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Tinnitus Through Time: The Strange and Inspiring History of Treatment

Release Date: 06/23/2025

Your First Month With Hearing Aids: What to Expect and How to Succeed

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

Starting hearing aids? Here’s what no one tells you. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett from Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus walks you step by step through what you can expect during your first month of wearing hearing aids. You’ll learn: ✅ Why everything sounds strange at first (and why that’s NORMAL) ✅ How your brain relearns to filter sounds ✅ How to keep a journal to help your audiologist fine-tune your devices faster ✅ The importance of Real Ear Measurements for a precise fit ✅ The Four Pillars of Communication that make all the difference...

The Final Pillar of Better Hearing: Technology Explained”

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

In this final installment of our series on the Four Pillars of Communication, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the role of Technology in successful hearing treatment. It’s not just about having hearing aids—it’s about using them right. From custom programming and environmental modes to smart accessories and daily habits, this episode covers the real-world strategies that turn hearing tech into a true hearing solution. You’ll learn: What most people misunderstand about hearing aids Why real-ear measurements are non-negotiable The tools and accessories that can transform your...

Communication Pillar 3 - Your LISTENING ENVRIONMENT Matters

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

In part three of our Four Pillars of Communication series, Dr. Layne Garrett explores the role your environment plays in hearing success. Even with the best hearing aids and cooperative conversation partners, your surroundings can make or break how well you understand speech. This episode from Dr. Garrett's Book "Welcome Back to the World of Hearing" focuses on real-world barriers like background noise, reverberation, poor lighting, and seating position—and how you can regain control. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why noisy spaces cause listening fatigue. How to reduce echo and...

Communication Pillar 2: Why the Way People Talk to You Affects How Well You Hear

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

Most people think hearing better is all about the ears—or maybe the hearing aids. But what if we told you that how others talk to you could make or break your success? This week on The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the second pillar of successful communication from his book Welcome Back to the World of Hearing. Pillar 2: The Speaker. in this episode, you’ll learn: Why shouting actually makes understanding harder. The key role of facial expressions and visual cues How to coach loved ones to speak more clearly. Simple ways to ask for the...

YOU Are the First Pillar of Hearing Success

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

In this episode of The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down the first pillar of hearing success: The Listener. Hearing is a brain-based process. And if you’ve been struggling to hear—even with hearing aids—it may be because your brain needs time, consistency, and training to adjust. Based on Dr. Garrett’s book Welcome Back to the World of Hearing, this episode walks through: ✅ Why hearing loss causes brain reorganization (auditory deprivation) ✅ What “listening fatigue” is and why it’s exhausting ✅ Simple exercises to rebuild listening...

Welcome Back to the World of Hearing - 4 Pillars of Communication

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

In this episode of The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett shares the real reasons why hearing aids might not be working as expected—and introduces the 4 key areas that must come together for true hearing success. Whether you're newly diagnosed with hearing loss, adjusting to hearing aids, or just frustrated by still struggling to understand speech in noise, this framework will help you finally move forward with clarity. #HearingLoss #Tinnitus #HearingAids #Audiology #BetterHearing #BrainHearing #TimpanogosHearing #DrLayneGarrett #CommunicationTips #HearingHealth...

Hearing MORE to Hear LESS

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

If you're hearing ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears—even in silence—you're not alone. And while tinnitus can feel overwhelming, there's hope. In this episode of The All Ears Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus shares how hearing aids—yes, hearing aids—are one of the most powerful tools for managing tinnitus. Drawing from personal experience and cutting-edge research, Dr. Garrett explains how hearing aids help restore missing sounds, mask phantom noises, and retrain the brain. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Why tinnitus is often a symptom of hearing loss...

What Hearing Aids REALLY do!

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

Think hearing aids just make things louder? Think again. Dr. Layne Garrett explains how modern hearing aids work with your brain, not just your ears—boosting clarity, reducing fatigue, and supporting cognitive health. Learn how AI, deep neural networks, and Real Ear Measurements make today’s devices life-changing.

What if doing one thing—just one—could completely change how well you hear?

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett from Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus explains why most hearing aid users aren't hearing their best—and what to do about it. Discover what audiologic best practices are, why so few clinics follow them, and how a second opinion could completely transform your hearing outcomes. Whether you're new to hearing aids or you've been wearing them for years, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and hope. 👉 Download Dr. Garrett’s free book at 👉 Learn more or schedule a consultation at Follow Us on Social: 📘 Facebook: 📷 Instagram: ...

5 Hidden Dangers of Untreated Hearing Loss (And What You Can Do About It)

All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast

Episode Summary: In this episode of The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, Dr. Layne Garrett reveals the 5 major risks of untreated hearing loss—based on research from neuroscientist Dr. Keith Darrow and leading audiology studies. If you think hearing loss is just a minor inconvenience, think again. From cognitive decline and dementia to falls, social isolation, income loss, and tinnitus-related anxiety, this episode uncovers what’s really at stake—and why early treatment matters. Whether you’re experiencing hearing changes yourself or have a loved one who keeps saying...

More Episodes

From ancient remedies like hot oil and steaming bread to modern neuromodulation and brain retraining, tinnitus treatment has evolved in fascinating ways. In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett takes you on a journey through time, exploring the most bizarre, historic, and hopeful moments in the history of tinnitus care.

You’ll learn about:

Ancient Egyptian and Greek approaches to ear health
Medieval myths and the infamous “hot bread” remedy
How Dr. Pawel Jastreboff’s Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) changed everything
Modern treatments including hearing aids, Lenire neuromodulation, and cognitive therapy
Real-world stats on how effective today’s tinnitus treatments can be
What makes Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus a Modern Tinnitus Specialty Center

If you or someone you love is struggling with ringing in the ears, this episode is for you. There is help—and hope.

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