empowEar Audiology

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me in a conversation with Dr. Stacey Lim, AuD., Ph. D., CCC-A who is an Assistant Professor of Audiology at Central Michigan University.  Dr. Lim has both a personal and professional journey in the field of audiology. Her research and publication areas include cochlear implantation, aural rehabilitation, language and literacy development an...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! One good ear is all you need, right?  Join me for a special episode about Unilateral Hearing Loss with Dr. Anita Jeyakumar, MD, MS.  In this episode we dig deeper into the impact of unilateral hearing loss as well as non medical and medical solutions.  Dr. Jeyakumar has over 20 years of experience in the field of otolaryngology.  She received he...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! My Battle Call! Join me as I sit down with Valli Gideons for a real, authentic conversation about raising her two children with cochlear implants and how she turned her journalism background into her “Battle Call” to help families and professionals around the world.  Valli is a military bride, who writes about navigating through the fog of raisi...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me for an inspirational interview with Dr. Samantha Kesteloot as she shares her experience growing up as a twin in the public school system in Michigan with bilateral hearing loss.  Samantha’s hearing journey led her down the path of educational audiology.  Dr. Samantha Kesteloot is now an educational audiologist with Trenton's Oral Pr...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?  Join me in learning more about an amazing new course, resources, and videos for parents of children with hearing loss (and for professionals too).  Dr. Michelle Hu has combined her 38 years of personal experiences with her 12 years of professional expertise as a pediatric audiologist to help navigate the jou...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a trasncript of the episode Join me in this special podcast remix of the Facebook Live event on Back to School Hot Topics with Dr. Cheryl DeConde Johnson and Dr. Lisa Cannon.  Cheryl is internationally recognized for her extensive expertise in the field of educat...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Exactly 1 Year ago today the empowEAr audiology podcast was released.  Today is not only a celebration of 1 year, but also a celebration of the 25 th episode.  25 is a great # to celebrate whether it is a birthday, anniversary, or the 25 th empowEAR audiology podcast.  What are you waiting to celebrate?  I encourage you to believe in yourself an...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me in an inspiring and influential conversation with Jaime Vernon.  We all face trials and tribulations in our life, and Jaime shares how her own personal trial led her to imagine, invent, invent, and inspire Songs for Sounds.  Jaime shares her story of finding out that her daughter, Lexi, was diagnosed with profound bilateral hearing loss....

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! What is bimodal hearing? Take a listen to the latest empowEAR Audiology podcast with Dr. Rene Gifford to find out more. In this episode Dr. Gifford goes deeper into what bimodal hearing is, what the criteria for candidacy, what are the outcomes for bimodal hearing, benefits and challenges of bimodal hearing and much more.  Dr. Gifford  is curren...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Take a listen to this empowering, inspiring podcast about CHAMPIONS!  In this podcast I sit down with Julianna Hebert and Andrew Hebert from HearStrong.  HearStrong is a not for profit organization built around recognizing and sharing stories of remarkable individuals with hearing loss in order to empower others to be inspired.  With over 200 ch...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! “We are living in a day and age where it doesn’t have to be about I can’t anymore; it’s a matter of finding the right solutions and having the right support behind you”.  You will not want to miss this empowEARing conversation with Sam Atcherson, Ph. D. as he shares his journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant.  Dr. Atcherson describes how...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Meet Karin Weiser.  British by birth, global by choice. Karin has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents. Extensive travel, European roots and cultural savviness give her a license to operate globally.  Karin is an International Business Coach (ICF) and writer. She is ambitious in helping international professionals write the...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! “The ability to understand and remember what you hear can affect your ability to have a good life” quotes Dr. Alexander.  Join me today in an energized episode with Dr. Angela Alexander as she shares her personal and professional expertise in the area of auditory processing.  Angela Alexander, Au. D., CCC-A, MNZAS, graduated from the University...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me for a conversation with Dr. Marc Brennan as we talk about experiences growing up with hearing loss and reframing challenges and advantages. Dr Brennan brings both a personal and research perspective to the field of audiology.  Dr Brennan  graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his bachelor's and master's in com...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me for the “Get It” moments podcast as 4 moms share the importance of parent-to-parent support while raising a child/children who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Research articles and organizations provide service models recognizing the importance of family well being.  In this interview, Nancy, Maggie, Stephanie, and Tina bravely share the...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Peer to peer connections are critical, and this interview actively demonstrates how having a common challenge creates an immediate bond. Today, I introduce to you Michelle Hu. Through our shared Audiology mentor, we were introduced through email.  Our connection was immediate!  Dr. Michelle Hu is a pediatric audiologist originally from Kent, OH...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me in the latest empowEAR Audiology episode as I sit down with a respected leader in the field of audiology, Dr. Ryan McCreery.  Dr. McCeery is the Director of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital. During this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of research in the field of audiology as well as his own research direc...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Hear-O defined by Dr. Spangler:  a positive mentor, support, role model, and friend who shares the hearing loss journey.  It is a gift to be able to have a lifelong peer mentor that understands firsthand the hearing journey.  Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Karen MacIver-Lux for a heartwarming interview about the importance of hav...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listening Fun!!!  This was the theme and vibe of this interview. Join me as I sit down with Deanna Magda for a vibrant conversation about how to make listening fun when you serve students with hearing loss.  Deanna is a young, committed, creative teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in New Jersey. She is also advancing her knowledge through worki...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week, I have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Erin Schafer, who is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Audiology at the University of Northern Texas. Dr. Schafer has an extensive resume of teaching, research, publications, grants, and national and international podium presentations at conferences. She is the current edit...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Are you ready to LEAD? I am excited to share this podcast with all of our listeners on the topic of leadership.  I had the opportunity to sit down with Janet DesGeorges who is a published writer, international speaker, and co-founder and Executive Director of Hands and Voices, a movement and organization dedicated to supporting families who have...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode This week I am thrilled to sit down with a great friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Walker who is an assistant professor at the University of Iowa where she teaches and is the director of the Pediatric Audiology Lab.   In this episode...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This episode has special meaning as I approach my 1 year cochlear implant birthday; the honor to interview my own CI surgeon, Dr. Oliver Adunka. Oliver Adunka, MD, FACS, is the Director of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  Dr. Ad...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Happy 1 year CI Birthday to ME!!  Join me today as I reflect on the past year and celebrate the joys and challenges of my cochlear implant journey.  In this episode I share about the “what ifs”, the little voice in my head, the phone call, the consultation, the surgery, and activation.  What an amazing year it has been and I am excited to celebr...

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week I am inspired to sit down with two young women who have both been an integral part of the campUS experience.  campUS is an overnight camp for teens with hearing loss focusing on successful transition and leadership skills. Our first guest is Dr. Katie Colborn, pediatric audiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who served as a ca...