{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff9917a29-d2d2-4b3c-9960-d61551ed2e92","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Find Your Voice Beyond Hearing Loss with Maureen Covinsky","description":"In this episode of Healing Mindset with host Nazish, life coach and author Maureen Covinsky shares the real story behind her memoir My Voice Beyond Hearing Loss. She breaks down how hearing loss can quietly shape identity, confidence, perfectionism, and people pleasing. Then she flips the script with practical self-advocacy tools, mindset shifts, and support strategies. You will hear how cochlear implants, community, and asking for what you need can reduce shame and build inner alignment. This conversation is for anyone navigating hearing loss, invisible challenges, self-worth, or a fresh healing chapter after grief and change.\n \nAbout the Guest :\nMaureen Covinsky is a certified life coach, advocate, and author of My Voice Beyond Hearing Loss. Her work focuses on confidence, self-advocacy, and helping people move from coping to clarity. She also highlights community support through groups like the Hearing Loss Association of America.\n \nKey Takeaways :\n\n\nHearing loss can create \u201cunseen and unheard\u201d patterns that later show up as perfectionism and people pleasing.\n\n\nWriting your story can be a practical healing tool, not just self-expression.\n\n\nSelf-advocacy is a confidence skill. Ask for what you need early, clearly, and without apology.\n\n\nBuild a supportive tribe. Community reduces isolation and normalizes solutions like accommodations and tech.\n\n\nRest is not optional with hearing loss. Auditory fatigue is real and recovery time matters.\n\n\nDenial delays healing. Ownership creates options.\n\n\nConfidence looks like inner alignment. Saying no without guilt is progress.\n\n\nGratitude shifts perspective without erasing the hard parts.\n\n\nIf your hearing loss is not obvious, communicate it up front so people do not misread you.\n\n\n\u201cBe gentle with yourself\u201d is not soft advice. It is a long-term strategy for sustainable healing.\n\n\nHow Listeners Can Connect With the Guest :\n\n\nWebsite: http://hear2hearu.com/ (H E A R the number 2 H E A R U dot com)\n\n\nEmail: maureen@hear2hearu.com\n\n\nBook: Available on Amazon. Search \u201cMy Voice Beyond Hearing Loss\u201d\n\n\n \nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n \nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. \nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health and Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing and Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery and Self-Empowerment\n \nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\n \nContact\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India and USA\n \nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\n \nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS and BE A GUEST:\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbya","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/af627711-9d8b-48e5-ae22-24f1cc69a348/njczzi5wbmc.jpg"}