Shanna Groves with Deafinitely Talking and LipreadingMom.com talks with Gael Hannan, a globally recognized voice in accessibility whose writing and presentations have empowered people with hearing loss around the world. The topic is Defying Labels and Embracing Advocacy. In this podcast, Shanna and Gael discuss: • The various ways people identify with their hearing loss or … Continue reading
What is the mental health impact of living with hearing loss or deafness, and how can you find help? Those questions are discussed in today’s Deafinitely Talking podcast interview with host Shanna Groves and hard of hearing coach, international speaker, and 4X best-selling author Kellina Powell. The episode topic is Mental Health Help for the … Continue reading
When a person experiences sudden hearing loss, the emotional impact can be tremendous. Shanna Groves with Deafinitely Talking and LipreadingMom.com talks with hearing loss coach, advocate, and writer Carly Sygrove. The topic is the Emotional Impact of Hearing Loss. In this podcast, Shanna and Carly discuss: – Carly’s experiences with sudden single-sided deafness – The … Continue reading
As you can see in photo the background, there is a Christmas tree. It is the holiday season. For those of us who are deaf or hard of hearing, it can be a joyous time as for everyone, but sometimes it can be stressful and even lonely. Communication during the holidays is so important, and … Continue reading
Shanna Groves with Deafinitely Talking and LipreadingMom.com talks with audiologist and founder of Mama Hu Hears Dr. Michelle Hu. The topic is Communication at the Holidays. In this podcast, Shanna and Michelle discuss: – Hearing loss communication challenges and accessibility strategies– Growing up with hearing loss and guiding parents as an audiologist– Making the holidays … Continue reading
Shanna Groves with Deafinitely Talking and LipreadingMom.com talks with author, TEDx presenter, and accessibility expert Meryl Evans. The topic is Performing Boldly with Deafness. In this podcast, Shanna and Meryl discuss: – Making online content accessible to people with disabilities – Finding solutions to accessibility issues – Pursuing the performing arts while living with deafness … Continue reading
Let’s erase the stigma of hearing loss. In 2012, I launched a campaign called “Show Me Your Ears”. I have written extensively about my progressive hearing loss on this site. For a few years after the hearing loss diagnosis, I had initial reluctance to wear hearing aids or show them off to anyone, particularly in work … Continue reading
Announcing the soon-to-be-launched “Deafinitely Talking” podcast, featuring interviews with amazing individuals in the D/deaf and hearing loss community. The first episode will post here and on the Lipreading Mom YouTube channel in October 2025. Lipreading Mom’s Deafinitely Talking Podcast and YouTube Channel Lipreading Mom’s Deafinitely Talking Podcast on Spotify Watch These New Videos on the … Continue reading
Today was a landmark day with the new cochlear implant. I went to the movies and understood dialogue without captions. Seems unrealistic because I am deaf. Leaving the theater, I asked my husband: “When was the last time you remember me enjoying a movie without captions?” “About 28 years,” he said. We’ve been together 30 … Continue reading
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