Best Cochlear Implant Podcasts (2024)

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81 | Talking to Children about Cochlear Implant Surgery: 3 Tips for Making the Discussion Age-Appropriate 17:03

13h ago17:03

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Getting ready for cochlear implant surgery is a big step! You’ve already been through the process of trying out hearing aids, lots of testing and maybe even started speech therapy. And now you’re finally close to surgery day! While getting the surgery can be an exciting step, it can also be a scary thing to think about. Your child undoubtedly has m…

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Ep. 180 Aural Rehabilitation After Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Expert Insight from Audiology with Dr. Sarah Cordingley, Aud, CCC-A 51:22

4d ago51:22

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Any otolaryngologist or cochlear implant (CI) patient can tell you that the journey to better hearing begins in earnest after CI activation. When the patient in question is a child, what does that journey look like? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Sarah Cordingley, audiologist with Peak ENT (Provo, Utah), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah …

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82 | My Favorite Sensory Activities that Build Language Skills for Kids with Hearing Loss 15:53

1h ago15:53

15:53

Sensory play is essential for your child’s development. Kids naturally use all of their senses to engage in the world around them, and for kids with hearing loss it helps to increase the sensory input of the other senses. Sensory activities can also strengthen foundational language skills- win win all around! Whether you’re a first-time mom or expe…

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Ep. 181 Localized Drug Delivery for CRS with Dr. Rajiv Pandit 1:00:20

1h ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Before bringing a new device into your practice, it’s prudent to understand the science behind, indications for, and insurance coverage of that device. In this episode, Dr. Rajiv Pandit, comprehensive otolaryngologist at Dallas ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, joins BackTable to discuss his success treating sinusitis with drug-eluting stents. --- CH…

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A Conversation with Claudia Marseille, Abstract Artist & Author! 43:43

5h ago43:43

43:43

At age four, I was diagnosed with a severe hearing loss. With determination and the help of powerful hearing aids, I learned to hear, speak and lipread with ten years of speech therapy and lipreading training. I was mainstreamed in public schools in Berkeley, CA. After earning master’s degrees in archaeology and in public policy, and finally an MFA…

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Hearing Loss LIVE in Five: Beach Time 5:24

10d ago5:24

5:24

#HearingAids and beaches are a concern for many with #HearingLoss. Be #HardofHearing friendly and enjoy the beach using many other strategies to help alleviate struggles of communication. Here's our accompanying blog posts to this subject: https://hearinglosslive.com/gestures-sign-language/ Find a transcript to this podcast on our BuzzSprout site: …

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80 | Living with Hearing Loss And Being An Advocate for Your Child with Valerie James Abbott, Mary Clare and Bridie 1:12:27

3d ago1:12:27

1:12:27

I’m excited to bring you this conversation today with author Valerie James Abbott and her daughters Mary Clare and Bridie. Bridie was diagnosed with hearing loss at age 3 years old, and today we sit down and chat about living with hearing loss in the house, being a sibling of a person with hearing loss, advocating in school for your child, and we e…

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79 | 3 Ways I Help my Deaf Kids Build Confidence and Resilience 20:09

5d ago20:09

20:09

Building confidence and resilience in our kids is so important! These skills are what take them through life and allow them to try new things, fail and keep moving forward. Especially for kids who are Deaf or hard of hearing, who most likely will come up on extra challenges in their life simply because of their hearing loss. Today we’re going to ta…

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Hearing Loss LIVE! in Five: Traveling in Cars 5:53

17d ago5:53

5:53

Let's face it traveling in cars with #HearingLoss is challenging. In this short, Chelle and Julia talk about their adventures and devices they have tried to have better communication while traveling. Find a transcript to this podcast on our BuzzSprout site: https://hearinglosslivepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Support the Show. Visit our website at hearin…

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78 | Bridging the Gap in Our Churches Between the Hearing and Deaf Communities with Erin Falacho 49:21

