Today's interview with Geoffrey A. Smith, MD ENT (ear, nose, throat) doctor covers a lot of ground. So sit back and learn from one of the world's experts in archaeology, medicine, and is a hearing aid wearer for the last 57 years. He acquired hearing loss due to the loud noise where he was the keyboard performer in a high school band. He did not let hearing loss stop him from pursuing his dream of being a doctor. He is the proud owner of antique hearing aids, ancient artifacts relating to hearing loss for keeping people happy in their afterlife with "Answers" hearing the names to keep those with hearing loss engaged, and a person who created the swimmer's ear surgical procedure for surfers. Plus, a Sharp Rees-Stealy Hospital physician for over 40 years. Your time will be well spent.

He currently working on getting legislation passed, so that those with the possibility of hearing loss can go directly to a Doctor of Audiology. Who is trained to recognize underlying medical conditions with a referral to an ENT? Making the process of Medicare simpler for the hearing test.

It's important to let your doctor know if you have a hearing loss. Dr. Smith recommends you go to a person trained in the medical field like an AuD or ENT. rather than someone that practices "Algorithm Medicine". That's checking the box's medical care. He also said, that most physicians do not recognize the signs of hearing loss and only become aware of it if a family member speaks up. Courses will be available soon on the Hearing Awareness Academy for how to recognize someone with hearing loss for better inclusion and stigma removal.

Dr. Smith goes on to address how he resolved his tinnitus symptoms with Oticon hearing aids. Check with your hearing care specialist.

And, hear how you can help Americans Help Asian Children Non-Profit where 100% of your donation goes helping them get hearing aids and better access.

And, be part of the hearing awareness community.

Hearing loss is the leading communication disorder and the third-worst chronic health condition in America affecting 1 in 5. It's no longer an older person's health issue and it does not discriminate. Hearing loss reaches every age, gender, race, and social-economic level. It affects both your mental and physical health. Then socially it affects businesses as they are losing $260 billion per year by not addressing this health issue.

In today's episode, you will learn how to take control by testing the environment your in, wearing protective gear like high-fidelity earplugs, eating ear healthy foods to reduce and improve ear health.

To discover your baseline get a free online hearing test on hear-it.org or mdhearingtestonline.com. Make it a fun process for your family and friends. Let everyone take the test and post their results on the Hearing Awareness Community Facebook Page and of course, download the free mini-introductory course on:

https://hearingawarenessacademy.mykajabi.com/pl/214119

Fresh Start for Happy Hearing Awareness Year of 2021. Why? Because ignorance of hearing loss is affecting your physical and mental health; your relationships both professionally and personally; and lastly lack of hearing awareness is affecting your performance at work, school, and in the community.

Get a Fresh Start with Healthy Hearing Habits for 2021.

Hearing Awareness is not usually on the radar screen for most businesses or for individuals even though it is the largest communication disorder and affects most with communication. Businesses are at risk of being sued for non-ADA communication compliance.

Today you will learn the 5 Easy Steps to Become a Hearing Hero for greater sales, inclusion, compliance, healthy habits, for to eat for ear health, and how to increase your productivity by becoming a Hearing Hero in 2021. Listen to learn what's inside of the Hearing Friendly Method.

Today, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa Week as well as a post-Happy Hanukkah Week.

Most people with hearing loss do not have a lot of confidence, especially if it is a new medical condition and perhaps they have had a few hiccups in life with dealing with this invisible disability. Unlike a lot of other invisible disabilities diabetes, sleep disorders, dyslexia, renal failures renal disorders, and autism. Hearing loss is the third-worst chronic illness after heart disease and arthritis.

Here are some tips you'll hear about on Sound Advice: A Hearing Friendly Business Podcast:

1. Let a person with hearing loss decide if they want the world to know they have this disability

2. Own Your Hearing Loss with Confidence. Set your boundaries for how you want this medical condition disclosed.

3. Use the Barnes Thumb Method™️

1. Thumbs UP when all is good with communication

2. Thumbs DOWN when you need them to talk slower, softer, louder, or a

break from listening.

