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Hearing Matters Podcast

Welcome to the Hearing Matters Podcast with Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS! We combine education, entertainment, and all things hearing aid-related in one ear-pleasing package!

In each episode, we'll unravel the mysteries of the auditory system, decode the latest advancements in hearing technology, and explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. But don't worry, we promise our discussions won't go in one ear and out the other!

From heartwarming personal stories to mind-blowing research breakthroughs, the Hearing Matters Podcast is your go-to destination for all things related to hearing health. Get ready to laugh, learn, and join a vibrant community that believes that hearing matters - because it truly does!

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Episodes

50 Years in Noisy Environments Leads to Hearing Aids feat. David Coppee | First Time Hearing Aid User

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids), best practices, and a growing epidemic: Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, P...

Jan 19, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Your Life Can Be Better Sooner than Later feat. Ralph Brodt | Owner of Nazareth Music Center

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East St...

Jan 12, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Online Content Delivery feat. Mark Truong | Audiologist from Australia

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East St...

Dec 29, 202038 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Navigating Change, Managing Social Isolation, and Handling Stress During COVID-19 feat. Dr. Laura Camus

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, PA. On this episode, the Hearing Matters ...

Dec 13, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Don't Buy Hearing Aids Online

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, PA. On this episode, Blaise Delfino discu...

Dec 01, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Cognition, Audition, and Amplification feat. Dr. Douglas L. Beck

Send us a text About The Hearing Matters Podcast The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology (more commonly known as hearing aids ) , best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. The show is hosted by father and son - Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A. Blaise Delfino and Dr. Gregory Delfino treat patients with hearing loss at Audiology Services , located in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, PA. On this episode, Blaise and Dr. Delfi...

Nov 03, 202050 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Fader Plugs Patent Has Been Issued by the USPTO: A Message from the Founder and CEO

Send us a text The Fader Plug Patent has been Issued by The United States Patent and Trademark Office On this month's episode, the Founder and CEO of Fader Plugs, LLC, Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS, announces that the Fader Plugs patent has been issued by The United States Patent and Trademark Office. The issue date was September 22, 2020!!! The Fader Plug is the world's first custom adjustable mechanical earplug that provides controlled noise reduction. Traditional foam earplugs block sound, often...

Oct 06, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Audiology Services Summer Internship

Send us a text On episode 12 of the Hearing Matters Podcas t, Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A and Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS interview Meghan Okken, an undergraduate student from Bloomsburg University studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (most commonly known as speech-language pathology). In this episode you will: Meet Meghan and learn about her summer internship experience at Audiology Services Learn about Meghan's role as social media coordinator for Audiology Services, Hearing Matters, an...

Aug 04, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 2

COVID Comeback

Send us a text Audiology Services COVID Comeback The Hearing Matters Podcast discusses hearing technology, best practices, and a growing national epidemic - Hearing Loss. On Episode 11 of the Hearing Matters Podcast, Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A and Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS discuss Audiology Services /Fader Plugs return strategy. On episode 11, you will learn the following: Audiology Services COVID-19 return strategy Lessons learned during the pandemic (i.e. remote hearing aid programming, remot...

Jul 06, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Better Hearing and Speech Month

Send us a text May is Better Hearing and Speech Month On Episode 10 of The Hearing Matters Podcast , Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A and Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month. Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A and Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS work full time at Audiology Services with locations in Bethlehem, Nazareth, and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Audiology Services is a family owned and operated hearing healthcare clinic dedicated to reintroduce patients to a new hearing w...

May 28, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Your Hearing Aid Fitting

Send us a text Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast Team Email: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Twitter: @hearing_mattas Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast...

May 11, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Hearing Aid Recommendation Process

Send us a text The Hearing Aid Recommendation Process Welcome to the Hearing Matters Podcast with Dr. Gregory Delfino, CCC-A and Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS of Audiology Services. The show that discusses hearing technology, best practices, and a growing national epidemic – hearing loss. On episode 8, we discuss the hearing aid recommendation process. On this episode, we discuss the factors the influence the hearing aid recommendation process. The hearing aid recommendation process is an intimate ...

May 02, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 8

What to Expect at Your Initial Hearing Evaluation

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Delfino and Blaise Delfino Discuss: The emotions and anxieties patients often experience prior to their hearing evaluation What a comprehensive audiological evaluation looks like The battery of tests essential in making an accurate hearing loss diagnosis Making the initial appointment for a hearing evaluation can be overwhelming: "Who can I trust?" "What if I actually have hearing loss?" "My friends wear hearing aids and they don't really like them. I'll just ...

Apr 24, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 7

COVID-19's Impact on Audiology Services

Send us a text Chief Audiologist, Dr. Gregory Delfino, and CEO and Co-Founder, Blaise Delfino, M.S. - HIS, discuss COVID-19's impact on Audiology Services . On March 17, 2020, Audiology Services temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Wolf encouraged all non-essential businesses to temporarily shut down. Two days later, Governor Wolf mandated that all non-life-sustaining businesses shut down until further notice. Audiology fell under the non-life-sustaining category. Wh...

Apr 17, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 6

People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems

Send us a text "Approximately 38 million people in the United States have hearing loss.The inability to understand speech-in-noise (SIN) is one of the main complaints of people with untreated sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), as well as many people who wear traditional hearing aids. It is also estimated that an additional 26 million American adults possess hearing thresholds within the range of normal limits (WNL), but they, too, complain of hearing difficulty (HD) and SIN problems, as will be ...

Feb 17, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Why Should I Wear Earplugs?

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Oct 21, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Starkey Livio AI

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Sep 17, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Back to School Hearing Tips

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Aug 06, 201921 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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