Connect with the hearing loss community in a whole new way!
Podcasts have revolutionized the way we consume information. Whether you’re out on a road trip or cleaning your house, you can gain a wealth of knowledge and be inspired by the stories others share.
Diving into the world of hearing loss-related podcasts is a fantastic way to connect, laugh, and learn about important topics in the community. For listeners who experience hearing loss themselves, check out these tips to enjoy podcasts with hearing loss. (We’ll also highlight which podcasts have transcripts or captioned video versions below!)
If you’re ready to find your new favorite podcast on hearing loss, here’s a list of a few must-listen series that will educate and empower you in your hearing health journey:
- Have You Heard? A Listening Project
- All About Audiology
- Hearing Loss Live
- The Hearing Journal Podcast
- Hearing Matters
- Virtue Hearing Podcast
- This Week in Hearing
- Hearing Wellness Journey Podcast
Read the descriptions below and get ready to explore a range of insightful shows that shine a spotlight on the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of the hearing loss community.
Have You Heard? A Listening Project
OEI’s Have You Heard podcast is a treasure trove of stories, advice, and conversations on various topics related to hearing loss. Find episodes on adjusting to a hearing loss diagnosis, practicing self-advocacy, things people with hearing loss wish they had known earlier, tips for traveling with hearing loss, and more. The podcast has a dedicated page for transcripts for anyone who would like to read along (or skip the audio entirely).
All About Audiology
Hosted by audiologist Lilach Saperstein, the All About Audiology podcast delves into the world of hearing and audiology. Dr. Saperstein invites experts, professionals, and individuals with hearing loss to share their stories and insights. This podcast is a wonderful blend of informative content and personal narratives. Many episodes center around helping families navigate hearing loss together. However, that’s not the sole focus — you’ll also find episodes on things like late-onset hearing loss, innovations in hearing aids, and more.
Hearing Loss Live
Co-hosts Chelle Wyatt (who has hearing loss herself) and Julia Stepp (a hearing advocate inspired by her grandmother) share monthly stories and advice on the Hearing Loss Live podcast. Their content is friendly, vulnerable, and heartwarming, with topics ranging from dealing with the emotional side of hearing loss and common misconceptions to interviews with interesting people. The podcast episodes are released in video versions on YouTube so that you can watch and read along with captions, and you can view transcripts and show notes on each episode page here.
The Hearing Journal Podcast
The Hearing Journal Podcast, hosted by audiologist D’Anne Rudden, focuses on important issues in the audiology world. Each episode features an interview with an expert from the field of audiology or a related discipline. If you’re interested in the technical and medical aspects of hearing loss, this podcast provides valuable insights and up-to-date information. Your audiologist might listen to this one, too!
Hearing Matters
For anyone who relies on (or is curious about) hearing technology like hearing aids, the Hearing Matters podcast is another tech-focused podcast. There are episodes more geared towards hearing professionals like audiologists (e.g., “Best Practices in Hearing Healthcare”), but also plenty directed towards people who may have hearing loss themselves (like “10 Signs You May Have Hearing Loss” and “Hearing Loss Survival Guide”). Visit the episode pages to find transcripts.
Virtue Hearing Podcast
In the Virtue Hearing Podcast, you’ll find episodes on all things hearing health. Explore scientific topics like how the brain processes speech, helpful guides like what to expect at a hearing aid consultation, and more. Host Christopher Medina also dedicates entire episodes to answering questions from listeners. Check out the YouTube channel for captioned videos.
This Week in Hearing
As the name implies, This Week in Hearing is a weekly podcast that blends hearing health topics with current events. There are a handful of hosts who take turns interviewing different guests, ranging from researchers and doctors to business owners and entertainers (and more!). Topics mainly revolve around hearing medicine, science, and technology. Transcripts are available on episode pages.
Hearing Wellness Journey Podcast
On the Hearing Wellness Journey Podcast, hosted by audiologist Dawn Heiman and hearing instrument specialist Lindsey Doherty, it’s all about personal stories and experiences. Connect with and get inspired by the guests in each episode, and learn their tips for thriving throughout their own hearing wellness journeys. Click on each episode title to find the interviews in video form or download text transcripts.
Whether you’re seeking advice, stories, or insights, these podcasts on hearing loss offer a wealth of information and relatable experiences. If you’re more of a bookworm instead, check out these excellent non-fiction hearing loss books!
