Voices that Validate

These highlights are short reflections from people who understand how loud environments affect our health, comfort, and sense of belonging. Whether through clinical experience, community work, or personal insight, these contributors help validate what many feel but struggle to explain: that sound matters. Their voices support our call for quieter, more inclusive spaces—and remind us that empathy and awareness can lead to meaningful change.

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"I’m deeply grateful to Dr. Ricardo Herrera at Norton Neuroscience Institute Headache Center for helping me reclaim my life from chronic, sound-triggered migraines. His compassionate care, attentive listening, and personalized treatment have made an extraordinary difference—not just in my daily well-being, but in my ability to advocate through Turn it Down, Town. As a neurologist and headache specialist, Dr. Herrera treats sound sensitivity with empathy and precision, empowering me to navigate noisy environments with confidence and renewed purpose."

Michelle Budde