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

Send us Fan Mail Nicole 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 about...

Send us Fan Mail Prior to founding AuraFuturity , Andrew had previous experience in international sales, marketing, product management, and general management. Audio has been both of abiding interest and a market he served professionally in these roles. Andrew has been deeply embedded in the hearables space since the beginning and is recognized as a thought leader in the convergence of hearables a...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Campbell-Foster is the Director of Audiology Sales and Marketing. He joins Redux with more than 13 years of experience as an audiologist who has worked in both the clinical setting and in the hearing healthcare industry.   Mark has a lifelong history of hearing loss and uses bilateral cochlear implants. As a child, he grew-up with hearing loss and worked with many wonderful a...

Send us Fan Mail Audiology Services Summer Internship In January 2020, Audiology Services received an inquiry from Meghan Okken, an undergraduate student from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania studying communication sciences and disorders, most commonly known as speech-language pathology. Meghan was in need of audiology observation hours for her clinical observations course. Observation hours...

Send us Fan Mail If anyone knows how to build a mobile audiology practice, it's Dr. Brad Stewart! The buzz word in audiology today is "access." But, what does that mean and how does mobile audiology address this problem? Simple. Hearing care providers are hitting the road and bringing their services to patients in nursing homes, independent living centers, and the like. Gearing Up t...

Send us Fan Mail Shari first noticed her hearing loss in her mid-twenties. It has gotten progressively worse since then and she now wears hearing aids every day to hear better. She is lucky to have only mild tinnitus so far. Shari doesn’t want her hearing loss to define her, but she finds that being open about it can help relieve the pressure of always having to hear everything perfectly. She hope...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jason believes that great service comes with great knowledge. He prides himself with staying up to date on all of the latest technology and treatments to best serve his patients. He also has a specialty in tinnitus management. He is here to help find solutions to your hearing, tinnitus and sound sensitivity needs. “There is not one perfect technology for everyone. It is our jo...

Send us Fan Mail Gael Hannan is a renowned humorist, author, and speaker on hearing loss issues. She is a leading international hearing health advocate whose work, which includes awareness programs, dramedy performances and writing, helps people better understand the life with hearing loss – both its impact and to live more successfully. She regularly writes for hearing-related publications such a...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michelle Hu was diagnosed with mild hearing loss secondary to Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome/Pendred Syndrome and fit with bilateral hearing aids shortly after. Her mom was told that she would probably never read beyond a third-grade reading level.   As a result of EVAS, her hearing loss progressed each time she hit her head. This happened in 1st, 3rd and 5th grade, and...

Send us Fan Mail "I hear you, but I don't quite understand you." " If your auditory system works like a computer, your ears are the hardware, and your brain is the software. Even when the ears hear normally, errors in the software (the processing) can interfere with understanding or remembering what was heard. This is called Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and often leaves s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Blaise Delfino speaks with Wendy Harkins Davis, Outreach Director of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation.  Wendy is responsible for developing and implementing PATF’s housing and outreach activities including managing PATF’s smart home technology projects and working to educate both professionals and Pennsylvanians about PATF’s programs and services. Wend...

Send us Fan Mail The last five years, Starkey has had the loudest voice in the hearing healthcare industry regarding OTC hearing aids . They wanted to ensure that patients, individuals with hearing loss, and hearing professionals were given the most up-to-date information on policy, and that their voices were heard throughout the process. The day has now come and passed that we have OTC hearing ai...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew Starner of Echo-Norvell Hearing Aid Service in Newark, Ohio, acted swiftly upon receiving news that his Ohio state Hearing Aid Specialist licensure could be eliminated and replaced with a registration. The proposed bill, HB 509, was recommended by the Sunset Review Committee of Ohio, and was made known by the Hearing Healthcare Alliance of Ohio. This news comes at a pivota...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hearing Matters Podcast! We are excited to bring you a special episode featuring Dr. Dave Fabry, Jake Spano, and Michael Scholl. Jake Spano, Starkey’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, and Michael Scholl, EVP of Corporate Relations, kick off the holiday season by talking to Dave Fabry about Starkey Cares , its Neighbors in Need program, how hearing p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Blaise Delfino discusses the benefits of the hearing aid take home demo. After listening to this episode you will learn: How to implement the hearing aid take home demo in your practice. How the take home demo differentiates your practice when compared to your competitors.  How the take home demo is a win-win for you, your practice, but most importantly, your pati...

Send us Fan Mail People who suspect they have hearing loss wait an average of 7-10 years before they address it. Now, you may be asking yourself, "Why do people wait so long to address their hearing loss?" Oftentimes, it's denial. They think of hearing loss and automatically envision their grandfather's hearing aids from the 70's and 80's. They were big, clunky, and m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hearing Matters Podcast, Blaise Delfino interviews pediatric audiologist, Dr. Kelsey Kerkhove . During this episode Blaise and Dr. Kerkhove discuss:  Why Dr. Kerkhove chose to specialize in pediatric audiology.   How empathy is essential when telling parents their child presents with hearing loss.  How to tell parents their child presents with hearing loss a...

Send us Fan Mail Battling Strong Economic Headwinds If you’re a private practice owner, chances are you’ve navigated a business during strong economic headwinds. Running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic was exhausting. I still remember March of 2020 like it was yesterday. Our team was standing in the waiting room talking about the coronavirus and how it was rapidly spreading across the Unit...

Send us Fan Mail In 2016, April was diagnosed with Otosclerosis, a form of hearing loss caused by an abnormal growth of the bone in the middle ear.  It started off mild/moderate, however, it is now moderate/severe and is progressively getting worse. She relies on hearing aids every single day.  April aka @hardtohearit has used her hearing loss journey as a way to spread awareness and connect with...

Send us Fan Mail It's true. Running a private audiology practice can be hard. Heck, running any small business is hard! However, when you lean into mentorship and  surround yourself with like-minded individuals, this is when business owners experience the growth they've been looking for. In this episode, Blaise Delfino interviews Dr. Amit Gosalia, co-founder of AudBoss .  About AudBoss A...

Send us Fan Mail Omega AI hearing aids don’t just keep up. They redefine what it means to be modern and discreet yet durable and comfortable for all-day wear. They’re waterproof, everyday-proof, and designed to go the distance of your day and then some. All while tailored to your unique hearing needs. Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast Team Email: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @...

Send us Fan Mail About the Hearing Matters Podcast   The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss at Audiology Se...

Send us Fan Mail The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by Blaise Delfino, M.S., HIS, and his father, Dr. Gregory Delfino, Au. D., CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss at Audiology Services in Bethlehem and Nazareth,...

Send us Fan Mail Omega AI hearing aids don’t just keep up. They redefine what it means to be modern and discreet yet durable and comfortable for all-day wear. They’re waterproof, everyday-proof, and designed to go the distance of your day and then some. All while tailored to your unique hearing needs. Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast Team Email: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @...

Send us Fan Mail Tele-Audiology: Creating Greater Access to Hearing Healthcare TeleHear will allow you to video chat with an audiologist who can help assess your needs and offer any needed advice, including assisting with programming or troubleshooting hearing devices. TeleHear is the practice of using telecommunications technology to evaluate and care for patients with hearing aids at a distance....