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grownwoman8: Snacks with Soul: How One Allergy Sparked Denise Woodard’s Food RevolutionToday, Denise Woodard, CEO and founder of Partake Foods, sits down with Shannon to discuss the importance of storytelling, community support, and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
Denise shares her journey from Fayetteville, North Carolina, to becoming a grownwoman as a successful entrepreneur. Having been inspired by her daughter's food allergies, she started Partake in 2018. Initially, she won a $10,000 pitch competition at “Start Something Challenge” and later secured a $1 million seed round from Marcy Venture Partners. Partake has raised over $30 million and is now available in 18,000 stores nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kroger.
The company focu...2025-06-2443 min
Healing Our SightNaturally Clear: Claudia Muehlenweg on Holistic Vision HealingIn 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 visionHer disillusionment with glasses and the “aha” moment that reignited her natural healing pathHow emotional trauma, stress, and body alignment can contribute to vision iss...2025-04-2657 minHealing Our SightDr. Pilar Vergara busts amblyopia and TBI treatment mythsIn 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 adults recovering from brain injuries. Dr. Vergara is a global educator, author of several influential books on vi...2025-04-181h 09Healing Our SightRegaining 3D vision with Louis FontaineLouis Fontaine relates his success story of regaining 3D vision after years of constant double vision through means of vision therapy and surgery.Louis Fontaine is a Real Estate Broker-and Owner of Millenia Real Estate, with 29 years of Real Estate, Mortgage, & Title experience specializing in REO, Short Sales & Probate Sales. He has successfully closed over 2000 real estate transactions.You can contact him on Facebook by searching Louis Fontaine at Millenia Real Estate in Oxnard, California. He is a member of the Looking Ahead – Adult Strabismus Support and Strabismus Support Group.If you liked th...2025-04-1351 minHealing Our SightMindful Meditation with Edit B KissDenise 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: https://editbkiss.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalKarmaPriestess/videoshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUDMWsbjovv4C2Q5AvyoN0CqdX1D5its9&si=mRV2OG5YQoWA_29OSkool community: Release with Ease. Includes a 7-day free trial opportunity.https://www.skool.com...2025-04-0227 minHealing Our SightChoosing or Changing Your Therapy Office with Caryn RinaldiniCaryn 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 click on the p...2025-03-2642 minHealing Our SightGamifying Vision Therapy and Learning with Jules PetterutoJules 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 trampoline, balloons, Dr. Microbe, and Dr. Eureka from Blue Orange Games, Operation, jacks, Pindaloo, OuiSi, Zingo!, Hidden Pictures, Bananagrams, Hues and...2025-03-071h 18Healing Our SightDr. 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 Skyhttps://www.oepf.org/product/the-shape-of-the-sky/#Want to hear more from Dr. Cook? He was...2025-02-211h 06
ISBA BURSARCASTISBA BURSARCAST // Weekly updates, VAT news & useful templates ft Denise Allen (14th February 2025)Tune in for a rundown of the week's essentials for Independent Schools, covering sector topics and VAT updates. Joining us in the studio this week is Denise Allen, part of the ISBA Advice and Guidance team to walk us through some helpful new templates she has produced to make your lives easier. Headlines this week:AI-assisted Deepfake Images of ChildrenEarly Years Qualification Requirements – UpdateOfsted Inspections Consultation and Draft ‘Toolkits’The Art of the Bursar Project 2025ISC VAT insightsLates...2025-02-1417 minHealing Our SightThe Update: Resources, a Story and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENTToday'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 meyeselfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjzZQ3P0r0&t=7sMelissa Daniels' Mastering Peripheral course:https://learn.strabismussolutions.com/Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck Somatic Yoga and Enlivening Consciousness bookhttps://www.enliveningconsciousness.com/yogaBOOK MENTIONED:The Healing Questions Guide: Relevant Questions to ask the mind to activate healing in...2025-02-0615 minHealing Our SightUnderstanding vision development issues and TBIs with Dr. Hannu LaukkanenDr. 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 in this episode. We discuss early visual development, including ADD, ADHD and dyslexia issues, as well as brain injury, or TBIs. Enjoy, share a...2025-01-291h 18
The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce PodcastChamber Meeting Rewind: Lisa AllenJoin us for a Chamber Meeting REWIND with Lisa Allen!
2025-01-2324 minHealing Our SightVision Therapy home resources with Chris DanielsDenise 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/@Cryl...2025-01-2241 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life343: How to Dig Deep and Rise Strong Virtually With Denise WalshOriginally Published December 10, 2020. Join us for a special 'Best Of' episode as we revisit our conversation with Denise Walsh. In this insightful discussion, we explore the profound changes brought on by the arrival of Covid-19 and how the shift to a virtual world has reshaped our lives. Denise shares how she’s adapted to this new reality, her outlook for the year ahead, and her inspiring advice for keeping our dreams alive during uncertain times." Guest Bio: Denise Walsh has helped over a million people find their purpose and fulfill on their God-given destiny. She started her ...2025-01-0724 minHealing Our SightHealing Vestibular Issues with Jenni VeneruzJenni 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 a clinician: https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/Professional Training: https://360neurohealth.com/certificate-of-competency-in-vestibular-rehabilitation-2-0-courseIf yo...2024-11-1136 minHealing Our SightHolistic Healing with Dr. Har Hari KhalsaDenise 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 (ProAdjuster), Stemwave tissue/joint regenerative therapy, Cyberscan biofeedback analysis and remedies, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Pulse PEMF therapy, Red-light bed therapy, EMTT tissue healing therapy, Class 4 Infra-Red laser therapy, f...2024-10-1853 min
The #ShareYourHotness PodcastDenise Allen - A Literal Change in PerspectiveWelcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast episode 139!
Denise Allen is passionate about sharing her journey from stereo blindness to stereo vision (gaining depth perception) through her blog and podcast entitled Healing Our Sight.
She is the author of the book Turning Point Moments, Volume 2, and is in the process of writing her story of gaining 3D vision.
A graduate of George Washington University with a master's degree in music, she has taught piano in private and group settings for over forty years.
She has twenty years of experience teaching early childhood music...2024-09-101h 10Healing Our SightChiropractic contributions to eye health with Dr. Josh AdamsDenise 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.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:"2024-07-2930 min