Healing Our Sight

Denise Allen
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Healing Our Sight podcast opens a dialogue between patients where we share our experiences with improving our eyesight. Topics include but are not limited to amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, traumatic brain injury, and ocular stroke. The podcast also includes discussions with doctors and other professionals where we talk candidly in layman's terms about the treatments available for creating our best vision.

  1. 4 days ago

    Strabismus Surgery and Vision Therapy: Why It Doesn’t Have to Be Either/Or with Melissa Daniels

    Strabismus surgery can be a polarizing topic—especially when vision therapy is part of the conversation. In this episode, Denise talks with returning guest Melissa Daniels about surgery, vision therapy, and their own very different experiences navigating both. They explore some of the questions and concerns that come up when surgery becomes part of the conversation—and why there may not be one right path for everyone. If you've wondered how vision therapy and strabismus surgery might fit together, this conversation offers two patient perspectives from people who have been there. Contact Melissa Daniels:  Website & Strabismus Support Community: https://learn.strabismussolutions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strabismustostereopsis7799/featured Email: melissa@strabismussolutions.com Connect with Healing Our Sight: Website: https://healingoursight.com/ Email: healingmysight@yahoo.com Facebook: Healing Our Sight https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 YouTube: Healing Our Sight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXgQNbbzLqQ&list=PL2aq4va4NaHxER1nbvDKgMBXlavcAJCkg Have a question, comment, or story to share? Use the link in the show notes to send Denise a message. If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  2. 28 Aug

    Vision Reflections #3: Unrealistic Expectations? Why I Still Believe My Vision Can Improve

    A routine eye exam turned out to be the highlight of my day. In this solo episode, I share what I learned after looking back at old vision records, what my doctor and I are exploring next, and why I’m still interested in finding out how much more my vision might change. Along the way, I discovered something in my old records that made me smile: apparently, having “unrealistic expectations” for my vision has been a recurring theme for me. Considering that I gained 3D vision at age 54, I’m okay with that. If there’s one idea I hope you take away from this episode, it’s this: where your vision is today doesn’t necessarily tell you where it can be tomorrow. Have you ever been told that your expectations for your vision were unrealistic? I’d love to hear your story. Use the link in the show notes to send me a message or join the Healing Our Sight Facebook group. If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  3. 6 Aug

    Somatic Yoga: What Does It Have to Do with Vision? with Lulu Elmes

    Lulu Elmes returns to Healing Our Sight to clarify the differences between Somatics, Somatic Yoga, and traditional yoga. Lulu explains how Hanna Somatics influenced the development of Somatic Yoga, why the practice emphasizes slow, conscious movement rather than stretching, and how awareness, breathing, and rest help the brain and body integrate change. We also bring the conversation back to vision, exploring how releasing tension and improving coordination through the neck, shoulders, and torso may influence the way we use our eyes. This follow-up conversation offers a deeper understanding of the principles behind the Somatic Yoga practice and why slowing down and sensing what is happening in the body can be such an important part of the process. Connect with Lulu Elmes If you'd like to learn more about Lulu's work or connect with her directly: 📞 Phone/Text: 808-276-7005  📧 Email: luease12@icloud.com Please send Lulu a text if you email her, as she doesn't check her email regularly. A quick text letting her know you've sent a message is the best way to make sure she sees it. Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingoursight.com/ Healing Our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  4. 25 Jul

    Healing Beyond One Answer: Lulu Elmes on Vision, the Nervous System, and Hope

    Healing doesn't always follow a straight path. Sometimes the answers come one step at a time. In this episode, I sit down with Lulu Elmes to discuss her remarkable journey through serious injury, vision challenges, and nervous system recovery. Along the way, she shares how CranioSacral Therapy, Hanna Somatics, Cymatics, and other complementary approaches became part of her own healing journey—and how those experiences now shape the way she helps others. We also explore the connection between vision and the nervous system, why healing often requires patience, and the importance of becoming an active participant in your own recovery. If you've ever felt discouraged because your healing is taking longer than you hoped, I think you'll find encouragement in Lulu's story. Connect with Lulu Elmes If you'd like to learn more about Lulu's work or connect with her directly: 📞 Phone/Text: 808-276-7005  📧 Email: luease12@icloud.com Please send Lulu a text if you email her, as she doesn't check her email regularly. A quick text letting her know you've sent a message is the best way to make sure she sees it. Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingoursight.com/ Healing Our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  5. 30 Jun

    Vision Reflections #2: When you can't see what's ahead

    I almost didn't post this, but it's a real, in-the-moment reflection on where I am right now. If you've ever felt discouraged because your vision isn't improving as quickly as you hoped—or because life isn't going the way you expected—I hope this episode encourages you. I share some of my own recent struggles, why a message from a listener changed my perspective, and a few of the practices that help me stay hopeful and keep moving forward. Where are you in your journey, and what would you like to hear more of? Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingmysight.com Healing our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  6. 8 Jun

    The Nervous System, the Vagus Nerve, and What It Means to Feel Safe in Your Body with Hannah Walton Morris

    In this episode, I’m joined by vision therapist and nervous system advocate Hannah Walton Morris for a conversation that goes beyond eye exercises and into the deeper layers of healing. We talk about how vision, the nervous system, and emotional well-being are all connected—and why feeling safe in your body is such an important part of the process. Hannah shares her perspective on why some people struggle in vision therapy, how the vagus nerve plays a role in regulation, and simple ways to support your body through breath and awareness. This conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t just about doing more—it’s about creating the conditions where your body can actually respond. Connect with Hannah Her book, Untamed Self-Love : https://books.by/wild-wordkeeper Website: https://wildwellnesswithhannah.com/ Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingmysight.com Healing our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  7. 23 Apr

    Vision Reflections #1: Are Your Vision Goals “Unrealistic”?

    Denise shares a personal reflection on her vision improvement journey—from early skepticism to real change later in life. After being told her expectations were “unrealistic,” she began to question who really decides what’s possible for your vision. Listen for the story behind why she doesn’t need reading glasses at age 63. Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingmysight.com Healing Our Sight Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

  8. 30 Mar

    What Makes Vision Therapy Work? with Vision Therapist Thomas Headline

    In this episode of Healing Our Sight, Denise talks with vision therapist Thomas Headline about what really helps people make progress in vision therapy—and why that process looks different for each person. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, Tom shares practical insight into how therapy works, what patients need to succeed, and how therapists adapt along the way. They also explore how the field has evolved, why individualized goals matter, and what both patients and parents should understand before starting the journey. In this episode, we discuss: What makes vision therapy effectiveWhy patient awareness and follow-through matterHow therapists adjust for different needs and challengesMore complex cases, including anomalous correspondence, and how therapists approach these challenges in practice.What can slow progress or lead to plateausHow vision therapy is changing over timeConnect with Thomas Headline: https://headlinevisionenterprises.com/faq.html Connect with Denise Allen: Website: https://healingmysight.com Healing our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348 If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.

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Healing Our Sight podcast opens a dialogue between patients where we share our experiences with improving our eyesight. Topics include but are not limited to amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, traumatic brain injury, and ocular stroke. The podcast also includes discussions with doctors and other professionals where we talk candidly in layman's terms about the treatments available for creating our best vision.

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  • Creator
    Denise Allen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Healing Our Sight
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    Healing Our Sight

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