The Survival Podcast

Expert Council Q&A – Epi-3778

Dec 18, 2025
Andy McCann shares eye health tips, including effective vision exercises and personal anecdotes from his optometry family. Dr. Joel Nandy (Dr. Bones) discusses amblyopia, its causes, and treatment strategies. Dog trainer Joel Riles provides practical potty-training techniques to help pet owners. Firearms expert Mike Molito recommends ideal first deer rifles for young hunters, weighing calibers and recoil. Herbalist Carrie explains how to distinguish between thistle and teasel, highlighting their medicinal uses.
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INSIGHT

No Clear U.S. Mission In Syria

  • Jack Spierka states there is no legitimate reason for U.S. troops to be in Syria and questions the mission's purpose.
  • He highlights recent deaths of National Guard soldiers as evidence the deployment is unnecessary and dangerous.
ADVICE

Exercise Your Eyes Daily

  • Andy McCann recommends exercising your eyes by alternating focus between near and far objects to strengthen ocular muscles.
  • He also suggests trying pinhole glasses and short 60-second drills at stoplights to measure improvement.
INSIGHT

Lazy Eye Is A Neural Development Problem

  • Joel Nandy (Dr. Bones) explains amblyopia is a brain development issue, not just an eye problem.
  • Early treatment before age seven yields the best outcomes; treatments force the brain to use the weaker eye.
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