10d ago49:21

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Today on the podcast I welcome Erin Falacho from @erinfollowsjesus and @sincerelybygod Erin gives such great encouragement to mainstream churches about how to welcome everybody into their community, and we had a great conversation about welcoming the deaf and hard of hearing community into church and how to give our deaf and hard of hearing kids ac…

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Ep. 179 Decision Fatigue in Medicine: Insights from Dr. Steven Goudy 40:44

16d ago40:44

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Part of being a doctor is making high-stakes decisions nearly every day. However, making quality choices becomes even harder when you’re inundated with work and not sure where to start. In this episode, Dr. Steven Goudy, Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Emory University (Atlanta), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to cover decision fatigue. --- SYNP…

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77 | How to Help Your Child’s Coach or Instructor Communicate Effectively in Extracurricular Activities for Your Child with Hearing Loss 22:50

12d ago22:50

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How many times have you wanted to put your child in an extracurricular activity, but you stopped short because you didn’t think your child would understand or would be able to hear what was going on? Language access in school is one thing, and we often fight hard for that. Language access in extracurricular activities is almost non-existent for our…

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76 | 3 Strategies to Introduce Wearing New Devices to Your Kids with Hearing Loss 13:11

17d ago13:11

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This episode is for you if you have devices for your child and you’re wondering how the heck to get them to wear cochlear implants, hearing aids, bahas or even glasses! When you get the new devices there’s an introduction period, and today we’re going to talk about 3 strategies to help you work through that new device period and encourage your kids…

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Ep. 178 Teaching Surgical Residents in the XXI Century: Beyond See One, Do One, Teach One with Dr. Oswaldo Henriquez 56:56

18d ago56:56

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While resident education represents the top priority of most otolaryngology departments, few attending surgeons receive formal training on teaching. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, host Dr. Gopi Shah covers surgical education with Dr. Oswaldo Henriquez, rhinologist at Wellstar Health and adjunct associate professor at Emory School of …

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Reach the Peak: Accessible and Individualized Rehabilitation for Better Outcomes 10:07

18d ago10:07

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In the final episode, hosts Alex and Lukas from the Product Management Team meet up with specialist Natalie Teakle to explore the crucial role of digital tools in achieving optimal performance through rehabilitation. Join the discussion as they shine a light onto how these tools simplify the journey for both professionals and patients. Natalie also…

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75 | 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Cochlear Implant Activation Day with my Deaf Child 18:59

19d ago18:59

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You made it all the way through a hearing loss diagnosis, MRIs, a full surgery, and now you’re ready for the cochlear implants to be activated! It is a super special day, one that is going to change your life and your child’s life. However there is a lot of hype and misinformation around cochlear implant activation day as well. Today I’m going to t…

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Ep. 177 AI Scribes: Enhancing Patient and Physician Interaction with Elie Toubiana 44:27

22d ago44:27

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Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation. --- SYNPOSIS Their conversation covers the capabilities and benefits of using an AI-driven medical scribe that ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces physician burnout, and en…

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The Fight Against Human Trafficking with Dr. Mollie Gordon 45:59

23d ago45:59

45:59

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mollie Gordon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and founder of the nation's first psychiatry fellowship dedicated to treating human trafficking survivors. Dr. Gordon shares insight from her research and advocacy efforts aimed at combating human trafficking, both …

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Hearing Loss LIVE! in FIVE: One Size Doesn't Fit All 6:23

1M ago6:23

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Don't just check a box to show your public venue is accessible and call it good. Get with the community and be open to more accommodations. #HearingLoss #HearingAids #AssistiveListening #Captions Visit our BuzzSprout site for a transcript of the podcast: https://hearinglosslivepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Support the Show. Visit our website at hearinglo…

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74 | My 3 Favorite Summer Activities To Practice Language and Keep My Kids Entertained 14:56

24d ago14:56

14:56

Summer is the perfect time to do all of the activities! I like doing fun activities with my kids that improve their language… and summer activities are some of my favorite because you have the whole outdoors to explore and experience through language! Today I’m going to share my favorite 3 summer activities that practice language skills with my kid…

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73 | Teaching Kids About Deaf Culture and Advocacy Through Books with Katie the Author of Mighty Mila 1:02:49

25d ago1:02:49

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This is a really special one today! I got to sit down with the author of Mighty Mila, Katie Petruzziello! Katie and I chatted about how she chose books as a medium to spread positive awareness of deafness, helping your child learn to advocate for themselves in simple ways and how to step into leadership roles in our communities. Katie brings such g…

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72 | Make a Simple Language Practice Plan That You Can Stick to This Summer with Your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child! 14:35

25d ago14:35

14:35

Is summer with kids already getting away from you? It gets super busy all of a sudden when the kids are all home, and if we aren’t careful language practice can definitely fall by the wayside during the summer! However, the summer can also be a really great time to practice language a lot with your deaf or hard of hearing child! Today we’re going t…

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Ep. 176 Advancing Surgical Education: 3D Models and Videos with Dr. François Simon 48:10

25d ago48:10

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While the mantra “see one, do one, teach one” once guided surgical education, nowadays, technologies like 3D printed models and realistic surgical videos allow trainees to safely gain hands-on experience. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. François Simon, pediatric otolaryngologist at Necker Hospital for Sick Children (Paris, France)…

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Follow Trail Signs: New Remote Care Technologies for the Clinical Workflow 7:39

1M ago7:39

7:39

In the fourth episode, hosts Alex and Lukas from the Product Management Team talk about the new features of MAESTRO 10, focusing on patient-centric remote care and fitting solutions. Explore the latest advancements designed to facilitate remote patient support and streamline workflows for clinics, saving valuable time. Additionally, they explore th…

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The Art of Palliative Care with Dr. Charu Agrawal 51:36

1M ago51:36

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Dr. Charu Agrawal is an assistant professor in the Hematology Oncology Department at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. In this episode, she shares her experience working as a palliative care physician and her journey through medicine. She discusses the challenges and rewards of palliative medicine while highlighting th…

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A Conversation with Pam Talbot of Language Launchers! 53:24

1M ago53:24

53:24

Pam is dually certified as an SLP and Teacher of the Deaf with LSLS-AVT certification. She has presented, trained, and mentored professionals internationally for many years. Pam continues to provide direct AV therapy, parent training, and consultations virtually in addition to her role as a program coordinator/trainer in a school for the deaf in Ne…

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71 | Looking for Fresh Ideas to Practice Language Skills? Here are My Favorite Play- Based Activities to Practice Language with my Deaf Kids 15:25

1M ago15:25

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As a parent of a child with hearing loss, it can be challenging to know how to encourage your child’s language development. However, you know it’s important to start to strengthen those language skills early! Today I’m going to give you 3 of my favorite play- based activities that I use to help my kids practice more language everyday. ********* Gra…

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70 | Midweek Minisode: Why Sensory Input is Important for Kids with Hearing Loss 7:50

1M ago7:50

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Welcome to the midweek minisode! This week I'm talking about why sensory input is actually a big deal for kids with hearing loss, and what I noticed in my own kids that your therapists are likely NOT telling you about sensory needs for deaf or hard of hearing children! ********** Get the Sensory Activity Play Guide here --> https://alainejacobs.myf…

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Ep. 175 Understanding Atypical LPR: Beyond the Larynx with Dr. Inna Husain 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

In this episode, laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain joins host Dr. Ashley Agan for a deep dive into laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) to illuminate patient presentation, diagnostic tests, and future directions in LPR research. --- SYNPOSIS The episode begins with a recap of Episode 83, in which Dr. Husain explained LPR fundamentals. Continuing from where t…

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Choose the Right Path: Tools for Surgical Planning and Anatomy-Based Fitting 7:24

