The See-Through Podcast

Episode 126 | In this bittersweet episode, 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughlance.com/merch ------------------------- SOCIAL LINKS: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@seethroughlance Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughlance TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughlance Twitter: https://twitter.com/seethroughlance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughlance Website: https://www.seethroughlance.com/  

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 wife's Cystic Fibrosis reshaped his perspective on vision loss, how he joined a dangerous paddleboard expedition by withholding the fact that he's legally blind, how he creates content, and much more! 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- SUPPORT STE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vi_guy/ The RP Show: https://www.youtube.com/@therpshow ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/ ------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:14 - Is Blindness a Spectrum? 00:32:37 - On Traveling 00:39:18 - Work & "Spend Your Time" 01:09:04 - His Wife, Anna 01:28:20 - On Not Having Kids 01:31:31 - RP Diagnosis Story 02:02:02 - Designing Your Life 02:18:41 - Content Creation 02:37:15 - Paddle Board Story 02:48:10 - Using Friends as Guides 02:57:59 - Closing  

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 short of extraordinary. Is she the real-life Rip Van Winkle? Find out in this unforgettable conversation. 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- SUPPORT BETH: Buy Her Book: https://a.co/d/e7jS8uw Her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bethpizzarello Her Website: https://www.bethpizzarello.com/ ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- SUPPORT MICHAEL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_rockafellow/ ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- ROB SEARS LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlindFocusRS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robsearsofficial/ Website: https://www.robsears.io/home Rob's Interview with Lance: https://youtu.be/zLvCJSeajnM?si=wm1LXUgw0pr8Am-1 ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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 is a video editor living with a rare and incurable eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (or RP for short). In most cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- JOSH BOYKIN LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshBoykinCyreal X (Twitter): twitter.com/Cyrealist ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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 journey with vision loss. He also dives into the personal "why" behind his commitment to staying active. 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests. ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- EVAN SCHWERBROCK LINKS: Website: https://www.caneandablefitness.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caneandablefitness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caneandablefitness6999  ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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 employee or new hire, and offers a unique perspective on how DEI initiatives don't always have the intended positive impact. 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 cases, RP causes legal-blindness by the age of 40. Now 34, Lance uses SEE-THROUGH as a platform to explore his inevitable future of blindness through his transparent conversations with his guests.  ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- JOSH BARLOG LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbarlog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjoshb/ ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- GUEST LINKS: Kiana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretty_blind_baseballer ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/  

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! ------------------------- SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH: Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch ------------------------- GUEST LINKS: Krista Webb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindlove.woodburning/ ------------------------- FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JRSPEO Instagram: https://instagram.com/seethroughpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seethroughpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/seethroughpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seethroughpod Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/