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Send us a textOvercoming Trauma: Tom Ryan Elliott Talks Aphasia, Epilepsy, and Workplace ChallengesIn this episode, we talk to Tom Ryan Elliott, who suffered a severe brain injury in 2014 leading to aphasia and epilepsy. He recounts his experience of how a work event in Las Vegas dramatically changed his life, leaving him in a coma and resulting in long-term disabilities. The discussion focuses on Tom's struggles and perseverance in the workplace, the lack of awareness about aphasia and epilepsy, and his journey towards building a new career in media and photography. Tom shares insights into the difficulties faced by people with disabilities in professional settings and his own future ambitions to raise awareness and secure more inclusive environments.00:00 Introduction to Tom Ryan Elliott02:25 Tom's Life-Changing Accident05:42 Living with Aphasia and Epilepsy08:22 Challenges in the Workplace16:28 Pursuing a New Career in Media26:49 Raising Awareness About Aphasia01:55 Introduction to Tom Ryan Elliott02:25 The Life-Changing Accident04:38 Living with Aphasia and Epilepsy08:22 Challenges in the Workplace11:12 Pursuing a New Career in Media16:18 Raising Awareness About Aphasia25:31 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsHalf SeriousTrauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport 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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