The Listening Lounge

In this episode of The Listening Lounge, we dive into the creative and inspiring world of Hilary Stichbury—a talented writer, former journalist, and avid lover of fashion who embarked on a unique journey with genetic hearing loss. Hilary shares how her hearing journey has shaped her life. 

Through her candid stories, Hilary offers insight into the challenges and unexpected joys that came with being fitted with hearing aids...

In the fourth instalment of the Listening Lounge we dive into the unique and fascinating world of Christopher Clay, a former zookeeper turned passionate musician. Christopher opens up about overcoming the adversity of a stutter through his love of music, sharing how his experiences with wildlife and the natural world helped shape his creative voice. We delve into the challenges he faced, the triumphs he achieved, and the profound c...

Our third episode of the Listening Lounge Podcast is now live! In this month's episode, Abby talks to Dion Hutchinson-Jones and learns how he fell into audiology after a failed acting career, what working at the NHS was like, his special interests including vestibular disorders and auditory processing disorder, his pet hates in audiology including the marketing tactics around 'The Best Hearing Aid', tricks for dealin...

In this month's episode, Abby sits down with Andrea Lakeland. 

Andrea opens up about her experience with otosclerosis and how it has affected both her professional and personal life, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and adaptations she has faced. 

Andrea also discusses her decision to undergo surgery and the profound impact it had on her daily life. 

Join us for an enlightening and he...

In our very first episode, an ANZAC Day special, we talk to 99-year old Barbara Ryan. 

Barbara is a self-proclaimed feminist and shares memories from her childhood on a farm in the Waikato, what she remembers of WW2, her successful nursing career and some very special words of wisdom for the listeners. 

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Credits

• Host: Abby Johnson
• Producer: Ellie Harwood
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Welcome to the Listening Lounge, the podcast where sound meets story. 

I’m your host, Abby Johnson, and every month I sit down with fascinating guests from all walks of life. From seasoned seniors who’ve witnessed the marvels of history firsthand, to the pioneers changing the very way we hear the world, they all have one thing in common: captivating stories that are not just heard, but felt. 

Join us as we delve into personal journey...