In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, I spotlight author and hearing loss community activist Mary Grace Whalen.
Mary shares her journey with hearing loss, which began in childhood and worsened at age 32. She discusses her mixed hearing loss, autoimmune disorder otosclerosis, and her bilateral cochlear implants.
Mary co-administers the Facebook group “Hearing Loss: The Emotional Side,” which emphasizes the emotional aspects of hearing loss. She highlights her advocacy work, her writing, and her upcoming book.
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On a teal blue background are the words “Deafinitely Talking with Shanna Groves. Guest Mary Grace Whalen, Author and Hearing Loss Community Activist. Season 2, Episode 7”. There is a photo of Shanna Groves, who wears a royal blue shirt and signs “I love you”. Other photos are of Mary Grace Whalen and a cover image of her children’s book, The Legend of Eddie the Whale.
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