July 13, 2020
earrings and hearing aids

Getting your ears pierced when you wear hearing aids

Wearing earings alongside hearing aids can be a great way to boost confidence with your hearing loss. Earrings and hearing aids go hand-in-hand.
July 2, 2019
leadership in children with hearing loss

Born to lead- Leadership in Children with Hearing Loss

My five-year-old son, who has hearing loss, continues to surprise me. In fact, there is a growing list of characteristics he possesses that at one point I didn’t think was […]
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.
April 16, 2019

My experience group camping with a hearing loss

Being on a group camping trip with a hearing loss exposed me to more than just the elements; it revealed a lack of confidence. For a while, I was the […]
March 19, 2019

My Hearing Loss Inspired Me to Travel

I’ve been traveling full time for just over a year now. Now reflecting back, I see how my hearing loss has played a big role in inspiring me to travel. […]
March 12, 2019

Community Spotlight: Confidence, ComPilot helped this gymnast, scientist soar

Ashely McGoey wasn’t always so confident living with hearing loss, but with the right technology and support she thrives.
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. 
October 4, 2018
cconfidence with hearing loss

Do this the next time someone notices your hearing aid

It can be very frustrating when you are getting along marvelously with someone, but then they suddenly notice that you’re wearing a hearing aid. What was an enjoyable and perfectly […]
December 14, 2017

Being the Change: How to End Hearing Loss Prejudice

It is often said that people fear what they do not understand. Ending the hearing loss prejudice begins with us.
November 24, 2017
changing hearing aid batteries

I hate changing hearing aid batteries in public

When your hearing aid batteries die, where do you go? I recently asked this apparently strange question on my blog because I wanted to find out if other people did […]
November 14, 2017
deaf nfl

This NFL executive is talking about hearing loss to break down stigmas

One deaf NFL executive is speaking out about his hearing loss, in hopes of inspiring others and reduce the stigmas around hearing aids. 
October 26, 2017

How to feel more confident with your hearing loss

5 ways to feel more confident with hearing loss
August 25, 2017
sweethearts hair design braids for hearing aids

SweetHearts’ braids makes hearing aids shine

  One mom’s passion for braiding her daughter’s hair is turning into a movement that is breaking down stigmas around hearing loss. Beth Belshaw, owner of SweetHearts Hair Design, said […]
August 22, 2017
hearing aid ear molds for children

5 Tips For Choosing your Child’s Hearing Aid Ear Molds

Hearing aid ear molds can make a dramatic impact on the function of the hearing aid and how your child to embraces their technology.
August 17, 2017
unwrapping your passions deaf author book self-help book

Book by deaf author teaches us to live with passion

What is the key of a happy life? Living it passionately, says Karen Putz, author of a new book on the topic.
May 26, 2017

Watch: How to decorate your hearing aids

  Decorating hearing aids is a great way to show off individual style and increase confidence. Phonak hEARo Jessica Flores walks us through one way to decorate hearing aids. “It’s […]
May 1, 2017
i don't like my hearing aids

Why I decided to wear my hearing aids

For a long time in my life I had a love/hate relationship with my hearing aids and navigating my hearing journey was a challenge.
April 28, 2017

How an inspirational quote put me on track to accept my hearing loss

A sudden deafness in my left ear changed my life forever. I didn't know how to accept my hearing loss, until I read this quote.
April 25, 2017
Louder Jewlery deaf jewelry line

Jewelry line aims to inspire confidence for those with hearing loss

Sometimes, you just feel like wearing a sign that says, "I'm deaf!" So, that's exactly what the founder of Louder Jewlery, decided to do.
April 20, 2017
hearing aid ear molds

The hottest hearing aid trend is a perfect fit for your ear

Wearers are showing off their personality though their hearing aids by decorating them, but the latest trend: awesome hearing aid ear molds.