Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb

C. Randall Harrell, M.D., is the Founder, CEO, and CMO of Regener-Eyes, LLC. With over 40 years of experience, he has become a pioneer and visionary in the field of regenerative medicine. His discoveries and patented platform technologies have led to numerous developments and therapies. Dr. Harrell began his career as a research scientist at Emory University, focusing on immunology. He was recruited by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, the Father of Cardiovascular Surgery, after medical school to study at the world's largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center. He completed his medical training and directed the large burn and wound unit at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his Medical Mission of Mercy.

Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. He is the author of "Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease" and "The Hacking of The American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains". He is a leading public health authority on the impact sugar has on fueling the diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome epidemics, and on addressing changes in the food environment to reverse these chronic diseases.

Dr. Dallam is a distinguished professor in the School of Health Science and Human Movement at Colorado State University – Pueblo. He has taught a wide variety of classes in exercise physiology, research and statistics, behavior facilitation, sport psychology, kinesiology, biomechanics, management, exercise assessment and prescription, swimming, running and triathlon. He is the past long standing chair of the CSUP Faculty Compensation Committee and the CSUP Institutional Review Board. Dr. Dallam has received both the United States Olympic Committee’s Doc Counsilman Science in Coaching award (2004) and the National Elite Coach of the Year award (2005) for triathlon. He has also received all three of CSU-Pueblo’s university-wide awards for teaching (2001), scholarship (2003 and 2021) and service (2005). He has further twice received the outstanding faculty member award (2005 and 2013) in the College of Engineering, Education and Professional Studies at CSU-Pueblo and the inaugural Scholarship Award (2021) n the newly formed School of Health Science and Human Movement. Finally, Dr. Dallam has been continuously training and competing in triathlon since 1981 and has recently also begun playing water polo again as a masters athlete.

Dr. Dallam is a distinguished professor in the School of Health Science and Human Movement at Colorado State University – Pueblo. He has taught a wide variety of classes in exercise physiology, research and statistics, behavior facilitation, sport psychology, kinesiology, biomechanics, management, exercise assessment and prescription, swimming, running and triathlon. He is the past long standing chair of the CSUP Faculty Compensation Committee and the CSUP Institutional Review Board. Dr. Dallam has received both the United States Olympic Committee’s Doc Counsilman Science in Coaching award (2004) and the National Elite Coach of the Year award (2005) for triathlon. He has also received all three of CSU-Pueblo’s university-wide awards for teaching (2001), scholarship (2003 and 2021) and service (2005). He has further twice received the outstanding faculty member award (2005 and 2013) in the College of Engineering, Education and Professional Studies at CSU-Pueblo and the inaugural Scholarship Award (2021) n the newly formed School of Health Science and Human Movement. Finally, Dr. Dallam has been continuously training and competing in triathlon since 1981 and has recently also begun playing water polo again as a masters athlete.

Dr. Dallam is a distinguished professor in the School of Health Science and Human Movement at Colorado State University – Pueblo. He has taught a wide variety of classes in exercise physiology, research and statistics, behavior facilitation, sport psychology, kinesiology, biomechanics, management, exercise assessment and prescription, swimming, running and triathlon. He is the past long standing chair of the CSUP Faculty Compensation Committee and the CSUP Institutional Review Board. Dr. Dallam has received both the United States Olympic Committee’s Doc Counsilman Science in Coaching award (2004) and the National Elite Coach of the Year award (2005) for triathlon. He has also received all three of CSU-Pueblo’s university-wide awards for teaching (2001), scholarship (2003 and 2021) and service (2005). He has further twice received the outstanding faculty member award (2005 and 2013) in the College of Engineering, Education and Professional Studies at CSU-Pueblo and the inaugural Scholarship Award (2021) n the newly formed School of Health Science and Human Movement. Finally, Dr. Dallam has been continuously training and competing in triathlon since 1981 and has recently also begun playing water polo again as a masters athlete.

