215 - FDA Clears Lyric Hearing Aids for Self-Replacement: Impact on Patients and Professionals

215 - FDA Clears Lyric Hearing Aids for Self-Replacement: Impact on Patients and Professionals

This week, Shari Eberts welcomes Dr. Michelle Wiebke, the Lyric Audiology and Education Manager at Phonak. Dr. Wiebke discusses the recent FDA approval that allows experienced Lyric users in the U.S. to self-replace their devices, a significant development aimed at enhancing accessibility and reducing the need for frequent in-office visits. This new clearance empowers certified Lyric providers to offer the self-replacement option to their patients, which promises greater convenience and autonomy for users. Dr. Wiebke elaborates on how this change will impact users' lives, emphasizing the benefits of Lyric's discreet and continuous-wear design. The conversation also covers the fitting process, maintenance, and typical user experience, highlighting the ease of use and minimal upkeep required for Lyric hearing aids. Shari and Dr. Wiebke explore the advancements in hearing aid technology and Phonak's ongoing commitment to improving hearing health through innovation and user-centered solutions.


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336 - Symposium Preview: Quest for the Best in CAPD and Neuroaudiology Returns for Its Third Year

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335 - Holistic Hearing Care and the Tinnitus Patient

335 - Holistic Hearing Care and the Tinnitus Patient

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334 - ELEHEAR’s David Hogan Talks OTC Hearing Aids and the Future of Consumer Hearing Tech

334 - ELEHEAR’s David Hogan Talks OTC Hearing Aids and the Future of Consumer Hearing Tech

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333 - World Hearing Day: A Global Effort to Improve Hearing Care

333 - World Hearing Day: A Global Effort to Improve Hearing Care

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24 Feb 27min

332 - Smart Audio Meets Hearing Health: Key Takeaways from CES 2026

332 - Smart Audio Meets Hearing Health: Key Takeaways from CES 2026

What if the future of hearing technology doesn’t sit inside the ear at all? At CES 2026, one of the most important trends was the rapid rise of open-ear hearing devices — from smart hearing glasses an...

17 Feb 30min

331 - The Convergence of AI, Audio, and Hearing Devices

331 - The Convergence of AI, Audio, and Hearing Devices

What if advanced AI noise reduction could run efficiently on standard hearing device hardware?In this episode, Dave Kemp speaks with Aernout Arends of Absolute Audio Labs and Zengyi “Boltzmann” Li of ...

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330 - Auracast at Marriott Theatre — Audience Reactions and a Behind the Scenes Look

330 - Auracast at Marriott Theatre — Audience Reactions and a Behind the Scenes Look

What does Auracast actually feel like in a real-world performance? In this episode, Andrew Bellavia visits the Marriott Theatre near Chicago, where he was invited to personally experience Auracast dur...

9 Feb 12min

329 - A Brain-Based Approach to Understanding and Managing Tinnitus

329 - A Brain-Based Approach to Understanding and Managing Tinnitus

What makes tinnitus distressing for some people—but barely noticeable for others?In this in-depth conversation, clinical psychologist and tinnitus researcher Dr. Jennifer Gans explains why tinnitus is...

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