Understanding the Hearing System: A 4-Part Series with Nathan Lowe
Join our audiologist Nathan Lowe as he guides you through a three-part video series exploring how the hearing system works. Across the series, Nathan explains how we process sound, and introduces hearing aids and cochlear implants as tools that can support people with different hearing needs.
Designed to be clear and accessible, this series aims to build understanding and support informed choices for individuals and their whānau.
How the hearing system works
In this short video, Nathan explains how the hearing system works in a simple, easy-to-understand way, from how sound travels through the ear to how our brains interpretsound.
It's a great starting point if you’ve ever been curious about what happens behind thescenes when we process sound.
How hearing aids work
Nathan takes a closer look at hearing aids — how they capture sound, process it, and make it clearer and more accessible for everyday listening.
Whether you’re new to hearing technology or just want a betterunderstanding of how it all works, this is a helpful and easy-to-follow guide.
How cochlear implants work
In this final instalment, Nathan explores cochlear implants — howthey work and how they help people access sound in a different way tohearing aids.
If you’ve been wondering how cochlear implants support how weaccess sound, or want a clearer picture of how the technology works,this is a great place to start.
Thanks for following along with the series. We hope it’s helped makehearing technology easier to access and understand 💙
