Indicators of change in implantable hearing solutions are everywhere and they’re multi-faceted; including an aging population, increasing awareness, advancing care/technology and expanding access through candidacy criteria. Beyond the Decibels is a podcast that aims to bring together audiologists, otolaryngologists, and experts in the field to explore the latest innovations, research, and advancements in understanding hearing health and treating hearing loss. Together with leading experts, o ...
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Hearing aids and cochlear implants are a great first step, but that's not all that's needed for living more successfully with hearing loss. Hearing devices have limits and we need to learn how to work around those limits with strategies, self advocacy, technology and services. Hearing Loss LIVE! teaches you how to get around hearing loss obstacles with strategies like planning ahead, how to communicate better in the car and in groups. We are all about being unapologetic for communication nee ...
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Communication is connecting. Join Dr. Carrie Spangler, a passionate audiologist with a personal hearing journey, as she interviews guests who are navigating their own professional or personal journey in the deaf/hard of hearing world. If you want to be empowEARed or just want to hear some great hearing and listening advice, this podcast is for you!
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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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This is the official audio podcast of MED-EL. This podcast is designed as a learning tool and is a convenient way for professionals to update themselves on the new developments in hearing solutions. Join our channel and be the first to hear what we are up to.
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The Let’s Make Happiness Accessible™ Podcast—a space where we talk about what it truly means to make happiness accessible for the disability community. These are real stories and ideas from disabled individuals, their families, and friends who’ve found creative ways to turn happiness into more than an accommodation—it’s emotional health. I’m Rob Cookenour, deaf with a Cochlear Implant and the creator of the Let’s Make Happiness Accessible™ movement. In each episode, I’ll share small joys I’v ...
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Rounding@IOWA is an interprofessional continuing education podcast created by and for the health care team. Join Dr. Gerry Clancy from University of Iowa Health Care as he and his guests explore emerging topics in health care.
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SEASON 3 - My Beautiful Cyborg: A love Story About Hearing - Most of 2019 was about podcasting, but Caroline was listening, not recording. Now the story continues with ongoing experience. The emotions are still big, with gratitude front and centre. Season three will also introduce new voices - audiologists, voice actors, broadcasters, and public speakers - we'll explore hearing from people who rely on it. The baby steps are over; join Caroline as she breaks into a run. And Andreas tries to k ...
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Elizabeth Mahusay is passionate about thought transformation. Through her writing, speaking, and accountability groups, she helps individuals and organizations identify the foundational thoughts that form the basis of their beliefs, reject those that have a negative impact, and replace them with thoughts that lead to personal as well as organizational change.
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As someone who is deaf/hard of hearing, the host Ahmed Khalifa has created the Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast to interview people in and around the d/Deaf community who have amazing stories to share with you. Even though some of the guests may have a more severe hearing loss than others, Ahmed will still interview them and also provide transcripts for those who prefer to read the discussion. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ahmed at [email protected], and enjoy the show.
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On Neuro Current, we delve into the stories and conversations surrounding research published in the journals of the Society for Neuroscience. Through its publications, JNeurosci, eNeuro, and the History of Neuroscience in Autobiography, SfN promotes discussion, debate, and reflection on the nature of scientific discovery, to advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system.
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For most of us, we must be able to listen in order to speak. Put another way, listening plus speaking equals successful communication. Fortunately, for children with hearing loss, listening has become less of a challenge due to the availability of testing that allows early detection of hearing loss and the early use of advanced hearing technology – like hearing aids and cochlear implants. This podcast, The Listening Brain, will celebrate listening and speaking in the context of childhood hea ...
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The Deaf/hard of hearing community and the many people and professionals who orbit them all have something to say but no one is listening. Host Crystal Hand dives into the hot topics in the deaf community from all sides in hopes to bring unity and understanding to this community and those that work with them so we can make the world a more deaf friendly place. This podcast is for anyone that knows someone deaf/hard of hearing, works in a related field or is deaf themselves. Join us on Facebo ...
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The Baylor College of Medicine Resonance Podcast is a student-run podcast aimed at showcasing the science at Baylor through the eyes of young professionals. Each episode is written and recorded by students who have a passion for research and the medical community. Guests on the show include both clinical and basic science research faculty who are experts in their fields. We hope that whoever listens in gains new insight into the exciting world of biomedical research.
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Bruce Gantz, MD: What Sparked the Cochlear Implant Era?
