Episode 83: Hearing Wellness with Bill Schiffmiller

06/17/21 • 39 min

In this episode, we talk with Bill Schiffmiller, CEO of Akoio, about how hearing wellness is important for everyone— not just for people who experience hearing loss. Bill shares how learning to listen is deeper than just hearing. We discuss how sound and noise have a huge impact on our nervous system and how important it is to manage the sound and noise of our environment— even our technology notifications! There are many ways we can take control of sound in our physical environment and create more tranquility.

Continue the conversation with us on Instagram @OneWade and let us know what you are learning about your hearing wellness.

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BILL SCHIFFMILLER: CEO of Akoio and visionary behind the brand. Prior to founding Akoio, Bill was the Accessibility Advocate for Apple, Inc. where he was the thought leader on the establishment of Accessibility for its global retail operations. His diverse background contains a continuing thread of creativity, innovation, and education. In addition to his time at Apple, his experience includes positions as the Director of Design and Production of CSP, a media trade company focused on the Convenience Store industry; teaching Design Management at the Pratt Institute; and consulting in the pharmaceuticals industry. At Akoio, he builds and manages relationships with its stakeholders, observes industry and consumer trends and ideates disruptive opportunities. Bill and his wife, Ninez Arreglado, are co-founders of The Akoio Foundation, which provides services and support for people with hearing loss in under-resourced communities in the Philippines and United States.

Continue the conversation with us on Instagram @OneWade and let us know what you are learning about your hearing wellness.

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Episode 82: Using Mindfulness on a Recovery Journey

On today's podcast, we are talking with Vanessa Klugman MD, ACC, CAPP about how she used meditation and mindfulness to support her on her own journey of recovery and inspired her to become a Life and Recovery Coach so that she could help others. We discuss how important it is to be with the "suffering" of life instead of trying to numb or run away from it. We get to slow down so that we can gain more awareness around a habit, notice the physical sensations and take action aligned with their values. Share your thoughts and takeaways with us on Instagram @OneWade and @Resilience_recovery_coaching

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Vanessa Klugman MD, ACC, CAPP

I am a retired physician, and mother of three adult children. I trained as an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago and practiced for 22 years. I am a certified life and recovery coach through Crossroads recovery and am accredited through the International Coaching Federation. I am also a She Recovers coach and hold a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. I come to this work through my own journey of recovery from an unlivable life.

I work with people who are ready to let go of habits and beliefs that are no longer serving them and create healthier, more empowering ones. These include habits such as problematic drinking, overeating and smoking as well as habits of thought like rumination, worry, procrastination and perfectionism. I meet my clients where they are with compassion and non-judgmental acceptance while holding them accountable for the changes they desire to make. My passion is to inspire my clients to live resilient and courageous lives.

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