On today’s episode, Eliza Peters and her mother, Amber, talk about Eliza's hearing loss journey. They share why you should always expect excellence, the importance of being kind, and the advocacy work they do with Hear The Cheers.  

“You don’t know what you don’t know and no kid ever wants to be different.... Especially when you're in second grade and you think this is your world crumbling below you.”  

References: 

• Shoham, N., Lewis, G., Favarato, G., & Cooper, C. (2019). Prevalence of anxiety disorders and symptoms in people with hearing impairment: a systematic review. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 54, 649-660.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

Hear The Cheers Program: https://chicagohearingsociety.org/chs-hear-the-cheers-program/ 

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