In today’s episode, we are joined by Carrie Spangler, a dedicated professional in the field of education audiology with over 25 years of experience. She also has a passionate personal journey of living successfully with hearing loss. The episode serves as an insightful behind-the-scenes look at her EmpowEar Audiology podcast, highlighting its impact on listeners ranging from professionals and educators to parents and students.

Carrie discusses the planning that goes into crafting each episode, her approach to guest selection, and how the podcast bridges the gap between diverse auditory experiences. She also offers a glimpse into her engaging conversations with notable guests who share their powerful stories and expertise, contributing to the wealth of knowledge this podcast provides to its audience.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Carrie’s background and how she got into audiology

What Carrie’s podcast is all about and the demographic of her listeners

What inspired Carrie’s podcast EmpowEAR

How often Carrie releases podcasts

Other audiology-focused podcasts

Carrie’s notable guests

Carrie’s research process

The biggest challenges during recordings

Whether Carrie listens to all her episodes

Trends and advice in podcasting

Whether anything from the podcast has changed Carrie’s perspective as a practicing audiologist

Resources:

Carrie Spangler, Au.D, CCC-A

EmpowEAR Audiology Podcast

Hearing Spanglish Blog

Partnership in Hearing | Oticon

Oticon PIH LinkedIn Group