The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

By: Dr. Sam Berne - Holistic Eye Health
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  • Welcome to The Berne Podcast, a thought-provoking and informative journey with Dr. Sam Berne, an expert behavioral optometrist, and holistic health practitioner. Delve deep into the world of functional vision, eye wellness, and natural solutions for common and complex vision issues. Each episode explores Dr. Berne’s unique physical vision therapy protocols, integrating natural and holistic techniques to improve eye health, enhance vision, and support overall well-being. Whether you’re curious about functional vision therapy, seeking non-invasive ways to care for your eyes, or want to learn more about natural approaches to eye health, this podcast offers valuable insights for practitioners and individuals alike. Join Dr. Berne for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice that will inspire you to see the world in a whole new way—naturally and holistically.
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  • Seeing The Light: A Vision Alchemy Program

    Seeing The Light: A Vision Alchemy Program
    Mar 14 2025
    To make a one on one time with Dr. Berne for an Iridology session and/comprehensive functional vision assessment, contact him: appointments@drsamberne.com To learn more about his practitioner's program go to: https://www.drsamberne.com/practitioners-training/ Keywords color therapy, light therapy, vision improvement, holistic healing, emotional health, energy fields, chakras, adaptogenic therapy, natural light, functional vision therapy Summary In this podcast episode, Sam Berne discusses the principles and applications of color and light therapy, emphasizing its benefits for vision improvement and overall health. He shares personal experiences and case studies, explaining how light therapy can enhance emotional well-being, energy fields, and even physical health. The conversation covers the historical context of color therapy, practical techniques for implementation, and the adaptogenic nature of light therapy, encouraging listeners to explore the natural light around them. Takeaways Light therapy can improve vision and emotional health. Color therapy has historical roots in ancient civilizations. Different colors can stimulate or relax the body. Light affects our biological systems and energy fields. Color therapy can be adapted for children with spectrum disorders. The eyes are a key entry point for light therapy. Light therapy can be used to balance the nervous system. Natural light exposure is beneficial for health. Color preferences can reveal emotional connections. Light therapy should be approached with respect and care. Titles Sound Bites "Light therapy can do a lot of great things." "Light is energy and it's also information." "We need light as well." "We can actually fill up our body with light." "Color is a language. They understand." "Light therapy is like that as well." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Color and Light Therapy 02:57 Applications of Light Therapy in Vision Improvement 05:52 Understanding Light and Its Biological Impact 08:45 The Role of Color in Therapy 11:56 Exploring the Color Spectrum and Its Effects 14:46 Practical Techniques for Color Therapy 18:13 Color Therapy for Children and Spectrum Disorders 21:07 The Connection Between Eyes and Emotions 23:58 Adaptogenic Nature of Light Therapy 26:52 Conclusion and Practical Advice on Light Therapy
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    33 mins
  • The Mentors Who Shaped My Vision: A Personal Journey

    The Mentors Who Shaped My Vision: A Personal Journey
    Mar 10 2025
    Join our practitioner's training! For more information: https://www.drsamberne.com/practitioners-training/ For even more from Dr. Sam, check out his new exclusive membership where you get access to my content and resources, new information, articles, videos, webinars: https://drsambernesmembership.com/ Keywords vision therapy, behavioral optometry, eye health, personal development, holistic healing, functional vision, primitive reflexes, meditation, emotional health, professional coaching Summary In this conversation, Sam Berne discusses his journey in the field of vision therapy, highlighting the influence of his mentors, Dr. Albert A. Shankman and Dr. Albert A. Sutton. He shares insights on the importance of holistic approaches to eye health, the role of emotional and physical well-being in vision improvement, and the significance of primitive reflexes in developmental optometry. Berne emphasizes the need for surrendering to the process of healing and the value of continuous learning in his practice. Takeaways Functional vision integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Vision therapy can significantly improve reading comprehension. Surrendering to the process is essential for healing. Primitive reflexes are crucial for children's vision development. Holistic approaches are often overlooked in mainstream optometry. Continuous learning from mentors shapes professional growth. Emotional tension can manifest as vision problems. Building connections in the professional community is vital. Vision improvement requires commitment and consistency. Dr. Sutton's techniques are applicable in special needs education. Sound Bites "Primitive reflexes start in utero." "He was way ahead of his time." "Take good care of your vision." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Functional Vision Integrative Body 04:12 The Influence of Dr. Albert A. Shankman 12:16 Learning from Dr. Albert A. Sutton Sam Berne (00:00.078) Hey everyone. Welcome to the program. Before we start. I have a few announcements. First of all, many of you know that I've started a practitioners training and it's called functional vision integrative body. And this has come after 40 years of distilling A lot of information, not only about improving your eyes and vision, but things like brain health, body health, working on a physical, emotional and spiritual level, using things like color therapy, iridology, craniosacral, somatic movement and many other things. So I've written up this course for non eye doctor. So it's a coaching program and it works for any practitioner. let's say you're a chiropractor and somebody comes in and they're complaining about their eyes while they're exercises and strategies and educational things that you can teach your clients or patients to get better. I've been working with a few body workers like massage therapists, craniosecral therapists, somatic experiencing therapists, and they're just loving the program. So if you're interested, contact me appointments at drsamburn.com and we can have a conversation, see if it's a good fit for you. Sam Berne (01:39.842) The other thing I want to mention is my membership program. We're going on year number three and what I've done is I've taken a lot of my creative energies that I used to put towards social media and I've created content that is exclusively for the membership. It's about 20 bucks a month. It's really worth it. If you're interested in some of the deeper issues that might be going on not only about your eyes, but about health spirituality meditation energy medicine things like that. So if you're interested in the membership, I highly recommend it. You can go to my website, drsamburn.com and right below the word vision. You'll see membership and you can click on that and there's a free seven-day period where you can join and you can peruse the content. What I've started to do over the last few weeks is post my writt...
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    21 mins
  • Cracking The Code: Unleashing A Child’s Potential

