• Welcome to the Better Eyesight Podcast
    May 1 2019

    Dr. William H. Bates, the holistic ophthalmologist who pioneered the field of natural vision improvement, published a monthly magazine called Better Eyesight from July 1919 to June 1930.

    Now, a century later, a group of natural vision educators and Bates Method teachers are creating the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is a monthly podcast that reads the entire Better Eyesight magazine collection from exactly 100 years ago to the month, while also providing expert commentary on the material.

    Instead of having to read all 11 years worth of magazine articles yourself, we're going to read them out loud for you! That way, you can close and rest your eyes or do some other vision enhancing practices while you listen and learn.

    Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Joy Van Der Werf will be your two main co-hosts, but you'll also be hearing from dozens of other natural vision educators from all over the world to get a range of explanations of Dr. Bates' powerful principles and practices.

    You can support the show by becoming a Patreon supporter at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight

    There are varying levels of involvement ranging from becoming a Better Eyesight Listener where you get access to the full audio recording of the magazine, to becoming a Better Eyesight League Member where you get access to monthly group discussions online with other visionaries, all the way to becoming a Better Eyesight Student where you get to work directly one-on-one with a Certified Bates Method Teacher either online or locally in your area.

    This eleven year vision quest will not only teach you more about Dr. William Bates, his lasting legacy, and the incredibly transformational method he developed, but it will also provide you with professional commentary and modern-day explanations that will help take your natural vision improvement experience to the next level.

    Just imagine how much better your vision could be by June 2030!

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    23 mins
  • There Should Be A Better Eyesight League! with Nathan Oxenfeld
    Jun 1 2019

    We are ONE MONTH away from the official launch of the Better Eyesight Podcast!

    In May 2019 you were introduced to the Better Eyesight Podcast by Nathan Oxenfeld and learned a little bit about him.

    This month, he will be reading an article from the February 1922 publication of Better Eyesight titled "There Should Be A Better Eyesight League!", which is what inspired Nathan to reform the Better Eyesight League in the form of this podcast in the 21st century!

    Keep an eye out for another mini episode before the official launch in July 2019 where you'll learn a little bit more about your other co-host, Esther Joy Van Der Werf.

    The official website of the Better Eyesight Podcast is now live!
    You'll be able to find all the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes @ www.bettereyesightpodcast.com

    Better Eyesight Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow us @ instagram.com/bettereyesightpodcast

    Want to support the show or get more involved? Head over to www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to get access to all the full episodes, join the Better Eyesight League to participate in a monthly online discussion group, or to actually work with a Bates Method teacher in your area or online. Thank you!

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    22 mins
  • Meet Your Co-Host: Esther Joy van der Werf
    Jun 20 2019

    Last month you got to know the creator of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld. Now, with the official launch less than two weeks away, you'll get to know the main co-host, Esther Joy van der Werf.

    Esther is based in Ojai, California and has been teaching natural vision improvement for 20 years. Listen to this mini-episode to learn more about her natural vision improvement journey!

    Visit her website www.visionsofjoy.org for even more information.

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    8 mins
  • 001: July 1919 with Nathan Oxenfeld & Esther Joy van der Werf
    Jul 1 2019

    In the first official episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, co-hosts Nathan Oxenfeld and Esther Van Der Werf read through the very first Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in July 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article.

    Better Eyesight, July 1919
    A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses

    • Article 1: The Flashing Cure
    • Article 2: Foreword
    • Article 3: Fundamental Facts
    • Article 4: Central Fixation
    • Article 5: A Teacher’s Experience
    • Article 6: Army Officer Cures Himself

    Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the July 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 002: August 1919 with Nathan Oxenfeld & Greg Marsh
    Aug 1 2019

    In the second episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Greg Marsh read through the second Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in August 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article.

    Better Eyesight, August 1919
    A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses

    • Article 1: How To Use The Snellen Test Card: for the Prevention and Cure of Imperfect Sight in Children
    • Article 2: A House Built On Sand
    • Article 3: The Prevention Of Myopia: Methods That Failed
    • Article 4: The Prevention and Cure of Myopia and Other Errors of Refraction: A Method That Succeeded
    • Article 5: The Story of Emily

    Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the August 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher.

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • 003: September 1919 with Esther Joy van der Werf & Kate Keilman
    Sep 2 2019

    In the third episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Van Der Werf and Kate Keilman read through the third Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in September 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article.

    Better Eyesight, September 1919
    A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses

    • Article 1: The Flashing Cure
    • Article 2: Vision And Education
    • Article 3: The Doctor's Story
    • Article 4: Lying A Cause Of Myopia
    • Article 5: Cured In Fifteen Minutes

    Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the September 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher.

    More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com

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    46 mins
  • 004: October 1919 with Esther Joy van der Werf & Nathan Oxenfeld
    Oct 1 2019

    In the fourth episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Van Der Werf and Nathan Oxenfeld read through the fourth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in October 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article.

    Better Eyesight, October 1919
    A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses

    • Article 1: The Swinging Cure

    • Article 2: Simultaneous Retinoscopy

    • Article 3: Floating Specks

    • Article 4: Correspondence Treatment

    Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the October 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher.

    More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com

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    40 mins
  • 005: November 1919 with Nathan Oxenfeld & Dr. Ray Gottlieb O.D.
    Nov 1 2019

    In the fifth episode of the Better Eyesight PodcastNathan Oxenfeld and Dr. Ray Gottlieb read through the fifth Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in November 1919. Exactly one hundred years later, these two Bates Method teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. William H. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article.

    Better Eyesight, November 1919
    A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses

    • Article 1: The Memory Cure

    • Article 2: Reason And Authority

    • Article 3: The Effect Of Light Upon The Eyes

    • Article 4: Two Points Of View (Better Eyesight League Only)

    Visit www.patreon.com/bettereyesight to become a member of the Better Eyesight League and get full access to the episodes, a PDF copy of the November 1919 edition of Better Eyesight, join in monthly online league discussions, and even get coaching from a certified Bates Method teacher.

    More information at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com

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    1 hr and 38 mins