The Berne Podcast with Dr. Sam Berne

  🎙️“Welcome to The Berne Podcast. I’m Dr. Sam Berne, and this is a space where we explore perception, technology, health, and what it really means to be human in a rapidly changing world. This isn’t about trends for the sake of trends — it’s about understanding how our nervous systems, our vision, and our decision-making are being shaped right now. In today’s episode, I want to share my 2026...

Join our upcoming events: Aromatherapy Certification Online Course: January 28th The Perceptual Field Online Course: March 18th Beyond the Eyes, Vision, Perception and the Nervous System–an -in-person retreat: September 10th Link: https://www.drsamberne.com/workshop/ Sam Berne (00:00.078) Hey everyone, welcome to the program today. So I want to talk about slowing down is not what you think i...

Sam Berne (00:00.088) I’d like to welcome you to Facebook live tonight. We’re going to go about 25 minutes, maybe a little longer. We’ll see how the questions are going. So I’d like to welcome everybody. I’ve been off for a few weeks, but it’s great to be back on. So if you’ve got questions, you feel free to type them in. Hopefully I’ll get to see th...

Sam Berne (00:00.162) Hey everyone, welcome to the podcast. So the title of this episode is why smart people misread situations when they’re under stress. We’re going to focus on perceptual narrowing urgency versus clarity. Why intelligence fails under pressure. One of the most common misconceptions that I see especially among intelligent and capable people is the idea that clarity imp...

Join Dr. Berne’s Aromatherapy Certification Course which starts January 28, 2026. Link to register: https://www.drsamberne.com/workshop/online-aromatherapy-foundations-certification/ In this Q&A episode, Dr. Sam Berne breaks down how gas permeable (GP) lenses can be used strategically—not just to see clearly, but to support healthier visual function over time. You’ll learn why overcorrec...

Ready to deepen your healing toolkit in 2026? Enrollment is now open for my  Aromatherapy Foundations Certification Course , a 6-week immersive training beginning  January 28, 2026 . Whether you’re a practitioner, a healer, or someone passionate about natural health, this course will teach you: 🌿 The 15 essential oils every practitioner should master 🌿 Trauma-informed aromatherapy 🌿 Safety, dil...

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.  Are you interesting in a liver cleanse?  Here is a liver cleanse video on the membership just for you: https://drsambernesmembership.com/get/7-day-liver-cleanse-members-852bfb ONLINE; Clear the Fog: A 4-Week Reset for Brain Fog, Focus, E...

In this episode, Dr. Sam Berne explores the foundations of aromatherapy and how essential oils support vision, calm the nervous system, and restore whole-body balance. This talk is adapted from the first part of his professional Aromatherapy Master Class. ONLINE | Aromatherapy Foundations Certification January 28, 2026 – March 4, 2026 • Wednesdays, 5:30–6:45 PM MT • 💻 Live on Zoom Ready to g...

In today’s Q&A episode, I answer a heartfelt question from a mom whose son is struggling to adjust to his reduced nearsighted prescription. We talk about why reduced lenses can initially feel uncomfortable, how the visual brain adapts, and what you can do to support a smoother transition. If you’ve wondered whether a weaker prescription is right for your child—or why adaptation sometimes takes...

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/ And his upcoming workshops: https://www.drsamberne.com/workshop/ Learn more about his pracititioner’s program “Your eyes are more than visual organs. They are emotional and neurological pathw...

If you’re ready to deepen your journey, I invite you to join one of my upcoming programs designed to help you *see differently*: In-person workshop with Dr. Berne, November 8th: The Eyes Never Lie: https://www.drsamberne.com/workshop/t… 2 Spots remaining. 👁️ *5-Week Online Course: From Diagnosis to Direction* Begins *November 12th* | Includes a *free 30-minute private session* with me....

Bio: Dr. Sam Berne, OD, BF (Behavioral Optometry)** brings over 40 years of pioneering work at the intersection of vision science, neuroplasticity, and whole-person wellness. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he is both a clinician and thought-leader in holistic and integrative eye care. Qualifications & Training * B.S., Pennsylvania State University * Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of...

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/ Check out his new documentary here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-documentary/ And his upcoming November 8th workshop at the Geodome His 5 week online course starting November 12th Or his Kauai Re...

Step inside a rare live recording with Dr. Sam Berne, internationally recognized holistic optometrist, as he works one-on-one with participants in an intimate masterclass setting. In this special session, you’ll witness insightful techniques and personalized prescriptions, hear practical guidance for dry eye relief, and discover powerful exercises to improve visual coordination and whole-body inte...

Check out my upcoming workshops: https://www.drsamberne.com And my new documentary: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-documentary/ 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, farsightedness, child development, alternative thera...

Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch the trailer now and experience the shift. 🌐 Stream it here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-documen...

In this episode, Dr. Sam Berne explores astigmatism—what it really is, how it develops, and why simply prescribing glasses to children may reinforce the problem instead of resolving it. Drawing from decades of experience in holistic optometry, Dr. Berne shares his philosophy of treating the root causes of astigmatism with integrative methods that support healthier vision development. Step into a g...

Thinking about LASIK? In this episode, Dr. Sam Berne explores the truth behind laser eye surgery—what it promises, what it delivers, and what potential drawbacks you need to know. We’ll dive into the pros and cons of LASIK, including how the procedure works, who may be a good candidate, and the long-term factors to consider before making a decision. Dr. Berne also discusses possible side eff...

Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch the trailer now and experience the shift. 🌐 Stream it here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-documen...

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#SomaticHealing #Neuroplasticity #HolisticHealth #SomaticHealing #Neuroplasticity #VisionHealing – Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch...

Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. Watch Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1101869356/2c84661d02?fl=pl&fe=sh 🌐 Stream it here: https://drsambernesmembe...

– Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch the trailer now and experience the shift. 🌐 Stream it here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes...

Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch the trailer now and experience the shift. 🌐 Stream it here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-…...

Step into a groundbreaking journey that reveals how vision is more than just seeing — it’s healing. Beyond Sight: A Journey into Holistic Visual Healing uncovers stories of transformation, blending science, spirit, and somatic intelligence to revolutionize how we think about the eyes. 🎥 Watch the trailer now and experience the shift. 🌐 Stream it here: https://www.drsamberne.com/dr-bernes-documen...