Amplify Your Voice: Organizations & Advocacy with Dr Gina Hounam and Dr Maggie Kettler

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text!Joining a professional organization is more than paying dues—it’s a powerful step toward building connections, influencing change, and amplifying your voice.In this episode, host Dr. Carrie Spangler sits down with Dr. Gina Hounam (Audiology Program Manager at Nationwide Children's in Ohio) and Dr. Maggie Kettler (Senior Clinical Director at Cincinnati Children's)  to explore the role professional organizations play in shaping the future of audiology and hearing healthcare. They share their personal journeys, the impact of getting involved, and practical ways you can start advocating—whether you’re a student, new professional, or seasoned expert.For more information about today's guests, please reach out via [email protected]@cchmc.orgFor more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com

Let's continue the conversation- send me a text!In this episode, I sit down with Cris Edwards, founder of SoQuiet, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with misophonia through their mission of offering advocacy, support, and resources for people who suffer from misophonia so that they may lead productive and serene lives.Cris shares his personal journey living with misophonia, what inspired them to launch SoQuiet, and the nonprofit's growing impact through advocacy, education, and peer community connection. Cris also shares about World Misophonia Day which occurs on July 9 and the story behind this special day.  Take a listen as this conversation offers powerful insights, practical takeaways, and a hopeful look at the future of misophonia.For more information about SoQuiet: SoQuiet Website: https://soquiet.orgFree Misophonia Info Cards: https://soquiet.org/cardsFor more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com