About this Episode
Welcome to The Online Prosperity Show, and I'm your host, Prosper Taruvinga. This is your number one place for discovering transformational stories and exclusive content that turns everyday challenges into powerful triumphs. Today, we’re diving into a journey that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and heroic — with none other than Gael Hannan, a globally renowned advocate, author, and public speaker who’s reshaped how we talk about and live with hearing loss.
Now, picture this: you're on a first date, trying to impress, and someone asks a crucial question... but you didn't quite hear it. So, you bluff. You guess. You say “no” — when maybe “yes” would’ve changed your life. That’s one of many humorous, raw, and real-life experiences Gael brings to her groundbreaking work — helping people take charge of their hearing loss and communicate beyond just what’s audible.
In this episode, Gael opens up about her unexpected career pivot at 40 while pregnant, when she realized that simply wearing a hearing aid wasn’t enough. Instead of staying silent, she stepped into a whole new stage — combining her background in theatre and marketing to become a pioneer in hearing loss advocacy. From her best-selling books The Way I Hear It and Hear & Beyond to TEDx stages and global workshops, Gael’s mission is clear: helping people live skillfully — and laugh genuinely — with hearing loss.
Have you ever bluffed your way through a conversation because you didn't hear something clearly? Pop your “bluff story” in the comments — let’s normalize the funny, awkward, and enlightening moments that connect us all.
This episode isn't just about Gael's personal journey — it's about you, the listener. Whether you’ve experienced hearing loss yourself or know someone who has, this conversation invites you to reflect on how well we really communicate with one another. Gael challenges us to rethink hearing not just as sound, but as connection, clarity, and courage. We’ll explore the invisible lessons, turning points, and emotional truths from Gael’s story that remind us all: it’s not about what you hear, it’s about how you respond, how you adapt, and how you choose to connect with the world around you.
Gael’s shift from wanting to hear better to wanting to communicate better is a powerful mindset change that redefines what success looks like when living with hearing loss. From deeply personal anecdotes to her global impact through writing and speaking, her story resonates with anyone navigating personal transformation, change, or simply trying to be understood in a noisy world.
This episode will inspire you to take ownership of your voice, your connections, and your journey — because hearing is just one part of how we truly listen.
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