Hearing Mamas Tribe

Listen today as Listen as Dr. Hu and I discuss why over-the-counter hearing aids aren't appropriate for children and why a child should see a pediatric audiologist. Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their own they had a different set of questions than when they were her patients, so she decided to create an Instagram account called mama hu hears. She's also created an online program for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Not to tell parents what to do, but to offer all of the resources, information, different modes of communication, languages to have access to and healthcare specialists to get in touch with, and give them all of the ingredients so that they can make the best choices for their hearing journey with their family.  Dr. Michelle Hu, AuD Pediatric Audiologist Hard of Hearing Mama “My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?” www.mamahuhears.com www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/ This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Alison Larson. You are in for a treat as Alison shares her story from finding out that her newborn hadn't passed the newborn hearing screen to an informed and empowered mom to a now 3-year-old. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio.  Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.  The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.  This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation with give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child. Meet Michelle! Michelle has a 14 year old son with hearing loss who was diagnosed late with progressive loss. Listen as she shares her stories starting from the beginning and including the ups and downs and everything in between. Her son is currently thriving! So if you are in the messy middle hopefully this conversation will give you hope, and the courage to make the best decisions for your child.  Msg if you would like a transcript of this audio.  Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices.  The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personnel about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation.  This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whoever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/support

Episode 37: Gretchen Fors - EHDI (Early Hearing Detection Intervention) 2023 Conference Presentation. Thinking ouside the box of the traditional model of parent to parent support. How a parent to parent podcast highlighting parents sharing their personal journeys can help education and empower parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gretchen-fors/support

Today I interviewed Allison Higley. Allison works for Idaho Parents Unlimited which is the parent training center and also the family to family health information center. Idaho Parents Unlimited fills both of those roles in Idaho. You can check out their website at https://ipulidaho.org/ Idaho Parents Unlimited Podcast: https://direct.me/unlimitedparenting Find them on social media: @idahoparentsunlimited https://www.facebook.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited You can find your States parent training center here: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ You can find your States Family to family health information center here: https://familyvoices.org/projects/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Episode 35: Tara Billman… Coach for Moms who feel overwhelmed, lost and alone in their child's physical or mental health diagnosis to cope with perspective, peace and purpose. Enjoy the interview and if you would like to contact Tara you can find her at these locations. Instagram: @tarabillmancoaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachTara1/ website: liveonpurposecoaching.com Plus if you are attending the EDHI conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this year I would love to meet you at my presentation. I will be presenting on Monday, March 6th at 2:30 pm in room DECC 211. Can't wait to meet you! Please email hearingmamastribe@gmail.com if you would like a copy of the transcript Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Brian Darcy the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind Agency Administrator. It was so fun to have Brian on the podcast. Our family is so grateful for the outreach service we have received through the Idaho Educational Service for the Deaf and Blind. Listen as I interview Brian and he shares about all the resources they offer and share why going to a residential school might be the best fit for a child with hearing loss. Please email hearingmamastribe@gmail.com if you would like a copy of the transcript Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Episode 33: Demystifying the transition from Part C to Part B of Medicaid services I invited Lauren, from Episode 30, who is a teacher of the deaf and an adult with hearing loss back to share her wisdom about the transition from Part C to Part B medicaid services for a child with hearing loss. Even if you have private health insurance this episode is for YOU! I promise! I remember the first time one of my kids went through this transition of services I was super confused as to what was going on. Hopefully this will demystify this process a little. Lauren will inspire you and your child to have a more empowered life. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 33: Part C to Part B of Medicaid services Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

