What's the recipe for success for audiologists practicing in this changing landscape? Dr. Rudden talks with Michele Ahlman, Founder and CEO of Clear Digital Media, a designer and developer of waiting room video content. As a longtime partner to audiologists, Michele shares valuable insights about the patient journey.

Dr. Colucci and Dr. Traynor join us again on the aftershow to discuss some of their more memorable cases as expert witnesses, what orientation courses to pursue, and how to request more evidence when needed in a trial.

Have you ever considered using your extensive audiology knowledge to serve as an expert witness? This month, we talk with Dr. Dennis Colucci and Dr. Robert Traynor about forensic audiology and you can get involved. Learn what type of cases might require an audiology expert witness, how to set up your professional fees, and how to prepare for a case.

Tune in to the aftershow for a look inside a career in hearing conservation. And learn more about how Dr. Linton successfully juggled the responsibilities of her private practice while serving as an active-duty military audiologist.

On the podcast this month, Dr. Rudden talks with Kelley Linton, AuD, about blending areas of audiology that on the surface look like total opposites yet make complete sense when fused together. Dr. Linton is the owner of both Center for Hearing and Balance and Center for Industrial Audiometrics in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is a professional supervisor and course director with certifications from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). Dr. Linton is an adjunct professor for the University of Arkansas. And she's a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Public Health Command.

Tune in to the aftershow for valuable insights on surviving and thriving in a rural practice setting. Dr. McArthur shares what it's like to live and work in such a small town and why rural audiology practices should never be overlooked for larger urban practices.

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Listen to why rural audiology can be a highly rewarding field of practice. On the podcast this month, Dr. Rudden talks with Dr. Rachel McArthur about why wearing so many hats out of necessity in rural hearing care keeps the job interesting, exciting, and satisfying. Dr. McArthur is a Board-certified audiologist and owner of McArthur Audiology, where she provides audiological services for all ages in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas.

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Could there quite literally be a magic pill to prevent hearing loss? Dr. Rudden speaks with Dr. Lori Halverson about a breakthrough antioxidant nutritional supplement designed to support better hearing called Soundbites. Dr. Halverson is currently providing clinical research data on Soundbites. Read the transcript here.

You brush your teeth every day to prevent cavities. Why wouldn't you take a daily supplement to prevent hearing loss as well? The conversation with Dr. Lori Halverson on the science behind hearing preservation continues. Dr. Halverson explains the research on the effect of excess free radicals on hearing health that led to Soundbites. Read the transcript here.

Welcome to a special edition of The Hearing Journal Podcast! This month, Dr. Rudden explores the FDA final rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in a 4-part series. Part 2 of our series interviews Dr. Alicia Spoor on the creation of a new category of prescription hearing aids and the need for all states to review their licensure laws. Dr. Spoor is the owner of Designer Audiology in Highland, Maryland. She serves as the Advocacy Chair for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and is the Legislative Chair for the Maryland Academy of Audiology. She is also Past President of both organizations. Read the transcript here.