Episode 126 | In this bittersweet FINAL episode of the podcast, Lance makes a personal announcement and shares why the podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (or RP for short). In most…

Episode 125 | Ste Johnson (The VI Guy) returns to the podcast! In this three hour episode, Ste shares how he has custom-designed a fulfilling life with his disability, his take on whether blindness exists on a spectrum, how he travels the globe as a legally blind man, how his parents knew he had retinitis pigmentosa (RP) but never told him, how his…

Episode 124 | Beth Pizzarello (Blind Book Author) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance dives into Beth’s powerful story of losing her vision for 10 years — and the experimental surgery that brought it back. From waking up to a world transformed by technology to the deeply personal lessons she learned along the way, Beth’s journey is nothing sh…

Episode 123 | Michael Rockafellow (hair stylist) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance learns how Michael is crushing it as a hair stylist, despite living with only one arm. They also discuss how Michael overcame addiction, grew comfortable with his disability, and embraced the possibility of becoming an inspiration to others. SEE-THROUGH is ho…

Episode 122 | Rob Sears (ParaTriathlon Athlete & YouTuber) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance talks to Rob about his retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis, how he adapts his triathlon training to accommodate his vision, his positive dating mindset, and how starting a YouTube channel changed his life. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in…

Minisode 007 | Lance highlights how traditional corporate work culture fails to account for the gray area of vision loss. He explains how blind individuals are often forced to choose between capped SSDI payments or employment that expects them to perform the same duties as their sighted peers for the same pay, despite the unique challenges they fac…

Episode 121 | Joshua Boykin (Blind YouTuber) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Josh to discuss what it means to be “blind enough” to use a white cane and other accessibility tools, how to grow an audience on YouTube, redefining masculinity, and much more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance i…

Episode 120 | Evan Schwerbrock (Blind Strongman Athlete) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Evan to discuss how to start, maintain, and improve your exercise routine — no matter your level of vision. Evan shares valuable insights on strength training, emphasizing its connection to mental health, and opens up about his own jour…

Minisode 006 | Lance discusses the psychology behind the decision to use or not use a white cane, and how that choice impacts your life experience. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by th…

Episode 119 | Josh Barlog (Blind Job Recruiter) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance sits down with Josh to uncover valuable insights on finding a career that aligns with your strengths, best practices for job applications, and how recruiters can be game changers in your job search. Josh also shares expert tips on showcasing your value as an e…

Episode 118 | Kiana V. Glanton (Blind Athlete + Advocate) joins the podcast! In this episode, Lance learns about Kiana's remarkable journey with vision loss and how it has shaped her into a key player on the United States Blind Baseball Team, the 2023 Blind Miss Diva, and a loving mom who inspires her daughter. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE…

Minisode 005 | Lance covers how to better position yourself in the dating market as a person living with blindness or a disability. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now…

Minisode 004 | Lance shares his potentially controversial opinion that being feminine as a blind person can be easier than being masculine. He explores how this dynamic affects blind men in the dating pool and their success rates. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - r…

Episode 117 | Krista Webb (Deafblind Artist) joins the podcast! In this episode, I chat with Krista about her life as a woodburning artist, mother, and wife living with usher syndrome - a condition that causes both vision and hearing loss. We also cover the many ways she educates the public about the spectrum of blindness and disabilities! --------…

Episode 116 | Sheridan O'Donnell (filmmaker) returns to the podcast! In this episode, we discuss the exciting theatrical release of Sheridan's first feature film, Little Brother, and how retinitis pigmentosa leaves its fingerprints on his filmmaking. ------------------------- Gravitas Ventures is set to release LITTLE BROTHER in-theaters on Septemb…

Episode 115 | Alexa Jovanovic and Chelsea Langerud join the podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting collaboration story between Aille Design and Barbie and explore their inclusive and accessible braille fashion collection. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incu…

Episode 114 | Dr. Hoby Wedler (Ph.D. Chemist, Sensory Expert and Entrepreneur) joins the podcast! In this episode, Hoby discusses his successes in academia and business, his experiences with forming friendships, business partnerships, and finding love as a blind man, and how he uniquely uses his senses to "see" the world. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by L…

