193 - Acclaimed Baroque Flutist Stephen Schultz on Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids and Importance of Musician Hearing Health

Shari Eberts sits down with Stephen Schultz, a globally acclaimed baroque flutist, to discuss his remarkable career and journey with hearing loss. Schultz, recognized for his flawless artistry on the Baroque flute, reveals his struggle with otosclerosis, a middle ear condition that led to a progressive hearing loss. Overcoming initial apprehensions regarding stigma and professional consequences, Schultz embraced discreet hearing aids, ultimately finding an ideal match with his audiologist and the latest Widex technology, set to his individual needs. His positive experience recently led him to become a Widex Brand Ambassador. Schultz aims to destigmatize hearing loss by sharing his positive experience, advocating for early solutions among musicians, and emphasizing the transformative impact of advanced hearing aid technology in preserving and enhancing musical journeys. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/