The Hearing Matters Podcast: Hearing Aids, Hearing Technology and Tinnitus

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the fascinating intersection of music and hearing protection with our special guest, Dr. Douglas Beck, a distinguished audiologist and musician. Let Dr. Beck guide you through his extraordinary musical journey - from nearly becoming Ringo in the original Beatlemania production, to performing original Americana music with the Jeff Keith band.  As you tune into our conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch yourself daydreaming about the destination, only to realize the journey is where the magic truly happens? This episode is an invitation to marvel at the power of embracing the process, as we commemorate three years since the ground-breaking fader plug patent came to life. We take you down memory lane, exploring the rollercoaster of highs and lows, and the invalua...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever pondered about the intricate world of sound? Wondered how a musician could transition to an audio engineer and then to a doctor of audiology? This is exactly the journey our special guest, Dr. Steven Taddei, embarked upon, and he's here to enlighten us with an auditory experience like no other! From the art of discerning and interpreting the language of sound to...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the remarkable journey of a musician, the trials, tribulations, and the triumph over hearing loss? Join us in a revealing and deeply personal conversation with our guest, Ralph Brodt, the owner of Nazareth Music Store and an accomplished musician. Ralph takes us down memory lane as he shares the intriguing history of his family business that began in 1960 and h...

Send us Fan Mail Are you on the brink of burnout? Trust me, we’ve been there. As hearing care professionals, the drive to be at the top of our game can often leave us feeling drained, stressed, and ultimately burned out. The good news is, it doesn't have to be that way. In our candid conversation, we explore self-care strategies that you can integrate into your routine, making you more presen...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in as we embark on a journey of discovery with esteemed guest, Dr. Douglas Beck. He enlightens us about the importance of individualized, comprehensive care, grounded on best practices set by globally recognized organizations like the International Hearing Society, the American Academy of Audiology, and the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Dr. Beck passionately u...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dissect the riveting results of the Achieve Study with Dr. Dave Fabry and Dr. Jamie Hand , diving deep into the unexplored realm where hearing loss meets cognitive decline. But that’s not all. We also touch on a heartwarming aspect of the Achieve Study - the impact of hearing aids on loneliness. Imagine drastically reducing feelings of isolation - that's the pow...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the revolutionary world of hearing aid care with our special guest, Dr. Mark Campbell Foster, director of sales and marketing for audiology at Redux. Are you ready to discover the secret to safeguarding your hearing aid devices against moisture, especially during summer months? We've got you covered! Dr. Mark introduces us to Redux Home, an innovative...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a passionate employee who studied business and entrepreneurship in college leads the influencer marketing program at a thriving business? Spoiler alert: magic ensues. Our guest this week is Adam Sierra, an instrumental part of the team at Weave, the all-in-one patient communication and engagement platform. Together, we uncover the power of partnerships and discus...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to revolutionize your hearing care practice? Join us as we chat with Kelsey Fleming, the Vice President of Sales and Enterprise at Sycle, to uncover how her passion for helping hearing care practices know and grow their business is transforming the industry. Kelsey shares her insights on finding the right balance between technology and high-touch interactions to crea...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how cognition, audition, and amplification are all interconnected? Discover the fascinating connection in this week's Hearing Matters episode, where we also explore the challenges of diagnosing auditory processing disorders with no hearing loss on an audiogram. Learn about the groundbreaking research of Dr. Anu Sharma and Dr. Hannah Glick, and how cross-modal recr...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could protect your hearing aids from moisture damage, ensuring their longevity and reliability? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind waterproof hearing aid technology with Starkey's Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Dave Fabry, and Brian Dahl, Vice President of Quality and Regulatory at Starkey. Discover the fascinating history of hearing aid technology, the journ...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling the weight of stress as a hearing care provider or audiology and speech-language pathology student? It's time to prioritize your well-being and make your health a top priority. In celebration of Men's Health Month, we share our personal experiences and discuss the importance of self-care and stress management in the hearing healthcare field. Discover seven steps...

Send us Fan Mail May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Our team (and fellow audiologists/hearing care professionals) have the opportunity to GIVE the gift of hearing every day! On this episode, we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month with Bob Burg! For our fellow hearing care professionals and private practice owners, this episode is for you!  Can a subtle shift in focus really make that bi...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month! To celebrate better hearing month, we wanted to share Starkey Sound Bites latest podcast episode. Our team has listened to this episode a few times now, and we really appreciate the message. In this episode, Starkey President and CEO, Brandon Sawalich, and Dr. Dave Fabry  highlight growing opportunities for hearing healthcare professionals to...

Send us Fan Mail HearingTracker was launched in 2013 as the world’s first truly-independent shopping resource for hearing aid consumers. Prior to HearingTracker.com, there was no online resource that allowed consumers to provide written feedback and ratings on specific hearing aid models. Information was very limited, and at the time, consumers had almost no way to do their own product research. H...

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH!!! Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2023, ASHA'S theme is “ Building a Strong Foundation ” Our team urges anyone concerned about their hearing (or that of a loved one) to seek a...

Send us Fan Mail Do you... Frequently ask others to repeat themselves?  Turn the TV or radio to a volume others find loud?  Struggle to hear on the phone? Have trouble understanding conversations in noisy places? Answer or respond inappropriately in conversations? Have difficulty hearing women and children's voices? Feel like others are mumbling or garbling their words? Miss important informa...

Send us Fan Mail When a patient suspects they have a hearing loss, they often enter the grieving process. But, what does this mean exactly? Do patients navigate through the grieving process and THEN purchase hearing aids? Do patients still grieve even after they're fit with hearing aids?  You see, grief is not linear. This means that patients do not enter the denial stage, then anger stage, t...

Send us Fan Mail About Dr. Mindy Staller I first met Mindy at my family's private practice in 2012-2013. The first conversation I ever had with Mindy was about career planning, the importance of your "why," and the different settings that make up the hearing healthcare industry (manufacturing, private practice, education, etc.) . Years later, Mindy and I still stay in touch. The fir...

Send us Fan Mail STOP Selling, Start HELPING: Why Motivational Interviewing is Essential  The one word that describes Dr. Brad Stewart is simple - passionate. Brad believes that better hearing is served through motivational interviewing techniques to ensure trust is built between the provider and the patient. Think back to the last time you went to the doctor and didn't "jive" with...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jackie Phillips joins us to talk about the leading cause of conductive hearing loss - impacted earwax! Dr. Phillip has over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience in the field of audiology.  In 2021,  she joined SafKan Health as their Vice President of Sales. From a young age, OtoSet's co-founder and chief technology officer has regularly had to visit his physicia...

Send us Fan Mail Nicole Behne is an expert in creating workplace solutions for people in business who are hard of hearing. As a marketing executive with a significant hearing loss, she has learned how to adapt to challenging situations in many corporate environments utilizing technology, spatial awareness and educating her peer group on best practices for engaging with her.  Nicole is passionate a...

Send us Fan Mail I can't believe it... The Hearing Matters Podcast has been raising awareness of hearing healthcare for almost 4 years. As we celebrate the release of our 100th episode, our team would like to extend our gratitude and thank you for your support! You carve out time in your busy schedule to hangout with us to talk about hearing aids, ear wax, and best practices...that's so...

Send us Fan Mail The Hearing Healthcare Model: A Team-Based Approach This year's World Hearing Day theme was "Ear and Hearing Care for All. Let's Make It A Reality." World Hearing Day 2023 highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care within primary care. Our World Hearing Day Guests: - Dr. Abram Bailey and Dr. Steve Taddei | HearingTracker - Dr. Douglas L. Bec...