After experiencing sudden hearing loss following the birth of her first child, Tiffany Storrs faced a new reality: navigating motherhood, family life, and an acting career while becoming bilaterally deaf.
In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, actor, author, and speaker Tiffany Storrs joins Mike Bolland for an honest conversation about deafness, cochlear implants, self-advocacy, and adapting to unexpected change.
Tiffany shares why she explored cochlear implants while learning American Sign Language with her family, what people misunderstand about hearing technology, and why successful adaptation doesn’t erase the need for accessibility.
She also recounts a life-threatening heart arrhythmia discovered during surgery that led to a pacemaker—and a new perspective on accepting support, surrendering control, and living in the present.
We discuss:
• How hearing loss affected Tiffany and her family
• Learning to hear through cochlear implants
• The challenges of living with a hidden disability
• Advocating for accommodations as a deaf actress
• Accessibility and disability representation in entertainment
• The experiences behind her book, Adaptability
Tiffany’s story offers a personal look at finding new ways forward while acknowledging the challenges that remain.
Learn more about Tiffany: https://www.tiffanystorrs.com
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