Cochlear Implant Journey

In this episode, Helen shares her personal experience with cochlear implants and the profound impact it has had on her quality of life. She discusses her battle with hearing-loss-related depression and the various methods she tried to combat it before receiving the implant. Helen vividly describes the immediate positive changes she noticed post-surgery, such as improved social interactions, enhanc...

In this episode, Helen shares her personal experience living with a cochlear implant. She discusses the practicality of using the device daily, including why and when she wears it and the necessary maintenance. Helen also delves into the period of adjustment and the challenges she faced, including learning to identify new sounds. This episode offers a deeply personal insight into cochlear implants...

In this brief chat, Helen talks with Anna about life after her cochlear implant. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Concerns 00:25 Initial Experiences Post-Implant 01:25 Adjusting to Life with the Implant 01:45 Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms 02:22 Concluding Thoughts on Life Post-Implant For a transcript of this episode, visit my Substack: https://helenwrites1.substack.com/p/after-the-cochlear-...

In this episode, Helen shares her personal journey from living with hearing loss to making the life-changing decision to get a cochlear implant.  00:00 Introduction: Nervous About the Cochlear Implant 00:06 Deciding to Get the Implant 00:49 Early Hearing Loss and Diagnosis 01:12 Life Before the Implant 02:41 Challenges with Hearing Aids 03:37 Concerns and Risks of the Surgery To see the transcript...