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It was the trip of a lifetime — exploring Madagascar‘s unique flora and fauna with experts on the island nation’s biodiversity. We would view wildlife with local exhibition leaders, and benefit from the insights of research scientists in Environmental Studies, Evolutionary Biology, Anthropology, and the author of the seminal work on Madagascar, through lectures and discussion. Yes, I can get

The holidays are meant to be joyful, but for people with hearing loss, they can also bring a unique kind of stress. Crowded rooms, clinking dishes, overlapping conversations, and festive music all compete for attention, turning what should be a season of connection into one of exhaustion and frustration. Research shows that communication barriers can heighten feelings of isolation and

Examples of good communication access are sometimes few and far between, so when they do occur, it is important to celebrate them. Gratitude and acknowledgment are powerful motivators. A Hearing Access Success Story Attending a comedy show can be risky business for someone with hearing loss, especially if the comic uses sarcasm and subtle voice intonations to amuse. How will

Living with hearing loss isn’t just about quieter (or no) sound—it also impacts our energy, emotions, and relationships. I’ve lived with mild to moderate hearing loss since childhood, and over time I have found meditation to be one of the most powerful tools to help me navigate daily life. Here are seven ways it has made a difference in living

“I don’t want people to know about my hearing issues. They might think I am slow or out of touch. So, I don’t mention that I have trouble hearing and keep my devices hidden.” “Wow, my hearing devices/glasses/apps/assistive listening systems are helping me hear better in this loud space! Have you tried one?” The first statement is fueled by stigma.

I looked around the empty patio area and seeing nothing, returned my attention to the food in front of me. It was lunchtime, and I was enjoying a peaceful moment at a small deli in the middle of nowhere, waiting for my family to join me outside.  Bok it, bok ok. There it was again. My family approached. “Who is

Because hearing loss is invisible, people won’t necessarily know that we have hearing challenges. Many hearing aids are small, almost invisible, or can be hidden behind long hair. People with hearing loss are also pretty skilled at faking it. This is not a good thing, not only because we may answer a question inappropriately, but also because bluffing creates barriers

“Hearing research is not just about sound; it is about connection and communication. It is about relationships, emotions, and the human experience.” This was my message at the 2025 Bellucci Symposium for scientific research at Creighton University, where I was invited to share my perspective on living with hearing loss. Through a Q&A conversation guided by Dr. Alison Coffin, an

“I don’t want anyone to see my hearing aids. What’s the smallest type you have?”  How many times a week does an audiologist get asked this question? Probably too many to count. I made the same request at the start of my hearing loss journey. Beaten down by the shame and embarrassment I had learned as a child watching my

“Why is the music so loud?” “My throat is sore from screaming over the music!” “They just turned the music up. What are they thinking?” These quotes reflect the sentiment of the gathered attendees at my 30th college reunion. Yes, we are all in our mid-50s now—perhaps that is part of the issue—but other reunion classes shared similar feedback. Whatever