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Drs. Jessica Sullivan & Lauren Calandruccio Discuss the IMPACT Program

empowEar Audiology - March 31, 2022 13:03 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in an important conversation with Drs. Jessica Sullivan and Lauren Calandruccio about the IMPACT Program which stands for Innovative Mentoring and Professional Advancement through Cultural Training.  The goal of the IMPACT Program is to increase diversity within the field of speech-langu...

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Lisa Kovacs: "What Works for Your Child is What Makes the Choice Right!"

empowEar Audiology - March 13, 2022 22:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Take a listen to this engaging conversation with Lisa Kovacs.  Lisa is a parent and professional who has had over 21 years of experience parenting her own child as well as advocating and empowering other families who are on this journey.  Lisa gives us a peek into her own journey of raising a ch...

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Assessment & Training Trends for SLPS Working with Students who are DHH

empowEar Audiology - February 24, 2022 22:46 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in talking with Dr. Kristina Blaiser about the importance of understanding systematic assessments patterns and trends for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and using trends for training and collaboration for SLPs and other related professionals. Dr. Kristina (Kristi) Blaiser is a...

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How to Advocate for Educational Audiology When the Service Does Not Exist

empowEar Audiology - February 10, 2022 14:11 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode What happens when a student who is deaf or hard of hearing does not have an educational audiologist on their educational team?  Join me in this episode with Dr. Kym Meyer as...

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What is TAAC? Total Language that is Accessible, Attended, and Coordinated

empowEar Audiology - January 20, 2022 23:05 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in a conversation with Derek Houston, Ph.D. as we discuss how language impacts children with cochlear implants.  Dr. Houston brings a wealth of information to this topic.  Dr. Houston currently is in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Coll...

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Dr. Donald Goldberg Shares Historical Perspectives & His Professional Journey

empowEar Audiology - January 07, 2022 13:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in a conversation with the accomplished Dr. Donald Goldberg as we have a discussion about the important history and work of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, the important work and collaboration between hearing healthcare professionals, educators, and families, and the positive impa...

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An Educational Audiology Discussion with Drs. Ashley Dainton & Rebecca Huzzy

empowEar Audiology - December 02, 2021 16:17 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode Join me in a conversation about one of my favorite topics, Educational Audiology!  On this podcast I had the opportunity to interview 2 educational audiologists who work for...

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Stacey Lim Shares Her Personal & Professional Hearing Loss Journeys

empowEar Audiology - November 11, 2021 20:47 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in a conversation with Dr. Stacey Lim, AuD., Ph.D., CCC-A who is an Assistant Professor of Audiology at Central Michigan University.  Dr. Lim has both a personal and professional journey in the field of audiology. Her research and publication areas include cochlear implantation, aural re...

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One Good Ear is Never Enough! A Discussion with Anita Jeyakumar, MD

empowEar Audiology - October 28, 2021 11:35 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
One good ear is all you need, right?  Join me for a special episode about Unilateral Hearing Loss with Dr. Anita Jeyakumar, MD, MS.  In this episode we dig deeper into the impact of unilateral hearing loss as well as non medical and medical solutions.  Dr. Jeyakumar has over 20 years of experien...

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Valli Gideons Sounds Her "Battle Call"

empowEar Audiology - October 14, 2021 19:27 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
My Battle Call! Join me as I sit down with Valli Gideons for a real, authentic conversation about raising her two children with cochlear implants and how she turned her journalism background into her “Battle Call” to help families and professionals around the world.  Valli is a military bride, w...

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Dr. Samantha Kesteloot Shares Her Hearing Loss Journey

empowEar Audiology - October 01, 2021 15:27 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me for an inspirational interview with Dr. Samantha Kesteloot as she shares her experience growing up as a twin in the public school system in Michigan with bilateral hearing loss.  Samantha’s hearing journey led her down the path of educational audiology.  Dr. Samantha Kesteloot is now an ...

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My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?

empowEar Audiology - September 17, 2021 13:03 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?  Join me in learning more about an amazing new course, resources, and videos for parents of children with hearing loss (and for professionals too).  Dr. Michelle Hu has combined her 38 years of personal experiences with her 12 years of professional expertise ...

