Outring Tinnitus Podcast

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, 120,000 people search for "tinnitus sound therapy" every month. And most of what they find is incomplete—or just wrong. I'm Tinnitus Coach Frieder. I'm ACT-trained, I've worked with over 700 people, and I'm the founder of My Tinnitus Club. Here's what I actually tell my clients about sound therapy—the truth you need to hear. In this video, I break down: The 3 types of sound therapy: 1. **Masking** – covering up tinnitus with external sound (white noise, fans, music) 2. **Sound enrichment** – background sound quieter than your tinnitus 3. **Notched sound therapy** – filtering out your tinnitus frequency to retrain your auditory system What sound therapy CAN do (short-term benefits): - Reduces contrast between silence and loud tinnitus - Provides temporary relief - Helps with sleep and difficult moments in early stages The 3 major limitations no one talks about: 1. It doesn't retrain your nervous system - Sound therapy distracts you, but doesn't teach your brain that tinnitus is safe - If you're using white noise 24/7, your nervous system is still in fight-or-flight - You're covering up the alarm bell—not turning it off 2. You can't use it everywhere - Business meetings, social situations, when battery dies - What happens when it stops? You're back to square one - You're stuck on a crutch instead of retraining your brain 3. It creates dependency - I've worked with people who panic when masking stops - The opposite of habituation - Teaches your brain you can ONLY be okay when you can't hear it Here's the truth: Sound therapy is a tool. It's not the solution. The solution is teaching your nervous system that tinnitus is safe to experience—**even in silence.** I can meditate with my tinnitus blaring. I can hear it over a four-lane street. But I have zero reaction to it. Why? Because my nervous system learned safety. What actually creates lasting tinnitus habituation (from 700+ cases): 1. Nervous system work Your brain learns through lived experience (not just understanding) that tinnitus is safe. 2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Accept difficult thoughts and feelings - Defuse from catastrophic thinking - Live by your values despite tinnitus 3. Community and co-regulation Your nervous system learns safety from being around other humans who've been through this. That's not motivational talk—that's neuroscience. 4. Tools for your triggers Sleep work, anxiety regulation, spike management—personalized to YOUR nervous system. This is why My Tinnitus Club exists. It's not just an app. It's not just pre-recorded videos. It's a community where you work through ACT tools together, with: - Weekly live group coaching with me - People who understand what you're going through - Personalized support for your journey Sound therapy can be part of your toolkit—especially at the start. But the foundation of real habituation? Nervous system work, ACT, and community. Ready to start? Take the free habituation quiz: www.habituate.online It takes 2 minutes and will help you: - Identify where you are in your habituation journey - Understand what's keeping you stuck - Get personalized next steps After the quiz, you'll get access to our free 4-day guide on tinnitus habituation. Want to go deeper? Check out My Tinnitus Club at www.mytinnitus.club for our 12-week ACT-based program with live coaching and community support. Hear you in the next one! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Today we deal with the questions of : "What caused my tinnitus?" This is one of the most common questions I get as a tinnitus coach. And after working with over 700 people in coaching sessions and at My Tinnitus Club, I've seen every possible cause of tinnitus. But here's the truth most people don't understand: your story is individual. And that matters more than you think. In this video, I break down: The 3 main causes of tinnitus: Hearing loss or damage to the auditory system Age-related hearing loss Noise-induced hearing loss (concerts, headphones, loud environments) Acoustic trauma Ear infections or earwax buildup Ototoxic medications Stress, anxiety, and nervous system activation Tinnitus isn't just an ear problem — it's a nervous system condition Chronic stress puts your nervous system in fight-or-flight mode I've seen people develop tinnitus during burnout, divorce, grief, panic attacks Their ears were fine, but their nervous system was screaming Physical issues: neck, jaw, or circulatory problems TMJ (teeth grinding) Neck tension or cervical spine issues High blood pressure or vascular problems (pulsatile tinnitus) But here's what most people miss: Two people can have the exact same cause of tinnitus — but completely different experiences. Example: Person A habituates in 6 months. Back to living life, barely notices it. Person B is still struggling 2 years later. The sound hasn't changed, but the reaction has. Why? Because habituation isn't just about what caused your tinnitus. It's about: Your nervous system's current state Your history with anxiety or trauma Your support system (are you doing this alone?) Your relationship with uncertainty and control Whether you've learned tools like ACT to regulate your response Here's the truth: Most tinnitus doesn't have a reversible cause. You can't undo hearing loss. You can't go back and avoid that concert. You can't erase the stress that triggered your nervous system. What you CAN do is teach your nervous system that tinnitus is safe to experience. And that process? It's individual. Why I'm telling you this: I see people waste months or years trying to find the "one thing" that caused their tinnitus. They think: "If I can just figure out the cause, I can fix it." But obsessing over the cause? That's what keeps you stuck. Because habituation isn't about fixing the cause. It's about changing your nervous system's response to the sound. And you don't have to figure that out alone. At My Tinnitus Club, we don't treat tinnitus like a formula. We don't say: "Do these 5 steps and you'll be cured." We say: "Let's figure out what YOU need. Together." Because habituation happens when: Your nervous system learns safety (through lived experience, not just understanding) You have tools for YOUR triggers (ACT, nervous system regulation, sleep work) You're not doing this alone (community, coaching, people who get it) Your nervous system learns safety from co-regulation — being around other humans who've been through this and come out the other side. What to do next: If you're new to tinnitus and searching for answers, start with my free 4-day email course on tinnitus habituation: www.habituate.online If you've been struggling for a while and want deeper support, check out My Tinnitus Club at www.mytinnitus.club — our ACT-based community with weekly group coaching, buddy system, and forum where people share wins, setbacks, and progress. Enjoy! Frieder