With roots at the Jersey shore, Columbia University and the Cincinnati Reds organization, Ken combines over 30 years of experience as a player and coach to publish his first novel. A sports novel, a love story and a patriotic tale, Immortal highlights the war between modern culture and tradition. Please enjoy!

With roots at the Jersey shore, Columbia University and the Cincinnati Reds organization, Ken combines over 30 years of experience as a player and coach to publish his first novel. A sports novel, a love story and a patriotic tale, Immortal highlights the war between modern culture and tradition. Please enjoy!

Dr. Stephen Zucker is a member of the faculty of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, with an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Zucker’s goal is to provide top-quality, compassionate care to his patients employing the most up to date diagnostic and treatment strategies and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Stephen Zucker is a member of the faculty of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, with an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Zucker’s goal is to provide top-quality, compassionate care to his patients employing the most up to date diagnostic and treatment strategies and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Debby Feinberg began performing pioneering work diagnosing and treating Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) and Vertical Heterophoria (VH) in 1995. BVD and VH have been found to cause headaches, dizziness, gait imbalance, anxiety, light sensitivity, neck pain, and reading difficulties in approximately 1-in-5 patients. She and her colleagues at Vision Specialists of Michigan have treated more than 30,000 BVD/VH patients with microprism lenses and noise-canceling devices, of which half have been TBI / ABI patients. Her research (presented nationally and internationally) demonstrates that TBI patients with VH experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms have an 80% reduction in these symptoms when treated with microprism lenses and noise-canceling devices. Since 2013, over 50 optometrists have successfully completed the NeuroVisual Medicine Training Program and have gone on to help tens of thousands of patients. Drs. Feinberg’s co-founding of the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute is led by her mission to increase access of NeuroVisual care for patients across the globe.

For the past twenty years, Patrick McKeown has taught functional breathing to help children and adults with respiratory, sleep and mental health disorders. The author of ten books published in 16 languages, Patrick has trained thousands of healthcare professionals in over 50 countries worldwide. Patrick’s bestselling books include: The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure and Breathing for Yoga.

For the past twenty years, Patrick McKeown has taught functional breathing to help children and adults with respiratory, sleep and mental health disorders. The author of ten books published in 16 languages, Patrick has trained thousands of healthcare professionals in over 50 countries worldwide. Patrick’s bestselling books include: The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure and Breathing for Yoga.

For the past twenty years, Patrick McKeown has taught functional breathing to help children and adults with respiratory, sleep and mental health disorders. The author of ten books published in 16 languages, Patrick has trained thousands of healthcare professionals in over 50 countries worldwide. Patrick’s bestselling books include: The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure and Breathing for Yoga.

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take several leadership positions in global companies in Business Development and Product Development. Most recently, Kiran is the General Manager for Novozymes One Health America, Microbiome Labs, a leader in microbiome and probiotic research. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker on several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in over 18 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for 7 other companies in the industry. Kiran has published clinical trials in peer-reviewed, scientific journals and several global patents in his name.

Kris May is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease as well as his fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry. He was center director for West Tennessee Eye Care and team eyecare provider for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate Memphis Redbirds. Kris now owns a group private practice with three offices in north Mississippi. He currently serves as adjunct and guest faculty at Southern College of Optometry and is head cook for the competition barbecue team The Memphis Squeal and Pit Master of The MoodyQues, finishing in the top 10 and top 20 in the world in pork shoulder at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Competition.

Kris May is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease as well as his fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry. He was center director for West Tennessee Eye Care and team eyecare provider for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate Memphis Redbirds. Kris now owns a group private practice with three offices in north Mississippi. He currently serves as adjunct and guest faculty at Southern College of Optometry and is head cook for the competition barbecue team The Memphis Squeal and Pit Master of The MoodyQues, finishing in the top 10 and top 20 in the world in pork shoulder at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Competition.

Kris May is a graduate of Southern College of Optometry and completed a residency in ocular disease as well as his fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry. He was center director for West Tennessee Eye Care and team eyecare provider for both the Memphis Grizzlies and the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate Memphis Redbirds. Kris now owns a group private practice with three offices in north Mississippi. He currently serves as adjunct and guest faculty at Southern College of Optometry and is head cook for the competition barbecue team The Memphis Squeal and Pit Master of The MoodyQues, finishing in the top 10 and top 20 in the world in pork shoulder at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Competition.

