Why I wouldn't change my disability: lessons in resilience from a Paralympian
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Show Notes
Are you navigating clinical pressures or day-to-day challenges in your dental practice? Paralympic table tennis player Jack Hunter-Spivey joins us for a powerful conversation about resilience and finding strength in adversity.
Jack has faced and overcome a number of challenges in his life and career. In this episode, Jack is open about his mental health journey, and he is here to share a story defined by resilience, determinationand authenticity.
We also discuss what it was like to secure a bronze medal for para-table tennis at the 2020 Paralympics – as well as taking home gold at 2022’s Commonwealth Games.
In this episode, we’ll explore what overcoming adversity truly means to Jack, the biggest lessons he’s taken from his sporting career, and his surprising journey into comedy – including how humour can be a powerful tool for education.
Topics include:
- What does overcoming adversity mean to you?
- Mental health struggles and bouncing back
- His belief that there is an ‘awkwardness around disability’
- Biggest lessons from para-table tennis career
- Advice for dental professionals experiencing setbacks
- What would you say is your greatest achievement?
- Journey into comedy.
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