The Tinnitus Room with Dr Gladys Sanda

Tinnitus does not have to become your whole identity.  Dr. Gladys Sanda and Dr. Emily Hensarling unpack why the real breakthrough is not chasing a cure, but learning how to change your response, calm your nervous system, and move forward with confidence. For anyone stuck in the 2 a.m. Google spiral, this conversation cuts through the noise.  Emily explains why tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease,...

For many people, tinnitus becomes a source of grief, anxiety and a daily battle with something you cannot switch off. Dr Ashley Wiltshire knows this firsthand. As a physician and reproductive endocrinologist, she understands the medical side of tinnitus and hearing loss. She also lives with both. In this episode she courageously shares her story, from childhood tinnitus that was once just backgrou...

Craig lived with mild tinnitus for over 20 years. Then in 2023, everything changed. A strange vibrating sensation in his left ear turned into constant tinnitus, sudden hearing loss, hyperacusis to low frequency sounds, and vertigo attacks that left him unable to stand. In this episode, Craig shares what it was like to hit a breaking point during a full blown spike, the panic attack that followed,...

Tinnitus is invisible. But its impact on your relationships is very real. In this episode, I explore how tinnitus can lead to withdrawal, guilt and isolation, and more importantly, how to find your way back to the people who matter. I will share how to explain tinnitus to the people in your life, what to ask for from them, and why warm, stimulating connection is one of the most powerful tools in y...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jennifer Gans, licensed psychologist and founder of mindfultinnitusrelief.com. She shares a very different way of understanding tinnitus, and explains why many people feel stuck with it for years. Most people are told tinnitus is something they have to live with, manage, or hope will go away. Dr. Gans explains why, in many cases, tinnitus is better understood as a...

In this episode, I speak with Emma about her journey with tinnitus after noise exposure, and how she moved from despair to living a full life again. We cover: ​Telling people about her tinnitus, without it defining you or your self worth ​Finding new passions and building a meaningful life alongside it ​What she would avoid doing if she developed tinnitus for the first time ​Tinnitus spikes and ho...

In this episode, I speak with Nick about his journey with tinnitus, and why he was convinced he was the one person who would never habituate. We cover: Believing he was the worst tinnitus case and could never recover The fear of never living a normal life again Navigating grief alongside the onset of tinnitus Intrusive thoughts and the obsession to constantly fix the sound How OCD patterns and rea...

In this episode, I speak with Mike about his journey with tinnitus which spans over more than three decades, and what changed when it suddenly became impossible to ignore. We cover: Living with tinnitus for 30 years Why longstanding tinnitus can become distressing later in life How his journey with tinnitus is comparable to his journey in diabetes Moving from cynicism to being ready to embrace tin...

In this episode, I speak with Philip about his journey with tinnitus and sudden hearing loss. We cover: How his sudden hearing loss first developed Habituating to tinnitus for over a decade What it was like when tinnitus returned The practical mindfulness tools he uses day to day How he regulates his nervous system and reduces fear How these experiences led him to support others with tinnitus This...

In this episode, I speak with Amit about his journey with tinnitus over the past 3 years. We talk about how tinnitus first developed, how his early consultations with ENT shaped his understanding, and what shifted when he began to look at tinnitus through a different lens. Amit shares how mindfulness and Qigong supported his nervous system, why working with a coach mattered, and how he navigated t...

Denise first developed tinnitus in her teens. Over time, she habituated and learned to live with it, believing she understood what tinnitus was and how it worked. For many years, it stayed in the background. Later in life, her tinnitus changed. That shift prompted her to look at it again, this time more deeply. In doing so, she realised that what she thought tinnitus was earlier in life was only p...

When Kenneth first developed tinnitus, it felt overwhelming and intrusive. Tinnitus affected his sleep, focus and confidence in daily life. Like many people, he spent a long time trying to understand why it was happening and how to make it stop. In this episode, we talk about how Kenneth’s relationship with tinnitus has changed over time and what helped him regain a sense of steadiness and control...

Daphne, is a 34 year old journalist and podcast producer, who developed tinnitus in her mid-20s. She struggled a lot in those early years. She felt alone, worried about what her future would look like. With time she reached habituation. Motherhood brought a setback. In this episode we talk about how she is now navigating tinnitus, as the mother of young children. She shares: what her early struggl...