single sided deafness
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Hearing Loss Advocacy Winner!
Thank you to all who voted! I am so grateful for 2nd place in this national award, but I am even more thankful for this chance to help others and make a difference. I am beyond honored by Oticon’s award, but also, by every single positive comment you have ever made about this blog. Continue reading
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World Hearing Day- Changing Mindsets for Hearing Loss
March 3, 2023 is World Hearing Day. This year the theme is Changing Mindsets in order to improve access for those with hearing loss. Join me in sharing about the importance of hearing loss and help to change the narrative around hearing devices. Continue reading
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Flying with Single Sided Deafness
Traveling is exhausting and overwhelming when it goes smoothly and you can hear. Adding in single sided deafness to a travel day and it can really be a lot. With some preparations and tricks, it can be very doable. However, the fatigue from a day of travel is very real. Continue reading
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Music and Single Sided Deafness-My Experience
I was worried after losing my hearing that I would not be able to enjoy music the same way or that it wouldn’t sound as good. I do find that I listen to music less than what I used to when I was a hearing individual. However, I am grateful I can participate in music… Continue reading
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Road Trips and Single Sided Deafness
Communicating in a car with single sided deafness can bring some unique challenges- especially depending on which side of your body your deaf ear is located. Continue reading
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Dim Lights, Strobe Lights- Lighting Matters
Have you every struggled in a dimly lit room? You are not alone. Most Acoustic Neuroma Warriors struggle with low lighting for a variety of reasons. Continue reading
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The Perks of Single Sided Deafness
While I was in the hospital recovering from my Acoustic Neuroma surgery that resulted in single sided deafness, I wrote a list of all the reasons why it is good to be deaf in one ear. Here is my list I wrote then as well as some additional benefits others have shared with me. I’d… Continue reading
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Who Helps You Acclimate to Being Hard of Hearing?
I received a lot of different assistance and care after hospital discharge for my Acoustic Neuroma surgery. But there was no one in the medical arena who helped me transition to being hard of hearing. It felt like something that should exist. So I went looking, and here is what I found… Continue reading
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Medications That Can Impact Hearing
Are you familiar with the word, ototoxic? It refers to a substance that is harmful to hearing. Ototoxic medications can cause hearing loss, balance difficulties, and tinnitus. I was surprised to learn several of these medications are pretty common. Continue reading
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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
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 