https://helenwrites1.substack.com/enPersonal JournalsHelen Simpsonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a44856aa488b774f6d72efccf0146a0c.jpghttps://helenwrites1.substack.com/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:07:51 +0000Helen SimpsonHelen Simpsonhearingaware@gmail.comHelen shares her experience living with hearing loss and her journey to accept and live with a cochlear implant. She will answer frequently asked questions about her experiences. If you have a question for Helen, send it to hearingaware@gmail.com or...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-quality-of-life-after-a-cochlear-implant--68809449
00:00 Introduction to Cochlear Implants

00:20 Helen's Personal Experience

00:35 Life Before the Implant

01:45 Life After the Implant

02:29 Current Limitations and Improvements

03:30 Energy Levels and Fatigue

04:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68809449Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Helen SimpsonIn this episode, Helen shares her personal experience with cochlear implants and the profound impact it has had on her quality of life. She discusses her battle with hearing-loss-related depression and the various methods she tried to combat it before...
00:00 Introduction to Cochlear Implants

00:20 Helen's Personal Experience

00:35 Life Before the Implant

01:45 Life After the Implant

02:29 Current Limitations and Improvements

03:30 Energy Levels and Fatigue

04:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>276cochlear_implants,depression,hearing-loss-related_depressio,helen_simpson,ongoing_challenges,podcast,social_interactionsfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wearing-a-cochlear-implant--68809322

00:00 Introduction to Cochlear Implants

00:39 Daily Routine with a Cochlear Implant

02:12 Challenges and Adjustments

02:47 Rediscovering Sounds

04:08 Conclusion and Reflections




To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com


To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68809322Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:05:07 +0000Helen SimpsonIn this episode, Helen shares her personal experience living with a cochlear implant. She discusses the practicality of using the device daily, including why and when she wears it and the necessary maintenance. Helen also delves into the period of...

00:00 Introduction to Cochlear Implants

00:39 Daily Routine with a Cochlear Implant

02:12 Challenges and Adjustments

02:47 Rediscovering Sounds

04:08 Conclusion and Reflections




To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com


To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>254cochlear_implant,daily_routine,helen_simpson,podcast,rediscovering_sounds,wearing_a_cochlear_implantfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-the-cochlear-implant--68602577
00:00 Introduction and Initial Concerns

00:25 Initial Experiences Post-Implant

01:25 Adjusting to Life with the Implant

01:45 Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms

02:22 Concluding Thoughts on Life Post-Implant

For a transcript of this episode, visit my Substack: https://helenwrites1.substack.com/p/after-the-cochlear-implant

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68602577Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:07 +0000Helen SimpsonIn this brief chat, Helen talks with Anna about life after her cochlear implant. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Concerns 00:25 Initial Experiences Post-Implant 01:25 Adjusting to Life with the Implant 01:45 Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms...
00:00 Introduction and Initial Concerns

00:25 Initial Experiences Post-Implant

01:25 Adjusting to Life with the Implant

01:45 Support Systems and Coping Mechanisms

02:22 Concluding Thoughts on Life Post-Implant

For a transcript of this episode, visit my Substack: https://helenwrites1.substack.com/p/after-the-cochlear-implant

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>159cochlear_implant,hearing_dog,hearing_loss,helen_simpson,life_after_implant,substackfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/were-you-nervous-should-i-get-a-cochlear-implant--68581415
00:00 Introduction: Nervous About the Cochlear Implant

00:06 Deciding to Get the Implant

00:49 Early Hearing Loss and Diagnosis

01:12 Life Before the Implant

02:41 Challenges with Hearing Aids

03:37 Concerns and Risks of the Surgery

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com/p/were-you-nervous-pre-ci

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68581415Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:48:47 +0000Helen SimpsonIn this episode, Helen shares her personal journey from living with hearing loss to making the life-changing decision to get a cochlear implant.  00:00 Introduction: Nervous About the Cochlear Implant 00:06 Deciding to Get the Implant 00:49 Early...
00:00 Introduction: Nervous About the Cochlear Implant

00:06 Deciding to Get the Implant

00:49 Early Hearing Loss and Diagnosis

01:12 Life Before the Implant

02:41 Challenges with Hearing Aids

03:37 Concerns and Risks of the Surgery

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com/p/were-you-nervous-pre-ci

To see the transcript of this episode, use this link: https://helenwrites1.substack.com]]>263anxiety,cochlear_implant,hearing_loss,helen_simpson,positively_deafenedfalse11full