221 - Olympian Aaron Small on Hearing Loss and Collaboration with Phonak

Host Andrew Bellavia is joined by U.S. sprint kayak champion and Olympic athlete Aaron Small, who has recently been named a Global Brand Ambassador for Phonak. As he prepares to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris later this month, Aaron shares his journey of overcoming hearing loss challenges, balancing a rigorous training schedule, and excelling academically. In their candid conversation, Aaron touches on the stigma associated with hearing loss and the significance of advocating for hearing health. He explains how his partnership with Phonak enables him to inspire others and promote inclusivity. Aaron also highlights the benefits of Bluetooth connectivity and real-time captioning software, which have greatly enhanced his communication experience. Learn more about Aaron's story here: https://www.phonak.com/en-us/hearing-stories/feature-stories/pushing-the-limits--aarons-story You can follow Aaron on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/small.aaron/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter): https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing