The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast

Episode 106 - Even though it's not visible (like many things related to deaf awareness), audism is a major within society and it remains a major issue for anyone who is experiencing some kind of deafness. Yet it's rarely ever talked about compared other discriminations and prejudices.Nonetheless, it is worth speaking up about it in order to raise deaf awareness and make people aware of the daily barriers that a person who is deaf experiences. Regardless of whether you know what is audism or not, this is an opportunity for all of us to do better and reduce the level of barriers that a deaf person goes through on a daily basis throughout their lives.To access the transcripts and learn more about audism in details with links to relevant sources, you can find all in the podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 105 - I have recently watched 'CODA' (which stands for 'child/children of deaf adult), the latest movie only on Apple TV+, around a CODA who is struggling with the dilemma of helping her deaf family's struggling fishing business whilst pursuiing her love of singing.But with the moral obligations of helping her family, plus the pressure that comes with being a CODA, this movie follows the story of this journey and how complex it is for those in the real world too.After watching it, I share my own thoughts.To access the transcripts and also learn more about 'Sound of Metal' film too, you can find all in the podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 104 -  Unless there are hearing aids or cochlear implants in your line of vision, or perhaps sign language are the main form of communication, it's safe to say it's not immediately obvious if a person is deaf or not. But is that good or bad? Because from my own perspectives, I have benefited from being able to hide it from people and go about my day as normal. But that came at a cost, which I explain here, and as a result, I try to make it more visible.But it still doesn't hide the fact that it's an invisible disability.To access the transcripts and learn more about the social model of disability, you can find all in the podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 103 - For some people, the concept of asking whether being deaf is a disability is weird question to ask or it's complicated. For others, it's very straightforward.It will really depends on how you want to look at it. But in this episode, I talk about it from MY own perspectives rather than treat it as a one answer that suits everyone.To access the transcripts and learn more about the social model of disability, you can find all in the podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 102 - When it comes to the general perception of people with disability, it is normally looked with a negative context i.e. their "medical condition" is causing the barriers. However, a better approach would be to look at the barriers as the cause of society rather than because of the person.Some abled people may argue that without disabled people, the barriers wouldn't have existed in the first place. But those same people are most likely benefiting from the so-called disability or accessibility features in their own day-to-day lives without realising it, thus the moral of the story is that inclusivity can benefit everyone.But that can only happen if we adjust our mindset towards disability. For transcripts and to also learn more about 'inspiration porn' and 'curb-cut effect' as mentioned in this episode,  you can find all in the podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 101 - One of my most popular articles on the website are deaf jokes. Sometimes, it's good to make fun of ourselves and laugh about it.This time, I want to focus on hearing aids jokes. Because why not?For transcripts and link to my other deaf jokes, you can find them both on this podcast post.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 100 - The 'curb-cut effect' is a phenomenon that is not talked about enough, even though it has been around for decades.But what is curb-cut effect? And how does it affect (in a positive way) almost every single person in society? Hopefully, if more people understand it, it will allow all of us to open our minds about certain features that we see in society today that, although are not primarily for us, we ended up benefiting from it too.So what exactly am I talking about? You can find out in this episode where you can also access all the resources, including transcripts..What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 99 - It's very common to see people say "just read the subtitles/captions" when there are calls for sign language interpreters.But is it really that simple? Spoiler alert: no. But it's not complicated to understand it either. There are reasons why 1) subtitles/captions are not enough in certain scenarios, and 2) sign language interpreters can relay the message better for many people who communicates in sign language only.Even for someone like myself who does not depend on sign language, it is heart-breaking yet frustrating for me to see people who do depend on it and it's their native language, they are neglected in more ways than one. It's even worse when they are neglected in scenarios which are literally life and death, like during a global pandemic.So what exactly am I talking about? You can find out in this episode where you can also access all the resources, including transcripts..What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 98 - If there is one thing that many newspaper do, is to grab attention at whatever the cost. Unfortunately, the 'lip reading experts' headline tends to attract a lot of attention. But at the same time, it damages the perception of what lip reading is.Yet, certain tabloid newspapers can't help but use them all the time when they want to snoop in and get an "expert" to come in and reveal all. But as someone who has been surviving and heavily dependent on lip reading (like many other deaf people, I know that it's not that straightforward. This makes it ever the more frustrating when those misleading headlines give the impression that anyone can lipread and it is 100% effective and accurate.But I can promise you right now; lip reading is not straightforward.So what exactly am I talking about? You can find out in this episode where you can also access all the resources, including transcripts..What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 97 - It's not often that I watch an advert for a movie and TV series that grabs my attention and makes me want to watch it...especially when that main reason is how they have done their captioning in their advert.But that's what the French-based Netflix series, Lupin, did. And I was hooked. Whilst watching it, I was also particularly impressed with a specific way they have done their translated subtitles in English in a specific scene. And if it wasn't for that simple yet clever way of writing the subtitle, the context is quickly lost.Even though I tend to focus on subtitles for deaf people, on this occasion, it was essential for anyone who doesn't speak French and is following along with the translated subtitles.So what exactly am I talking about? You can find out in this episode where you can also access all the resources, including transcripts..What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 96 - As much as I love languages, I have mentioned previously about how I'm never learning oral languages again. But I've still got some stories to share about my experiences of learning them, like the one time I was learning French in high school.Even though I managed to get through, it wasn't without its unique challenges that comes with listening to other people speaking in French. And that became a problem during exam times.If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 95 - As someone who loves languages and has learn to speak a few in various fluency levels, I have decided that I am never going to learn oral languages again. This is primarily because of the challenges of learning them as a deaf person.It's a huge shame that I fully agree with the concept of learning languages to everyone as it has opened my mind to many parts of the world, people and culture. However, I do have an alternative solutions...sign language.If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 94 - It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will the battle of languages.It's the battle between sign language vs oral/spoken language; which one is better? Which one is more important? I outline what both sides have over the other and who will win "the battle of language...type...thing".If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 93 - Because of a (yet another) resurgence of worrying sign language videos taught incorrectly, this is an important video for everyone to learn why you should learn sign language from deaf people.This is especially important if you want to be as fluent, natural and authentic as possible when signing...which is something I imagine you would like to be. In this episode, you will learn various reasons why it's so important to learn sign language from deaf people.If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

 Episode 92 - In this podcast,  In this video, I have decided to do a "deaf review" of 'Sound of Metal'; meaning that I have reviewed the film from a deaf perspective to look at how deafness was portrayed throughout the film. If you haven't watched the film (available on Amazon Prime), be aware that there are some spoilers in this video. But I wanted to share my thoughts as I go through the various aspects of the film; what I thought about Riz Ahmed's performance, how accurate (or inaccurate) were certain scenes, is it relatable…so many things that mainly focuses from my deaf perspective. If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 91 -  Which sign language should you learn? This is a common one for those who wants to go on that journey of learning it. And that is great. By asking that question, it is hoped that you are looking to learn sign language for the right reason (communicate with deaf people) and not for social klouts like attention and because "it looks pretty".Hopefully, this episode will help give you a starting point and it will take you on a journey that will benefit so many people without you realising it.If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

 Episode 90 - There has forever been an ongoing trend by hearing people to demand a universal sign language (yet you never see sign language users say the same thing...hmmm).It is never too long before one sees comments on social media about "why is there no universal sign language". But even for me, as someone who is learning sign language, I have my own thoughts around this trend.And it's an uncomfortable one.If you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 89 - As someone who has had countless audiology appointments for decades, it hasn't always been a smooth process.While it's easier to blame the audiologist and the entire department, it's true that they have their parts to play. But we as patients can also do our bit to make the whole audiology experience a more seamless and effective.After all, it takes two to tango...both the audiologist and the patient has to work together. In this podcast, I will be focusing more about the what patients can do. But if you are an audiologist and you want to know what you can do to make patients' experiences better, check out the previous podcast here: https://hearmeoutcc.com/audiologist-patient-relationship/For now, if you want access to the transcript