Episode 113 | Lance discusses his visit to the Enchanted Hills Camp! Owned and managed by the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco, the Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat has been serving blind children, teens, adults, deaf-blind individuals, seniors, and families of the blind since 1950. Enchanted Hills has provided valuable …

Minisode 003 | Lance dives into the potential benefits of a groundbreaking night vision technology that promises the advantages of night vision goggles in a lightweight, compact glasses form. Discover how this innovation could revolutionize the lives of individuals affected by conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and night blindness. SEE-THROUGH is…

Episode 112 | Vinnie Kayata (Legally Blind Hot Rodder) joins the podcast! In this episode, Vinnie talks to Lance about his project of rebuilding a Vintage Speedster, which he's named The RP Flyer. The RP Flyer combines a 1930 Ford Model A engine, chassis, suspension, and axles with the body of a 1927 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup. Once completed, it…

Minisode 002 | Lance dives into a Hollywood Reporter article about Jake Gyllenhaal's visual impairment and tries to figure out if the actor is legally blind. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blind…

Episode 111 | Margaret Comin makes her very first podcast appearance! In this episode, Margaret shares the powerful story of how she lost her sight in a childhood accident at 2 1/2 years old and how that pivotal event profoundly shaped her life and family dynamics. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video edi…

Minisode 001 | Lance discusses a controversial scene from the TV show "The Boys" that involves the characters Homelander and Blindspot. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40.…

Episode 110 | In this solo episode, Lance shares FIVE things about podcasting that he has learned from his FOUR years of hosting SEE-THROUGH. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. On average, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40…

Episode 109 | Michiel Janssen (Founder - AYES) joins the podcast! Michiel talks to Lance about developing Oko, which is a best-in-class, AI-enhanced navigation app prioritizing people with blindness and other disabilities first. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable …

Episode 108 | Jamey Carrington (Disabled Content Creator) joins the show for his first ever podcast appearance! In this episode, Jamey opens up about his life as a teenager with a disability. Jamey discusses his future goals, high school drama, the dating world as disabled teen, his strong faith in God, having a dark sense of humor, Andrew Tate, an…

Episode 107 | Mara Lauren joins the podcast! In this episode, Mara tells Lance the story of how she rebuilt her life and mental state after being diagnosed in adulthood with the blinding eye conditions retinitis pigmentosa & usher syndrome. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare an…

Episode 106 | Kim & Kai Owens (Navigating Blindness) join the podcast! In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate blindness from two perspectives. You'll learn from Kai, who was diagnosed with a rare eye condition at the age of ten, which has left him almost completely blind. You'll also learn from Kai's mom, Kim, as she shares the mother's pers…

Episode 105 | Karthik Kannan (CTO of Envision) returns to the podcast to get Lance up to speed on the supersonic changes that are happening over at his accessible tech company, Envision. Envision creates AI fueled tools for the blind and visually impaired community such as the Envision glasses and app. According to Karthik, AI is the best thing to …

Episode 104 | With Valentine’s Day basically here, I wanted to bring Stephanie Renberg on the podcast to discuss the world of dating as a legally blind woman! In this episode, Stephanie gives her personal insights on what red flags to look for in potential romantic partners, how to disclose your disability on dating apps or in-person, how the sound…

Episode 103 | Sam Atwood (Blind Comedian) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sam sits down with Lance to discuss his stand up comedy, his mental health struggles, and the transition from legal blindness to total blindness. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye c…

Episode 102 | To help prepare and reframe your mind for your 2024 endeavors, Lance shares and dissects some of his favorite inspirational quotes! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short. In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the …

Episode 101 | Anne Mok joins the podcast! In this episode, Anne chats with Lance about how she found her life's purpose after being diagnosed with legal blindness and NDPH (New Daily Persistent Headaches). Anne also opens up about her TEDx talk, motherhood, digital accessibility, self care, and more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in…

Episode 100 | In this special SOLO episode, Lance reflects and celebrates hitting the HUNDREDTH episode milestone of the podcast! To celebrate, Lance gets transparent and uncovers SIX HARD TRUTHS he has learned about the blind & disability community during his time podcasting. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is…

Episode 099 | James Rath joins the podcast! In this episode, James chats with Lance about being a legally-blind filmmaker and YouTuber, the ups and downs of hosting a travel show, why the entertainment industry should authentically cast more blind and disabled talent, and more! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance i…

