Join me this Tuesday, August 25 at 1PM CDT for a LIVE interview with the #NoLimits podcast with Shelley Kenow, when we will discuss my new book, How I Hear, and learn more about living with progressive hearing loss, deafness, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Tune in for a chance to win a copy of … Continue reading
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Introducing the Lipreading Mom Online Store
I’m excited to share the online Lipreading Mom Store, where you can find dozens of merchandise (clothing, mugs, bags, home decor) that celebrate disability pride, reading, shopping for vintage items and more! Check it out at the Lipreading Mom Store. I will have some items for sale along with a book signing of my new … Continue reading
Creating a Communication-Friendly Home: An Interview with Dr. Anne McIntosh
We’ve all heard of a “smart home” that allows you to access your house’s technology remotely. But have you heard of a “smart communication home”? In the final episode of Deafinitely Talking podcast season two, Dr. Anne McIntosh, CEO of Safe’N’Clear, Inc., and I discuss creating communication-friendly homes for those with hearing loss and deafness. … Continue reading
Lifting Others Up in the Hearing Loss Community: An Interview with Jonathan Ozek
In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, community activist Jonathan Ozek shares his hearing loss journey with me, beginning with his diagnosis at age three and his use of various hearing aids. Jonathan founded the Hear You Rise Foundation in 2023 to advocate for communication accessibility and resilience. He serves on the Massachusetts … Continue reading
The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss: An Interview with Mary Grace Whalen
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 … Continue reading
How Wearable Technology Makes Music Accessible to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: My Interview with Jeremy Chow
Did you know that deafness doesn’t stop many of us from enjoying music? I am excited to welcome the newest guest on the Deafinitely Talking podcast, Jeremy Chow. Jeremy is the founder of Tactus, and he is on the cutting edge of making music accessible for all by designing wearable technology that translates music into … Continue reading
Managing Listening Fatigue and Stress with Meditation: An Interview with Janaki Zaremba
In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, I interview Janaki Zaremba, a meditation teacher with over 30 years of experience. Janaki talks about her journey with moderate hearing loss since childhood and how meditation helps her manage listening fatigue and stress. She regularly offers free guided meditations on her website https://janakimayazaremba.com/. In this … Continue reading
Introducing “Heard”, A Documentary About the Hearing Loss Experience: An Interview with Filmmaker Brian Ceci
In the new documentary film, “Heard”, cinematographer and filmmaker Brian Ceci focuses the camera on five individuals, including himself, as they share their experience with hearing loss and deafness. Brian was inspired to create this film after finally embracing his lifelong hearing loss and after watching a similar film in the Spanish language. As a … Continue reading
Why I Decided to Retell My Hearing Loss Story with How I Hear: A Podcast Interview
Thirteen years ago, my memoir Confessions of a Lip Reading Mom hit the bookshelves. It detailed the emotional and mental health impact of having hearing loss while raising my three children, during the first six years after diagnosis. In the latest episode of the Deafinitely Talking podcast, I speak with Dr. Anne McIntosh, president of … Continue reading
Finding Assertiveness and Humor with Hearing Loss: An Interview with Julie DeMatteo and Brad McKenna of Down the Tubes Productions
What do hearing loss and humor have in common? Check out the first episode of Deafinitely Talking, Season Two, in which I interview guests Julie DeMatteo-Lane and Brad McKenna, founders of Down the Tubes Productions. They discuss their work of bringing hope and humor to the hearing loss experience through their podcast, blog, and presentations. … Continue reading
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