Starkey Sound Bites: Hearing Aids, Tinnitus, and Hearing Healthcare

Send us Fan MailMen’s Hearing Health is often overlooked, but it should not be.In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, host Dr. Dave Fabry sits down with athlete, coach, and hearing health advocate Tyson Gillies to talk about living with hearing loss, overcoming stigma, and why so many men delay getting help.Tyson shares his personal journey from childhood hearing loss and adversity to competing at elite levels, coaching Team USA Deaf Baseball, and preparing for international competition. This conversation dives into confidence, identity, and how hearing health directly impacts communication, performance, and overall well-being.You’ll also hear how today’s technology, including Starkey’s Omega AI hearing aids, is helping people stay connected, perform at their best, and protect long-term brain health.What you’ll learn:- Why men often ignore hearing loss symptoms- The link between hearing health and brain health- How hearing loss affects confidence and performance- The role of technology like Omega AI in daily life- Why hearing protection matters in loud environments like sports and concertsIf you’re experiencing hearing challenges or know someone who is, this episode is for you.Subscribe for more insights on hearing health, innovation, and real stories that inspire better living.

Send us Fan MailA hearing clinic can buy the same equipment as everyone else, but it cannot copy trust. That is the thread running through our conversation with Dr. Zack Miller, a private practice owner who now leads Midwest Hearing Aids across 31 locations in Kansas, many of them in small towns where your reputation travels faster than your advertising. We talk about the real work behind practice ownership: building a team you can count on, staying “coachable,” and keeping a culture where you still learn from patients and staff. Zack shares what he believes cannot be commoditized in audiology and hearing healthcare, even with over-the-counter hearing aids and price pressure in the market: patient service, time, and relationships. We also get practical about what happens when someone tests and walks out, how follow-up works without a high-pressure sales feel, and why inviting a spouse or family member into the appointment often changes everything. On the technology side, we dig into modern hearing aids and fitting strategy, including Omega AI, Edge Mode+, DNN 360, and why many patients succeed with a simpler approach that starts with hearing better before getting lost in app features. We also address AI fatigue and privacy concerns, then explain how data logging helps clinicians personalize care by checking wear time and real-world listening environments. If you care about better hearing outcomes, better counseling, and building a practice that lasts, you will get a lot from this one. Subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a review so more people can find better hearing care.