1M ago7:24

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In the third episode, hosts Alex and Lukas from the Product Management Team sit down with expert Nikola Ivanovic to explore enhancements in the latest version of OTOPLAN. Discover how these new features streamline the planning process for individualized otological surgery, making it more accessible than ever before. Join the conversation on the pot…

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69 | My Top 5 Must- Have Items to Pack for Cochlear Implant Surgery Day For Your Child 17:20

1M ago17:20

17:20

Congratulations! You made it this far in the process of getting cochlear implants for your child, and now you are almost to the cochlear implant surgery day. Getting this far is a big milestone. One that was filled with evaluation appointments, a life- changing diagnosis and making decisions about which cochlear company to choose. You have already …

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S2 E4: Financial Planning When Your Child's Future is Uncertain 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Host Crystal Hand interviews financial expert James Lange on how to prepare for the future and make sure your child with a disability is finically secure in the future and have everything they need even if they outlive you. Going over topics like Social Security Disability Benefits, Health Savings Accounts, ABLE accounts and how to set up your esta…

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Hearing Loss LIVE! in Five: Are you in, or out? 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

Are you in or out? This is a strategy to save your energy, with hearing loss. Conserving energy with hearing loss is a must. It takes a lot of energy to piece together conversation. We also have to decide whether we are in our out when it comes to self advocacy. Visit our BuzzSprout site for a transcript of this podcast: https://hearinglosslivepodc…

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68 | 3 Ways That I Use Visual Systems in My Home To Get Rid of the Frustration and Tantrums with my Deaf Children 21:48

1M ago21:48

21:48

Visual systems- are you doing them yet? These are so easy to put together and have been a game- changer in our house for communication with all of our kids! When kids are learning language, and especially when they are younger, language is going to break down and then frustrations are going to happen. Using visual systems in your home is a great wa…

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Cochlear Implants with Dr. Nathan Lindquist 52:37

1M ago52:37

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nathan Lindquist, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, about cochlear implants and his perspective on advancing the field of caring for patients with hearing loss. We discuss his journey to otolaryngology and neurotology, learn about cochlear implants, and look forward to t…

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67 | The ONE Thing That I Wish I Knew Before Getting My Child Cochlear Implants 11:32

1M ago11:32

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In this episode I talk about our decision to get both of my kids cochlear implants, how I felt cochlear implants were "marketed" to us, and the one thing that I wish I knew BEFORE getting cochlear implants for my kids. If you are considering cochlear implants for your child, I hope this episode encouraged you and gave you some good information to t…

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Ep. 174 Advanced Navigation Systems for FESS: Enhancing Safety with Dr. Raj Sindwani 45:47

1M ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, Dr. Raj Sindwani, rhinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss advanced navigation systems, such as virtual reality (VR), to improve functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker ENT https://ent.stryker.com --- SYNPOSIS First, Dr. Sindwani shares how he combines pre-operat…

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Prepare Your Backpack: Pre-Operative Information Gathering 19:31

2M ago19:31

19:31

In the second episode, hosts Alex and Lukas from the Product Management Team engage in a conversation with specialist Marina Martin-Ballestero about the complexities and anxieties involved in choosing a cochlear implant. Explore the invaluable role of mentoring and fostering connections, as they talk about platforms like Hearpeers. This patient-dri…

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66 | Need to Get The Whole Family on Board with Language Learning? Create a Communication Plan for the Whole Family to Connect Through Language! 21:21

1M ago21:21

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This episode is a next step from episode number 63 last week. This week we’re taking the answers to those questions that we asked last week and we’re turning them into a simple communication plan so that your entire family can bond and connect through language at home! I’m going to walk you through the entire process, and for this episode you’ll ne…

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Hearing Loss LIVE! in Five: Resilience with Accommodations 6:13

