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August 10, 2025
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What the HELL is Going on With VA Audiology?

In this episode of the Dr. Cliff AuD Vlog (#280), I dive into a growing concern: why are so many veterans leaving VA audiology clinics with top-tier hearing aids… yet still struggling to hear?

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Why You CAN'T Get Hearing Aids! | Hearing Aid Supply Chain Issues | DrCliffAuD VLOG 090
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October 10, 2021

Why You CAN'T Get Hearing Aids! | Hearing Aid Supply Chain Issues | DrCliffAuD VLOG 090

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the Hearing Aid Supply Chain issues that may make it where you Can't Buy Hearing Aids no matter how much you are willing to pay!

Phonak Audeo Life Hearing Aid Review
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October 6, 2021

Phonak Audeo Life Hearing Aid Review

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews Phonak's newest Waterproof hearing aid to see how much better than the Phonak Audeo Paradise it really is.

Eargo Going Out of Business? | Hearing Aid Insurance Fraud DOJ Investigation | DrCliffAuD VLOG 089
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October 3, 2021

Eargo Going Out of Business? | Hearing Aid Insurance Fraud DOJ Investigation | DrCliffAuD VLOG 089

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, comments on the recent Department of Justice investigation and speculates if Eargo can survive their crashing stock price even after the release of the new Eargo 5 Hearing Aid

NEW Bose SoundControl Hearing Aid Detailed Review | First FDA Cleared Online Hearing Aid!
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September 29, 2021

NEW Bose SoundControl Hearing Aid Detailed Review | First FDA Cleared Online Hearing Aid!

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the most Anticipated FDA Cleared - Direct to Consumer - Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid EVER, to see if the BOSE Sound Control Hearing Aid really is the Best Online Hearing Aid ever created.

The DEATH of Hearing Aid Clinics | DrCliffAuD VLOG 088
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September 27, 2021

The DEATH of Hearing Aid Clinics | DrCliffAuD VLOG 088

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses why he think that Hearing Aids Clinics will not survive over the next 3 to 10 years unless they can provide more value than they have in the past.

One of the BEST Treatments for Single Sided Deafness (SSD) | Phonak CROS Paradise
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September 21, 2021

One of the BEST Treatments for Single Sided Deafness (SSD) | Phonak CROS Paradise

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the benefits of CROS & BiCROS treatment for Unilateral Hearing loss such as Single-Sided Deafness.

New Staff Members & Dr. Cliff's Personality Test Results 😮 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 087
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September 19, 2021

New Staff Members & Dr. Cliff's Personality Test Results 😮 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 087

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the addition of some new FANTASTIC Team Members & reviews the results of his DiSC Personality Profile.

Ear Candling Full Experiment | 1 Control & 3 Experiment Candles to Remove Earwax
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September 18, 2021

Ear Candling Full Experiment | 1 Control & 3 Experiment Candles to Remove Earwax

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, shows his entire 50 minute long Ear Candling Experiment using CARL from @AHeadSimulations.

Ear Candle Wax Removal Experiment | See INSIDE the Ear Canal while Ear Candling! 😮
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September 18, 2021

Ear Candle Wax Removal Experiment | See INSIDE the Ear Canal while Ear Candling! 😮

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, performs and experiment with the help of CARL from @AHeadSimulations to see what happens inside the ear canal when using an ear candle to remove earwax.

Are RECHARGEABLE Hearing Aids Really BETTER? | Oticon More MiniRITE T
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September 14, 2021

Are RECHARGEABLE Hearing Aids Really BETTER? | Oticon More MiniRITE T

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the benefits of disposable battery hearing aids and why you can still get the same great hearing aid technology if you don't go rechargealble.

Everybody QUIT! 😱 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 086
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September 12, 2021

Everybody QUIT! 😱 | DrCliffAuD VLOG 086

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the departure of several employees over the past few weeks.

At Home Hearing Aid Programming | ReSound Assist | ReSound Assist Live
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September 9, 2021

At Home Hearing Aid Programming | ReSound Assist | ReSound Assist Live

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses one of the best remote programming platforms used by ReSound Hearing Aids including the ReSound One and ReSound Quattro.

The BEST Tinnitus Masking Device | Snooz White Noise Sound Generator
Tinnitus
September 8, 2021

The BEST Tinnitus Masking Device | Snooz White Noise Sound Generator

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the Snooz White Noise Generator to see how well it works as a sound therapy to mask tinnitus.

