Discover how AI-powered insights and proactive monitoring are revolutionizing the hearing aid experience. We'll explore how these advancements are empowering hearing care professionals (HCPs) with data-driven insights to minimize service interruptions and ensure uninterrupted care for their clients. Resources mentioned in this episode How AI is ens…

Learn more on how Phonak is revolutionizing the industry with DEEPSONIC. This AI chip is applying AI/DNN sound processing to deliver unparalleled speech clarity by separating speech from noise. Visit www.phonak.com/ai-audiology to learn more.By Phonak

In this episode, we're joined by Jan-Willem Wasmann, a leading expert in the field, to guide us through the rapidly evolving landscape of computational audiology. We'll explore the latest advancements, discuss the challenges and opportunities, and discuss how AI is shaping the future of hearing care. Resources mentioned in this episode: Computation…

Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing hearing technology? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking science behind Phonak Infinio. Get ready to learn how we're pushing the boundaries of hearing care. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Hearing AidsBy Phonak

For children with hearing loss, the right hearing aid opens a world of sound, connection, and development. Many pediatric audiologists are constantly seeking new ways to support these children and their families. On this episode of The Audiologist, we explore how Phonak is using big data to revolutionize pediatric hearing care. Resources mentioned …

Are you ready to expand your role to better address the social and emotional needs of your clients? The AIMER program offers the resources and training necessary to make this meaningful shift. By taking this step, you can foster greater engagement in rehabilitation efforts and help achieve improved hearing health outcomes. Dr Bec Bennett’s work on …

It’s clear from our research that family members play an important role as they provide the support that an adult with hearing loss needs to be successful with hearing rehabilitation. The team at The University of Queensland has conducted years of research into the role that family members play in improving hearing care outcomes. Study co-author Dr…

The Audiologist - A Phonak podcast Want to elevate your practice? Subscribe to The Audiologist Podcast for exclusive interviews with leading experts, cutting-edge research insights, and practical daily tips.By Phonak

When it comes to managing severe to profound hearing loss, it is helpful to "Start with the end in mind," as recommended by Dr. Diane Novak. We interviewed her and Prof. Pamela Souza from Northwestern University's School of Communication in this episode of "The Audiologist." Gain exclusive insights and tips for daily practice to maximize audibility…

In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of pediatric audiology with Pediatric Advisory Board member and special guest Kevin Munro, National Programme Director NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, UK. We explore the latest research and look back at the important turning points. Online resources mentioned in this episode: Bambino pro…

Offer gold-standard hearing aid verification to your clientsLearn more the fully integrated step by step verification workflow available in Phonak Target called TargetMatch in the latest episode of “The Audiologist”.By Phonak

The ENHANCE study has been investigating whether remediation of hearing loss in older adults with hearing aids has an impact on cognitive health. Listen to the latest episode of "The Audiologist" with Prof. Julia Sarant, Professor and Lead Chief Investigator at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leader…

A conversation with Dr. Hillary Snapp on single sided deafness What do you know about Single Sided Deafness (SSD)? We bring you up to speed on the latest research and best practice guidance with Dr. Hillary Snapp, Chief of Audiology and Associate Professor, University of Miami Ear Institute, USA. Resources mentioned in this episode: Snapp H.A., Aus…

Learn why it is so important in hearing healthcare that we address the social-emotional well-being of clients. Listen to the latest episode of “The Audiologist” with Dr. Barbra Timmer, Lecturer at the University of Queensland, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leadership at Phonak HQ. Learn more https://www.phonak.com/en-int/well-hearing…

Think about your clients with hearing loss. Do many of them have physical health conditions? ​ Websites mentioned in this episode: WHO: Integrated care for older people (ICOPE)https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/ageing-and-health/integrated-care-for-older-people-icope# Video "WHO launches digital app to imp…

Hearing Performance series - episode 2How does AutoSense OS benefit your clients? Get the answer to this question and more by listening to this episode with Davina Omisore, Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager.For over 75 years, Phonak has developed innovative technologies that improve speech understanding and sound quality. …

Hearing Performance series - episode 1The benefits of directional microphones are well-known and proven. Learn on the go how Phonak implements directional microphones to meet the needs of your clients. Listen to our new podcast series with Shin-Shin Hobi, Senior Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager, on hearing performance. Fo…

Pediatric Series - Episode 4 Finn Gomez, diagnosed with hearing loss at five years of age, has been working with his audiologist throughout his life. Over time, he also learned to use new tools to adjust his hearing aid technology even better to his needs. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, t…

Pediatric Series - Episode 3 As children with hearing loss grow into their tween or teenage years, their perspective and needs change. They may become more independent, they start to advocate for themselves, and they may have different ideas for their hearing health care. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak H…

Pediatric Series - Episode 2 Remote support in pediatrics being a relatively new concept, there is little best practice or guidance available on how to ideally conduct appointments with families and kids virtually. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks to Pediatric Audiologists Premdeep Bh…

Pediatric Series - Episode 1 Despite the technology being in place, most hearing care professionals preferred working traditionally with families and kids until COVID-19 changed the rules. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, discusses the benefits of remote support for children and how the pan…

Why is it still a topic?Despite the incredible advances in hearing aid technology over the last several decades, stigma still exists around hearing loss and hearing aids.In this podcast, Davina Omisore, Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, and Dr. Gurjit Singh, Senior Research Audiologist at Phonak Canada, discuss why this stigma still exist…

Scientific literature has discovered that hearing loss is associated with reduced physical activity. People with hearing loss tend to move less and less well than their normal hearing peers.In this podcast, Michael Preuss, Audiology Manager at Phonak, and Emily Urry, Research Scientist in Health and Innovation at Sonova, discuss how physical activi…

