Quieting the Ring
How to find real tinnitus relief, from an audiologist who has it too.
Dr. Joy has lived with tinnitus since a concert in 2011. In this free 10-page guide, she shares what actually helps, what doesn't, and when it's time to get your hearing checked.
- What tinnitus really is, and why it can't hurt you
- Seven things you can do tonight, including her own bedtime routine
- The treatments with real evidence, and what to skip
- A printable self-check and two-week trigger log


What is inside
Plain-language answers, written by an audiologist who hears it too.
What tinnitus really is
A symptom, not a disease, and a sound the brain can learn to tune out. Plus the common causes, from noise to earwax.
Myths that keep people stuck
Supplements, silence, "just live with it." What is true, and what is not.
Seven things you can do tonight
Simple steps for sound, sleep, stress and protecting your ears.
Treatments with real evidence
Counseling, CBT, hearing aids, sound therapy and retraining, and what to skip.
When to see an audiologist
The warning signs that need care right away, and what a visit at Hooter Hearing looks like.
Your tinnitus self-check
A printable worksheet and two-week trigger log to bring to your visit.
About the author
Dr. Joy Hooter is a licensed Doctor of Audiology at Hooter Hearing in Waco, Texas. Having experienced tinnitus herself, she brings a uniquely empathetic approach to hearing health and tinnitus care.
Struggling with ringing in your ears?
You do not have to navigate it alone. Schedule a one-on-one tinnitus evaluation with Dr. Joy at Hooter Hearing for relief strategies tailored to your ears.
Schedule an Evaluation(254) 362-2962