One year ago, I wrote a blog post titled “Relieved and Grateful” about restarting my cochlear implant marathon after being re-implanted. Last week, I had my one-year mapping session and now I can truly be GRATEFUL for the GIFT of hearing. This has been the theme of the year which started in January of 2022 …
Seamless Streaming
It has been a while since I have written a blog post for hearingspanglish. Life has been busy and I have been on autopilot navigating everyday life with family and work. Recently, I have had the opportunity to be involved in several different professional conferences and working groups specific to the world of cochlear implants, …
Relieved and Grateful
The CI MARATHON RESTART I am back and running in the CI marathon! When I published the #hearingspanglish blog titled “Marathon Setbacks”, I was hesitant to share with all of you this part of the story. Why? It is hard to tell the story when the “wounds” are open, and the emotion is high. It …
Marathon Road to Recovery
The marathon CI journey set back is getting back into the race. On Dec 3, I underwent re-implantation CI surgery. Helen Keller once said “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement”. Having this mindset for the CI marathon is essential and I am ready to stay fearless on this way to recovery! Surgery Day. …
GRIT: When you fall down, you get back up!
Part of the cochlear implant marathon is getting back up after a set back. In my last blog I talked about how during the cochlear implant marathon we may have set backs along the way. My current marathon set back is going through the reimplantation process. After taking some more time to think about this, …
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Marathon Set Backs
It has been a while since I have posted a blog post for hearingspanglish.blog and I am glad that you are with me today. I was hesitant to write the blog and to publish it. Why? Because I really wanted to write about my cochlear implant marathon from the view of rainbows and unicorns. I …
Bimodal Boost
Bimodal Boost Originally Published by Phonak Audiology Blog: Bimodal boost | Phonak Audiology Blog - Phonak Pro - life is on Can your brain can make sense of an amplified acoustic signal in one ear and an electronic signal in the opposite ear? This was a frequent question asked to me. I had the same …
INHALE_EXHALE
Yoga has been the one form of exercise that I steer away from because of my hearing challenges. I would work up enough anxiety trying so hard to listen and look around trying to follow along, that it really defeated the benefits. Yoga has listening infused into the whole experience. The challenge of having a …
Oil Changes and Cochlear Implants
What do oil changes and cochlear implants have in common? Quite a lot I found out. All automobiles have suggested oil change and maintenance checkpoints at 30-60-90K miles. These are essential checkpoints for the health and well-being of your car. Why? Because it keeps everything running smoothly and prevents more serious and costly car troubles. …
Hear! Hear! Happy Birthday to Carrie’s EAR!
Have you ever hosted or attended a 1-year old’s birthday party? This little one will not remember a thing about the birthday party but will have many extravagant pictures to remember eating the smash cake while surrounded by family and friends singing Happy Birthday!! Birthdays are a special time and should be celebrated! I clearly …
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