2M ago6:13

6:13

#Captions are a must in #Classroom settings for Chelle Wyatt of @hearinglosslive But what do you do when the schedule has a mix up. It's part of our #Resilience with #HearingLoss Read our post on Resilience: https://hearinglosslive.com/resilience-hearing-loss/ Go to our BuzzSprout site for a transcript of this podcast: https://hearinglosslivepodcas…

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65 | Overwhelmed With A Mountain of Decisions for Your Deaf Child? Do This 1 Thing to Create Instant Ease in Your Life Today 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

Are you overwhelmed with all of the decisions that it takes to raise a child with hearing loss? Are people and organizations constantly contacting you about your child? It can be a lot, especially at the beginning of raising a deaf or hard of hearing child. By doing this one thing you can instantly change the way that you see this mountain of decis…

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64 | Do This One Thing to Manage Your Stress and Show Up With More Joy to Your Family with Charlotte Haggie 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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We have such a great episode and a special guest for you today! My guest on the podcast episode today is Charlotte Haggie. Charlotte has a 2.5% globally ranked podcast called The Managing Mum, where she helps working moms who are seeking balance in their life between working and raising your kids. Charlotte is also a balance and boundaries coach, a…

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Ep. 173 Hypothyroidism Unmasked: The ENT’s Diagnostic Journey with Dr. Dana Gibbs 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, thyroid expert Dr. Dana Gibbs speaks with host Dr. Ashley Agan about Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and hypothyroidism. Despite the high prevalence of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (1-2%), the condition is often misunderstood. Otolaryngologists and internists alike will benefit from Dr. Gibbs’ insight into Hashimoto…

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Embark on a Journey Through MED-EL’s Digital Care Ecosystem 5:27

2M ago5:27

5:27

Alex and Lukas from Product Management provide an overview of MED-EL’s digital care ecosystem. They will talk about how digital tools and services can make the lives of professionals and their patients easier along the entire patient journey. From finding information on hearing solutions all the way to reaching peak performance through individualiz…

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63 | Family Not Communicating Together? 3 Questions That Will Help You Build a Family Communication Plan Today 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Today, we're going to talk about something that you’ve probably never thought about before, but you 100% need to communicate effectivly with your child. And that’s creating a communication plan for your family! Everyone talks about what language our child is going to talk, and no one tells parents of kids with hearing loss that what they actually n…

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Hearing Loss LIVE! Talks What We Learned: Resilience 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

There are many faces to resilience and not all of them can be pretty. Sometimes we just have to blow that wall up! #HardofHearing #HearingAids #CochlearImplans Support the Show. Visit our website at hearinglosslive.com Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Sign up for our twice a month e-newsletter on the main page o…

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A Conversation with Louanne Saraga-Walters of Listen Foundation! 37:08

2M ago37:08

37:08

As Executive Director of Listen Foundation, Louanne brings more than two decades of nonprofit, fundraising, and executive management experience to the Foundation. She has worked with nonprofits of all sizes and is an experienced fundraising and board governance professional. She is a former Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates, and spe…

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62 | What I Thought Raising a Deaf Child Would Be Like versus What It's Actually Like 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Hearing loss is something that you likely didn’t expect. You probably had a lot of expectations around what hearing loss would be like in your child, and I can assure you it will turn out differently from what you expected. Today I’m going to share a little about our own hearing loss journey with our boys and tell you what I expected when I learned…

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61 | When You Feel Like You're Falling Behind As a Mom Raising a Deaf Child 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

Do you feel like you are so far behind in helping your child with hearing loss learn language skills? Does it feel like everyone in the world knows more than you do about raising your own child? Friend, I want to encourage you today that you are NOT falling behind! You are the perfect mom for your child and you are exactly where you need to be. Tod…

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Ep. 172 HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Evolving Insights and Implications with Dr. Mihir Patel 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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In this episode, Dr. Mihir Patel, Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory University and expert in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), discusses HPV-positive head and neck cancer with host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic ENT https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/medical-specialties/ear-nose-throat.html?cmpid=Vanit…

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