I love the theater. I even dabbled in performing in college. But as my hearing loss progressed, enjoying a show got harder. The hush before the curtain and the energy in the room came with an asterisk. Will the assistive listening system work tonight? Will I have to track down an usher to replace a Continue reading
Break the Stigma
Why Is Hearing Loss Still a Punchline?
Progress is being made. People walk around with all sorts of things hanging out of their ears these days, and nobody bats an eye. Apple and other consumer brands have entered the hearing technology space. Captions are everywhere. It’s a better time to have hearing loss than ever before. And yet, the stigma remains. The Continue reading
What Motherhood Taught Me About Hearing Loss
I spent years hiding my hearing loss. I was embarrassed by it, determined to keep it invisible. Then I became a mother — and everything changed. My story actually begins with my father. As a child, I watched him struggle silently with his own hearing issues — growing his hair long to cover his ears, Continue reading
Hearing Hacks for the Holiday Season
Make this holiday season more hearing-loss-friendly with practical tips to reduce stress, prevent listening fatigue, and stay connected with family and friends. Key Takeaways 🎄 Plan ahead to set yourself up for communication success. 🕯️ Create spaces that support communication—good lighting, low noise, and smart tech. 💬 Speak up about your needs and don’t fake Continue reading
Hearing Loss Exhaustion: When Listening Becomes Too Much
Do you ever get hearing loss exhaustion? I sometimes do — especially on days that demand extra listening. Conferences, family gatherings, even long dinners out can leave me completely spent. When everyone talks at once, my focus vanishes fast. Once, I walked out of an event just to save my sanity. I now refer to Continue reading