A different kind of video today. I'm filming this right after my therapy appointment. It's been a difficult couple of weeks for me — burnout recovery, workload, and some personal challenges I've been navigating. This video isn't polished. It's not heavily edited. It's just me, being human, and sharing something I think is important: You're not alone with tinnitus. And I'm not alone either. Why I'm sharing this: Tinnitus is incredibly isolating. Most people tell me they feel like they're the only one experiencing it — and that isolation is often worse than the sound itself. But here's the truth: 15-25% of people experience tinnitus. Millions of people around the world are going through exactly what you're going through. The feelings — anxiety, despair, anger, isolation — are not unique to you. They're part of the human experience of this condition. And when we feel alone, tinnitus gets worse. Loneliness and isolation do one thing: they make you focus more on the sound, perceive it more intensely, and get stuck in the same vicious cycle of thoughts and feelings. Habituation moves further away when you're alone. It comes closer when you're connected. Why I built My Tinnitus Club: I built this community because I know what it's like to feel completely alone with tinnitus. I was 19, deaf in one ear, and the ENT said "there's nothing we can do." I needed: People who understood A space where I didn't have to explain Support that wasn't just an app or pre-recorded videos So I created that space: My Tinnitus Club. It's not just a program. It's a community where: You meet people from around the world who share your experience You practice ACT tools together (not alone) You realize you're not the only one — and that changes everything Because your nervous system needs to hear: "I'm fine. Other people have been through this. I can do it too." That's how habituation happens. My message to you today: Whether you connect through YouTube comments, or join us at My Tinnitus Club, or find support somewhere else — please don't do this alone. I've had a difficult week. I'm going through my own challenges. And what I need most right now is connection — people who understand, who care, who remind me I'm not alone. You need that too. Not because it's nice to have. Because it's how your nervous system learns safety. And safety is what creates habituation. Coming soon: I'm working on a full webinar about how ACT and community work together at My Tinnitus Club. I'll let you know when it's ready. For now, if you want to explore the community or learn more about our 12-week program, visit www.habituate.online. Thank you for being here. Thank you for allowing me to do this work. And thank you for being part of this community — even if we've never met. I'm grateful for every single one of you. Let me know in the comments: How do you deal with isolation when tinnitus feels overwhelming? See you next week. — Frieder P.S. I'm human. I try my best. I stand for what I believe is right — connection, care, and community. That's what this channel is about. That's what My Tinnitus Club is about. And I hope it helps you feel a little less alone today.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, From panic attacks and 24/7 masking to hiking in the mountains and sleeping in silence — this is Agi's tinnitus habituation story. Agi, a teacher from Austria, developed severe, intrusive tinnitus at 29 after already habituating once as a teenager. What followed was one of the hardest periods of her life: constant anxiety, weight loss, dependence on loud masking, and the feeling that her life was over. In this conversation, Agi shares how she moved from fear to acceptance — not by making her tinnitus quieter, but by changing her relationship with it. She talks about: • Realizing she had developed a phobia of her own tinnitus • Working with a therapist specializing in exposure therapy • The turning point when she stopped believing her catastrophic thoughts • How she learned to accept anxiety and annoyance — without needing them to disappear first • Why she now welcomes new tones instead of panicking about them • The difference between silence and peace (and why we confuse the two) This isn't a story about tinnitus going away. It's about someone who can now lie in bed in complete silence, hear her tinnitus clearly, and genuinely not care. If you're struggling right now, Agi's message is simple: believe that habituation is possible for you — even when your thoughts tell you otherwise. It takes time. It's not always fast. But it happens. If you want support on your habituation journey, visit **habituate.online** for free resources and my 4-day email introduction course. To join the same community Agi found helpful, check out **www.mytinnitus.club**. New episodes every Friday. See you next week. — Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Sleep problems are one of the hardest parts of living with tinnitus. In this episode, I talk about why tinnitus so often feels louder at night, why sleep can suddenly feel impossible, and—most importantly—what actually keeps insomnia going when tinnitus is involved. If you've ever found yourself lying in bed exhausted, monitoring your tinnitus, worrying about another bad night, or feeling pressure to “force” sleep, this video is for you. We'll cover: • Why tinnitus itself is not the real cause of insomnia • Why your body isn't broken—but actually doing its job • How nervous system activation (not lack of sleep) keeps you awake • Why trying harder to sleep often backfires • What helps sleep return naturally, even when tinnitus is still present I also share my own experience of sleeping 7–8 hours most nights despite severe tinnitus, and why many people I work with are able to restore sleep once the struggle ends. This episode is not about quick fixes or forcing silence. It's about understanding safety, letting go of performance pressure, and allowing your nervous system to relearn that the night is not a threat. If you'd like to explore this work more deeply, you can find additional free resources, interviews, and support inside the Habituation Hub:

