In this episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we speak with Emily Truell, who was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma at 27. Emily shares her personal journey through the challenges of hearing loss, surgery, and recovery. She also discusses the importance of advocacy and the support systems that helped her along the way.

• Emily’s blog: www.luckybraintumor.com 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckybraintumor

• Instagram: @luckybraintumor

• The Acoustic Neuroma Association: anausa.org

Acoustic Neuroma Association Young Adult Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ANAYoungAdults

Edmund is an ex-military doctor who co-founded Oto after realizing his patients' challenges when trying to access tinnitus support. Shaped by his own experiences with tinnitus, Ed and Dr George Leidig  (co-founder) shared a vision to help as many people as possible get their lives back from tinnitus through expert tinnitus coaching.

Their mobile app allows instant access to evidence-based treatment for people with tinnitus, and the therapy is centred around cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). 

Ed is also keen to share his personal story and talk about tinnitus in veterans and the military. He will also have the results of a clinical trial on a groundbreaking study to assess the impact of remotely delivering tinnitus therapy toward the end of the year.

In this episode, host Carly Sygrove welcomes special guest Amy Morton, founder of Living With Hearing Loss UK. Amy shares her personal journey with hearing loss and how the pandemic highlighted the challenges faced by the deaf community. Together, they discuss the importance of advocacy, community support, and raising awareness about hearing loss. 

Amy’s Links:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Livingwithhearinglossuk

Living With Hearing Loss Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1600832857533695

Living With Hearing Loss and Motherhood Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/122808090687586

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithhearingloss/

Website: www.livingwithhearingloss.co.uk

Linktree link for petition details on HamiltonLlodge School: https://linktr.ee/LWHL?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

In this special episode, Dr. Ruth Reisman and Carly Sygrove reflect on their first year of the podcast, sharing personal stories about their journeys in audiology and hearing loss advocacy. They discuss how the podcast began, key moments from the past year, and exciting plans for future episodes. Carly also shares a big update about her upcoming cochlear implant surgery. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about hearing health, personal growth, and what’s next for the Happy Hearing community!

In this episode, Dr. Ruth Reisman and Carly Sygrove open up about their personal experiences with hearing loss. They discuss the challenges, the resilience they've developed, and how they've navigated their unique journeys. 

Tune in for an episode filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice!

In the Happy Hearing Podcast episode 14, Dr. Ruth Reisman, an audiologist and professor, along with hearing loss coach Carly Sygrove are joined by special guest Howard Presland, the founder of TinniSoothe—a discreet, wearable device that provides relief for tinnitus using white noise. 

Howard shares his personal journey with tinnitus, which began around ten years ago and was exacerbated by a traumatic brain injury in 2019. He emphasizes the challenges of living with chronic tinnitus and how it affects mental health and overall well-being. 

For Happy Hearing listeners in the UK or Europe, Howard is offering a special discount code for 10% off TinniSoothe purchases:

Use code: HAPPYHEARING10  

You can find out more about TinniSoothe at: 

https://tinnisoothe.com/

In Episode 13 of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we welcome Claudia Marseille, author of "But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World." Diagnosed with severe hearing loss at age four, Claudia shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, finding her voice, and thriving in art and music. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on self-advocacy, the power of silence, and resilience with hearing loss.

To connect with Claudia, visit her author website: claudiamarseilleauthor.com

Photo credit: Anita Scarf

In this episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman and hearing loss coach Carly Sygrove explore the intriguing link between women's health, hormonal changes, and hearing.

Joined by special guest Dr. Tahl Colen, a prominent ENT physician specializing in otology, they discuss how hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and menopause can impact hearing.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the intersection of hormones and hearing, with practical tips and professional guidance.

Dr. Colen's practice is located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. To schedule an appointment, visit www.entandallergy.com  or call +1 718-208-4449. 

*** In response to the listener's question regarding whether there may be a correlation between sudden hearing loss and hormones, Dr. Colen provided the following information:

“Since there are no significant sex differences with sudden idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss (SISNHL) and Meniere’s, there doesn’t seem to be a hormonal underpinning.” 

References for the sources cited by Dr. Colen:

Aloufi N, Heinrich A, Marshall R, Kluk K. 2023. Sex differences and the effect of female hormones on auditory function: A systematic review. Front Hum Neurosci. 17:1077409. 

Macielak R, Marinelli J, Totten D, Lohse C, Grossardt B, Carlson M. 2021.  Pregnancy, estrogen exposure, and the development of otosclerosis: A case-control study of 1196 women. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 164(6):1294-1298. 

Curhan S, Eliassen A, Eavey R, Wang M, Lin B, Curhan G. 2017. Menopause and post-menopausal hormone therapy and risk of hearing loss. 24(9):1049-1056.

Claim your promo code from Mahana Tinnitus here:  mahana.com/happy 

Mahan Tinnitus is a tool that many audiologists have adopted to help support patients in managing their tinnitus. Give it a try!

Dr. Stephanie Milks joins us for an informative discussion around hearing implants as well as how to advocate for people with hearing loss.