Signia’s Julia van Huyssteen is again joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK.

The round table discussion from Episode 1 continues, and leads to some more important topics, including the impact of tinnitus on mental health as well as the reality of accessing tinnitus services in the UK.

This episode also gives some pointers on actions that individuals can do to prevent tinnitus in those instances where hearing health can be influenced. Lastly, when an individual is already living with tinnitus, helpful tips are given regarding things that may alleviate the experience of tinnitus.

Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia’s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia’s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity – improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.

For more information about Tinnitus UK head to https://tinnitus.org.uk/.
For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/

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During this episode, Signia’s Julia van Huyssteen is joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK.

The three of them sit down for a round table discussion that explores what tinnitus is as well as current treatment recommendations. Alex and Sonja talk about their most recent research project, which identifies some training needs for professionals that may come into contact with a person living with tinnitus.

Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia’s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia’s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity – improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.

For more information about Tinnitus UK head to https://tinnitus.org.uk/.
For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Professor Hugill and Julia delve into how invisible disabilities impact hearing experiences, discussing terms like neurodivergence and aural divergence. The conversation explores tinnitus, its effects on musicians, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis.

They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and raising awareness about aural diversity.

Check out the Aural Diversity webpage for more information: https://auraldiversity.org/

EPISODE SUMMARY

the second and final episode of 'Sounding It Out’, Series 4, Julia Van Huyssteen, Head of Audiology at Signia UK and Ireland, hosts Professor Andrew Hugill from the University of Leicester to explore beyond the audiogram into various individual experiences of hearing. They delve into conditions like neurodivergence and aural divergence, explaining terms such as tinnitus, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis. Professor Hugill shares personal insights and discusses the complexity each condition brings, especially in musicians.

He likens neurodivergence to the difference between operating systems like Windows and Mac. They talk about how often individuals with normal audiograms still struggle to process sound and the potential overlap with other conditions, emphasizing the need for personalized patient care. The importance of raising awareness about these conditions, making reasonable adjustments, and providing appropriate support is underscored.

The episode stresses the importance of patient-centered care, acknowledging the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Aural Diversity Network website for further information and to revisit previous episodes of the podcast to expand their understanding of hearing health.

Finally, the show calls for more dialogue on less-known conditions and invites listeners to suggest future topics to continue raising awareness about aural diversity.

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