9. From Profound Dyslexia to Huntington's Hero | Alex Fisher, Huntington's Disease Specialist OT

I was honoured to welcome Alex Fisher, an extraordinary Occupational Therapist and fierce advocate for those living with Huntington’s Disease, to the podcast this week. In this powerful episode, Alex shares deeply moving stories from her volunteer work in Venezuela - where she’s bringing education, dignity, and hope to families impacted by Huntington’s Disease.One story left us speechless: a man, abandoned and alone… but thanks to Alex, he didn’t die that way.💙 Her dedication is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s a privilege to help share her mission.At Seating Matters, one of our phrases that we live by is that we are here to "Give Caregivers the Means to Care." I feel like Alex, her caregiver programme and her whole mission in Venezuela is the perfect embodiment of giving caregivers the means to care and I'm in awe of her work.***Quote from Alex: "I saw that someone who had listened to one of Martina's previous podcasts had said it was like (& I'm paraphrasing) feeling refreshed after having a cuppa with a good friend. I'm seconding that! When I recorded this episode, the warmth & curiosity into the Power of Occupational Therapy from Martina and those at her company is what shines through. If you're not an #Occupationaltherapist, take 30 minutes to listen to the breadth of what OT can bring to your community."🎥Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oq3jnJF4rg8*** I’d love to hear what you think of my chat with Alex, your feedback helps shape future episodes. And, just like Alex, if you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect. Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.If you like what you've heard i'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and on social media. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠Martina ⁠