All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

Hearing loss is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience—but growing research suggests it may play a significant role in brain health and dementia risk. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett, founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, breaks down what the latest science actually shows about the connection between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementia. Drawing on large-scale studies including t...

Hearing loss isn't just about volume—it's about clarity, effort, and exhaustion. For many people, especially in noisy environments like restaurants, church, or family gatherings, even the best hearing aids can fall short. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett explores a new assistive technology that's changing how some people engage in conversation again: real-time captioning glasses. Dr. Garrett sha...

If tinnitus feels louder the moment your head hits the pillow, you're not imagining it—and you're not doing anything wrong. Nighttime silence often makes tinnitus more intrusive, leading many people to rely on fans, white noise, or sound apps just to fall asleep. But is that helpful… or could it be making things worse? In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the truth about using sound at n...

If you've been told to "just get hearing aids" for tinnitus, you might have wondered how amplifying sound could possibly help a noise that feels like it's coming from your head. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett explains why that advice isn't as simplistic as it sounds—and when it's actually supported by neuroscience and clinical research. For many people, tinnitus is closely linked to hearing lo...

Hearing aids can range from a few hundred dollars to well over $6,000—but what are you actually paying for, and is premium technology really worth it? In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett, founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, breaks down the real differences between premium, entry-level, and over-the-counter hearing aids. You'll learn how modern AI and deep neural network processing can dramati...

When hearing aids work well at home but fall apart in noisy places, the problem often isn't the technology—it's the brain. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett explains how long-term hearing loss changes the auditory system and why speech clarity, especially in background noise, requires more than amplification. Many people still struggle even with well-programmed hearing aids, and the reason is sim...

Tinnitus is often treated as a single condition — and that misunderstanding is one of the biggest reasons people struggle to find relief. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the four main types of tinnitus and explains why identifying the correct type is the foundation of effective treatment. You'll learn how primary tinnitus is commonly driven by hearing loss, even when standard hearin...

Hearing loss is often dismissed as an inconvenience—but growing research shows it may be far more important to brain health than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down findings from a major Framingham Heart Study analysis that followed more than 2,100 adults for 15 years and revealed a striking connection between even mild hearing loss and increased dementia risk.   Yo...

If you're living with tinnitus, you've probably asked the question almost everyone asks at some point: Will this ever go away? And if you've been told to "just live with it," that answer can feel frustrating, dismissive, or even hopeless. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down what actually happens with tinnitus over time—based on clinical research and more than two decades of real-world p...

For years, people with hearing loss have been told they had to choose between discretion and performance when it came to hearing aids. If you wanted something invisible, you often had to accept limited power, no streaming, and shorter battery life. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett—founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus—takes a first clinical look at a new completely-in-canal hearing aid that c...

In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett provides a clear, evidence-based update on the Susan Shore tinnitus device—also known as the Auricle system—and where it actually stands in 2026. Many people living with tinnitus are waiting for this technology, but the truth is that the device has not yet received FDA approval, and no public release timeline has been announced. Dr. Garrett explains what the publ...

Choosing the right hearing aid style can feel overwhelming, especially when you're presented with options like RIC, ITE, and BTE without a clear explanation of how they differ. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the real-world strengths and limitations of each style, based on more than 20 years of clinical experience fitting thousands of patients. You'll learn why RIC hearing aids have...

Music places very different demands on the auditory system than speech—and not all hearing aids are built to handle that difference. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus breaks down which hearing aids truly perform best for music lovers in 2026, based on real-world clinical fittings and patient feedback.   If you've ever felt that music sounds flat, distorted, or emo...

If you've ever searched for tinnitus remedies, you've probably come across CoQ10. But does it actually help? In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down what CoQ10 is, why it matters at the cellular level, and what current research shows about its role in tinnitus management. You'll learn how oxidative stress affects the inner ear, which patients may benefit most from supplementation, and why C...

Few things are more frustrating—or embarrassing—than a hearing aid that suddenly squeals in a quiet moment. Whether it happens in church, during a hug, or in a meeting, hearing aid feedback can make people feel self-conscious and unsure if something is wrong with them or their device. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus explains why hearing aids squeal, what acousti...

Many people with tinnitus notice the same frustrating pattern: when stress goes up, the ringing gets worse. For years, patients have known this—but clinicians had no reliable way to measure it objectively. That's changing. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus breaks down a major Apple HRV study conducted with researchers at the University of Michigan. Using data from...

When most people think about hearing care, they think about ears—not brains. But research over the last decade has made one thing clear: hearing loss and brain health are deeply connected. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus explains why cognitive screening should be a routine part of every hearing evaluation. Drawing from major findings in the 2024 Lancet Commissio...

Many people are prescribed medications when tinnitus becomes overwhelming, but very few understand what those medications actually do—or don't do. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett explains why no FDA-approved drug currently exists for tinnitus and breaks down the most common prescriptions patients receive, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, and steroids. You'll learn wh...

Still struggling to hear conversations in noisy places—even after investing in "premium" hearing aids? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In this episode of All Ears: The Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett, audiologist at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in American Fork, Utah, exposes the most common reason hearing aids fail—and the one simple step that can make all the difference...

What if the ringing in your ears isn't just coming from your ears? In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the groundbreaking science behind the gut-brain-ear axis—a new way of understanding tinnitus that connects your digestive system, your brain, and your auditory pathways. For years, tinnitus has been treated as a purely ear-based condition. But recent studies suggest the story may be fa...

Binaural beats are everywhere online, especially in communities searching for tinnitus relief. You'll see videos promising "miracle cures," audio packs claiming to "retrain your brain," and testimonials that sound almost too good to be true. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down what binaural beats actually are, how they affect the brain, and why the science doesn't support the claims you...

Magnesium is one of the most talked-about supplements in the hearing-loss world, but the claims you see online rarely match what the research actually shows. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the real science behind magnesium's role in hearing health—what it helps with, where it falls short, and why timing matters far more than most people realize.   You'll learn why magnesium can pro...

CBD has become one of the most talked-about "solutions" for tinnitus—but the reality is far more complicated than the online hype suggests. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett, a tinnitus specialist with more than two decades of experience, breaks down what CBD can and cannot do for people living with tinnitus. You'll learn why CBD exploded in popularity, what the research actually shows, and why s...

Tinnitus can feel ten times louder at night, especially when the world goes quiet and your brain locks onto the only sound left—the ringing. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett walks through practical, evidence-informed strategies that help people finally get the rest they've been missing. You'll learn why silence magnifies tinnitus, how the stress response fuels sleepless nights, and what you can...

Modern hearing aids can look similar on the surface, but the technology inside them varies dramatically. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the three core pillars that define a truly exceptional hearing aid: the Brain, the Body, and the Bridge. You'll learn how today's AI-driven sound processing improves speech clarity, reduces auditory load, and supports better communication in noisy...