Elizabeth J. Johnson, Ph.D. obtained her Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her postdoctoral work was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University where she began clinical studies on research on human metabolism of carotenoids. She currently has a faculty appointment at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. She has over 30 years of experience in the study of nutrition and healthy aging with an emphasis on carotenoids and age-related visual and cognitive function and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications of which more than sixty are on the topic of carotenoids. She has been a member of the International Carotenoid Society since 2006 and presently holds the position of treasurer. Other memberships include the American College of Nutrition, Carotenoid Research Interactive Group, American Society for Nutrition, and the Brain and Ocular Nutrition Group. Dr. Johnson also has editorial roles at Nutrients and Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Elizabeth J. Johnson, Ph.D. obtained her Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her postdoctoral work was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University where she began clinical studies on research on human metabolism of carotenoids. She currently has a faculty appointment at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. She has over 30 years of experience in the study of nutrition and healthy aging with an emphasis on carotenoids and age-related visual and cognitive function and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications of which more than sixty are on the topic of carotenoids. She has been a member of the International Carotenoid Society since 2006 and presently holds the position of treasurer. Other memberships include the American College of Nutrition, Carotenoid Research Interactive Group, American Society for Nutrition, and the Brain and Ocular Nutrition Group. Dr. Johnson also has editorial roles at Nutrients and Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Jeff Hoyt is the President of Zeolite Labs. He specializes in developing innovative wellness solutions to meet needs in the health and wellness industry. His goal is to help people live healthier and happier lives by making available effective and efficient solutions for health recovery and improvement.

Jeff Hoyt is the President of Zeolite Labs. He specializes in developing innovative wellness solutions to meet needs in the health and wellness industry. His goal is to help people live healthier and happier lives by making available effective and efficient solutions for health recovery and improvement.

Dr. Cohen is one of the most experienced eye surgeons in the nation. He has been featured on CBS, CNBC, and Fox News for his innovative surgical techniques. Dr. Cohen's offices are located in the New York City Area.

Thank you for listening to the Open Your Eyes Podcast this year! Please enjoy this compilation of some of our best interviews from 2023. We'll be back next year with more exciting and informative interviews!

Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company that teaches about the essential role that light plays in health, and develops advanced light therapy-based products. He founded Ra Optics after a decade-long personal health journey that ultimately led him to light. The discovery that we are ultimately beings of light has led him to a profound interest in the nature of consciousness and existence itself. Matt spends his time teaching, traveling, working with top executives and celebrities, and building the future of lighting for the world. Matt enjoys singing, reading, running and surfing, and especially traveling and exploring. You can learn more about Matt and his company by following the links below, and especially by joining his email and SMS community on raoptics.com. If you would like to get in touch with Matt for partnerships or media purposes, contact [email protected]. raoptics.com instagram @thelightdiet https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/ instagram @ra_optics https://www.instagram.com/ra_optics/ The Light Diet Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-diet/id1534261406

Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company that teaches about the essential role that light plays in health, and develops advanced light therapy-based products. He founded Ra Optics after a decade-long personal health journey that ultimately led him to light. The discovery that we are ultimately beings of light has led him to a profound interest in the nature of consciousness and existence itself. Matt spends his time teaching, traveling, working with top executives and celebrities, and building the future of lighting for the world. Matt enjoys singing, reading, running and surfing, and especially traveling and exploring. You can learn more about Matt and his company by following the links below, and especially by joining his email and SMS community on raoptics.com. If you would like to get in touch with Matt for partnerships or media purposes, contact [email protected]. raoptics.com instagram @thelightdiet https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/ instagram @ra_optics https://www.instagram.com/ra_optics/ The Light Diet Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-diet/id1534261406

Mandy is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition that specializes in investigating the root cause of your ailments. She uses cutting edge science to help guide you to optimal health using the mind, body, and heart. She uses methodologies that will inspire you, and ignite your desire to change to become greater than the desire to stay the same. She will be your health advocate throughout your journey.

