empowEar Audiology
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCommunication is connecting. Join Dr. Carrie Spangler, a passionate audiologist with a personal hearing journey, as she interviews guests who are navigating their own professional or personal journey in the hearing loss world. If you want to be empowEARed or just want to hear some great hearing and listening advice, this podcast is for you!
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Framing the Hearing Loss Advantage: A Conversation with Dr. Marc Brennan
May 08, 2021 18:04 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin me for a conversation with Dr. Marc Brennan as we talk about experiences growing up with hearing loss and reframing challenges and advantages. Dr Brennan brings both a personal and research perspective to the field of audiology. Dr Brennan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with his bachelor's and master's in communicative disorders, followed by his Ph.D. at the University of Washington. He completed both his clinical fellowship and post-doctoral fellowships at Boys To...
Four Moms Discuss "Get It" Moments
April 22, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 54 MBJoin me for the “Get It” moments podcast as 4 moms share the importance of parent-to-parent support while raising a child/children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Research articles and organizations provide service models recognizing the importance of family well being. In this interview, Nancy, Maggie, Stephanie, and Tina bravely share the journey that they have shared together; highlighting the supportive and learning roles that each have played over the last 10 years. This emotional ...
Happiness Is Peer-to-Peer Connections with Dr. Michelle Hu
April 08, 2021 14:52 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MBPeer to peer connections are critical, and this interview actively demonstrates how having a common challenge creates an immediate bond. Today, I introduce to you Michelle Hu. Through our shared Audiology mentor, we were introduced through email. Our connection was immediate! Dr. Michelle Hu is a pediatric audiologist originally from Kent, OH and now lives and works in San Diego, CA. She is also creator of Mama Hu Hears - an Instagram and website account where she shares her personal and ...
Ryan McCreery Discusses the Importance of Research In Audiology
March 18, 2021 14:08 - 52 minutes - 43 MBJoin me in the latest empowEAR Audiology episode as I sit down with a respected leader in the field of audiology, Dr. Ryan McCreery. Dr. McCeery is the Director of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital. During this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of research in the field of audiology as well as his own research directly related to clinical outcomes that have led to optimized clinical protocols for fitting hearing aids in kids with hearing loss. Also, a huge con...
Karen MacIver-Lux Is a Hear-O!
March 04, 2021 13:43 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBHear-O defined by Dr. Spangler: a positive mentor, support, role model, and friend who shares the hearing loss journey. It is a gift to be able to have a lifelong peer mentor that understands firsthand the hearing journey. Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Karen MacIver-Lux for a heartwarming interview about the importance of having a Hear-O in your life. Karen MacIver-Lux is an audiologist and LSLS certified auditory-verbal therapist and co-founder of Thrive Together. Sh...
Deanna Magda Discusses Her Role as a Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
February 18, 2021 11:59 - 36 minutes - 29.8 MBListening Fun!!! This was the theme and vibe of this interview. Join me as I sit down with Deanna Magda for a vibrant conversation about how to make listening fun when you serve students with hearing loss. Deanna is a young, committed, creative teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in New Jersey. She is also advancing her knowledge through working towards her listening and spoken language certification in Auditory-Verbal Education. She works with children from birth to high school graduatio...
Wear the Mic! A Conversation with Erin Schafer, PhD
February 04, 2021 19:57 - 41 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week, I have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Erin Schafer, who is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Audiology at the University of Northern Texas. Dr. Schafer has an extensive resume of teaching, research, publications, grants, and national and international podium presentations at conferences. She is the current editor of Audiology Today, past President and Journal Editor for the Educational Audiology Association, and board member for the Auditory Implant Initiat...
Janet DesGeorges Discusses Leadership
January 21, 2021 19:12 - 50 minutes - 41.1 MBAre you ready to LEAD? I am excited to share this podcast with all of our listeners on the topic of leadership. I had the opportunity to sit down with Janet DesGeorges who is a published writer, international speaker, and co-founder and Executive Director of Hands and Voices, a movement and organization dedicated to supporting families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In November 2020, she published her very own book titled “Not a Leader, Now a Leader”. Today’s episode ...
Elizabeth Walker, PhD Discusses the Significance of Mild Hearing Loss In Children
January 07, 2021 14:26 - 47 minutes - 39 MBListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode This week I am thrilled to sit down with a great friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Walker who is an assistant professor at the University of Iowa where she teaches and is the director of the Pediatric Audiology Lab. In this episode, Dr. Walker shares why “mild” is MORE than mild as it relates to hearing loss and the need to optimize access to auditory information. D...
An Interview with My Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Oliver Adunka, MD!
December 16, 2020 14:37 - 41 minutes - 34 MBThis episode has special meaning as I approach my 1 year cochlear implant birthday; the honor to interview my own CI surgeon, Dr. Oliver Adunka. Oliver Adunka, MD, FACS, is the Director of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Adunka is also part of the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, Ohio. Join Dr. Adunka and I as we talk about h...
Carrie's Cochlear Implant Birthday!
