Listen With Confidence

A free live webinar about handling difficult listening situations, getting the most from your hearing aids and assistive technology, improving listening comprehension in noise and rapid speech, and building greater confidence in real-life communication.

Free live webinar with Dr. Larry

Monday, August 31 • 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Many people with hearing challenges do reasonably well in quiet, one-on-one conversations, but still struggle when listening becomes more demanding.

Live and practical Bring your real-life questions about background noise, group conversations, rapid speech, assistive technology, and listening fatigue.

Focused on next steps You will be encouraged to identify one difficult listening situation and one realistic step you can take.

Who this is for

This webinar is for adults who want to listen, communicate, and participate with more confidence.

You struggle to follow conversation in restaurants, groups, meetings, family gatherings, or other noisy places
Rapid speech, unfamiliar voices, or competing sounds make listening more tiring than it used to be
You use hearing aids or other hearing technology, but still want to make sure you are getting the most benefit possible from them
You want to understand how assistive technology, accessories, and practical communication tools may help in difficult listening situations
You want to learn how structured listening training and auditory rehabilitation may support comprehension, confidence, and follow-through

Family members and communication partners are also welcome.

Registration is free After registering, you will receive the details needed to join the live Zoom webinar.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will introduce the Listen With Confidence framework: a practical approach to understanding difficult listening situations, optimizing the use of hearing technology, using communication strategies, exploring structured listening training, and following through in daily life.

Why difficult listening situations are so hard Understand why background noise, group conversations, fast talkers, distance, and competing sounds can make speech harder to follow.

Getting the most from your hearing technology Learn why it is important to make sure your hearing aids are functioning optimally, programmed appropriately, and supported by good follow-up care when needed.

Assistive technology and useful accessories Explore how remote microphones, streaming accessories, phone tools, captioning, and other supports may help you hear more clearly in specific real-life situations.

Practical strategies for real-life communication Learn ways to improve listening conditions, ask for what helps, reduce unnecessary frustration, and participate more confidently.

Structured listening training and auditory rehabilitation Explore how guided listening exercises, including programs such as LACE, may help support speech understanding, attention, and listening confidence.

Confidence and follow-through Learn why improvement often depends not only on knowing what to do, but on practicing consistently and applying strategies in real life.

Listen With Confidence is designed for adults who want more than general advice. The focus is on difficult listening situations, getting the most from hearing technology, using assistive tools wisely, structured listening practice, communication strategies, confidence, and realistic follow-through.

Your Host: Audiologist and Coach for Adults with Hearing Challenges

“Dr. Cardano's guidance has contributed greatly to my quality of life. I hate to think what I would have missed out on without it.”

— Otto Lohse, New Hyde Park, NY

Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D.

For more than 30 years, I have helped adults with hearing loss address not only hearing technology, but also the real-life communication, confidence, and participation challenges that can affect quality of life.

As the founder of Meaningful Pursuits, I now provide education and coaching to help adults with hearing challenges communicate more effectively, stay connected, and remain actively involved in the people and pursuits that matter most.

Doctor of Audiology with more than 30 years of experience
Educator and speaker focused on the real-life impact of hearing challenges
Provider of structured listening-training support, including auditory rehabilitation programs such as LACE
Practical and compassionate guidance grounded in real-life experience

Quick Details

Format: Live Zoom webinar you can join from home
Cost: Free, registration required
Date and time: Monday, August 31 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Who it is for: Adults with hearing challenges who want better strategies for difficult listening situations, including background noise, rapid speech, group conversation, assistive technology, and listening fatigue. Family members and communication partners are also welcome.
Bring with you: Your questions, concerns, and real-life listening or communication situations

What problem does this webinar address?

Hearing challenges often show up most clearly in adverse listening conditions. A person may hear reasonably well in quiet, but struggle to understand speech in background noise, follow fast talkers, keep up in groups, or participate comfortably in social situations. This webinar will help you understand why those situations are so difficult and what can help, including making sure your hearing aids are functioning optimally, using assistive technology and accessories effectively, applying communication strategies, exploring structured listening training, and following through in daily life.

An optional next step: During the webinar, Dr. Cardano will also explain how attendees may schedule a complimentary clarity conversation if they would like personalized help identifying the listening or communication situation that would make the greatest difference.