<p>In this must-listen episode, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen sit down with Brandon Salawich, President and CEO of Starkey, the largest U.S.-based hearing aid manufacturer, to explore the critical link between hearing and brain health. They uncover how hearing loss isn’t just about missing sounds—it’s a major risk factor for dementia, depression, and relationship struggles. You’ll also discover surprising causes of hearing issues, including why 1 in 6 teenagers are already experiencing hearing loss. If you want to protect your brain, start by protecting your hearing—tune in to learn how.</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:01 Hearing & The Brain</p> <p>01:45 Sponsor</p> <p>03:03 Hearing is One of the Major Functions of the Brain</p> <p>06:26 Hearing & Stigma</p> <p>08:23 Can Your Brain Forget Sounds?</p> <p>09:16 Overstimulation</p> <p>10:08 Brandon’s Story</p> <p>13:31 The Impact of Hearing Loss on the Brain</p> <p>14:56 Overcoming Vulnerability</p> <p>17:43 The Causes of Memory Loss</p> <p>19:41 Damage Elimination</p> <p>21:56 The Future of Hearing Augmentation/Automatic Translation</p> <p>25:30 Brands</p> <p>27:05 Hearing & AI Technology</p> <p>28:45 Comfort</p> <p>29:57 Hearing Sound for the First Time</p> <p>40:16 Superpowered Hearing</p> <p>46:31 Sponsor</p> <p>46:54 Wrap Up</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://starkey.com/">Starkey.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://listencarefully.com/">Listencarefully.com</a></p>