Episode 2Over 65,000 individuals already using listening practice tools. Learn more about the offering in the HearingSuccess portal by listening to this podcast with Lisa Bacic, Rehabilitation Manager at Phonak and Valeri LeBeau, Senior Rehabilitation Manager at Advanced Bionics.By Phonak

In this episode, Brent Edwards from NAL and Stefan Launer from Sonova take us through their careers and share lessons and perspectives on the development of hearing technology. We discuss how the development of technology become more holistic, design thinking, standardization and what's needed to get to new service models and innovation. Time index…

Episode 1The World Health Organization recently acknowledged that auditory training helps people to better use hearing in all situations. So how can audiologists better integrate these methods into their own practices? In this podcast, Lisa Bacic, Rehabilitation Manager at Phonak and Dr. Maren Stropahl discuss the impact and benefits of auditory sk…

Audéo Paradise Life is the world’s first waterproof rechargeable hearing aid, combining the hearing performance of Audéo Paradise with a robust new housing that provides additional protection from water and sweat. Sound too good to be true?In this podcast, Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager and Anne Miller, Research Audiologist, talk about how Au…

Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) for the deaf and communication on equal terms regardless of hearing status. Episode 2 with Dimitri Kanevsky, Jessica Monaghan and Nicky Chong-White. Moderator Jan-Willem Wasmann You are witnessing a recording of an interview that was prepared as an experiment using an automated speech recognition system (speech to…

Here we discuss with Josef Schlittenlacher (ManCAD), Bert de Vries (TUe) and Dennis Barbour (WashU st. Louis) the potential of Bayesian active learning in audiology, in medicine, and beyond. Quotes from the interview: Dennis: 'No Bayesianists are born, they are all converted' (origin unknown) Josef: The audiogram is the ideal testbed for Bayesian a…

Poorer overall well-being and increased loneliness are a few challenges clients with Unilateral Hearing Loss can experience. So, how can CROS and BiCROS solutions provide much needed help? Jane Woodward, MSc, Audiology Manager, Phonak HQ, and Elizabeth Stewart, AuD, PhD, Research Audiologist, PARC U.S., discuss in this podcast episode.…

For clients with severe to profound hearing loss, it is crucial to regularly measure outcomes even if their audiogram is stable. In this episode of our podcast series on severe and profound hearing loss, audiologist Judith Bird talks about the importance of ongoing care. As a clinical scientist at Cambridge University Hospitals in the UK and contri…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossIn this episode of our podcast series based on the new guidelines for best practice in the audiological management of severe and profound hearing loss, Bernadette Fulton, audiology manager at Phonak HQ, talks to Neuropsychologist Dr. Maren Stropahl about tinnitus and how to treat it. A researcher at So…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossIn this episode, Dr. Lorraine Gailey, tackles the importance of including communication partners in audiological care. As previous CEO for Hearing Link, a rehabilitation service for adults with severe and profound hearing loss, Dr. Gailey knows that there are not many people who really understand what …

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossCochlear implants can be life changing for clients with severe and profound hearing loss. But what if the client is hesitant to get a cochlear implant? And which clients are candidates for a cochlear implant? Audiologist Judith Bird, Head of Audiology and Emmeline Centre for Hearing Implants at Cambrid…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossRemote microphone systems should be offered to all clients with severe to profound hearing loss. Professor Linda Thibodeau and has shown through her research key benefits of remote microphones in challenging communication situations. Listen to Professor Thibodeau, from the University of Texas at Dallas…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossPeople with severe and profound hearing loss have different needs in terms of their application than those with mild to moderate loss. In this episode of our podcast series, Bernadette Fulton, audiology manager for severe to profound hearing loss at Phonak HQ, talks to Pamela Souza, Professor and Chair…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossPeople with severe to profound hearing loss face different challenges and issues. How can hearing aids help to balance these out? Pamela Souza, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Knowles Hearing Center at the Northwestern University in Illinois, US, provid…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossWhat is the role of audiological assessment in the management of clients with severe and profound hearing loss? For Laura Turton, a clinical audiologist and editor of the recently published guidelines for best practice in audiological management of severe and profound hearing loss, the audiological ass…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossIn this episode of our podcast series based on the new guidelines for best practice in the audiological management of severe and profound hearing loss, we are looking into the nature of severe to profound hearing loss with guest speaker Laura Turton, a clinical audiologist and editor of the guidelines.…

Guidelines for severe and profound hearing lossIn the first episode of our podcast series on severe to profound hearing loss, Bernadette Fulton, audiology manager for severe to profound hearing loss at Phonak HQ in Switzerland, talks to Laura Turton, a clinical audiologist from the UK, who was the editor of the recently published guidelines for bes…

An expert talk with Kris English and Christine JonesIn this episode of our podcast series on Family-Centered Care (FCC), Kris English, Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron, Ohio, USA, tackles difficult conversations and the emotional aspects of Family-Centered Care in audiological practice. How can difficult conversations be turned into th…

An expert talk with Joe Montano and Christine JonesWhat’s the key benefit of Family-Centered Care (FCC) in audiological practice? For Joe Montano, Professor of Audiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA, it is clearly the ability to really understand communication issues within a family. He emphasizes that hearing loss not only affec…

An expert talk with Louise Hickson and Christine JonesIn the first episode of our podcast on audiology, Dr. Christine Jones, VP Audiology at Phonak US, talks to Louise Hickson, Professor of Audiology at University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and chair of the Phonak Family-Centered Care expert circle. Having researched the role of the fami…