What happens when you fight for years to be taken seriously, only to find that the very people meant to help you don't understand what you're going through?

Too often, people with concussions are dismissed, ignored, or told to "just live with it." They try everything, but without the right care, it feels like they're stumbling in the dark—losing energy, losing hope, and sometimes even losing parts of themselves.

In this episode, you'll meet Angelique Esseling from the Netherlands, a woman whose story proves just how much persistence, resilience, and the right support can change everything. From years of medical dismissal to finally finding real answers—and even traveling across the world for an intensive—Angelique's journey is nothing short of inspiring.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The critical mistakes many people unknowingly make in the early stages of concussion recovery

• Why self-advocacy (even when you're exhausted) can be the turning point in your healing journey

• What an intensive program really looks like—and how it can create breakthrough results when nothing else seems to work

• How Angelique turned her challenges into a platform for advocacy, storytelling, and public speaking that's changing lives

If you've ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck on your healing path, Angelique's story will remind you that there is another way forward—and that your limits don't define you, they can actually guide you toward new possibilities.

Connect with Angelique:

Website: https://breingelique.nl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mijn_nah_route/

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