I graduated from the college of nursing at Brigham Young university. I was honored to be on their college of nursing podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of my interview. The original audio can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-handoff/id1529152684?i=1000585527058 This episode features BYU nursing alumni: Gretchen Fors with three children who have suffered hearing loss, Gretchen is passionate about raising awareness of the importance of universal newborn hearing screenings and early intervention for children with hearing loss. The College of Nursing at Brigham Young University presents nursing careers and professional insight to undergraduate students. This is the seventy-fifth show in The College Handoff series and was recorded in October and November of 2022. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 32: My interview on The College Handoff Podcast Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Steven Snow, The Executive Director of the Idaho Council of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Steve is a Deaf adult that uses ASL as his primary form of communication. Steve has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Gallaudet University. It is my honor to work with Steve on the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He is working hard to make sure the deaf/hard of hearing citizens in Idaho. You can find more about CDHH at their website: https://cdhh.idaho.gov/ Steven Bio from the CDHH website: M.A., Gallaudet University, Community Counseling, 2001 B.A., Gallaudet University, Communication Studies, 1998 Steve is a proud native of Idaho. He was raised in Gooding, Idaho. He went to the Idaho School for the Deaf, and then graduated from Gallaudet University in 1998 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After graduation, he continued his education and received his M.A. in Community Counseling. After his completion, Steve spent seven years working as an Academic/ Career Advisor at Gallaudet University. He has also served as an adjunct faculty in the Communication Studies Department, teaching Public Speaking for several years. During his tenure in Washington D.C., Steve has served on several task forces and committees such as: Academic Technology Advisory Committee, Student with Disabilities Advisory Board, University Accreditation taskforce on Shared Governance, and Foundation of Excellence Workgroup that focused on organizational operations and budget. Steve was enrolled in his Ph.D. studies toward counseling studies but is on leave now. He continues to work as a public speaking consultant. He has participated in several video productions for the Deaf as an actor. Mr. Snow is married to Davina Asmus and they relocated to Boise in January 2008 from Columbia, Maryland with their four children. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 31: Steven Snow Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Lauren, a teacher of the deaf, and an adult with hearing loss. Lauren shares her story about officially being diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of 20. As a child she knew that her left ear didn't “work” like her right ear, but never knew the extent until she randomly took a hearing test just to help model a hearing test for a hesitant student while working as a teacher aid. That hearing test led her to make an appointment with an audiologist, and learning about her hearing loss inspired her to continue her education and become a teacher of the deaf. Lauren will inspire you and your child to have a more empowered life. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 30: Lauren Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Episode 29: KT Maviglia-Morgan… Miss Michigan 2014 and Founder of the KT Maviglia Fund For Hearing. Listen as KT shares her personal story of hearing loss, and her advocacy work to make sure that Michigan kids who are deaf/hard of hearing get access to needed hearing technology. To connect more with KT you can find her at: https://ktmaviglia.com/ IG: @ktmaviglia_ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ktmariemaviglia https://www.facebook.com/TheKTMavigliaFundForHearing/ More information about the Michigan Senate Bill 1184 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2022-SB-1184 Video of Interview If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 29: KT Maviglia-Morgan… Miss Michigan 2014 and Founder of the KT Maviglia Fund For Hearing. Listen as KT shares her personal story of hearing loss, and her advocacy work to make sure that Michigan kids who are deaf/hard of hearing get access to needed hearing technology. Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

