Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

Dr. Sandee AuD Pediatric Audiologist CODA (Child of a deaf adult) Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 15- Sandee, AuD Listen as Sandee shares that amazing story about how growing up a CODA influenced her choice to become an audiologist. Sandee is on the board of No Limits for Deaf Children. You can find more information about this amazing organization here: https://www.nolimitsforde...

Dr. Michelle Hu, AuD Pediatric Audiologist Hard of Hearing Mama “My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?” course for parents (For 15% off use the code HMT15 at check out) www.mamahuhears.com www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/ Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode:14 Michelle Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their ow...

You are in for a special treat today! May is Better Hearing and Speech month, so I will highlighting professionals who work with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.  To start us off first up is Alexis. She was my kid counselor years ago at Bear Lake Lions Camp in Michigan for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. Alexis is a deaf adult, and is currently in the last year of Audiology schoo...

Listen today as I interview Claire. Her son was identified as profoundly deaf just before the Pandemic shut down in 2020. Claire shares how she wrestled with the decision to get her son implanted with cochlear implants or not at 10 months.  Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 12: Claire Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is...

Episode 11: Mama Interview: Miranda....CHARGE Syndrome and how one mom has blessed many moms lives Listen today as I interview Miranda. Miranda’s daughter was born with CHARGE syndrome (coloboma, heart defects, atresia choanae, growth retardation, genital abnormalities, and ear abnormalities) This really is a must listen to if your child has just been identified with hearing loss. Miranda shares s...

Listen today as I interview Courtney  I met Courtney at the Cochlear Celebration in Nashville a few years ago. Listen as she shares her journey of helping advocate for her daughter from birth to preschool.  If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of t...

Listen today as I interview Gretta. Gretta is my 16 year old daughter who has bilateral mild-profound mixed hearing loss. Gretta shares about going from wearing hearing aids at the age 5, to then one BAHA on a softband, and then 2 BAHAs on a softband, then 2 BAHAs on a soundarc. In 2019 she was bilateral implanted with Medel Bonebridges. Gretta shares how that has changed her life, and also how sh...

Listen today as I interview Kari. Kari’s daughter, Hattie, lost her hearing at 18 months from meningitis, and received bilateral cochlear implants after her hearing loss diagnosis. Kari shares about Hattie's journey from no real language at 18 months to thriving in her mainstream first grade classroom. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome y...

Brittany shares her journey of finding out that her daughter Pearl was born with bilateral moderate/severe sensorineural hearing loss. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. We welcome you into our tribe.  Love to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/4A9VZQDUgy2Mx1316 Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jweFixgOloHrY7g18N4K-...

Listen as Andrea shares her story of find out that her children's hearing loss is caused by Usher's Syndrome.  (For more about Usher's Syndrome information click here: https://www.usher-syndrome.org/ ) If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. We welcome you into our Tribe.  Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmM2EulVPrb4bI7kQVDaKL3...

Sarah is an amazing mama who also happens to be hard of hearing herself. She is an amazing example of what is possible for our children. Listen as she shares her journey of her son's journey hearing loss along with her journey too.  Are you raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing then you are in the right place! Welcome into our Tribe.  Transcript:    https://docs.google....

Listen as I interview Lacey who has a son with unilateral hearing loss identified at birth and aided with hearing aids at age 3.  Willing to share your journey story? Fill out this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QwkpvGWlADEn48b103DM02TF6d9lFJwRbrOAEn3S-q8/edit Transcript of Interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mnhs9vePyfc47n_UxFzJhosL3Ti1sMFRjAdnJQIsrgM/edit?usp=sharing Are y...

Listen as Jess describes her experience of being a pediatric audiologist and having a child with a unilateral hearing loss. Want to be on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CC2Z61r4j129bStW6 Transcript of this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpDuynn-8GBMDF5CiVOiD79L1x52LNJZ0c-jSaug534/edit?usp=sharing Join our Hearing Mamas Tribe Private Facebook Group: https...

Meet Crystal.... a mom of a 2nd grade daughter recently identified with unilateral hearing loss the summer after 1st grade.  We would love to hear your story too! Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/FT2P9QPmChibwTJ59 Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oX-lt7phBUjok89R6xSIhlyLfgjXV8nMtrg3Ij0nUA/edit?usp=sharing This podcast is intended for families to share their own per...

Welcome! So glad you are here. Hi! My name is Gretchen Fors. I am the mother of 5 beautiful children, 3 of whom have 3 different types of hearing loss.  This podcast is for the Mamas who are walking this journey with their beautiful children. As we share our stories and hearts, I hope that we will feel community, love, and connection. You are not walking this journey alone; we are all part of...