Dr. Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. Their mission is to optimize the public’s metabolic health and help people like you stay off my operating table. As a heart surgeon who used to be morbidly obese, he has seen firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and medicine. He realized that what helped him lose over 100 pounds was the same solution that could have prevented thousands of open heart surgeries he's performed — metabolic health. He is the author of "Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day."

Dr. Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. Their mission is to optimize the public’s metabolic health and help people like you stay off my operating table. As a heart surgeon who used to be morbidly obese, he has seen firsthand the failures of mainstream diets and medicine. He realized that what helped him lose over 100 pounds was the same solution that could have prevented thousands of open heart surgeries he's performed — metabolic health. He is the author of "Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day."

Dr. Pat became sole owner of Apple Valley Eye Care in 2017, after a long partnership with the original founder Dr. Bob Blomquist. Dr. Pat has received both Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year from the Minnesota Optometric Association. He is still very active in the State of Minnesota Optometric Association.

Dr. Rosinski earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn., and his Doctorate of Optometry from Ohio State University. He is experienced in the management and treatment of many ocular diseases including, but not limited to, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, he is a specialist in contact lenses. He also has worked to decrease the progression of nearsightedness in children. Whether with glasses or contacts, he strives to meet the vision needs of all his patients. When he is not practicing Optometry, Dr. Rosinski is a professional athlete who competes in triathlons and other endurance sports.

Dr. Rosinski earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn., and his Doctorate of Optometry from Ohio State University. He is experienced in the management and treatment of many ocular diseases including, but not limited to, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, he is a specialist in contact lenses. He also has worked to decrease the progression of nearsightedness in children. Whether with glasses or contacts, he strives to meet the vision needs of all his patients. When he is not practicing Optometry, Dr. Rosinski is a professional athlete who competes in triathlons and other endurance sports.

Mandy is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition that specializes in investigating the root cause of your ailments. She uses cutting edge science to help guide you to optimal health using the mind, body, and heart. She uses methodologies that will inspire you, and ignite your desire to change to become greater than the desire to stay the same. She will be your health advocate throughout your journey.

Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His personal research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He is the author of The PE Diet.

Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His personal research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He is the author of The PE Diet.

Dr. Greg has started 5 brick and mortar practices, has served as the primary functional medicine Dr. for Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs, and is the lead functional medicine doctor for Eat The Frog Fitness.

Dr. Derrick DeSilva has been seeing patients for the past 31 years as a Dr. of Internal Medicine. His focus has always been in bring together Eastern and Western medicine and giving his patients “The Best of Both Worlds”. For the past 15+ years his passion has been in the field of Anti-Aging or Optimal Aging medicine as he like to call it. His five points of wellness includes, the food we eat, bio-identical hormones, our activity level, what nutrients we take and of course our spirituality. He is on the Associate Staff in the Dept. of Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ and on the Teaching Faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He is the Past-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) and the Past President of American Nutraceutical Association. He is also currently serving on many medical advisory boards. His accolades include, recipient of the Alan Mintz Award for Excellence in Clinical Age Management Medicine, the Best Doctor Award in New Jersey and New York by Castle Connolly for the past 19 consecutive years and many more. His media exposure has included numerous TV appearances on CNN, EXTRA, Larry King etc. He is currently the medical correspondent for Cablevision (News 12 NJ) and Host of “Health Matters.” He has lectured at numerous national and international medical conferences and is currently working as guest lecturer at AMG Driving Academy (Mercedes-Benz) and for Aveda Cosmetics. He has also Formulated over 350 dietary supplements and is a Published Author.

