Listen Up Rockland!

In each monthly episode I provide educational and entertaining interviews and information about hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, etc. It is also a call-in radio based out of Rockland County, NY where I am the owner of Hudson Valley Audiology Center. So listen up and enjoy!

Show Your Hearing Aids Some LOVE! 04/21/2025

Show Your Hearing Aids Some LOVE! Are you taking the best care of your hearing aids? Whether you are a first-time hearing aid user or have been wearing them for years, everyone can benefit from a crash-course on hearing aid care! Join Dr. Millie Peterson as she reviews important hearing aid cleaning and tips and tricks of hearing aid maintenance that can help you hear better, and extend the life of your hearing aids! /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/36255185

Audiologist, ENT & Hearing Aid Specialist - What's the Difference? 11/03/2021

Audiologist, ENT & Hearing Aid Specialist - What's the Difference? People are often confused on which professional to see when seeking treatment for hearing loss. I'm joined in the studio with fourth year resident Amanda Rodriguez as we explain the differences between an audiologist, an ENT doctor and a hearing aid dispenser. This includes education, training, licensure, and patient experience. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/21035927

Sendoff to Steve Possell 08/13/2021

Sendoff to Steve Possell Steve Possell has been the lengendary voice of Rockland for over 50 years on WRKL, WRCR and WRCR.com, entering the homes of thousands of faithful listeners, entertaining us all with his unbridled passion for informative and engaging conversations, with the perfect twist of comedy. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/20131055

The Hearing Loss Epidemic - with Dr. Mark Syms 07/20/2021

The Hearing Loss Epidemic - with Dr. Mark Syms In this episode, I’m privileged to welcome one of the first board certified neurotologists in the country, Dr. Mark Syms. Dr. Syms is the founder of Arizona Hearing Center and has performed over 10,000 surgeries over the past 20 years. He has authored a book and hosts a podcast, both titled “Listen Up”. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/19867577

MMOs of Hearing Aids with Dr. Chris Herget, Au.D. 06/10/2021

MMOs of Hearing Aids with Dr. Chris Herget, Au.D. In this episode our very own Dr. Chris Herget and I talk about the MMOs of hearing aids...that is the Myths, Misconceptions, and Objections. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/19423532

From Surgery to Lyrics with Michael Silvermintz 05/12/2021

From Surgery to Lyrics with Michael Silvermintz Years ago, Michael was diagnosed with otosclerosis, a condition in which the bones in the middle ear have limited movement due to abnormal growth. We’ll discuss Michael’s journey, from what he initially noticed and his symptoms, to his eventual surgery and then referral to our office. He will share how and why he is so satisfied with his current 24/7 invisible hearing devices. We’ll also understand Michael's approach to his hearing, and how his situation created a calling for one of his daughte /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/19075832

Back to Basics with Hearing Loss 04/07/2021

Back to Basics with Hearing Loss Dr. Shannon gets back to why he started his show in the first place: To bring awareness and education to hearing loss. He reviews causes of hearing loss, how your hearing should be tested, and what to expect from hearing aids. Listen up, get educated and get back to hearing the way you should! Plus a tribute to three great men who recently loss their lives. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/18632015

Talking Tinnitus with Dr. Robert Folmer 03/05/2021

Talking Tinnitus with Dr. Robert Folmer Tinnitus can be a debilitating experience. My guest is Dr. Robert Folmer, a researcher at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research in Portland, OR. Dr. Folmer’s latest research involves several clinical trials of treatments for tinnitus, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and certain medications. We discuss different ways he has helped treat patients, and what the future may bring. We close out the show that will surely help you to have a lovely day! /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/18202436

Get in the loop with Dr. David Katz 02/02/2021

Get in the loop with Dr. David Katz What is it like to be an educator with hearing loss in a middle school? In this show I welcome Dr. David Katz, a teacher at Bronxville middle school. The setup in Dr. Katz’s classroom is difficult. In addition, Dr. Katz has hearing loss so this setup made it extremely difficult for him to hear his students. Fortunately we found a solution. Plus hear what he has learned from 2020, his favorite sound, and the song that makes him, and especially his wife, happy :). /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/17793992

Cochlear Implants with Dr. Allison Young 01/15/2021

Cochlear Implants with Dr. Allison Young In this show I welcome Dr. Allison Young and Dr. Noelle Roth, audiologists from the University of North Carolina. We discuss new updates on who can receive a cochlear implant, and the latest research coming out of their program. Patients who have one sided hearing loss or asymmetrical hearing loss and receive a cochlear implant are showing great improvements in hearing and quality of life. It was a stimulating conversation! /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/17560862

Dizziness with Dr. Jennifer Reid, PT 12/17/2020

Dizziness with Dr. Jennifer Reid, PT Did you know that dizziness is the third most common medical complaint that physicians hear and see? Over 15% of those 65 and older will experience a dizzy episode, with women more often affected than men. Many of these people do not receive the proper treatment that would address these symptoms and improve their quality of life. On this episode I welcome Dr. Jennifer Reid, Physical Therapist and owner of Ebb & Flow Physical Therapy. Dr. Reid is Board Certified in Neurologic Rehabilitation, and is a Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist. She will explain how dizziness is evaluated and diagnosed, and how she provides effective treatment to her patients. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/17236055

Interview with Anita Levine 08/21/2020

Interview with Anita Levine In this episode we interview one of our favorite patients, Anita Levine. Anita is a new recipient of a cochlear implant. She has lived with hearing loss for years and although she benefited from using hearing aids, it just wasn't enough. In this show Anita will explain her experience of being implanted and how her life has changed as a result. She shares her story of hardship, perseverance, support and success. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/15708692

Interview with Mark Alfieri 06/04/2020

Interview with Mark Alfieri We are currently living in a time of social distancing, which creates feelings of fear and anxiety. But what if was a struggle to be social and communicate every day of your life? In this episode I interview Mark Alfieri, a 9th grade student at Nyack High School, and has lived with severe hearing loss his entire life. He has a story to share of acceptance, perseverance, and hope. And his lens of the world might bring all of us a little closer together. /episode/index/show/listenuprockland/id/14696339

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