From Boundless Life: Can ADHD and Dyslexia Really Be Cured with Vision Training?
— Dr Bryce Appelbaum on The Boundless Life Podcast with Jessa and Ben Greenfield
"If you cannot control your eyes and their ability to focus, you cannot control your mind and its ability to focus." — Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
When Ben Greenfield’s wife, Jessa, shared her lifelong struggle with dyslexia, she never imagined that five days of vision training could change everything.
In this episode of Boundless Life, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum explains why ADHD, dyslexia, and even concussion symptoms often trace back to functional vision and how retraining the eyes and brain together can unlock lasting transformation.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- Why ADHD and dyslexia are often misdiagnosed vision problems
- How functional vision impacts learning, attention, and emotional health
- Jessa’s story: from fear of reading to comprehension breakthroughs in five days
- The role of vision training in concussion recovery and athletic performance
- Why everyone from children to elite athletes can benefit from strengthening the eye-brain connection
- How you can get started with vision training from home with ScreenFit™
Inside the Episode
- 00:00 — Jessa’s personal dyslexia story abnd how it’s impacted her
- 08:10 — Dr. Appelbaum explains functional vision vs. eyesight
- 16:45 — What really causes dyslexia-like symptoms
- 25:30 — Jessa’s five-day intensive: reading speed and comprehension improvements
- 36:20 — Vision and concussion recovery
- 45:00 — Biohacking vision for peak performance
- 55:15 — The at-home ScreenFit™ vision training program
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