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In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Carrie Spangler shares about her upcoming second cochlear implant as she reflects on resilience, bouncing forward and her CI marathon mantra. From the first magical sounds she heard years ago—Jingle Bells, her dog’s collar, a car turn signal—to the lessons learned along the way, Carrie explores what it means to bounce forward, not just back. It’s a episode of resilience, rediscovery, and connection—and a reminder that whether you’re facing a cochlear implant journey or another life challenge, you’re never alone in learning to bounce forward.

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In this special episode of the EmpowEAR Audiology Podcast, host Dr. Carrie Spangler honors Educational Audiology Awareness Week 2025 with notable guests in the educational audiology field: Dr. Cheryl DeConde Johnson and Dr. Kristin Samuelson.

Cheryl and Kristin share their professional journeys and the collective advocacy behind the Certificate Holder in Educational Audiology (CH-EdAud) program, developed through the collaboration of the American Board of Audiology and the Educational Audiology Association. This program strengthens professional identity, raises awareness of the vital role educational audiologists play in schools, and ensures better outcomes for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

From program development and system change to direct school-based support, our guests highlight the power of educational audiology to make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned audiologist, a new educational audiologist, or thinking about making a switch, this episode is for you!

https://www.audiology.org/american-board-of-audiology/aba-certificate-programs/certificate-holder-educational-audiology-ch-edaud/

https://www.edaud.org/

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Joining a professional organization is more than paying dues—it’s a powerful step toward building connections, influencing change, and amplifying your voice.

In this episode, host Dr. Carrie Spangler sits down with Dr. Gina Hounam (Audiology Program Manager at Nationwide Children's in Ohio) and Dr. Maggie Kettler (Senior Clinical Director at Cincinnati Children's) to explore the role professional organizations play in shaping the future of audiology and hearing healthcare. They share their personal journeys, the impact of getting involved, and practical ways you can start advocating—whether you’re a student, new professional, or seasoned expert.

For more information about today's guests, please reach out via email

Gina.Hounam@nationwidechildrens.org

Margaret.Kettler@cchmc.org

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