Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Peer to peer connections are critical, and this interview actively demonstrates how having a common challenge creates an immediate bond. Today, I introduce to you Michelle Hu. Through our shared Audiology mentor, we were introduced through email. Our connection was immediate! Dr. Michelle Hu is a pediatric audiologist originally from Kent, OH and now lives and works in San Diego, CA. She is also creator of Mama Hu Hears - an Instagram and website ...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 16
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me in the latest empowEAR Audiology episode as I sit down with a respected leader in the field of audiology, Dr. Ryan McCreery. Dr. McCeery is the Director of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital. During this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of research in the field of audiology as well as his own research directly related to clinical outcomes that have led to optimized clinical protocols for fitting hearing aids ...
Mar 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 15
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Hear-O defined by Dr. Spangler: a positive mentor, support, role model, and friend who shares the hearing loss journey. It is a gift to be able to have a lifelong peer mentor that understands firsthand the hearing journey. Join me as I sit down with my dear friend, Dr. Karen MacIver-Lux for a heartwarming interview about the importance of having a Hear-O in your life. Karen MacIver-Lux is an audiologist and LSLS certified auditory-verbal therapist...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 14
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listening Fun!!! This was the theme and vibe of this interview. Join me as I sit down with Deanna Magda for a vibrant conversation about how to make listening fun when you serve students with hearing loss. Deanna is a young, committed, creative teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing in New Jersey. She is also advancing her knowledge through working towards her listening and spoken language certification in Auditory-Verbal Education. She works with ch...
Feb 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 13
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week, I have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Erin Schafer, who is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Audiology at the University of Northern Texas. Dr. Schafer has an extensive resume of teaching, research, publications, grants, and national and international podium presentations at conferences. She is the current editor of Audiology Today, past President and Journal Editor for the Educational Audiology Association, and ...
Feb 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 12
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Are you ready to LEAD? I am excited to share this podcast with all of our listeners on the topic of leadership. I had the opportunity to sit down with Janet DesGeorges who is a published writer, international speaker, and co-founder and Executive Director of Hands and Voices, a movement and organization dedicated to supporting families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In November 2020, she published her very own book titled “Not ...
Jan 21, 2021•50 min•Ep. 11
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode This week I am thrilled to sit down with a great friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Walker who is an assistant professor at the University of Iowa where she teaches and is the director of the Pediatric Audiology Lab. In this episode, Dr. Walker shares why “mild” is MORE than mild as it relates to hearing loss and the need to optimize ac...
Jan 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 10
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This episode has special meaning as I approach my 1 year cochlear implant birthday; the honor to interview my own CI surgeon, Dr. Oliver Adunka. Oliver Adunka, MD, FACS, is the Director of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Adunka is also part of the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, Ohi...
Dec 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 9
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Happy 1 year CI Birthday to ME!! Join me today as I reflect on the past year and celebrate the joys and challenges of my cochlear implant journey. In this episode I share about the “what ifs”, the little voice in my head, the phone call, the consultation, the surgery, and activation. What an amazing year it has been and I am excited to celebrate my CI birthday with all of my listeners today. For more about my CI journey, visit my blog at www.heari...
Dec 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 8
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week I am inspired to sit down with two young women who have both been an integral part of the campUS experience. campUS is an overnight camp for teens with hearing loss focusing on successful transition and leadership skills. Our first guest is Dr. Katie Colborn, pediatric audiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, who served as a campUS counselor 2 different years. Our second guest is Audrey Susz, a former camper attending twice, who i...
Nov 18, 2020•31 min•Ep. 7
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! I am so excited to share my personal and professional passion of working with teens with hearing loss during this episode. This week, I sit down with Dr. Gail Whitelaw who is the co-coordinator of the campUS experience. Dr. Whitelaw and I have been coordinating the campUS experience for the past 8 years. This is an overnight experience for teens with hearing loss to develop leadership and advocacy skills while spending time at the Ohio State Unive...
Nov 02, 2020•50 min•Ep. 6
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week I am honored to sit down with the Dr. Carol Flexer, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Audiology, international lecturer in pediatric and educational audiology and author of more than 155 publications including 17 books. In this episode, Dr. Flexer also shares how her audiology motto “It’s all about the Brain” evolved and has become a motto for audiologists when we talk about hearing. Join Carrie and Carol take a walk down memory lane...
Oct 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 5
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! During the uncharted, unsure return to school opening, I was grateful to sit down with Camille Warren. Camille is a positive, proactive parent who has 4 children total; 3 who have hearing loss. Her children with hearing loss are 17, 13, and 10 years of age. Join us today as Camille shares what was learned during the adventures of remote learning and great tips for the upcoming year. Camille also shares a few anticipated communication challenges as...
Sep 24, 2020•41 min•Ep. 4
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! This week I am excited to sit down with Dr. Tina Childress, a fellow educational audiologist, CI user, and supportive friend. In this episode, Tina and Carrie talk about the dilemma of communicating in our masked and physically distanced world. Over the past few months, we have both acquired a generous collection of different clear masks and shields. Join us to find out why “one shoe (aka) mask does not fit all”. Join us as we share real life expe...
Sep 17, 2020•45 min•Ep. 3
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Click here for a transcript of the episode This week I am honored and excited to sit down with Dr. Cheryl Deconde-Johnson a pioneer and leader in the field of educational audiology and deaf education (and one of my greatest mentors and friends). Join us today for a conversation about the hot topic of returning to school during a pandemic. We will explore lessons learned as a resu...
Sep 03, 2020•42 min•Ep. 2
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Welcome to the first official episode of the EmpowEAR Audiology podcast. Carrie Spangler, your passionate host, takes a deeper dive into her own personal life of living with hearing loss and how it became her purpose. Going through the cycles of grief, Carrie summarizes the vast array of emotions and experiences (both good and bad) of the hearing journey. Rick Warren quotes “that character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life i...
Aug 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 1
Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Welcome to the introduction of the empowEAR audiology podcast!! Take a listen and find out how your host Dr. Carrie Spangler, a passionate audiologist with a personal hearing loss journey will empowEAR you! Listen in and communicate with Carrie as she threads pieces of her own personal and professional journey while hosting incredible guests who have their own journeys. If you want to be empowEARed or just want to hear some great hearing and liste...
Aug 12, 2020•5 min
