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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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."
October 24, 2022
hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease

A life with hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease

A USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Level 2 athlete, seven-year-old Phonak hEARo Xena Thompson is balancing a life with bilateral hearing loss and Glycogen Storage Disease. Watching the Pennsylvania resident on […]
July 27, 2020

What it means to be a Phonak hEARo

Looking back on my journey as a Phonak ambassador, I've learned and grown a lot along the way, especially as it relates to finding confidence in my hearing loss and helping others who have similar experiences.
January 14, 2020
hearing loss vlog

Watch: Deaf, out and proud with hearing loss

In his hearing loss vlog, Luke discusses topics about working, dating, making friends and growing up with hearing loss. Watch on YouTube.
December 10, 2019
apologize for my hearing loss

Why you don’t need to apologize for my hearing loss

Growing up with a severe hearing loss and wearing hearing aids my entire life, I have always heard people say “I’m sorry” in response to me telling them I had […]
December 4, 2019
Deaf Republic deaf book club

December Book Club: “Deaf Republic” by Ilya Kaminsky

"Deaf Republic" is a parable of poems, written by hard-of-hearing author Ilya Kaminsky.  Join the HLM Book Club and read books by deaf authors.
August 14, 2019
deaf vlogger

This deaf vlogger has an important message about hearing loss

What is the best way to explain your hearing loss? Phonak hEARo and deaf vlogger Mario Afonso, released a video sharing a message about hearing loss, to help others understand […]
July 29, 2019
On Being Human

August Book Club: ‘On Being Human,’ by Jen Pastiloff

The HearingLikeMe team loves supporting #deaftalent and learning about the different perspectives of people who are living their lives fully, despite their hearing loss. To celebrate our challenges and expand […]
April 18, 2019
views on hearing loss

Two young women share how their views on hearing loss have changed

Ashley and Kirsten recently met in person and discussed how their views on hearing loss have changed since they were growing up.
March 28, 2019
flowers

When I’ve Used My Hearing Loss to My Advantage

  I’ve written before on the advantages of being a hard of hearing traveler and the positives of my hearing loss as told by the people of my childhood. I […]
March 8, 2019
How to Ask Someone about their Hearing Loss

How to ask someone about their hearing loss

  A lot of people can feel uncomfortable to to ask questions about my hearing loss because they are afraid they are going to offend me or hurt my feelings. […]
February 21, 2019
deaf comedian dj demers

How Comedian D.J. Demers is making comedy accessible

Comedian D.J. Demers is making his comedy shows as accessible as possible, with a sign language interpreter and captions.
February 13, 2019

Why is the audiologist-patient relationship so important?

An audiologist passionate about helping patients hear again and a patient passionate about skiing have more to gain from each other than you might think.  Our newest Phonak hEARo, Robin Gillon, […]
January 30, 2019
perception of hearing loss

Watch: My Perception of my Hearing Loss

We all create our own perception of hearing loss as we grow and learn from our experiences. Vlogger Jaime shares her hearing loss journey with us and the different perspectives […]