of this podcast, plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 88 - It is easy to assume that deaf and hard of hearing patients have smooth experiences with their audiologists. But that is not always the case, as *some* audiologists and the audiology department as a whole are (ironically) not as deaf-aware as we wish.From asking deaf patients to use the phone to talking to us when their backs are facing us, there are various little adjustments that can be made that will make audiologists' job a lot easier and smoother, whilst making sure that the patients are happier and better looked after. In this episode, I list tips on the various adjustments that audiologist can make to better their relationships with us...the patients.It's easy to criticise audiologists here, but a relationship is a two-way street and we, as patients, also have our own responsibilities in making the most out of our relationship with our audiologists too. So in next week's episode, there will be a separate discussion on how patients can make the most out of their appointments with audiologists.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 87 - Even though there are various ways of describing someone who has some kind of deafness, a common choice of phrasing is "hearing impaired/impairment".On most occasions, I don't believe there are bad intentions. Still, it's time we stop using these words, particularly as we tend to frown upon those phrases and there are better choices of words to choose from.I would like to use this opportunity to explain why we should refrain from the using the words "hearing impaired" or "hearing impairment", in a bid to help you become more deaf-aware.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 86 - If you have access to Netflix, there is a new and somewhat groundbreaking new series where the cast are entirely led by alums of Gallaudet University, the world's first and only university specifically catered for deaf and hard of hearing students, based in Washington D.C.This is an opportunity to show the world how diverse, expressive, beautiful but also complex, deep and perhaps intensive deaf community can be.But has the series managed to portray that in a positive way that can make a positive and lasting impact, or did it focus too much on being a typical reality TV show, albeit more deaf-focused? For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 85 - Even though my first love  captions, I don't think that transcripts get the love, attention and respect they deserve. This is evident when most people just copy and paste a big chunk of text onto a document or web page and assume that "it will do".But you are missing out on so much more. And more importantly, so is your audience.If you are a content creator and use media such as videos and podcasts, having an accurate and well-designed transcript can impact both your website/content and your audience experience.So instead of dumping some text, consider following the step-by-step guide below on how to create, edit, structure and upload a transcript that your content and audience deserves.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 84 - When having a conversation with another person, there are certain cues, clues and non-verbal communication methods that I watch out for to allow me to understand what's going on better.Even though there are many non-verbal communication methods that a deaf or hard of hearing person tends to use, I'd like to use this opportunity to tell you what I (subtly) look out for throughout a conversation with another person.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 83 - There seems to be a worrying and dangerous trend where large brands are censoring potential profanity and swear words in auto-captions. They claim that it is to avoid mistakes, but still, this is not a good idea.This is following the recent news that YouTube has decided to censor potential profanity in their auto-captions just in case they pop up as mistakes. But this goes against the whole concept of having captions/subtitles in the first.Even though you can adjust the settings, it sets a very dangerous precedent for all deaf people as it's a default setting...and who is going to edit that? For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

When on a video call, and if available, I tend to take advantage of the automatic subtitles to help get through the call, and most deaf people would do the same.But automatic subtitles are not perfect. They're not terrible, but they're not perfect. However, there are steps everyone can take to make it as accurate as possible and make it easier for the technology to pick up the words.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 81 - There seems to be an ongoing trend from video creators and consumers in that closed captions on YouTube are not accurate, so it's not worth worrying about.What?!? Why do you think it's not accurate? The responsibility of accurate video captions relies on you as the creator, not the technology that is creation auto-captions (aka CRAPtions).Not only should all video creators take closed captions seriously, but if you are relying on some kind of artificial intelligence and machine learning to do the work for you, it will never be accurate. So take ownership of your content and make it accurate.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 80 - Since face masks is currently part of the everyday norm and it's common to see it in our daily routines now, this has raised the issue of how it can make it difficult for deaf people to lip read and to communicate.Even there are so many different types of face masks out there, I have yet to see those wearing the see-through clear face masks where you can see the other person's lips. This makes it easier to lip read, see their emotions and facial expressions, and generally make it easier to communicate.And this applies, not just to deaf people, but to everyone too.