Earvangelism

Ever feel like everyone’s mumbling? Join Priscilla Leigh as she unravels age-related hearing loss, revealing why it can sneak by unrecognised. Struggles like cranking the TV or missing words in noisy rooms feel familiar, masking the issue—especially since quiet conversations sound clear. Learn how the pitch of vowels and consonants affect how you interpret sounds. This episode uncovers how your ears can trip you up sometimes!

Can your plants hear you? Listen in to Earvangelism for a wild tale of how plants "listen"! Priscilla reveals how plants, whilst they don't have ears, respond to sounds like buzz pollination and grow roots toward water’s hum, thanks to their mechanoreceptors. Studies show plants are picky listeners, thriving on certain frequencies. So, should you whisper sweet nothings or sing lullabies to your greenery? It can’t hurt! Discover why your voice might be your plant’s best friend.

Unlock the ear’s healing secrets with Earvangelism! Psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh explores Paul Nogier’s groundbreaking discovery that ear acupuncture points form an inverted fetus, linking ear stimulation to healing across the body. Learn how these points change in texture, temperature, color, and conductance, revealing the ear’s miraculous power. This episode gives an introduction to auricular acupuncture’s wonders. For more, hear our Psychoaudiology podcast chat with Siwan Quinn-Bratton, director of The College of Auricular Acupuncture. Let's dive in!

Unclog the mystery of earwax removal with Earvangelism! Psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh breaks down the four methods—microsuction, irrigation, eardrops, and manual removal—to keep your ears happy and healthy. Should you use Q-tips or ditch them? This episode reveals the dos and don’ts of ear hygiene, ensuring your ears stay in tip-top shape. Tune in for practical tips!

Get ready for a waxy tale on Earvangelism! Psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh dives into earwax: what it is, what it’s made of, and why your ears produce it. Discover why earwax varies in color—honey to dark brown—and why some folks make more than others. From protecting your ears to revealing genetic quirks, earwax is a hidden hero! This episode unpacks the sticky science. Let's wax lyrical about earwax.

Listen to the gripping story of a patient with hearing loss and a mysterious chronic cough. An ear impression sparked a coughing fit, revealing the ear’s auricular vagus nerve as the potential culprit behind the cough no antibiotics could cure. This short episode explores the ear-vagus nerve link, introduces auriculotherapy (more to come!), and calls for blending conventional and alternative medicine. Your ears are more powerful than you think!

Join me on the Earvangelism for a tale of ear miracles about how plastic the auditory brain is! In the 1970s, Michael Merzenich helped pioneer cochlear implants, restoring hearing for the deaf, and uncovered a game-changer: the auditory brain’s incredible plasticity. This discovery led him to found Posit Science, creating BrainHQ—a science-backed program to train your brain. In this episode, psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh reveals how his work changed how the world views hearing and auditory processing.

How does hearing shape concentration? Listen to the story of a boy whose unique hearing curve—super-sensitive to certain pitches—added complexity to his ADHD. Learn what auditory scene analysis is, how brilliant your ears are at it and how auditory retraining and amplification devices can boost focus and transform learning!

It’s Fun Ear Fact Friday on Earvangelism! Join psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh for a quick, quirky tale of ear miracles. Did you realize hearing is the first sense fully formed in the womb? Discover how your ears start working before you’re even born, tuning into the world from inside. This mini episode unpacks just how they do it. Tune in!

Kick off Earvangelism with a dive into psychoaudiology! Join psychoaudiologist Priscilla Leigh to uncover how your ears shape your mind, behaviour, and even performance. What is psychoaudiology? It’s the science of how the auditory system connects to your brain, but the rest of your body too. Catch a glimpse of why your ears are the superheroes of your daily life. Tune in!