EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 39 MIN
22 | Living with the Hidden Grief of Hearing Loss with Vanessa Branch
from The Living Loss: Navigating Life Transitions & Invisible Grief · host Daiana Bernard, LMHC & Cassandra Harris-Towner, LMHC
In this episode, Daiana and Cassandra dive deep into a form of disenfranchised grief that is rarely spoken about: the invisible emotional toll and identity crisis tied to hearing loss. From the daily exhaustion of listening fatigue to the isolation of feeling left out, we explore why this quiet loss cuts so deep and how we can begin to validate the pain it causes.We are joined by the incredible Vanessa Branch, founder of the National Hard of Hearing Forum and an Advanced Bionics Mentor. Vanessa vulnerably shares her journey with sensorineural hearing loss since age seven, her transition to a cochlear implant, and how she moved from a painful cycle of trying to "fit in" to fully embracing her identity and building a thriving community of advocacy.Connect with Vanessa: Website: https://nhohforum.wixsite.com/nationalhohforumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/n.h.o.h_forum?igsh=cDI0OTNiYTdvcWxwLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nhohf-5a4269330BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nationalhohforum.bsky.socialFREE E-BOOK:Listening & Concentration Fatigue: https://pensight.com/x/nhohf/digital-item-54d9d365-ca6d-49b0-a138-531d9e9b117dConnect With Us:Join the Community: We’re building a space where every loss is seen. Have a 'Living Loss Lesson' or a topic you’d like us to explore? Email us your story. If you have an experience you’d like us to share on the air, let us know, we are always happy to share your stories anonymously to keep this a safe space for our community. Instagram: @thelivinglosspodcast Email: [email protected] the Show: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, follow, share and leave a review. It helps us reach others who need to hear that their grief is valid.If you’re interested in a consultation for individual therapy with Daiana Bernard, please reach out via email or visit the practice website below.Email: [email protected] Website: MeaningfulTherapyFL.com Location: Riverview, FL, In-Person, and Telehealth serving clients throughout Florida.If you’re interested in a consultation with Cassandra Harris-Towner please reach out via email or visit the practice website below. Email: [email protected] Website: firststridezcounseling.com serving clients throughout Florida.Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or head to your nearest emergency room.
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In this episode, Daiana and Cassandra dive deep into a form of disenfranchised grief that is rarely spoken about: the invisible emotional toll and identity crisis tied to hearing loss. From the daily exhaustion of listening fatigue to the isolation of feeling left out, we explore why this quiet loss cuts so deep and how we can begin to validate the pain it causes.We are joined by the incredible Vanessa Branch, founder of the National Hard of Hearing Forum and an Advanced Bionics Mentor. Vanessa vulnerably shares her journey with sensorineural hearing loss since age seven, her transition to a cochlear implant, and how she moved from a painful cycle of trying to "fit in" to fully embracing her identity and building a thriving community of advocacy.Connect with Vanessa: Website: https://nhohforum.wixsite.com/nationalhohforumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/n.h.o.h_forum?igsh=cDI0OTNiYTdvcWxwLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nhohf-5a4269330BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nationalhohforum.bsky.socialFREE E-BOOK:Listening & Concentration Fatigue: https://pensight.com/x/nhohf/digital-item-54d9d365-ca6d-49b0-a138-531d9e9b117dConnect With Us:Join the Community: We’re building a space where every loss is seen. Have a 'Living Loss Lesson' or a topic you’d like us to explore? Email us your story. If you have an experience you’d like us to share on the air, let us know, we are always happy to share your stories anonymously to keep this a safe space for our community. Instagram: @thelivinglosspodcast Email: [email protected] the Show: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, follow, share and leave a review. It helps us reach others who need to hear that their grief is valid.If you’re interested in a consultation for individual therapy with Daiana Bernard, please reach out via email or visit the practice website below.Email: [email protected] Website: MeaningfulTherapyFL.com Location: Riverview, FL, In-Person, and Telehealth serving clients throughout Florida.If you’re interested in a consultation with Cassandra Harris-Towner please reach out via email or visit the practice website below. Email: [email protected] Website: firststridezcounseling.com serving clients throughout Florida.Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or head to your nearest emergency room.
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