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33:47Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond the Decibels! We are thrilled to kick off this season with the one and only, Dr. Bruce Gantz. Dr. Gantz is the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, and is celebrated for pioneering cochlear implant surgery at the University of Iowa since 1980. In this episode, he…
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From Hearing Loss to Cochlear Implants: Whitney Wolff’s Story of Hope
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32:26"The hardest things in my life, my dad’s death and my hearing loss, are the very things that make me passionate and successful. I consider them a gift." – Whitney Wolf What happens when you go from 5% hearing to 95% almost overnight? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Whitney Wolff, a special education teacher and mom whose j…
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#41 JNeurosci Spotlight (Part 3): Cochlear Function and Development
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45:15Zhiyong Liu discusses his paper, “Revisiting the Potency of Tbx2 Expression in Transforming Outer Hair Cells into Inner Hair Cells at Multiple Ages In Vivo,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 23 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Then, Catherine Weisz discusses her paper, “Fast Inhibition Slows and Desynchronizes Mouse Auditor…
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84: When to Suspect Atypical Recreational Substances
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57:31Join Dr. Clancy and his guests Drs. McCabe, Miskle, and Moreland as they discuss guidance for clinicians to assess, treat intoxication and manage withdrawal of a group of atypical recreational pyschoactive substances. CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=74952 Host: Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean …
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A Teens Battle Against Long Covid and Chronic Illness with Karis Hill
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39:33What happens when a 13-year-old’s life is turned upside down by long COVID, chronic illness, and uncertainty about the future? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Karis Hill and her mom, Laura Hill, for a raw, hope-filled conversation about resilience, faith, and reframing life’s hardest moments. Karis shares her four-year jou…
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Finding HIV’s last bastion in the body, and playing the violin like a cricket
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32:57First up on the podcast, despite so many advances in treatment, HIV drugs can suppress the virus but can’t cure the infection. Where does suppressed HIV hide within the body? Staff Writer Jon Cohen joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the Last Gift Study, in which people with HIV donate their bodies for rapid autopsy to help find the last reservoi…
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A mother lode of Mexican mammoths, how water pollution enters the air, and a book on playing dead
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55:07First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Rodrigo Pérez Ortega joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about a megafauna megafind that rivals the La Brea Tar Pits. In addition to revealing tens of thousands of bones from everything from dire wolves to an ancient human, the site has yielded the first DNA from ammoths that lived in a warm climate. Next on the sh…
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Leading as a Woman in Construction with Terri Gaber of TEXO Construction Association
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30:30What does it take to thrive and lead in a male-dominated industry? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth sits down with Terri Graber, Vice President of Training and Development at TEXO, The Construction Association of North Texas. Terri shares her remarkable journey from project engineer to executive leadership, and how she’s helping …
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New insights into endometriosis, and mapping dengue in Latin America
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32:07First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Meredith Wadman joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss recent advances in understanding endometriosis—a disease where tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and other health effects. The pair talk about how investigating the role of the immune system in this disease is…
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Remember this podcast is also on YouTube with captions. You can catch this episode HERE Today's episode: Communication is teamwork. When hearing loss is in the communication equation, habits need to change on both sides. The more animated the hearing speaker is, the easier it is for the person with hearing loss to understand. Prosody skills are: - …
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135 Rethinking Marketing with Reed Hansen
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28:57Are you relying on a “checklist” approach to marketing only to wonder why the results never match your expectations? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Reed Hansen, Chief Growth Officer and owner of Market Surge, to unpack the truth about scaling a business in today’s digital world. Reed shares how his own entrepreneurial jou…
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Why chatbots lie, and can synthetic organs and AI replace animal testing?
