Life, Aphasia, and Leadership - Pete Coady, Say Aphasia Darlington

01/11/2024 21 min Temporada 2 Episodio 2
Life, Aphasia, and Leadership - Pete Coady, Say Aphasia Darlington

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Send us a textOvercoming Aphasia: Pete Cody's Journey and Community ImpactIn this episode, we talk to Pete Cody, a former Mondelez Cadbury salesman who became a peer leader for Say Aphasia after a serious car accident left him with aphasia. Pete discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from a high-paced sales job to living with a communication disorder, and how he found purpose by running aphasia support groups in Darlington and Bishop Auckland. He shares stories of personal struggles, the importance of community support, and the growth and impact of the aphasia groups he leads. The conversation highlights both the isolation that can come with aphasia and the hope and connection found through dedicated support networks.00:00 Introduction to Pete Cody and His Journey02:15 Life Before and After the Accident04:15 Transition to Running Aphasia Groups05:49 Challenges and Support in Managing Aphasia07:44 Community Engagement and Growth14:49 Future Plans and Aspirations18:24 Concluding Thoughts and Reflectionshttps://www.sayaphasia.orgSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comhttp://x.com/buffaloloungeukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ https://www.instagram.com/buffaloloungeThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org

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