In this final episode of season 4, members of the Hear Here Podcast take a heartfelt walk down memory lane, reflecting on early childhood experiences and the initial stages of recognizing or being diagnosed with hearing loss. As the members share their stories, they express the social and emotional impact of growing up with hearing loss and how their families best supported them. Finally, the members reflect on self-advocacy, navigating social interactions and relationships, and the broader impact of hearing loss on childhood development.

Produced by Annika Gasee

Music composed and performed by ⁠Dr. Blake Papsin⁠

Picking up from part 1, members of the Hear Here Podcast continue the conversation about high school. The team chats about their experiences with technological support such as FM systems, both the easy and the challenging. They also look back to how virtual schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their social lives and academics. To end off the second half of episode 3, the team share pivotal experiences in high school that made an impact on their identities as people who live with hearing loss.

Produced by Maria Khan

Music composed and performed by ⁠Dr. Blake Papsin⁠

In this episode, members of the Hear Here Podcast dive into the high school experience. The team chats about supports in the classroom and how, and why their preferences changed from their days in elementary school. The team shares their experiences of independence and how self-advocacy about their hearing loss played a role as they navigate high school. We continue this riveting conversation in part 2!

Produced by Maria Khan

Music composed and performed by ⁠Dr. Blake Papsin⁠

In this episode, members of the Hear Here Podcast share their diverse personal experiences on the use of assistive hearing devices, such as the FM system, and other accommodations and strategies they have found effective in improving the learning experience as they navigated the classroom environment as young children. Throughout the conversation, members shed light on the benefits and limitations of various hearing technologies and recall childhood memories of their itinerant teacher as well as other forms of support that have made a lasting impact on their growth.

Produced by May Wang & Maria Khan

Music composed and performed by ⁠Dr. Blake Papsin⁠

In this episode, members of our team share their personal experiences living with hearing fatigue. Hearing fatigue is the mental and physical exhaustion that can come from the simple act of listening. From the constant effort to follow conversations to the toll it takes by the end of the day, we unpack what hearing fatigue feels like and why it happens. Through honest conversation, we explore how it impacts daily life, how we cope, and what we wish others understood.

Produced by Sofia Olaizola & Maryam Othman

Music composed and performed by Dr. Blake Papsin

In previous seasons of the Hear Here Podcast, we had conversations with ENT surgeons, audiologists and researchers to understand the science behind hearing loss. In season 4, our listeners can expect something a little bit different and very exciting! Our host, Hanne Bartels, PhD Candidate in the Archie's Cochlear Implant Lab chats with Dr. Karen Gordon, Senior Scientist and Director of Research of Archie’s Cochlear Implant Lab at the at the Hospital for Sick Children, to learn more about the inspiration of season 4, lived experiences of our team and Hanne delves into her own PhD research!

Produced by Hanne Bartels

Music composed and performed by ⁠Dr. Blake Papsin⁠

Welcome to the season 4 of the Hear Here Podcast! We are turning the microphones inward to our Hear Here Podcast team to hear their very valuable insights and thoughts! Here are some of the best highlights from the season and a little sneak peak to an amazing season!

Produced by Hanne Bartels

Theme music composed and performed by Dr. Blake Papsin

In this final but heartwarming episode of season 3 of the Hear Here Podvcast, Nimrat Chani connects with her former Speech Language Pathologist from India, Dr. Gurinder Kaur. She explores and explains the unique challenges and triumphs in the field of speech therapy across cultural backgrounds. Dr.Kaur shares her journey from early career inspiration about 30 years ago to creating memorable moments working with young patients, including working with Nimrat Chani. Together they discuss the differences in healthcare systems and resources between India and Canada, how it evolves on technology, community support and economic factors shapes the practice of speech therapy. This episode dives in heartfelt conversation about power of speech therapy and resilience required to innovate in low resources settings, and the impact on early childhood interventions.