Episode 098 | Steve Johnston (A Race Against Blindness) joins the podcast! In this episode, Steve chats with Lance about his non-profit "A Race Against Blindness" which is an organization dedicated to finding a cure for the rare eye disease Retintis Pigmentosa (RP) caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS). Steve's son, Luke, has been diagnosed with BB…

Episode 097 | Sammy Mena (Actor + Blood Manor Clown) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sammy talks to Lance about his terrifying work as a scary clown for New York City's most popular haunted attraction, Blood Manor. Sammy also opens up about his prosthetic eye, being legally blind, his childhood experience at the Lavelle School for the Blind, ho…

Episode 096 | Mary Kathryn LeMaster (Accessibility & Mindfulness Consultant) joins the podcast! In this episode, MK talks to Lance about her abrupt transition into legal blindness, why she names her white blind canes, how she created her own BVI community, the difference between image descriptions and alt text, and how both individuals and business…

Episode 095 | In this solo episode, Lance updates you on some key moments in his vision loss journey and tackles the mixed emotions that come with waiting for a cure for his eye disease as well as how society can help make that "wait" more chill. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the…

Episode 094 | Stephanie Jones (Menus4ALL) joins the podcast! In this episode, Stephanie talks to Lance about how she regained her independence after abruptly losing her vision at the age of 29. Stephanie explains how her drive to provide value for her family sparked a path for her to become a braille and assistive technology instructor for the BVI …

Episode 093 | Andrew Leland joins the podcast! In this episode, Andrew talks to Lance about his highly acclaimed new book "The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" and how living with blindness has not only inspired his writing but his perception of life, politics, and society. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New Yor…

Episode 092 | Lex Gillette returns to the podcast! In this episode, Lex talks to Lance about his new book "No Need For Sight When You Have Vision: What Blindness Can Teach Us About Risk and Leadership", what it's like to be the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement, his current training and expecta…

Episode 091 | Andy Ogg returns to the podcast! In this episode, Andy talks to Lance about how he navigated his recent family vacation to Hawaii as a blind man! Andy shares some tips on how he utilized his white cane on the beach, how to ease the anxiety that comes with traveling, how his sighted wife and daughters learned to guide him, and much mor…

Episode 090 | Bridget Frank (dj B) joins the podcast! In this episode, Bridget talks to Lance about being a legally blind female DJ, the origins of her DJing career, her eye condition stargardts, her passion for space and aliens, and she shares some visually impaired fitness tips for those who want to start a gym routine. SEE-THROUGH is hosted by L…

Episode 089 | Jon Gingerich (Blind Author) joins the podcast! In this episode, Jon talks to Lance about the backstory of the viral article that he wrote for The Guardian which is titled "How I Wrote My First Novel While Going Blind - and Kept it a Secret", the mental gymnastics of accepting your blindness, the art of revealing your invisible disabi…

Episode 088 | In this episode, Lance reflects on his three year journey of hosting SEE-THROUGH and shares an important update on the future of the podcast! SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a professional video editor living with the rare degenerative eye disease - Retinitis Pigmentosa or "RP” for short. In mo…

Episode 087 | Sadi Taylor (Blind Influencer) joins the podcast! In this episode, Sadi opens up to Lance about her unique childhood, how she managers her large social media following as a blind content creator, and her current career as a massage therapist. Sadi also shares some of her favorite smartphone apps that are made for the blind and more! -…

Episode 086 | In this episode, Lance shares his theory about the "phases of blindness" which encapsulates both the spectrum of blindness as well as the acceptance + attitudes that accompany where someone is on the spectrum. Lance also gives his opinion on the controversy surrounding Candace Owens and Kim Kardashian's adaptive Skims underwear line a…

Episode 085 | Justin Bishop (Skateboarder) joins the podcast! Justin Bishop is a 35 year old blind skateboarder from Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode, Justin opens up to Lance about the freedom of adaptive skateboarding, the difference between his old life with usable sight and his current life of complete blindness. Justin also gives some encour…

Episode 084 | In this episode, Lance talks about the "click-baity" nature of content creation and how it fueled anger towards Mr. Beast. Lance also dives deep into some negative comments that he has received online and discusses how disability centered content is surprisingly polarizing, even when it's not intended to be. Lance also gives his perso…