This Week in Hearing

Host Bob Traynor sits down with Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, as he celebrates his 30th anniversary in the hearing industry. Brandon reflects on his journey from working summer jobs at Starkey to ultimately leading the company. He shares how hands-on experiences with hearing aids shaped his perspective, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership, and curiosity. Brandon considers

Three years ago, in July 2021, This Week in Hearing was launched with a vision to explore and highlight the advancements in the hearing industry. This month we celebrate our third anniversary as a leading platform for hearing-related content, having conducted over 220 interviews with a diverse array of voices. Our episodes have delved into a wide range of topics,

Host Bob Traynor sits down with Kerrie Coughlin, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation at Rexton, to discuss the company’s new Reach technology platform. The conversation highlights the capabilities of the Reach platform, with the first model to utilize this new platform being the Rexton Reach R-Li T, a rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aid. Coughlin explains that Reach incorporates advanced

Evan Solot is a celebrated music composer and trumpet player whose illustrious career spans over five decades, featuring collaborations with legends like Frank Sinatra and Bette Midler. In this episode, host Shari Eberts delves into Solot’s remarkable journey, focusing on how he has navigated the challenges of hearing loss without letting it hinder his professional success. Solot discusses the adaptations

Host Dave Kemp sits down with Shadi Chakoutahi, the founder and CEO of Staffing Proxy, to discuss the current state of the employment market within the audiology sector. Shadi, whose firm specializes in recruiting and HR within hearing health, shares insights from her daily interactions with both prospective employees and employers. She highlights the challenges and trends in the market,

Tamra Dale, a former finance executive and now a dedicated stay-at-home mother, shares her challenging journey with hearing loss and its impact on her family life. Tamra first noticed her hearing difficulties in her early 30s, which led her to seek professional help. Despite initial setbacks with inadequate professional support and suboptimal hearing aids, her determination to stay present for

Host Andrew Bellavia is joined by U.S. sprint kayak champion and Olympic athlete Aaron Small, who has recently been named a Global Brand Ambassador for Phonak. As he prepares to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris later this month, Aaron shares his journey of overcoming hearing loss challenges, balancing a rigorous training schedule, and excelling academically. In their candid

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jonathan Kil, the CEO and CMO of Sound Pharmaceuticals to discuss the latest developments in hearing loss treatment. With a distinguished background in auditory neuroscience and otolaryngology, Dr. Kil co-founded Sound Pharmaceuticals over 22 years ago with a mission to develop drug-based therapies for sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus. He has led the company’s

OrCam is leveraging its expertise in AI-based devices to address the cocktail party problem in hearing technology with the introduction of OrCam Hear. The device, which made a notable debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), uses advanced AI to isolate and enhance specific voices in noisy environments. This innovation aims to significantly improve the speech-to-noise ratio, making it easier

Host Shari Eberts sits down with Dr. Stephanie Meyer, who brings 28 years of audiology expertise, with 27 of those years devoted to educational audiology. Dr. Meyer discusses how instructional audio technology is reshaping modern classrooms, ensuring equitable access to the auditory curriculum for all students. She shares practical strategies for overcoming adoption barriers and offers her vision for the