291 - Making Guided Meditation More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss

For many with hearing loss, traditional meditation practices fall short—one woman is working to change that. Janaki Zaremba is a lifelong meditator who also lives with hearing loss, she’s developing a more inclusive and sensory-friendly approach to mindfulness that goes beyond traditional audio-based guidance.In this conversation with Shari Eberts, Janaki shares how meditation helped her navigate the emotional landscape of hearing loss, and why it’s essential to design mindfulness practices that meet people where they are. From visual cues to multi-sensory experiences and future plans for a dedicated app, her mission is to make inner calm more accessible to the hearing loss community.Resources:Guided Meditation for People with Hearing Loss (Q&A):https://livingwithhearingloss.com/2025/06/24/guided-meditation-for-people-with-hearing-loss/Janaki on IG: https://www.instagram.com/janakimayazaremba/YouTube: @janakimayazaremba Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).- https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing- https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/