Dr. Derrick DeSilva has been seeing patients for the past 31 years as a Dr. of Internal Medicine. His focus has always been in bring together Eastern and Western medicine and giving his patients “The Best of Both Worlds”. For the past 15+ years his passion has been in the field of Anti-Aging or Optimal Aging medicine as he like to call it. His five points of wellness includes, the food we eat, bio-identical hormones, our activity level, what nutrients we take and of course our spirituality. He is on the Associate Staff in the Dept. of Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ and on the Teaching Faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He is the Past-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) and the Past President of American Nutraceutical Association. He is also currently serving on many medical advisory boards. His accolades include, recipient of the Alan Mintz Award for Excellence in Clinical Age Management Medicine, the Best Doctor Award in New Jersey and New York by Castle Connolly for the past 19 consecutive years and many more. His media exposure has included numerous TV appearances on CNN, EXTRA, Larry King etc. He is currently the medical correspondent for Cablevision (News 12 NJ) and Host of “Health Matters.” He has lectured at numerous national and international medical conferences and is currently working as guest lecturer at AMG Driving Academy (Mercedes-Benz) and for Aveda Cosmetics. He has also Formulated over 350 dietary supplements and is a Published Author.

Dr. Derrick DeSilva has been seeing patients for the past 31 years as a Dr. of Internal Medicine. His focus has always been in bring together Eastern and Western medicine and giving his patients “The Best of Both Worlds”. For the past 15+ years his passion has been in the field of Anti-Aging or Optimal Aging medicine as he like to call it. His five points of wellness includes, the food we eat, bio-identical hormones, our activity level, what nutrients we take and of course our spirituality. He is on the Associate Staff in the Dept. of Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, NJ and on the Teaching Faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He is the Past-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) and the Past President of American Nutraceutical Association. He is also currently serving on many medical advisory boards. His accolades include, recipient of the Alan Mintz Award for Excellence in Clinical Age Management Medicine, the Best Doctor Award in New Jersey and New York by Castle Connolly for the past 19 consecutive years and many more. His media exposure has included numerous TV appearances on CNN, EXTRA, Larry King etc. He is currently the medical correspondent for Cablevision (News 12 NJ) and Host of “Health Matters.” He has lectured at numerous national and international medical conferences and is currently working as guest lecturer at AMG Driving Academy (Mercedes-Benz) and for Aveda Cosmetics. He has also Formulated over 350 dietary supplements and is a Published Author.

Dr. Gail Clayton, DCN, CNS, MS, RPh, is a Clinical Pharmacist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She has experience in many fields of Pharmacy including retail, HMO, hospital, home infusion and compounding and has since retired from working as a Pharmacist and opened her own private nutrition practice as the next creative step in her journey to help alleviate the suffering of others coping with devastating health conditions.

Dr. Gail Clayton, DCN, CNS, MS, RPh, is a Clinical Pharmacist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She has experience in many fields of Pharmacy including retail, HMO, hospital, home infusion and compounding and has since retired from working as a Pharmacist and opened her own private nutrition practice as the next creative step in her journey to help alleviate the suffering of others coping with devastating health conditions.

Sally Fallon is the founder and president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, which promotes wise traditions in food and farming. They are the co-authors of the self-published Nourishing Traditions, which has sold 120,000 copies in the US.

Sally Fallon is the founder and president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, which promotes wise traditions in food and farming. They are the co-authors of the self-published Nourishing Traditions, which has sold 120,000 copies in the US.

Sharon is the founder of Sharon Yeh Wellness. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) trained in Functional Medicine, Certified Hypnotist Professional, and a "retired" clinical pharmacist. Combining her training and experience, she brings the mind & body approach to assist people in releasing stress and guilt around self-care so that they can sleep better, have more energy, and enjoy a long-term active healthy lifestyle. Her favorite thing to do with her family is hiking.

Sharon is the founder of Sharon Yeh Wellness. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) trained in Functional Medicine, Certified Hyptonist Professional, and a "retired" clinical pharmacist. Combining her training and experience, she brings the mind & body approach to assist people in releasing stress and guilt around self-care so that they can sleep better, have more energy, and enjoy a long-term active healthy lifestyle. Her favorite thing to do with her family is hiking.