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Habituation is one of the most misunderstood concepts in tinnitus recovery. In this episode, I lay a clear foundation for what tinnitus habituation actually is — and just as importantly, what it is not. Because when people expect the wrong thing from habituation, they often feel stuck, disappointed, or like they're failing… even when progress is already happening. If you've ever wondered: • “Why do I still notice my tinnitus even though I understand it?” • “Does habituation mean silence?” • “Why do spikes make me feel like I'm back at square one?” • “Am I doing something wrong?” This episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why habituation does not mean constant silence • Why habituation is not a mindset trick or a single breakthrough moment • Why understanding tinnitus intellectually does not automatically calm your nervous system • Why monitoring and checking tinnitus blocks habituation • What habituation actually looks like in real life • The subtle signs that habituation is already happening • Why habituation is simple, but not easy • What truly helps your brain and nervous system stop treating tinnitus as a threat I also explain why habituation often feels complicated — not because it is, but because people try to do it alone, under pressure, and while constantly searching for certainty. A key takeaway: Habituation isn't something you decide. It's a gradual shift in how your nervous system responds — and life continuing despite tinnitus is part of what allows that shift to happen. How this tinnitus podcast can help: This episode exists to give you clarity, orientation, and reassurance — not miracle cures or false promises. Understanding alone won't retrain your nervous system, but it can help you stop fighting the wrong battle. If you want structured support beyond YouTube, you can explore the Habituation Hub, where I've gathered all available resources in one place: • Free beginner resources • A guided 12-week habituation program • Community support • Limited 1-on-1 coaching You can find everything here:

