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Hearing Loss for the Holidays
Let’s strategize the holidays to maximize joy and minimize struggle- but recognize the hearing fatigue is real. Continue reading
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Oticon Hearing Loss Champion Award Finalist
I have been nominated for Oticon’s Focus on the People: Hearing Loss Champion Award. If you have a minute to cast a vote for me I sure would appreciate it. Voting Link: www.oticon.com/fop Continue reading
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Accommodating Hearing Loss Without Asking
So often it is important to advocate for yourself and explain your needs to others. But advocacy is often exhausting. So moments when your needs are met without saying a word are so refreshing. Continue reading
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Hearing Assistance Device Options for Single Sided Deafness
There are several different types of hearing device options for single sided deafness. While not everyone with single sided deafness feels the need for an assistance device, for many people these are very helpful. Continue reading
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The Importance of Grieving
There are many losses to grieve during a brain tumor journey. It was important for me to take the time to sort through my thoughts and emotions. I needed to let myself grieve all the things I lost, and be okay with experiencing that sadness. It helped me move on, let it go, and work… Continue reading
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Live Theatre with Hearing Loss: A Success Story at American Players Theatre
I had the opportunity recently to experience Romeo and Juliet at American Players Theatre. This was one of the coolest productions I have had the pleasure of seeing. The amazingly talented actor who played Romeo was Deaf and used ASL. They produced the show in such a way that hearing audience members could understand, ASL… Continue reading
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Hearing Fatigue
Hearing fatigue is a real battle when you are singled sided deaf. Budgeting your listening time, hearing breaks, ear plugs, hearing aids, and memory assistances can all help you navigate hearing fatigue. Continue reading
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Environmental Hearing Considerations for SSD
When you are navigating single sided deafness, there is a lot that can make or break your hearing success in environmental conditions. Continue reading
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Single Sided Deaf Tech Hacks (besides hearing aids)
There are some great and simple devices that help me be more successful as a person with single sided deafness (beyond hearing aids). I am going to share some of my favorites here. Continue reading
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Xrai Glass Review- Subtitle Glasses
My review of my experience with subtitle glasses 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.
The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 