The Listening Lounge
Welcome to the Listening Lounge, the podcast where sound meets story.
Join us every month as we 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.
Whether you're an industry professional or just someone who loves a good story, the Listening Lounge is your destination for the stories behind the sound.
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Episodes
7 episodes
Episode 6: Sound, Taste, and Snapshots: Minh’s Swiss Adventure with Phonak
In this month's episode of The Listening Lounge, Abby sits down with Minh Roh - an accomplished audiologist whose journey has taken him from the shores of New Zealand to the vibrant city of Zurich. Now working at Phonak Headquarters, Minh share...
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Episode 6
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31:06
Episode 5 - Fashion, Fiction & Finding Sound: Hilary Stichbury's Creative Journey with Hearing Loss
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:46
Episode 4 - Wild Rhythms: The Life of a Former Zookeeper Turned Musician with Christopher Clay
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...
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Episode 4
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40:39
Episode 3 - From the UK to Hawkes Bay: Dion's Path in Hearing & Balance Care
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 intere...
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Episode 3
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30:57
Episode 2 - Navigating Otosclerosis with Andrea Lakeland
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 ...
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Episode 2
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22:50
Episode 1 - 99 Years of Wisdom with Barbara Ryan
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 ...
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Episode 1
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