Part 2: "Forward, Not Finished" with Doug Carty

About this episode

Brittany Wheeler interviews Doug Carty about his journey of recovery and resilience following a traumatic brain injury.

About Episode In this powerful and deeply human episode, I talk with Doug Carty, a dedicated professional at Franklin Pierce University whose life changed in an instant. After a sudden and devastating accident, Doug suffered a traumatic brain injury that set him on an uncertain and difficult path. What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a test of resilience, identity, and determination. From the early days of confusion and physical struggle to the long, demanding process of rehab...

People in this episode

Host: Brittany Wheeler

Guest: Doug Carty

Topics covered

• resilience
• traumatic brain injury
• rehabilitation
• identity
• determination

Keywords

• brain injury
• rehab
• resilience
• identity
• determination
• accident
• Franklin Pierce University

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franklin Pierce University

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