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Second Vision host, Kristin Macdonald, spent many years working in production for the legendary Aaron Spelling and E. Duke Vincent of Spelling Television. She is partially sighted as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, but manages to interview scores of people who have found amazing ways to overcome personal injuries and conditions, as well as leaders in medicine and scientific research, actors and inspirational speakers. Tune in as she applies her unique perspective to her guests' life-experiences.

The Latest Second Vision Podcasts
TitlePodcast DescriptionAuthor/ReaderDuration
Second Vision 03/03/2010Dr. Stuart H. Garber, D.C., Ph.D. has been practicing holistic medicine since 1981. He is the developer of Dr. Garber's Natural Solutions line of condition-specific biotherapy formulas and practices in Santa Monica, CA, where he also conducts research in homeopathic medicine.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Stuart H. Garber00:31:13
Second Vision 02/25/2010Kristin's guest, Judy Johnson is a forty-something Mom with two very interesting kids, including one who is transgender. She is in the process of writing a book, "Changes That Changed Me," on her experiences.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judy Johnson00:27:18
Second Vision 02/04/2010Heart transplant survivor Elizabeth Pratt lives every day full of passion. She is the author of "Dancing With Angels," a compelling true-life story of her odyssey of organ donation and the transplantation process.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Elizabeth Pratt00:26:42
Second Vision 01/28/2010Kristin's guest has been an O.B.-Gynecologist for over 30 years and has delivered nearly 10,000 babies. He now devotes his attention to problems of memory as an author, lecturer, educator and Preventive Gerontologist. He is the author of "Guide to Caring for Yourself."Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Arnold Bresky00:28:13
Second Vision 01/15/2010Kristin's guest is a lecturer and seminar leader at local wellness and healthcare facilities. She has appeared on radio, television, and in newspapers and magazines and is often called to consult on acute and chronic cases of Autism and related learning difficulties.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Schwartz00:27:57
Second Vision 01/08/2010Kristin interviews Dr. Howard Elkin, a cardiologist from Whittier, California, and founder of the HeartWise Longevity center, about his unique approach to wellness.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Howard Elkin00:27:45
Second Vision 12/19/2009Kristin's guest today, Judith Guralchuk, is the author of "A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt," which shows you how to acquire the mindset to overcome overspending, establish financial stability and change your life. Together they explore the personal journey that led to Judith's publication.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judith Guralchuk00:28:11
Second Vision 12/19/2009Kristin interviews Christopher Howard, internationally acclaimed Lifestyle and Wealth Strategist, best-selling author, prominent speaker and the owner of Christopher Howard Training. His latest book is "Instant Wealth - Wake Up Rich!"Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Christopher Howard00:27:50
Second Vision 12/09/2009Today Kristin interviews Tom Sullivan - author, composer, singer, actor, producer, director, motivational speaker and blind since birth. Author of the autobiography "If You Could See What I Hear"; his latest title is "Adventures in Darkness," a tour through his monumental eleventh summer.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tom Sullivan00:28:49
Second Vision 10/30/2009Todays guest is Baeth Davis, founder and CEO of The Hand Analyst, Inc., a company devoted to helping spirit-minded entrepreneurs unleash their Life Purposes and get paid for their passions so they can BE the change they want to see in the world! She has been featured in Cosmo, Women's World, L.A. Times and heard on NPR, Radio Europe and the BBC.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Baeth Davis00:27:53
Second Vision 10/16/2009Kristin's guest, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest peak - Mount Everest on May 25, 2001. He is the author of "Touch the Top of the World" published in 11 countries and 8 languages.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Erik Weihenmayer00:28:17
Second Vision 10/02/2009Today's guest, Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D., is a leading expert in the practice of Environmental and Preventative Medicine and the founder of the Lippman Center for Optimal Health in Beverly Hills.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D.00:28:40
Second Vision 09/10/2009Kristin's' guest, Susan Carlson, founder of the Rexelle Group, received her BA from UCLA and a MS and teaching credentials from CSULA. She spent 20 years teaching Special Ed and K-6. Her business ventures provide leading-edge pain control and rehabilitative treatments.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Susan Carlson00:24:19
Second Vision 09/05/2009Nate Gray is a first-time self-published author and motivational speaker. His debut book, "From Him to Us: Volume 1," contains words of motivation and insight for aspects of daily life. The second book in the series is set for release by April 2010. Kristin will talk to Nate about his faith, vision and attempts to get his message to the people.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Nate Gray00:21:41
Second Vision 09/03/2009Kristin discusses the advent of adult stem cell research with Don Margolis, founder of TheraVitae and The Repair Stem Cell Institute. Don helps about a dozen patients a month get treatment for diseases such as spinal cord injury, blindness, MS, cerebral palsy, heart disease and diabetes.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Don Margolis00:28:52
Second Vision 08/21/2009Today, Kristin chats with Emily & Scott McKay, full-time dating and relationship coaches and the owners of X and Y Communications. They met on-line and married in December 2006 after having overcome unfortunate divorces. Among their varied activities, they are doing their best to parent her kids, his kids and their kid.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Emily & Scott McKay00:32:42
Second Vision 08/14/2009Sang K. Lee is a state-licensed acupuncturist, board-certified by the California Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and holds an MS degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese medicine, Dr. Lee is dedicated to healing his patient's whole body, mind, and spirit.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Sang K. Lee00:28:25
Second Vision 08/07/2009Kristin chats with Jay Fisk, the founder of Northwest Benefit Auctions Inc., a full-service auction management company. Jay trains organizations wishing to increase benefit auction yields while maintaining a fun-filled environment.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jay Fisk00:25:25
Second Vision 07/23/2009Kristin interviews Dr. Howard Elkin, a practicing cardiologist in Whittier since 1986. Although he has often dealt with crippling illness and death, he prefers a more preventive approach in which patients are intimately involved with their health, with Dr. Elkin acting as the "quarterback." Today's discussion centers on anti-ageing.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Howard Elkin00:24:16
Second Vision 07/16/2009For fifteen years, Kristin's guest Deborah Merlin made it her mission to advocate for her twins' special needs. Rejecting a drugs-only solution to their problems, she attended alternative medicine and nutritional seminars, researched ADHD and other health-related issues, promoted PL 99457, part H and co-ran a parent support group.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Deborah Merlin00:27:01
Second Vision 07/03/2009CEO of Envision Network, Marsh Engle leads women and men worldwide to create amazing lives for themselves via empowered success & unbridled feminine esteem! Each week the Marsh Engle Show is heard on Voice America Business.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Marsh Engle00:30:20
Second Vision 06/19/2009In 1964, as a freshman at Georgetown University, Melinda Naumann Bates met a new classmate, Bill Clinton, and a lifelong friendship formed. She is the only person in history to be a Special Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Visitors Office for all eight years of an administration. Melinda is the author of "Clintonista, A White House Memoir", which tells how she found the perfect job, how she got that job, and the eight amazing years that followed.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Melinda Bates00:25:42
Second Vision 06/13/2009Kristin's guest, Linda Hollander is known as "The Wealthy Bag Lady". She is an industry leader in teaching entrepreneurs about small business success; has over 20 years experience as a small business owner and does small business consulting for clients such as Disney, Cisco, Mattel, Universal, Ocean Spray, Sears, and Nissan.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Linda Hollander00:24:44
Second Vision 05/21/2009Cindy Conway, "The Library Fairy," has been entertaining children for more than a decade. A combination of Mr. Rogers, Dr. Seuss and Glenda the Good Witch, her Library Fairy character has performed on TV and in libraries, schools and theaters throughout the US, introducing thousands of children to the art of storytelling.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cindy Conway00:22:29
Second Vision 05/15/2009Moira Shepard was a journalist, editor, columnist, performer, publicist and marketing expert. But it all came to a halt when, after a back injury, doctors told her she would never walk again. Thanks to a miraculous healing, she rose from her sickbed and now serves as a speaker, teacher, healer, writer and publisher.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Moira Shepard00:26:57
Second Vision 05/01/2009Dr. Toni Galardi is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker on crisis management, syndicated columnist and author. Her ground-breaking body/mind/spirit technology, The LifeQuake Method was created for those overcoming a fear of change. Recently, Dr Galardi published "The LifeQuake Phenomenon" to help her readers adapt to change and discover their life-purpose.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Toni Galardi00:27:30
