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Bone Anchored Hearing Aid- My Stats
My recent audiology appointment really demonstrated the huge amount of assistance the baha gives me. I have always said it is not like having 2 working ears, but it is a lot better than one. By the numbers, it is a solid ear and a half. Continue reading
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Living in the Dichotomy of Doing Well but Also Things are Hard
I have frequently had the disconnect of doing well but also being in a really difficult place, all at the same time. It was very surreal to find out I had a brain tumor when I felt fine and the only symptom I was really experiencing was hearing loss. Continue reading
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I Can’t Hear When I am Tired
Because tuning things out is a necessary survival skill to not get completely overwhelmed by auditory stimulation, it seems that after a certain level of tiredness, my brain just checks out on its own without consulting me. Continue reading
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Scanxiety
It is totally normal to feel heightened anxiety around a scan. Everyone worries a scan may mean getting bad news. I have a tool belt for getting through scan anxiety. I’d love to hear how you navigate that stress. Continue reading
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Single Sided Deafness and Sound Sensitivity
I think people automatically assume that you want volume up when you have hearing loss. Loud sounds often hurt me, now that I am single sided deaf. Do you feel more sensitive to sound? Continue reading
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Getting Through the Hard Days
These are some of my favorite coping mechanisms to power through the challenging days. What are some tools you have found to help you manage tough moments? Continue reading
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Signal to Noise Ratio- Understanding Background Noise
Did you know there is a test to measure your word recognition in a noisy environment, and this score can help inform your hearing choices? Continue reading
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Brain Surgery and Fat Grafts
It seems weird that a brain surgery would necessitate an abdominal incision, but that is often the case. Fat grafts are commonly used in Acoustic Neuroma surgeries and often under explained. Continue reading
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Earbuds and Single Sided Deafness
Earbuds have recently been recommended to me for a variety of situations. I decided to do some research into options that fit my needs with single sided deafness. What is your favorite use for earbuds? Continue reading
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Acoustic Neuroma and Driving
Do you struggle with driving? Many people report that they find driving more fatiguing after an AN diagnosis. Some folks find turning their head quickly to be disorienting. At times, the auditory stimulation from driving is overwhelming. 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 