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources and videos about Deaf Gain, or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 79 - Virtual events like group meetings, webinars and online conferences have been around for a long time. But now that they are becoming even more popular (thanks to the pandemic), it made me realise how frustrating it is that they are not deaf accessible.If you are an event organiser or you know someone who is one, and you've been thinking or running online events, you might not be aware how you are excluding attendees who are deaf from taking part but would like to take part.This is a common feeling that I have, which made me realise that I should not bother attending any virtual events due to lack of accessibility, as I explain in this podcast.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources and videos about Deaf Gain, or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 78 - What if individuals and society looks at the concept of being deaf as a positive thing? What if it can actually be a valuable contribution to the world? In essence, this is what 'Deaf Gain' is all about.The common perception of being deaf and the topic of deafness overall is that it is seen as something negative, something lacking, something void. After all, it's common for doctors to deliver "bad news" to new-parents when it is found that their baby is deaf.But by re-framing that into 'Deaf Gain', it is possible for everyone to look at it in a more positive light, and it's something the Deaf community proudly talks about...that being deaf is actually positive.So let's get into what is Deaf Gain and why it's an important topic for people in the Deaf community.For transcripts plus links to relevant sources and videos about Deaf Gain, or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 77 - Since most of our communication is estimated to be non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, etc.).As someone who is deaf, I also depend on those clues and use it as part of the jigsaw when trying to understand what that person is saying.But anyone can benefit from learning and being aware of the non-verbal communications that exist as it will make you a better overall communicator when you are conversing with anyone, not just those who are deaf.For transcripts and links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 76 - I've been having such a hard time on working out the definition of "deaf" because of its complexity and the number of labels it has under it:- deaf- Deaf- hard of hearing- late-deaf/late-deafened/deafened- deafblind- Deaf & Disabled/deafdisabled- hearing impairedOne of the biggest reason for my confusion is because of how it can (and has) caused rifts, segregation and even abuse within the communities, which is not something that I would ever encourage. So I wanted to share my personal thoughts on the definition of "deaf" and what it also means for each labels.For transcripts and links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a Patreon of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show

Episode 75 - What is hearing privilege, why it's important for all hearing people to be aware of it and what are some of the examples that exists today?The word 'privilege' has become somewhat of an uncomfortable word lately. It seems to have a stigma that you have an easy life if you have privileges or it's fiercely denied that it gives you an advantage over others.But parts of having privileges is about having a head start in your life (be it personal, career, business, etc.) over others who are in marginalised groups. There's no shame in that, but it's important to acknowledge that, appreciate what you have, be grateful for it and then understand how you can help others.So if you are a hearing person, you most certainly have certain privileges over non-hearing (deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deafened, etc.). It's not a bad thing, but it's good to be aware of it. But then again, it is also possible for deaf people to have privileges too, and these are explained in the video and the link below.For transcripts and links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 74 -  I have just finished watching an episode 'Casualty', a popular hospital soap drama based in the UK, where it is entirely focused on a deaf character. It also has a deep deaf representation behind-the-scenes to ensure accuracy to portrayed.The character this episode is based is a deaf nurse called Jade, who is keen to confront her past by meeting her mother for first time. What she didn't know is that her mother's deafness also has an impact on her own, whilst the episode demonstrates the impact being deaf can have on her in and around the hospital.For transcripts and links to relevant sources or even to watch the video version of this podcast, visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 73 - I've talked about concentration fatigue and 'Zoom fatigue' in the past. But the topic of 'listening fatigue' is somewhat similar to it. If you are not familiar with it, at the time of recording, I have been going through a form of listening fatigue where I'm tired of listening.Just to clarify, I don't mean I am tired of listening to people talking to me because of what they are saying. It's more a long the line of I'm tired of the physical action of listening.Hence why 'listening fatigue' (aka 'hearing fatigue') is a term that is often used by some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.For transcripts and links to relevant sources (like concentration/Zoom fatigue and communicating with deaf people), visit this episode page.