01/13/2026
DO YOU STRUGGLE TO HEAR IN NOISY ENVIRONMENTS?
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “What?” or “Can you say that again?”—especially in restaurants or group settings—this video may explain exactly why.
In this conversation, Dr. Rich and Dr. Ryan break down one of the most common hearing issues people experience: high-frequency hearing loss. They explain how missing tiny sounds like S, F, TH, SH, and CH can completely change the meaning of words, making conversations confusing, exhausting, and frustrating—especially in noisy or echo-filled environments.
You’ll also learn what’s physically happening inside the ear, why high-pitched sounds are usually the first to go, and why your brain can “fill in the gaps” in quiet one-on-one conversations—but struggles when background noise enters the picture. If you’ve ever felt like you’re checking out during family dinners or social gatherings, this discussion will likely hit close to home.
The good news? The first step is simple: get your hearing checked. A comprehensive hearing exam can tell you exactly what’s going on and help you decide what to do next.
If you’ve ever found yourself saying “What?” or “Can you say that again?”—especially in restaurants or group settings—this video may explain exactly why.In t...