December 02, 2020 12:28 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MBHappy 1 year CI Birthday to ME!! Join me today as I reflect on the past year and celebrate the joys and challenges of my cochlear implant journey. In this episode I share about the “what ifs”, the little voice in my head, the phone call, the consultation, the surgery, and activation. What an amazing year it has been and I am excited to celebrate my CI birthday with all of my listeners today. For more about my CI journey, visit my blog at www.hearingspanglish.blog Engage with me on Fac...
Counselors & Campers Cultivating Self-Advocacy Through Mentorship
November 18, 2020 12:14 - 31 minutes - 26 MBThis week I am inspired to sit down with two young women who have both been an integral part of the campUS experience. campUS is an overnight camp for teens with hearing loss focusing on successful transition and leadership skills. Our first guest is Dr. Katie Colborn, pediatric audiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who served as a campUS counselor 2 different years. Our second guest is Audrey Susz, a former camper attending twice, who is now a sophomore at the Ohio State Univers...
A Conversation with Dr. Gail Whitelaw: The Teen campUS Experience
November 02, 2020 11:29I am so excited to share my personal and professional passion of working with teens with hearing loss during this episode. This week, I sit down with Dr. Gail Whitelaw who is the co-coordinator of the campUS experience. Dr. Whitelaw and I have been coordinating the campUS experience for the past 8 years. This is an overnight experience for teens with hearing loss to develop leadership and advocacy skills while spending time at the Ohio State University. Join us today for a conversation ab...
A Conversation with Dr. Gail Whitelaw: The Teen campUS Experience
November 02, 2020 11:29I am so excited to share my personal and professional passion of working with teens with hearing loss during this episode. This week, I sit down with Dr. Gail Whitelaw who is the co-coordinator of the campUS experience. Dr. Whitelaw and I have been coordinating the campUS experience for the past 8 years. This is an overnight experience for teens with hearing loss to develop leadership and advocacy skills while spending time at the Ohio State University. Join us today for a conversation ab...
A Conversation with Dr. Carol Flexer about Lifelong Learning
October 08, 2020 11:25 - 39 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week I am honored to sit down with the Dr. Carol Flexer, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Audiology, international lecturer in pediatric and educational audiology and author of more than 155 publications including 17 books. In this episode, Dr. Flexer also shares how her audiology motto “It’s all about the Brain” evolved and has become a motto for audiologists when we talk about hearing. Join Carrie and Carol take a walk down memory lane and reflect on how professional mentors can...
Top Tips for Parents of Children with Hearing Challenges Return to School
September 24, 2020 13:06 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBDuring the uncharted, unsure return to school opening, I was grateful to sit down with Camille Warren. Camille is a positive, proactive parent who has 4 children total; 3 who have hearing loss. Her children with hearing loss are 17, 13, and 10 years of age. Join us today as Camille shares what was learned during the adventures of remote learning and great tips for the upcoming year. Camille also shares a few anticipated communication challenges as schools reopen in a new way this school ye...
A Conversation with Dr. Tina Childress!
September 17, 2020 11:18 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week I am excited to sit down with Dr. Tina Childress, a fellow educational audiologist, CI user, and supportive friend. In this episode, Tina and Carrie talk about the dilemma of communicating in our masked and physically distanced world. Over the past few months, we have both acquired a generous collection of different clear masks and shields. Join us to find out why “one shoe (aka) mask does not fit all”. Join us as we share real life experiences and collective solutions as we power...
A Conversation with Cheryl DeConde-Johnson: COVID Return to School with Hearing Challenges
September 03, 2020 12:51 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode This week I am honored and excited to sit down with Dr. Cheryl Deconde-Johnson a pioneer and leader in the field of educational audiology and deaf education (and one of my greatest mentors and friends). Join us today for a conversation about the hot topic of returning to school during a pandemic. We will explore lessons learned as a result of the shut down and how it ...
A Conversation with Cheryl DeConde-Johnson: COVID Return to School with Hearing Challenges
September 03, 2020 12:51 - 41 minutes - 34.4 MBThis week I am honored and excited to sit down with Dr. Cheryl Deconde-Johnson a pioneer and leader in the field of educational audiology and deaf education (and one of my greatest mentors and friends). Join us today for a conversation about the hot topic of returning to school during a pandemic. We will explore lessons learned as a result of the shut down and how it impacted students with hearing challenges and how we can use these lessons in the upcoming year as we begin to reopen. You...
What Is Your Purpose?
August 12, 2020 19:13 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBWelcome to the first official episode of the EmpowEAR Audiology podcast. Carrie Spangler, your passionate host, takes a deeper dive into her own personal life of living with hearing loss and how it became her purpose. Going through the cycles of grief, Carrie summarizes the vast array of emotions and experiences (both good and bad) of the hearing journey. Rick Warren quotes “that character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test”. I challenge each of you to refl...
An Introduction to EmpowEAR Audiology
August 12, 2020 18:59 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBWelcome to the introduction of the empowEAR audiology podcast!! Take a listen and find out how your host Dr. Carrie Spangler, a passionate audiologist with a personal hearing loss journey will empowEAR you! Listen in and communicate with Carrie as she threads pieces of her own personal and professional journey while hosting incredible guests who have their own journeys. If you want to be empowEARed or just want to hear some great hearing and listening advice, subscribe and don’t miss an ep...