2021 Podcast

Delving deeper into his hearing loss journey, Matt Hay talks about auditory brainstem implant, auditory training, and strategies to address moisture issues with hearing aids. Read the transcript here.

Matt Hay opens up about his experience with progressive hearing loss following his diagnosis of neurofibromatosis, and shares ways in which audiologists and patients can work together and thrive during uncertain times.Read the transcript here.

Juliëtte P.M. Sterkens, AuD, suggests additional ways for audiologists and patients to advocate for hearing loops—in libraries, retirement communities, etc.

Here are additional resources to share with patients:

• www.hearingloop.org/AP+Vol+6+Issue+4_LoopingGuide.pdf
• https://bit.ly/2ZSnjEO
• http://loopwisconsin.com/Images_PDF/SterkensATMayJun.pdf

Connect with Dr. Sterkens at [email protected] or visit LoopWisconsin.com.

How can audiologists empower patients using hearing loop technology? Juliëtte P.M. Sterkens, AuD, outlines ways to help patients access hearing loops via hearing aids, CIs, or other assistive devices.

Here are additional resources to share with patients:

• www.hearingloop.org/AP+Vol+6+Issue+4_LoopingGuide.pdf
• https://bit.ly/2ZSnjEO
• http://loopwisconsin.com/Images_PDF/SterkensATMayJun.pdf

Connect with Dr. Sterkens at [email protected] or visit LoopWisconsin.com.

In this bonus episode, Lou Ferrigno delves deeper into working with an audiologist to better understand cochlear implantation and practicing discipline to improve his CI outcomes.

Read the transcript here.

In this bonus episode, Lou Ferrigno delves deeper into working with an audiologist to better understand cochlear implantation and practicing discipline to improve his CI outcomes.

Read the transcript here.

Actor, personal coach, and hearing care advocate Lou Ferrigno shares his experience with hearing loss, overcoming adversity, and receiving a life-changing cochlear implant.

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What does an interdisciplinary educational audiology team look like? And what are the main challenges and opportunities for educational audiologists? Read the transcript here.

What does an educational audiologist do? And how can clinicians better support them to help children with hearing loss? Learn more in this back-to-school discussion. Read the transcript here.

Which KPIs are most helpful to practices that want to capitalize on value-add services like tinnitus management? Deb Zener, MBA, takes a deeper dive, and discusses ways to improve employee management. Read the transcript here.

What KPIs should audiology practice owners measure, and how should they prioritize KPI tracking? Deb Zener, MBA, shares her business expertise to help ensure practice profitability. Read the transcript here.

Dr. Kraus talks about concussions, auditory processing disorders, and the efferent auditory system, and how audiologists can integrate neuroscience updates into treatment plans. Read the transcript here. Read the transcript here.

Drawing from her innovative work on the ear-brain connections, Nina Kraus, PhD, discusses how audiologists can use the frequency following response to measure the integrity of sound processing and improve overall hearing care. Read the transcript here.

So, you have the cognitive screening test results--what's next? How can audiologists use this information in a clinical situation? And how can they bill for cognitive and auditory rehabilitation services? Read the transcript here.

How can audiologists provide a functional, patient-centered hearing care that integrates what we know about the ear-brain connections? Heidi Hill, AuD, talks about the benefits of cognitive screening and how to incorporate it into a practice. Read the transcript here.

Delving deeper into AI in the audiology clinic, Dr. Zeng clarifies myths and explores how new technology can be optimized to do “pushing the button” routines, thereby “liberating” clinicians to focus on complex cases and providing person-centered hearing care. Read the transcript here.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it applies to hearing science and technology? Fan-Gang Zeng, PhD, simplifies the concept and exciting potential of AI, and outlines ways that AI can revolutionize audiology care work and help patients enhance their listening experience. Read the transcript here.

Dusty Jessen, AuD, shares creative, practical, and effective aural rehab resources and ways for audiology professionals to motivate patients to explore these valuable tools. Read the transcript here.

What is aural rehabilitation? And why are some audiology care providers reluctant to offer rehab beyond hearing devices? Dusty Jessen, AuD, delves deep into the benefits and forms of aural rehab and providing comprehensive hearing care. Read the transcript here.

Learn more about practicing meditation and gaining awareness, as well as creating an integarative approach to providing hearing and wellness care. Read the transcript here and access additional tools at www.vidameditation.com/hearingjournal.

How can hearing care professionals use principles of mindfulness and meditation in their own clinical practice? Janice Powis, AuD, shares strategies in this podcast (read the transcript here) and additional tools at www.vidameditation.com/hearingjournal.

How can audiologists successfully integrate APD services into their clinical practice as a revenue-generating feature and ultimtately own this space as part of their expertise? Read the transcript here.

What do audiologists need to know about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Learn more about testing and diagnosing patients with this complex issue from Angela Alexander, AuD. Read the transcript here.

How can you best address internal and external challenges in building and growing a side business? Learn more from Noël Crosby, AuD, in this bonus interview. Read the transcript here.

Thinking of doing a side business or pursuing a creative passion that you’ve always put off? Noël Crosby, AuD, shares insights and tips on kickstaring a passion project and developing an entrepreneurial spirit. Read the transcript here.