Hey Tinnitus Friends And Family, Find all resources at www.habituate.online Many people understand tinnitus habituation intellectually — yet still feel stuck, reactive, and frustrated in real life. In this episode, I walk you through five real-life blocks that prevent habituation, even when you “know all the right things.” This isn't about willpower, positivity, or trying harder. It's about what actually happens in the nervous system — and why insight alone doesn't automatically translate into feeling safe. In this video, you'll learn: • Why understanding tinnitus doesn't automatically lead to habituation • The difference between cognitive insight and nervous system safety • How constant monitoring quietly keeps tinnitus in the foreground • Why forcing acceptance or calm often backfires • Why connection and co-regulation matter more than doing this alone If you've ever thought: • “I know tinnitus isn't dangerous, but my body still panics” • “I understand habituation, so why am I not there yet?” • “I feel stuck even though I've done so much work” — this episode is for you.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, A new year often brings hope — and a lot of pressure — especially when you're living with tinnitus. In this episode, I want to welcome you into 2026 and invite you to consider a different path forward: not another year of fighting tinnitus, waiting for silence, or putting your life on hold — but a year of habituation. Habituation isn't about pretending tinnitus isn't there. It's about teaching your brain that the sound is not dangerous, allowing your nervous system to calm down, and slowly returning your attention to the parts of life that actually matter to you. In this episode, I share: • What I mean when I talk about tinnitus habituation (and what it is not) • How this channel is meant to support you on that journey • Why safety, understanding, and connection matter so much in tinnitus recovery • How you can start, at your own pace, without pressure or quick fixes Whether you're new to the channel or you've been here for a while, this video is meant to give you orientation, reassurance, and a sense of direction — not overwhelm. You don't have to rush. You don't have to fix everything at once. And you don't have to do this alone.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, There was a moment in my tinnitus journey when everything quietly changed. Not because the sound disappeared. Not because I found a miracle cure. But because the fear finally lost its grip. In this episode, I share the turning point that allowed my tinnitus to fade into the background of my life — even when it was still clearly there. I talk openly about what didn't work, what I misunderstood for years, and the internal shift that made real relief possible. You'll hear why tinnitus suffering is rarely about loudness alone, how fighting the sound keeps the nervous system stuck, and why habituation begins when the brain learns safety — not silence. If you're tired of searching for fixes and starting to wonder whether peace is still possible with tinnitus, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: • Why tinnitus doesn't have to disappear for relief to begin • The role fear and emotional reaction play in keeping tinnitus intrusive • The moment that changed my relationship with the sound • How habituation actually happens over time • Why your brain is not broken — and how it can relearn safety Whether you're early in your journey or have been struggling for years, this conversation is an invitation to stop fighting and start living again. If you'd like to take the next step, you can find my free 4-day tinnitus habituation course at habituate.online, or learn more about our 12-week online program at mytinnitus.club. You're not alone — and real relief is possible. Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, We hit 100,000 subscribers on Youtube. Wow. If you have tinnitus, this episode is for you — because today I want to celebrate you and share the story behind this entire channel, how I became a tinnitus coach, and why I've dedicated my life to helping people move from fear and frustration toward relief and habituation. In this special episode, I'll walk you through:

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Feeling like you're carrying your tinnitus experience completely on your own? You're not the only one — and in today's video, I want to help you bridge that gap between what's going on inside you and what the people around you can actually understand. This week, we're talking about how to explain tinnitus to friends and family in a way that builds connection instead of distance. Because while they may never hear the sound you hear, they can absolutely understand the feelings — the exhaustion, the tension, the fear, the overwhelm. That's the key. In this video, you'll learn: Why describing the sound never really works How to communicate your feelings and physical experience instead Why that shift helps people validate and support you How connection calms the nervous system — and supports habituation Why you're not “needy,” “dramatic,” or “too much” — you're human How to stop carrying this burden alone I'll also share the reason I built mytinnitus.club: because sometimes you need a place where people truly get it — without feeling like you're draining or repeating yourself to the people you love. When you feel understood and safe, your nervous system can finally stop fighting… and that's when habituation becomes possible. That's when tinnitus starts fading into the background, naturally and steadily. Hope you found it useful and hear you soon! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Feeling angry or frustrated about your tinnitus? You're not alone — and it's not your fault. But here's the thing: that very anger is what keeps your brain stuck in the tinnitus loop. In this episode, I'll explain: ✅ Why anger and frustration amplify your tinnitus experience ✅ How the fight-or-flight system keeps your brain locked on the sound ✅ What you can do instead to calm your nervous system and make habituation possible Once you learn to stop fighting your tinnitus and start working with your brain, real relief begins.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Tinnitus can make you feel completely isolated — like no one else could ever understand what you're going through. But the truth is: that feeling of isolation isn't real. It's perceived. When your brain believes you're on your own with something scary, your nervous system goes into survival mode — releasing stress hormones, heightening your alertness, and making the tinnitus feel louder and more intrusive. In today's video, I'll explain:

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Most people think “habituation” means learning to ignore their tinnitus — or somehow forcing their brain to stop hearing it. But that's not what real relief is about. In this episode, Frieder explains what tinnitus habituation truly means and why chasing silence or trying to “do” habituation only keeps you stuck in the struggle. You'll learn:

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Most people think the hardest part about tinnitus is the sound itself. But it's not. It's what that sound makes us believe. The fear. The hopelessness. The thought that “I'll never feel normal again.” That's what keeps so many people stuck. In this honest, unscripted “coffee chat,” I talk about how we attach meaning to tinnitus — and how those beliefs can quietly fuel our anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. When we begin to change the way we interpret tinnitus, the brain can finally start to calm down. In this video, you'll learn:

