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Tinnitus Relief & Habituation with Coach Frieder

Tinnitus Relief & Habituation with Coach Frieder

By: by Tinnitus Coach Frieder
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 Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, Welcome to the show all about tinnitus — the science behind relief, and how you can find the right approach for your unique situation. We dive into the latest science-based strategies, debunk myths about tinnitus cures, and explore effective treatments to help you find quick relief from ringing ears. 🌟 Ready to start your tinnitus relief journey? Visit my Linktree for all my best resources in one place: https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus This podcast combines a scientific and myth-busting approach to tinnitus with deeply personal stories of living with single-sided deafness, tinnitus, and navigating life with a hearing aid. We’ve interviewed some of the world’s leading tinnitus researchers and practitioners, offering insights to help you understand and manage tinnitus effectively. Through my personal tinnitus relief framework, I’ve supported hundreds of people in reclaiming their lives and finding lasting relief. Whether it’s through our transformative online tinnitus community, 1-on-1 coaching, or our structured programs, there’s a path to success for you. 🎧 Learn more and take the first step: Join our supportive community: www.mytinnitus.club Explore my curated tinnitus resources: https://linktr.ee/outringtinnitus We wish you sound tinnitus relief and happy listening! Warm regards, Your Tinnitus Coach FriederAll rights reserved Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Episode 153 - How Alice Went From Debilitating Tinnitus to Habituated in 9 Months | Success Story

    Episode 153 - How Alice Went From Debilitating Tinnitus to Habituated in 9 Months | Success Story
    May 1 2026
    Hey Tinnitus Friends, Alice's Tinnitus Habituation Story: From Debilitating Anxiety to Reclaiming Her Life In April 2025, Alice—a primary school teacher from Scotland—woke up suddenly deaf in one ear. After steroid injections restored her hearing, severe tinnitus moved in: a constant high hiss, multiple tones, debilitating anxiety, insomnia, and what she calls "doom and gloom Google scrolls." Today, less than a year later, she's habituated. In this conversation, Alice shares exactly how she got there—the breakthroughs, the setbacks, the tools that worked, and the moments she didn't think she'd make it through. What we cover: 🌀 The acute phase: insomnia, panic, and isolating socially 🔑 Finding ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and the moment hope returned 🧰 The specific ACT tools that helped most ("It's my sound, not my state") 🎭 Masking: when it helped, when she let it go, and why 🌱 How spikes and fluctuations became evidence of growth (instead of setbacks) 💬 The first social event she went to with severe tinnitus—and what changed 📈 Why habituation is non-linear (one step forward, three steps back) 🎁 Post-traumatic growth vs. post-traumatic stress 📚 The "Learning Pit" concept Alice teaches her students—and why it applies to tinnitus 💌 What Alice would tell her past self at the start of her journey Key Quotes from Alice: "I started to see my emotions as glimmers of what they were before tinnitus." "I'm just relearning experiences. I haven't lost anything." "You can't see it now—and that's okay." "This challenge is associated with growth." About My Tinnitus Club: Alice's habituation happened inside a 12-week structured program rooted in ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)—the same program that has supported hundreds of others through their tinnitus journey. 🏘️ Join My Tinnitus Club → https://mytinnitus.club 12-week structured ACT-based program Weekly live Q&A sessions with Frieder Weekly group coaching sessions A community of people who genuinely understand Community Spotlight section: more success stories from members who didn't want to be on YouTube 💬 1-on-1 Coaching → https://outringtinnitus.com 📊 Take the Habituation Quiz → https://habituate.online Find out exactly where you are in your habituation journey More Success Stories: Want more stories like Alice's? Check out the Success Stories playlist on this channel for more conversations with people who've walked this path. Inside My Tinnitus Club, the Community Spotlight section has additional stories from members who preferred not to share on YouTube. About Me: I'm Frieder—tinnitus coach, born deaf in my left ear, hearing aid user, and severe high-pitch tinnitus experiencer for 17 years. I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people habituate to tinnitus and reclaim their lives. I've coached 700+ people through habituation.
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    55 mins
  • Episode 152 - Tinnitus and SSRI - What the new OSHU Study reveals

