Turning Obstacles into Opportunities with Darren Harris

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In this episode of The Health Change Makers, Jenny sits down with Darren Harris, a Paralympian and motivational speaker. The conversation delves into Darren's experiences as an athlete, his journey of resilience and the importance he places on living a healthy life. Darren discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced as a visually impaired athlete and how these experiences shaped his perspective on life. He also shares valuable insights about communication, vulnerability and the power of storytelling.

(0:43) Introduction
(8:45) Teenage Challenges and Building Resilience
(14:22) The Power of Sport
(18:53) Family Inspirations
(20:52) Lessons in Leadership
(27:20) Looking to the Future

About the guest:
Darren is a double Paralympian and England's most-capped blind footballer, as well as a coach, mentor, facilitator and bestselling author. Darren was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a cancer of both eyes, aged 15 months. One eye was removed; the other was treated with radiotherapy, which saw his sight deteriorating gradually over the next 20 years.

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