Second Vision 04/17/2009Jerry "The Brain Guy" Christensen suffered a catastrophic head injury in a mountain bike accident in 1998 that left him in a coma and temporary paralysis. In re-assessing his life, he discovered the "No-Brainer Method" that teaches how to live, love and experience the deliciousness of life. Listen as Kristin and Jerry discuss this amazing story.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jerry Christensen00:25:39
Second Vision 04/10/2009Today's topic is fitness as Kristin interviews Josh Crosby, ultra-endurance athlete, Ironman triathlete and world champion rower. He brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to Indo-Row, an international fitness program created for an intense, full-body, team-oriented workout.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Josh Crosby00:24:48
Second Vision 03/26/2009If you're not living your life's passion, today's show is for you! Craig is the author of "Don't just retire and die, a new approach to your life and work after 40"Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Craig Nathanson00:27:31
Second Vision 03/19/2009Kristin hosts Laurie Boehm, who is both an advocate for children with special needs and a parent of such a child. As an advocate, she helps parents steer through the maze of local, state and federal agencies in order to get needed services.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Laurie Boehm00:27:05
Second Vision 03/05/2009For over twenty years Cheryl has been a dedicated meditator, as well as a student of energy therapies and the paths of Buddhism and Sufism. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and is the authour of two books, "Mount Kurama and the Emerald Lake" - A Child and Youth Reiki Program, and "Awakening Through Insight Intuition" - A 52-Week Intuition Course.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cheryl Driskell00:24:27
Second Vision 02/22/2009Kristin interviews Barbara Niven, one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses. Barbara has served on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild and is also a popular speaker, having recently joined the speaking faculty of Brian Tracy's iLearningGlobal.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Barbara Niven00:29:08
Second Vision 02/15/2009Denedria Banks, founder of Gem Communications, was born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome, an inherited, degenerative peripheral nerve disorder that causes weakness and limb atrophy. She has a Bachelor's in Child Development from CSUN and a Master's in social work from CSU Sacramento and is the author of "Melodies of My Life," an inspirational account of her life.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Denedria Banks00:24:36
Second Vision 02/10/2009In this podcast, Kristin gives a speech in which she features AIRS-LA and tells the story of her loss of vision.Host: Kristin Macdonald00:21:29
Second Vision 01/26/2009Today, Kristin's guest is actress and author Terry Moore. Terry has starred in over seventy seven films and numerous tv shows. She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in "Come Back Little Sheba," with Burt Lancaster. She even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Terry Moore00:27:21
Second Vision 01/17/2009This week, Kristin talks to Tricia Greaves, a certified coach and internationally known speaker offering workshops and teleclasses on the topic of emotional eating and healthy weight loss. She is also the contributing author of "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health" and the popular "Thank God I" book series.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tricia Greaves00:28:37
Second Vision 01/11/2009Jaelline Jaffe, PhD, has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 30 years. Dr. J is a former schoolteacher and co-author of The Heroic Journey: A Rite of Passage Program, used by Montessori and other middle schools across the country. She also co-authored The Language of Emotional Intelligence, released by McGraw Hill in 2008.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Jaelline Jaffe00:37:30
Second Vision 12/12/2008Kristin's guest, Evan Marc Katz, founder of online dating consulting service E-Cyrano and author of "Why You're Still Single: Things Your Friends Would Tell You If You Promised Not To Get Mad" and "I Can't Believe I'm Buying this Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating," has established himself as America's leading dating expert.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Evan Marc Katz00:30:20
Second Vision 12/05/2008Today Kristin talks with Rick Boggs; actor, composer, musician and advocate for the disabled; a man who lost his sight at age 5.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Rick Boggs00:24:12
Second Vision 11/10/2008Kristin talks about the challenges of diabetes with Andy Mandell, executive director of "The Defeat Diabetes National Association," a man who is engaged in a "Wake Up and Walk Tour." He has walked the perimeter of America in an attempt to increase diabetes awareness.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Andy Mandell00:29:19
