Podcast Extra: Hearing Loss with Dr. Ryan Potter
From Retirement Results by Active Wealth Management
May 28, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Ryan Potter about the importance of hearing health for first responders and practical ways to protect it.
Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Ryan Potter about the growing issue of hearing loss among first responders and why protecting hearing health is so important in high-pressure emergency situations. Dr. Potter explains that long-term noise exposure impacts an estimated 80% of law enforcement officers, 40% of firefighters, and 45% of EMS providers, creating challenges that can affect both job performance and quality of life. The conversation also highlights practical ways everyone can protect their hearing, from using hearing protection in loud environments to getting baseline hearing evaluations and taking a proactive approach to long-term hearing health. Dr. Potter shares the personal story that inspired his career in audiology and discusses how Hearing Life is helping people improve their hearing through assessments, treatment options, and special savings opportunities for first responders. -- Call us now: (770) 685-1777Catch up on past episodes: retirementresults.com/podcastsWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirementResults -- About Retirement Results:Welcome to Retirement Results! Each week, Ford Stokes and his team of fiduciary advisors help educate…
People in this episode
Host: Matt McClure
Guest: Dr. Ryan Potter
Topics covered
- hearing loss
- first responders
- audiology
- health
- noise exposure
- job performance
- quality of life
Keywords
- hearing loss
- first responders
- audiology
- noise exposure
- hearing protection
- job performance
- quality of life
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hearing Life
Places: United States
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