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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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Choosing Treatment for an Acoustic Neuroma
One of the most challenging parts of the Acoustic Neuroma journey is making choices regarding treatment. The best advice given to me in this situation: make the choice you can live with and don’t look back. Continue reading
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Halloween When You Are Missing a Balance Nerve
I know Halloween is actually a few weeks away, but I work in the tourism industry and Halloween festivities are already gearing up in my world. There are some things to keep in mind if you are partaking in any spooky festivities this fall. Before I forget- unrelated to vestibular/balance issues- always bring your ear… 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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Encouragement
I am sharing some of my favorite quotes that encourage me and make me feel seen. Continue reading
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Preparing for Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
I run an awesome support group for young adults with Acoustic Neuromas and this was our joint compilation of tips and tricks to prepare for brain surgery. 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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Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week
Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week- sharing my goal of 2023- aerial yoga Continue reading
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You Aren’t the Same After Brain Surgery
People will tell you that, “You aren’t the same after brain surgery.” 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.
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The "Lucky" Brain Tumor 