Costco Kirkland Signature 10 Detailed Hearing Aid Review | KS10 | KS 10.0T
Hearing Aids
Product Review
Costco
September 1, 2021

Costco Kirkland Signature 10 Detailed Hearing Aid Review | KS10 | KS 10.0T

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews Costco's latest KS 10.0 hearing aid based on the Phonak Audeo Paradise Rechargeable with Telecoil hearing aid. This might be the best hearing aid that Costco has ever released.

Giving a Presentation in NORWAY! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 085
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August 29, 2021

Giving a Presentation in NORWAY! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 085

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses a presentation he gave about Audiology Best Practices at a Conference in Norway!

Memory Loss & Hearing Loss | Cognivue Thrive Cognitive Screening
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August 27, 2021

Memory Loss & Hearing Loss | Cognivue Thrive Cognitive Screening

Memory Loss & Hearing Loss and how they can impact your ability to hear in background noise. Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the importance Cognitive Screening if you have hearing loss to identify memory loss before mild cognitive impairment that could lead to dementia or even Alzheimer's disease.

Hearing Sound for the First Time 😍 | MyPhonak Junior
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August 24, 2021

Hearing Sound for the First Time 😍 | MyPhonak Junior

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses Phonak's Pediatric Hearing Aid App that can help your child successfully navigate their journey with hearing loss.

We Just Got SECRET SHOPPED | DrCliffAuD VLOG 084
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August 22, 2021

We Just Got SECRET SHOPPED | DrCliffAuD VLOG 084

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the initial experience with their new business consultant who Secret Shopped their Audiology Clinic.

Worlds FIRST Intelligent Receiver for Paradise Hearing Aids | Phonak ActiveVent Review
Hearing Aids
Phonak
August 18, 2021

Worlds FIRST Intelligent Receiver for Paradise Hearing Aids | Phonak ActiveVent Review

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the New ActiveVent Receiver from Phonak that is used on their Paradise line of hearing aids.

Responding to Criticism & Lip Update | DrCliffAuD VLOG 083
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August 15, 2021

Responding to Criticism & Lip Update | DrCliffAuD VLOG 083

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how to deal with criticism as an influencer.

My Lip Surgery - Don't Watch if You Get Grossed Out Easily | DrCliffAuD Vlog 082
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August 8, 2021

My Lip Surgery - Don't Watch if You Get Grossed Out Easily | DrCliffAuD Vlog 082

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses his Lip Procedure to remove a mucocele cyst & his recent vacation to Flagstaff Arizona.

BEST Way to Clean Earwax From Your Ears | How to Use Qtips Correctly
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August 4, 2021

BEST Way to Clean Earwax From Your Ears | How to Use Qtips Correctly

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how to safely and effectively clean earwax from your ears using a Q-tip or other cotton swab.

Bad Medical News - CUT IT OUT! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 081
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August 1, 2021

Bad Medical News - CUT IT OUT! | DrCliffAuD VLOG 081

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, talks about something that has been affecting his ability to talk and the need for a medical procedure to fix it.

The Smallest Hearing Aid in the WORLD! | Phonak Lyric Invisible Hearing Aid Review
Hearing Aids
Phonak
July 30, 2021

The Smallest Hearing Aid in the WORLD! | Phonak Lyric Invisible Hearing Aid Review

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the only 100% invisible - extended wear Hearing Aid in the world.

How to Make Your Hearing Aids Work EVEN BETTER! | Phonak Roger ON
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July 27, 2021

How to Make Your Hearing Aids Work EVEN BETTER! | Phonak Roger ON

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how Assistive Listening Devices, like the Phonak Roger On and Roger ON iN, can easily improve the performance of your hearing aids in complex and noisy situations.

Key to Success when Treating Hearing Loss | Critical Thinking | DrCliffAuD VLOG 080
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July 25, 2021

Key to Success when Treating Hearing Loss | Critical Thinking | DrCliffAuD VLOG 080

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the #1 Variable of Success when treating hearing loss with hearing aids.

OTC Hearing Aid Executive Order | 5 Ways it Could Impact You!
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July 23, 2021

OTC Hearing Aid Executive Order | 5 Ways it Could Impact You!

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the recent Executive Order from President Joe Biden and how this impacts the hearing aid industry.

How State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Keep Your Brain Sharp | Oticon More BrainHearing
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July 20, 2021

How State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Keep Your Brain Sharp | Oticon More BrainHearing

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how hearing loss impacts cognitive function and how Hearing Aids can keep your brain Sharp!

Protect Your Hearing! | Phoenix Suns Decibel Levels | DrCliffAuD VLOG 079
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July 18, 2021

Protect Your Hearing! | Phoenix Suns Decibel Levels | DrCliffAuD VLOG 079

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the importance of protecting your hearing at sporting events.