The Science of Healthy Hearing

For this episode of The Science of Healthy Hearing, we are doing something a little bit different. Recently, Lions Hearing Clinic Audiologist Pia Nairn was interviewed for the Purple Pen Podcast about Tinnitus. Pia specialises in helping clients with management and treatment of Tinnitus. In our clinics we see clients every day who are struggling with hearing loss and one common issue is Tinnitus....

In this episode, two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Bird discusses her recent diagnosis of Usher Syndrome , a rare but debilitating condition leading to deaf-blindness which to date is incurable. Reggie shares her story and highlights the importance of raising awareness and her support for research into treatments and a cure We are then joined by Principal Research Fellow Dr Elaine Wong and Surgeo...

In this episode Dr Rob Eikelboom helps us understand that we should see hearing as part of the whole body, and how it is connected to many aspects of health and illness, and how illness or injury can affect hearing or vice versa. Contact Us enquiries@earscience.org.au www.earscience.org.au Learn more about our research Facebook , YouTube , LinkedIn , Twitter

In this episode, Audiologist Jordan Bishop guides us through all our questions in a Hearing 101 session.  Jordan will share with us the signs of hearing loss, strategies to protect our hearing, how we can manage hearing loss, manage ear wax and more to help us maintain healthy hearing. Contact Us enquiries@earscience.org.au www.earscience.org.au Learn more about our research Facebook , YouTube , L...

In this episode, Dr Tommy Lai, General Practitioner and Director of MedOne Medical Centre will discuss the GPs role in caring for your hearing health.  We highlight how GPs, Audiologists and ENTs work together to care for your ear and hearing health and help you understand who to go to for help with your hearing. Contact Us enquiries@earscience.org.au www.earscience.org.au Learn more about our res...

In this episode, we mark World Hearing Day 2023, Technical Lead for Ear and Hearing Health at the World Health Organisation Dr Shelly Chadha, highlights the crisis in hearing health that the world is facing and what the WHO in their 2023 campaign “Hearing Care for All, Let’s Make it a Reality” is doing to helping address the crisis.  Contact Us enquiries@earscience.org.au www.earscience.org.au Lea...

In this episode, Scientist and Chief Operator Office of Research at Ear Science David Sly will share with us the latest research on the phenomenon of Hidden Hearing Loss.  Every day clients walk into hearing clinics around the world concerned about their hearing, yet hearing tests show that they have ‘normal’ hearing. What is this, and what can you do if you’re experiencing it?  Contact Us enquiri...

February 25th is Cochlear Implant Awareness Day.  In this Special Episode for audiologists and healthcare professionals,  Senior Implant Audiologist & Cochlear Implant Research Lead Dr Cathy Sucher talks with Jody French who is a Cochlear Implant recipient.  Cathy and Jody will discuss some early findings from a recent study that has revealed a clearer view of why referral for Cochlear Implant...

Qualified Audiologist Daniel Gerace shares with us how the latest research on the impact of hearing loss is guiding clinical care. He shares how technology such as invisible hearing aids, Bluetooth enabled devices, connectivity to smartphones and TVs is helping people feel empowered to take control of their hearing and experience the world in full sound!  In this episode, you will learn 1.18 | How...

Senior Implant Audiologist Ronel Chester-Browne will share with us her knowledge & insights into Cochlear Implants. This marvelous Australian invention truly changes lives & now-a-days Cochlear Implants are routinely recommended for when hearing aids are just not enough. In this episode, you will learn 1.00 | What are cochlear implants? Differences between hearing aid & implant? 2.04 |...

Dr Dona Jayakody is a world-leading researcher who is pioneering research into the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. In this episode, we will talk to Dona about how and why Hearing Loss contributes to cognitive decline, and how we can reduce the risk of dementia as we all get older.  In this episode, you will learn 1.10 | What is cognitive decline? What are 'normal' memory...

In this episode, Founding Director of Ear Science Institute Australia, Professor Marcus Atlas will unpack the latest research in curing hearing loss & what the future might hold.   But how long do we wait for a cure? 2.00 | Why is hearing so important? 2.13 | What has Ear Science been doing to help with hearing loss? 3.05 | What is the prevalence of hearing loss, who does it affect & how h...

In this episode, Audiologist Dr Bec Bennett will share with us some of her latest research into some of the less understood aspects of Hearing Loss – the social and emotional impacts. Bec’s research confirms that many people with Hearing Loss experience feelings of loneliness, feeling left out, embarrassment, or worry about hearing or saying the wrong thing. This may also contribute to anxiety or...

In this episode, Qualified Audiologist & tinnitus specialist Sasha Benatar helps us understand this common condition.  What it is, what causes it and how can it be treated.  In this episode, you will learn 1:10 | Overview of tinnitus 2:30 | Is it curable? 3:06 | What causes tinnitus? 5:50 | How do people experience tinnitus? 7.28 | Non-invasive tinnitus, versus those for whom their tinnitus is...

Welcome to the Ear Science Podcast, the science of healthy hearing proudly presented by Ear Science Institute Australia, a not-for-profit medical research institute. In this podcast, we will bring you into our world, the world of ear and hearing science. Together with our guest speakers, we will discuss the latest ear and hearing research and what it means to you. Hosted by Dan Van Der Meer, Digit...