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