Lou Ferrigno's Life Changing Decision to Get a Cochlear Implant and What Advice He Has for Others

This week, host Shari Eberts is joined by fitness icon, Lou Ferrigno. While he is best known for his role in the TV series, The Incredible Hulk, Ferrigno has also for years been an inspiration to many in the hard of hearing community. In 2021, Lou underwent cochlear implant surgery and it completely changed his life.

In this interview, Lou talks about how his experience as a child with hearing loss and being bullied help shape his life and career. Having to work harder in the face of adversity ultimately led Lou to a successful career in bodybuilding and later as an actor.

Interview transcript available here: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/this...

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00:00 Introduction
01:24 Hearing loss as a child
04:57 Impact of hearing loss on career
08:43 Getting two hearing aids for first time
10:02 Incredible Hulk series
11:42 Getting a cochlear implant
17:39 Medicare advocacy
20:45 Future of acting career