Can you repeat that, please? These words are a huge deal to me. They represent immense growth—I’ve come a long way from being a young, quiet girl who would smile, nod, and avoid eye contact because I couldn’t make out what was being said to me.
When I was around 2-3 years old, I was playing in the living room and my mom (loudly) dropped a pan. She kept calling my name and I never turned around! Fast-forward after a surgery, and I still couldn’t hear, which kickstarted my journey with hearing aids.
If I had been introduced to Eargo sooner…honestly, I can’t imagine who I would be today. All I can say is, I’m loving how I get to live my life now!
Loud and clear, but only what you want to hear
I remember as a child watching my grandmother fiddle with the volume knob on her traditional hearing aids anytime someone entered the room. The Eargo 7 is nothing like that—it automatically adjusts to high and low volumes, adapting to your environment without you having to give it a thought.
The first time I tried it on I wasn’t expecting how smooth the transition from, say, a quiet bathroom to a crowded restaurant would be. Eargo 7 identifies background noise and reduces it automatically, amplifying only the voices I want to hear. And it also has a coordinating app so you can personalize your sound settings to be just-right.
This hearing aid helped me come out of my shell
I knew in theory that hearing loss was nothing to be ashamed of, but I couldn’t quite let it sink in until finding a solution that gave me the power to own it. I didn’t want to draw attention to this way that only I was different from those around me, or be written off as lesser than as soon as someone spotted my hearing aid.
The Eargo 7 is really subtle, fitting seamlessly in the ear instead of hooking overtop of it. I now have the option to wear it, or not, depending on what I’m doing or who I’m with. It’s water-resistant and sweat-resistant, and it lasts up to 16 hours on a single charge, so I can truly put it in and forget about it!
Eargo has my back
The best part of the Eargo 7 is how it allows me to fully participate in conversations and experiences—a close second is how it’s empowered me to own my hearing loss, and no longer feel ashamed of this part of me. But just as notable are the details of the device: it’s available over the counter so it doesn’t require all the office visits and fittings and adjustments that bring your morale down.
The Eargo 7 costs $2,950, and it comes with a 2-year warranty, a financing option, and has great customer support should any issues arise. Plus, a 45-day return policy and free returns gives you the flexibility you should have for taking such a big step.
Living unabashedly thanks to my Eargo 7
If you’ve dealt with hearing loss like I have, you’ll know that all these features go a long way. The stigma around hearing loss is nuanced, and can be challenging to navigate. Now, with this practically invisible hearing aid on my side, I feel I’ve gotten the confidence boost to fully participate in all my life has to offer, and to be honest about my experience in the process.
