Beyond the Decibels
Beyond the Decibels is a podcast focused on implantable hearing solutions and the changing landscape of hearing healthcare. Hosts bring together audiologists, otolaryngologists, and other experts to discuss the latest innovations, research, and advances in treating hearing loss. The show explores how factors like an aging population, new technology, and evolving candidacy criteria are shaping the field. Each episode aims to go beyond standard discussions and provide insights that empower listeners to push hearing health forward.
Episodes
Lisa Goldin, PhD: How do Fellows and Clinics find the Right Match?
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, brought to you by Cochlear North America. Today we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Goldin, Senior Audiologist at NYU Langone Health. She shares key considerations for clinics and applicants in the fellowship process, and the qualities her team looks for in strong candidates - including what they call the “hangability factor." You'll also hear her perspective on how
Jamy Claire Archer, SLP: Why Auditory-Verbal Therapy?
In this episode, Bob Hendry and Wendy Potts reconnect with Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Listening & Spoken Language Specialist Jamy Claire Archer to explore how auditory-verbal therapy helps children and adults with hearing loss build listening and spoken-language skills. They share memorable therapy moments, explain what comprehensive care looks like (from device checks to family coa
René Gifford, PhD: What is the Cochlear Care Consensus?
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, sponsored by Cochlear North America. Today we’re chatting with Dr. René Gifford about how cochlear implant care is changing and why the new Cochlear Care Consensus was developed. She discusses why this collaborative effort is important, what it means for clinical decision‑making and how it can help patients achieve their full hearing potential.For more information o
Kevin Zhan, MD: What’s Next for Hearing Health? (Part 2)
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, brought to you by Cochlear Americas. Today we are wrapping up our 2-part series on untreated hearing loss. For this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Zhan who will discuss the importance of hearing health, the new clinical practice guidelines for age-related hearing loss and where wearable tech fits in. We’ll also explore why hearing loss doesn’t just affect your e
Ashley Nassiri, MD & Jennifer Deal, PhD: Could One Number Change Hearing Health in America? (Part 1)
Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Decibels, brought to you by Cochlear North America. This episode is the first of a 2-part series, where we’ll explore the growing number of untreated hearing loss cases in the U.S., the broader health and societal costs and the impact on individual wellbeing. As leading researchers in this space, Dr. Jennifer Deal and Dr. Ashley Nassiri will share insights
Michael Hoa, MD: What Drives Innovation?
In this episode of Beyond the Decibels, we sit down with Dr. Michael Hoa, neurotologist at MedStar Health and Professor of Otolaryngology at Georgetown University. Dr. Hoa opens up about his unexpected passion for cooking, and dives into the art and science of intraoperative cochlear implant testing. He discusses how rapid advancements in technology are reshaping surgical protocols and shares why
Charles Limb, MD: Is Music the Final Frontier?
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, the podcast where clinical expertise meets auditory innovation. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Charles Limb, a distinguished otolaryngologist, neuroscientist, and TED Talk speaker whose work is shaping our understanding of how the brain processes music in individuals with cochlear implants.While cochlear implants have dramatically improved speech perception fo
Meredith Holcomb, AuD: What If Everyone Worked Together?
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Meredith Holcomb to talk about how her clinic is streamlining care for hearing implant patients. She shares how the University of Miami's “whole clinic” approach improves coordination and workflow, increases accessibility and helps patients get to implantation faster. You'll also get to hear practical tips from her for
Matt Shew, MD: Could AI Predict Cochlear Implant Success?
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, the podcast where clinical insight meets innovation in hearing healthcare.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Matt Shew, neurotologist at Washington University in St. Louis, whose research is pushing the boundaries of cochlear implant candidacy and outcome prediction. For decades, candidacy has been determined using standardized protocols—effective, but limited in
Kat Tribulski, AuD: Leveling Up with a Cochlear Implant
In this episode of Beyond the Decibels, we sit down with Dr. Kat Tribulski, a leading voice in gaming and sound processor connectivity, to explore how today’s technology is transforming the gaming experience for individuals with hearing loss.Kat shares how integrated audio streaming and accessory connectivity—especially in immersive games like her favorite, Baldur’s Gate—are allowing gamers with h
Daisy Kent: Will She Tell All?
Welcome to this episode of Beyond the Decibels. Today, we’re joined by Daisy Kent, a cochlear implant recipient and former contestant on The Bachelor.In this conversation, Daisy shares her experience adjusting to life with a cochlear implant - from the moment it was activated to the unexpected sounds she encountered along the way. Her story offers a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs
Bruce Gantz, MD: What Sparked the Cochlear Implant Era?
Welcome 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 reflects on the evolution of cochlear implants, h
Sarah Sydlowski, PhD: How is Cleveland Clinic Delivering Care Differently?
In 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 Improvement Officer, she discusses how the
Ivette Cejas, PhD: What's Missing in Translation?