I am so excited for you to meet Karen. She was a mentor to me on my journey. The title comes from a fortune cookie she got just before she had her son who's name happens to be Will. She experienced a lot of growth on the journey, and I am grateful she was willing to share her journey with us today too. The Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) program was mentioned. Here are links to find out more about EDHI and the services available in your State. Information About Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) State Programs | CDC EHDI Guidance Manual | CDC Hands & Voices was also mentioned. Hands & Voices is a parent-led, professionally-collaborative organization infused with the life experiences of adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, that is dedicated to serving families with children who are D/HH without a bias around communication modes or methodology More information can be found at their website: https://www.handsandvoices.org/ If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 28: Hearing Mama Karen: Will is the Key to Growth Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Corinne, a Pediatric Audiologist who uses a hearing aid and a cochlear implant. Corrine shares about how hard her parents, but especially her mother, had to advocate for Corinne to have access to Listening and Spoken Language. She also shares her experience of choosing to be implanted with a Cochlear Implant as an adult. Cued Speech was a HUGE tool in helping Corinne along her journey. Cued Speech is a method of communication in which the mouth movements of speech are combined with a system of hand movements to facilitate understanding and use by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Cued Speech has been very effective in helping deaf children learn to read. Yet 57% of parents with newly diagnosed infants don't receive adequate information about Cued Speech. More information can be found here: https://cuedspeech.org/ If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 27:Corinne ... Pediatric Audiologist who uses a hearing aid and a cochlear implant to access sound. Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet my friend Emmy. I am so grateful she was willing to share with me the ups and downs of being a child and now an adult with hearing loss. Emmy is the founder of nxtgensticklers a community group for people with Sicklers Snydrome. More information about the community can be found here: www.nextgensticklers.org Find the transcript of the interview here:Episode 26: Emmy...... Founder of nxtgensticklers a community group for people with Sticklers Syndrome and an Adult who's Hard of Hearingument Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

You are in for a treat today! Meet my amazing friend Jennifer. She is just a great human being. I am excited for you to listen as she shares about the ups and downs, twists and turns her daughter's journey has taken. Find the transcript of the interview here:Episode 25: Hearing Mama: Jennifer Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lilach Saperstein, AuD and founder of the allaboutaudilogy.com As she shares about her upcoming retreat which is free for parents, and also her year long program called Connect & Advocate. Get your free ticket to the virtual retreat Sept 19-22, 2022 here: allaboutaudiology.com/retreat Dr. Lilach Saperstein, AuD Audiologist Parent Coach All about Audiology Podcast Host https://allaboutaudiology.com/ IG @allaboutaudiologypodcast All About Audiology - Hearing Resources to Empower YOU on Apple Podcasts FB @ Lilach Saperstein | Facebook All about Audiology Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/470583160143167 Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 24: Dr Lilch Saperstein, AuD host of the All about Audiloogy Podcast Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

You are in for a treat today! My sister in law, Brittany, agreed to be interviewed as she asked my opinions about ear tubes, fluid loss, and what might be the next best step for her baby. This is a candid chat, and is not meant to convey medical advice. It's just to help you realize that moms are making tough decisions daily in search of helping our kids thrive. Find the transcript of the interview here:Episode 23: Hearing Mama Brittany Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

For complimentary tickets email: RSVP@nolimitsfordeafchildren.org And use the code: Sandee Silent NO MORE. Created as a theatrical documentary, Silent NO MORE is an intimate storytelling event comprised of witty, inspiring, and raw stories that remind us of the power of the human spirit. Featuring performances by cast members, ranging in age from 18-60 years old, Silent NO MORE showcases the experiences of growing up with hearing loss -- highlighting both the struggles and successes of living in the modern world. The evening concludes with a Q&A with cast and audience members from the DeafSign and deafSpeak communities; a discussion which will tackle head-on the debate between the deaf community who sign and the deaf community who speaks with the purpose to bridge the gap between both worlds. The cast features: Rebecca Alexander (acclaimed author of, “Not Fade Away”) Sandee Saurman (CODA & Educational Audiologist, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind) and alum of the No Limits Theater Group. And others all who share their personal struggles and successes of living in a hearing world. The performance will be followed by an open-forum Q&A with cast members and audience members from the DeafSign and deafSpeak. One night only at the Egyptian Theater (700 W Main Street, Boise, ID 83702) on Saturday, September 10th @ 7:00 p.m. The next show will be 9/17 in Las Vegas Press Release: BOISE-SilentNoMore_Release (2) For