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AirPods as Hearing Aids for Single Sided Deafness
The Airpods Pro 2 hearing aid functionality is the best non-prescription solution I have found for background noise. The hearing aid functionality does not have sound rerouting functionality. It does not pick up sound on the deaf side and send it to the hearing side. The hearing aid functionality does include useful hearing protection. Continue reading
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Changing the Narrative Around Hearing Aids
I asked a group of young adults with hearing loss if they would take a photo of themself wearing their hearing aid and feeling good. Here are the amazing results. Continue reading
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Ally’s Act- Children and adults need access to hearing devices
Please consider reaching out to your congressman and senator to pass this important bill that creates access for cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing devices. Continue reading
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Adventures in Hearing Loss & Theatre
I’ve had a lifelong love of theatre, but hearing loss has added some complications. After trying many options and some advocacy, I am grateful for the opportunity to enjoy theatre with captions. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 3: Stacy’s Story
Stacy noticed that her hearing wasn’t working correctly while pregnant. She shares her story of navigating an acoustic neuroma diagnosis and subsequent brain surgery while juggling motherhood with a young child and a newborn. Continue reading
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How To Put On a Bone Anchored Hearing Device
I have been asked what the process is like for putting on and taking off my bone anchored device. This video demonstrates the simple process. Continue reading
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My Children are Advocates
I have been surprised and amazed at how my children have become advocates for me and for the hearing loss community. I am so grateful for their support and their efforts to break down hearing loss stigma. Continue reading
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Why I Volunteer
I have been thinking about what volunteering brings into my life, and my gratitude for this community. *Spoiler alert* I volunteer for you. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 2: Ramiz’s Story
Ramiz’s story of his acoustic neuroma diagnosis and treatment is cinema worthy. Regardless, Ramiz overcame all those obstacles to live a full life and can now look back and share the story of those tumultuous times. Continue reading
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
I honestly cannot say enough good things about vestibular rehabilitation. It literally changed my life. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Continue reading
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Anticipatory Grief by DJ Hilley
This beautiful article by licensed professional counselor DJ Hilley delves into his struggles and coping mechanisms for handling the anticipatory grief brought to his life by his acoustic neuroma diagnosis and projected hearing loss. Continue reading
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Three Hearing Loss Life Hacks that Save the Day
These simple hacks may seem obvious, but as a person with hearing loss, they can make all the difference in my outcomes. What are your best hearing hacks? Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 1: Michelle’s Story
In this episode, Michelle shares her story of her acoustic neuroma diagnosis back in 2012 when she was twenty-seven years old. Michelle had amazing results from her middle fossa surgery, and her story is very inspirational. Continue reading
About Me
Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 27 and decided to make that experience worthwhile by paying it forward to other brain tumor warriors. She is passionate about supporting people and advocating for hearing assistance around motherhood and running a family business.
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