Play: Missing Pieces

About this episode

Becca Taylor shares her journey of recovery through an unexpected form of play after a serious accident.

After an accident left Becca with a skull fracture and concussion, she turned to an unlikely form of play to pick up the pieces. Interview with: Becca Taylor Producers: Arun Chhetri, Nardos Demilew, Gracielly Abreu, and Carolyn Stein Narration: Nardos Demilew

People in this episode

Host: Nardos Demilew

Guest: Becca Taylor

Topics covered

• play
• recovery
• concussion
• personal story
• mental health

Keywords

• skull fracture
• concussion
• recovery
• play
• mental health

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