    Episode 152 - Tinnitus and SSRI - What the new OSHU Study reveals
    Apr 24 2026
    Hey Tinnitus Friends & Family, A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found a direct brain circuit linking serotonin to tinnitus symptoms. If you're taking antidepressants and have tinnitus, you've probably seen the headlines—and maybe felt some panic. Here's the truth: this is good science, not a reason to stop your medication. In this video, I break down what the research actually found, why mouse studies can't tell the whole story, and what this means if you're currently taking SSRIs. I also share my personal experience—I take SSRIs myself, and they haven't worsened my tinnitus. **Key Takeaways:** ✅ The study found a serotonin → auditory circuit that can create tinnitus-like behavior in mice ✅ This validates what some people report, but doesn't mean SSRIs "cause" tinnitus ✅ SSRIs can be life-changing for depression and anxiety—the benefits often far outweigh risks ✅ Never stop medication without talking to your doctor ✅ Habituation works regardless of whether you're on medication **Timestamps:** 0:00 Introduction: Who I Am (and Who I'm Not) 1:15 Why This Research Matters 2:20 What Are SSRIs? 3:40 The Study Explained: Serotonin → Auditory Circuit 5:10 How the Research Was Done (Optogenetics) 6:30 What Dr. Trussell Said About Future Treatments 7:45 My Take: What This Means for YOU 9:20 My Personal Experience with SSRIs 10:15 Bottom Line: Talk to Your Doctor 11:00 You Don't Have to Do This Alone **Resources Mentioned:** 📊 **Take the Habituation Quiz:** https://habituate.online 🏘️ **Join My Tinnitus Club** (12-week ACT-based program): → Weekly group coaching sessions → Supportive community who actually understands → Practical tools for reducing tinnitus's emotional impact → https://mytinnitus.club 💬 **1-on-1 Coaching:** https://outringtinnitus.com **Study Reference:** "A discrete serotonergic circuit involved in the generation of tinnitus behavior" - PNAS, April 2024 Oregon Health & Science University + Anhui University **Important Disclaimers:** I'm a tinnitus coach, not a medical professional. This video is educational content, not medical advice. Never adjust or stop medication without consulting your prescribing physician. If you're experiencing depression, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm, please seek professional help immediately. --- **About Me:** I'm Frieder—tinnitus coach, born deaf in my left ear, hearing aid user, and severe high-pitch tinnitus experiencer. I use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people habituate to tinnitus and reclaim their lives. I've coached 700+ people through habituation, and yes, I take SSRIs myself. 🔔 **Subscribe** for weekly tinnitus science breakdowns, success stories, and habituation strategies. Next week: Another client success story! --- #tinnitus #SSRIs #tinnitusrelief #antidepressants #tinnitusresearch #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #habituation #ACT #tinnitussupport #OHSU #serotonin #brainscience #tinnitusawareness Questions? Drop them in the comments—I'll do my best to help.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 151 - Tinnitus Habituation: The Question that Everyone asks at the Start

    Episode 151 - Tinnitus Habituation: The Question that Everyone asks at the Start
    Apr 10 2026
    Hey Tinnitus Friends and Family, Almost everyone who starts working with me asks the same question in week one. "Will this ever get better?" Sometimes it's more specific: "Will I ever sleep properly again?" "Will I ever stop thinking about it?" "Is this my life now?" Underneath all of them is the same fear: "I might be stuck here forever." In this episode we talk about: Googling at 2am trying to find a cure Avoiding quiet places and certain activities Bracing yourself for it to get worse Can't imagine a day where tinnitus isn't the main thing The question makes complete sense. When you're in week one, you have no evidence that things can change. You're in survival mode. Every day feels impossible. You've probably already tried a lot of things—and you're still here. So the question isn't just "Will it get better?" It's: "I've already tried so much and I'm still suffering. So will it?" What happens across 12 weeks: Important: It's not a linear improvement. There are hard weeks. There are spikes. There are moments of doubt. But the quality of the experience starts to shift: Weeks 2-5: Catastrophic thoughts start to loosen "This will never get better" becomes "This is really hard right now, but maybe it can shift" Sleep improves (not because the tinnitus got quieter, but because your nervous system starts to feel safer) Gaps appear - hours where tinnitus wasn't the main thing Weeks 8-10: People start making plans again Seeing friends, traveling, going to restaurants The tinnitus is still there—but it's moved from foreground to background Week 12: Something has genuinely settled Not silence. Not gone. But different. What people actually say in week 12: Almost nobody asks "Will it ever get better?" anymore. Because they have their answer. What they say instead: "I went to the concert (with ear protection) and I just... enjoyed it." "I'm working regularly again." "I'm doing sports again." "I'm getting back into life." These are not descriptions of the sound changing. These are descriptions of a life returning. The tinnitus volume is pretty much the same. But the brain downgraded the threat level. The volume knob turned down—not because the sound got quieter, but because life got bigger. What makes the difference: It's not time alone. Plenty of people have had tinnitus for years or decades without this change. It's specific: 1. Nervous system work Teaching your brain that tinnitus is safe—through lived experience, not just understanding. 2. ACT principles Acceptance (very different from what you think) Cognitive defusion (observing thoughts without being controlled by them) Values-based living (not forcing yourself to be okay, but learning you can do it) 3. Community support Being around other people who understand. Not family saying "Yeah, you have tinnitus, so what? Get on with it." But people saying: "This is difficult. I get it. But look—this person did this. You can do it too." The combination of: Understanding the mechanism Having somewhere to do the work Not being alone in it That's what creates this shift. That's why week 12 sounds different from week 1. Ready to understand where you are in your habituation journey? Take the free habituation quiz: www.habituate.online It takes 2 minutes and will help you: Identify your current stage Understand what's keeping you stuck Get personalized next steps After the quiz, you'll get our free 4-day email course on ACT-based tinnitus habituation. Want to join the 12-week program? Go to: www.mytinnitus.club — Frieder
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    11 mins
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