342 - A Brain-Based Approach to Tinnitus (Part 2): Making Sense of Treatment Options

In Part 2 of this conversation, the focus shifts from understanding tinnitus to how it’s actually managed.Dr. Jennifer Gans returns to speak with Shari Eberts about tinnitus management strategies. Building on their previous conversation, she outlines a practical framework for evaluating treatments, centered on three core elements: reducing anxiety, providing accurate education, and supporting nervous system regulation. Rather than focusing on specific products or claims, the discussion emphasizes how individuals can make informed decisions in a crowded and often confusing landscape.Dr. Gans also explores mindfulness-based approaches, sound therapy, hearing aids, and common misconceptions around supplements and “quick fixes.” The conversation reinforces a key idea: tinnitus is less about eliminating the sound and more about changing the brain’s response—offering a grounded, evidence-based perspective for clinicians, researchers, and individuals seeking to reduce tinnitus distress.**Check out Dr. Gans' weekly column at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/tinnitus-education-corner**Learn more about Dr. Gans and her work at: https://mindfultinnitusrelief.com/Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/