Tag: hearing loss
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4 Questions & 4 Insights: Navigating Life as an Introvert with Hearing Loss #12
Welcome to 4 Questions & 4 Insights #12, where we explore four questions about hearing loss, introversion, and everyday communication. How Does Overstimulation Affect Introverts’ Energy Levels? When a computer runs too many background processes, it slows down or freezes. Similarly, when introverts get overwhelmed, they run low on energy and need rest to reset.…
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Beyond Speech: Designing Hearing Aids for Real Life, Not Just the Lab
I have been venting on LinkedIn recently about the struggle to adjust to my third set of digital hearing aids. Besides getting used to a new soundscape, I got frustrated with things I didn’t want to hear: music only in one ear in the car and the inconsistency. I’ve asked, “Shouldn’t user experience feature more…
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My Worst Hearing Loss Experience Ever
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Scott Hamilton, American figure skater. Renewing a driver’s licence with hearing loss should be simple—but in reality, it often exposes the cracks in how public services handle accessibility. Last night, just before I drifted off to sleep, I had a sudden thought: Isn’t it nearly time…
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Silent Courage Stew: A Comfort Dish for the Quietly Resilient
A soulful, slightly silly recipe for anyone quietly navigating life with hearing loss and introvert grit—plus a free downloadable card to keep or share.