Jacqueline Drexler, Author at Hearing Like Me

January 4, 2021

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at January 4, 2021

What is Musical Ear Syndrome?

Imagine having a song stuck in your head, but worse. That will give you a sense of what Musical Ear Syndrome is like.

September 14, 2020

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at September 14, 2020

What is cookie bite hearing loss?

There are several ways someone can lose their hearing. Hearing loss can be age-related, hereditary, or caused by environmental factors. There are also different types of hearing loss depending on […]

August 24, 2020

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at August 24, 2020

Working at Sonova: Q&A with Stephanie Pluess

Growing up, I did not meet many other people with hearing loss. I was missing this connection of sharing similar experiences and having mutual understanding when it comes to living […]

April 17, 2020

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at April 17, 2020

How to pair Phonak Marvel hearing aids and amplified stethoscopes

If you are a medical professional living with hearing loss, what do you need to consider when using an amplified stethoscope?

November 19, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at November 19, 2019

How my hearing technology led me to be an audiologist with hearing loss

There is no other profession I could imagine myself in except audiology. Here is how I became an audiologist with hearing loss.

September 9, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at September 9, 2019

3 things to know about living with someone with hearing loss

I took a big step in my life. I moved in with my partner. As someone with hearing loss, not only did my partner and I have to learn to […]

July 18, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at July 18, 2019

How to hear better in virtual meetings

With access to many platforms of communication, the ability to work remotely is common. This allows for flexibility in managing work-life balance and having a choice of where to live. […]

June 21, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at June 21, 2019

Traveling with a Roger microphone

How you hear and communicate can affect a travel experience. I remembered to use my Roger microphone when traveling, which made a big difference.

April 30, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at April 30, 2019

Learning a Foreign Language with Hearing Loss

It isn’t easy to learn a foreign language with hearing loss. But I haven’t let it stop me. Around the world, it is common to meet individuals with the ability […]

March 13, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at March 13, 2019

What’s So Funny? Understanding humor with hearing loss

Have you ever been with a group of people laughing at the end of a story, and you laughed along, pretending that you understood? When everyone is laughing at a […]

February 14, 2019

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at February 14, 2019

Awkward dating moments that no one tells you about

The dating world can be scary, fun, awkward, adventurous, and nerve-racking, eliciting emotions that are new and unfamiliar. The process of getting to know a partner can highlight your strengths as well […]

October 22, 2018

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at October 22, 2018

So, you think I have a deaf accent?

Where are you from?! It's a question I get all the time, as people look at me with interest, wondering in what far away land I've developed my unique intonation and pronunciations. Ugh, I think. They've just noticed my deaf accent.

September 24, 2018

Published by Jacqueline Drexler at September 24, 2018

How my hearing loss journey led me to become an audiologist

I was inspired by my audiologist and my family to go to school for audiology. In fact, it felt natural for me to become a hard of hearing audiologist to […]