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.

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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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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SUPPORT STE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vi_guy/

The RP Show: https://www.youtube.com/@therpshow

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FOLLOW SEE-THROUGH:

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Website: https://www.seethroughpod.com/

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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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

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SUPPORT BETH:

Buy Her Book: https://a.co/d/e7jS8uw

Her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bethpizzarello

Her Website: https://www.bethpizzarello.com/

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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.

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SUPPORT MICHAEL:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_rockafellow/

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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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

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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

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Minisode 007 | Lance highlights how traditional corporate work culture fails to account for the gray area of vision loss. He explains how blind individuals are often forced to choose between capped SSDI payments or employment that expects them to perform the same duties as their sighted peers for the same pay, despite the unique challenges they face.

SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - 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 future of blindness through transparent conversations with his guests.

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MERCH:

Visit: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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SOCIAL LINKS:

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 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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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JOSH BOYKIN LINKS:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshBoykinCyreal

X (Twitter): twitter.com/Cyrealist

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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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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EVAN SCHWERBROCK LINKS:

Website: https://www.caneandablefitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caneandablefitness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caneandablefitness6999

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Minisode 006 | Lance discusses the psychology behind the decision to use or not use a white cane, and how that choice impacts your life experience.

SEE-THROUGH is hosted by Lance Johnson. Based in New York City, Lance is a video editor living with the eye disease - 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 future of blindness through transparent conversations with his guests.

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MERCH:

Visit: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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SOCIAL LINKS:

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.

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SUPPORT SEE-THROUGH:

Buy Merch: https://seethroughpod.com/merch

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JOSH BARLOG LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbarlog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjoshb/

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