Corporate to Community: Rebuilding Hearing Care One Patient at a Time

In this candid conversation, Belinda sits down with Maria Degagner to talk about leaving the corporate hearing world, choosing patient-first care, and why listening (presence, time, empathy) matters as much as hearing. They dig into auditory processing challenges, counseling as a core part of hearing care, the pressure of “cookie-cutter” models, and rebuilding trust through community, education, and relationships. Maria shares personal stories—from advocating for her son to helping low-income seniors access devices—and how those moments led her toward psychology to support whole-person wellness.
If you or someone you love is navigating hearing loss, tinnitus, or just wondering where to start, this episode is for you.
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00:00 — From colleagues to friends: why we left the corporate model
03:35 — Early “little signs”: integrity, trust, and patient relationships
08:58 — Education over advertising: counseling, time, and realistic care
12:45 — Hearing vs. listening: presence, memory, and mental load
18:50 — Access & affordability: advocacy, seniors, and community support 26:58 — Autonomy, loyalty & building grassroots trust (why clinic care feels different)

Видео Corporate to Community: Rebuilding Hearing Care One Patient at a Time канала Pure Media Podcasts