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31:53First up on the podcast, producer Meagan Cantwell and Contributing Correspondent Sara Reardon discuss alternative approaches to animal testing, from a heart on a chip to a miniorgan in a dish. Next on the show, Expert Voices columnist Melanie Mitchell and host Sarah Crespi dig into AI lies. Why do chatbots fabricate answers and pretend to do math? …
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Amplify Your Voice: Organizations & Advocacy with Dr Gina Hounam and Dr Maggie Kettler
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36:26Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Joining a professional organization is more than paying dues—it’s a powerful step toward building connections, influencing change, and amplifying your voice. In this episode, host Dr. Carrie Spangler sits down with Dr. Gina Hounam (Audiology Program Manager at Nationwide Children's in Ohio) and Dr. M…
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Join Dr. Gerry Clancy and Dr. Nicole Negbenebor as they discuss the diagnosis and treatment of hidradentis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes painful boil-like lumps on the skin. CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=74646 Host: Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for Externa…
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134 Connecting Passions to Purpose with Dr. Stephanie Robinson
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35:44What if finding the right place to serve was easier than you thought? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Robinson, Executive Director of Volunteer McKinney, shares how her team connects passionate people with causes that matter. From helping high schoolers find meaningful volunteer hours to equipping nonprofit leaders with the tools they need to thrive…
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Why anteaters keep evolving, and how giant whales get enough food to live
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28:08First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm brings stories on peacock feathers’ ability to emit laser light, how anteaters have evolved at least 12 times, and why we should be thanking ketchup for our French fries. Next on the show, rorqual whales, such as the massive blue whale, use a lunging strategy to fill their monster maws with se…
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133- Starting Small, Thinking Big with Jamie Ellis
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30:57What happens when you say yes to an opportunity you never planned for and decide to own it anyway? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jamie Ellis, co-founder of WG Title and Law, to unpack how she went from stay-at-home mom to receptionist to business owner in an industry she never imagined herself in. But this isn’t just a story of career …
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Wartime science in Ukraine, what Neanderthals really ate, and visiting the city of the dead
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51:33First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Richard Stone joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the toll of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and how researchers have been mobilized to help the war effort. In June, Stone visited the basement labs where Ukrainian students modify off-the-shelf drones for war fighting and the facilities where bi…
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#40 JNeurosci Spotlight (Part 2): Foveal Neurons
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47:15Ashley Clark discusses her paper, “Oculomotor Contributions to Foveal Crowding,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 48 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Then, Sara Patterson discusses her paper, “Cone-Opponent Ganglion Cells in the Primate Fovea Tuned to Noncardinal Color Directions,” published in Vol. 44 Issue 18 of JNeurosci…
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#132 Navigating Neurodiversity- Shifting the Way We See Autism with Samar Waqar
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30:26What if the real transformation doesn't begin with action, but with how we think? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Samar Waqar—founder of Kind Theory—to unpack how one autism diagnosis changed everything. But not in the way you might expect. Samar shares her deeply personal story: from navigating multiple career shifts across continents, t…
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Robots that eat other robots, and an ancient hot spot of early human relatives
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34:45First up on the podcast, South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind is home to the world’s greatest concentration of ancestral human remains, including our own genus, Homo, Australopithecus, and a more robust hominin called Paranthropus. Proving they were there at the same time is challenging, but new fossil evidence seems to point to coexistence. Producer…
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#131- The Power of Clear Thinking in Business, Parenting, and Life with James Jenkins
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44:36The thoughts you nurture become the life you build. In this episode, James Jenkins—entrepreneur, podcast host, and community leader—joins me for a raw and insightful conversation about how our thinking shapes everything: our businesses, our relationships, our parenting, and even our sense of self. We dive into what happens when unexamined thoughts …
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Sarah Sydlowski, PhD: How is Cleveland Clinic Delivering Care Differently?
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33:03In this episode of "Beyond the Decibels," we sit down with Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD of the Cleveland Clinic to explore her unique journey and insights in the field of audiology and healthcare. Initially pre-dental in college, Sarah looked within to discover her true passions, leading her to a fulfilling career in audiology. As an Associate Chief I…
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Studying a shark-haunted island, and upgrading our microbiomes with engineered bacteria
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36:50First up on the podcast, Réunion Island had a shark attack crisis in2011 and closed its beaches for more than a decade. Former News Intern Alexa Robles-Gil joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about how researchers have used that time to study the island’s shark populations and test techniques for preventing attacks, in the hopes of protecting lives and…
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S1E6 — My Lunar Empath Awakening — lunar-geared creativity and empathic flow
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9:50In this special bonus episode of Let’s Make Happiness Accessible™, I sit in a rocking chair outside Lowe’s and reflect on a lifelong pattern I never fully understood—until now. I share how discovering my lunar-geared creativity and empathic flow gave me permission to stop forcing productivity in the sunlight and start honoring how I’m wired. This e…
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Get to know us! We are real people who have navigated #hearingloss for years! Our #lipreading classes can be a way for you to have better #communication outcomes. And we have amazing #deal for the #Disabilitypride July: hearinglosslive.com/members Support the show Visit our website at hearinglosslive.com Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagr…
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#130- Boomerang Cares with Jennifer Klassen and Andrea Day
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40:17What if your greatest impact came from showing up small—but on purpose? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with two dynamic women who’ve mastered the art of doing just that: Jennifer Klassen and Andrea Day. Together, they explore how community-rooted business ownership and local nonprofit work can collide to create life-changing r…
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S1E5 – Smiling and Nodding: A Streaming During Convo Moment.
