In this year-end episode, hosts Dr. Ruth Reisman and Carly Sygrove reflect on a year of growth, learning, and advocacy in hearing healthcare.

They discuss cochlear implant rehabilitation, auditory fatigue, hearing health disparities, the power of shared stories, and why celebrating small wins matters, both professionally and personally.

The conversation closes with a look ahead to the year to come and continued commitment to awareness and support.

In this episode, Hearing Loss Coach Carly Sygrove and Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman talk with Dr. Gladys Sanda, a London-based audiologist, about the psychology of tinnitus.

Together, they explore how therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can empower people to manage tinnitus more effectively and find greater calm through sound.

Dr. Gladys Sanda’s links:

Website: https://drgladys.co.uk/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559515141052

Book: https://drgladys.co.uk/book/

In episode 22 of the Happy Hearing podcast, we’re joined by Shanna Groves, writer, advocate, and the voice behind Lipreading Mom.

In this episode, Shanna talks about being diagnosed with hearing loss in her twenties while navigating life as a new mum. She reflects on her early adventures with a cochlear implant, received just over a month ago, and reveals her favourite new sound… no spoilers, you’ll have to tune in!

Shanna’s links:

Blog: https://lipreadingmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanna.groves.lipreading.mom

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LipreadingMom

Meet Natalie Cantini, an educational therapist and former international school teacher based in Austria. After experiencing burnout, Natalie discovered she had undiagnosed hearing loss, a realisation that changed her life.

Today, she works closely with dyslexic students and sheds light on how often mild hearing issues go unnoticed in education.

Natalie is currently leading a campaign to raise awareness about mild and undiagnosed hearing loss and is passionate about encouraging others to get tested.

Listen to Natalie’s story and join the conversation to help bring more attention to this important issue.

In this milestone 20th episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we welcome audiologist and advocate Dr. Yovina. Based in London, Dr. Yovina shares her unique journey into audiology, the inspiration behind opening her own audiology practice, and how she blends clinical care with advocacy and international outreach.

We also dive into new hearing technologies - like the new Nuance audio glasses - and how stylish, customizable devices could help combat the stigma around hearing aids. Plus, we explore the emotional side of hearing loss care, from building deeper patient connections to reshaping global access to hearing health.

Dr. Yovina's links:

Website: ⁠www.dryovina.co.uk⁠

Instagram: @dryovina

TikTok: @dryovina

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-yovina-audiology/⁠

In this episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we speak with Emily Truell, who was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma at 27. Emily shares her personal journey through the challenges of hearing loss, surgery, and recovery. She also discusses the importance of advocacy and the support systems that helped her along the way.

• Emily’s blog: www.luckybraintumor.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckybraintumor

• Instagram: @luckybraintumor

• The Acoustic Neuroma Association: anausa.org

Acoustic Neuroma Association Young Adult Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ANAYoungAdults

Edmund is an ex-military doctor who co-founded Oto after realizing his patients' challenges when trying to access tinnitus support. Shaped by his own experiences with tinnitus, Ed and Dr George Leidig (co-founder) shared a vision to help as many people as possible get their lives back from tinnitus through expert tinnitus coaching.

Their mobile app allows instant access to evidence-based treatment for people with tinnitus, and the therapy is centred around cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Ed is also keen to share his personal story and talk about tinnitus in veterans and the military. He will also have the results of a clinical trial on a groundbreaking study to assess the impact of remotely delivering tinnitus therapy toward the end of the year.

In this episode, host Carly Sygrove welcomes special guest Amy Morton, founder of Living With Hearing Loss UK. Amy shares her personal journey with hearing loss and how the pandemic highlighted the challenges faced by the deaf community. Together, they discuss the importance of advocacy, community support, and raising awareness about hearing loss.

Amy’s Links:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Livingwithhearinglossuk

Living With Hearing Loss Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1600832857533695

Living With Hearing Loss and Motherhood Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/122808090687586

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithhearingloss/

Website: www.livingwithhearingloss.co.uk

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