental care play a pivotal role in chronic disease prevention. Dr. Sanda is an award-winning, board-certified periodontist and licensed nutritionist who believes that a gorgeous smile emanates from the inside. While healing her…

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Will My Child Need to Patch Forever? 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

Jessica found Behavioral Optometry and the 4D Built to Read program after a year and a half of patching and unsuccessful amblyopia treatment for one of her sons, and academic and learning challenges with her other child. Hear what happened for this family, dealing with different difficulties, and enjoying success in the areas of their lives that we…

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Why Can't My Child See 20/20? 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

Bonnie was surprised when, at her son James’s routine eye exam, the doctor could not get him to see 20/20. In a search for a solution and answers, they found Behavioral Optometry and the 4D Built to Read program. Listen to Bonnie tell the story of how her family overcame amblyopia, and the intended and unintended benefits that came from their exper…

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