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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Lived Experiences of ‘Probable CTE’ and conneCTErs Board Member; Sarah Willey
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Today, we’re honoured to welcome Sarah Willey—a dedicated volunteer and board member with conneCTErs, an organization raising awareness and offering support around Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Sarah brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, but she joins us today in an even more personal role: as a wife and mother.
In this episode, Sarah shares what conneCTErs is all about and opens up about her family's journey with what is believed to be CTE. It’s a powerful and heartfelt conversation about the real-life impact and we’re grateful for her courage in sharing her story.
- What is CTE & Probable CTE? (01:35)
- ConnCTErs Organisation (04:35)
- Diagnosis of Probable CTE (07:50)
- Differences in Personality (15:30)
- How to Communicate and Family Dynamics (20:40)
- Conversation with Children (26:30)
- Step by Step Process (31:13)
- Help and The Organisation and Resources. (32:26)
Facebook: ConneCTErs Australia
IG: @connecteraustralia
Sarah Willey Linked in: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willey-b13a69b2
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