The Hearing Journal Podcast

Dr. D'Anne Rudden speaks with Dr. Gabrielle Saunders about some of the gray areas of audiology, such as the nuanced relationship between hearing aids, dementia, and hearing loss.   Dr. Saunders is a Senior Research Fellow at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness at the University of Manchester and is affiliated with the VA Rehabilitation R&D National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory R...

Dr. Rudden and Dr. Saunders continue the conversation by tackling the tough question of whether the audiology clinic is the appropriate place for cognitive screening in patients with suspected dementia.     For more on this topic, check out Dr. Saunders's feature in the May 2023 issue of  The Hearing Journal : Do Hearing Aids Reduce Dementia, or Does Dementia Reduce Hearing Aid Use?

Dr. Rudden and Dr. Clark continue the conversation on where audiologists fit in the teleaudiology landscape by considering the benefits of audiology assistants and collaborative health care teams.   For more on this topic, check out Dr. Clark's feature in the May 2023 issue of The Hearing Journal : Expanding Audiology Services Through Telehealth Enabled Partnerships .

Dr. D'Anne Rudden speaks with Dr. Jackie Clark about the evolution of telehealth for audiology. Dr. Clark shares how the COVID-19 pandemic's forced reliance on telehealth helped the world of audiology begin to embrace technology that had existed underutilized for several years.   For more on this topic, check out Dr. Clark's feature in the May 2023 issue of The Hearing Journal : Expanding Audiolog...

Michele Ahlman joins us again on the aftershow to stress the importance of "patient personas" to your marketing, daily business operations, and patient communication strategy. Learn what else to consider when trying to create a positive patient impression of your clinic.

What's the recipe for success for audiologists practicing in this changing landscape? Dr. Rudden talks with Michele Ahlman, Founder and CEO of Clear Digital Media, a designer and developer of waiting room video content. As a longtime partner to audiologists, Michele shares valuable insights about the patient journey.

Dr. Colucci and Dr. Traynor join us again on the aftershow to discuss some of their more memorable cases as expert witnesses, what orientation courses to pursue, and how to request more evidence when needed in a trial.

Have you ever considered using your extensive audiology knowledge to serve as an expert witness? This month, we talk with Dr. Dennis Colucci and Dr. Robert Traynor about forensic audiology and you can get involved. Learn what type of cases might require an audiology expert witness, how to set up your professional fees, and how to prepare for a case.

Tune in to the aftershow for a look inside a career in hearing conservation. And learn more about how Dr. Linton successfully juggled the responsibilities of her private practice while serving as an active-duty military audiologist.  

On the podcast this month, Dr. Rudden talks with Kelley Linton, AuD, about blending areas of audiology that on the surface look like total opposites yet make complete sense when fused together. Dr. Linton is the owner of both Center for Hearing and Balance and Center for Industrial Audiometrics in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is a professional supervisor and course director with certifications from t...

Tune in to the aftershow for valuable insights on surviving and thriving in a rural practice setting. Dr. McArthur shares what it's like to live and work in such a small town and why rural audiology practices should never be overlooked for larger urban practices.   Read the transcript here.

Listen to why rural audiology can be a highly rewarding field of practice. On the podcast this month, Dr. Rudden talks with Dr. Rachel McArthur about why wearing so many hats out of necessity in rural hearing care keeps the job interesting, exciting, and satisfying. Dr. McArthur is a Board-certified audiologist and owner of McArthur Audiology, where she provides audiological services for all ages...

Could there quite literally be a magic pill to prevent hearing loss? Dr. Rudden speaks with Dr. Lori Halverson about a breakthrough antioxidant nutritional supplement designed to support better hearing called Soundbites. Dr. Halverson is currently providing clinical research data on Soundbites. Read the transcript here.

You brush your teeth every day to prevent cavities. Why wouldn't you take a daily supplement to prevent hearing loss as well? The conversation with Dr. Lori Halverson on the science behind hearing preservation continues. Dr. Halverson explains the research on the effect of excess free radicals on hearing health that led to Soundbites. Read the transcript here.

Welcome to a special edition of The Hearing Journal Podcast! This month, Dr. Rudden explores the FDA final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in a 4-part series. Part 2 of our series interviews Dr. Alicia Spoor on the creation of a new category of prescription hearing aids and the need for all states to review their licensure laws. Dr. Spoor is the owner of Designer Audiology in Highland,...

Welcome to a special edition of The Hearing Journal Podcast! This month, Dr. Rudden explores the FDA final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in a 4-part series. Part 1 of our series interviews Dr. Victor Bray and Dr. David Akbari on a review of the FDA final rule and how it defines an OTC device. Dr. Bray is an Associate Professor of Audiology at Salus University and the Past President o...

Welcome to a special edition of The Hearing Journal Podcast! This month, Dr. Rudden explores the FDA final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in a 4-part series. Part 4 of our series interviews Dr. Kristin Davis on how audiologists can spring into action and look forward to a positive future with new opportunities for the profession. Dr. Davis is the owner of Davis Audiology, which includ...

Welcome to a special edition of The Hearing Journal Podcast! This month, Dr. Rudden explores the FDA final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in a 4-part series. Part 3 of our series interviews Stephanie Czuhajewski on the current and potential obstacles audiologists face due to the FDA final rule. Stephanie Czuhajewski is the Executive Director of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She...

The conversation with Dr. Ginger Grant continues as she shares insight into the typical barriers preventing folks from pursuing cochlear implantation and how the candidacy guidelines differ between adults and children with hearing loss. Read the transcript here .

This month, Dr. Rudden joins Dr. Ginger Grant, for a discussion on cochlear implant (CI) candidacy guidelines. Dr. Grant, a professional education manager at Cochlear, shares the story of her entry into the cochlear specialty of audiology, the changes CI candidacy has seen over the years, and how audiologists can help patients find a CI provider. Read the transcript here .

This month, Dr. Rudden talks music audiology with Dr. Heather Malyuk, exploring music-induced hearing loss, considerations when treating musicians, and the impact of tinnitus on the musical community.

The conversation with Dr. Heather Malyuk continues as we explore the nuances of ear plugs, how to incorporate teleaudiology into your practice, and how audiologists of different specialties can work together to provide a patient the best care possible.

The conversation with Dr. Bre Myers on audiologists' roles in fall prevention continues. Dr. Myers shares how to screen for balance issues, utilize the proper equipment, and bill for the service. Some simple yet effective treatment strategies are offered. Read the transcript here .

Falls can be a scary reality for many older Americans. This month on the podcast, Dr. Rudden talks with Dr. Bre Myers, about why audiologists are uniquely poised to offer vestibular assessments and screen patients for balance issues. Dr. Myers is an associate professor and assistant dean in the Osborne College of Audiology at Salus University and an associate editor for Audiology Today . She regul...

Dr. Kathleen Wallace, a licensed New York audiologist and hearing aid dispenser, as well as an adjunct professor, joins the podcast this month to discuss the nuances of gender parity in audiology. How has social conditioning and the "confidence gap" impacted elements of the profession today, including salary negotiation? Audiology has only evolved into a female-dominated profession in recent decad...