Hey, Scott!
If you would have either Skype or ICQ we could try. My ICQ is 595506541 and Skype MsEugene1000. Feel free to add.
Though I don't spend too much time on there because of my temporary business at my job, but I am on daily and would be happy to help you if we're so lucky to jump on at the same moment .
As to general advices I can say - try to listen to something simple where the speech is rather slow. It helps way better.