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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 44 MIN

We're All 'Hear' For You... w/Joe Anastasi of Face First and KISS Nation.

from Youth Gone Mild Podcast · host 'Gen X Joe' Augustine

🤘🎸 AN INSPIRATIONAL - MUST LISTEN TO VACATION EPISODE.🙏🎸 Season 2, Episode 15 of the Youth Gone Mild Podcast features Joe Anastaci of Face First and KISS Nation discussing his inspirational story of hearing loss and persevering through difficult times of uncertainty, leaving his musical career unbalanced. On January 3, 2024, Anastasi began experiencing hearing loss problems in his left ear. After several medical exams and medications, thinking it was only an infection, nothing seemed to work to restore Anastasi's hearing. A musician before he was a teenager, Anastasi aspired to be a rock star, accomplishing his goal over 30 years ago, he continued performing with his bands FaceFirstNYC and KISSNATION without interruption for to the hearing loss. However, a shocking event occurred on May 23, 2024, when he awoke feeling dizzy and nauseous, finding he'd lost all hearing in his right ear, which lead to a diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss, a sudden and profound change in the ability to hear.Please listen to hear his inspiring story of how hard work, dedication, and the love of music kept him from not giving up as he continues performing with his bands today through the help of technology. This episode is sponsored by Anastasi's publicist and our supporter here at the Youth Gone Mild Podcast, Lisa MediaStar.celebrityeventsrock.com

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