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2:53Ever had one of those deaf moments where technology made things worse? In this short episode, I share a funny real-life story that happened at a pizza buffet. I had my cochlear implant and hearing aid set to "streaming focus" mode, enjoying some 80s music while eating alone. But when a staff member started talking to me, I realized too late I could…
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A tardi party for the ScienceAdviser newsletter, and sled dog genomes
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25:52First up on the podcast, Newsletter Editor Christie Wilcox joins host Sarah Crespi to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of ScienceAdviser with many stories about the amazing water bear. They also discuss links between climate change, melting glaciers, and earthquakes in the Alps, as well as what is probably the first edible laser. Next on the show, …
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From Misophonia to Mission:Cris Edwards and the founding of SoQuiet
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38:48Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! In this episode, I sit down with Cris Edwards, founder of SoQuiet, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with misophonia through their mission of offering advocacy, support, and resources for people who suffer from misophonia so that they may lead productive and serene lives. Cris shares hi…
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Join Dr. Clancy and Mary Kay Kusner, as they discuss guidance for clinicians with their patients on the benefits of doulas for end-of-life. CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=74698 Host: Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine University…
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S1E4 -- Cochlear Implant Monitor Earphone Adaptor Allows Others To Hear What Your Processor Hears
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11:08Welcome back to the Let’s Make Happiness Accessible™ podcast. I’m your host, Step-Deaf, and in this episode, I’m talking about a smart little device that often gets overlooked—the Cochlear Monitor Earphone Adaptor with Earphones, item number Z544578. This tool allows you or a caregiver to hear what your cochlear processor is picking up, directly th…
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#129- Intentional Living & Faith Over Fear with Jennifer Buschman
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26:57Are your thoughts helping you move forward—or holding you back? In this honest and heart-stirring episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Jennifer Bruschman, development manager at Hugs Café Inc., to explore how choosing faith over fear—and intention over assumption—can radically transform your life. Jennifer shares her deeply personal jo…
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S3 E1: Learning How We Hear - with children's author Lindsay Dain
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51:07Host Crystal Hand interviews children's author Lindsay Dain about her life and education that lead to her passion for advocating for the Deaf community and helping parents with Deaf children. In this episode they discuss her new book I'm Getting a Cochlear Implant! Learn About How I Will Hear" and the journey that lead her to changing her career an…
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Losing years of progress against HIV, and farming plastic on Mars
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31:12First up on the podcast, U.S. aid helped two African countries rein in HIV. Then came President Donald Trump. Senior News Correspondent Jon Cohen talks with producer Kevin McLean about how in Lesotho and Eswatini, treatment and prevention cutbacks are hitting pregnant people, children, and teens especially hard. This story is part of a series about…
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Ivette Cejas, PhD: What's Missing in Translation?