Marti Sementelli is a female baseball player who received a baseball scholarship from Montreat College in North Carolina in 2011. Marti has 13 years of International experience with the USA Women's National Baseball Team, where she has won a GOLD medal in 2015 (Canada, Pam American Games), two SILVER medals in 2012 & 2014 (Canada & Japan, World Cup) and two BRONZE medals 2008 & 2010 (Japan & Venezuela, World Cup). She was the recipient of the "Best Pitcher Award" in the 2008 Japan World Cup. Shelby Estocado has been an athlete all her life and played for Team USA as a member of the National Baseball Women’s Team in 2016. On February 23, 2020, she suffered an accident while snowboarding at Lee Canyon near Las Vegas. After losing control on a jump and landing on her back, Estocado broke her sternum and T-6 vertebrae resulting in a serious spinal cord injury and paralyzing her from the chest down. Though the way Estocado participates in sports has changed, her drive, athleticism, and competitive nature have not. After a long road to recovery, with various levels of rehabilitation and lots of hard work, she now has her sights set on the Paralympic games with hopes to compete in skiing and basketball. The High Fives Foundation is an adaptive sports foundation focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and provides resources and hope if they do happen. Learn more: https://highfivesfoundation.org/

Marti Sementelli is a female baseball player who received a baseball scholarship from Montreat College in North Carolina in 2011. Marti has 13 years of International experience with the USA Women's National Baseball Team, where she has won a GOLD medal in 2015 (Canada, Pam American Games), two SILVER medals in 2012 & 2014 (Canada & Japan, World Cup) and two BRONZE medals 2008 & 2010 (Japan & Venezuela, World Cup). She was the recipient of the "Best Pitcher Award" in the 2008 Japan World Cup. Shelby Estocado has been an athlete all her life and played for Team USA as a member of the National Baseball Women’s Team in 2016. On February 23, 2020, she suffered an accident while snowboarding at Lee Canyon near Las Vegas. After losing control on a jump and landing on her back, Estocado broke her sternum and T-6 vertebrae resulting in a serious spinal cord injury and paralyzing her from the chest down. Though the way Estocado participates in sports has changed, her drive, athleticism, and competitive nature have not. After a long road to recovery, with various levels of rehabilitation and lots of hard work, she now has her sights set on the Paralympic games with hopes to compete in skiing and basketball. The High Fives Foundation is an adaptive sports foundation focuses on preventing life-changing injuries and provides resources and hope if they do happen. Learn more: https://highfivesfoundation.org/

Irina Yakubin, OD, is a primary care and low vision optometrist currently practicing in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico in 2020. Her areas of interest include dry eye, ocular disease, and contact lenses. In addition to seeing patients and writing, she also co-produces "My Vision Show".

Although Chad E. Foster lost his eyesight in his early 20’s, that didn’t stop him from becoming an executive for Red Hat, the world’s largest open source software company and securing over $45 Billion in contracts throughout his career. He is the first blind graduate of the Harvard Business School leadership program and did what Oracle said could not be done; he built a software solution that created job opportunities for hundreds of millions of people. His direct and confident style, combined with a go-for-it inspiring belief system (he is an avid downhill skier… and that’s not a joke), has made him a high-impact speaker for leaders at companies such as Google, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, GE and Microsoft. His book, "Blind Ambition" is available here: https://chadefoster.com/book/blind-ambition/#preorder

Although Chad E. Foster lost his eyesight in his early 20’s, that didn’t stop him from becoming an executive for Red Hat, the world’s largest open source software company and securing over $45 Billion in contracts throughout his career. He is the first blind graduate of the Harvard Business School leadership program and did what Oracle said could not be done; he built a software solution that created job opportunities for hundreds of millions of people. His direct and confident style, combined with a go-for-it inspiring belief system (he is an avid downhill skier… and that’s not a joke), has made him a high-impact speaker for leaders at companies such as Google, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, GE and Microsoft. His book, "Blind Ambition" is available here: https://chadefoster.com/book/blind-ambition/#preorder

Dr. Britney Caruso is the author of "Beyond Carrots: Eye disease can happen to you too". The book includes a step-by-step plan for reversing eye disease that follows the steps that she followed when she reversed her own disease in 30 days.