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Back to School Hot Topics with Drs. Cheryl DeConde Johnson & Lisa Cannon

empowEar Audiology - September 03, 2021 12:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a trasncript of the episode Join me in this special podcast remix of the Facebook Live event on Back to School Hot Topics with Dr. Cheryl DeConde Johnson and Dr. Lisa Cannon.  Cheryl is internationally...

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25 Episodes!!! Time to Celebrate

empowEar Audiology - August 12, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Exactly 1 Year ago today the empowEAr audiology podcast was released.  Today is not only a celebration of 1 year, but also a celebration of the 25th episode.  25 is a great # to celebrate whether it is a birthday, anniversary, or the 25th empowEAR audiology podcast.  What are you waiting to cele...

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Jaime Vernon: Bringing Music to Life with Songs for Sounds

empowEar Audiology - July 29, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join me in an inspiring and influential conversation with Jaime Vernon.  We all face trials and tribulations in our life, and Jaime shares how her own personal trial led her to imagine, invent, invent, and inspire Songs for Sounds.  Jaime shares her story of finding out that her daughter, Lexi, ...

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What is Bimodal Hearing? A Discussion with Rene Gifford

empowEar Audiology - July 16, 2021 10:42 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
What is bimodal hearing? Take a listen to the latest empowEAR Audiology podcast with Dr. Rene Gifford to find out more. In this episode Dr. Gifford goes deeper into what bimodal hearing is, what the criteria for candidacy, what are the outcomes for bimodal hearing, benefits and challenges of bim...

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Are You a HearStrong Champion?

empowEar Audiology - July 01, 2021 11:28 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Take a listen to this empowering, inspiring podcast about CHAMPIONS!  In this podcast I sit down with Julianna Hebert and Andrew Hebert from HearStrong.  HearStrong is a not for profit organization built around recognizing and sharing stories of remarkable individuals with hearing loss in order ...

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Sam Atcherson: It's All About the Right Solutions & Support

empowEar Audiology - June 20, 2021 16:09 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
“We are living in a day and age where it doesn’t have to be about I can’t anymore; it’s a matter of finding the right solutions and having the right support behind you”.  You will not want to miss this empowEARing conversation with Sam Atcherson, Ph.D. as he shares his journey from hearing aids ...

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Karin Weiser: Rewrite Your Story & Walk Your Talk

empowEar Audiology - June 03, 2021 13:04 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Meet Karin Weiser.  British by birth, global by choice. Karin has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents. Extensive travel, European roots and cultural savviness give her a license to operate globally.  Karin is an International Business Coach (ICF) and writer. She is ambitiou...

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Angela Alexander Discusses Auditory Processing Disorder

empowEar Audiology - May 20, 2021 13:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
“The ability to understand and remember what you hear can affect your ability to have a good life” quotes Dr. Alexander.  Join me today in an energized episode with Dr. Angela Alexander as she shares her personal and professional expertise in the area of auditory processing.  Angela Alexander, A...

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Framing the Hearing Loss Advantage: A Conversation with Dr. Marc Brennan

empowEar Audiology - May 08, 2021 18:04 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join 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-Madiso...

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Four Moms Discuss "Get It" Moments

empowEar Audiology - April 22, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join 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, Na...

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Happiness Is Peer-to-Peer Connections with Dr. Michelle Hu

empowEar Audiology - April 08, 2021 14:52 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Peer 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 i...

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Ryan McCreery Discusses the Importance of Research In Audiology

empowEar Audiology - March 18, 2021 14:08 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Join 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 f...

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Karen MacIver-Lux Is a Hear-O!

empowEar Audiology - March 04, 2021 13:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Hear-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...

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Deanna Magda Discusses Her Role as a Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

empowEar Audiology - February 18, 2021 11:59 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Listening 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...

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Wear the Mic! A Conversation with Erin Schafer, PhD

empowEar Audiology - February 04, 2021 19:57 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
This 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 pr...

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Janet DesGeorges Discusses Leadership

empowEar Audiology - January 21, 2021 19:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Are 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 org...

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Elizabeth Walker, PhD Discusses the Significance of Mild Hearing Loss In Children

empowEar Audiology - January 07, 2021 14:26 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Listen 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 ...

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An Interview with My Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Oliver Adunka, MD!

empowEar Audiology - December 16, 2020 14:37 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
This 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 O...

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