Second Vision 10/22/2008In today's show, Kristen raps with Sam Genensky, the founder of the Center for the Partially Sighted and developer of the popular closed circuit TV aid for the partially sighted.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sam Genensky00:27:58
Second Vision 10/09/2008Kristin discusses coping with challenge and change with Ardis Bazyn, head of Bazin Communications, author, inspirational speaker and coach.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ardis Bazyn00:32:25
Second Vision 09/11/2008Today Kristin interviews Tom Sullivan - author, composer, singer, actor, producer, director, motivational speaker and blind since birth. Author of "If You Could See What I Hear"; his latest title is "Together," co-written by Betty White.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Tom Sullivan00:33:22
Second Vision 09/04/2008Kristin interviews Malia Bernal, pioneering martial arts teacher and author of the upcoming book "White Belt."Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Malia Bernal00:31:55
Second Vision 08/07/2008A second look at (Second Vision?) the dating techniques championed by Cherry Norris, the Hollywood Dating Director.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cherry Norris00:18:11
Second Vision 08/07/2008Today, Kristin interviews a kindred spirit - a woman who helps run a riding school, competes in equestrian events (sometimes against sighted riders) and has overcome blindness and other diabetes-related conditionsHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Sam Madden00:25:43
Second Vision 07/24/2008Cherry Norris, today's interview, is a relationship advisor and dating director who has written and produced an independent movie "Duty Dating." She discusses her techniques for successful dating with Kristen.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Cherry Norris00:30:06
Second Vision 07/10/2008Two Interviews: Steve Welker, a motivational speaker who lost his sight and had twin sons within weeks; La Donna Ringering of Center for the Partially Sighted discusses state budget cutsHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Steve Welker and La Donna Ringering00:37:56
Second Vision 06/26/2008Today's guest, Donna Johansen, is a Distance healer, Reiki master, artist, interior designer, and a student of feng shuii.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Donna Johansen00:28:34
Second Vision 06/19/2008Kristin's interview for today is Pastor Ray Fico, a remarkable partially sighted clergyman who has been honored by the Clinton administration for his work with the homelessHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ray Fico00:24:47
Second Vision 06/05/2008Kristin interviews Gurutej Khalsa of The Blessing Center, an expert in Kundalini Yoga, meditation, chanting, and an experiential speaker. Lately, Gurutej has been the subject of much media attention.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Gurutej Khalsa00:29:43
Second Vision 05/29/2008Kristin interviews Maria Zaccaro, an amazing lady with RP, who has a retinal implant and, with her family runs a successful Chicago restaurant and a travel agency.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Maria Zaccaro00:24:29
Second Vision 05/22/2008Kristin interviews the Director of Public Affairs at Guidedogs for the Blind, Michael Hingson. He and his dog Roselle survived the 9/11 attack on the World Trade CenterHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Michael Hingson00:25:31
Second Vision 02/01/2008Kristin interviews Judy Delgado, director of the Macular Degeneration Partnership in Los AngelesHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Judy Delgado00:32:59
Second Vision 01/07/2008Kristin interviews Bruce Atchison, author of "Deliverance From Jericho - 6 years in a blind school"Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Bruce Atchison00:30:07
Second Vision 01/15/2008Steve Gladstone, an actor who lost his vision to RP, portrays sighted characters in film, television and on stage. Kristin speaks with him about his experiences as an actor, as the president of Florida's Screen Actors Guild chapter, and about his life and family. Steve, also a playwright and lyricist whose collaborative work received the 1999 ASCAP Musical Theatre Award, serves on the National SAG Performers with Disabilities Committee.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Steve Gladstone00:40:22
Second Vision 12/05/2007Kristin interviews Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless records and Sub City. Louis strives to combine the worlds of music and charity by creating a business model where a company's strengths and resources are combined with its conscience. A native of Los Angeles, Louis was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 19. Despite having a degenerative eye condition with no current treatments or cure, he became a director and producer of music videos. In 1993 he founded his first record company, Hopeless Records, which has released over 130 albums and sold over 3 million records, many of which have made the Billboard Top 200. His Sub City imprint label has raised more than a million dollars in contributions for various non-profits, including a South Central drop-in center - "A Place Called Home".Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Louis Posen00:43:08