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 72 - Why would a deaf person not wear hearing aids if the options are there for them and the technology are available to help them?As always, it's not always as simple as that but this video will be useful for you to understand that the different things that you should think about when you want to ask that question. It's easy assume that deaf and hard of hearing people should wear hearing aids (perhaps to help hearing people?).But there are many things that you should consider before thinking along that line.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here. What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 71 - As a way to be innovative and introduce new features, Twitter has decided to rollout a new audio tweet feature to set group of iOS users to allow another way to express your voice if 280 characters are not enough.But it didn't go according to plan when the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community expressed their frustration about its lack of accessibility, which prompted various individuals within the company to release their own statements.Long story short, they messed up.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 70 - Why would a deaf person wear hearing aids (or perhaps cochlear implants)? Surely if we can't hear, then hearing aids are pointless, right?Not so much.This is amongst one of the most popular question I see online, and even though the question may seem obvious to some people, it's unfair to assume that everyone will and should know the answer. So in this video, I have listed eight reasons why deaf people wear hearing aids.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 69 - Is there such a thing as a 'deaf privilege'?The word 'privilege' has some kind of stigma attaches to it. But it doesn't and should't have to be. But even for someone like me, I would say that I have "deaf privilege"; where even though I am deaf/hard of hearing, I still have some privileges linked to it so that I can acknowledge what I have, appreciate what I have and be aware of what I have, despite my deafness. To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 68 - The TV and film industries rarely display deaf characters.Which is why it's quite exciting to see that a popular soap programme in the UK, Eastenders, on the BBC has dedicated an entire episode from the perspective of a character who has lost his hearing.And with the help of the right people in the background, they have managed to pull-off a very good episode that perfectly demonstrates the challenges and barriers that most, if not all, d/Deaf and hard of hearing people face. To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 67 - How come I can speak clearly as a deaf person? How come I can't speak clearly (if you don't know that I'm deaf/hard of hearing)?I still get surprised on how I get asked both of these questions that are related to each other but completely contrasting at the same time by different people.Most people assume that deaf people can't speak (yes we can). If we do, we "speak well for a deaf person (yeah, don't say that) or you don't speak very well (yeah, don't say that either). So I share my own experiences of how come for one group of people, I do speak clearly, and for others, I don't speak clearly.Just be aware, on this occasion,  I am mainly referring to speaking oral languages which is naturally my main language. People can still speak oral languages AND sign languages (at the end of the day, they are both communication methods but conveyed differently).To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 66 - Recently, there has been a rise in the number of video calls. It's not just by people who are working from home, but also those are away or isolated from their friends and families (particularly as we are going through a global pandemic). So it's natural that video calls is the next best option to connect with those you can't meet in-person.During this period where people are feeling exhausted from all the calls; so much so, that the term 'Zoom fatigue' has been coined to label this type of tiredness.It sounds like a new thing...but for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (and perhaps many others), this feeling is just a normal part of our everyday lives.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 65 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.It's hard enough to make the world around us more deaf aware during a normal day-to-day life. It's a bigger challenge when it's during a global pandemic.Even though there have been calls for interpreters and captions when important information are shared, it seems that these are somewhat neglected when attempting to relay the message to as many people as possible.Only, for those who are d/Deaf, they are ignored.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 64 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.There are so many barriers that we could focus on when it comes to deaf awareness. But since it's Deaf Awareness Week in the UK (as of 4th-10th May 2020), there is one particular topic that I wanted to focus in light of it being a popular trend.This particular trend, perhaps because we are all on lockdown and looking for something to do, is more focused around the rise of sign-song videos or sign language videos, where the creators took the liberty of sharing what they know, only for it to be incorrect, which can result in major consequences for those who depend on sign language: deaf people.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