other upcoming events by No Limits for Deaf Children https://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org/upcoming-events.html Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 22: Event...Silent No More Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Summer! It's been full of creating lots of fun family memories, doctors appointments, surgery, and pool time. We have even squeezed a few trips to the mountains. Listen today as I share a few tips for the summer. More regular episodes coming soon. Also let me know what you would like to hear on this podcast. Feel free to DM in IG @hearingmamastribe . I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here:Episode 21-Summer Will to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen as I interview Breanne who shares about how flexibility in communication methods might just be the key to success for your child like it was for hers. You can find the transcript of this episode here: Episode 20: Breanne Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Terea, mother of 7 children, three of whom are deaf ages 27, 24 and 11. Listen as Teresa shares about the journey she has been on for 27 years, and how things have changed during the years. Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 19: Teresa Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Erica, mom of a son with unilateral microtia atresia Listen as Erica shares about having a son with unilateral microtia atresia. He is now a thriving 8 year old. Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 18: Hearing Mama Information about microtia atresia The term "microtia" is intuitive. In Latin, micro means “small”, and otia means “ear.” Microtia is a birth deformity of the ear that occurs in about one in every 10,000 live births. Microtia can occur with other congenital abnormalities, but is most often seen as an isolated, independent deformity and is often associated with a small or absent ear canal. Those who are most commonly affected include Asians, Hispanics and Caucasians. Males and females are affected at approximately the same rates. Microtia is classified into four different types: Grade I: A slightly small ear with a shape much like a normal ear often accompanies with a small but narrow ear canal. Grade II: A partial or hemi- ear with usually an absent ear canal. Grade III: Absence of most of the external ear with a small "peanut" shaped remnant ear lobule and an absent ear canal and ear drum (atresia). This is the most common grade of microtia. Grade IV: Total absence of the ear or anotia. Atresia is absence or underdevelopment of the ear canal and middle ear structures. Microtia is almost always accompanied by atresia because the outer ear and the middle ear develop around the same time during fetal development. Some microtia patients have what appears at first look to be a normal canal, but many of them end in a blind pouch (i.e. no connection into middle ear). Some patients have small ear canals but their middle ear may be normal, and as a result their hearing can be normal or they may have an underdeveloped middle ear resulting in significant conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural function is usually normal as the cochlea and neural elements of hearing are unaffected. Causes of Microtia and Atresia The exact cause of microtia is unknown. Parents who have a child with microtia have an increased risk of 1 in 20 for subsequent children. The risk of a child with microtia eventually having a child of his/her own with microtia is also 1 in 20. https://www.texaschildrens.org/blog/2017/04/microtia-and-atresia-101 Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Susie, SLP, AVT and mom of a child who's deaf Listen as Susie shares so much wisdom after being on this journey for 27 years. Susie's third child was born deaf in 1994, and was implanted with a cochlear implant during the FDA trial period for children. He is now a thriving 27 year old. Susie's desire to learn as much as she could to help her child develop spoken language led her on a path to get her masters in speech therapy and her Auditory Verbal Therapy Certificate. Listen as Susie shares so many pearls of wisdom. My favorite is, “This is a journey and you have the tools within you to help your child. “ Susie shares that they used cued speech. If you aren't familiar with cued speech you can find more at https://cuedspeech.org/ Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 17: Susie Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Allison Fors Speech Therapy Resource Author Early Language Development Inspiration for SLPs + SLPAs Cleft Advisory Member @smiletrain https://allisonfors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/speech.allisonfors/ IG @speech.allisonfors https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Allison-Fors Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode 16: Allison Fors... Speech therapy resource author Allison Fors is a speech therapy recousece author. She also happens to be my sister in law. We are married to brothers. Listen as Allison shares her top tips on how to encourage early language development. These tips are appropriate for children who are deaf/hardofhearing who are focusing on listening and spoken language. Allison has a store on Teachers Pay Teachers with resources for teachers. She also shares some free handouts on her website, and instagram account that parents might enjoy. Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Dr. Sandee AuD Pediatric Audiologist CODA (Child of a deaf adult) Find the transcript of the interview here:Episode 15- Sandee, AuD Listen as Sandee shares that amazing story about how growing up a CODA influenced her choice to become an audiologist. Sandee is on the board of No Limits for Deaf Children. You can find more information about this amazing organization here: https://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org/ Check out the commercial Sandee talks about in her story.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWFnn93DW_A Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Dr. Michelle Hu, AuD Pediatric Audiologist Hard of Hearing Mama “My Child Has Hearing Loss, Now What?” course for parents (For 15% off use the code HMT15 at check out) www.mamahuhears.com www.instagram.com/mama.hu.hears/ Find the transcript of the interview here: Episode:14 Michelle Dr. Michelle Hu realized that as her pediatric audiology patients started growing up and having children of their own they had a different set of questions than when they were her patients, so she decided to create an Instagram account called mama hu hears. She's also created an online program for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Not to tell parents what to do, but to offer all of the resources, information, different modes of communication, languages to have access to and healthcare specialists to get in touch with, and give them all of the ingredients so that they can make the best choices for their hearing journey with their family. Listen as Dr. Hu shares her personal journey with navigating hearing loss. Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

You are in for a special treat today! May is Better Hearing and Speech month, so I will highlighting professionals who work with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. To start us off first up is Alexis. She was my kid counselor years ago at Bear Lake Lions Camp in Michigan for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. Alexis is a deaf adult, and is currently in the last year of Audiology school. Alexis is a joy and a delight and listen as she shares how a deaf adult can be an audiologist, and how hearing loss is an invisible disability. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Join our private facebook group: Hearing Mamas Tribe https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 13: Alexis Will to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen today as I interview Claire. Her son was identified as profoundly deaf just before the Pandemic shut down in 2020. Claire shares how she wrestled with the decision to get her son implanted with cochlear implants or not at 10 months. Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 12: Claire Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. If your child has received the same diagnosis you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Episode 11: Mama Interview: Miranda....CHARGE Syndrome and how one mom has blessed many moms lives Listen today as I interview Miranda. Miranda's daughter was born with CHARGE syndrome (coloboma, heart defects, atresia choanae, growth retardation, genital abnormalities, and ear abnormalities) This really is a must listen to if your child has just been identified with hearing loss. Miranda shares so eloquently her journey, and also about helping others too. We refer to Episode 3 during the interview. Here's the link. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearing-mamas-tribe/id1609825111?i=1000552681619 If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 11: Miranda Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen today as I interview Courtney I met Courtney at the Cochlear Celebration in Nashville a few years ago. Listen as she shares her journey of helping advocate for her daughter from birth to preschool. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: Episode 10: Courtney Willing to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen today as I interview Gretta. Gretta is my 16 year old daughter who has bilateral mild-profound mixed hearing loss. Gretta shares about going from wearing hearing aids at the age 5, to then one BAHA on a softband, and then 2 BAHAs on a softband, then 2 BAHAs on a soundarc. In 2019 she was bilateral implanted with Medel Bonebridges. Gretta shares how that has changed her life, and also how she advocates for herself during High School. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmVtgv5LB6HX4ZT-ndiwpi3hPpFoV02-8y_FWYhwjhg/edit?usp=sharing Will to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen today as I interview Kari. Kari's daughter, Hattie, lost her hearing at 18 months from meningitis, and received bilateral cochlear implants after her hearing loss diagnosis. Kari shares about Hattie's journey from no real language at 18 months to thriving in her mainstream first grade classroom. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. I welcome you into our tribe. Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe Find the Transcript of this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R1n9uqlm9H52Vyvq1i7DhnKgI9VCzN9BatpWrRR7eHQ/edit?usp=sharing Will to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/8zmsWLk43PyT5C838 Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Brittany shares her journey of finding out that her daughter Pearl was born with bilateral moderate/severe sensorineural hearing loss. If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. We welcome you into our tribe. Love to share your story? Apply here: https://forms.gle/4A9VZQDUgy2Mx1316 Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jweFixgOloHrY7g18N4K-joumoPdn_jRcMPIp4-TbJg/edit?usp=sharing Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen as Andrea shares her story of find out that her children's hearing loss is caused by Usher's Syndrome. (For more about Usher's Syndrome information click here: https://www.usher-syndrome.org/) If you are raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing you are in the right place. We welcome you into our Tribe. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmM2EulVPrb4bI7kQVDaKL3rkL9tQ1q08gya9mnQ7q8/edit?usp=sharing Intrested in being interviwed apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QwkpvGWlADEn48b103DM02TF6d9lFJwRbrOAEn3S-q8/edit?usp=sharing Follow us on Instagram @hearing_mamas_tribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Sarah is an amazing mama who also happens to be hard of hearing herself. She is an amazing example of what is possible for our children. Listen as she shares her journey of her son's journey hearing loss along with her journey too. Are you raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing then you are in the right place! Welcome into our Tribe. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R1n9uqlm9H52Vyvq1i7DhnKgI9VCzN9BatpWrRR7eHQ/edit?usp=sharing Want to share your story too? Apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R1n9uqlm9H52Vyvq1i7DhnKgI9VCzN9BatpWrRR7eHQ/edit?usp=sharing This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment of whomever is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen as I interview Lacey who has a son with unilateral hearing loss identified at birth and aided with hearing aids at age 3. Willing to share your journey story? Fill out this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QwkpvGWlADEn48b103DM02TF6d9lFJwRbrOAEn3S-q8/edit Transcript of Interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mnhs9vePyfc47n_UxFzJhosL3Ti1sMFRjAdnJQIsrgM/edit?usp=sharing Are you raising a child who's deaf or hard of hearing? Then you are in the right place. Welcome into the tribe. This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment who is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Listen as Jess describes her experience of being a pediatric audiologist and having a child with a unilateral hearing loss. Want to be on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CC2Z61r4j129bStW6 Transcript of this episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpDuynn-8GBMDF5CiVOiD79L1x52LNJZ0c-jSaug534/edit?usp=sharing Join our Hearing Mamas Tribe Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingmamastribe This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment who is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Meet Crystal.... a mom of a 2nd grade daughter recently identified with unilateral hearing loss the summer after 1st grade. We would love to hear your story too! Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/FT2P9QPmChibwTJ59 Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oX-lt7phBUjok89R6xSIhlyLfgjXV8nMtrg3Ij0nUA/edit?usp=sharing This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment who is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support

Welcome! So glad you are here. Hi! My name is Gretchen Fors. I am the mother of 5 beautiful children, 3 of whom have 3 different types of hearing loss. This podcast is for the Mamas who are walking this journey with their beautiful children. As we share our stories and hearts, I hope that we will feel community, love, and connection. You are not walking this journey alone; we are all part of this tribe! Whether your child has mild, moderate, severe, profound, bilateral, unilateral, conductive, or sensorineural hearing loss you are in the right place! Welcome to the Hearing Mamas Tribe! Please listen as I share my version of my oldest daughter's story. If you would like to share your story please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mN4feiXYAGf8A7eK8 Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9nEbRMa1ykV23YZgJvA5WlfdO1_9iwE8Lj-XT2trkE/edit?usp=sharing This podcast is intended for families to share their own personal journeys without judgment. The stories they share are their own. Their stories are their own personal beliefs. Please respect and honor each family's choices. The professionals and others who share their own opinions. All information presented is educational and should not be misconstrued as personal medical advice. It's the responsibility of the parent or guardian or self to seek medical attention if there are concerns for a child or self including asking their healthcare personal about any clarification that may apply to their concern or situation. This podcast is meant for education and should not replace clinical recommendations or judgment who is evaluating the patient. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gretchen-fors/support