4. Be an advocate for your child with hearing loss.

5. Don't speak for an adult that is able to address their own medical condition.

In today's episode, you will hear about the joy of hearing after being a critical care nurse much like Sandra Lindsey, RN who received the first COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in a non-trial setting at age 22 years old. I had at that point lived with hearing loss since birth. It gave me great joy to hear birds for the first time.

Take 35 to hear what you can do to improve your sales. Did you know Dec 11th was National Salesperson's Day? Learn how to reduce hearing loss discrimination, what the hearing impaired don't like to hear, and how to improve your listening skills.

Today's episode is all about better service for the hearing impaired by wearing a transparent mask for greater sales, inclusion, access, and kindness. One option is to pre-order them from HearC.com.

1 in 5 American's have hearing loss. They suffer many of the symptoms described in the interview on NBC News interview by Andrea Mitchell Friday the 4th of December 2021. Where Marc Polymerpoulous "CIA officer suffers crippling symptoms in Moscow. Was it 'Havana Syndrome'. This is where a high pitch human undetectable sound is sent via "micro-waves" that destroy parts of the ear organ and brain tissue. At 50 years old Polymerpoulous became part of the Hard of Hearing community. That needs a transparent mask to make his life easier. Here are some tips to help with this venue.

1. Get the person's attention before you speak

2. Use open-ended active communication techniques

3. Use your phone to let Siri do the captioning for you or apps like AVA (remember to wipe it down for germs or viruses afterward)

"The British and healthcare professional pronunciation tends to sound like “TIN-ni-tus.” Listen. While the American and layperson pronunciation often sounds like “ti-night-tus” or “tin-NYE-tus.” Hear it here." Credit is given to lipofavonoid.com.

What is tinnitus? That will be covered in the podcast. So take a breather and stop to listen. What you can do about it in the workplace and on a personal level like using a fan or white noise machine will help distract the brain from the ringing, dinging, buzzing sounds of tinnitus to hear the pleasant sound of a fan or a white noise machine. It is a simple implementation in the workplace to increase sales, productivity, communication, and well-being for your employees.

Then there are supplements one can take to reduce the symptoms and increase blood flow to help with a healthier habit for hearing health.

Overcoming rejection, oppression, the hearing loss disability, and going on to become highly successful people in their own rights.

Today you will hear about how determination helped those with hearing loss early on achieve their dream goals.

How hearing loss was acquired later in life with struggling rather than reaching out to the many support groups or online training from the Hearing Awareness Academy on how to deal with it.

These 4 famous people are all multi-millionaires. How much of that pie do you as a salesperson, business, or even a corporation want to increase your revenue.

Did you know we are worth a mere $1.7 trillion dollars that are not being tapped into with Hearing Friendly™️ Business Training with certification? Yes, we need special effective communication listening skills as a service you offer.

Hearing is one of your most important senses. It is the quickest sense, the first sense, and the last sense. Remember, if you have anyone who is dying they might not be able to react, but they can still hear you. So, you still have a chance to ask for forgiveness, tell them you love them, or something you just want to share before they leave.

Why Hearing Matters will cover how hearing awareness can improve your health, wealth, and a better quality of life.

For:

1. Safety

2. Enjoyable Entertainment

3. Better Human Connections

4. Workplace Effective Communication

5. Your Disability Rights and Responsibilities

Hearing loss does not discriminate. It affects every age, race, gender, and socio-economic class.

Have a cup of Yogi Elderberry Tea to decrease stress and improve ear health. These next 30 minutes could change your life or someone you know. A glass of red wine is ear healthy too. For more ways to Up Your Hearing Awareness. Reach out to [email protected] or simple text for a human connection about hearing loss if you are isolated out there at 760-717-8190.

The HearCommunication Team is available to help your business thrive by attracting more of the missed hearing loss community to your business and your effort to increase hearing conservation