 Episode 63 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa. A review of a Netflix documentary called 'Crip Camp' has brought light to a forgotten part of history in the U.S which started a revolution for disabled people to be treated as equals. This is an empowering documentary, one that got me emotional, which really hits home on how hard disabled people had to fight to be treated as humans and equal to everyone else. I've decided to do a non-spoiler review and shared my own thoughts on why you should watch it.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 62 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.We are living in a time where more and more people are making video calls. But how do you video call someone who is deaf/hard of hearing? Is that even possible?There are so many tools and platforms out there you can use for video calls. But for all their fancy gadgets and quirky features, there are still some best practices that you need to follow to make it easier for the rest of us.Bear in mind that it will vary for everyone and is dependent on many factors, such as whether it's someone who is mild or profoundly deaf, whether it's via sign language or oral spoken language, etc.But this podcast can help can give you a good idea.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode 61 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa. In an interview with Deaf consultant and BSL user Lynn-Stewart Taylor, I had the opportunity to talk to her about the campaign #WhereIsTheInterpreter and why she felt the need to start it.I've talked about it in the previous episode but I felt it was important to learn straight from the source on why this is necessary and to understand better about the benefits of this campaign BSL users.Even though I don't directly benefit from this campaign, that doesn't mean we should put it aside as Lynn (with the help of interpreter Helen) explains why this is crucial for everyone...and not just those who are Deaf and BSL users. To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode #60 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.It is critical for everyone to be informed of the important guidelines that we need to follow when there is a global pandemic and it is a life and death situation.Unfortunately, d/Deaf people are not informed as adequately as they should be.Even though there are government guidelines to be followed when they do their live emergency broadcasting, deaf/Deaf sign language users tend to be forgotten about.Hence why the hashtag #WhereIsTheInterpreter, originally started by Lynn Stewart-Taylor, has been trending in the UK to do something about this.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode #59 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.Video calls are on the rise. With more people working from home, remote working (or living in isolation because of a global pandemic) and with so many tools available to help us, more and more people are making use of video calls even for personal use too.But what about for someone like me who is deaf/hard of hearing? Could I make video calls? Am I able to hear or take part in conversations? In this episode, I share my (and the keyword is "my") way of taking and making video calls. The key is to make use of technology and the environments to my advantage.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode #58 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.At a time of recording, there is a global pandemic with coronavirus affecting the entire world. But with so much important to follow, it's so important to make sure that there is equal access to those content for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.Unfortunately, it is still necessary for this to be mentioned. At press conferences, there aren't always sign language interpreters (and when there are, they are mocked by some people). Important videos are not fully captioned. Podcasts and radio shows are not transcribed.At this moment in time, it's more important than ever to make sure there is equal access to those content. It will not just protect those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, but also those around them too, as I explain in this podcast.To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode #57 -  Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.Recently, I've noticed that there are some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who are more focused on arguing and being "right" against others who are also d/Deaf and hard of hearing.It's one thing to have debates, discussions and to defend yourself when you are being attacked. It's another to really a go at the person, to the point where it is almost abusive, when it could have been resolved in other ways. Not only that, focus our energy on going against each other will do nothing to the barriers that exist in our lives. If anything, they will remain or even continue to grow. To watch the video version of this podcast and links to relevant sources, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)

Episode #56 - Welcome to The Hear Me Out! [CC] Podcast, an audio show (with transcripts included) where we listen to stories from fascinating individuals in and around the d/Deaf community and from your host, yours truly, Ahmed Khalifa.Sometimes, we should just laugh and make fun of ourselves. That's why I thought of sharing a few deaf jokes that I spotted online that made me laugh.So I share a few short, sweet and innocent jokes relating to deafness, sign language and hearing aids. If you know any more, feel free to share them with me.Thanks to Lifeprint.com and StartASL.com for providing those jokes.To watch the video version of this podcast, visit the episode page here.What do you think about this episode? Share it with a friend if you found it interesting.TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeYou can also be a patron of Hear Me Out! [CC] to help spread the message of deaf awareness, bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf worlds and receive a perks along the way by being part of my Patreon page.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/IamAhmedKhalifa)