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From Ballet to Brain Advocacy: Alexandra de Roos’s Inspiring Journey
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In this episode of "Broken Brains," host Bruce Parkman welcomes Alexandra de Roos, a former pre-professional ballerina turned brain injury advocate. Alexandra shares her journey from the prestigious School of American Ballet to her unexpected pivot towards advocacy after a severe concussion ended her dance career. Now a student at the University of South Florida, Alexandra is on a mission to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries and mental health. She discusses the importance of brain health, the challenges of recovery, and her work with nonprofit organizations like…
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