The Overheard at Frequency podcast explores issues surrounding hearing loss and the unmet needs of the patient community. Hosted by Colleen Chapman, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs at Frequency Therapeutics, the podcast brings timely and interesting stories about hearing science, advocacy and innovation to patients.

In episode 2, Colleen sits down with Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). They talk about the prevalence of hearing loss among people aged 50 or younger and the impact it has on lives and careers, the roots of hearing loss advocacy as a self-empowerment movement and the changes Barbara envisions for the future.

To watch the FDA’s Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development Meeting for People and Families with Sensorineural Hearing Loss (referenced in this episode), visit: https://www.hearingloss.org/hlaa-pfdd/