Hey Tinnitus Friends, Most people spend months or even years trying to fight their tinnitus — only to find that it keeps getting louder and harder to ignore. But there's a reason for that. The more we fight tinnitus, the more our brain treats it like a threat, keeping it front and center in our awareness. In this video, I talk openly about:

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, This is your host tinnitus coach Frieder with another tinnitus relief podcast epsiode. Most people think relief comes from silence — from finally getting rid of the sound. But the truth is, it's not your ears that need fixing… it's how your brain responds to tinnitus that makes all the difference. In this video, I'll show you: ✅ Why chasing silence keeps your brain stuck in the tinnitus loop ✅ How to shift your perspective and calm your nervous system ✅ The mindset change that helps your brain retrain itself to see tinnitus as safe You'll learn why true relief doesn't come from waiting for a cure — it comes from understanding your brain and teaching it to tune tinnitus into the background. Enjoy and hear you in the next one! Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, What if you didn't need to get rid of your tinnitus… to finally stop suffering from it? In this powerful episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder shares the one mindset-shifting question that has changed everything for hundreds of people on their habituation journey.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rick, a former member of MyTinnitus.Club, who went from relying on medications and feeling completely stuck… to experiencing deep calm and confidence in his tinnitus habituation journey. Rick's story is one many of us can relate to:

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my free resources at www.habituate.online In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie, a long-standing member of MyTinnitus.Club and the mentor behind our community's buddy program. Stephanie shares her deeply personal journey of tinnitus habituation – not once, but twice. After initially habituating, Stephanie faced a relapse that brought her back into the thick of tinnitus distress. But through Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and the support of our community, she found her way back to peace and resilience. In this conversation, we explore: • The difference between habituating once… and losing it • How Stephanie rebuilt her mindset through ACT and community support • The tools that helped her most (including music and mindfulness) • Why success isn't an endpoint, but a process of inner alignment • What advice she has for anyone afraid they'll never find relief Whether you're new to tinnitus or worried you've lost progress, Stephanie's story is a powerful reminder that habituation is possible—again and again.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Join the free 4-day email course: www.habituate.online In this special Director's Cut edition, Petra opens up about her deeply personal journey from being overwhelmed by tinnitus to finding real relief and joy in life again. She once believed she was the 1% who could never habituate. Stuck in a cycle of fear, anxiety, and constant monitoring, Petra's world felt smaller and darker by the day. But everything changed when she discovered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and joined the MyTinnitus.Club community. In this episode, you'll hear: • Petra's honest story of struggle, setbacks, and breakthrough moments • How ACT helped her reframe her relationship with tinnitus • Why connection and community became a lifeline • What “the light at the end of the tunnel” looks like — and how to move toward it • Her best advice for anyone just starting this journey

Welcome to the Tinnitus Relief & Habituation Podcast with Tinnitus Coach Frieder Struggling with ringing in your ears? You're not alone — and you're not stuck. I'm Frieder, a tinnitus coach who's lived with severe high-pitched tinnitus and single-sided deafness for over 15 years. Through evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I've helped thousands of people reduce their anxiety, shift their mindset, and move from bothersome to non-bothersome tinnitus — without gimmicks, masking apps, or miracle cures.

Hi Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my free habituation course at www.habituate.online Are hearing aids really the solution to tinnitus? Or are most people being misled by generic fittings and unrealistic promises? In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder breaks down the real relationship between hearing loss, tinnitus, and hearing aids. You'll learn:

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, When people hear “You have to accept your tinnitus”, it often sounds like giving up. But what if acceptance is actually your most powerful tool for breaking the tinnitus–anxiety loop and finding lasting relief? In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder unpacks what real acceptance means and why it's not about resignation. You'll discover how Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you retrain your brain, regulate your emotions, and reclaim your life — even if your tinnitus is severe. What you'll learn: • Why acceptance is not the same as giving up • How fighting tinnitus keeps your nervous system stuck in panic • The neuroscience behind habituation and emotional flexibility • Why thoughts and feelings—not the sound—keep the cycle alive • A 3-step ACT-based shift to help your brain stop reacting • How to start experiencing relief right now “You don't need to feel good about the sound. You just need to stop fighting it. That's the path to freedom.”

