Signia’s Julia van Huyssteen is again joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK.

The round table discussion from Episode 1 continues, and leads to some more important topics, including the impact of tinnitus on mental health as well as the reality of accessing tinnitus services in the UK.  

This episode also gives some pointers on actions that individuals can do to prevent tinnitus in those instances where hearing health can be influenced.  Lastly, when an individual is already living with tinnitus, helpful tips are given regarding things that may alleviate the experience of tinnitus.

Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia’s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia’s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity – improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.

For more information about Tinnitus UK head to https://tinnitus.org.uk/.
For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/ 

Signia&rsquo;s Julia van Huyssteen is again joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK.
The round table discussion from Episode 1 continues, and leads to some more important topics, including the impact of tinnitus on mental health as well as the reality of accessing tinnitus services in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode also gives some pointers on actions that individuals can do to prevent tinnitus in those instances where hearing health can be influenced.&nbsp; Lastly, when an individual is already living with tinnitus, helpful tips are given regarding things that may alleviate the experience of tinnitus.
Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia&rsquo;s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia&rsquo;s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity &ndash; improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.
For more information about Tinnitus UK head to&nbsp;<a href="https://tinnitus.org.uk/">https://tinnitus.org.uk/</a>. For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to <a href="https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/">https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/</a>&nbsp;

As a leading manufacturer in the Audiology industry -Signia are passionate about hearing and hearing health. We want to share this passion with you, whatever your level of expertise.

In this series-Julia van Huyssteen (Signia’s Head of Audiology, UK & Ireland) will speak with leading figures in the sector about a range of topics including clinical standards, new research, industry developments and also general education around hearing and the link to well-being. Each topic will be covered in 3 bite-sized episodes. Enjoy!

We’d love to hear from you about future topics – email us marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com

For more information about Signia UK and Ireland-https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/

As a leading manufacturer in the Audiology industry -Signia are passionate about hearing and hearing health. We want to share this passion with you, whatever your level of expertise.
In this series-Julia van Huyssteen (Signia’s Head of Audiology, UK &amp; Ireland) will speak with leading figures in the sector about a range of topics including clinical standards, new research, industry developments and also general education around hearing and the link to well-being. Each topic will be covered in 3 bite-sized episodes. Enjoy!
We’d love to hear from you about future topics – email us <a href="mailto:marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com">marketing.uk@signia-hearing.com</a>
For more information about Signia UK and Ireland-https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/

Sounding It Out

The Impact of Tinnitus and Access to Tinnitus Services

During this episode, Signia’s Julia van Huyssteen is joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK. 

The three of them sit down for a round table discussion that explores what tinnitus is as well as current treatment recommendations. Alex and Sonja talk about their most recent research project, which identifies some training needs for professionals that may come into contact with a person living with tinnitus.

Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia’s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia’s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity – improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.

For more information about Tinnitus UK head to https://tinnitus.org.uk/.
For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/

During this episode, Signia&rsquo;s Julia van Huyssteen is joined by Alex Brooks-Johnson, the CEO of Tinnitus UK (the only charity in the UK dedicated to tinnitus) and Sonja Jones, who runs Cardiff Hearing and sits on the scientific advisory board of Tinnitus UK.&nbsp;
The three of them sit down for a round table discussion that explores what tinnitus is as well as current treatment recommendations. Alex and Sonja talk about their most recent research project, which identifies some training needs for professionals that may come into contact with a person living with tinnitus.
Signia and innovation go hand-in-hand, and the same can be said for Signia&rsquo;s in-build tinnitus therapies! Found within all of their hearing aids, combining advanced sound technology with personalised functionality, Signia&rsquo;s tinnitus solutions are designed to distract from tinnitus and enhance hearing clarity &ndash; improving quality of life for those living with Tinnitus.
For more information about Tinnitus UK head to <a href="https://tinnitus.org.uk/">https://tinnitus.org.uk/</a>. For more information about Signia Hearing UK, head to <a href="https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/">https://www.signia.net/en-gb/tinnitus/therapy/</a>

Exploring Tinnitus and Identifying Education Needs 

In this episode, Professor Hugill and Julia delve into how invisible disabilities impact hearing experiences, discussing terms like neurodivergence and aural divergence. The conversation explores tinnitus, its effects on musicians, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis.

They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and raising awareness about aural diversity.

Check out the Aural Diversity webpage for more information: https://auraldiversity.org/

EPISODE SUMMARY

 the second and final episode of 'Sounding It Out’, Series 4, Julia Van Huyssteen, Head of Audiology at Signia UK and Ireland, hosts Professor Andrew Hugill from the University of Leicester to explore beyond the audiogram into various individual experiences of hearing. They delve into conditions like neurodivergence and aural divergence, explaining terms such as tinnitus, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis. Professor Hugill shares personal insights and discusses the complexity each condition brings, especially in musicians.

He likens neurodivergence to the difference between operating systems like Windows and Mac. They talk about how often individuals with normal audiograms still struggle to process sound and the potential overlap with other conditions, emphasizing the need for personalized patient care. The importance of raising awareness about these conditions, making reasonable adjustments, and providing appropriate support is underscored. 

The episode stresses the importance of patient-centered care, acknowledging the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Aural Diversity Network website for further information and to revisit previous episodes of the podcast to expand their understanding of hearing health. 

Finally, the show calls for more dialogue on less-known conditions and invites listeners to suggest future topics to continue raising awareness about aural diversity.

