Richard Pocker; Cochlear Implant Basics, Restoring Sound and Connection
From Hear Us Out by Eric Sandler and Michelle Schechter
May 20, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 37
About this episode
Richard Pocker shares his journey with cochlear implants and the impact on his life and identity.
In this episode, we speak with Richard Pocker, author, and someone who has personally navigated life with deafness and cochlear implants. Richard shares his own journey; the challenges of hearing loss, the decision to pursue cochlear implants, and what it feels like to reconnect with sound in profound and sometimes surprising ways. We dive into the technology, yes, but also the human side: the emotions, the adaptations, and the ways it reshapes identity, communication, and connection. This is a conversation about resilience, discovery, and the transformative power of hearing and a reminder that technology can change lives, but lived experience gives it meaning. Episode Sponsor: www.oaktreeproducts.com Follow us: www.instagram.com/thc_audiology www.hearusoutpodcast.com www.thcaudiology.com www.instagra:m.com/hearusoutpcast_official Follow Richard: www.richardpocker.com www.cochlearimplantbasics.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Eric Sandler, Michelle Schechter
Guest: Richard Pocker
Topics covered
- cochlear implants
- hearing loss
- personal journey
- technology
- identity
- communication
- resilience
Keywords
- cochlear implants
- hearing loss
- technology
- identity
- communication
- resilience
- personal journey
Sponsors
Oaktree Products
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cochlear Implant Basics, Hear Us Out, THC Audiology, Instagram
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