    Cracking The Code: Unleashing A Child’s Potential
    Mar 5 2025
    If you are a practitioner, please join our practitioner's training: Schedule a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/drsamberne/retreat-interest-call-with-dr-berne?month=2025-03 For even more from Dr. Sam, check out his new exclusive membership where you get access to my content and resources, new information, articles, videos, webinars: https://drsambernesmembership.com/ Keywords Kid Power, child development, vision therapy, learning disabilities, trauma, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, primitive reflexes, holistic approach, ADHD, nutrition, child development, strabismus, amblyopia, screen time, vision therapy, mitochondria, eye health, functional medicine, holistic approach Summary In this conversation, Sam Berne discusses the multifaceted approach to understanding and supporting children's development, particularly in relation to vision and learning. He shares his personal experiences with learning disabilities and emphasizes the importance of a holistic view that includes trauma, nutrition, and primitive reflexes. The discussion highlights the need for individualized care and the integration of various therapeutic modalities to help children thrive. In this conversation, Dr. Sam Berne discusses the critical role of nutrition in child development, the complexities of vision issues such as strabismus and amblyopia, and the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on children's eyesight. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to therapy that includes understanding the child's unique needs and the role of mitochondria in eye health. Dr. Berne also provides practical advice for parents and practitioners on how to support children's visual development and overall well-being. Takeaways Understanding each child's unique needs is crucial. Personal experiences can shape professional insights. Vision therapy goes beyond traditional eye care. Trauma can significantly impact a child's development. Nutrition plays a vital role in cognitive function. Primitive reflexes are essential for motor and cognitive skills. Holistic approaches can unlock a child's potential. Collaboration among specialists is necessary for effective care. Children's development is influenced by their early experiences. Individualized treatment plans are more effective than one-size-fits-all solutions. Nutrition is a linchpin for child development. Understanding where to start with a child is crucial. Biochemistry analysis can help identify nutritional deficiencies. Physical vision therapy is essential for addressing vision problems. Screen time is contributing to an epidemic of nearsightedness. Natural sunlight exposure is vital for children's health. Mitochondria play a key role in eye health and energy production. Red light therapy can improve visual acuity. Parents should not let diagnoses define their children. Building trust with children is essential for effective therapy. Sound Bites "Cracking the code with each child." "I was diagnosed with a learning disability." "Vision is how the eyes and the brain work together." "The eyes are brain tissue and fall under neuroplasticity." "We need to understand the global situation with these kids." "Trauma creates a paralysis in our system." "Nutrition affects our brain, our emotions, our cells." "Nutrition is more important than you think." "Treat the whole child, not just the symptoms." "Our eyes are not made to look at screens long term." "Sunlight is very important for these kids." "You don't have to live out of diagnosis." Sam Berne (00:00) you know, really trying to hear it towards the kids and. Yeah, it'll be there. Is there any specific like seeing that you're thinking about that you wanted to come here about or just general, just general interest, general interest? OK, sounds good. of our grandkids. Are you the director? Yeah, yes. Used to be. I don't even know. Dr. Did you know that I sold the YouTube guarantee? Yeah, so I.
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    59 mins

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