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my free course at www.habituate.online What if the key to tinnitus relief isn't a pill, a sound, or a device — but three simple words? In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder shares how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helped him and over 500 of his clients shift from constant suffering to real relief — even with severe, chronic tinnitus. We explore: • Why most tinnitus “solutions” miss the mark • The vicious loop of fear, monitoring, and reactivity • How ACT helps retrain your brain's response to tinnitus • The real meaning of acceptance (hint: it's not giving up) • How to stop struggling and start living again — even while the sound is still there Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep in your habituation journey, this episode gives you the mindset tools that actually work. Hear you in the next one! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online In this special live Q&A session, tinnitus coach Frieder dives deep into one of the most important — and misunderstood — aspects of tinnitus: its connection to anxiety. If you've ever felt like your tinnitus got worse when you were stressed, anxious, or scared, this episode is for you.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, find my resources at www.habituate.online Is there finally a tinnitus cure in 2025? A real solution that stops the ringing for good? Let's take a deep dive into the current state of tinnitus treatment research — and what actually works to reduce suffering and help you habituate. In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder (deaf in one ear, severe high-pitched tinnitus in the other for 16+ years) explores the most up-to-date scientific developments in tinnitus research as of July 2025 — including: ✅ Objective biomarkers for measuring tinnitus distress ✅ The latest on vagus nerve stimulation, brain-based therapies, and gene repair ✅ Why regrowing hearing cells might help — but doesn't always fix the loop ✅ The overlooked power of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to rewire your brain's response to tinnitus

Hi Tinnitus Friends & Family, Are you constantly aware of your tinnitus — checking it, reacting to it, and wondering why it never seems to fade into the background? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with tinnitus obsessive thoughts, but the good news is: your brain isn't broken — it's just stuck in a loop. In this video, tinnitus coach Frieder Kühne explains why your mind keeps focusing on the sound and how to finally shift that focus using proven tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). You'll learn: ✅ Why your brain gets caught in a tinnitus threat response loop ✅ How attention and anxiety reinforce the sound ✅ Why trying to stop thinking about tinnitus can make it worse ✅ The powerful role of cognitive defusion and acceptance ✅ Mental techniques to reduce tinnitus anxiety and regain control ✅ How tinnitus habituation actually works — and how to start it today ✅ Why this isn't about silencing the sound, but changing your relationship to ⸻

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family. In this episode, I break down the exact 12-week system we use inside MyTinnitus.Club to help people move from frustration and fear… to confidence, calm, and long-term relief. If you've ever thought, “Why does my tinnitus still bother me?” or “What's the right way to habituate?” …this episode is for you. You'll learn: ✅ Why habituation is a trainable brain process, not a mysterious miracle ✅ The 3 key phases: Understand & Soften, Implement Change, and Integration & Resilience ✅ The mindset and habits that make the biggest difference ✅ What keeps people stuck — and how to move forward with purpose and support This isn't about tricks, masking sounds, or waiting for silence. It's about reclaiming your life — one step at a time.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my resources at www.habituate.online In this Podcast, tinnitus coach Frieder walks you through 7 common habits that keep tinnitus loud, intrusive, and harder to habituate to — and more importantly, what to do instead. You'll learn: ✅ Why checking your tinnitus first thing in the morning reinforces your brain's threat response ✅ How constant Googling for a “tinnitus cure” fuels anxiety ✅ Why avoiding silence and overusing sound therapy keeps your nervous system on edge ✅ How poor sleep hygiene, lack of movement, and self-judgment worsen your experience ✅ Why isolating and not asking for support can block your progress ✅ What real tinnitus support and habituation strategies look like using ACT & CBT ✅ How to move from frustration to tinnitus resilience and success ⸻

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my best resources at www.habituate.online In this episode, I share 5 truths that have transformed the lives of hundreds of people I've coached through tinnitus habituation. These insights cut through the BS and show you what really works — without masking, chasing miracle cures, or relying on expensive therapies. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Why tinnitus is not the problem — your reaction to it is ✅ The truth about masking, over-Googling, and “fighting” the sound ✅ Why spikes and fluctuations are normal and not a sign of failure ✅ That habituation isn't linear — but it's absolutely possible ✅ Why everyone's path looks different, but the process works the same ✅ How ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) helps retrain your brain ✅ Real examples from people who've gone from crisis to calm ✅The 12-week system we use at MyTinnitus.Club to help you move from bothersome to non-bothersome tinnitus Found this helpful? Let me know! Enjoy and hear you in the next one!

