Brain Expert: 'If You Have Brain Fog, Fatigue or Burnout — It Might Be Your Eyes!' | Bryce Appelbaum

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

September 10, 2025

Duration

1h 48m

Channel

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

This episode is brought to you by: TIMELINE: Get 25% off your order of Mitopure https://timeline.com/livemore Download my FREE Habit Change Guide HERE: https://links.drchatterjee.com/46vqn9t When we think about improving our health, we often think about changing our diet, increasing how much we move, improving the quality of our sleep and lowering stress, but how many of us think about ‘working’ on our vision? Every day, many of us experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches or poor concentration - and never realise that our eyes might be playing a central role . This week, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneering neuro-optometrist who believes that vision is our most overlooked and underutilised tool for improving how we feel, think and function. Bryce is a board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and founder of MyVisionFirst , where he and his team combine vision therapy with principles from occupational therapy, physical therapy and holistic wellness. Bryce’s expertise includes reorganising the visual brain after concussion, correcting developmental visual delays that interfere with reading and learning and enhancing visual skills to elevate athletic performance. In this incredible conversation, we discuss:

• Why eyesight and vision are not the same, and why most eye tests are missing a vital part of the picture
• How visual processing affects everything from focus and mood to movement, memory and resilience
• The hidden visual problems that are often left undiagnosed in both children and adults, and how these can impact learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
• The neurological impact of concussion and trauma on the visual system, and how it can be rehabilitated
• Why our screen habits are damaging not just our eyes but our brains - and how to reverse the effects
• The power of “vision therapy” to rewire the brain and transform quality of life
• Practical strategies to reduce digital eye strain and support visual health, even if you only have a few minutes a day

Many of us don’t realise just how much our vision influences how we think, feel and perform. In a screen-heavy world, Bryce’s insights show that with the right tools, we can train our eyes and brain to support better health, learning and quality of life at any age. #feelbetterlivemore ---- Connect with Bryce Appelbaum: Website https://www.myvisionfirst.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myvisionfirstoptometry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbryceappelbaum/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbryceappelbaum MyVisionFirst Resources: Take the FREE Vision Assessment: https://bit.ly/3HWdrQA Get the FREE Vision Health Guide: https://bit.ly/3JEeoNZ Get $200 off ScreenFit using code: LIVEMORE at https://www.screenfit.com/livemore #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

  host

  Medical doctor and host of the 'Dr Rangan Chatterjee' podcast/channel focused on lifestyle medicine and health.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, Brain Expert: 'If You Have Brain Fog, Fatigue or Burnout — It Might Be Your Eyes!' | Bryce Appelbaum explores how functional vision drives brain health, focus, and daily performance The conversation distinguishes eyesight (clarity on a chart) from vision (how eyes and brain coordinate to focus, track, converge, and process meaning), arguing many “eye problems” are actually brain-function problems expressed through the eyes.

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