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35:18"There’s a big difference between just speaking a language and understanding the culture.” In this episode, Dr. Ivette Cejas joins Wendy Potts and Robert Hendry to explore the intersection of psychology, audiology, and cultural competence in cochlear implant care. Listen in as Dr. Cejas highlights her experience in treating the whole patient and of…
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#128- From Life in a Wheelchair to Helping Others Walk Pain-Free With Patrick of Cryo N More
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29:39What if the biggest challenge of your life became the foundation for your purpose? In this powerful episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth Mahusay sits down with Patrick, co-owner of Cryo N More in McKinney, Texas, to share an inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and the healing power of holistic wellness. This isn’t just another sma…
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Will your family turn you into a chatbot after you die? Plus, synthetic squid skin, and the sway of matriarchs in ancient Anatolia
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44:57First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Andrew Curry joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a pair of Science papers on kinship and culture in Neolithic Anatolia. The researchers used ancient DNA and isotopes from 8000 to 9000 years ago to show how maternal lines were important in Çatalhöyük culture. ● E. Yüncü et al., Female lineages and c…
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#39 JNeurosci Spotlight (Part 1): Useful Genetic Mouse Lines
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44:20Shangzhou Xia and Zhen Zhao discuss their paper, “Atp13a5 Marker Reveals Pericyte Specification in the Mouse Central Nervous System,” published in Vol. 44, Issue 43 of JNeurosci, with Megan Sansevere from SfN’s Journals’ staff. Then, Taasin Srivastava and Stephen A. Back discuss their paper, “TSG-6–Mediated Extracellular Matrix Modifications Regula…
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#127 Stop Performing. Start Connecting. With Victor Johnson
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31:39🎙️ What if the key to your next breakthrough isn’t working harder—but thinking differently? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth Mahusay sits down with award-winning speaker, author, and entrepreneur Victor Johnson of Be the Victor Consulting to talk about how choosing to operate with excellence over mediocrity and authenticity over …
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How effective are plastic bag bans? And a whole new way to do astronomy
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37:25First up on the podcast, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is just coming online, and once fully operational, it will take a snapshot of the entire southern sky every 3 days. Producer Meagan Cantwell guides us through Staff Writer Daniel Clery’s trip to the site of the largest camera ever made for astronomy. Next on the show, probing the impact of plas…
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126 From Medicine to City Hall: Faith-Led Leadership with Dr. Geré Feltus
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39:13What happens when a doctor, single mom, and woman of faith says “yes” to public service—even when life feels messy? In this episode of Thinking I sit down with Dr. Geré Feltus, a family physician and city councilwoman, to explore what it means to lead with purpose, stay anchored in faith, and serve your community with courage—even when the path isn…
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Embracing Serendipity and Thoughtful Risk Taking with Dr. Galant Chan
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56:44In this episode, we chat with Dr. Galant Chan, assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and program director for the internal medicine residency program, about her journey to academic medicine. We reflect on the evolution of the Baylor community, trace the history of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and explore the future challe…
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Why peanut allergy is so common and hot forests as test beds for climate change
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37:22First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Erik Stokstad talks with host Sarah Crespi about how scientists are probing the world’s hottest forests to better understand how plants will cope with climate change. His storyis part of a special issue on plants and heat, which includes reviews and perspectives on the fate of plants in a warming world. Next on…
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81: Recent and Upcoming Advances in Cochlear Implants
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34:48Cochlear implants can improve hearing for patients with severe hearing loss. Join Dr. Gerry Clancy and Dr. Alexander Claussen as they discuss how cochlear implants function, how to determine which patients are candidates, and recent advances in the technology. CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=xxxxx Hos…
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S1E3 — We Want More Than Access: The Emotional Side of Disability
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7:56If you’re disabled, you know what it feels like to be seen only for what you need—not for what you feel. Yes, ramps matter. Captions matter. Accommodations matter. But what about joy? What about belonging? What about the emotional kind of happiness that doesn’t come from a checklist—but from simply being seen and valued? I wasn’t born deaf. I lost …
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S1E2 — Deaf and Death: The Two Blows That Changed Everything
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13:17In this deeply personal episode, I share the two life-altering events that collided within two years — the sudden loss of my hearing in 2021, and the death of my daughter, Stephanie, in early 2023. I open up about the chaos of going deaf, the emotional and financial toll, and the silence that settled over my world just as I was beginning to navigat…
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S1E1 — I Woke Up Deaf: My Life Changed Overnight After the COVID Shot
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10:02What would you do if you woke up one morning and the world had gone silent? In this gripping first episode of Let’s Make Happiness Accessible™ Podcast, I share the raw, unfiltered story of the day I lost my hearing — just days after receiving the Pfizer COVID vaccine. From confusion to crisis, from holding out my phone for voice-to-text conversatio…
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#125 Finding Your Voice with Kelvin Thomas
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29:26What if your greatest healing came from embracing the parts of yourself others told you didn’t belong? In this soul-nourishing episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth Mahusay sits down with singer-songwriter Kelvin Thomas—a gifted artist, devoted father, and deep thinker—to explore how creativity, faith, and identity intersect when life takes a…
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Farming maize in ice age Michigan, predicting the future climate of cities, and our host takes a quiz on the sounds of science
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42:05First up on the podcast, we hear from Staff Writer Paul Voosen about the tricky problem of regional climate prediction. Although global climate change models have held up for the most part, predicting what will happen at smaller scales, such as the level of a city, is proving a stubborn challenge. Just increasing the resolution of global models req…
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