May 16, 2024
Maclain Drake

Lessons from EDM: Maclain’s story

Actor, DJ and accidental entrepreneur Maclain Drake grew up with reverse slope hearing loss and a love of music, which he could enjoy only up to a point. One night, […]
March 16, 2024

Keep on moving – Tiffany’s story

When Team Phonak caught up with Tiffany Walker of Lubbock, Texas, she was in the final stages of preparing for the New York City Half Marathon in support of the […]
February 23, 2024

Doing it herself: Helena’s story

Right now, the odds are that somewhere along England’s South Coast, a feisty 14-year-old (her words) is thinking about the next post on one of her three Instagram accounts. Maybe […]
January 26, 2024
Oliver Howes

Shaped by music: Oliver’s story

“It’s the sound of the classical guitar that I love. And its history and repertoire. And the wide range of music you can play. And also, the uniqueness of the […]
January 12, 2024

Heartfelt Thanks: A Cherished Letter of Appreciation

One of the finest things to ever occur in this business are the relationships we create with our hearing aid users and the HoH community. Together, we play a sizable […]
December 7, 2023

Pushing the Limits: Aaron’s Story

Athlete, Student, Coach. This is how Aaron Small describes himself on his LinkedIn profile, as unassuming as it is true. Aaron does kayak, ski and hike. He’s in his final […]
October 23, 2023

Holding Her Own: Brooklynn’s Story

At 4:30 a.m., about an hour before dawn, Brooklynn tries not to wake her father and three teenage brothers as she and her mother, Charlett, head to the car. The […]
August 30, 2023

Meet Lauren Mulenos, Hard of Hearing ‘Boy Girl Mom’

Becoming a mom of twins has changed Lauren Mulenos’ life in more ways than one. She now has a brand, Boy Girl Mom, which includes a blog and a recently […]
July 13, 2023

Meet Phonak Ambassador and Professional Skier Robin Gillon 

Do not let anybody tell you what you can or cannot do. Being deaf/HOH will make you a much more interesting and amazing human being. 
May 24, 2023
Why I use hearing technology and sign language

5 things D/deaf people want you to know about hearing aids

Hearing aids are a common treatment option for individuals with hearing loss, but not everyone who is deaf or hard of hearing uses them. For those who do use hearing […]
May 17, 2023
IRONMAN Triathlete with Hearing Loss

IRONMAN Triathlete with Hearing Loss

Pame Rubio is an IRONMAN athlete from Tamaulipas,  Mexico who happens to have hearing loss. She has always liked athletics and enjoys playing soccer. She wanted to try something different […]
May 5, 2023
hearing aids for sailing

Waterproof hearing aids are tested to the limit

Waterproof hearing aids used to be just a dream for people with hearing loss. But now, with Phonak Audéo Life hearing aids, sailing just got more enjoyable.
April 24, 2023

“You can actually live a cool life with hearing loss”

There’s a buzz, hum, throttle and screech – as if you were on a motocross track. As spectators, we see motorbikes whizzing by at high speed. With the pulse pounding […]
April 17, 2023
bsl on instagram

Israelle, 6, teaches BSL on Instagram

Six-year-old Israelle is just starting primary school, but she’s already a teacher for thousands of people on Instagram who are learning British Sign Language (BSL) from her videos. Izzy and […]
April 12, 2023

Upgrading my 1990s hearing technology with revision surgery

A cochlear implant user since she was 10 years old, Remy decided to upgrade her cochlear implant technology with Bluetooth, improved battery life and more.
April 3, 2023
sudden sensorineural hearing loss

My sudden sensorineural hearing loss journey

Alex was 28-years-old when her doctor delivered a misdiagnosis that altered her life. She had sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a rare condition that if caught early can be reversed. Her […]
March 22, 2023

“My hearing aids are by far the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

Mårten describes the hearing aids as a form of liberation and that they have actually given him a whole new life, both at home and at work.
March 6, 2023
gymnastics and hearing loss

Gymnastics and hearing loss: Community Spotlight

Meet Sophia Not, a thriving seven-year-old gymnast who wears bilateral cochlear implants. Sophia enjoys competing in Level 2 gymnastics. Her mother, Danielle Vickers, has played a pivotal role. She has […]
February 24, 2023
skier with hearing loss

New film shows “What It’s Like” to ski with hearing loss

Competing as a professional skier is a challenge. Skiing with hearing loss is an entirely different experience. Robin Gillon shares "What It's Like."
February 15, 2023
teacher with hearing loss

An important lesson for everyone – not just those with hearing loss

A teacher with hearing loss is taking pride in her hearing loss and raising awareness about living with hearing aids in a beautiful way.