101. Facing the Challenges of Post Concussion Syndrome | Kelsey O'Connor - A Story of Resilience

The Post Concussion Podcast - Life After A Brain Injury

When faced with the invisible challenge of post concussion syndrome, how can an athlete navigate and overcome the physical and emotional turmoil of this injury?
Today, we're joined by Kelsey O'Connor, a former D1 student athlete who has bravely battled multiple brain injuries and post concussion syndrome. Kelsey shares her inspiring journey, including the difficult decision to medically retire from her sport and the adjustments she made in order to prioritize her health.
Kelsey opens up about the struggles she experienced, such as sensitivity to light and noise, irritability, vision problems, nausea, pain, cognitive confusion, and emotional instability. She also shares her experiences of navigating college life with a concussion and the importance of finding support from professors, friends, and family. Kelsey's resilience and determination ultimately led her to regain her speaking abilities and find new purpose in her life.
For show notes, transcript, & more: https://postconcussioninc.com/podcast
Kelsey's Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpMSa8vg-6I

Get in touch with Kelsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-o-connor-623086248/
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Chapters

1. 101. Facing the Challenges of Post Concussion Syndrome | Kelsey O'Connor - A Story of Resilience (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Life With Post Concussion Syndrome (00:00:03)

3. Retiring From Sports and Prioritizing Health (00:07:44)

4. Navigating College With a Concussion (00:14:22)

5. Navigating Concussion Recovery and Finding Support (00:27:14)