Chances are you know someone who has experienced some sort of hearing loss. Maybe it’s a grandparent, a parent, and let’s be honest…we are getting to the age where our own ears may be changing. Today’s conversation with audiologist Dr. Soriya Estes offers an entirely new perspective to hearing devices and how to approach that loved one who maybe can’t hear you as they once could.

As a middle aged woman, and I think you’re right there with me, I’m noticing a lot of changes in my body. My healing time has decreased, I can’t read my Bible in the morning without my readers, my hair is thinning, and so much more. I don’t know about you and your girlfriends but me and my girlfriends all talk about these things. But when was the last time we talked about hearing?

Today’s episode with Dr. Soriya Estes brings new light to understanding hearing loss and finding the right device to help you hear life again. And let me tell you, if your vision of hearing aids is those beige devices that seem to whistle all the time, that’s like envisioning group fitness classes as feathered-haired women in thong leotards. Both are outdated. You’re going to be blown away when you learn all they can do.

Soriya brings such great wisdom perspective on hearing loss and hearing devices, and even beat me to the big “S” question – why do we feel shame about our ears changing when we think it’s fun to show off our new readers?

About Dr. Soriya Estes

Soriya Estes, AuD has extensive experience in the field of Audiology and manages several private practice offices in Central Texas as well as being a Regional partner in Alpaca Group Holdings, the largest independently owned group of private practices. She received her Master’s Degree in Audiology from the University of Texas at Austin and her Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University. Dr. Estes has lectured as a guest faculty member for the UT-Austin Moody College of Speech Language and Hearing Science Department and also has served on several committees for the American Academy of Audiology. She has spoken at regional and national forums relaying Best Practices for Audiologists in hearing healthcare clinics throughout her professional years.

In 2005, Dr. Estes started her first practice in New Braunfels, Texas with the philosophy of providing superior hearing healthcare services for all patients. The philosophy of service to others resonates throughout her character.

Dr. Estes is highly motivated to serve her local communities in Central Texas. Estes Audiology has served as the hearing service affiliate provider for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) since 2009. She also has been called to participate in healthcare efforts in Haiti to support, staff and fund hearing and health centered mission trips annually.

Outside of Audiology, Soriya also serves as incoming President of the Board of Trustees for 89.5 KMFA classical public radio and the St. Austin’s Catholic School Board. She is also a past Blue Coat for the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the Small Business Person of the Year in 2015 from the New Braunfels Chamber.

We discuss:

• Hearing devices then vs. now (this isn’t your grandpa’s hearing aid!)
• “Tired” ears
• Ways to help our loved ones take steps to get hearing tested & getting help
• Biggest contributors to hearing loss 
• The relationship between hearing loss and dementia
• Contributors to a successful path in regaining hearing loss

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