Last month I stood in front of a room full of PhD-level hearing scientists and told them what hearing loss actually feels like from the inside — something they spend their careers studying but that many of them may never fully experience. These are the people studying the hair cells, synapses, and biological machinery of Continue reading
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Why I Spent a Class Period Talking to Future Audiologists
I recently returned from the World Congress of Audiology in Seoul, where I presented on the importance and impact of including the voices of people living with hearing loss in audiologist training. I also shared two posters, one on the skills it takes to live well with hearing loss and another on what person-centered care Continue reading
How Attitude Shifts Can Transform Your Hearing Loss Journey
I just returned from the American Academy of Audiology’s annual conference, where I had the opportunity to present on one of my favorite topics: how our attitudes about hearing loss shape everything — our confidence, our relationships, our willingness to try new tools, and ultimately, how well we actually do living with it. It’s a Continue reading
Living with Hearing Loss 2025 Wrap-Up
Thank you for making our community a welcoming and enriching environment for more than 10 years! 2025 has been another busy year of writing, speaking, and hearing access consulting! And of course, We Hear You screenings and Hear & Beyond book signings! I look forward to many more events in the future! Most Viewed Posts of 2025 Our top posts of 2025 Continue reading
Are You Trying Hard Enough to Hear?
Hearing loss is tough for the person who has it, but it can also be frustrating for friends and family. Many of the behavioral changes needed to make communication easier — facing the person with hearing loss, speaking one at a time, enunciating in a clear and steady voice — are up to them. This Continue reading
