For the first time in six years, our hearing loss community came together online for a national Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) virtual meeting. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces and new ones from all over the country. Alongside Roxana Rotundo and Holly Cohen, I had the pleasure of Continue reading
Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss
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
When Communication Gets Tough, Just Breathe
Sweating in the hot yoga room, I work to hold the posture. I fall out, but try again. And again. It’s a difficult practice, so struggle is to be expected. The teacher reminds us to focus on our breath. We can’t control the heat, or how long she holds the postures, but we can control 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
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
