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Take a listen to this empowering, inspiring podcast about CHAMPIONS!  In this podcast I sit down with Julianna Hebert and Andrew Hebert from HearStrong.  HearStrong is a not for profit organization built around recognizing and sharing stories of remarkable individuals with hearing loss in order to empower others to be inspired.  With over 200 champions and counting, HearStrong stories are making a positive impact.  Julianna and Andrew share about how HearStrong got started, the HearStrong champion program, and the Pay it Forward program which allows Champions to give the gift of sound to someone else.  What a ripple effect this organization has!  Listen in and learn how you can nominate a HearStrong champion, be a supporter, or be a part of a servant leadership movement to help others gain the gift of sound.  

Visit https://www.hearstrong.org/ and Lemon-aids | HearStrong | Donations for more information, ways to get involved, nominate a HearStrong Champion, and give.  

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

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“We are living in a day and age where it doesn’t have to be about I can’t anymore; it’s a matter of finding the right solutions and having the right support behind you”.  You will not want to miss this empowEARing conversation with Sam Atcherson, Ph.D. as he shares his journey from hearing aids to cochlear implant.  Dr. Atcherson describes how the cochlear implant process was a life changing decision for him that allowed many doors to open both personally and professionally.  Family support, becoming an advocate, and having peer support are foundational to his current success.  Dr. Atcherson received  his bachelors and masters degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia and his doctorate in Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Memphis.  Currently, Professor of Audiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he has given over 200 presentations at local, regional, and international levels, and he is author or co-author of over 50 peer-reviewed articles, 22 book chapters, and 3 books. His research and clinical areas of interest include face mask-related speech perception and acoustics, auditory electrophysiology, audiologic rehabilitation, and health literacy. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education and on the Board of Trustees as Vice-Chairperson for the Arkansas Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and Visually-Impaired. He is the co-founder of the Association of Audiologists with Hearing Loss, a former president of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses, and one of the original founding board members of the Arkansas Hands and Voices chapter.

You can find out more information about Dr. Atcherson at:  https://chpresearch.uams.edu/faculty-profile-samuel-atcherson-ph-d/

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

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Meet Karin Weiser.  British by birth, global by choice. Karin has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents. Extensive travel, European roots and cultural savviness give her a license to operate globally.  Karin is an International Business Coach (ICF) and writer. She is ambitious in helping international professionals write the next chapter of their career story with 1-1 coaching. Her own story has been rewritten many times, which has led her to work with storytelling. Her fascination with the human mind and resilience shown in the face of adversity means she always has an inspiring story to share.

Take a listen to this episode of empowEAR Audiology as Karin shares how her cochlear implant journey has given her a powerful insight into the importance of why sharing stories matters. Karin’s own it, walk it, talk it story about getting her hearing back through the cochlear implant journey is a powerful example of how to look at the silver lining and be grateful for the possibilities that open up when we realize the power of taking small steps along the way to embrace imperfections. 

www.karinweiser.com

https://idainstitute.com/

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

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“The ability to understand and remember what you hear can affect your ability to have a good life” quotes Dr. Alexander.  Join me today in an energized episode with Dr. Angela Alexander as she shares her personal and professional expertise in the area of auditory processing.  Angela Alexander, Au.D., CCC-A, MNZAS, graduated from the University of Kansas in 2010 with a Doctor of Audiology degree.  Angela was privileged to have been mentored by Jack Katz, Ph.D., a world-renowned expert on APD. Angela worked with Katz for seven years between 2004 to 2012, building her knowledge and expertise. Dr. Angela now owns APD Support, which is a private organization dedicated to helping patients and professionals as well as providing a wealth of resources. Most recently, Dr. Alexander started her own podcast called BetweenTwoEars.  Today’s episode takes a deep dive into some of the myths about auditory processing, Dr. Alexander’s top 5 for audiologists and other professionals to remember, and take home messages to remember about “what we do with what we hear”.  

​On-demand Auditory Training | Auditory Processing Disorder APD Support

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/between-two-ears/id1562388215

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Marc Brennan as we talk about experiences growing up with hearing loss and reframing challenges and advantages. Dr Brennan brings both a personal and research perspective to the field of audiology.  Dr Brennan  graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his bachelor's and master's in communicative disorders, followed by his Ph.D. at the University of Washington. He completed both his clinical fellowship and post-doctoral fellowships at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Research interests involve examining the relationship between high-frequency amplification and the perception of speech, and between compression amplification and the perception of temporal and spectral cues.

