32: How a brain injury made me become an Occupational therapist

from Distracted · host Angela Lockwood

In her most personal episode yet, A Kid's Life Podcast host Angela Lockwood shares her story from an aspiring Australian hockey player to a 17-year-old with a brain injury questioning the direction of her life and the shattering of her dreams. Angela shares how interaction with an Occupational therapist whilst in the hospital recovering from her injuries would change the direction of her life and give her the focus for her life's work ... so far. This is an episode not to be missed for anyone with children who need a dose of inspiration to look forward.

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