Hearing loss is about far more than just your ears. In this episode of Hear Me Out with Belinda, Belinda sits down with Femi Coo, Registered Doctor of Audiology, to talk about how hearing connects to brain health, communication, relationships, confidence, and quality of life. They also dive into hearing protection, hearing aid technology, and why personalized care still matters no matter how advanced the tech becomes.
This conversation is both educational and deeply human. Femi shares his journey from Ghana to Canada, how he found audiology, and why helping people hear again can be life-changing. From the sounds people do not realize they are missing to the emotional impact of untreated hearing loss, this episode is full of insight for anyone curious about hearing health or wondering whether it is time to get tested.
Whether you are noticing changes in your own hearing, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand the connection between hearing and the brain, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and powerful reminders.
f this episode helped you think differently about hearing health, share it with someone in your life who needs to hear this conversation. And if you have been putting off a hearing test, this might be your sign to book one.

00:00 Welcome and Femi’s Journey 

01:33 What Audiology Really Is 

05:27 Why Hearing Protection Matters 

07:15 The Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss 

13:22 How to Choose the Right Hearing Aid 

18:54 Why Human Care Still Matters 

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Host: Belinda Waites Watch full episode Youtube: @belindawaites Instagram: @belindawaites Belinda Waites - Hear Right Canada – Okotoks: where better hearing starts with listening. 🌐 hearrightcanada.ca 

Guest: Femi Coo, Registered Doctor of Audiology 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femi-coo/