S2EP89-Denise Allen-Unlocking the Secrets of Sight: How Vision Impacts Learning and Confidence

July 28
38 mins

Episode Description

Denise Allen, a passionate podcaster, educator, and mother of six, joins us for a delightful chat about her incredible journey from stereo blindness to gaining depth perception! Imagine seeing the world in 2D and then suddenly, BOOM! You're living in 3D! Denise shares her personal healing experience and how it ignited her drive to help others, especially parents struggling with their children's vision issues. She dives into the impact that vision has on learning, behavior, and confidence, and how many kids are misdiagnosed with learning disabilities when the real culprit might just be their eyesight. It's like trying to read a book with the pages stuck together - frustrating, right? So, buckle up as we explore the fascinating world of vision therapy, the importance of proper eye exams, and some fun tips for parents to help their kids see the world more clearly! Spoiler alert: it involves less screen time and more outdoor play!

Denise Allen is a podcaster, educator, and mother of six who shares her journey from stereo blindness to gaining depth perception through her podcast Healing Our Sight. With a master’s degree in music from George Washington University, Denise has spent decades teaching piano and early childhood music and movement, giving her a deep understanding of how children learn and develop. Her work now focuses on helping parents recognize how vision impacts learning, behavior, and confidence. Denise recently taught English in China and is passionate about giving families hope and practical insight when traditional answers fall short. She is also a proud nana to eleven grandchildren.

Denise's Facebook group

Denise on YouTube

Denise's Website

Bringing Education Home is an educational podcast brought to you by Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt.

If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app!

Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or their preferred podcast app or online at Bringing Education Home.

Sponsored by Vibrant Family Education - creating Happy, Healthy and Successful kids

Follow us on these socials:

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook Group - The Family Learning Circle

Facebook Business Page: Vibrant Family Education

Support Bringing Education Home

Copyright 2026 Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

See all episodes