empowEar Audiology

Carrie Spangler, Au.D.
empowEar Audiology

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!

  1. JAN 25

    A Conversation with Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

    Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! In this episode of the EmpowEAR Audiology Podcast, meet author Tiffany Yu as we discuss her newly published book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. Tiffany is an award-winning social impact entrepreneur, disability advocate, and content creator. She is the founder and CEO of Diversability, a social enterprise dedicated to elevating disability pride and building disability power. Tiffany’s impressive career spans roles at Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, and Revolt, and she is now an in-demand corporate speaker, helping bridge corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts with actionable insights for disability inclusion. Her TED Talk, How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive, has garnered over one million views, and her work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today. In this conversation, Tiffany challenges the notion that disability is a bad word. We explore how The Anti-Ableist Manifesto provides a framework for transformative conversations, deconstructs the language of ableism, and empowers allies with actionable steps. Tiffany introduces the powerful “me, we, us” approach to driving meaningful change and confronting ableism head-on. As you listen, take time to reflect on your own experiences and biases, share this episode to spark further dialogue, and commit to actionable steps for inclusivity. Be sure to order Tiffany’s book on Amazon to read, reflect, and take action. To Learn More about Tiffany Yu:   https://www.tiffanyyu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imtiffanyyu https://www.facebook.com/imtiffanyyu\ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayu/ https://mydiversability.com/ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com     For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

    56 min
  2. 12/17/2024

    Understanding Vestibular Disorders Across The Lifespan with Dr. Julie Honaker & Dr. Violette Lavender

    Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! In this insightful episode of empowEAR Audiology,  I am joined by two experts in vestibular and balance care. Dr. Julie Honaker and Dr. Violette Lavender shed light on the complexities of vestibular disorders in children and adults. Representing care across the lifespan, they discuss the impact of these conditions on daily life, advancements in diagnosis and treatment, and the vital role audiologists play in managing balance and hearing health.   Dr. Honaker is the Director of the Vestibular and Balance Disorders Program within the Head and Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She specializes in assessing and managing dizziness, imbalance, and fall risks while advancing clinical research focused on fall prevention across the lifespan. Dr. Violette Lavender is at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a pediatric audiologist specializing in hearing and balance disorders. She is passionate about making vestibular testing accessible to young children and advancing research in pediatric balance assessment.  Whether you’re an audiologist, a healthcare professional, or someone curious about vestibular health, this episode provides valuable takeaways for understanding and addressing these often-overlooked conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of vestibular health and how it impacts people of all ages. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay updated on future episodes! For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

    55 min
  3. 10/05/2024

    Auditory Processing Unwrapped with Dr. Matthew Barker, Part 2

    Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Dr. Matthew Barker is the Founder and Director of Acoustic Pioneer. With a Doctorate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Barker has dedicated his career to advancing the field of audiology, particularly in the area of auditory processing. Part 2 of this podcast series focuses in on what to do once a child has been identified with an auditory processing deficit and how targeted direct interventions can improve this skill; thus improving reading and learning.  His work is driven by a passion for helping children and adults overcome auditory processing challenges, ensuring they have the skills needed to succeed in learning and communication.  For more information please reach out to Matthew Barker, Au.D. at: https://acousticpioneer.com/en info@acousticpioneer.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with others who might benefit from learning more about auditory processing and the groundbreaking work of Dr. Barker. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful conversations with experts in the field. _________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/empowear-audiology-podcast     For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

    31 min
  4. 09/05/2024

    Auditory Processing Unwrapped with Dr. Matthew Barker: Part 1

    Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Barker, Founder and Director of Acoustic Pioneer, and a renowned Audiologist with a specialization in auditory processing. Dr. Barker completed his Doctorate at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2004, where he focused on testing auditory processing and its crucial role in language development and reading skills. He shares his insights on the significant impact of underdeveloped auditory processing skills, which affect over 10% of elementary/primary school children, causing them to struggle with learning. In Part 1 of this 2 part series, Dr. Barker takes a deep dive into the importance of auditory processing and the impact it has when someone experiences a deficit.  He also shares more about the areas of auditory processing that will impact students who are struggling to read and learn in school.  For more information please reach out to Matthew Barker, Au.D. at: https://acousticpioneer.com/en info@acousticpioneer.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with others who might benefit from learning more about auditory processing and the groundbreaking work of Dr. Barker. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful conversations with experts in the field. __________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/empowear-audiology-podcast   For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

    53 min
5
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20 Ratings

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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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