86. Journey of Self-Advocacy and Returning to School after Brain Injury (with Calista Susa)
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A brain injury can turn your entire life upside down in one day- and it’s so important to advocate for yourself in this “new normal.”
Calista Susa had a brain bleed at age 16, which led to hospital stays, brain surgeries, rehab, and facing a world of new challenges. On this episode, Cristabelle interviews Calista to share her journey of resilience: being a patient her entire life due to being born with achondroplasia, her journey through brain injury, returning to school with new accommodations, and now working in healthcare to help others! We also discuss how brain injury symptoms impact mental health, and how asking for help is actually a sign of strength.
Meet Our Guest
"I was born with achondroplasia a type of dwarfism/little person. Then at the age of 16, I had a left intraparenchymal and intraventricular hemorrhage (bleeding on the brain on the left side of my brain)."
Check out her story on the Children's Hospital of MN website: https://www.childrensmn.org/2024/02/26/shining-unexpected-calistas-story/
Connect: @calista.susa
This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.
