single sided deaf
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Flying with a Sunflower Lanyard
In my recent travels, I had an opportunity to wear a sunflower lanyard to share that I have an invisible disability. I would definitely recommend the sunflower lanyard if your airport participates. Continue reading
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My Hearing Loss Makes Me a Better Conversation Partner
While this may seem counterintuitive, I truly believe I am a better conversation partner since I lost all my hearing in one ear. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss and Hypervigilance
I definitely find that left unchecked I will slip from being vigilant about my hearing loss to hypervigilance. Do you also struggle with hypervigilance? Continue reading
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Hearing Loss When You are the Boss
Leadership is all about communication. Hearing loss creates a disruption in communication. It’s been an interesting journey, learning how to cope with hearing loss as the boss. Continue reading
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Android Phone Hearing Accessibility Features
Many people are unaware how many useful hearing tools are built right into their phones. This is a guide of some Android hearing accessibility features and how I use them. Continue reading
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Podcast Episode 7: Sean and Chris
In this episode, I get to meet Sean Wolfe, the artist known as @salvobeta, and Chris Eichenseer of @SomeoddpilotRecords. These musicians and long-time friends were both diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma that took all their hearing in one ear. Contrary to what you may expect, this experience has only strengthened… Continue reading
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Please Don’t Correct Me On My Own Experience
Sometimes well meaning people in your life want to contradict how you describe your abilities and struggles. While this is well intentioned, as a communication practice it can be quite harmful. Continue reading
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Skin Care and Bone Anchored Hearing Devices
There are certain skincare measures that are important for the maintenance of an abutment style bone anchored hearing device. The skincare seems to daunt people at times, but I have found it reasonably easy and successful. Continue reading
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Situations that are Challenging for Hearing with Only One Ear
It’s World Hearing Day! I wanted to shine a spotlight on how single sided deafness can be a challenging hearing loss by sharing locations where I struggle with my unilateral hearing. 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
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 