"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 offers valuable resources for professionals wor
Chelsea Anderson, PhD: What is "Eyes Open, Ears On"?
On this episode of Beyond the Decibels, Chelsea Anderson, PhD, a Speech-Language Pathologist and researcher who worked at Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma, shared her experiences in counseling children with hearing loss. Hear about how the Hearts for Hearing philosophy of “Eyes Open, Ears On” and their approach to counseling the “whole child” have brought about more empowered parents and successful
Sandra Porps, AuD: What Simple Strategies Can Improve Clinic Efficiency?
When audiologist, Sandra Porps, AuD, of Michigan Ear Institute needed to improve efficiencies in her clinic, she had no idea of the positive impact it would have on the whole practice. To meet the needs of their patients, Michigan Ear Institute adopted a new care model for cochlear implant patients. These changes enabled them to reduce their patient visit schedule and increase remote care support,
Matt Bush, MD: How Do We Address Healthcare Inequities?
Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Matt Bush, a leading expert in otolaryngology and hearing implants. Dr. Bush shares his journey into the field and the key moments that led him to specialize in hearing implants. You’ll hear this take on the challenges of access to care and healthcare inequities, along with innovative strategies he’s used to address these issues. You’ll also hear him dis
Katie Farnsworth, AuD: How is Lurie Children's Finding Unique Ways to Support Their Patients?
We had the pleasure of chatting with fellow podcaster, audiologist and bimodal recipient, Katie Farnsworth, AuD. Dr. Farnsworth is a pediatric audiologist at Lurie Children’s hospital of Chicago and launched a podcast with the support of her team. Listen to our discussion on how Katie supports her patients with empathy, and an understanding that each person’s path is different, and how she finds
Bill Shapiro, AuD: 40 Years in Audiology – How has the patient journey changed?
If you've worked with cochlear implants, you likely know Dr. Bill Shapiro. Join us for a special birthday edition to gain insights from his extensive experience, learn about his methods for measuring success, and hear his vision for the role of artificial intelligence in the future of cochlear implants.If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscribe button, give us a rating and a revi
Scott Brown, MD: Next day activations?
We had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Scott Brown from Atlanta Institute for ENT. He shared his ideas on how to increase awareness for cochlear implants, how he has seen the cochlear implant procedure evolve through the years and what that means for activation timing. For additional information on the Nucleus SmartNav System, visit our website.If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscr
Abby Meyer, MD: Why screen for CMV?
Spend the next few minutes with us to learn from Dr. Abby Meyer, pediatric ENT at Children's Minnesota, as she fills us in on what Minnesota is doing to implement universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV). You'll hear about their ongoing research, how data is driving patient care, and how they are educating families about CMV. For more information about CMV, please visit these resour
Shawn Stevens, MD: How is his clinic expanding access for hearing implant patients?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shawn Stevens from the Barrow Neurological Institute, a dedicated otolaryngologist who was born in the very hospital where he now operates. Dr. Stevens shares his journey of expanding his reach across the Phoenix market, making implantable hearing solutions accessible to more people in his community.Dr. Stevens also shares his involvement in various activities
Jill Firszt, PhD: What should we know about SSD?
Dr. Jill Firszt is a Professor in Audiology and Communication Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and has dedicated her career to understanding single-sided deafness and how it impacts those affected. During CI2024 in Vancouver, she was awarded the ACI Alliance 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for her accomplishments. In this episode, you'll hear about the patient who got her intere
Dig Howitt at CI2024: How'd it go?
In this episode of Beyond the Decibels, hear from our President and CEO, Dig Howitt, while he was attending CI2024 in Vancouver. You'll hear about his thoughts and key takeaways from the conference and also get a chance to learn how this cement-industry engineer became the President of Cochlear Limited. If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscribe button, give us a rating and a re
CI2024 Vancouver: What was it like?
Listen in as we set the stage for CI2024 Vancouver. During this incredible conference held in July, we had the opportunity to interview a number of leading experts in our field. Stay tuned for their episodes! If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscribe button, give us a rating and a review. We’d love to hear from you.Beyond the Decibels is a podcast brought to you by Cochlear North Ame
Allison Biever, AuD: How did we get here and what's next?
Allison Biever, Audiologist at Rocky Mountain Ear Center shares with us her love of running, her 32 years in audiology, and what she hopes to see over the next 30 plus years.In the United States, the Cochlear Nucleus Implant System is approved for use in children 9 to 24 months of age who have profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate hearing
Welcome to Beyond the Decibels
Lisa Aubert, President of Cochlear North America joins us to discuss how she got into audiology, how things have changed over the years, and what you can expect from this podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please press the subscribe button, give us a rating and a review. We’d love to hear from you.Beyond the Decibels is a podcast brought to you by Cochlear North America. Cochlear is a global le
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