Second Vision 10/29/2007Kristin speaks with representatives of Foundation Fighting Blindness about their Vision Walk, scheduled for Sunday, November 4th at UCLA. Jennifer Hecker, Events Manager for FFB, talks about the logistics of the walk and how to participate. Joining them is Colette Kramer, Family Walk Chair, whose family is affected by a dominant form of RP, causing many family members, including her children, to lose vision. Proceeds from the Walk will help support research in promising areas such as genetics, gene therapy, retinal cell transplantation, and artificial retinal implants.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Jennifer Hecker & Colette Kramer00:39:53
Second Vision 10/10/2007Kristin speaks first with last weeks guest, author Aliene Hughes, about her upcoming book and her friendship with our second guest Jane Merrill, Ph.D., who works at the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles. Jane heads the Visually Impaired Service Team (VIST) program, working with military personnel with significant vision loss. In addition to working with veterans who, later in life, lose vision to diabetes or macular degeneration, Jane also works with young military personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan who have lost vision in combat.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guests: Aliene Hughes & Jane Merrill00:52:00
Second Vision 10/10/2007Kristin is back with a new show. An interesting and unique way to teach children about disabilities and service dogs. Her guest is Aliene Hughes, author of "Lovie Foster Friends", a book created to help children connect with special needs people through the wonderful use of service dogs.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Aliene Hughes00:38:21
Second Vision 10/10/2007Anita joins Kristin to discuss the important role of Independent Living Skills Training in the rehabilitation of a person with impaired sight. Anita will talk specifically about steps that can help people with low vision remain independent. To learn more about Independent Living Skills, go to www.low-vision.org.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Anita00:37:11
Second Vision 10/10/2007They discuss the California Department of Rehabilitation and their mission to assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently. To learn more about Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, visit www.low-vision.orgHost: Kristin Macdonald00:36:46
Second Vision 10/10/2007Omega-3 Fats are being studied in the latest Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) by our National Eye Institute. Joyce Nettleton is the editor of the Fats of Life web site, www.fatsoflife.com.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Joyce Nettleton00:35:57
Second Vision 10/10/2007UV Safety Month. Kristin recognizes UV Safety Month with Pat Jordan, Public Information Manager of The Center for the Partially Sighted. They discuss sunlight and other risk factor for eye diseases and talk about lighting as a component in seeing.Host: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Patricia Jordan00:39:56
Second Vision 10/10/2007Dr. Bill Takeshita from The Center for the Partially Sighted, discusses what it means to be partially sighted and/or legally blind from his first-hand experience. He also talks about new technology and rehabilitation instruction to help individuals with impaired sight. To learn more about Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, visit www.low-vision.orgHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Bill Takeshita00:36:57
Second Vision 10/10/2007Kristin speaks with Dr. Pam Thompson, R.N., Ph.D., Psychosocial Services Director at The Center for the Partially Sighted. They discuss emotional adjustments to vision loss, including depression that can accompany a sudden loss of vision. The Center for the Partially Sighted was one of the first agencies to address the emotional needs of people with impaired sight and to provide therapists to help with adjustments to living with impaired sight. To learn more about Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, visit www.low-vision.orgHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Dr. Pam Thompson00:40:44
Second Vision 10/10/2007Kristin interviews Ben Uphues, manager of "Dining in the Dark". Offered on Friday and Saturday nights at Opaque in the Hyatt Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, one of West Hollywood's hottest restaurants. The concept of having dinner in the dark served by waiters who are visually impaired started in Europe. Learn more about it at www.darkdining.comHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Ben Uphues00:36:42
Second Vision 04/16/2007An introduction to the Center for the Partially Sighted and to living with low vision, what it is and how it differs from functional blindness. To learn more about Low Vision rehabilitation services, visit www.low-vision.orgHost: Kristin Macdonald, Guest: Patricia Jordan00:41:32

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