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

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Join me for the “Get It” moments podcast as 4 moms share the importance of parent-to-parent support while raising a child/children who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Research articles and organizations provide service models recognizing the importance of family well being.  In this interview, Nancy, Maggie, Stephanie, and Tina bravely share the journey that they have shared together; highlighting the supportive and learning roles that each have played over the last 10 years.  This emotional interview brings the importance of parent to parent connections to life.  In whatever capacity you live or work, I am hopeful that you will be empowered to foster a new or renewed connection.  

For more information about parent to parent support check out these resources:

https://www.handsandvoices.org/

https://www.agbell.org/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27249168/

Henderson RJ, Johnson AM, Moodie ST. Revised Conceptual Framework of Parent-to-Parent Support for Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Modified Delphi Study. Am J Audiol. 2016;25(2):110-126. doi:10.1044/2016_AJA-15-0059

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

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Peer to peer connections are critical, and this interview actively demonstrates how having a common challenge creates an immediate bond. Today, I introduce to you Michelle Hu. Through our shared Audiology mentor, we were introduced through email.  Our connection was immediate!  Dr. Michelle Hu is a pediatric audiologist originally from Kent, OH and now lives and works in San Diego, CA.  She is also creator of Mama Hu Hears - an Instagram and website account where she shares her personal and professional experiences as an audiologist with hearing loss. She was inspired to create Mama Hu Hears when her own patients  started growing up and having children of their own & would ask her how she heard her babies if they cried in the middle of the night!  Join me for this upbeat and inspirational conversation.  

Be sure to connect with Dr. Hu at: https://www.mamahuhears.com/

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

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Join me in the latest empowEAR Audiology episode as I sit down with a respected leader in the field of audiology, Dr. Ryan McCreery.  Dr. McCeery is the Director of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital. During this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of research in the field of audiology as well as his own research directly related to clinical outcomes that have ​led to optimized clinical protocols for fitting hearing aids in kids with hearing loss.  Also, a huge congratulations to Dr. McCreery for receiving the prestigious ASHA Fellow Award in 2020!  You will not want to miss this episode. For more information about the work Dr. McCreery is involved in please visit:

https://www.boystownhospital.org/research/faculty/ryan-mccreery

www.ochlstudy.org

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

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Hear-O defined by Dr. Spangler:  a positive mentor, support, role model, and friend who shares the hearing loss journey.  It is a gift to be able to have a lifelong peer mentor that understands firsthand the hearing journey.  Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Karen MacIver-Lux for a heartwarming interview about the importance of having a Hear-O in your life. 

Karen MacIver-Lux is an audiologist and LSLS certified auditory-verbal therapist and co-founder of Thrive Together.  She provides auditory learning services for individuals of all ages with hearing loss in Canada.  She also is the president of Sound Intuition, a company providing online learning experiences around the world.  She has made numerous contributions in publications as well as guest lectures around the world. Her personal and professional contributions to the field of audiology, related professions, and families are impactful and praiseworthy.

Be sure to like Dr MacIver-Lux's Sound Intuition Facebook Page 

https://www.facebook.com/SoundIntuition

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

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Listening Fun!!!  This was the theme and vibe of this interview. Join me as I sit down with Deanna Magda for a vibrant conversation about how to make listening fun when you serve students with hearing loss.  Deanna is a young, committed, creative teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in New Jersey. She is also advancing her knowledge through working towards her listening and spoken language certification in Auditory-Verbal Education.  She works with children from birth to high school graduation to develop their listening, language, and self-advocacy skills.  In this episode, you will feel her enthusiasm and dedication to serving children with hearing loss.  Her dedication inspired her to create specialized resources, and she shares her amazing creations in her online store (Teachers Pay Teachers).  As an educational audiologist, I am grateful for her creations and know all of you will be too!  

Be sure to visit Deanna’s blog, store, and facebook group!

https://www.listeningfun.com/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Listening-Fun

https://www.facebook.com/listeningfuntod

For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-spangler/

For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com