single sided deaf
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The Gift of Not Having to Converse
As a working mom, my life is chock full of chatting and talking. I have learned to appreciate those moments where I can bask in a loved one’s presence and skip the talking. Continue reading
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Making My World Quieter Improves My Life
I recently found a small way to quiet my home and it was such a game changer and improvement to my quality of life. This reminded me how important it is to audit the sound in my world to see how I can adjust things to make my life more comfortable and ease communication. Continue reading
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Dry Your Hearing Aids
My audiologist told me the best thing I could do for my hearing aid was to dry it every night. Removing moisture from your devices is so important. However, shopping for a hearing aid dryer can be overwhelming. Continue reading
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Hear Me Out Podcast: How My Acoustic Neuroma Diagnosis Led to Advocacy
I was honored to be on the Hear Me Out Podcast. I had a wonderful time chatting with @hardtohearit about working with hearing loss, single sided deaf hacks, advocacy, and the importance of community. Continue reading
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You Didn’t Hear That Either? *Phew*
I wrestle with feelings of failure when I don’t hear something. Realizing that other people (even those with regular hearing) also struggle to hear everything has been very empowering. Continue reading
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Hearing Loss at the Waterpark
All the noise in an indoor waterpark can be very daunting. I was very surprised by how I communicated in a waterpark without any hearing assistance. Continue reading
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Why Did I Choose to Get a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid?
People often wonder why I picked a bone anchored hearing aid to help with my hearing loss. Choosing a hearing device is very personal, but here is a look at the factors that impacted my decision. Continue reading
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Making Hidden Disabilities Visible- Sunflower Lanyard
The sunflower lanyard is an opportunity for people with hidden disabilities or conditions to make their need for possible accommodations visible. It lets folks know you may need time, space, assistance, etc., in order to participate. It’s an exciting solution to the fatigue of self disclosure. Continue reading
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Too Young for Health Problems
I have frequently struggled with being misunderstood as a young person with health issues. It can be really challenging to be met with disbelief when you are in the midst of a health crisis. Have you had this experience, too? Continue reading
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Acoustic Neuroma and Single Sided Deafness
I am honored to have been a guest on the Happy Hearing Podcast. Check out this episode where I discuss my acoustic neuroma diagnosis, unilateral hearing loss, the importance of community, and fighting hearing loss stigma. 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 