In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Gladys Sanda, a tinnitus specialist who has spent over a decade supporting people living with tinnitus - and who also lives with it herself.

We talk about the emotional and psychological impact tinnitus can have, including the fear, isolation, and heightened awareness that often accompany it. Gladys shares her personal experience of living with tinnitus, offering rare insight into what it’s like to both experience the condition and support others through it.

Together, we explore how understanding what’s happening in the nervous system, alongside self-compassion, can change the way tinnitus is experienced. This conversation is about shifting the relationship with tinnitus - and about the possibility of living well, even when the sound doesn’t disappear.

1. Tinnitus affects far more than hearing, often impacting emotional safety, stress levels, and sense of connection
2. Understanding how the brain and nervous system respond to tinnitus can reduce fear and reactivity
3. Self-compassion plays a crucial role in learning to live well with tinnitus
4. A holistic approach that considers both emotional and auditory factors can support long-term wellbeing

📘 Beyond the Noise by Dr Gladys Sanda

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Noise-Practical-Tinnitus-Relief/dp/1036964973/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

🌐 Dr Gladys Sanda

https://drgladys.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/tinnituswithgladys/

📸 The Lonely Chapter on Instagram

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