{"podcast":{"title":"Innovate and Elevate","slug":"innovate-and-elevate-6703724","podcast_index_feed_id":6703724,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/innovate-and-elevate/","website_url":"https://www.innovateandelevatepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d938c490-9603-45d4-976a-1d4a22816fd1/Innovate-and-Elevate-Podcast-Cover-Season-3.jpg","author":"Sharon Kedar, MBA, CFA","episode_count":26,"summary":"Join Sharon Kedar, Co-Founder of Northpond Ventures, as she has candid, in-depth conversations with top doctors, scientists, and trailblazing innovators. Innovate and Elevate is the podcast where the pioneering ideas and leading-edge discoveries that redefine human health are explored. Behind every revolutionary method and device is a human, or humans, daring to make the impossible possible. Sharon, an investor at the forefront of science-driven venture capital, talks with these change agents about how they are rewriting the rules in their fields - from human health and longevity to breakthrough diagnostics and therapeutics. Featured by Harvard’s Wyss Institute, this podcast delivers the sophisticated, knowledgeable, and essential insights you need to understand how innovation impacts our lives. Because Humanity Deserves Better. Sharon Kedar is Co-Founder, Partner of Northpond Ventures. She is also a human health advocate and has been invited to and spoken at notable institutions and events nationwide, including The New York Stock Exchange, The White House, ARPA-H, and Harvard University. “This new podcast is just what I needed- a platform to learn about health and innovation. I j…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:20:02.647175+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/innovate-and-elevate-6703724"},"episode":{"title":"Sound, Brain and the Science of Hearing | Neuroscientist Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham","slug":"sound-brain-and-the-science-of-hearing-neuroscientist-dr-barbara-shinn-cunningham","published_at":"2026-05-14T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/innovate-and-elevate-6703724/sound-brain-and-the-science-of-hearing-neuroscientist-dr-barbara-shinn-cunningham","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/innovate-and-elevate-6703724","url":"https://www.innovateandelevatepodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0329c964-ac66-4955-abba-04c626b5ac43.mp3","summary":"What if some forms of hearing loss do not appear on current hearing tests at all? In this episode of Innovate & Elevate, Sharon Kedar sits down with neuroscientist, engineer, musician, and Carnegie Mellon Dean Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham to explore how the brain processes sound and why hearing is far more complex than simply detecting noise. Together, they discuss hidden hearing loss, the “cocktail party effect,” ADHD and sound filtering, cognitive fatigue, aging, sensory processing, and the emerging science behind sound, music, and the brain. This Episode Is For You If: - You’re interested in ADHD, sensory processing, and cognitive load - You want to understand how the brain filters sound - You’re curious about the future of hearing diagnostics and neuroscience Connect with Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-shinn-cunningham-9705208/ Connect with Sharon: Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkedar/ Learn more about Innovate and Elevate: https:// innovateandelevatepodcast.com Subscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWi1O9RBaPMYuCkKszPYVA Join the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inbox: https://innovateandelevatepodcast.com/email The content shared in this episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or investment advice. Please seek guidance from your own qualified professionals before making decisions. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to hearing and brain processing (03:12) Why identical twins can experience sound differently (06:25) Loud concerts, noise exposure, and hidden hearing loss (11:08) Why hearing tests may miss subtle hearing damage (16:10) Hypersensitivity, sound amplification, and a…","meta_description":"What if some forms of hearing loss do not appear on current hearing tests at all? 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