The Hearing Tracker Podcast: Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, and Hearing Therapeutics

Host Steven Taddei, AuD interviews movers and shakers from the hearing aid industry and beyond

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and General Health

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and General Health

Did you know that a healthy social life is a better predictor of longevity than smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption? In today's episode of The HearingTracker Podcast, host Steve Taddei speaks with Brandy Heckroodt, the Audiology Development Manager at Phonak, about the connection between hearing loss, social connections, and general health. You'll learn how hearing loss can lead to social isolation and physical inactivity, which can ultimately lead to increased risk of general health problems like coronary heart disease and stroke.

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How AudioTelligence is Solving the Cocktail Party Problem

How AudioTelligence is Solving the Cocktail Party Problem

In today's episode of The HearingTracker Podcast, host Steve Taddei speaks with Rick Radia, the Product and Partnership Manager at AudioTelligence. Based in Cambridge, England, AudioTelligence aims to solve the "Cocktail Party Problem" using its Aiso™ for Hearing, which combines Blind Source Separation (BSS) and low-latency noise suppression. Tune in to hear samples of Aiso™ for Hearing, and to find out how the technology might help you hear better in noisy environments.

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Whisper Hearing System: AI Noise Reduction

Whisper Hearing System: AI Noise Reduction

In the interview, Dr. Schum provides some history on Whisper's creation and mission, and explains—in layman's terms—how Whisper uses cutting-edge technologies to help Whisper owners hear better in background noise.

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Nuheara: Interview with CEO Justin Miller

Nuheara: Interview with CEO Justin Miller

In this episode of the HearingTracker podcast, host Steve Taddei interviews Justin Miller, CEO and cofounder of Nuheara. Based in Australia, Nuheara has been an innovator in the consumer wireless earbuds industry since 2016.

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TeleAudiology: Virtual Care for Hearing Loss

TeleAudiology: Virtual Care for Hearing Loss

In 2021, most hearing aids can be adjusted remotely, from the comfort and safety of your home. It's easy to connect with an audiologist through video-conferencing services like Zoom, to discuss your experiences and receive intimate private counseling. And there are even direct-to-consumer hearing aids that can be purchased over the internet, with follow-up services provided remotely by licensed hearing healthcare practitioners.

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Wireless Hearing

Wireless Hearing

Today's hearing aids can stream multimedia and calls from your phone, but also have the ability to tap into shared audio streams through magnetic induction loops, or "hearing loops", which are installed in public spaces like auditoriums and churches. While hearing loops are the current state of the art, we'll also learn about the Bluetooth future of shared audio streams.

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Hearing Loss in Children

Hearing Loss in Children

After her daughter Bridget was diagnosed with hearing loss in preschool, the Abbott family did all they could to ensure Bridget's success.

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Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Support Groups

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Support Groups

In today's episode, we talk to leaders from three prominent hearing loss and tinnitus support groups, Tinnitus Hub, Hands & Voices, and the Association of Late Deafened Adults.

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Bionic Hearing: Hearing Through the Buzz

Bionic Hearing: Hearing Through the Buzz

In today's episode, we learn about a new type of hearing aid that converts everyday sounds into a series of unique vibrations. Our guest, neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman, explains how our brains begin to "hear" these vibrations through a process called "sensory substitution".

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