Justin Osmond was born with profound hearing loss into a musical family. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, he can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Justin never allowed his hearing loss to stop him; even as a child, Justin found himself intrigued by sports, part of the Eagle Scouts, and loving and learning music. Today, Justin is the speaker for his organization, the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, raising awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing.
In this episode, we will be discussing:
The struggles Justin faced during his childhood
The diagnostics that revealed Justin’s deafness was hereditary
How Justin’s father, Merrill Osmond, introduced his son to music
The importance of not allowing others to define our limits
How Justin accepts himself for who he is
The unique way Justin learned to play instruments
Justin’s acts of service from childhood to now
How Justin’s grandmother inspired his helpful nature
Justin’s relationship with sports
How Justin made a change for local children
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Olive Osmond Hearing Fund
Children's Miracle Network
Hearing with My Heart by Justin Osmond