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Having a Daughter With Down Syndrome Changed Everything I Believed About Success | Dr. Sean Adelman
What if one unexpected moment completely changed the way you defined success?
In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. Sean Adelman—orthopedic trauma surgeon, Air Force veteran, father, and author.
Sean’s life took an unexpected turn when his daughter, Devon, was born with Down syndrome during his surgical residency. What began as uncertainty became a profound shift in how he understood achievement, independence, dignity, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life.
Together, we explore:
• Redefining success
• Parenting a child with Down syndrome
• Human dignity
•…
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