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online Tinnitus can feel like chaos — especially when you're caught in a loop of fear, frustration, and endless searching. But what if there was a predictable path that most people go through on their way to habituation? In this episode, I walk you through the five key stages of tinnitus habituation, based on my work with over 500 clients and our 12-week program inside MyTinnitus.Club. Whether you're brand new to tinnitus or stuck somewhere in the middle, understanding where you are on this journey can be the turning point. You'll learn: • Why the first stage feels so overwhelming (and what your brain is really doing) • What the “fix-it trap” is — and how it keeps people stuck • When and how the mindset shift toward habituation begins • How neuroplasticity, ACT, and daily tools help rewire your response • What full habituation really looks like (and why it's not “perfect silence”)

Hey Friends & Family, Here is my free course www.habituate.online In this episode, Tinnitus Coach Frieder shares the one mental shift that can completely change how you experience tinnitus — and why lasting relief isn't about silencing the sound, but changing your relationship to it. You'll learn: • Why tinnitus is not the core problem — your brain's reaction is • How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness rewire your response • What this mindset shift looks like in real life (with examples from Frieder's coaching and lived experience) • How you can start this shift today, even if your tinnitus feels overwhelming ✨ If you've been stuck in the cycle of chasing cures, masking the sound, or feeling hopeless — this episode will help you take back control.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online Are you constantly trying to mask your tinnitus with sound therapy, only to find it doesn't really solve the problem? In this episode, I explain why sound therapy can actually hinder your habituation journey—and what to focus on instead to achieve lasting relief. We'll talk about how relying on masking can keep you trapped in the loop of fear and avoidance, and I'll show you a science-based alternative rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ✨ You'll learn: • Why masking your tinnitus doesn't address the emotional loop behind it • How sound therapy can accidentally reinforce your fear of tinnitus • What strategies actually lead to true habituation and peace • How to retrain your brain using neuroplasticity and emotional resilience

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online Imagine waking up to tinnitus so intense it ruins your mornings—and trying everything from medication to masking sounds with no long-term relief. That was Rick's life. After years on benzodiazepines, Rick was left with louder tinnitus and hopelessness. But today, he shares his full journey to habituation. In this deeply personal success story, Rick from the U.S. describes: • His struggle with anxiety and medication withdrawal • How he found hope through our community and ACT-based 12-week program • What actually helped him stop reacting to tinnitus and reclaim his life • Why he calls his tinnitus “the orchestra”—and how humor and mindfulness changed everything • The moment he realized he didn't care about the sound anymore

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Find all my resources at www.habituate.online Tinnitus at night can feel like a cruel trick — the world gets quiet, but your ears get louder. In this episode, Coach Frieder dives deep into the science of sleep and tinnitus, and shares a simple 3-step nighttime routine to help you break the cycle of ringing, stress, and insomnia. Rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and neuroplasticity, this approach isn't about masking or escaping the sound — it's about changing how your brain responds to it, especially at night.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, In this episode, Coach Frieder breaks down the 3 essential steps toward true tinnitus relief – no gimmicks, no false promises, just science-backed strategies based on CBT, ACT, and neuroplasticity. Whether you're newly struggling with ringing in the ears or you've had tinnitus for years, this episode will give you a clear, hopeful path forward.

Hi Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find my resources at www.habituate.online In this episode, I share a huge milestone: over 500 people have successfully shifted their tinnitus from bothersome to non-bothersome—and today, I'll walk you through how they did it. We'll talk about what truly makes the difference in long-term tinnitus relief, what habituation actually means, and why methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and cognitive tools work better than any quick-fix or false promise out there. You'll also hear stories from real people inside MyTinnitus.Club—a community that's grown into a powerful space of healing, growth, and connection. Whether you're just starting out or you've been on the tinnitus journey for a while, this episode is here to remind you: relief is absolutely possible—with the right support, science-backed tools, and a community that gets it. Speak soon! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