In this episode, Professor Hugill and Julia delve into how invisible disabilities impact hearing experiences, discussing terms like neurodivergence and aural divergence. The conversation explores tinnitus, its effects on musicians, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis.
They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and raising awareness about aural diversity.
Check out the Aural Diversity webpage for more information: <a href="https://auraldiversity.org/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="80101908-57f9-43ea-b2b7-c2280b2ff3a3">https://auraldiversity.org/</a>
EPISODE SUMMARY
 the second and final episode of 'Sounding It Out’, Series 4, Julia Van Huyssteen, Head of Audiology at Signia UK and Ireland, hosts Professor Andrew Hugill from the University of Leicester to explore beyond the audiogram into various individual experiences of hearing. They delve into conditions like neurodivergence and aural divergence, explaining terms such as tinnitus, auditory processing disorder (APD), misophonia, diplacusis, and palinacousis. Professor Hugill shares personal insights and discusses the complexity each condition brings, especially in musicians.
He likens neurodivergence to the difference between operating systems like Windows and Mac. They talk about how often individuals with normal audiograms still struggle to process sound and the potential overlap with other conditions, emphasizing the need for personalized patient care. The importance of raising awareness about these conditions, making reasonable adjustments, and providing appropriate support is underscored. 
The episode stresses the importance of patient-centered care, acknowledging the unique needs and circumstances of each individual. Listeners are encouraged to visit the Aural Diversity Network website for further information and to revisit previous episodes of the podcast to expand their understanding of hearing health. 
Finally, the show calls for more dialogue on less-known conditions and invites listeners to suggest future topics to continue raising awareness about aural diversity.

4.2 Exploring Invisible Disabilities and Hearing: A Conversation with Professor Andrew Hugill

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Welcome back to the 'Sounding It Out' podcast, brought to you by Signia UK & Ireland! In this episode, your host Julia Van Huyssteen is joined by Professor Andrew Hugill, Deputy Director at the Institute of Digital Culture at the University of Leicester. Together, they delve into the concept of aural diversity, which acknowledges that everyone hears differently. Professor Hugel shares insights from his vast experience in music, research, and personal journey with hearing issues like autism, severe hearing loss, and Meniere's disease. They discuss the origins of the Aural Diversity Network, the limitations of the traditional audiogram, and how technology can help.

Check out the Aural Diversity webpage for more information: https://auraldiversity.org/

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of 'Sounding It Out,' hosted by Julia Van Huyssteen, the podcast focuses on aural diversity and hearing health, featuring guest Professor Andrew Hugill from the University of Leicester. Julia and Professor Hugel, who is also an autistic individual with severe hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease, delve into how unique each person's hearing is and how traditional audiology norms based on a limited sample from the 1950s-60s fall short in addressing this diversity. 

They discuss the concept of aural diversity, the importance of recognizing various hearing experiences, and the founding of the Aural Diversity Network in 2018. Professor Hugel shares his personal journey of dealing with hearing differences and how it led him to create music suitable for people with aural divergences. They touch upon how socio-economic, geographical, and ethnic differences impact hearing and the critical differences in hearing at various life stages, from fetal development to old age. 

Additionally, the conversation highlights various hearing conditions like sensory-neural and conductive hearing loss, as well as auditory processing disorders and conditions like hyperacusis and tinnitus, emphasizing how these affect people beyond what is measurable by traditional audiological methods. 

Towards the end, they discuss the role of technology, from hearing aids to cochlear implants, in re-engineering the soundscape for individuals rather than merely correcting hearing loss. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to broaden their understanding of hearing differences and inviting them to stay tuned for further episodes that will explore specific causes of hearing variations.

Welcome back to the 'Sounding It Out' podcast, brought to you by Signia UK &amp; Ireland! In this episode, your host Julia Van Huyssteen is joined by Professor Andrew Hugill, Deputy Director at the Institute of Digital Culture at the University of Leicester. Together, they delve into the concept of aural diversity, which acknowledges that everyone hears differently. Professor Hugel shares insights from his vast experience in music, research, and personal journey with hearing issues like autism, severe hearing loss, and Meniere's disease. They discuss the origins of the Aural Diversity Network, the limitations of the traditional audiogram, and how technology can help.
Check out the Aural Diversity webpage for more information: <a href="https://auraldiversity.org/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="e762d15e-2126-435b-9427-06afc0616cfd">https://auraldiversity.org/</a>
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of 'Sounding It Out,' hosted by Julia Van Huyssteen, the podcast focuses on aural diversity and hearing health, featuring guest Professor Andrew Hugill from the University of Leicester. Julia and Professor Hugel, who is also an autistic individual with severe hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease, delve into how unique each person's hearing is and how traditional audiology norms based on a limited sample from the 1950s-60s fall short in addressing this diversity. 
They discuss the concept of aural diversity, the importance of recognizing various hearing experiences, and the founding of the Aural Diversity Network in 2018. Professor Hugel shares his personal journey of dealing with hearing differences and how it led him to create music suitable for people with aural divergences. They touch upon how socio-economic, geographical, and ethnic differences impact hearing and the critical differences in hearing at various life stages, from fetal development to old age. 
Additionally, the conversation highlights various hearing conditions like sensory-neural and conductive hearing loss, as well as auditory processing disorders and conditions like hyperacusis and tinnitus, emphasizing how these affect people beyond what is measurable by traditional audiological methods. 
Towards the end, they discuss the role of technology, from hearing aids to cochlear implants, in re-engineering the soundscape for individuals rather than merely correcting hearing loss. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to broaden their understanding of hearing differences and inviting them to stay tuned for further episodes that will explore specific causes of hearing variations.

4.1 Exploring Aural Diversity with Professor Andrew Hugill

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2e9a850c-e6b9-48c2-afec-a8f8010f70f4/clips/d98def59-7148-439a-8136-b1a400d7af32/transcript

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