This episode marks Lorie’s return to the podcast for a second conversation after first meeting with Belinda in her clinic. Since their initial episode, Lorie has gone through the process of updating her hearing aids and wanted to come back to share what that experience was really like — from learning the new technology to noticing how her new hearing aids have improved clarity, confidence, and day-to-day communication. Together, Lorie and Belinda reflect on the journey, the importance of personalized hearing care, and why hearing solutions are never one-size-fits-all.
If you or someone you love thinks hearing aids should “solve everything,” this conversation will help you understand what support actually looks like—and how to advocate for better hearing in real life.
Belinda Waites - Hear Right Canada – Okotoks: where better hearing starts with listening. 🌐 hearrightcanada.ca
Guest: Lorie Watson Economic Development Specialist – Town of Okotoks
Watch the full episode on YouTube: @belindawaites
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Episode Timestamps
● 00:00 Finding hearing aids that actually fit your needs (not one-size-fits-all)
● 02:15 Welcome back: Lorie’s hearing journey and why it was time for new tech
● 03:55 How the right provider changed everything (and why local matters)
● 06:16 The “product + service” truth: hearing aids are more than the device
● 13:00 Roger microphones: clarity in noise and why volume isn’t the real goal
● 19:50 Community + small business: building trust, giving back, and 5 years in Okotoks