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Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Find all my resources here https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus Get 10% off of TinniSoothe by using the code FRIEDER10 at checkout when purchasing from https://tinnisoothe.com/ Happy Tinnitus Week 2025 everyone! Today in this episode I sat down with the founders of TinniSoothe, who developed a smart tinnitus sound therapy device that you can wear around your neck 24/7 to reduce your tinnitus distress. Howard and Jez explain how they came to develop their tinnitus relief product, and how Howard's personal tinnitus recovery story let them to build this business. As we mark tinnitus this week 2025, I also wanted to say thank you for all the followers and lovely messages that I have received over the last couple of weeks, it really is my goal to bring you the best and most informed Tinnitus relief and habituation podcast, so that each and every single one of you can get better. Enjoy the episode and have a lovely weekend, From Berlin with love Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Here are our links https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus Tinnitus and anxiety are deeply connected, and many people experience an increase in tinnitus distress when they are feeling anxious or stressed. But why does this happen, and what can you do about it? In this episode, we explore the science behind tinnitus and anxiety, explaining how the brain processes both and why they often feed into each other. Topics covered in this episode: • Why anxiety can make tinnitus feel louder and more intrusive • The role of the fight-or-flight response in tinnitus perception • How stress and emotional responses can reinforce the tinnitus cycle • Practical techniques to manage anxiety and reduce tinnitus-related distress • How mindfulness, sound therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques can help Many people feel trapped in a cycle where stress makes tinnitus worse, and worsening tinnitus increases stress. The good news is that this cycle can be broken. By understanding how anxiety affects tinnitus and applying effective strategies, you can train your brain to deprioritize the sound and regain a sense of control. For more resources on tinnitus relief, support, and coaching, visit: https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus If you've been struggling with tinnitus-related anxiety, this episode will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to help you find relief. Hear you soon! Tinnitus Coach Frieder

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Here are my links: https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus This episode is a deeply personal one. Five years ago, on January 26, 2020, just before the world changed with COVID, I launched this podcast. A lot has happened since then—both in the world and in my personal journey. In this milestone episode, I'm joined by someone who inspired me to become a tinnitus coach: Glenn Schweitzer from Rewiring Tinnitus. Glenn has been a guiding light for me and many others, and I couldn't think of a better guest to help celebrate the podcast's 5th anniversary. Together, we reflect on the ups and downs of coaching, the emotional challenges of this work, and the non-linear process of personal growth and healing. Over the past five years, my journey has been one of incredible highs and difficult lows. I've felt the deep reward of helping others achieve breakthroughs and the strain of navigating burnout and depression in my own life. This work is meaningful, but it's not always easy—and I've learned that it's possible to struggle personally while still being a good coach, partner, friend, and community leader. This episode is a heartfelt look behind the scenes. I open up about: • The emotional toll and fulfillment of working in this space. • The challenges of balancing personal struggles, relationships, and professional growth. • The gratitude I feel for this community, now stronger than ever, with 25,000 YouTube subscribers and an engaged group of members in My Tinnitus Club. As we reflect on five years and 100 episodes, I want to thank each and every one of you for listening, supporting, and being part of this journey. While I've made my own life very difficult at times in pursuit of my dreams, this work has given me purpose and connection in ways I'll always treasure.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, In this special live Q&A episode, we dive into the most pressing questions from the tinnitus community: ✨ Are there real cures for tinnitus? ✨ What should you do when tinnitus gets louder or spikes? ✨ How are hearing loss and tinnitus connected, and what can you do about it? Join me as we explore these topics in-depth, offering evidence-based insights, practical strategies, and encouragement for your tinnitus journey. Whether you're new to tinnitus or navigating long-term challenges, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways to help you move forward.

Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, here are my best ressources https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus How to Habituate and Find Tinnitus Relief in 2025 In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to habituate to tinnitus and find lasting relief in 2025. Whether you're dealing with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or reactive tinnitus, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice to help you on your journey. ✨ **What We Cover**: - **Habituation Explained**: How to train your brain to deprioritize tinnitus and regain control. - **The Role of Neuroplasticity**: Discover how your brain's ability to rewire itself can reduce tinnitus distress. - **Hyperacusis and Reactive Tinnitus**: Practical strategies for managing sound sensitivity and coping with fluctuating tinnitus. - **Proven Techniques for Relief**: Mindfulness, sound therapy, and behavior-focused approaches that actually work. This episode isn't just about science—it's about real, practical tools that you can apply to your daily life. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more tips, stories, and strategies to make tinnitus smaller and life bigger in 2025 and beyond. Frieder

Happy Holidays Tinnitus Friends & Family, find all my most valuable resources here https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus In this special holiday episode, we share a magical and inspiring tale of Santa Claus and his journey to overcome tinnitus. Follow Santa as he struggles with the constant sound of “jingle bells” in his ears, learns to accept and manage the noise through techniques inspired by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and ultimately focuses on what matters most—delivering joy to children around the world. This heartwarming story combines the spirit of Christmas with practical lessons on how to live well despite tinnitus. You'll discover how reframing your relationship with tinnitus, practicing acceptance, and focusing on your values can help you find peace amidst the noise.

Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Find all my resources here https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus As the year comes to a close, join me, Frieder, for a special holiday episode reflecting on an incredible year of growth, learning, and connection on the Outring Tinnitus Podcast.